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“Olaf” is IN THE HOUSE!

Ok…I guess I should wish you a Happy Thanksgiving…BUT….this isn’t my Thanksgiving post!
I got in bed earlier (around 10:00 p.m.) and I just couldn’t sleep.  I read for awhile and just chilled until Mike came up to bed around 11 p.m.  I enjoyed having the day off.  I got lots of things accomplished.  When Mike came home early this afternoon, we did what we had promised we would….we took Linz and Zach to see Disney’s new release, “FROZEN”.  They were SO excited and we all loved the movie.  The music was wonderful….the animation…gorgeous….and the humor was just perfect.
So…now back to why I couldn’t sleep….
Many times I’ll get a new design idea when it’s really NOT a convenient time to create….like in the shower.  LOL  Tonight when we were on the way home I got this idea in my head and I just couldn’t wait.
Geez….now that I’ve built it up so much you probably won’t even like it and you’ll be afraid to burst my bubble.  LOL  Oh well….here you go….  Meet “Olaf” from Disney’s “Frozen”…
I’m sorry but I think he is just TOO stinkin’ CA-UTE!  He is SO jolly and full off happiness.  How can you NOT smile when you are around him?  
I’ve had a tough time getting back in the punch art “groove” lately and I gotta say it feels SO good to have taken this character from start to finish tonight.  I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to sleep now.  🙂
I promise to sit down and do a tutorial.  I can tell you generally what I used.  His head is from the Bigz Bow die for the Big Shot and the other pieces are mostly just various circles and ovals from punches.  I’ll be more specific soon.  Promise!
 
Okay…I have to be up early for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade 
in just a few short hours and I’ll watch it while I start cooking for the eight of us.
Wishing you and yours a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving,
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Angels All Around

Happy Sunday Friends,
What a busy and incredible weekend.  Yesterday I spent the day at the craft fair at my school.  It was just terrific.  We had 40 vendors/crafters this year and lots of shoppers.  Since I was in charge of organizing it, I’m thrilled that everyone seemed to have a great time.  WHEW! 
Today I had even more fun with my Inkerbelles Stampin’ Team.  I am SO blessed by each and every one of them.  I had invited them to join me today for the “Holiday Hoopla” here at my house.  It was a fun time for me to spoil them a little and for our team to kick off the holiday season.  I created five projects that are perfect for quick gifts including ornaments and treat holders.  I’m going to be sharing them with you here on the blog.
The first one that I’m sharing today is a sweet angel ornament made using the Bigz Bow Die for the Big Shot.
I have photos of two different ones.  One of them has the images stamped in the NEW Gold Metallic Ink and is then embossed with Clear Embossing Powder.  You can see the difference for yourself.
Aren’t they sweet?  I love them and especially how quick they are to create.  They would make a great gift tag to add to a special gift.  The top angel is made using Midnight Muse Cardstock and the bottom one is made with Cherry Cobbler Cardstock with the Gold Metallic Ink.  The banner is made from Very Vanilla Cardstock.  I punched a separate 1 1/4″ circle out of the Champagne Glimmer Paper for the halos.  The ribbon hanger and bow are made with Very Vanilla Seam Binding.  
These would be terrific to create with your family when they come to visit during the holidays.  I think they’d be perfect for Girl Scout troops and kids at school too.  Just think….you can get TWO angels from ONE piece of cardstock.  That’s an inexpensive yet impressive gift if you ask me.  🙂
All of the supplies can be found at my Online Store.  
You won’t have to stand in lines with grumpy shoppers or even get out of your pjs.
I’d love to see what you’re making this holiday season.  Please email me photos of your projects and I’ll be posting them in the coming weeks.
Here’s a peek at one of the fun treats I had for the Inkerbelles today…a HOT COCOA BAR!
Believe me….we needed something to warm us up today.  
It is COLD outside.  Brrrrrr!
Wishing you a magical Monday,
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Let’s get this party started!

