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Christmas in the air…

Hey there, stampers! Welcome to the next edition of “Michelle’s Playing Catch Up!”. Whew!

That’s okay. I love staying busy. Yesterday the ink was flying here at my place. I had a house full of stampers for the September “Christmas Stamp a Stack” class. They each got to create 12 lovely cards and envelopes and they had SO much fun. There were three designs and they made four of each. What a great way to get a jump start on Christmas cards, huh??

Here are two of the designs they made. I don’t have a photo of the third one yet.

The first one features a sweet, little “lady” named Roxie. She’s one of Santa’s sweetest reindeer and the latest Punch Art Critter here at Suitably Stamped Studio.

Isn’t she just a happy, little girl?

Here’s the second one….

I love this new stamp from the Holiday Catalog. It’s called “O Holy Night” It comes in both Wood Mount and Clear Mount. Wood #131832 Clear #131835. The card base is embossed with the Snowflake Embossing Folder and I added “bling” to make it POP. I LOVE the new bow design too. It’s simple! It’s just 3 ovals punched out and then “snap, crackle, POP” you have a bow! Isn’t that the coolest??

I really have been busy creating and getting ready for my upcoming classes. I will be sharing two of the projects with you tomorrow….so stay tuned!

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead,

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Clearance Sale??

Happy Thursday Peeps!

GREAT NEWS to share today!! Stampin’ Up! just added a bunch of new items to the Clearance Rack!! For those of you who follow my Punch Art Critters….One of my most used and favorite punches is on there!! The Blossom Builder Punch is now just $6.79! WOW! Also, there are assortments of 8 1/2 x 11 card stock for just $2.79 a pack! WOOT! Run….don’t walk (ok…just CLICK) to grab a few deals before they’re gone. Just Click Here

Now for a fun Halloween card to brighten your day…This is one of the cards from my recent “Just Cards” stamp camp. I just love it!!

Ok….I’m off to stamp and prep for this weekend’s “Christmas Stamp a Stack” class here at my place. I’m really looking forward to sharing these new Christmas card designs with all the ladies who will be here.

Have a magical day!
Michelle

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Outside the Box…

Hello, my friends,

It’s so good to be back with you. I feel like I’ve been moving at the speed of light and it’s just time to breathe. Last week was my first week back at school and I love my new students. There are six boys in our class and they are all really cool kids. I’m always nervous about everyone settling in but I have to admit that this class was raring to go on day one. After taking a year off and working in reading and math resource, I’m back in Special Ed and working with kids with autism again. I’m praying for a GREAT, productive year. 🙂

Yesterday I had my monthly “Just Cards” class here and we had a blast. The girls got to make five different cards and I’ll be sharing them with you this week here on my blog. I really love this first card. It’s an “out of the box” card for me. You know how I am….the more layers, embossing, glitz and embellishments…the better. LOL Well, check out this card….I promise you….I really created it!

See what I mean? I really am pleased with it. I think it works great as a masculine card too. Those are more of a challenge for me. I’m way more comfortable with “girly” and “froo froo”.

I used the “Wetlands” stamp set. It’s really a great set and this was one of the newest sets I’d ordered so it was the first time it was inked up. Trust me….it will get a LOT more ink time in my studio. Here are all of the images included in the set.

“Wetlands” Wood Mount: #126695 Clear Mount #126697

It’s so versatile and just an all around great set to have on hand. If you’d like to get a set of your very own, just head over to my Online Store by clicking the shopping cart above. Remember…You can shop 24/7….shop in your pjs….the lights are always on and you never have to wait in line.

I’ll be creating this week for my “September Christmas Stamp A Stack” next Saturday. I love having them and I can’t wait to share my new ideas with the ladies.

Well, I’m off to bed. Lots to do tomorrow and I absolutely need my “beauty” sleep.

Wishing you a magical day ahead,

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New Classes!!

Hey there, Stampers!

Have you heard about the next two card classes? You’re gonna want to be here for these!

I can’t wait to show you what I’ve designed. Check your calendar and then RSVP to save your seat.

The August Christmas Stamp A Stack filled up quickly so don’t wait.

“Fill ‘er up!” Card Class

Saturday, September 7th, 2013

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Come and create 5 lovely cards with matching envelopes and fill up your card box for all occasions.

Class fee: $15 All supplies are included. Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, September 5th.

**Bring a friend and you both will get to create an exclusive VIP project****Place an order for $30 in merchandise and your class will be FREE**

“September’s Christmas Stamp A Stack”

Saturday, September 15th, 2013

2:00-4:30 p.m.

Come and create 12 beautiful Christmas and Winter themed cards with matching envelopes.

You will create 4 each of 3 different designs. Be ready this year to send out your gorgeous,

hand stamped Christmas cards.Class Fee: $25 All supplies are included

**Bring a frinds and you both will get to create an Exclusive VIP project**

**Place an order of $50 and your class is FREE**

Please RSVP no later than September 12th.

I hope to see you soon!

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Etch a Birthday

Happy Sunday, Peeps!

As I type this I’m lounging on our deck while I watch Mike assemble our new fire pit. I’m SO excited! I love fall and all of those crisp evenings. I can’t wait to try it out.

I wanted to check in and share a card that has been in my head for the last few days and this morning I had to just stop what I was doing and go in and make it. It absolutely makes me smile. I hope you will too.

