Suitably Stamped with Michelle Suit

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Elftastic News! 2016 Christmas Card Marathon

Happy TGIF, Friends!

I have some “Elftastic” news today!  I have scheduled the 2nd Annual Suitably Stamped Christmas Card Marathon!  Wahoooooo!  It was such a hit last year that I had to do it on two separate days!  I have a feeling that his year’s is going to fill up fast so be sure to save your spot by registering asap.
All the details are below….
Have a happy weekend!
Michelle
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Flourishing Thanks

Happy Monday, Friends!
I can’t believe that it’s August already.  Whew!  This year is just flying by.  I’ve been busy working on new designs to share with you and I have to tell you that I’m just loving the new “Flourish Thinlits”.  I’ve only just started experimenting with them and I can’t seem to get enough of them!
These sweet “Thank You” cards are really quick and easy to put together.  They would be a lovely gift for a bride to be or maybe a mommy to be.  They can be made with any color of the rainbow and still make a statement.
Now, you may be wondering how I got the “spatter” on the background.  Well, I just took the cap off of the brush end of my Black Stampin’ Write Marker and used a “flicking” motion with the brush against the edge of the cap, pointing it at the cardstock.  You can add as much or as little as you’d like.  I think it just adds a fun layer to the design.
Here are the parts and pieces that are included in the “Flourish Thinlits”…
What did I tell you??  The possibilities are endless!
Here is the list of supplies I used to create today’s samples.  All supplies can be found at my Online Store —-> JUST CLICK HERE
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Bonus Days Are Here!

Hello, my friends!

Today is an exciting day!  It’s the first day of a brand new Stampin’ Up! event…”BONUS DAYS”.
Did you get everything you want from the new annual catalog yet? Since it only came out a month ago, you probably still have some items on your wish list, and we have some great news for you! For every $50 you spend in between July 7 and July 31 (before shipping and tax), you’ll get a $5 Bonus Days coupon that you can use August 2–31. This is a great opportunity to shop from your wish list, whether you buy your favorite products now or later in August with your coupons!
Here are all the details…
DETAILS:
 • Promotion Period: July 7–31, 2016 
 • Redemption Period: August 2–31, 2016 
 • An email address is required to participate in this promotion; Bonus Days coupon codes can only be delivered via email. 
 • It is strongly recommended that participants both save emails containing their Bonus Days coupon codes AND write down the coupon codes in a safe place. Codes cannot be resent if the email is lost, and lost codes cannot be recovered. 
 • Bonus Days coupon codes can be redeemed for any product, excluding Starter Kits and Paper Pumpkin subscriptions. New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes can be redeemed.
If you haven’t gotten your own copy of the NEW Annual Catalog…be sure to email me at shellsuit@verizon.net and I’ll pop one in the mail to you asap.
Need a little creative inspiration today?  Here’s a fun card that’s sure to inspire you….
This fun Z-fold card just oozes summer if you ask me.  
Here’s a close up with the gorgeous “Wink of Stella” glistening in the light.
I love how easy the jar came together.  The large jar image was stamped in Archival Black Ink directly onto a piece of the Fruit Stand Designer Series Paper and then cut out.  The jar’s lid was stamped in Versamark ink and then heat embossed with Silver Embossing Powder and then cut out using the Everyday Jars Framelits.  The Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine finishes it off nicely I think.
All supplies are available at my Online Store.  Click on the items below to add them to your cart.
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Summer and Starfish and Sand….Oh, My!

Summer and Starfish and Sand…Oh, My!

Happy July!  I’m not quite sure where June went but July arrived right on time.  It’s been crazy busy here and I must admit that I need to get new running shoes just to keep up.  Whew!  The New Idea Book and Catalog has really inspired me and my creative juices are in full force.  If you don’t have a copy yet, we need to fix that asap because it’s just full of creative inspiration.

Today’s card was created using two of my favorite sets….Timeless Textures and Picture Perfect.  They go together like peanut butter and jelly!  Another favorite of mine is the new Serene Scenery Paper Stack.  It is absolutely gorgeous and it’s definitely one of those stacks where you’ll want to use BOTH sides of the paper.  Decisions…decisions…..

Check out the FREE, step by step tutorial below for all of the goodies used to make this beauty.  All supplies are available at my Online Store at http://suitablystamped.stampinup.net.

