Suitably Stamped with Michelle Suit

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Categories: Back on your feet, card, Get Well, giraffe, pick me up, turtle

Back on Your Feet

Hello, Friends!

Today’s card is just a ray of sunshine that is sure to brighten someone’s day.
This cutie patootie stamp set, Back on Your Feet, has the sweetest images and is a lot of fun to create with.  
Isn’t it CUTE??  Today’s card is a fun fold with a pop up closure.  Check this out….

Doesn’t that just make you smile??

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.
Stamped Blessings,
Michelle

Categories: bundle, card, daisy lane, ensemble, gift bag, in colors, mini gift bag

Mini Gift Bag with Card Hanger

How sweet is this Mini Gift Bag with the card included on the front?
It’s the perfect size for small gifts and it’s even got a sweet enclosure card hanging on the front.
The new Seaside Spray Designer Series Paper comes from a 6″ x 6″ paper stack that showcases all five new In Colors with four fun patterns in each.  The pop of Terracotta Tile on the front just brings the whole look together.
I love that Stampin’ Up! also has coordinating  Scallop Edge Linen Ribbon and Faceted Gems in all five colors.  That’s one of the many awesome things about SU!….everything coordinates and takes the guessing out of creating.
This project was featured on this week’s “It’s a Date at 8” on Facebook Live.  If you don’t follow me on the Suitably Stamped Facebook Page you might have missed it.  Be sure to follow me and also enable notifications so you’ll be sure to not miss them.  SO many fun projects….so little time.

All of the supplies are available at 
suitablystamped.stampinup.net

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead….
Stamped Blessings,
Michelle



Categories: Amazing Life, birthday, card, gift box, Gingham Gala, pinwheel, pinwheel box, spring

Amazing Life -Spring Has Sprung!

Spring has SPRUNG!!

Wahooooo!!!  I know it’s still VERY chilly out there but there’s hope.  Beautiful, warm, sunny days are on the horizon and spring flowers have already started to pop up here and there.

I’ve had a lot of fun getting spring underway in the studio.  I’ve been loving the VERY popular Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper.  You just can’t be more “springy” than gingham, right?  All of the colors in the stack are just lovely.  It includes, Balmy Blue, Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight and Peekaboo Peach.  It pairs perfectly with the “Amazing Life” stamp set.  The images are versatile and so pretty.

These cards and Pinwheel boxes were featured on Facebook Live tonight on my Suitably Stamped Facebook page.  If you’d like to see the video which includes step-by-step instructions, click HERE or on the video below.

All of the supplies are listed below and are available at my ONLINE STORE.

Check out these stinkin’ cute Pinwheel Boxes.


Wishing you a wonderful first day of spring with lots of time to get your fingers inky.

Stamped Blessings,

Categories: card, DSP, Fruit Basket, Itty Bitty Fruit Punch Pack, Occasions 2018, Pineapple, Sale A Bration, Tutti Frutti

FREE TUTORIAL – Tutti Frutti Fruit Basket

A FREE Tutorial for you using the adorable Tutti Frutti Designer Series Paper….

Isn’t this card just the sweetest?  I love the little pineapples!
The Tutti Frutti 6″ x 6″ Paper Stack (#145606) in the Occasions Catalog was on my “must order” list as soon as I saw it.  The colors are vibrant and happy and the designs are adorable (on both sides of the paper!).  Check them out…

Add to that the Fruit Basket Stamp set (#145833) and the coordinating Itty Bitty Fruit Punch Pack and I’m just over the moon!


And last but certainly not least is the YUMMY Lemon Lime Twist 3/8″ Mini Striped Ribbon (#145611)

Today’s card is quick and easy to put together and trust me….once you start making them….it’ll be hard to stop.
Here’s the step-by-step tutorial for you.  All of the supplies are available at my Online Store. 
REMEMBER…It’s SALE-A-BRATION and you can choose FREE items for every $50 you purchase (before tax and shipping)
CLICK HERE to see the FREEBIES you can choose from.

Without further ado….your FREE Tutorial.
Enjoy!
 
Categories: card, Christmas, Christmas Happiness, holidays, season, winter, wreath

Christmas Happiness

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas outside but it’s cozy here in the studio today.  I’ve been working on cards for some very special people and I thought I’d share one of the designs with you today.

I can’t even tell you how much I LOVE the Cable Knit Dynamic Embossing Folder.  Ugh!  It’s it GORGEOUS!  It’s the perfect background for this card.  Don’t you think?

