Suitably Stamped with Michelle Suit

You can't use up creativity....the more you use...the more you have.

Categories: bath bomb, box, gift, Monogram Messages, Playing with Patterns, Sugar + Spruce

Monogram Messages and a Stinkin’ Cute Gift Box

Happy TGIF!

I’m out here on the deck enjoying a beautiful morning.  Not to worry….it’s going to be a scorcher later.  Welcome to summer in Virginia!
Today’s project was featured last night on my “Create at 8” Facebook Live.  If you don’t follow my on Facebook, you can check it out by searching “Suitably Stamped”.  Here’s what we made…

It’s such a fun box that is 3″ x 3″ square and it will hold all sorts of things.  I wanted a cute way to package up some of my favorite bath bombs from Sugar + Spruce.  (If only we had “smellavision!)  Here’s  a link for you so you can check them out. Sugar + Spruce

This project features three of my favorites….  Playing with Patterns Designer Series Paper (152490), Monogram Messages Stamp Set (152673) and Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon (146912).  They go together like…ummm….peanut butter and jelly!  LOL

To order what you’ll need to create this fun project CLICK HERE

Here’s the one I made live to show you how it’s done……
Here are the measurements and supplies…  the video from my Live is right below.
Measurements:
Box Base 1:  6″ x 8″ score at 3″ on the 6″ side,
score at 1″, 4″ and 7″ on the 8″ side
Box Base 2:  6″ x 6″ score at 3″ on both sides
Box Lid:  5″ x 5″ score at 1″ on all four sides
Handle:  Cardstock:  1″ x 8″, DSP: 3/4″ x 8″
Side/Top Decor:  5ea. cardstock 2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″
5 ea. Designer Series Paper 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″
Tag: 1-5/8″ strip

Okie doke….here is the unedited version of my Facebook Live – “Create at 8” from July16, 2020.  Enjoy!

Categories: fortune cookie, gift, gift bag, Ornate Garden, Ornate Style, Ornate Thanks, packaging

Ornate Gift Packaging

  • Hello, Friends!  I have really been looking forward to sharing this fun project with you.  If you’re like me you probably have quite the stash of Designer Series Paper and it’s just been waiting for its time to shine.  Now is that time!  How many times have you needed gift packaging in a hurry?  I know for me it happens often.  This quick gift bag with the adorable fortune cookie will be the hit of any occasion.  Wait!  There’s more!  Add in some coordinating, stamped tissue paper and they’ll think you are the next Joanna Gaines!
If you’d like to follow along with me as I make these beauties, you can watch the recording from this week’s “Make it with me Monday” Facebook Live further down in this post.  I’ll also add the supply list for you.
Sometimes the thing that makes a gift even more special is the packaging.  That’s my theory anyway.
Remember that all supplies are available at my Online Shop.  Just Click Here to head over there.  Be sure to use this month’s Host Code when ordering  9MGU6JHU
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Alrighty….sit back and relax and check out this fun video from Facebook Live on 7/6/20.
Have questions?  Just email me at suitablystamped@gmail.com


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

Categories: card, fancy fold, floral, gift, Gift Card Holder, hawaiian, hawaiian shirt, island, masculine, origami

Aloha! Hawaiian Shirt Tutorial

Are you suffering from the “winter blues”?  Well, do I have just the project for you.
This festive Hawaiian shirt card/gift card holder is a quick project that’s sure to have you humming island music while you work.
I shared how to make the card and envelope on tonight’s “Create at 8 – Facebook Live”.

Check out the video tutorial below:




Below is the supply list for this project.  All items can be found at my Online Store.
I hope you have tons of fun making these cuties and I hope they send those winter blues packing.
Stamped Blessings,
Michelle
Categories: Baking, cards, cooking, gift, kitchen, Perfect Mix, recipes, Stitched Shapes Framelits

The Perfect Mix

Happy Friday, Friends!
Whether you’re a big time “baker” or looking for the perfect gift for one, this project is for you.  The Perfect Mix stamp set (142930-wood) (142933-clear) has the sweetest images and and sentiments and they are “perfect” for this project.
All of the supplies you’ll need to create this beauty can be found at my Online Store.  Below you’ll find a step-by-step tutorial.  So….what are you waiting for?  Let’s get baking um, I mean stamping!
Perfect Mix Recipe Cards


     Supplies:
•      Stamp Sets – Perfect Mix (w-142930, c-142933)
•      Card Stock – Whisper White (100730)
•      Stamp Pads – So Saffron (126957); Wisteria Wonder (126985)
•      Misc. – Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack (DSP)  (138437); Envelope Punch Board (133774), Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies (145372), Big Shot (143263), Simply Scored Board (122334), Fast Fuse (129026), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)
           Measurements:
•      Whisper White Card Stock:    5-1/2” x 4-1/4”  (recipe cards) and 3” x 3”
•      So Saffron DSP:        9” x 9”
•      Wisteria Wonder DSP:        12” x 1-1/2” scored at 3”, 3-1/2”, 8-1/4” and 8-3/4” (belly band)
•      DSP strips (bottom of recipe cards:  5 1/2” x 3/4”                    
           Instructions: (Hint- I cut the words off each stamp in my set and use the words separately when I need them. If you don’t want to cut off the words, you can use So Saffron and Wisteria Wonder markers to color just the images and stamp them on the cards)1.    Print recipes 4 to a page and cut them out at 5-1/2” x 4-1/4”. This box can fit 18-20 recipe cards.
2.    Stamp baking images in top right corners of the recipe cards using So Saffron and Wisteria Wonder ink. Add a strip of DSP to the bottom of each card.
3.    Stamp oven mitt in So Saffron and “Baking Makes Life Sweeter” in Wisteria Wonder. Cut out using Big Shot and Stitched Shapes circle framelit.
4.    Create a box by scoring the 9” square DSP in the Envelope Punch board by punching/scoring at 3-5/8” AND 4-1/2” on the first side, then turning the paper 45 degrees and lining up the first score lines to punch and score. Repeat until all 4 sides have been punched and scored twice. Round the corners of all points on the top of the punch board.
5.    Cut off the small squares on the inside corners of your envelope/box and fold in on all the score lines to create a box. Adhere using Fast Fuse, leaving top of box open.
6.    Insert recipe cards into box and fold top down.
7.    Wrap Wisteria DSP around the box and adhere to itself in the front to create a belly band that can slide off. Attach “Baking” circle to the front using dimensionals to hide the seam. 

Categories: candy, Disney, fun, gift, Halloween, matchbook, Mickey, Minnie, treats, trick or treat

Disney Matchbook Treats

No Tricks…Just Treats!

Perfectly magical treats for this Halloween…  Give these out to friends, co-workers, mail carriers, teachers…oh, yeah…and kids!  These come together so quickly and they are sure to brings smiles to everyone.  Below you’ll find the measurements and supplies you’ll need. They are available at my Online Store. (not the gummies…those I found at Walgreens).  The sentiment inside is from September’s Paper Pumpkin Kit but there are several more in the Holiday Catalog that would work perfectly.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend…

Happy Stamping!
Michelle