 Happy New Week and Hello, Spring!
I don’t know about you, but I am SO ready for spring. I saw a few daffodils blooming today and it’s just the best feeling ever. I have been busy, busy since I returned from Canada. I have a BIG class announcement for you today. Leena Girsa and I have designed and AWESOME
“Disney/Project Life by Stampin’ Up!” – ALBUM IN A DAY
and we are thrilled to offer it both here in the US and in Canada.
The details will be released and sign up will begin at the conclusion of
Sale A Bration (March 31st).
This is going to be BIG!! Disney isn’t just MY vacation of choice….there are MANY, many people who have hundreds (or maybe thousands) of photos from both Disneyland and Walt Disney World just sitting in boxes, on their computers and even on their mobile devices. It’s time to make the magic happen and preserve them so everyone can relive that magic for years to come. If you haven’t heard of or tried Project Life by Stampin’ Up!, trust me….it’s QUICK and EASY. Plus, all of the pages are designed for you and your kits will be ready to assemble!! How awesome is THAT???
There’s punch art galore and even special “secret” compartments for
journaling and your memorabilia.
I will give you a little hint….This class will debut in May….that’s all I can say.
So….dig out those photos from Disney or go and have them printed.
You’re NOT going to want to miss this one!!!
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Leena, Lacy and Belinda….
Hello, my friends!
Wait ’til you see what I’ve been up to! First of all….I have exciting news! I NOW have my very first stamp in my passport! Yep….I traveled outside of the US for the very first time this past weekend and I went all the way to Canada…all alone! HAHAHA! I know…for those of you who are seasoned travelers this sounds pretty lame. For me, though, it was a big deal. I flew to Toronto, Canada to visit my amazing friend, Leena. Ours is a friendship that came to be thanks to Stampin’ Up! and the Man Upstairs. Wow! What an incredible blessing she is in my life. We spent most of our (very short) time together doing what we love to do….STAMPING!
We have had many FaceTime conversations making plans for some pretty exciting NEW projects and events that we will be announcing very soon. We can’t WAIT to share them with all of you!!
One of the “magical” places she took me during my visit was the Lindt Chocolate Outlet. WOWZA!!
It was AWESOME! Now…one thing that we crafters and stampers tend to do is find everyday items to use in projects. I knew at first glance when we walked into the Lindt outlet that we were going to have a very long list of fun projects to create with the pure deliciousness that greeted us there.
Here’s one of the sweet “inspirations” we first laid eyes on. We knew immediately exactly what we wanted to create…..
How cute is THAT?? Check out those stinkin’ cute ladybug chocolates too!
Okay….so we gathered all of our inspiration….and maybe a few extras to sustain us while we worked…and headed back to Leena’s studio.
How many of you have stacks of these empty embellishment containers gathering dust in your craft space?
You know you just CAN’T throw them out because surely there’s the perfect project just waiting for you to use them. THIS is that project!
Ok….so as the title says, this post is about “Leena, Lacy and Belinda”….I’ve told you about Leena so now let me introduce you to…..
“Belinda the Bee” and “Lacy the Ladybug”….
Aren’t they just stinkin’ cute?? We had SO much fun creating them and getting them just right. We cut out the center section of the lids of the containers and added a window sheet so that the chocolates stay put. The wings “fan out” and reveal the chocolate inside. We lined the inside of the containers with cardstock circles and added a “rim” with cardstock to the lids. The wings are attached with brads so they move!! What “cutie patooties” would be complete without a touch of the sparkly “Wink of Stella” on their noses and cheeks.
We haven’t put together a tutorial for these girls yet but if you’re interested, just let us know.
I feel SO incredibly blessed to have such an awesome friend and I LOVE working with her.
You’re not going to want to miss what we have in store for you.
If you’re in Canada, (or anywhere in the world for that matter), check out her blog at http://alacards.blogspot.com/ She’s an incredible stamper and will inspire you. Trust me! Check out her awesomeness!
Wishing you a wonderful day ahead…
Stamped Blessings,
Michelle
“Sheldon” the Dinosaur and the Weekly Deals
“Sheldon” is in the house!
People often ask me how in the world I look at punched shapes and see the “critters” I create. I honestly don’t have a good answer. My weird, little brain just seems to break down whatever critter I’m making into shapes and then I pull out the punches I need to make it. I know…that’s the “down and dirty” version but I don’t really have a better explanation. It has absolutely become my greatest crafting joy and passion. I LOVE IT!
