Suitably Stamped with Michelle Suit

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Categories: card, champagne, Designer Series Paper, dies, embossing, foil, Forever Fern, In Good Taste, Ornate Frames, slim line, Wedding

Stamping for fun?

Hello Friends,

Happy Labor Day!
I spent some time in the studio recently creating a card for a very special wedding we attended yesterday. Usually I sis down with a design in my head with an end product in mind.  This card  wasn’t one where I was trying to make a project that is easy to reproduce.  Sometimes it’s fun to really add all of the bells and whistles.  I just stamped to my heart’s content and I LOVE how it turned out.
Since Covid is still a big, gray cloud over all events, it’s challenging to plan anything….especially a wedding.  We are so honored to be included in the small group of friends who will be attending.  I really wanted to make something special for the bride and groom and I hope they like it.

I love, love, LOVE the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper (152494).  There are so many gorgeous textures and it has a fun, rustic feel.  The design I chose has a touch of Rococo Rose in and it felt perfect for this card.  The Forever Fern stamp set worked perfectly along with the coordinating dies.  I added a fun pocket to hold the money and then made a spot on top with space to write our message and signature.

The card is a slim line design which I love.  I thought it paired perfectly with the Champagne Foil.  I made a matching envelope with a cool closure too.  Envelope measurements: Designer Series Paper 9-1/4″ x 11-3/4″  Score on the short side at 2-3/8″ and 6-1/2″.  Score on the long edge at 1-1/2″ and 11″.

If you’d like to watch a step-by-step tutorial, check out my Facebook Live HERE where I create another card with this design.

All of the supplies I used are listed below.  To add items to your shopping cart, just click on the image of the products you want to order.  Easy, peasy.  
Wishing you plenty of time to get your fingers inky and a wonderful week ahead.
Stampin’ Hugs,
Michelle
Categories: Dollar Tree, Forever Fern, Forever Greenery, gift, memo pad, notepad, notes, pen, RAK, RSVP

Easy & Elegant Note Pad and Pen

Happy June, Friends!

Today’s project is a real beaut!  This sweet note pad and matching pen are perfect to throw in your purse or work bag.  It’s also a great, little gift for teachers, friends, book club members and more.
Another “plus” is that it takes minimal supplies to create.  You can dress it up or down….your choice.  I will tell you that once you make one you’ll want to make more!
The gorgeous, NEW “Forever Greenery” Designer Series Paper and the coordinating “Forever Fern” stamp set are a perfect pair for this project.  All supplies are listed below with links to all at my Online Store.
The note pads are from Dollar Tree and they come in packs of five.
I bought my locally but they are also available online HERE
The Pentel RSVP pens have the perfect “barrel” to show off the coordinating Designer Series Paper.  They are available at most stores or you can order them online HERE
Pentel R.S.V.P. Ballpoint Pen, Medium Line, Black Ink, 5 Pack (BK91BP5A)
Here a link to my Facebook Live that is posted on YouTube showing you how to create some of your own note pad and pen sets.  Supplies and Measurements are below also.  Enjoy!
SUPPLIES:
1/2″ (1.3 Cm) Circle Punch – 119869

MEASUREMENTS:
Designer Series Paper: 5-1/4″ x 9″ score at 3-3/4″, 4″, 7-3/4″ and 8″ and a 7/8″ x 3-1/4″ strip for the pen Pretty Peacock Cardstock: 7/8″ x 3-1/4″, 2-1/2″ x 4-1/4″, 3-1/4″ x 5-1/4″ Old Olive Cardstock: 2-1/4″ x 4″ Whisper White Cardstock: 2″ x 3-3/4″ Champagne Foil: Scraps Ribbon: 24 inches