It's the BIG day before the BIG DAY….the smells from my kitchen are getting me super excited! Isn't it just amazing how we all seem to enjoy the process of cooking….preparing the feast to just sit there afterward and feel like you are going to POP! Sounds familiar?
I have a confession….I truly did not realize that this stamp set was still available! I am guilty – if it is not in the catalog, it is quickly "Out of sight….out of mind"! This great stamp set is 20% off and I think that it is super special. I can remember one of the best tips that Mary Fish gave me when I first started was….when in doubt between stamp sets….buy the sentiment one!
This is called Lovely Amazing You and it is funny….Mary blogged about it on Monday….I guess we were on the same page in thinking that it is a stellar stamp set!It is 20% off this week and I just had to share it with you! (I loved it so much, I used it as a Stamp of the Month Kit last Spring)
I want you to HANG ON with me and then I do hope that you give this card layout a try – it is one of my FAVORITE layouts as it is different and super fun. This also is a great way to use up scraps so here you go – a quick rundown of tips and tricks and I hope that you will try it! (let me know if you do – I love to see your work)
- The overall size of this card is a 4 1/2" square Card
- The BEST way to make you look like a pro is to take a piece of 4" X 4" paper and then POP out whatever colors and prints etc with the 1" square punch….and start adhering them to the upper left corner using the green glue.
I like to go straight across on a row and then do the next row etc….this way the whole piece will be covered up and your friends are going to think you are so darn talented (well, you ARE) and then you can mat this to another piece of paper a bit larger, 4 1/4" square!
- After I adhere all of the squares, I go to town with the gel pen….this makes a HUGE difference and it is just plain fun! Did you notice that I tool the Rose Red pen and colored in some of the hearts – FUN!
- The sentiment was stamped on a scrap piece of paper and then matted to coordinate with the color scheme for the day!
- Let's talk about punches…..you know that I adore our punches and I firmly believe that SU's are the best on the market! This Sweetheart Punch is 50% off this week making it just $8.00 – you know what I would say….GET IT – it is a classic and the shape of the heart is so fun and classic!
- To finish a custom envelope was in the cards today….I laugh at myself as when that first came out I fought it tooth and nail as I thought that I would never "get it" – it is soooo darn easy and even if you missed it on the deals Monday….it is just $20.00 and well worth every penny!
Well do you think that you will try it? I sure hope so as it is a ton of fun! Below is another card I did with this same sentiment several months ago….Is is amazing the difference between the 2….very different styles but both super classic!
I know that there have been several of you really…..really questioning about getting a starter kit….this is my take on it – First why not as you really have nothing to lose, no obligations to stay or do anything….just think of it as you are going to a store and getting $26.00 worth of free product and it ships for free – (That is another $12.50 off) $26.00 + $12.50 = a savings of $38.50!
If there is a bunch that you like that is on sale…it is the best bang for your buck….
The other great perk is that you can turn around on Thursday December 3rd and order the new goodies from the NEW catalog, a perk that most SUD's love….Do you realize that 96% of SUD are strictly hobbyist….please feel free to email me if you want to chat – is truly is as simple as that!
Enjoy the day…..get ready for GOBBLE-GOBBLE!!!!!
Such cute cards! Have a Blessed Thanksgiving Day!
Both cards are great! I especially like the dots and dashes on the square card, it really adds a punch to the overall card. Enjoy your day!
I, too, love the dots and dashes you added to the card! It brings me back to when I first started making cards.
Supplies were much more basic, so adding the dots and dashes, etc., were a regular part of many of my cards along with punched out items! Thank you AND Happy Thanksgiving to the Itell family!
I want to tell you about that mini treats bag die. I love it! I bought it earlier for Halloween goodies, but my father passed away and I didn’t get to it. I made some for Thanksgiving though, just quickly using the Four Feathers set from last year. I think the bags turned out so cute! I am no wizard on the computer and I don’t know how to send pictures that way, but if you want to see it, I could send you a picture on my phone. It is just so fast and easy! Happy Thanksgiving!
That sounds SUPER cute….please send me the pictures and I will share! GOBBLE-GOBBLE!!!!
Love the card layout and color scheme! The dots and dashes make the card and always seem so perfect…my dots and dashes are not quite there yet but I keep trying. Have a wonderful, fun-filled gobble day!
What a great and easy idea to use the 1″ punch 4 times on various DSP and attach to a 4×4 pc. of paper. Always struggled to figure out the right dimensions to fit on a slightly larger mat. Thanks for the tip! Love your choices of paper and of course the white gel pen technique. Wishing you and your family a most blessed Thanksgiing.
One of the best sentiment sets!!
The dots and dashes are great!!! Makes the card!! I was wondering what paper u used for the hearts and x’s?? or was it a stamp??
Very cute. I like the little colored in hearts! Not feeling too perky tonight so keeping this short for me anyway! Have a great time with your family tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!