“Sheldon” came about a little bit differently. When the photo of the Weekly Deals (see below) popped up on my screen today and I saw the “Flower Medallion” punch (#137417) my hands just started itching to use it to create some sort of critter… My brain just screamed, “DINOSAUR”!! Lol Now, some of my punches get used daily and others…not as much. The Flower Medallion falls into the “not as much” category. Don’t get me wrong…I love the punch…it’s just not one I use all the time. Well, this was it’s time!! It didn’t disappoint. Now, the Flower Medallion couldn’t do it alone so I pulled out some other “friends” from the punch cart to help out. I could try and explain how all the parts and pieces all came together but I thought of a better (and WAY more fun!) way….
Now the EXCITING NEWS…..
As always, I’m going to have all of the supplies listed here for you BUT…..you can
JOIN ME LIVE ON PERISCOPE
TOMORROW – Wednesday, 2/24/16 at 7:30 p.m. (EST)
for a step-by-step VIDEO TUTORIAL
Never heard of Periscope? You can download the app from the App Store and find me at @SuitablyStamped
As always, I’m going to have all of the supplies listed here for you BUT…..you can
JOIN ME LIVE ON PERISCOPE
TOMORROW – Wednesday, 2/24/16 at 7:30 p.m. (EST)
for a step-by-step VIDEO TUTORIAL
Never heard of Periscope? You can download the app from the App Store and find me at @SuitablyStamped
Can’t watch LIVE? That’s okay too. You will be able to access the video on myYouTube Channel. Find me there at “thepixiedustmom”
I’m really excited to connect with you! I hope you’ll join me.
Now for the Weekly Deals….Check them out and to get these fabulous steals, just click on the items below and it will take you right to my Online Store at
http://SuitablyStamped.stampinup.net
http://SuitablyStamped.stampinup.net
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Have you seen the THREE NEW ADDITIONS to the FREE SALE A BRATION products?
For every $50 purchase you can choose one of these beauties. Aren’t they stinkin’ cute??
Check out the video below to get a closer look at the “Party Pants” stamp set.
For every $50 purchase you can choose one of these beauties. Aren’t they stinkin’ cute??
Check out the video below to get a closer look at the “Party Pants” stamp set.
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“Simon” Says – NEW Punch Art Critter Joins the Family!
“Simon” the Stingray has joined the Suitably Punched Family
Happy Monday Everyone!
It has been a very busy week here in the studio and I am having a blast. I’ve been playing with lots of new products and finding “lost” treasures along the way. “Simon” is one of those treasures.
It has been a very busy week here in the studio and I am having a blast. I’ve been playing with lots of new products and finding “lost” treasures along the way. “Simon” is one of those treasures.
About a year and a half ago I was asked to share my love of punch art at Stampin’ Up’s annual Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was truly the BEST experience EVER! While I was creating fun, new “critters” to share on the Main Stage, I found I had come up with way too many to fit into the time allowed. So….poor Simon ended up just floundering out there on his own until now.
Now…for those of you who aren’t sure exactly what the heck “punch art” is, it’s taking shapes made with punches (and framelits/thinlits) and creating something or, in this case, someone out of them. It’s my passion! I absolutely love the endless possibilities.
“Simon” was made using just ovals and circles…that’s it! I decided to make him using the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper and I think it just makes him come alive. I used my Stampin’ Write Markers to add color. The insides of his eyes and mouth are made using Basic Black cardstock. Now, I stamped the coral in the background to look like silhouettes in the shadows in Archival Black Ink and then stamped the coral again with Versamark Ink in the foreground and heat embossed it using Tangerine Tango Embossing Powder (retired). You could make the coral any color at all because this has such a whimsical feel.
I love the effect of the background. That might need to be a video tutorial. LOL It was a blast to create and I have a lot of other project ideas floating around in my brain for it.
To see all of the products used on Simon’s card just check below. Remember, you just need to click on the product and you’ll be taken right to my Online Store at www.SuitablyStamped.stampinup.net. You can shop to your heart’s content.
I hope Simon brings a little sunshine into your day today and I hope you’ll give punch art a try very soon.
Wishing you a magical day,
Michelle
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Bloomin’ Love
Hello, my friends!
I’ve been in the studio today and I have a new card to share with you. This is one of the designs we created at the Tall Oaks stamp camp Monday night and the ladies loved it. It uses one of the most beautiful products from the New Occasions catalog, the “Bloomin’ Heart” Thinlits Dies. One of the bonuses is that it can be bundled with the adorable, “Bloomin’ Love” Stamp Set with a 15% discount.
Here’s the card we created….
Can you see those gorgeous, sparkly pink flowers?? Those are made with our newest Glimmer Paper that now comes in “Blushing Bride”. It is positively yummy! It really makes this card just POP.
