hello, little one

Isn’t that a sweet phrase? What does it make you think of? In today’s video it’s all about new babies! My friends, Brian and Donna, welcomed their first grandchild on Friday. He’s a beautiful baby boy, and I can’t wait to meet him. The timing of his arrival was perfect, because I needed a kid or baby themed card for my tutorial group. The baby’s mom teaches agriculture science at a local high school which gave me an idea of which stampset to use.

The Picture This dies allow you to create a cohesive card from several individual images. Hope and I did this with the Nut’s & Bolts class earlier this month. You can order this class kit if you’d like practice coloring and using this technique.

I used several fun products in my card today and hopefully sparked some creativity for you. The video is a little long – I made the card from start to finish sharing how to use all these great tools. Catch the replay and learn how to use the Paper Trimmer, the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss machine, the Stampin’ Blends, and the fun Picture This dies.

The YouTube Live

Nothing could actually be sweeter than a new baby. But making cards for some special babies in your life is pretty sweet. Coloring farm animals is pretty fun. Creating a Chic-Fil-A cow makes you hungry. Working with your favorite shape – I don’t know what that is. I just want to point out that I love circles. This card layout works for lots of occasions and is a fun way to bring separate images together.

I made Wyatt’s card before the video and learned a few things from it. Notice from the photos that the tails for the cow and horse are placed differently. I think I like the placement for Nolan’s a little better, but I’m not sure why. Do you have a preference? Fussy cutting (cutting with scissors) is a little tricky for small images like the hooves. My overgrown nails might be part of my challenge. Coloring the little animals was just fun. It was fun to give them personality.

What’s up next?

This is the last week of this round of Sale-A-Bration. These selections retire on 02.28.2022. It’s your last opportunity to select these FREE items from Stampin’ Up! for every $50 you spend. The selections are incredible! The Friendly Hello stampset and designer series paper are my favorite $100 selection, and the Sunshine & Rainbows designer series paper is my favorite $50 selection.

It’s also the last week to maximize your value and take advantage of the joining special. Become a savvy discount shopper earning discounts starting at 20% by ordering your custom crafting kit for $99 plus tax, NO shipping. You’ll select $125 in products PLUS 2 extra stampsets. This is nearly a $100 savings. There’s no risk and no obligation. You’ll be joining a supportive and loving community; one that has enriched my life more than I can say. Call me. 615.854.0376

This is also card club week. The to go kits are mailed. The tutorial is emailed. And the in person class meets on Saturday. For the last few months this has been one of the very few classes to meet in person in my home. I treasure this time together. I like it. I love it. I’m going to do more of it!

I’m filling up March and April with in person events, hosted classes, and even online parties. If you would like to get crafty with your friends, have a special birthday party for someone, or even host a team building event, please contact me. 615.854.0376 or hello@michelesalchow.com. I have ideas and solutions. Next month I’m even holding a high school reunion with stamping.

BINGO and the 4th Annual St Patrick’s Day Retreat are marching in soon. Be sure to reserve your spot now.

Visit my classes page or my calendar page for more information and to register for upcoming classes. You need to subscribe for the monthly card club by March 20 in order to receive the March class. Or register by the 20th for the March class without subscribing.

Join me Wednesday at 11 am cst on Facebook Live here.

I would love to hear from you and know what you are creating today. Please drop a comment or email and let me know. hello@michelesalchow.com. If you would like to receive an email with every blog post please complete the form at the bottom of the post.

Stamped Blessings,

Michele