Hey there stampers and friends!

I’m baaaaaack!!!  There’s been SO much going on and I can’t wait to fill you in on all of it.
First though….I have “time sensitive” news to share.

It’s TIME!  The Stampin’ Up! Holiday Sale starts TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT!  WOO HOOO!
I tell you what….my eyes were just bugging out of my head when I saw what was on that list of sale items.
First, make sure to get in there early to take advantage of the THREE DOORBUSTER SPECIALS.

  • Stampin’ Trimmer: regularly $29.95, one sale for just $20.97! YOU SAVE $10!
  • Many Marvellous Markers Set: regularly $109.95, for one day only, $76.97! YOU SAVE $33!
  • Simply Scored Diagonal Plate Attachment: regularly $11.95, tomorrow it will be $8.37 SAVE $4!
These doorbuster prices are ONLY GOOD from MIDNIGHT TONIGHT through MIDNIGHT TOMORROW make sure you don’t miss them! 
The rest of the sale will run from November 20th through December 2nd.  I’m telling you what….there are some serious deals on there.

Wanna see what else is on sale?  Stop by in the morning!  To order, just go to my Online Store by clicking on the shopping cart above.  You can also find it at www.stampinsuitsme.stampinup.net.  No lines…No waiting…and we’re OPEN 24/7.

**BONUS OFFER**  Place an order of $50 or more with me during the first two days of this sale and you will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Shopping Spree.  Wouldn’t you love to win and shop for FREE?
Okay….don’t wait!  Head over there now and get started.  You’ll be SO glad you did.

Have a magical day!

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Setting the record straight…

Hi everybody.
A few weeks ago I posted an account about my son Zach and a situation with one of his internship employers, the Red Lobster restaurant in Manassas, Va. I posted what I had been told had happened during his most recent visit there. Last weekend my husband Mike and I went to the restaurant and met with a manager at Red Lobster to discuss what happened. He had not been there that day but was very surprised to hear what had apparently transpired. In fact, Mike and I both had the immediate feeling that his shock and sadness was genuine and started to wonder whether this was some sort of horrible misunderstanding and questioned if we had been misinformed. Well, today we met with the manager of the restaurant, Jesse Green, as well as the Red Lobster employee who had been there at the time. It was immediately obvious to Mike and me that, contrary to what we had believed to be true just a few short weeks ago, Mr Green is in fact a huge supporter of programs like these. He has a tremendous heart that has guided him for many many years to support programs like these here and elsewhere in the country.

So many of you have been so supportive of my family and me, and the outpouring of emotion has been so humbling. That is why Mike and I want everyone to see this. The reputation of Red Lobster here in Manassas (and perhaps corporately) was wrongly tarnished in the account I posted earlier because I trusted the source and believed the information to be correct and we want to set the record straight. Much, much more importantly, the name and reputation of a fine man, Jesse Green, has been branded with what has turned out to be the opposite of the truth.  We were beyond sad to discover that we had been misinformed and we believe in making things right.
We had a wonderful meeting at the school this afternoon. While the restaurant may not have enough work for them to do everyday, for Mike and me it’s enough that they open their doors as much as they are able. If more businesses were like the Red Lobster here and more managers were like Mr. Green, the world would be a wonderful place for Zach for the rest of his life.  It is a difficult road we walk in that our son cannot tell us what happens to him each day.  We are forced to trust those that he is with when he’s not in our care to be honest, sensitive and advocates for him.  I honestly went with my “mama gut” after hearing the report from one of the staff who assists with the interns…called the internship director to confirm and was told that what I had heard was accurate.  Unfortunately, I was misinformed.
We pray constantly for his protection and for his happiness.
Please, please, if you forwarded my blog post to any of your friends, send them this to set the record straight. I know that good news doesn’t always travel as fast as bad news, but all I can say is if you saw the look in the eyes of the manager, saw what we saw and felt what we felt, you would want to tell as many of your friends as you could. Whatever my blog led you to think about RL in Manassas, every time you drive by it, say a prayer of thanks to God for being in the hearts of people like Jesse Green.
Blessings to you,
Michelle and Mike
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Turkey Time!

