Making Memories with Michelle

Thank you & Pop of Petals

4/5/2019

It's Friday! I can't tell you how glad I am, too! I don't know about you, but has this week seemed longer than normal? I'm sure there was an extra day thrown in there somewhere!

This week's Crafty Saturday will feature Easter treats and decor for your holiday table.

What are you doing this weekend? Tonight, I'm meeting some friends for dinner. Then, we're coming back to my place to drink wine and craft. Seriously? Does it get any better than that?

Tomorrow, I'll start my day off with YOU! It's Crafty Saturday on my Facebook Page at 9 am. We're going to be making Easter decor for holiday. So grab your paper, your scoring tool, and some adhesive and come craft along with me! Saturday also includes a little self-care and 'me' time with a manicure & pedicure and a little retail shopping therapy. I have to get ready for OnStage, right?

Then Sunday, I'm putting some finishing touches on my OnStage projects and presentation. I have so much in my head; I just need to get it down on paper. (No pun intended, really).

Have you registered for April Classes yet?

I know we're all a little anxious to see what's coming up in the new annual catalog, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of amazing products in this catalog, too. In fact, I'm showcasing some of those in my two April classes. And if you're not local, all my classes are available in To Go Kits, too. You'll get all the paper and embellishments you need to create the projects at home, along with a full color PDF tutorial.

First up is my Easter Sampler Class, which is next Sunday, April 14th. Come craft and meet new friends. A little stamping, a little coloring, a little snacking, and a whole lot of laughing. You'll take home a beautiful finished piece, perfect for framing. The hardest part will be deicing if you're keeping it or giving it away! The class is free with a minimum $20 purchase (or $20 for supplies). Please email me to register no later than April 9th so I can be sure to have your packets prepared for you before I leave for OnStage!

Free with minimum purchase. Register by April 9.

Next up, is my April Card Club, featuring the Pop of Petals bundle. I've had this all year and was waiting for spring to share it with you. My Card Club is unique; it's s a monthly subscription that you can cancel at ANYTIME. After 6 months, you may choose $25.00 of any product for FREE, including hostess sets! Created with you in mind, it's simple, inexpensive, and easy! Just sign up to start getting yours today! And, it's only $27.00 a month (plus $8.00 shipping) Email me to register by April 15th.

The April's Club will include

8 cards, 2 each of 4 designs
1 full pack of Sahara Sand Cardstock
A full Snail Refill
Linen Thread
A full pack of Basic Pearls
AND a full Snail Refill!

Special Bonus Offer:
All new Card Club Members in April will receive FREE pack of Summertime Doilies!

Email me to register by 4/15.

Today's Tutorial

Base: Whisper White, 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Layer 1: Highland Heather, 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
Layer 2: Whisper White, 5" x 3 3/4"
Layer 3: Whisper White Layering Oval Framelit

Stamp onto Layer 2:
1. Leaves in Soft Seafoam
2. Flowers in Petal Pink and Highland Heather
3. Sea grass in Sahara Sand
4. Tiny flower sprays in Highland Heather, stamped off first.
Adhere layers 1-2 to Base.
Stamp sentiment onto Layer 3 in Highland Heather and gently sponge the edges.
Add a strip of 5/8" inch Burlap Ribbon to Base with Glue dots. Adhere Layer 3 with dimensionals.
Color large Pearl Basic Jewels with Dark Petal Pink and Dark Highland Heather Blends. Add to flower centers.

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Sweet & Simple Easter Sampler

3/28/2019

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Surprise! I thought I'd change things up a bit in April. Instead of making cards, my Sweet & Simple Class will feature this lovely 12" x 12" Easter sampler. Filled with hope and messages to celebrate the Easter season, this will make a lovely addition to your Easter decor. It would also make a lovely gift for your Easter dinner hostess.

My Sweet & Simple class is perfect for both the beginner, casual, and avid crafters. This month, there are 2 options to choose from - In Person or "To Go". Both come with all materials pre-cut and a full color PDF instruction sheet & supply list.

Date: Sunday, April 14 (Register by 4/9/19)
Time: 2 pm – 4 pm
Where: My Studio in Chapel Hill (Directions provided with RSVP)

Cost:

In Person: Free with $20 purchase (or $20 for Supplies)
To Go: Free with $20 purchase (or $20 for Supplies)please add $8 priority shipping (*To Go kits will mail on or around 4/15). (*Note: to keep shipping costs down, this will not include a 12" x 12" sheet of Whisper White Cardstock. )

Class Includes:

All Materials
A special gift handmade by me
*Coffee, tea, & snacks

April Class Special: Spend $50 and choose a FREE Gift from my Basket!

Upcoming Events

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Masking with Home to Roost

1/31/2019

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www.MakingMemorieswithMichelle.com Masking with Home to Roost

Do you craft with Post-It Notes handy? If not, you're going to want to start. Post it's come in super handy when "Masking". What's masking? Notice how my rooster from the Home To Roost Stamp Set looks like he's in front of the wheat? If I just stamped the wheat, then the rooster, you'd have wheat showing through him and that would be weird! Instead, try the masking technique.

When masking, you begin in reverse. Here's how I did it:

Stamp the rooster in Night of Navy onto Whisper White Cardstock.
Stamp the rooster again on a post it note. Fussy cut the rooster out - you don't have to be super exact - and place the cut out rooster over your stamped cardstock image.
Stamp wheat in Crumb Cake directly on top of the Post It.
Remove Post It and Voila! You stamped your background without it showing through the rooster!

