Suitably Stamped with Michelle Suit

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

Categories: Charlie, farm, pig, punch art, stampinupdemonstrator, SuitablyStampedStudio

Hello, Charlie! – NEW Punch Art

Happy TGIF!

I couldn’t wait a second longer to share this sweet, new guy with all of you.  I couldn’t even wait to get a tutorial done!  THAT’S how excited I am about ‘Charlie”.
So…without further ado…..  Please welcome Charlie to the Suitably Punched Critter Family.
He just makes me SMILE really big!  Now…if you’d like a tutorial on how to create a Charlie of your very own, I’ll be offering a FREE TUTORIAL to anyone who places a $30 order from now through January 31st.  Be the very first to get yours….for FREE!
We are waiting for a “wintry mix” here in Virginia so I’m hoping to have plenty of time to play in the studio.  I’ll keep you posted.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend…
Michelle
Categories: animation, birthday, celebrate, Dreamworks, hooray, kids, paper, Poppy, punch art, punches, SuitablyStampedStudio, Trolls

NEW Punch Art! Weclome, Poppy!

Happy Hump Day, Peeps!

I have just the thing to get you over the “hump” today.  How about some fun, new, stinkin’ cute punch art??  Yep!  I have to tell you that this little lady has been bugging me to make her into punch art for the last two weeks.  I know…I know…I’m weird.  No biggie.  LOL  Sometimes I struggle with ideas for new punch art but not today.  “Poppy” is the darling little “scrapbooker” from the new Dreamworks movie “Trolls”.  I just adore her!  She was definitely meant to be because this punch art gal came together really quickly.  Here she is….
Isn’t she just a ray of sunshine??  I love her happy face and just the joy she brings.
I haven’t gotten a tutorial together for her yet.  I just really couldn’t wait to share her with everyone.
If you’d like to know what I used etc., please send me a note or leave a comment here on the blog.
I’m off to be a Mimi for the afternoon but I’ll be back later with another fun project for you.
Until then,  get those fingers inky and have fun!
Stamped Blessings,
Michelle
Categories: blog hop, Creative Circle, design team, diy, Halloween, papercrafts, pop up card, punch art, punches, spooky, Stampin' Up!, Suitably Stamped, trick or treat, Wilma Vanderspook

Creative Circle Design Team – October Blog Hop

Hello, Friends!

I’m beyond excited today as I type this post.  I was asked to be a part of the Creative Circle Design Team Blog Hop!  Woot!  I’m so honored to be one of the designers that are included in this fun and talented group of ladies.

The Creative Circle Blog Hop is on the 6th of each month.  How fun that I get to post my very first one on October 6th since it is my 32nd wedding anniversary.
The theme for this month’s hop is the incredibly popular “Pop Up Card”.  When I started designing my card, I decided to go BIG or go home.  LOL  I designed a brand new punch art critter just for the occasion.  I absolutely love her.  If you’ve followed me and my punch art, you know that I always name my critters.  This lovely little lady’s name is “Wilma Vanderspook”.  She just makes me smile from ear to ear.  Wilma is different than most of my “critters” because she’s the leading lady of a new “exclusive” punch art family I’m going to be offering from time to time.  More on that later….I just can’t wait any longer to share her with you!

Ladies and Gents….I give you “Ms. Wilma Vanderspook”!

…and now for the  POP UP….

Isn’t that Pop Up just the coolest thing ever??  Every time I’ve opened it to show it I hear gasps and “How’d you do that??”.  It’s SO much fun (and addictive!)

The Exclusive Punch Art Critters (or EPACs for short) will have step by step tutorials available ONLY with a purchase.  They will not be sold separately.  When an EPAC is posted, it will be noted and the tutorial will be FREE with a purchase of $30 or more at my Online Store.  Once you’ve placed your order, you’ll send me an email requesting the tutorial(s) of your choice.  I will then email you the tutorial file.  Cool! Huh??

Alrighty…time for you to hop on over (actually back to the beginning) to see Sandra’s beautiful creation at The Scrap ‘n Stamp Shop.  Just click below.  Please come back and visit again soon!  Now…off you go….