Hey there Stampers!

Happy Monday!  Whew!  When the weatherman says “frost warning” he’s not kidding.  Time to bundle up today.  I’m sure there was a little frost on the pumpkin last night.

Speaking of pumpkins….  I went to a creative retreat with a group of stampers a couple of weeks ago and there were tons of pumpkins and fall ideas there.  One of the ones that I fell in love with was created by a stamper named Kirsteen.  She is SO talented!  She created something with our new Bow Die for the Big Shot that is SO awesome and I just had to try it out.  Wait til you see this!!!  Are you ready??

Ok….Here you go……

Isn’t he just SO stinkin’ CUTE??  I just LOVE him.  I can’t decide how I will use him for this Thanksgiving.  It would be fun to have one at each place setting…or maybe make a fun centerpiece with him in the middle.  So many choices!!

Do you have the Bow Die?  I have to admit that I ordered it and hadn’t even opened it yet.  I’ve had so much fun with all of my new stamps and I just hadn’t gotten to it yet.  After seeing this little guy though I just had to get it open and use it.  Here’s what the die cuts in just one pass…

Isn’t that cool??  There are SO many things you can use this die for…..even to make a TURKEY!  Who knew!?  With Thanksgiving and Christmas quickly approaching, this will be one of those “must have” craft items.  To order yours just go to my Online Store by clicking  —–>  RIGHT HERE.
and get ready to have some serious crafting fun.

While you’re there be sure to stop by the Clearance Rack.  There are lots of new items on there and you’ll get some terrific deals.

Remember…you can still take advantage of the $25 to Join deal until midnight tonight!!  Better hurry!

Wishing you a wonderful Monday,

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It’s Time!

Everybody know what day it is? 
It’s the very last day to grab the best opportunity that Stampin’ Up! has ever offered.  Whether you’re looking to get your crafting supplies at a discount or maybe you’d like to start your very own small business and share what YOU love at the very same time.
Can you imagine doing just that for only $25?  Well, that’s just what you can do.
You have until midnight Mountain Time tonight to join my Inkerbelles Stampers.
Just click —–>  Join the Fun Now
You will have not only the discount but you’ll have a whole new group of friends and fellow Inkerbelles too.
You can take this opportunity out for a “test drive” and see how you like it.  There’s absolutely NO pressure to do anything.  You will have until April 30th, 2014 to see what you’d like to do with it.
Order for you…add orders from your friends and share your discount if you’d like.  I LOVE HOBBY Demonstrators.  <3 nbsp="" p="">

You will also be invited to and Exclusive Inkerbelles Event….the Holiday Hoopla.
Come and meet the other members of the Inkerbelles…create some fun make and takes…see tons of samples and get new ideas to create…and LOTS more.
When you join you will choose $26.95 in product and it all will ship for FREE.
Hurry!  Time is running out!
I can’t wait to welcome you to the Inkerbelles!
Have a magical day!
 

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New Classes Announced

Hey there, Peeps!  Do I have some exciting news for YOU!??

My calendar is filling up and there are some F-U-N stamp classes on there just waiting for YOU!
Here are the deets…

OCTOBER’S “SUITABLY SIMPLE” STAMP-A-STACK
Friday, October 25th – 7-9 p.m.
Come and create 10 QUICK AND EASY All Occasion Cards
You’ll make TWO each of FIVE designs.  Theses designs will
be “quick” cards that will be easy for you to duplicate at home.
Class Fee:  $20
All supplies are included
Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, 10/22/13 to ensure your card kits will be waiting for you at class.

“SWEATER WEATHER” WREATH CLASS
Sunday, October 27th – 1-3 p.m. 
Come and create an adorable fall wreath using the “Sweater Weather” Designer Series Paper.  Here’s what it looks like….

