Suitably Stamped with Michelle Suit

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Summer and Starfish and Sand….Oh, My!

Summer and Starfish and Sand…Oh, My!

Happy July!  I’m not quite sure where June went but July arrived right on time.  It’s been crazy busy here and I must admit that I need to get new running shoes just to keep up.  Whew!  The New Idea Book and Catalog has really inspired me and my creative juices are in full force.  If you don’t have a copy yet, we need to fix that asap because it’s just full of creative inspiration.

Today’s card was created using two of my favorite sets….Timeless Textures and Picture Perfect.  They go together like peanut butter and jelly!  Another favorite of mine is the new Serene Scenery Paper Stack.  It is absolutely gorgeous and it’s definitely one of those stacks where you’ll want to use BOTH sides of the paper.  Decisions…decisions…..

Check out the FREE, step by step tutorial below for all of the goodies used to make this beauty.  All supplies are available at my Online Store at http://suitablystamped.stampinup.net.

Wishing you and yours a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend and to all of my awesome friends up north….Happy Canada Day!

Faith, Trust and Pixiedust,
Michelle

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Starfish Dreams Card

                                                                            All images © 1990-2016 Stampin’ Up!®

Supplies:
Stamps: Picture Perfect Photopolymer Stamp Set [140520] , Timeless Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140517]
Ink : Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad [131181] , Dapper Denim Classic Stampin’ Pad [141394] , Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [126978] , Delightful Dijon Classic Stampin’ Pad [138327] , Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad [126973]
Card Stock : Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] , Soft Suede A4 Card Stock [119982] , Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] , Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack [141642]
Tools & Adhesive : Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026] , Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] , Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] , Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] , Paper Snips Scissors [103579]
Ribbon & Trim : Night Of Navy Solid Baker’s Twine [141684] , 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487] , Very Vanilla 1/2″ (1.3 Cm) Lace Trim [141672] , Regals Enamel Dots [141681] , Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246]
Measurements:
     
o   Pool Party – 4 1/4″ x 11″
o   Soft Suede – 3 1/8” x 4 7/8”
o   Serene Scenery DSP Stack 3” x 4 ¾”
o   Whisper White – 3 1/8” x 3 1/8”
Instructions:
  1. Score and burnish fold on base card.
  2. Stamp Grid stamp in Soft Suede from Timeless Textures onto Patterned piece and continue onto base card.  Stamp Leaf stamp in Garden Green onto patterned piece from right hand side going towards centre and up. Stamp small spotty stamp from Timeless Textures over patterned piece and base card where grid has been stamped.  Stamp sentiment from Picture Perfect on Patterned piece in the top left. Adhere patterned piece to Soft Suede piece with Fast Fuse.
  3. Draw a line of glue with the Fine Tip Glue pen 1” from bottom of patterned layer and affix Lace trim to panel. Using Tear n Tape adhere Burlap ribbon slighty overlapping the top of the lace trim. Adhere this panel to base card using Dimensionals
  4. Stamp your Starfish. Top Starfish is in Dapper Denim and base Starfish is Soft Sky.  TIP:  I find it easier to line up if I do the darker stamp first – much easier to see than a paler colour through the block and photopolymer rubber. Cut out with paper snips.
  5. Scrunch your Navy Baker’s Twine up and place on panel – it’s ok to be messy here – don’t use any glue/adhesive to stick this down – you just want it messy and in a circle. Affix Dimensionals to the back of your StarFish and place over your ‘messy’ twine. The Dimensionals will hold your twine in place – use extra dimensionals on the back of the starfish so you hold all the twine.
  6. Decorate your card with Navy Enamel dots and Rhinestones.
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A Tuscan Vineyard – A girl can dream….right?

I’m dreaming of Tuscany!

I’ve always looked at photos of Tuscany and dreamed of walking through fields of sunflowers and sipping on some delicious wine.  It just sounds magical to me.  I was excited to see the NEW “Tuscan Vineyard” stamp set in the new catalog.  The images are beautiful and the possibilities are endless.

