Good morning! Boy, do I have a super fast card for you and yep, it is from a hostess stamp set but do you realize that a hostess stamp set is soooo doable? I know….I know…..Stampin’ Up! makes these stamps so darn tootin’ cute for you to want them…really want them and then you feel like – “That is just for those people that have parties” –
NO, that is NOT TRUE!
This stamp set, Pun Intended is a great and versatile stamp set… it is fun, whimsical and still classic! There are several ways that you can earn this stamp set and do you see…it is just $9.50 😀
If you have an order that exceeds $150.00 that allows you to earn hostess earnings and yep, you could choose to purchase this with your earnings and just think – (you would also quality for 3 SAB items)
You can contact me for your own Hostess Code and then share that code with family and friends all over and when they order, they use that specific code you give them and then you can watch your event sales grow to allow you to earn FREEBIES.
The best thing is with this is Stampin’ Up! ships their product directly to them…so you can have a friend that lives on the other side of the country and still have your event successful!
You really do not need me for this card, but you will get a wee bit of me! This is one of those cards that I call a “formula” – WHY???? Easy – it is basic, it is clean, it can be used over and over and no one would ever say – “She always makes the same cards”
Again WHY???? By changing up the stamp, the DSP, the paper colors, the ink colors….you will have a totally different look and feel each and every time!
This DSP, Urban Underground is just one handsome collection of paper! I have used this so much. Look at the above picture, it might appear that I used a bunch of paper for layers but actually I did not!
The outside piece is just “5 x’s wide” – I was going for a clean and symmetrical look on the paper and then the black dot piece is just 1/4″ wide…because it is adhered so tightly against the other piece, it gives a visual that you layered one on the other.
Here you will see the other dimensions but did you notice the simple dots from a black pen to make the rather plain image have a bit of pizazz? You all know that I love my dots, my dashes etc….as I truly think that they are a super easy way to add a unique touch that cost nothing more of some extra time!
I want you to try this for a week….when you make projects, try to say – I am going to make it complete from beginning to end. What am I talking about? I am saying, look at the below picture and you will see what I do just about everyday – pull it all together by having my card and envelope work together!
If you do not have enough DSP…no biggie, how about stampin’ on the front of the envelope? You could have easily stamped this sentiment across the bottom of the envelope several times and trust me, whomever was receiving it would be so excited to see what was inside.
You could add a simple piece of Washi Tape across the back flap of the envelope…that would pull it together as well. I guess the point I am getting to is…..try to make your projects special with your own flair and signature ~ once you start doing this it just become automatic and that element of extra touches makes a difference!
Remember Mikey, TRY IT…YOU MIGHT LIKE IT!
This fun card could be sent to so many people in your life. It is one of those good old faithfuls that would be great to have on hand. We all have so many people that “light up our lives” in many ways and also for a variety of reasons.
Face it, we love to make cards…that’s why you are here looking at what I am up to today. I encourage you to make up multiple cards and send them randomly to people that least expect it – guess what???? Two things are going to happen...I PROMISE….
- You will make someones day 😀
- You will be proud of yourself because YOU will have this amazing feeling inside that you took the time so make a work of art from your heart and shared a special message to someone. 😀
Now go have a great day and I hope to see you tomorrow…..bring some Kleenex because I might touch your heart strings!
I love it! The simple lines and design of the card are perfectly balanced. The colors go so well together. You light up our lives Susan! Have a bright day ?
Such a bright idea!
Susan, you always show us that a quick card can be exceptional!!!! Love it!
Susan,What a cute card, I love it . You are right you could make up a bunch of these great cards and send it to many people who light up our lives. You always light up my day with your great site. Have a super day, Ellen Hinds
Great card, Susan. I love the layers, the sentiment and, of course, your little black dots. Have a great day!
Your card just brightened my morning! 😉 For some reason your card makes me think of the movie Gaslight with Ingrid Bergman! I love the colors you chose, the layout, and balance. What a perfect card!
Great layout, super colors, but your black dots are really what buts the icing on top of the cake! Love it.
I like it a watt! Getting a handmade card makes the smile wattage shine brighter! I love this paper stack especially for coordinating layers which you have done with such flare and luminosity. All puns aside now. I really think this is so much fun from the patterns to the dots as well as the colors. Such a clean and crisp look! Oh, Susan, is the Delightful Dijon mat suppose to be 2 5/8 by 4 5/8? Just mentioning it because I was using measurements for a focal piece on a card for Jeanie’s swap and the creator didn’t list the correct measurement and I now have a piece for another card started. I should have thought twice and measured twice before cutting as then I didn’t have another piece. On to Plan B or is that Plan C? Anyway, I love this card and it is certainly a shiner and not just Very Vanilla!
Great post – I love reading your blog everyday ! Love your card and now I want to go stamp stamp stamp all day – wish that was all I had to do today ?
Another keeper!!!! Are you going for a record???? I lost track long ago of how many keepers I get from you ?. It was love at first sight for me with this one. Great colors, fun little pun that makes you happy. And your personal touches get me every time!!! I so look forward to your post everyday. Thanks for the cheer!!!!
I really love this stamp set and I love what you did with it! What a great card… the DSP just totally works with the stamp and I love the layout.
I don’t want to be a negative nelly, but did you know that you hung the light upside down? The coil in the lightbulb spells love and I think it’s supposed to be an exposed bulb hanging on a cord.
I love your work and I don’t mean to criticize, but I wanted to point that out since nobody said anything. Maybe I’m the only one who sees it like that?
Thanks for all the inspiration every day! I love your blog and your style!
Thanks Amanda, that was the other thing I was going mention that it was upside down or did Susan do that on purpose as now it looks like a gas light on a pole but then the word “love is still upside” but then again that could be taken as “your love turns me upside down!” Gotta make that lemonade ya know!
Great card and great use of the urban underground DP, which I have but am still too busy admiring to use but I’ll get there (need dijon CS first methinks). I have to say that I love making cards and I’ve been sad the past few months that I haven’t had much time. We joined the Y and I take exercise classes 5 days a week, I work full time, and have household obligations too. Just this past week I’m learning to juggle it all so I do have a bit of time to play and I’m so pleased with that. I feel more content and I’ve seen out many cards this week. We must support the PO!
I am glad that someone noticed that the word “love’ in the filament is upside down but I didn’t want to be too negative……it is such a cute card. I really like the colors……would make a good masculine card…..that are always my toughest recipients. Chris R. from Iowa……..you just crack me up!! Love the blog, Susan.
Love the color combo. I made two of these for my girls for Valentines Day. . . one was pink and gray and the other was red and black. I loved Chris R’s puns, very cute.
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Yep ,it is up side down ! Giggle !!! But it`s cute cute cute ! WATT difference does it make ?
Love the envelope !
Love it all!