NEW MERMAID STAMP NOW AVAILABLE!!

I just listed my new mermaid on my Etsy shop!! I am having a Name the Mermaid contest on my Paper Craft Planet group now thru Wednesday if you would like to join in the fun!!

All of the entries for our challenge this week are wonderful ladies!!:)

Stampin' Up! I {Heart} Hearts & My Birthday!

Well, I KNEW it was my birthday when my order from Stampin' Up! arrived BEFORE NOON! That never happens! I told the UPS man that he did that just for me!

So when I got my boxes (yes 3!) inside, each of them had a warning!

How fun is that!

Inside I had lots of new goodies, including the new I {Heart} Hearts stamp set from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  Now through the end of February, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 for each one purchased to the Red Cross' Haiti Relief Fund. 

Well, two of my friends were taking me out for dinner for my birthday and I wanted to make them a little gift.  Here's what I did.

I removed the inserts from these photo snow globes and replaced them with embellished cardstock with my new set and the God's Blessings Set.

Here's the front.

And the back...

The water magnifies the images... it's really cool!

And my friends loved them....

They took me out for dinner and a Spanish Coffee... I'd never had one before... coffee w/ orange liquer, kahluah and brandy.. then topped with whipped cream.  It's quite a presentation!

Here's the waitress fixing them up, and me tossing cinnamon into the flames...

They were very good, and one (or a half of one) is all I needed :)

Thanks Barb and Monica for a wonderful 40th Birthday!

Challenge 14 - A Sketch

I would like to welcome you to our latest challenge. This is our second challenge here on Michelle Perkett's new blog and my teams first Design Team Inspiration for you to enjoy. You will just love what the ladies have done this week! Also, thank you Michelle for inspiring all of us with you beautiful artwork...

THE CHALLENGE

Our challenge this week is to use the sketch that we have provided. Any card or creation is appreciated as long as all the elements are used from the sketch. You can rearrange the elements and you can add a sentiment if you like. A few other guidelines are: a Michelle Perkett image should be used. The challenge deadline is Monday 2/1 at 5PM PST. Please leave a direct link to your creation in the comments section. If you don't have a blog, don't worry, you can email your entry to Michelle.

The Design Team members that are inspiring you this week are Lynne, Rhonda, Terri and me (Pattie G). I hope you enjoy this challenge. The winner will receive a $10. shopping spree at Michelle's Etsy store!

SKETCH

LYNNE

RHONDA

TERRI

PATTIE G

CHALLENGE #13 WINNER - Is inspiring...

WOW WOW WOW... just wow!!!

Thank you so much to everyone who participated this past week in our first challenge here on the new blog.  Your entries were all inspiring and beautiful.  

Our Winner this week is....

JENNIFER

Jennifer, please email Michelle for your

$20 shopping spree in Michelle's Etsy store

Congratulations, Jennifer 

&

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week.  I hope you are ready for another fantastic challenge and some gorgeous inspiration from the design team. 

CHALLENGE 13 - Be Inspired

I would like to welcome you to our new blog.  This is our first challenge here on the blog, and our first challenge with Design Team inspiration for you.  You will just love what the DT1 has done this week.

THE CHALLENGE...

Our challenge this week is to pick one of the works of art in Michelle's Etsy store and use this as your inspiration piece.  The design team members that are inspiring you this week are Carlie, Cabio, Kerri, and Me (Jana).  I hope you enjoy this challenge.  The winner of this challenge will receive a $20 shopping spree in Michelle's Etsy store!

CABIO

KERRI

CARLIE

JANA

There are just a few guidelines...  A Michelle Perkett image should be used. The challenge deadline is Monday 1/25 5pm PST.   Please leave a direct link to your card in the comments.  If you don't have a blog, don't worry, you can email your entry to Michelle.

Stampin' Up! With All My Heart Chocolate Holder

Here is a fun idea from the NEW Occasions Mini Catalog.

This is a little Ghiradelli Chocolate holder using the NEW Sending Love Designer Series Paper (it's glittery!) and NEW With All My Heart Stamp Set.  The Pretty in Pink cardstock is 3 x 5-1/2 and you score it at 2 and 2-1/4.  I used the slit punch to create the half circle slit to run the NEW Real Red Satin Ribbon through, and also the horizontal slot punch.

We will be making treats like these at my I {Heart} Candy class in February.

Thanks for stopping by today!

"SISTERS OF SPRING" DIGITAL STAMP NOW AVAILABLE!

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a beautiful weekend and are giving yourself some creative time today!:)

I just posted my newest stamp called, "Sisters of Spring" on my Etsy shop I hope you enjoy them!

Have a beautiful day everyone!

****PLEASE JOIN US TOMORROW FOR OUR VERY FIRST CHALLENGE HERE AT MICHELLE PERKETT STUDIO!! IT WILL BE AN EXCITING DAY, HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL HERE!!****

"DAYDREAM FANTASY" DIGITAL STAMP NOW AVAILABLE!

My new digital stamp called Daydream Fantasy is now available on my Etsy shop!

She is just a little reminder how important a little daydream is! We never seem to have time to just be and dream!! Its this little fairy's favorite thing to do!!:)

I hope you enjoy her and make some dreaming time for yourself today!:)

Michelle

Leadership 2010 Highlights and Ideas

What a fabulous time I had at Stampin' Up! Leadership Conference in Phoenix AZ.

The weather was outstanding and so were the memories!

The conference center is absolutely beautiful.... and huge!

We learned so many new ideas, and many of which you will be able to see in the months to come, both here online, and at upcoming classes and workshops.
This is a fun idea shown by Pam Morgan using the new Sweet Pea Felt Flowers... aren't they fabulous!  You can use them on everything... this is a fun wrist band, which can also be used as a head band....