Class Fee is $25
All supplies are included
Please RSVP no later than Thursday, 10/24/13 to ensure your wreath making supplies will be prepped and ready for you at class.

NOVEMBER’S “JINGLE JANGLE” CHRISTMAS CARD CLASS
Saturday, November 2nd – 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Come and create 8 lovely Christmas and Holiday cards with matching envelopes….You’ll make two each of four different designs.
 Class Fee is $15
All supplies are included
Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, 10/30/13 to ensure your card kits and supplies will be prepped and ready for you at class.

So what are you waiting for?  Be sure to save YOUR spot.  Seats will be limited and you won’t want to miss any of these fun events.

I can’t wait to stamp with you!!

 

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Blast from the Past

Good Morning Stampers!

I just found a fun punch art tutorial video I created a couple of years ago and I’m creating a fun project with her today.  I thought I’d share “Miss Sassparilla” with you just in case you haven’t met her yet.  🙂

Just click here to Meet Miss Sassparilla

Wishing you a wonderfully, creative Saturday,

Michelle

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New Punch Art Critter!

Happy Friday Eve!
That’s what Linz says every Thursday here at our house.  🙂
Today I have a fun little addition to the
“Suitably Punched Critter Crew”.  
Her name is “Trixie” and she’s just the sweetest!  
Are you ready??
Here you go!
I absolutely LOVE her!  I think Trixie was the perfect critter to go along with the NEW “BITE ME” Photopolymer Stamp Set. 
Her one, little fang just cracks me up!
Here’s a look at all of the images in the “Bite Me” set…
Bite Me Photopolymer Stamp Set
“Bite Me” Photopolymer Set  Item #134622  $13.95
 
I love Halloween and all things “FALL” so I know this fun stamp set will see LOTS of “ink time” in my studio.  Have you tried out the photopolymer sets yet?  You have to get them in your hands!  You will love them.  They are the perfect stamps for first time stampers and seasoned stampers alike.   I used three of the stamps from this set on the card with Trixie.  Can you find them?
Trixie was created using the Extra Large Oval punch – #119859 (body), Chevron Punch – #132154 (legs), Owl Builder Punch – #118074 (Eyes and Bow).  The mouth was drawn on with the new Chalk Marker – #132133.  Of course every girl needs a little “bling” to finish off her look.  I added one of the Basic Rhinestones to her bow.  #119246
Have you created any fun, fall projects yet?  I’d love to see what you’re working on.  Send me your photos!
Wishing you a SPOOKTACULAR day!
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Falling for Fall…

Happy Fall!  I know I’ve said that before but boy, oh boy does it feel like fall out there tonight.  I had a terrific time this past weekend with an amazingly talented group of friends and stampers at the RemARKables HOT Retreat up in PA.  I love getting to see my SU! friends and spend an entire weekend sharing laughs and creative time with them.  A huge “Thank You” to Janet Wakeland for spoiling us all rotten.

While we were there I created some fun, new projects and I’ll be sharing them with you this week.  Today’s share is a fun, fall card.  Check this out…
Isn’t that so cool??  It’s definitely a quick and easy card and there are tons of possible “themes” you could do with it.  I just cut out a couple of pieces of Designer Series Paper and adhered them to a card base of Chocolate Chip card stock.  Once the pieces were adhered, I ran the whole thing through the 
Big Shot in the “Square Lattice” embossing folder to add a little texture.  Then I added some wooden buttons with a little Baker’s Twine tied through each one and adhered them with Glue Dots.  Isn’t that fun??
What a great card for all occasions….masculine and feminine.  I just love it.
You’ll be looking at your DSP in a whole new way when you go to pick out the pattern for YOUR Sweater Card.  🙂
Be sure to check out all of the latest specials that are online at my SU! webstore this week.  Here are just a few….
Wishing you a magical day,