by Susan Itell | Jul 10, 2016 | Baby, Step it up Sunday! |
Here you go and I am going to say right out of the gate….my pick is today’s card! You know that this is always not the case but I am simply goo-goo over this card!
One thing that I would suggest is….if you have a card that you really, really like – make many of them. This is definitely one that has a very high “CUTE FACTOR” and having some for girls and some for boys would be a lifesaver
The basic changes for to today’s card is the matting of the focal part and also I matted the onesie ! I will give you the dimensions for the card below but I hope that you can see that cutting down the part that was embossed make the “onesie” in the middle of the card even POP more!
Yesterday I shared with you how rewarding it is to do Heat Embossing. There are 3 tips that I can give you that make embossing work!
- Use an embossing buddy. They last forever and you will be so happy that you did as it takes off any static that is on your paper so when you use the versamark, you will get a clean and crisp image.
- Turn your Heat Tool on before you get started to get it good and hot. This helps to eliminate warping of the paper and it makes the embossing powder react much faster.
- Go to the store an purchase an inexpensive paint brush that will help flick off stray embossing powder from the image.
Thanks for the comments yesterday and I agree that I am so happy with the “little” stamps that are in this set. This flower and dots can be so useful for many of our projects, you just need to remember that they are in this stamp set.
Here you go with the dimensions!
- The Card is a Vertical A-2 in Crumb Cake
- The Blushing Bride Piece is 4” X 5 ¼”, go ahead and cut a onesie from the center of this piece and cut it in half vertically so you can mount it to the embossed one. Add dimensionals .
- The Crumb Cake that you will emboss is 3 ¾” X 5”
When I emboss and part of the image is going to go off the side of the card…I like to put a piece of computer paper under the piece that I am going to stamp. REMEMBER to use the Embossing Buddy before you stamp your stamps in versa mark and stamp
I like to also fold a piece of computer paper in half so I can liberally sprinkle the embossing powder over the stamped image as it is super easy to pour it back in the little jar. Use a paintbrush to remove and unwanted embossing powder before you heat set it with the Heat Tool.
I took the blushing bride marker and use the brush side to color the spaces. When you 1st look at it, you think it looks a little dull but hang tight, finish coloring and you will see the POP happen, especially once you mat it to the blushing bride.
The sentiment was super easy….just a ½” piece of scraps and remember to use that embossing buddy again so your sentiment will heat set crystal clear. A simple snip-snip with the paper snips to flag the ends is the perfect finishing touch.
Simply 1-2-3 mount the layers and I like to use Tear –n- Tape or Fast Fuse to make sure that the edges will not come up. Place dimensionals under the onesie and also place one on the outer edges of the sentiment so it lays at the same height.
The envelope, same drill as I always do, a ¼” strip of paper and then place a DSP 2” X 6”, adhere and cut the excess way!
Whew, this was a bunch to type up so I do hope that you found it helpful. This truly is a fun stamp set and I think that the sentiments are super! For you animal lovers out there….the bunny will be super cute for Easter and that little kitten, SOOOOO darn cute!
You just have 5 more days to take advantage of the DOUBLE PAW PRINTS that I am giving to you with orders places with me. Again, you can find the details of my loyalty program underneath the header of my blog!
Bonus days are here and a great way to save in August, especially for that bundle that I know many of you are “eyeing up”. Please remember to keep your code that Stampin’ Up! emails you, I have no way of getting them if you misplace them.
I think that you will like tomorrows post…I sure think it is super cute and I have a feeling that this bundle will be very popular. I am talking about the limited edition one, Thoughtful Branches ~ available starting August 2nd (while supplies last). It is adorable and one that you can really use all year around. As a demonstrator I was able to pre-order it and have fun with it to share ideas to YOU!
Please let me know your feedback on this 2 day post. I know that I do not do a bunch of baby cards but this one sure did get me “charged up” Just think, you could do it for a boy in blues and put a tie from the framelit on the onesie – too cute! I think that I would also switch out the flowers and use the stars to heat emboss….PRESTO – there you go, another card!
Until tomorrow….have a special day!
by Susan Itell | Jul 9, 2016 | Baby, Simple Saturday, Uncategorized |
A baby always touches your heart strings…and it is super fun to make a special card in the celebration! Last weekend when Hannah was home, she shared with me that a co-worker was getting ready to have a baby and they knew that it was going to be a girl!