Okay….here are all of the products used to create this beauty. Just click on the item(s) you’d like to add to your shopping cart and you’ll be taken directly to my Online Store for check out.
Have you signed up for the “Birthday Bash Marathon” yet? It’s filling up so you’d better act fast!
Wishing you a wonderful day ahead….
Stamped Blessings,
Michelle
The Sky is the Limit
Happy Thursday, Friends!
It’s true…the sky IS the limit. I knew when I saw this stamp set that I needed it. It was even better that I could get it for free. 🙂 When I first met my husband, Mike, 32 years ago (wow!) he was just a hunky junior at Virginia Tech majoring in Electrical Engineering and lo and behold he had his private pilot’s license. Sounds exciting, right? Yeah….he took me flying on our first date and it was definitely “eventful”…NOT it the way you might be thinking. LOL If I have time at some point I’ll have to tell you the whole story. Let’s just say it included my door coming open when we were VERY high in the sky! Yeah…great first date! So….long story short…I love this stamp set because it reminds me of that date. Here’s a peek at the whole stamp set….
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So fun, right?? It’s perfect for lots of different occasions and can be used for both feminine and (the dreaded) masculine cards. Below are all of the supplies I used for this card design. As always, you just have to click on the product(s) you’d like to order and it will be added to your shopping cart at my Online Store. Now…this set is not available for purchase. It’s only available FREE with a $50 purchase. Here’s a link to check out the other items available for FREE.
Okay….Here’s what I used…
I’ll be heading to the post office to mail out more Sale-A-Bration catalogs soon so be sure to let me know if you’d like one.
Stamped Blessings,
Michelle
Apple of My Eye…Orange You Sweet!
Hello, my friends!
Happy New Occasions Catalog and Happy Sale-A-Bration!
Sale-A-Bration is truly one of the most exciting sales of the Stampin’ Up! year with SO much excitement (and FREE Stuff) in store. Here’s a look at both of the new catalogs….Remember….if you haven’t received a copy of them yet, just message me or leave me a comment here and I’ll get one out to you asap.
From January 5th through March 31st, for every $50 you order from ANY of our catalogs, Weekly Deals, Clearance Rack etc., you get to choose one FREE ITEM of your choice from the exclusive Sale-A-Bration products. There are a few of them that are only available for a limited time so you’ll want to be sure to get those first. If you just can’t wait to see what’s inside both of these catalogs, you can check them out by CLICKING HERE
Today I have a fun card created with one of my faves from the Occasions Catalog. The set is called “Apple of My Eye” Item #140736. It can be found on page 47. It’s SO stinkin’ cute.
Here’s what I came up with….
Can you see the way the orange slices shimmer? That’s all thanks to another new product in the Occasions Catalog called the“Wink of Stella” Glitter Brush. It comes in two different colors….
Gold – Item #141898 and Clear – Item #141897
I used the Clear on this card and I have to tell you….I’m stocking up on these babies!!
Check out the inside….
Isn’t that FUN?? I love this card design. I was thrilled when my friend, Patty Bennett, shared the details on the basic fold for this one….so thrilled that I had to sit right down and make my own version!
Below you’ll find all of the products used to create this little beauty. To order, just click on the item(s) and you’ll be directed to my Online Store and the item(s) will be added to your shopping cart.
Before I go….be sure to check out these Weekly Deals….
Stamped Blessings to you,
Michelle
Flurry of Wishes
Hello, my friends!
Happy November! I can’t believe it’s here already. Whew!
Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE fall. Love, Love, LOVE it.
I’ve been really busy with lots of family things recently and being back in the studio this weekend sure felt good. I’ve also been gnawing on my fingernails in anticipation of our trip to Disney this coming week. No….not just a “ho hum” trip to Disney….. I’ll be running my second half marathon down there on Saturday. I did it for the first time last year at Disney and it rained the entire time. It was NOT fun but I finished and I REALLY want to finish it again this year. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers, please (and cross your fingers and toes!).
Ok…I’m sharing a new project here today and you’re the first to see it. Woot! I don’t know if you’ve seen the awesome, new “Square Pillow Box” thinlits that are in the Holiday Catalog but my oh MY do I love them. Let me show you what I came up with and then I’ll share all of the supplies I used.
Oh! I made a “Double” box. My awesome friend, Leena Girsa, in Canada has a fabulous video on making the doubles. You can check it out HERE.
Isn’t it fun?! I love finding fun holiday treats to use in “gift” projects for the holidays. These stinkin’ cute hot chocolate packs and individual packets of mini marshmallows are from my local craft store. Don’t you love how the snowman is peeking through the “window”? So sweet! The “single” square pillow box measures about 4″x4″ and this “double” measures about 4″x 8″. They are both perfect for packaging up treats for the holidays (actually for any occasion).