The card I’m sharing with you today is a “Triple Time Stamping” design and I think the images I chose from the set are just perfect for this collage stamping design.  I also used some of the NEW Copper Embossing Powder.  It is simply YUMMY!  The “Celebrate Your Day” sentiment is from the NEW “Designer Tin of Cards” stamp set.  It is a wonderful set for SO many occasions and includes 33 stamps!!  WOWZA!

Below you’ll find all of the products that I used to create this little beauty and you can just click on the item(s) you’d like to add to your shopping cart and you’ll be redirected to my Online Store.  If you have any glitches getting that to work, remember you can always go there on your own by copying the following link:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/suitablystamped/  and clicking the “Shop Now” tab at the top of the page.

Let me show you the images included in the “Tuscan Vineyard” stamp set….

Isn’t it beautiful??  LOVE it!

Okay…I’m off to get my fingers inky.  I hope you enjoyed today’s project.  See you again soon!

Ciao!
Michelle
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Happiness is…Everyday Jars

Happy Thursday, Friends!

It is a gorgeous day here today and I love having all of the windows open and the music cranked here in the studio.  I’ve been busy creating new samples and class kits with all of the new products that have arrived from the NEW Stampin’ Up! Catalog.  While I’m loving them all….one bundle in particular has stolen my heart….. The “Jar of Love” stamp set and coordinating “Everyday Jars” Framelits.  It’s one of those bundles that just has my brain buzzing with ideas and I LOVE it!
Here are a couple of the beauties I’ve made with the bundle so far….
I love the way the large jar looks in Dapper Denim that has been “stamped off”.  It reminds me of the blue Mason jars I have in my collection.
This fun, little 4″ x 4″ easel card is just too stinkin’ cute.  I love the littlest jar with the firefly image.  It just makes me dream of those summer nights outside catching lightning bugs as a kid.  Isn’t that NEW Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder perfect with this set?  SO fun!  I love having the lid and handle embossed with Silver Embossing Powder too just to add some dimension. 
Both the stamp set and the framelits are available separately, of course, but I love saving money so I took advantage of the bundle discount.  To get yours, just head over to my Online Store.
Okay….I’m off to get my fingers inky today here in the studio.  I hope you’ll come back and visit with me again soon.
Wishing you a magical day,
Michelle
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Hello, Baby Bear

Happy Monday, Friends!

I thought we’d start the week off with some serious cuteness.  Please say “Hello” to “Baby Bear”.   This adorable set is SO life like!  I just adore it.  It comes in photopolymer and is SO easy to line up for realistic images that are picture perfect every time.  I know this set will be well loved in my studio for sure.
Here’s the gate fold card I created for you today….
Baby Bear is stamped first in Smoky Slate ink and the second layer image is stamped in Basic Grey ink to add the details.  The card base is one of the new In Colors, Dapper Denim and it’s paired with Real Red and Smoky Slate accents.  I added a small strip of Silver Foil Paper and some whispy Silver Thread to really make it all come together.
The sentiment is stamped in Basic Grey ink on Real Red card stock and then punched out with the new Duet Banner Punch.  The adorable Designer Series Paper with the grey flags is from the NEW “A Little Foxy” Paper Stack and the Dapper Denim/White striped DSP is from the NEW 2016-18 In Color 12″ x 12″ paper stack.  
Here’s a peek at the inside of the card….
All of the supplies are listed below and to order, just click on the photo and you’ll be taken to your shopping cart at my Online Store at www.SuitablyStamped.stampinup.net

Remember, if you haven’t received your copy of the brand new catalog, just email me with your name and address and I’ll get one out to you right away.  You’re not going to want to miss this one!
Email:  shellsuit@verizon.net

Wishing you a magical day!
Michelle

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NEW Catalog – “Pun Intended”

Hellooooooo My Friends!!!

There’s a brand new catalog in town!  I have one here waiting for YOU.  Be sure to message me to get yours asap.  You are NOT going to want to miss a second of this FABULOUS offering from Stampin’ Up!  This catalog truly is my very favorite.  I love all of the new images, the In Colors, the new Designer Series Paper…..and SO much more!