Naturally…..I HOPPED ON IT and said, “Can I make you a card?” – I was so excited as I admit, I broke down and purchased this ADORABLE stamp set, Made with Love because of the sweey sample that was in the catalog (page 59). I knew that I wanted to CASE this card and thanks to Hannah’s friend having a baby…you get to see it for this 2 day post!
This stamp set goes with the Baby’s First Framelit Dies and I admit, I have not used them as much as I thought I would when it first came out to coordinate with the Something for Baby Stamp Set…. but now…new story with this stamp set! 🙂
When we have the opportunity to have a set of die cuts that will help us make the “cutting process” not only easier but faster ~ I say, YES ~ sign me up! Remember, it is that time thing that gets us every time!
This has been around for a while and the shapes are classics! I do not know about you…but when I see a “onesie”, I smile with great memories of the PEEPS being BABY PEEPS!
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I used the Crumb Cake, taking the lead from the sample in the catalog and I adore it! It has a very natural and clean feel to the card but the real FUN was the heat embossing!
When you look at the above picture of the stamp set, you will see that there are many small images…I ADORE when a stamp set has little classic images!
You can see that I used to the max the dots (go figure, I adore dots) and also the super sweet flower! I simply took the Blushing Bride marker to color in the “onesie stripes” and also the centers of the flowers!
Trying to let the embossing and the stamped images be the shining star, I stamped the sentiment onto a scrap of paper ~ flagged the ends and PRESTO …a super cute card!
I ask you….when was the last time you used the heat tool and embossed? I admit, I forget about it as my heat tool is in a drawer and you know the saying, “Out of sight….Out of mind” but I will say I never, EVER get tired of Heat Embossing, it is a HANDS DOWN rewarding technique.
I hope to see you tomorrow…as I do have another version of this card~ I am excited to see how you like it and which one “suits your fancy” A new baby in the world deserves a fun and special card. I think that I have the baby cards that people sent to me when I had a baby (yikes, that was decades ago but I bet there is a box that has them), it is always a special time….and one that is always cherished as it is an amazing miracle!
Please do not forget that we are “IN THE TRENCHES” with the BONUS DAYS and with the heat we have been having, I say that it is much more fun and comfortable to stay inside, shop….stamp & be proud of yourself!
PLEASE remember to keep the email voucher that Stampin’ Up! sends you because there is no way for me to see your codes for you to redeem you $$$$$ off in August! I would suggest printing off the email or writing the codes down in your calendar to remind yourself! 😎
Please click here to see the scoop of the promotion but the best thing is…..
DOUBLE PAW PRINTS
(click the drop down link underneath my blog header) to see the incentive and the Paw Prints Program that I offer! I appreciate YOU and it is my way of saying woot-woot, oops ~ woof-woof!
Enjoy the day and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow, I think that you will like the changes!!!
by Susan Itell | Jul 8, 2016 | Congratulations, Uncategorized |
Do you remember that earlier in the week I commented that I was going to be so confused as to what day it was….well ~ all week I have felt like I am behind a day but it is the weekend so that in itself deserves a HUGE WOOT-WOOT!
I am super happy to say that all of the 2nd round of Product Shares are OUT THE DOOR and I tackled a HUGE MOUNTAIN this week with getting videos for my SOTM kits to upload (urgggg…computer issues)….I accomplished that….I feel great! 🙂
Speaking of great – how about this card!?!? I think that I can already see a smile on your face as how can you not be beaming when you see a FUN yellow (Daffodil Delight) and a CLASSIC navy (Night of Navy) paired together with white.
I am just goo-goo over this Bundle, and YES I said the BUNDLE as this is one that you would want to purchase in this as a bundle. Ok….ok – I am sure that some of you think that I always purchase a bundle….
Truth be told, I usually do but there are times that I think that I would not use both…BUT – this one….DO IT ~ you will not regret it!
I have shared with you many times that I feel like there is a HUGE “S” on my forehead as I am a diehard for sentiment framelits! They are simply the best and they always bring a project together!
I have had fun with this embossing folder and again….truth be told, it was out on my work area so I thought, WHY NOT?
