Cards and Crafts with Melissa

My Stampin' Up Story It all started at work in North Carolina with a simple invitation for my son's 11th birthday pool party in May of 2007.  I had a coworker who helped me create a fabulous beach inspired invitation with Stampin' Up products. The card stock was so heavy and had color all the way through! I printed the information on the back with my home computer then stamped the front. I wanted more color so I bought some ribbon from a local craft store.  I believe I even used a glue stick to adhere everything.  I was (and still am) proud of my first project. I had always been creative, but never considered myself artistic.  With the help of Stampin' Up products I was able to create beautiful cards and projects. A candy tree I made for my nephew. A shadow box I created for a friend's birthday. Stamp sets, ink pads and embellishments started to collect and I had to find a place to put them all. A craft room began to form in the housing we were ...

Tip of the week: If you don't have a bone folder you can use the back of the handle of your paper snips to make sharpen the creases of your scored folds.  (Bone Folder $7.00  Item # 102300  Paper Snips $10.00 Item # 103579) http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/melissahanson/

Hi everyone, this is my first video and I apologize for bad lighting and mistakes. I am still setting up my craft room with new lighting, cabinets and an L shaped counter top.  I hope you enjoy the video. Mel

Hi everyone, I wanted to share this down loadable and printable document of some stamping basics.  There are card measurements and color coordination. Bonus, there is a recipe for stamp cleaner. Remember you can purchase card stock and ink from my website:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/melissahanson/  

Have you been to my Stampin' Up demonstrator website yet? Not only can you browse the Annual Catalog and shop but you can also look the ideas page. This page is filled with great projects you can do with Stampin' Up products.   http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/melissahanson/  

Hi everyone! I wanted to share the newest addition to my craftroom. This paper rack was a Craigslist find that houses all of my paper!! As you can see I am a little obsessed with designer series paper and card stock. 😉

http://melissahanson.stampinup.net I have a preorder in and will post the great fall and Christmas projects from the Holiday Catalog! It shipped today.  If you would like a Holiday or Annual Catalog please email or comment. Mel!

Browse the Annual Catalog filled with great ideas and projects. If you would like a catalog please message me or visit my website: http://melissahanson.stampinup.net

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