Okie doke….Here’s your supply list. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. I’m here for you! Remember, just click on the items you’d like to order and you’ll be taken right to your shopping cart at my Online Store at http://stampinsuitsme.stampinup.net
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead and a glorious fall.
Stamped Blessings,
Michelle
Happy Haunting
Hey there, stampers!
I recently had the pleasure of sharing my love of stamping with a new group of ladies here in Northern Virginia at our first stamp camp together. We had SO much fun and I want to share one of the cards we made with you. It’s called “Happy Haunting”….
I absolutely love the way it turned out. It reminds me of when I was growing up and how the kids in my neighborhood would wait all day long on Halloween until it was time to finally put on our costumes and start trick-or-treating. So many fond memories…. The background on this card was made by starting with a piece of Whisper White card stock, two ink pads and two stampin’ sponge wedges. I sponged the top 1/3 of the piece with Night of Navy ink and then added the next 1/3 with Rich Razzleberry ink and blended them together.
I have the whole list of supplies here for you so it’s easy to check off what you have and what you’ll need to order to make this little beauty. Remember, just click on the item(s) you’d like to add to your cart and you’ll be taken right over to my Online Store. How easy is that??
Here you go…
Okie dokie….. I hope you have a blast creating some spooktacular cards for your very own Halloween fun.
Stamped Blessings,
Michelle
“Spooky” Sweets
Good Morning Friends!
Well….that didn’t go as planned. Since my last post, my blog decided it didn’t like the way things were working. I haven’t been able to post as planned but it looks like (fingers and toes crossed) it’s working now. We shall see. I’ve had SO many things to share and I’ll be playing “catch up”. Woot!
Have you seen the Holiday Catalog yet?? Oh My Smurf!! It is UH MA ZING! If you don’t have your own copy yet, leave me a comment or message me at shellsuit@verizon.net and I’ll get one out to you jiffy quick. You DO NOT want to miss this one!
Now you may not know this about me but FALL is my absolute favorite time of year. I LOVE everything about it…the colors…the smells…the pumpkins and leaves….Ahhhhh! Well, I’ve been in full “Fall Mode” in the studio and I have a fun and “Spooky” project for you today. Check this out…
How fun is that?? These little “Mini Coffee Cups” are the bomb dot com! There are so many ways you can use them. I just love them wrapped in our NEW “Happy Haunting” Designer Series Paper. Aren’t those ghosts sweet? I will have all the supplies I used listed at the end of the post so stay tuned.
Here are the measurements and instructions for the “cup carrier”…
Box: Cut one piece of card stock at 4″ x 6 3/4″ and score all four sides at 1″.
Cut two opposite sides of the score lines up to the intersecting score lines.
Cut the corners off on the diagonal. This will ensure easy assembly. Fold on all score lines and adhere with strong adhesive. I use Fast Fuse.
To decorate: Cut two strips of DSP at 3/4″ x 3 3/4″ for the front and back sides of box and
cut two strips at 3/4″ x 1 3/4″ for the sides of box. Adhere.
Handle: Cut one piece at 1 7/8″ x 11″ and score at 1 1/2″, 5 1/2″ and 9 1/2″.
Fold in half and score with a bone folder.
Adhere together with Fast Fuse or adhesive of your choice.
Using either a circle or oval punch, punch a hole for the handle as shown above.
Fold the flaps out at the bottom forming an upside down “T”. Adhere piece to the inside of the box using Fast Fuse or strong adhesive of your choice.
There’s just no end to the kinds of treats you could fill these sweet cups with and you could add a gift card as an added bonus too.
Okay….here are the items you’ll need to create some of your very own…
First, the items you can order from my Online Store. Just click on the item(s) you’d like to get and you’ll be taken to your shopping cart at my store. Don’t worry…there are NEVER any lines and the lights are always on. 😉
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The extras:
Mini Coffee Cups w/Lids:
Ordered from http://www.webstaurantstore.com/
Cups – 4oz. Paper Hot Cup 50/ $2.89 order number is 9994W
Lids – 4oz. Hot Paper Cup Travel Lid White $4.39 Order number is 999L4W
“Googly Eyes” and Striped Halloween Straws were purchased at a local craft store.
Okay…so there you have it! A fun and easy project that’s sure to make everyone smile.
Side note: Those Caramel Apple Milky Way bars are ADDICTIVE! Just sayin’…
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Hope to see you again soon!
Stamped Blessings,