The pairing of the yellow with the Floral Boutique DSP is stunning! Here is a tip for you….you can cut (2) of the embossing flowers out at the same time. YEP, it really is not that hard ~ just put (2) pieces of paper together when you run it through the big shot and then they match up perfectly for you to cut!
The DSP is 4” X 3” and then I cut it into 1” strips and then mounted it with green glue onto the navy that is 3 1/8” X4 ¼” – it really is easy to do and makes a great statement. The other element that makes this such a classic card is the scoring of all four sides, 1/4″ in!
For the “congrat’s” sentiment…guess what I did???? I was a “RESOURCEFUL SUSAN” and used the white cardboard that is in the packaging for the DSP to cut out several of the “congrats” and adhered them together before adding the Daffodil one…I wanted that extra lift!
Just think, you could make this card with a different sentiment, you could easily eliminate the sentiment and the end result = a FUN card!
Let’s move on to the super great Bonus Days…there are rolling and in full swing ~ you will be able to get $$$$ to spend in August and also August will bring you an exclusive bundle, if you choose to use your “bonus earnings” …we love choices. You can CLICK HERE to see the post I did showcasing the opportunities!
Speaking of FUN…..how about the Bonus Days! We are officially in full swing with this promotion but I think my personal promotion is equally as FUN.
DOUBLE PAW PRINTS
DOUBLE PAW PRINTS
Yep, that’s right….for all orders placed with me until Next Thursday (July 14th) you will receive “double paw print rewards” Check out the new drop down box on the top of my blog to see all of the in’s and out’s of the Rewards Program. I have been working on my blog to have it be more informative ~ I hope that this helps!
If I were you… would swoop up all 3 of these key elements to this post. The Sunshine Sayings Bundle, the embossing folder and this gorgeous DSP – a perfect trio for some amazing projects!
Please feel free to email me if I can be of help and I hope to see you back here tomorrow for another “Simple Saturday” Thanks for sharing your time with me, you all are the best!
by Susan Itell | Jul 7, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Good Morning! I have a super simple “smile” card for you today! Thursday fun means it is a Pals Paper Art Day and today’s sketch is from the super talented Ann Schach. Ann and I have never met in person….but I know that we would hit it off…as she LOVES dogs!
I hope that you will play along as this sketch is soooooo fun…and I totally encourage you to look at your stamps…look at you paper and give it a whirl! By S T R E T C H I N G yourself is the best way that your style and comfort!
This is a a different color combination for me…but I really love it! I really did try to go out of my box with colors today and I was happy with the end result!
To me, the below photo is the one that makes this card special! A simple touch like this adds a bunch ~ try it….you’ll smile!
Here is your “411” picture for you to pin away! I have used this stamp set A BUNCH on my blog and even though it compliments a kit in the catalog, I have yet to put the kit together – I am head over heals with this stamp set! (I will get that kit together, promise)
Please go to the Pals Paper Art site and see what the other designers came up with! (I was able to see a sneak peak of them and trust me, you’ll be happy) So much talent out there….and that includes YOU!!!!!
Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Jul 6, 2016 | Uncategorized |
DID I GET YOUR ATTENTION? 😛
I sure bet I did as I have something to share with you! Starting tomorrow, July 7 – 31st with every $50.00 purchase, you’ll receive a $5.00 BONUS COUPON that you can use in August.
Stampin’ Up! will email you a Bonus Days coupon codes that you will be able to use for whatever….but wait – there is a limited edition BUNDLE that is only while supplies last so if I were you, I would take a look at this! Here is a sneak peek for you! CLICK HERE to see the whole thing! (look at the details, WOW…look at the sentiments, WOW!)
I will be able to order it myself tomorrow so get ready next week to see a post using this Bundle! (I already have in my mind what I want to do) 🙂
Here are some “teaser” pictures that I think are super cute….how about you? I love this tree, so classic and so detailed!
To kick off this promotion that Stampin’ Up! is offering…I am going to offer you an additional incentive….YEP, here is one that you all love….DOUBLE PAW PRINTS for 1 week!
That’s right, from July 7th – July 14th you can earn double PAW PRINTS from me!
For those of you that are not familiar with my Paw Prints Program, CLICK HERE to see the guidelines! I know that there are so many amazing choices out there for you and I thank you with my rewards/loyalty program!
So the moral of this post is….PULL OUT THOSE CATALOGS and see what tickles your fancy. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions! Enjoy the day….