And here they are used on some sweet little notecard invitations!

Here are a few pics of me and my friends.... we were truly spoiled!

This is my outstanding and amazing upline Janet Wakeland.  She is truly a beautiful person and I am so blessed to have her in my life.  Jan is from Pennsylvania, so when I get to spend time with her it is truly a cherished moment!

Ooooooo, this ws so fun!  We had just learned some amazing ways to use our Big Shot for quilt making and guess what Stampin' Up! did!  They gave us all our very own Quilt Square, made by Stampin' Up! employees!  This was a real treat!!! On the left is my good friend Cathy Worrell and on the right is Debbie Bartak, one of the amazing ladies in my DYEnamINK Stampers group. (Shhhh we also got a FREE STAMP SET from the next mini coming out in May!)

Everyone who was a Manager or above was treated to a very special evening.... A Mexican Rodeo and Fiesta!  Here is a group of my friends that I enjoyed spending the evening with!  The night was complete with homemade salsa and appetizers, as well as maracas, mariachi band, bull riding and an outstanding dinner.  We also got a FREE STAMP SET!

I belong to an online demonstrator prayer group.  These ladies are so special to me!  We share our prayer requests and are just there to love and support one another.  Here is just a few of the ladies in this group.  We got together for a few minutes to swap and meet each other face to face... that was so nice!

And here are a few photos of demonstrations and displays that we got to see.

This quilt was made with fabric cut with out big shot!  You are going to want to talk to me about how EASY it is to do this!

One of the best things about what I do is the ability to travel, especially with so many wonderful friends.

I'd love to have you join me!  If you've ever thought about what it might be like to do what I do, I'd love to share more about it with you!

Let's talk and have coffee :)

MEADOW FAIRY DIGITAL STAMP NOW AVAILABLE!

Hi everyone! I just finished my new stamp called "The Meadow Fairy" I hope you all enjoy her and I hope she brings you a little bit of Springtime!:) I just listed her on my Etsy shop!:)

NEW "POSIE" FAIRY DIGITAL STAMP NOW AVAILABLE!

Hi everyone!! I wanted to share my new "Posie" Fairy digital stamp with you! I just posted her on my Etsy shop! I hope you like her!:)

Join us January 19th!!

Our first official challenge here will be 

JANUARY 19TH.

I hope you all will be joining us.  

Be sure to spread the word.

Chipboard Heart Book with Sending Love DSP

If you particpated in our 3-day blog tour and bookmarked me to come back today, YOU ARE IN FOR A SPECIAL TREAT!

I have been dying to share this project with you.... especially since I am offering it as a special kit!!! (And Demonstrator Class Planner!)
Are you ready????

Introducing my NEW Dearly Loved Promise Book

This book uses our NEW Sending Love Specialty Designer Series Paper (one side of each print is glittery) and also the new Corduroy Buttons/Brads, Pink Epoxy Brads and Pink Satin Ribbon.... All from the Occasions Mini Catalog!

The quotes inside are based on Bible verses.... Each one is a promise from God especially for you!

Each kit includes:
1 Heart Chipboard Book
4 Sheets 12 x 12 Sending Love Designer Series Paper
12 Quotes (Printed in 2 different fonts... you choose the font you like best!)
6 Pink Corduroy Buttons/Brads
4 Pink Epoxy Brads
3 Feet Pink Satin Ribbon
Color Step by Step Directions (Via Email)

What you will need to complete this project:
Tombo multipurpose adhesive or gluestick
Crop-a-dile or large hand-held punch
Paper Piercer Tool or large needle
Scissors
Paper Cutter

I AM NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR THESE KITS!

Kits are only $25 (includes shipping--ask me about multiple kit shipping discounts).

DEMONSTRATORS:  You can purchase the Class Planner for this project HERE.

RemARKable LOVE Blog Tour - Day 3

Hello! And welcome to the FINAL DAY of the Love Tour!  (You will want to come back tomorrow to see a TOTALLY AMAZING NEW PROJECT I am posting... so book mark me!)

This is absolutely my favoritist project of all time.... I dug it out from my bag of goodies specifically for this tour!  And, I am posting HOW TO do it as well!

What do you think this fabulous little cutie could hold.... Hmmmmmm, Let me see....

2 GHIRADELLI CHOCOLATES---YUM!

I know, I know..... You MUST make one, right???  Well, I am so excited to say this is an OLIVER ORIGINAL and I am sharing the pattern with you... :)  Click image to make pattern larger.

Using the pattern above as your guide, here are the steps.

Begin with 4” x 6” DSP.

Insert paper into cutter with 4” side along top. Score 1/2” from each side.
Turn and score at 2”, 2-1/2“ , 4-1/2“ and 5”.
Cut along bold solid lines where indicated.
Apply sticky strip on flaps A and between 1/2" scores as shown.
Here is how your scored, cut and sticky stripped paper will look....

Fold in flaps B, then flaps C and stick flaps A to flaps C to create box.

Punch a hole in front flap using larger punch on crop-a-dile.

Close lid and use a pencil to make mark a spot on front of tote to punch for brad.

Punch hole with 1/16” punch and secure brad. Your brad should line up with the hole you punched on the flap. Insert brad through hole on flap to close.

Apply ends of ribbon to center of sticky strip to create your handle.

Insert chocolates and close by inserting brad through the hole on the flap.... and decorate!

For this project I used the NEW Sending Love Designer Series Paper and With All My Heart Stamp Set.  I used real red and pretty in pink ink, and pretty in pink taffeta ribbon.

I hope you have enjoyed your stop at my blog for this LOVE tour!  Make sure to come and see me tomorrow too!