Stamped Blessings,
Michelle


Categories: Fox Builder, Foxy Friends, Punch, punch art

Grateful For You

Hello, Friends!

Wow!  We just arrived home this evening from a wonderful week of family, fun and relaxation at the Outer Banks in North Carolina and I am SO ready to hit the ground running.  There’s just a little over a week left before the Holiday Catalog goes LIVE and I have SO many ideas to share.  If you haven’t already gotten a copy of the Holiday Catalog, please message me at shellsuit@verizon.net net with your address and I’ll get one out to you jiffy quick.  It is FABULOUS!!

Until then, I want to share this sweet card with you and all of the instructions to create it too.  These sweet raccoons were created with the NEW “Fox Builder” Punch.  I have to tell you, this punch is going to be like the Owl Builder Punch for me.  There are SOOOOO many ideas and designs to create with it.  It’s a definite “must have” if you ask me.  It can be found on page 188 of your regular Annual Catalog.  Item #141470

It coordinates perfectly with the “Foxy Friends” stamp set that you can find on page 57 – Item #141549

Be sure to check out all of the “Pin”spiration on my “Foxy Friends” Pinterest Board.  
Just click here  https://www.pinterest.com/suitablystamped/foxy-friends-inspiration/

Want to order these fun, foxy items or other supplies?  Just go to my Online Store by clicking here  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/suitablystamped/

Just in case you missed it…be sure to to also check out the details below about my “Holiday Paper Share” that’s coming up SOON.  It’s going to be awesome!

Alrighty….without further ado….Here’s your Project of the Day….”Grateful For You”.  

Enjoy!

Grateful Raccoons


All images © 1990-2016 Stampin’ Up!®



Supplies:

  • Stamp Sets: Foxy Friends (141549), Acorny Thanks (139718)
  • Inks: Calypso Coral (126983), Mint Macaron (138236), Basic Gray Archival (140932), Basic Black Archival (140931), Soft Suede (126978)
  • Paper: Calypso Coral (122925), Smoky Slate (131202), Whisper White (100730), Mint Macaron (138337), A Little Foxy Designer Series Paper Stack (141637)
  • Other: Fox Builder Punch (141470), Owl Builder Punch (hair bow) (117074), Smoky Slate 1/8” Stitched Ribbon (141687), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), SNAIL Adhesive (104332), Glue Dots (103683), Paper Snips (103579)