I’m sharing a fun card with you today that my ladies at Burgers and Cards got to make on Tuesday night as one of their four designs.  The image and sentiment are from a NEW Hostess Stamp Set called “Pun Intended”.  First, let me show you the card and then I’ll show you all of the images in the set.

Isn’t that just stinkin’ cute??  I love those light bulbs and the filament that spells out the word “love” is just the icing on the cupcake if you ask me.  See that beautiful pink card stock?  That’s one of our NEW 2016-2018 In Colors.  It’s called “Flirty Flamingo”.  It’s absolutely awesome because it coordinates SO well with lots of colors in our color families.

Here are all of the images in the “Pun Intended” stamp set:

I just love the artwork and the fonts are right up my alley.  This set is available when you either place an order of $150 or more.  OR….if you place a $75 order at my Online Store this weekend only, you will receive this set as my gift to you.  

If you haven’t gotten to see the NEW Catalog yet, you can always flip through it online by clicking the link  on the right side of this page…  ——>>>  over there  🙂

Now…what it you make your “wish list” and it’s over $99??  Well, then I would suggest you place your order under the “Join Now” option.  That will allow you to choose $125 of ANY products (including Clearance Rack) and pay just $99.   You will receive a discount on your future purchases AND you will have me as your Inkerbelles Stamper Creativity Coach.  It’s a WIN-WIN!

If you’d like to find out more about the “Having in All” option,  Just CLICK HERE

NEW for this catalog from me to you….  Be sure to print out and keep the “Customer Appreciation Coupons” for the year ahead.  Each month I’ll be having a new special deal just for my customers.  Be sure to let me know when you are using a coupon so you’ll get your super deal from me.

Here are your coupons…..  Print them and keep them handy….

Alrighty then…..what are you waiting for?  Let’s get this New Catalog Party started!!
Again, message me for info on how to get a catalog mailed to you asap.
Wishing you a fabulous Friday!
Michelle


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You are a fabulous “Work of Art”

Happy Monday, Friends!

I woke up to a grey, rainy morning and now I’m sitting in my studio with the window open and I can see blue sky, sunshine and white, puffy clouds.  WOOT!  I love spring!

Speaking of spring….I have the perfect “springy” card to share with you today.  I saw this technique and just knew I had to try it right away.  Check this out….

Doesn’t that just sing “SPRING!”?  It’s such a simple technique with a fun “Wow!” factor too.
Using the “Work of Art” stamp set and three colors of your choice, stamp the large “swoosh” image three times at an angle to one side or the other on a 5″ x 3 3/4″ piece of Whisper White card stock.  Then, using the medium butterfly from the Butterflies Thinlits, cut the image using the Big Shot and your magnetic platform.  Then use the Big Shot Die Brush to easily pop all of the little bits and pieces out of the butterfly and set it aside.  Cut a second piece of Whisper White 5″ x 3 3/4″ and, using Stampin’ Dimensionals, layer the first piece on top.  Adhere the butterfly “body” into the negative space that it was originally cut from and, using your fingers, gently curve the wings up to add dimension.
I layered the entire piece on a 5 1/4″ x 4″ piece of Bermuda Bay card stock that had the corners trimmed with the Curvy Corner Trio Punch.  Then that entire piece was adhered to the Daffodil Delight card base cut at 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″.  I stamped the sentiment in Bermuda Bay ink and added a line of Basic Rhinestones to give it some sass and Voila!  Spring has sprung!
If you haven’t gotten the Curvy Corner Trio Punch yet, today is the last day that it’s on Sale on the Weekly Deals.  You can get yours at my Online Store just by CLICKING HERE
Here are all of the supplies I used for today’s card.  They can all be found at the Online Store too.  No lines…No waiting….and you can even shop in your pjs!  
Price: $110.00
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead with time to get your fingers inky!

Stamped Blessings,

Michelle

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“From My Head Tomatoes”??

“Love You From My Head Tomatoes”?

