Suitably Stamped with Michelle Suit

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

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Undefined “Owl”

Hey there, Stampers!
 
I’m baaaack!  I had an incredible time at Stampin’ Up!’s Leadership Conference in Houston, TX.I flew back home yesterday and let me tell you….it was a LOT colder here in Virginia.  Whew!  That’s okay though…I was beyond thrilled to see Mike and the kids at the airport.  Like I always say, “There’s no place like home!”.  I have lots of photos and info to share with you but since it’s getting close to midnight I thought I’d show you what I worked on tonight.
 
This is seriously cool… While I was at Stampin’ Up! Leadership last week, I had a chance to try my hand at our “Undefined” stamp carving kit. The kit includes everything you see in the photo (carving tools, rubber, wood blocks, marker). You can draw your own image/design or you can Google one and copy it. Just draw it on a piece of paper that will fit on one of the blocks with a pencil…flip the paper over onto the piece of rubber provided in the kit, and “rub” the design so that it transfers. Then you simply use the carving tools to create your very own stamp. I sketched an owl…The photos below show it in process. The card below is the one I create with my new stamp tonight. 
 
 
 How cool is THAT?? If you’d like to try it out, just send me a quick note and I’ll get you started.
 
Wouldn’t you love to try your hand at creating some of your own?  To get your Undefined Kit just click on the shopping cart above.  If you have any questions, please email me at shellsuit@verizon.net.
 
Wishing you a magical day,
 
Michelle
 
 
 

 
 
 
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You’re One in a Minion

Happy Friday!

It's day two here at Stampin' Up! Leadership in Houston, TX. Today we will be attending classes, sharing ideas and information and then tonight we are having a "Stamping Night Out". It sounds like tons of fun and I can't wait to play with all of the new sneak peek projects.

I thought I'd share one of my swap cards with you. This is the last one I have so I made sure to take a photo of it before I give the last one away. Here is my Minion card(from Despicable Me). I used the circle flip card framelit and it couldn't have been easier.

I hope it makes you smile. 😄

Stampin' smiles,

Michelle

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New Blog Friends!

What a magical way to start my day today! While in line at Starbucks, I met a wonderful lady named Oksana Semenska. When I introduced myself she said, "I know who you are! I read your blog!". No way!

What an amazing feeling getting to meet new friends. "Hello" to all of Oksana's friends back home in Florida!

God is SO good!

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Abigail and Shelli

She did it! My new punch art sweetie, “Abigail”, not only came to Leadership 2014…she got to meet (and go home with!) our CEO, Shelli Gardner!! I’m positively floating on air! Dreams DO come true!

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Let’s Go!!!

Rose-Ellen and I are ready to roll! Headed to our first General Session here in Houston at SU! Leadership 2014!! #LEADERship2014 #stampinup

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Meet “Abigail” A NEW Punch Art Cutie

Happy Saturday, Stampin’ Friends!
I’m SO stinkin’ excited to share a brand new punch art pal with you. 
 I spent most of the day in the studio today working on swap designs for Stampin’ Up! Leadership Conference this coming week.  I’ll be flying to Houston, TX on Wednesday and I can’t wait to get there.  Leadership is always such an inspiration and I am blessed to be able to go again this year.  I will be taking lots of photos while I’m there and I’ll be sharing them with you.
Okay…back to the punch art.  Sometimes I sit in the studio and just stare at the stamp sets praying for my “stampin mojo” to kick in….sometimes it comes and sometimes….well, not so much.  I’ve had some awesome stampin’ friends tell me when I’m struggling that I need to go back to what I love.  I love punch art.  Plain and simple.  So after creating a few cute cards, I still didn’t come away with that “Wow!” feeling.  Now, I’d be lying if I said that I had Abigail in my head and just, “Pow!”….put her together.  Nope.  I started with a little piece of the “Sweet Sorbet” Designer Series Paper. ( It’s one of the new ones you can get for FREE during Sale-A-Bration…more about that later…)  Long story short….Here’s what came to life on my desk….
Please say “Hello” to Abigail...
I just love her!  She makes me smile. 
 I already have a couple of friends for in mind. 
 I can’t wait to get started on them.
Just a reminder before I go….the Occasions Catalog is LIVE and ready for you.  
If you don’t have a copy yet, message me and I’ll get one in the mail to you lickety split.
If you’d like to browse through the catalog online, just JUST CLICK HERE.
Wishing you a magical day,
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Don’t Miss Out!

