Clean and Simple Happy Birthday

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In our family we celebrate a lot of birthday's during the holiday season. (My oldest was unexpectedly born on Christmas Eve!) Through the years we have remained steadfast in celebrating each birthday and then ringing in whatever holiday we may be celebrating – Thanksgiving, Christmas, even New Year's. Yes my husband was born on New Year's day.

So when I make a birthday card during the holiday season I make sure I don't use holiday colors. Here is an example of a recent birthday card made for a dear friend whose birthday sometimes lands on Thanksgiving.  

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Isn't that clean and fresh looking. This stamp set is called Too Kind and is a two-step stamp process.  This is where your Stamp-a-ma-jig comes in as an essential tool. There is a great video at Stampin' Up! to illustrate how to use the Stamp-a-ma-jig. Check it out here  www.stampinup.com/showmehow This inexpensive tool can take your creations to a whole new level. Note: I usually purchase two-step stamp sets in wood as I can easily make stamping templates with some clear acrylic sheets and my Stazon ink and simply keep them in the box with the stamps. Super easy to use then when I need a quick card.

I hope you learned something and enjoyed the card today. Do you have holiday birthdays in your family? How do you make them unique and special? I would love to hear from you.

Cheers,

Michelle

Season of Joy for PPA Color Challenge #182

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It is Thursday and time for another Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge! I think I enjoy the color challenges more than the sketch challenges - I loved working with this week's color combination.

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Here is my card:

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Where did my Mojo come from?

I loved these colors together so I wanted a clean design to allow the colors themselves to be showcased. The snowflakes from the Endless Wishes Photopolymer Stamp set* are the centerpiece.  The sentiment was put together from the same stamp set. Stampin' Up! Basic Rhinestones add the finishing touch.

*I am sorry to report the Endless Wishes stamp set sold out and is no longer available. Stampin' Up! has been experimenting with the new Photopolymer stamp sets and has been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm for these sets. Check out other Photopolymer stamp sets here.

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I hope you enjoyed my take on the Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge. Remember to check out the weekly deal this week on Stampin'Mojo's online store.

Cheers!

Michelle

Masculine Birthday Greetings

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Today is a quick post featuring a card and gift box created for a colleague.  He is the kind of guy who likes to take things apart and put them back together.

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Where did my Mojo come from?

Inspired from a card I found on Pinterest by Maree Streeter, then I made modifications to make it my own.  The small kraft box from Stampin' Up! was covered with Real Red DSP from the Brights DSP Stack and then topped with the a bow made with my new Gift Bow Bigz Die  I filled the box with Seven Layer Bar treats.

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Today I was struck by a Random Act of Kindness.  I went through the Starbucks Drive through and when I pulled up to pay and pick up my drink I was told the person in front of me just paid for my Latte. I was overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude. So as you hustle through our holiday preparations think about how you can share a Random Act of Kindness.  You can bet I will.

Cheers!

Michelle

 

Thanks so much – Cyber Monday Sale

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It is Cyber Monday and the final day of Stampin' Up's Holiday Sale Event. They have added six fantastic items to the sale and they are all 30% off.

 Description  Retail Price  Sale Price

 Envelope Liners Framelits Dies (item 132172)

 $26.95

 $18.87

 Expressions Thinlits Dies (item 132171)

 $24.95

 $17.47

 Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent (item 132159)

 $14.95

 $10.47

 Snowflake Season Simply Sent  (item 132176)

 $14.95

 $10.47

 Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (item 129324)

$4.95

$3.47

 Extra-Large Gift Box (item 132147)

 $3.95

 $2.77

Today I created a quick thank you card using one of the Bundles on sale – Morning Post Clear Mount bundle with the Deco Label Collection Framelits.  This is one of my go to framelits.

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Where did my Mojo come from?

I wanted to feature one of the sale bundles and use Washi Tape and this is the result.  I used one Washi Tape from three different Washi sets.  And of course the Gorgeous Grunge stamp set added texture and whimsy to my card. And the sentiment is from the Another Thank you Photopolymer Stamp set another one of my favorite stamp sets!!!

I hope I inspired you to take one last look at the items on sale today.  

Cheers!

Michelle