Wishing you and yours a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend and to all of my awesome friends up north….Happy Canada Day!

Faith, Trust and Pixiedust,
Michelle

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Starfish Dreams Card

                                                                            All images © 1990-2016 Stampin’ Up!®

Supplies:
Stamps: Picture Perfect Photopolymer Stamp Set [140520] , Timeless Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140517]
Ink : Soft Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad [131181] , Dapper Denim Classic Stampin’ Pad [141394] , Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [126978] , Delightful Dijon Classic Stampin’ Pad [138327] , Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad [126973]
Card Stock : Pool Party A4 Card Stock [124391] , Soft Suede A4 Card Stock [119982] , Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] , Serene Scenery Designer Series Paper Stack [141642]
Tools & Adhesive : Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026] , Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] , Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] , Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] , Paper Snips Scissors [103579]
Ribbon & Trim : Night Of Navy Solid Baker’s Twine [141684] , 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487] , Very Vanilla 1/2″ (1.3 Cm) Lace Trim [141672] , Regals Enamel Dots [141681] , Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246]
Measurements:
     
o   Pool Party – 4 1/4″ x 11″
o   Soft Suede – 3 1/8” x 4 7/8”
o   Serene Scenery DSP Stack 3” x 4 ¾”
o   Whisper White – 3 1/8” x 3 1/8”
Instructions:
  1. Score and burnish fold on base card.
  2. Stamp Grid stamp in Soft Suede from Timeless Textures onto Patterned piece and continue onto base card.  Stamp Leaf stamp in Garden Green onto patterned piece from right hand side going towards centre and up. Stamp small spotty stamp from Timeless Textures over patterned piece and base card where grid has been stamped.  Stamp sentiment from Picture Perfect on Patterned piece in the top left. Adhere patterned piece to Soft Suede piece with Fast Fuse.
  3. Draw a line of glue with the Fine Tip Glue pen 1” from bottom of patterned layer and affix Lace trim to panel. Using Tear n Tape adhere Burlap ribbon slighty overlapping the top of the lace trim. Adhere this panel to base card using Dimensionals
  4. Stamp your Starfish. Top Starfish is in Dapper Denim and base Starfish is Soft Sky.  TIP:  I find it easier to line up if I do the darker stamp first – much easier to see than a paler colour through the block and photopolymer rubber. Cut out with paper snips.
  5. Scrunch your Navy Baker’s Twine up and place on panel – it’s ok to be messy here – don’t use any glue/adhesive to stick this down – you just want it messy and in a circle. Affix Dimensionals to the back of your StarFish and place over your ‘messy’ twine. The Dimensionals will hold your twine in place – use extra dimensionals on the back of the starfish so you hold all the twine.
  6. Decorate your card with Navy Enamel dots and Rhinestones.
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A Tuscan Vineyard – A girl can dream….right?

I’m dreaming of Tuscany!

I’ve always looked at photos of Tuscany and dreamed of walking through fields of sunflowers and sipping on some delicious wine.  It just sounds magical to me.  I was excited to see the NEW “Tuscan Vineyard” stamp set in the new catalog.  The images are beautiful and the possibilities are endless.

The card I’m sharing with you today is a “Triple Time Stamping” design and I think the images I chose from the set are just perfect for this collage stamping design.  I also used some of the NEW Copper Embossing Powder.  It is simply YUMMY!  The “Celebrate Your Day” sentiment is from the NEW “Designer Tin of Cards” stamp set.  It is a wonderful set for SO many occasions and includes 33 stamps!!  WOWZA!

Below you’ll find all of the products that I used to create this little beauty and you can just click on the item(s) you’d like to add to your shopping cart and you’ll be redirected to my Online Store.  If you have any glitches getting that to work, remember you can always go there on your own by copying the following link:  http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/suitablystamped/  and clicking the “Shop Now” tab at the top of the page.

Let me show you the images included in the “Tuscan Vineyard” stamp set….

Isn’t it beautiful??  LOVE it!

Okay…I’m off to get my fingers inky.  I hope you enjoyed today’s project.  See you again soon!

Ciao!
Michelle
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Happiness is…Everyday Jars

Happy Thursday, Friends!