Isn’t that fun? It sure brings back the memories from when I was young and playing with my Etch A Sketch. 🙂 It’s great because it’s a quick and easy card that packs a “punch”. Mike asked me how I thought of the design for this card and I asked him if he wanted the truth. He did.
The other day (for some odd reason) I went in the kids’ bathroom to….um….use the facilities. 🙂 While I was there I saw that Linz had hung up one of our Disney beach towels. It has pics of lots of Disney characters on it including some from Toy Story. Well….I saw the image of “Etch” from that movie and that was that. I couldnt wait to create one out of card stock. I love the “Sketched Birthday” Stamp Set too. Here are all of the images that come in the set…


Sketched Birthday #130246 – Clear Mount – $17.95

Ok….I’m thinking it might just be time for a Sunday afternoon nap. I’d better get those in before football season starts.

Wishing you a happy and relaxing day,

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Peach Pickin’ Wednesday

Good Morning Peeps!

We had an awesome trip to visit family in upstate New York and we even got to meet up with more family at Niagara Falls during the last week. What an incredible time we had! I only have today and tomorrow to soak in the summertime before I head back to work on Friday. Today we are headed out to the Shenandoah Valley to pick peaches. YUM! I thought while we were busy out there that I would share a few beautiful swaps that I received at Convention this year. I have SO many to show you but we will start with these. Let me tell you…these are some talented ladies.

Just a couple of reminders before I go….

**Paper Pumpkin Special – Time is running out to take advantage of the Paper Pumpkin $10 special. It ends on August 31st. You can check out all the details at www.mypaperpumpkin.com. Be sure to select me as your demonstrator.

**Pick A Kit Special – Want to get all your stamping and paper crafting stuff at a discount? Want to do what I do? Want to be a part of my Inkerbelles Team? When you take advantage of the Stampin’ Up! opportunity for just $99 (no tax/no shipping) you can pick one of four bonus kits for FREE. Just CLICK HERE to see them now. Remember….You choose $125 of ANY of our products (including digital downloads) and pay just $99. Plus you will get the kit of your choice for FREE. Contact me if you have any questions. I’d LOVE it!!

Alrighty then….time to head ’em up and move ’em out!

Wishing you a magical, fun filled day,

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NEW Thinlits are rockin’ my socks!

Hey there, Peeps! Happy Thursday…

I am coming to you from my deck this morning. I can’t believe that I’m sitting here in a hoodie on my deck in August in Virginia! What in the world??? I don’t know but I’m loving it.

I want to share one of the fab, new products we got to see at Convention this year with you today. They are seriously the coolest. They are called “Thinlits”. There are two different sets that come with accessories for you to be able to create fun cards and tons of other projects. There’s also a set of words in the Expressions Thinlits that are just too stinkin’ cute. The three words included in the set are “Thankful”, “Merry”, and “Love”. They are awesome to use to embellish your projects and cards. Here’s a video from Stampin’ Up! with a little “how to” for you…

Ok…Let me show you what they look like.

Label Card Thinlit Dies #133479

Circle Card Thinlit Dies #133480

Isn’t that the coolest?? I have so many ideas and so little time! I will have lots to share with you very soon.

To order your Thinlits just head over to my Online Shop. You can either Click Here or just click on the shopping cart up above. I’d love to see what you come up with. Send me a photo of your creations.

Wishing you a magical day!

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NEW Disney Princess Punch Art Debut!

Hello, my friends!

I’m seriously busting my buttons while working on this post. If you’ve followed my blog for awhile you know that I truly LOVE punch art. I love all the fun things that I see when I look at the fun punch designs and just the endless possibilities that they provide. It’s like I said at the Baltimore Regionals….You should think about punches as a “staple” in your wardrobe…they are capable of creating SO much more than just their regular shape.

Another thing you probably know about me is that I LOVE Disney. I have LOVED creating punch art Disney Princess Dresses and I have really appreciated all your support (and orders). Well, tonight I’m adding to the Princess Punch Art line. Cinderella, Snow White and Belle have made room in the royal court for…..(drumroll)…..

MULAN

Here’s my latest design….

I had SO much fun creating this one. I really hope you like it. I’ve already shot the photos for the color tutorial and it will be released soon. I will be posting all of the info here on my blog so be sure to keep checking back.

If you haven’t seen the other Princess Dress Punch Art yet, just click at the top of the page on the “Tutorials” tab. There you’ll be able to see Cinderella, Snow White and Belle’s dresses.

I’m off to work on more fun creations to share with you.

Wishing you a magical day!

Michelle

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A Sweet Celebration

Good Monday Morning!

It’s another gorgeous day here in our neck of the woods. It feels more like a September day than August. I’m loving being able to open all the windows and hang my clean sheets on the line.

I’m also happy to have time to be back in the studio creating. I had a lot of fun yesterday designing new cards for my upcoming Christmas Stamp A Stack in August class that will be here next Monday. If you’d like to join in the fun, just leave me a comment or email me. I’d love to have you here.

When the new catalog came out I went through it with sticky notes and marked everything on my Wish List page by page. The stamp set I used on today’s card was one of those sets. I love it!! Its called “Cycle Celebrations”. One of the other items I marked with the coordinating Designer Series Paper. I had NO idea how cute it was until I had it in my hot, little hands. WOW! SO stinkin’ cute!!

First, let me show you the card…..

Isn’t it bright and cheery? I love all of the colors in the DSP pack and I am really happy with the way it all coordinated. Did you know that Stampin’ Up! prints a list of all of the colors that coordinate with every pack of Designer Series Paper right on the back of each package? It’s such a great resource and take away all that pesky guess work.

Now….Here are the stamps included in the

“Cycle Celebrations” stamp set

(Wood Mount #130270/Clear Mount #130273)….