The supplies I used are listed below.  Remember, if there are any of the supplies you’d like to purchase, just click  go right to my Online Store by CLICKING HERE. 

OOPS…I forgot to  mention that the ribbon on the original card happens to be retired.  I substituted a gorgeous alternative though that you’ll love.
It’s in the supply list. 

What are you working on for the holiday?  I’d love to see!

Wishing you a magical day,

Michelle

Categories: card, Detailed Dragonflies, handstamped, Hugs, Love, Prayers, SAB, Sale A Bration, Sending Thoughts, Stampin' Up!, stampinupdemonstrator, Succulent Garden

Sending Thoughts

Sending Thoughts….

The Sending Thoughts stamp set (in my humble opinion) is one that gets overlooked quite often in the Occasions Catalog (page 44).  It has some of the sweetest sentiments and it so versatile and (again…in my humble opinion) is definitely a keeper.  I love it even more paired with the beautiful Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper.  Oh!  And those sweet dragonflies!  Ugh….gorgeous!

Here’s a look at all of the sentiments in the stamp set.


It comes in both wood and clear mount too.  SCORE!

Here are the details for this card…

Inlaid Dragonfly Card

All images © 1990-2017 Stampin’ Up!®

Supplies:

  • Stamp Sets – Dragonfly Dreams (142924-Photopolymer), Sending Thoughts (142962-Wood, 142965-Clear)
  • Card Stock – Whisper White Thick (140272), Whisper White (100730), Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper (142778)
  • Stamp Pads – Smokey Slate (131179), Calypso Coral (126983)
  • Misc. –   Calypso Coral Thick Baker’s Twine (138412), Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies (142749), Big Shot (143263), Liquid Multipurpose Glue (110755)
  • Bundle & Save 144728 Stamp Set & Framelits
           Measurements: 
  • Whisper White Thick 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
  • Whisper White 4 x 5-1/4
  • Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper 1/2 x 5-1/4

           Instructions:

  1. Die cut dragonflies from Whisper White front layer (4 x 5-1/4).
  2. Stamp greeting on same layer with Smokey Slate ink.
  3. Adhere strip of designer series paper to left side.
  4. Stamp dotted image in Calypso Coral ink on card front several times so it will show under the die cut dragonfly images.
  5. Adhere front layer to card base.
  6. Glue die cut dragonflies back into place by placing glue behind the bodies of the dragonflies only – this allows the wings and tails to pop up a little bit.
  7. Tie Calypso Coral Thich Baker’s Twine around card as shown.
  8. Stamp “I know you’re sick & tired of being sick & tired…” with Smokey Slate ink on the inside of card.
  9. Stamp large dragonfly in Calypso Coral ink on inside bottom right corner.
  10. Enjoy!
You can get all of your supplies easily at my Online Store.  Just CLICK HERE to go there now.  No lines…no waiting…and you can even shop in your pj’s.

Remember…it’s still Sale-a-bration.  It’s our biggest sale of the year.  Get your choice of SAB freebies with every $50 you order.  Don’t forget…there are THREE NEW FREEBIES available now.  Here they are….




Wishing you stamped blessings and inky fingers,
Michelle
Categories: card, February, hearts, Love, Occasions 2017, Sealed with Love, Valentine, Valentine's Day

Be Mine, Valentine

Hello!

I can’t believe that February is already here and Valentine’s Day is only a week away.  Whew!  February 14th is always a fun day at our house and Lindsay has been planning for weeks.  Let’s face it…she lives holiday to holiday.  <3 font="">

I love today’s card and it features a few of my favorite items from the Occasions Catalog.  The Sealed with Love stamp set is one that is definitely versatile and fun for all sorts of projects.

Supplies to make this sweet card are below.  You can order them from my Online Store by simply clicking on the product photos. 

Reminder:  In addition to the FREE Sale A Bration item(s), orders of $50 or more will also receive five (5) hand stamped cards from me.  NOTE: Be sure to use the Hostess Code below when you order.  **If your order totals $150 or more,  you do NOT need to use the code.  You will still receive the five cards and freebies.

Categories: card, Christmas, closeout, deals, Everyday Jars, holidays, Jar of Cheer, mason jar, sale, shaker card, sprinkles, Year End Closeout

Jar of Cheer

Hello, my friends!