This card just cracks me up!  You just can’t beat a cute play on words.  I fell in love with the “Farmers Market” Designer Series Paper as soon as I laid eyes on it.  It just oozes “home”.  Have you seen all of the designs that are included?  Check these out…
The colors are just yummy and the designs are perfect for all sorts of projects…not just for cards.  Now, you may be looking at the sentiment on my card and wondering what stamp set it’s from.  The answer is….NONE of them.  That’s right.  I created it with one of my favorite products…the Alphabet Rotary Stamp.  You can see it on page 132 in the Annual Catalog.  I just “wheeled up” the words I wanted and stamped them in Archival Black Ink on Very Vanilla card stock and cut them out.  Cool!  Huh??

Well, Stampin’ Up also has a gorgeous stamp set that also coordinates perfectly with the Farmers Market DSP as well.  It’s called “Market Fresh”.  Here are the images that are included in that set…

You can find all of the supplies used on this card at the end of this post/email.  Simply click on the item(s) you need and you’ll be taken right to my Online Store at http://SuitablyStamped.stampinup.net.  Also, you can take advantage of the sweet “Weekly Deals” the same way.  Just click on the items you’d like and VOILA!….before you know it you’ll be choosing your FREE Sale A Bration items!

Sale: $15.00
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Alrighty…before I go I want to make sure to remind you that there is only ONE WEEK LEFT of Sale A Bration.  If you haven’t gotten your FREE products yet, you’d better put a wiggle on!  That coach turns into a pumpkin at the stroke of midnight (MST) on March 31st!

Wishing you a magical day,
Michelle

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Disney and Project Life by Stampin’ Up!



Happy New Week and Hello, Spring!

I don’t know about you, but I am SO ready for spring.  I saw a few daffodils blooming today and it’s just the best feeling ever.  I have been busy, busy since I returned from Canada.  I have a BIG class announcement for you today.  Leena Girsa and I have designed and AWESOME
“Disney/Project Life by Stampin’ Up!” – ALBUM IN A DAY
and we are thrilled to offer it both here in the US and in Canada.
The details will be released and sign up will begin at the conclusion of
Sale A Bration (March 31st).
This is going to be BIG!!  Disney isn’t just MY vacation of choice….there are MANY, many people who have hundreds (or maybe thousands) of photos from both Disneyland and Walt Disney World just sitting in boxes, on their computers and even on their mobile devices.  It’s time to make the magic happen and preserve them so everyone can relive that magic for years to come.  If you haven’t heard of or tried Project Life by Stampin’ Up!, trust me….it’s QUICK and EASY.  Plus, all of the pages are designed for you and your kits will be ready to assemble!!  How awesome is THAT??? 
There’s punch art galore and even special “secret” compartments for 
journaling and your memorabilia.
I will give you a little hint….This class will debut in May….that’s all I can say. 
So….dig out those photos from Disney or go and have them printed.  
You’re NOT going to want to miss this one!!!
I can’t wait to get our bikes out and all tuned up for family rides in the warm sunshine.  If you’d like to make this “bright” bicycle card,
Just Click the link below for all of the supplies and details….
Have you checked out all of the awesome deals on the Clearance Rack lately?
Click the link below and start saving!

http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=100300

Wishing you a warm and sunny week ahead!
Stamped Blessings,
Michelle


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Leena, Lacy and Belinda….

Hello, my friends!