It is a gorgeous day here today and I love having all of the windows open and the music cranked here in the studio.  I’ve been busy creating new samples and class kits with all of the new products that have arrived from the NEW Stampin’ Up! Catalog.  While I’m loving them all….one bundle in particular has stolen my heart….. The “Jar of Love” stamp set and coordinating “Everyday Jars” Framelits.  It’s one of those bundles that just has my brain buzzing with ideas and I LOVE it!
Here are a couple of the beauties I’ve made with the bundle so far….
I love the way the large jar looks in Dapper Denim that has been “stamped off”.  It reminds me of the blue Mason jars I have in my collection.
This fun, little 4″ x 4″ easel card is just too stinkin’ cute.  I love the littlest jar with the firefly image.  It just makes me dream of those summer nights outside catching lightning bugs as a kid.  Isn’t that NEW Petal Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder perfect with this set?  SO fun!  I love having the lid and handle embossed with Silver Embossing Powder too just to add some dimension. 
Both the stamp set and the framelits are available separately, of course, but I love saving money so I took advantage of the bundle discount.  To get yours, just head over to my Online Store.
Okay….I’m off to get my fingers inky today here in the studio.  I hope you’ll come back and visit with me again soon.
Wishing you a magical day,
Michelle
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Hello, Baby Bear

Happy Monday, Friends!

I thought we’d start the week off with some serious cuteness.  Please say “Hello” to “Baby Bear”.   This adorable set is SO life like!  I just adore it.  It comes in photopolymer and is SO easy to line up for realistic images that are picture perfect every time.  I know this set will be well loved in my studio for sure.
Here’s the gate fold card I created for you today….
Baby Bear is stamped first in Smoky Slate ink and the second layer image is stamped in Basic Grey ink to add the details.  The card base is one of the new In Colors, Dapper Denim and it’s paired with Real Red and Smoky Slate accents.  I added a small strip of Silver Foil Paper and some whispy Silver Thread to really make it all come together.
The sentiment is stamped in Basic Grey ink on Real Red card stock and then punched out with the new Duet Banner Punch.  The adorable Designer Series Paper with the grey flags is from the NEW “A Little Foxy” Paper Stack and the Dapper Denim/White striped DSP is from the NEW 2016-18 In Color 12″ x 12″ paper stack.  
Here’s a peek at the inside of the card….
All of the supplies are listed below and to order, just click on the photo and you’ll be taken to your shopping cart at my Online Store at www.SuitablyStamped.stampinup.net

Remember, if you haven’t received your copy of the brand new catalog, just email me with your name and address and I’ll get one out to you right away.  You’re not going to want to miss this one!
Email:  shellsuit@verizon.net

Wishing you a magical day!
Michelle

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NEW Catalog – “Pun Intended”

Hellooooooo My Friends!!!

There’s a brand new catalog in town!  I have one here waiting for YOU.  Be sure to message me to get yours asap.  You are NOT going to want to miss a second of this FABULOUS offering from Stampin’ Up!  This catalog truly is my very favorite.  I love all of the new images, the In Colors, the new Designer Series Paper…..and SO much more!

I’m sharing a fun card with you today that my ladies at Burgers and Cards got to make on Tuesday night as one of their four designs.  The image and sentiment are from a NEW Hostess Stamp Set called “Pun Intended”.  First, let me show you the card and then I’ll show you all of the images in the set.

Isn’t that just stinkin’ cute??  I love those light bulbs and the filament that spells out the word “love” is just the icing on the cupcake if you ask me.  See that beautiful pink card stock?  That’s one of our NEW 2016-2018 In Colors.  It’s called “Flirty Flamingo”.  It’s absolutely awesome because it coordinates SO well with lots of colors in our color families.

Here are all of the images in the “Pun Intended” stamp set:

I just love the artwork and the fonts are right up my alley.  This set is available when you either place an order of $150 or more.  OR….if you place a $75 order at my Online Store this weekend only, you will receive this set as my gift to you.  

If you haven’t gotten to see the NEW Catalog yet, you can always flip through it online by clicking the link  on the right side of this page…  ——>>>  over there  🙂

Now…what it you make your “wish list” and it’s over $99??  Well, then I would suggest you place your order under the “Join Now” option.  That will allow you to choose $125 of ANY products (including Clearance Rack) and pay just $99.   You will receive a discount on your future purchases AND you will have me as your Inkerbelles Stamper Creativity Coach.  It’s a WIN-WIN!