I have a fun shaker card to share with you today.  I realized that I hadn’t given my “Jar of Cheer” stamp set much attention so far and I definitely needed to change that.  It’s such a stinkin’ cute set and even better than that…it coordinates with the Everyday Jars Framelits.  Score!
First I’ll show you what I made and then I’ll give you all of the supply details in case you’d like to create some of these beauties of your own.
Isn’t that fun!?  I actually used regular sprinkles in the shaker.  I love it!
Here’s your supply list…  to add them to your cart, just click on the product image and you’ll be taken right to my Online Store. 😉
Before I go I need to tell you about the awesome “Year End Closeout” that’s happening now. There are so many awesome deals and you’re going to want to grab your “must haves” before they’re gone.  Just click the image below to see them all now…

Okie doke….wishing you a wonderful day ahead with plenty of time to get your fingers inky.
Stamped Blessings,
Michelle

Categories: card, Christmas, Merry Mice, mouse, notes, This Christmas

Merry Mice

Happy Thursday, Peeps!

One of the very first stamp sets I ordered from the current Holiday Catalog was “Merry Mice”.  It is so stinkin’ cute!  The images are beautiful simply stamped as outline images and even more so when they are colored in.  One of the best things about this set though is that it’s on sale for 25% off until November 30th along with some other awesome sets.  You can see them all listed at the end of this post.  First, let me show you a card I created using Merry Mice and some of the images that inspired me from Pinterest too.
Here’s mine….
I especially love this image from the set layered on the “sheet music” DSP from the “This Christmas” Designer Series Paper Pack.
Here are a few cards that use Merry Mice that are some of my faves from my Pinterest board for Christmas…
By Tricia Raineri

By Stephanie Fischer
By Tina Zinck

By Patti McDermott

Aren’t those mice just the cutest??  I love them!  I have some really cute Christmas tags that I’m working on right now using them too.  I can’t wait to show you!

Be sure to get your Merry Mice while they are on sale.  November 30th is the last day of the sale.  Remember, they all coordiate with the “Stitched From the Heart” framelits and those are only available until November 20th.  They have flown off of the shelves and quantities are dwindling.  Better hurry!!
Here are all of images in the stamp set…

While you’re there, be sure to check out all of the other sets on sale too.  Here they are….
Wishing you a wonderful day ahead….
Stamped Blessings
Michelle
Categories: card, Flourishing Phrases, thank you

What’s Up, Wednesday?

Hump Day isn’t so bad when you can stamp something!

What’s Up, Wednesday?

It is a rainy, gloomy day here today and I was so happy to find a little color to cheer things up a bit in the studio.  I love the way that Peekaboo Peach and Tangerine Tango on today’s card just pop off of the page. Below you’ll find a step by step tutorial on how to make some of your own.  I hope it brightens your day!  As always, all supplies are available at my Online Store at http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/suitablystamped/

Wishing you inky fingers and smiles ahead,
Michelle
Flourishing Phrases Thank You


All images © 1990-2016 Stampin’ Up!®
 

Supplies:
Stamp:  Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141534]
Card Stock:  2016-2018 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack [141408], Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315], Peekaboo Peach [141417], Tangerine Tango [111349], Pear Pizzazz [131201], Whisper White [100730]
Ink:  Pear Pizzazz [131180], Peekaboo Peach [141398]
Misc:  Flourish Thinlits Dies [141478], Rhinestone Basic Jewels [119246], Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430], Glue Dots [103683]
          
Measurements:
Pear Pizzazz CS:     8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, 3 ¼” x 4 ¼ “
Whisper White CS: 3” x 4”
Designer Paper: 4 x 5 ¼ “
Glimmer paper ¾ x 4”
Peekaboo Peach and Tangerine Tango scraps.
          
Instructions:
  • Create your card base by scoring a pear pizzazz cs piece at 4 ¼”. Adhere designer paper to card front and glimmer paper in the center.
  • Stamp large flower in Peekaboo peach in top right corner of whisper white cs. Stamp sentiment in pear pizazz toward the bottom and 3 sets of the leaves around the flower.
  • Adhere stamped white piece to the 3 ¼ x 4 ¼“ pear pizazz cs. Attach to the card with dimensionals.
  • Cut medium flower from peekaboo peach and larger from tangerine tango scraps using thinlits and Big Shot. Layer on top of each other and adhere to card with glue dots. Add rhinestones to the center of 2 flowers.