Happy Monday Peeps!

It’s the last Monday of 2013 and I hope you’re ready for all of the exciting possibilities that 2014 has in store.  Here are a few reminders for you….


HOLIDAY CATALOG ENDS ON JANUARY 2ND:
Be sure to get those “must have items” before they’re gone.  This catalog was just full of wonderful goodies and I’ve stocked up on several of my favorites.  Have you?  Just CLICK HERE to shop the Holiday Catalog at my Online Store.


CLEARANCE RACK:
There are still lots of rockin’ deals on the Clearance Rack.  There are some that are as much as 80% OFF!
Be sure to get them before they’re gone.  Just CLICK HERE to shop the Clearance Rack at my Online Store.

WEEKLY DEALS:
Don’t miss out on the deals of the week.  Just CLICK HERE to see the what’s on special this week at my Online Store. 

I can’t wait for all that I’ll be sharing with you in the coming year.  I hope that you all have a happy and bountifully blessed 2014.

Stamped Blessings,

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Introducing the BRAND NEW “Inkerbelles MDS Club”

Hey there, Stampers!!

We have been going non-stop since I got out for Winter Break and it’s been wonderful having time to just enjoy our family and friends.  I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas and I also hope you’re ready for an exciting NEW YEAR here with me.  I have been working on something VERY exciting and I’m finally ready to let all of you in on it. 

I’m thrilled to announce that starting in February 2014 I am starting a brand new 
“Inkerbelles MDS Club”!!
MDS (My Digital Studio) is Stampin’ Up’s awesome digital design software and it is UH-MA-ZING.  I admit that I was not very quick at getting on board the MDS train just because I LOVE working with stamps, ink and card stock and getting my hands dirty.  Well…after playing with MDS and getting to know my way around, I’m a HUGE fan.  It’s not just for scrapbooking or just for making cards.Nope….  You will be amazed at all that you can do with it.

Now….one of the BONUSES that comes with joining this fun club with me….I am thrilled to announce that I will be sharing “MDS Punch Art”!!  Yep!!  I can’t wait to share the adorable projects with punch art made completely with My Digital Studio.  They will rock your socks!!  So here are the deets….

The new “Inkerbelles MDS Club” will work two different ways…

“MY PLACE” OPTION:  The first will be an option for those who would like to come to class here with me. 

You’d bring your laptop with you, log on via my WiFi and you would work step-by-step through projects with me as I create them on the big screen.  We’ll go at YOUR pace.  You can kick your shoes off…ask questions and create with me and other stampin’ friends.  You will need to have purchased the basic MDS program ($19.95) at MY Online Store and have it installed on your laptop prior to class. 
Each month there will be five (5) (or maybe more) projects that we will create in class with the “Download of the Month”.    **All downloads for class will need to be purchased from MY Online Store and installed before the day of class since our time together is limited and we want to get as much done together as possible.**  Class Fee for both clubs will vary depending on the downloads we will be using but will average out to $25 per class.  At the conclusion of class I will guide you through the ordering process to have your new projects printed through me and Stampin Up!.  The print quality is awesome and I’m sure you will be pleased and SO proud of your new creations when they arrive in the mail.

“YOUR PLACE” OPTION:  The second option is for those who are either long distance or simply can’t be here in person.

You would need to have purchased the basic MDS program ($19.95) at MY Online Store and have it installed on your computer.  You will be able to work on your projects at your own pace at home (or at Starbucks etc. )  🙂  Each month there will be five (5) (or maybe more) projects that you will be able to create with the “Download of the Month”.  You will receive the video tutorials to use at your convenience and follow along with me.  Once your projects have been completed, you will be able to follow the instructions I send you to order your printed projects through me and Stampin’ Up!.  The print quality is awesome and I’m sure you will be pleased and SO proud of your new creations when they arrive in the mail.

FEBRUARY CLUB INFO:

The “My Place” Option will be held on Saturday, February 22nd, 2014.  Sign up will close on February 15th, 2014.  All downloads need to be purchased by that date.
The “Your Place” Option sign up and download purchase dates are the same.  Video release dates will be posted after the “in person” class has been completed. 

I can’t wait to get started!  I have SO much to share with you!  If you have any questions, please contact me.  I am really looking forward to a brand new adventure with you!

Stamped Blessings,