Measurements: 
Smoky Slate cardstock:  5 ½” x 8 ½”
Calypso Coral cardstock:  3 ¼” x 4”
Whisper White cardstock:  3” x 3 ¾”
From the A Little Foxy Designer Series Paper Stack:
            Calypso Coral Woodgrain:  5 ¼” x 4”
            Polka Dots on White Background: 3 ¾” x 4 ½”
Instructions:
  1. Stamp the tree trunk image in Soft Suede ink on the 3” x 3 ¾” piece of Whisper White card stock.  The 3” sides should be at the top and bottom.  Stamp image centered from left to right about ¼” up from the bottom edge.
  2. Using Mint Macaron and Calypso Coral ink, stamp the mushroom images of your choice on both sides of tree stump. 
  3. Next, stamp the leaf arch in Calypso Coral ink centered from left to right at the top edge of the Whisper White piece.
  4. Using the Fox Builder Punch and Smoky Slate cardstock, punch out two sets of shapes so that you have enough parts for two raccoons.
  5. With Basic Gray Archival ink, stamp the mask/eyes, tail stripes and legs/feet) as shown above.  For the girl raccoon you will only need the head and body pieces.  The rest can be set aside.
  6. Stamp the eyes and noses of both raccoons using the Basic Black Archival Ink.
  7. Use SNAIL adhesive to attach the boy raccoon’s tail so that it extends from the right side of the image. 
  8. Next, using Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhere the boy raccoon’s body so that he’s sitting on the tree stump.
  9. Using SNAIL Adhesive, adhere the girl raccoon’s body at a slight angle behind his being sure to just tuck her in behind his side. 
  10.  Adhere her head with SNAIL Adhesive so that she’s peeking out over his shoulder.
  11.  Adhere the boy raccoon’s head using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  12.  Stamp the “Grateful for You” sentiment onto a scrap of Mint Macaron cardstock.  Cut out a   banner with Paper Snips and “flag” the ends.  Adhere banner with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  13. Take the Woodgrain Designer Series Paper and wrap a 6” piece of Smoky Slate 1/8” Stitched Ribbon with placement as shown.  Add SNAIL Adhesive to side edges of the DSP and wrap the ribbon around to the back so that it is secure.
  14. Tie a bow using the Smoky Slate 1/8” Stitched Ribbon and adhere using a Glue Dot.
  15. Punch two hearts out of Calypso Coral cardstock using the Owl Builder Punch and adhere them with the bottom points touching using Glue Dots.
  16. To finish, adhere layers as shown using SNAIL adhesive.
I’m thrilled to be offering all of the NEW Designer Series Paper from the Holiday Catalog to you in my NEW Holiday Paper Share.  When you participate you will receive 42 ea. 6″ x 6″ paper samples and 4 ea. 3″ x 6″ paper samples in the mail from me.  You will have a sweet sampling of all the beautiful new paper designs from this fabulous Holiday Catalog.  Here’s what’s included…
2016 Holiday Paper Share will include:
42 paper samples: 6″x6″
4 paper samples: 3″x6″
  • Petals & Paisleys Specialty: 5 samples 6×6, + 2 samples 3×6
  • Candy Cane Lane; 6 samples 6×6
  • Halloween Night Specialty: 5 samples 6×6, + 2 samples 3×6
  • Fancy Frost: 6 samples 6×6
  • Presents & Pinecones: 6 samples 6×6
  • Copper Foil: 1 sample 6×6
  • Pumpkin Pie Glimmer: 1 sample 6×6
  • Warmth & Cheer Stack: 12 samples 6×6
Cost for one share:  $15.00
Shipping cost:  $4.50 (1st class bubble mailer – tracking included)
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Sign Up:
email me at shellsuit@verizon.net with the following info:  
  • your name
  • your address and phone #
  • the email address you use for PayPal*
  • subject line: 2016 Holiday paper share
You will be added to the reservation list and receive a Paypal invoice via email 8/27/16.  
All invoices need to be paid before I place the order on 9/1/16.
Once the paper arrives, it will be cut, sorted and packaged to mail back out to you.
**If you do not have a PayPal account, you will be able to pay via debit or credit card through PayPal.  If you have any questions, please message me at shellsuit@verizon.net.
I’m excited to be able to share all of these fabulous, new papers with you!  Reserve yours today!
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead,
Michelle
Categories: card ideas, cards, Christmas, Convention 2015, ideas, InspireCreateShare2015, Near and Far, punch art, swaps, Wanna Swap Wednesday

“Wanna Swap?” Wednesday

Hey there, Stampers!

Welcome to the first edition of “Wanna Swap?” Wednesday!

I will be sharing some of my very favorite swaps from Stampin’ Up! Convention and other swaps that I participate in every Wednesday.  What are “swaps”?  Well, swaps are how we stampers share ideas with one another (to put it simply).  Now, at Convention there are swappers who bring anywhere from 25 to 500 cards to swap.  Yep!  Can you imagine 500 swaps????? Whew!  This year I made 100 swaps and I just had the best time meeting new friends as we shared ideas and traded swaps.

So….today you’ll get your first taste of the beauties I got to bring home with me this year and also some of the awesome swaps from an incredible group of stampers in our “Near and Far” swap group.
Are you ready??  Okay…Here ya go….

This was one of my own – Clean and Simple Swap
By: Leena Girsa

By:  Dawn Hoffman
By:  Deb Calandrelle

By:  Deborah Dodson
The BEST part about swapping for me is getting to see styles, colors and even techniques that I have never tried.  How fun is THAT??  I can’t wait to share more of these beauties with you.
Be sure to stop back by next Wednesday for more “Wanna Swap?” Wednesday fun!
Stamped Blessings,