If you’d like to find out more about the “Having in All” option,  Just CLICK HERE

NEW for this catalog from me to you….  Be sure to print out and keep the “Customer Appreciation Coupons” for the year ahead.  Each month I’ll be having a new special deal just for my customers.  Be sure to let me know when you are using a coupon so you’ll get your super deal from me.

Here are your coupons…..  Print them and keep them handy….

Alrighty then…..what are you waiting for?  Let’s get this New Catalog Party started!!
Again, message me for info on how to get a catalog mailed to you asap.
Wishing you a fabulous Friday!
Michelle


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You are a fabulous “Work of Art”

Happy Monday, Friends!

I woke up to a grey, rainy morning and now I’m sitting in my studio with the window open and I can see blue sky, sunshine and white, puffy clouds.  WOOT!  I love spring!

Speaking of spring….I have the perfect “springy” card to share with you today.  I saw this technique and just knew I had to try it right away.  Check this out….

Doesn’t that just sing “SPRING!”?  It’s such a simple technique with a fun “Wow!” factor too.
Using the “Work of Art” stamp set and three colors of your choice, stamp the large “swoosh” image three times at an angle to one side or the other on a 5″ x 3 3/4″ piece of Whisper White card stock.  Then, using the medium butterfly from the Butterflies Thinlits, cut the image using the Big Shot and your magnetic platform.  Then use the Big Shot Die Brush to easily pop all of the little bits and pieces out of the butterfly and set it aside.  Cut a second piece of Whisper White 5″ x 3 3/4″ and, using Stampin’ Dimensionals, layer the first piece on top.  Adhere the butterfly “body” into the negative space that it was originally cut from and, using your fingers, gently curve the wings up to add dimension.
I layered the entire piece on a 5 1/4″ x 4″ piece of Bermuda Bay card stock that had the corners trimmed with the Curvy Corner Trio Punch.  Then that entire piece was adhered to the Daffodil Delight card base cut at 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″.  I stamped the sentiment in Bermuda Bay ink and added a line of Basic Rhinestones to give it some sass and Voila!  Spring has sprung!
If you haven’t gotten the Curvy Corner Trio Punch yet, today is the last day that it’s on Sale on the Weekly Deals.  You can get yours at my Online Store just by CLICKING HERE
Here are all of the supplies I used for today’s card.  They can all be found at the Online Store too.  No lines…No waiting….and you can even shop in your pjs!  
Price: $110.00
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead with time to get your fingers inky!

Stamped Blessings,

Michelle

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“From My Head Tomatoes”??

“Love You From My Head Tomatoes”?

This card just cracks me up!  You just can’t beat a cute play on words.  I fell in love with the “Farmers Market” Designer Series Paper as soon as I laid eyes on it.  It just oozes “home”.  Have you seen all of the designs that are included?  Check these out…
The colors are just yummy and the designs are perfect for all sorts of projects…not just for cards.  Now, you may be looking at the sentiment on my card and wondering what stamp set it’s from.  The answer is….NONE of them.  That’s right.  I created it with one of my favorite products…the Alphabet Rotary Stamp.  You can see it on page 132 in the Annual Catalog.  I just “wheeled up” the words I wanted and stamped them in Archival Black Ink on Very Vanilla card stock and cut them out.  Cool!  Huh??

Well, Stampin’ Up also has a gorgeous stamp set that also coordinates perfectly with the Farmers Market DSP as well.  It’s called “Market Fresh”.  Here are the images that are included in that set…

You can find all of the supplies used on this card at the end of this post/email.  Simply click on the item(s) you need and you’ll be taken right to my Online Store at http://SuitablyStamped.stampinup.net.  Also, you can take advantage of the sweet “Weekly Deals” the same way.  Just click on the items you’d like and VOILA!….before you know it you’ll be choosing your FREE Sale A Bration items!

Sale: $15.00
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Alrighty…before I go I want to make sure to remind you that there is only ONE WEEK LEFT of Sale A Bration.  If you haven’t gotten your FREE products yet, you’d better put a wiggle on!  That coach turns into a pumpkin at the stroke of midnight (MST) on March 31st!

Wishing you a magical day,
Michelle