How to Get the Home To Roost Stamp Set

www.MakingMemorieswithMichelle.com Home to Roost Card Kit

Remember yesterday, I told you I'd share the best way to get the Home To Roost Stamp Set ? Well, Stampin' Up! has put together this great Home to Roost Card Kit.

When you purchase all the products used to make these projects, you'll immediately qualify to earn the
Home to Roost Cling Stamp Set.

Use Item #151039 to include the following items:
* Wood Textures 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper
* Nature's Poem Cardstock Pack
* Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
* Watercolor Pencils
* 3/16" Braided Linen Trim
* Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
* Stampin' Dimensionals

Then, be sure to add the Home to Roost Cling Stamp Set as your FREE Sale-a-Bration item!

Need help? Email me and I'll be happy to help you.

***I am just $61 short of my monthly goal. The first person to place an order of $50 or more TODAY will receive ALL of my Home to Roost Cards this week!

Today's Tutorial

www.MakingMemorieswithMichelle.com Home to Roost

Base: Night of Navy, 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Layer 1: Whisper White, 5 1/4" x 4", embossed with Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Layer 2: Crumb Cake Scalloped Oval Framelit
Layer 3: Night of Navy Scalloped Oval Framelit
Layer 4: Whisper White Stitched Shape Framelit
Layer 5: Whisper White, 5 1/4" x 4" (inside layer)

Ink inside of Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder with Night of Navy. Insert Layer 1 and run it through the Big Shot. Wrap with Night of Navy Gingham Ribbon and adhere to Base.
Follow the Masking technique described above.
Adhere Layers 2-4 and add to Base with dimensionals.

For the inside layer, stamp rooster onto layer 5 (without reinking from above) and sentiment in Night of Navy

Upcoming Events

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www.MakingMemorieswithMichelle.com Sweet & Simple Happiness Blooms Class. Available in Person or To Go!

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Wow Wednesday: Lasting Lily

1/9/2019

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www.MakingMemorieswithMichelle.com Lasting Lily. Sale-a-Bration 2019.

Good Morning! Welcome to Wow Wednesday. Now, Wow Wednesday can mean a few things, like

Wow...it's only Wednesday!
Wow...we made it to Wednesday!
Wow...I have a cool new technique to show you
Or Wow! I made this card 5 times before I was satisfied with it

Today, we're going with the latter. Yes, I made this card 5 times. I was trying to mask and over lap the stems and it just wasn't working. So, before I share that with you, I'm going to really have to go back and practice it some more. So for now, you'll just have to be satisfied with this sympathy card made with the Lasting Lilly Stamp Set from Sale-a-Bration.

www.MakingMemorieswithMichelle.com Sale-a-Bration 2019 - January 3 - March 31.

Let's talk about Sale-a-Bration for a minute. There are two icons you should be aware of for Level 1 and Level 2 products. Level 1 products are free with a $50 purchase; Level 2 products are free with a $100 purchase. These levels are incremental, and it's up to you to decide how which products you'd like.

Currently, there are only 2 Level 2 products: The Lasting Lily Stamp Set and Tea Time Framelits, which coordinate perfectly with the Tea Together Stamp Set in the Occasions Catalog. You can see all the Sale-a-Bration products by clicking here.

Today's Tutorial

Base: Flirty Flamingo, 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Layer 1: Basic Gray, Basic Gray 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
Layer 2: Flirty Flamingo, 5" x 3 3/4"
Layer 3: Whisper White, 4 7/8" x 3 5/8"
Layer 4: 2 1/8" x 1 1/8"
Layer 5: Whisper White, 2" x 1"

With a sponge brayer, lay down a light layer of Pool Party on 1/2 of Layer 3.
On Layer 3, stamp in this order:
1. Large flower in Flirty Flamingo
2. Small flower in Flirty Flamingo
3. Large stem in Granny Apple Green
4. Small stem in Granny Apple Green
5. Additional leaves in Granny Apple Green.
Adhere Layers 1-3 to Base.
Stamp sentiment in Basic Gray onto Layer 5. Adhere to Layer 4 and add to base with dimensionals.
Finish with 3 rhinestones.

Upcoming Events

Today is the LAST day to register for Sunday's Sweet & Simple Class, featuring the pretty new Gingham Gala paper. And TOMORROW is the last day to register for the 2019 Occasions Paper Share.

Make 10 cards, 2 each of 5 designs. Deadline to reserve your in person or class to go is 1/9

www.MakingMemorieswithMichelle.com 1/4 pack of all Occasions Designer Series Paper PLUS coordinating card bases. Deadline to reserve your share and pay is 1/10/19

1/4 pack of all Occasions Designer Series Paper PLUS coordinating card bases. Deadline to reserve your share and pay is 1/10/19

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2018 Year in Review

12/31/2018

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It has been a whirlwind few weeks here at Making Memories. And as the holidays come to an end, the Lad has fallen to the evil clutches of whatever sickness has plagued my parents, brother-in-law, and nephew over Christmas. I'm off to the store to pick up kleenex, apple juice, ginger ale, applesauce, and a chicken. It seems that our New Year will be spent quietly at home, getting plenty of fluids and rest.

So...today, I will leave you with my favorite 12 cards from 2018. Which one do you like best? Name your favorite in the comment section below.