Wait ’til you see what I’ve been up to!  First of all….I have exciting news!  I NOW have my very first stamp in my passport!  Yep….I traveled outside of the US for the very first time this past weekend and I went all the way to Canada…all alone!  HAHAHA!  I know…for those of you who are seasoned travelers this sounds pretty lame.  For me, though, it was a big deal.  I flew to Toronto, Canada to visit my amazing friend, Leena.  Ours is a friendship that came to be thanks to Stampin’ Up! and the Man Upstairs.  Wow!  What an incredible blessing she is in my life.  We spent most of our (very short) time together doing what we love to do….STAMPING!  
We have had many FaceTime conversations making plans for some pretty exciting NEW projects and events that we will be announcing very soon.  We can’t WAIT to share them with all of you!!
One of the “magical” places she took me during my visit was the Lindt Chocolate Outlet.  WOWZA!!
It was AWESOME!  Now…one thing that we crafters and stampers tend to do is find everyday items to use in projects.  I knew at first glance when we walked into the Lindt outlet that we were going to have a very long list of fun projects to create with the pure deliciousness that greeted us there. 
Here’s one of the sweet “inspirations” we first laid eyes on.  We knew immediately exactly what we wanted to create…..
How cute is THAT??  Check out those stinkin’ cute ladybug chocolates too!
Okay….so we gathered all of our inspiration….and maybe a few extras to sustain us while we worked…and headed back to Leena’s studio.  
How many of you have stacks of these empty embellishment containers gathering dust in your craft space?  
You know you just CAN’T throw them out because surely there’s the perfect project just waiting for you to use them.  THIS is that project!
Ok….so as the title says, this post is about “Leena, Lacy and Belinda”….I’ve told you about Leena so now let me introduce you to…..
“Belinda the Bee” and “Lacy the Ladybug”….
Aren’t they just stinkin’ cute??  We had SO much fun creating them and getting them just right.  We cut out the center section of the lids of the containers and added a window sheet so that the chocolates stay put.  The wings “fan out” and reveal the chocolate inside.  We lined the inside of the containers with cardstock circles and added a “rim” with cardstock to the lids.  The wings are attached with brads so they move!!  What “cutie patooties” would be complete without a touch of the sparkly “Wink of Stella” on their noses and cheeks.
We haven’t put together a tutorial for these girls yet but if you’re interested, just let us know.
I feel SO incredibly blessed to have such an awesome friend and I LOVE working with her.
You’re not going to want to miss what we have in store for you.
If you’re in Canada, (or anywhere in the world for that matter), check out her blog at http://alacards.blogspot.com/  She’s an incredible stamper and will inspire you.  Trust me!  Check out her awesomeness!
Wishing you a wonderful day ahead…
Stamped Blessings,
Michelle
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“Sheldon” the Dinosaur and the Weekly Deals

“Sheldon” is in the house!

People often ask me how in the world I look at punched shapes and see the “critters” I create.  I honestly don’t have a good answer.  My weird, little brain just seems to break down whatever critter I’m making into shapes and then I pull out the punches I need to make it.  I know…that’s the “down and dirty” version but I don’t really have a better explanation.  It has absolutely become my greatest crafting joy and passion.  I LOVE IT!

“Sheldon” came about a little bit differently.  When the photo of the Weekly Deals (see below) popped up on my screen today and I saw the “Flower Medallion” punch (#137417) my hands just started itching to use it to create some sort of critter… My brain just screamed, “DINOSAUR”!!  Lol  Now, some of my punches get used daily and others…not as much.  The Flower Medallion falls into the “not as much” category.  Don’t get me wrong…I love the punch…it’s just not one I use all the time.  Well, this was it’s time!!  It didn’t disappoint.  Now, the Flower Medallion couldn’t do it alone so I pulled out some other “friends” from the punch cart to help out.  I could try and explain how all the parts and pieces all came together but I thought of a better (and WAY more fun!) way….

Now the EXCITING NEWS…..
As always, I’m going to have all of the supplies listed here for you BUT…..you can 
JOIN ME LIVE ON PERISCOPE
TOMORROW – Wednesday, 2/24/16 at 7:30 p.m. (EST)
for a step-by-step VIDEO TUTORIAL
Never heard of Periscope?  You can download the app from the App Store and find me at @SuitablyStamped

Can’t watch LIVE?  That’s okay too.  You will be able to access the video on myYouTube Channel.  Find me there at “thepixiedustmom”

I’m really excited to connect with you!  I hope you’ll join me.

Now for the Weekly Deals….Check them out and to get these fabulous steals, just click on the items below and it will take you right to my Online Store at
http://SuitablyStamped.stampinup.net



…..and now for “Sheldon’s” Supply List

Have you seen the THREE NEW ADDITIONS to the FREE SALE A BRATION products?
For every $50 purchase you can choose one of these beauties.  Aren’t they stinkin’ cute??
Check out the video below to get a closer look at the “Party Pants” stamp set.

Alrighty….Sheldon and I wish you a wonderful day ahead and we hope you’ll join us for our Periscope LIVE Tutorial TOMORROW, 2-24-16 at 7:30 p.m. EST.  Until then….

Stamped Blessings,
Michelle