by Susan Itell | Jan 4, 2016 | Product Shares, Uncategorized |
This time tomorrow is a time that we have been patiently waiting for…The NEW Occasions Catalog and also the kick off of Sale-A-Bration! I know that you have been teased long enough with seeing “sneak peeks” of great projects from the upcoming catalog but tomorrow your wait is over!
Please remember that TODAY is the last day for you to order from the Holiday Catalog….(I think the 3 stamp sets that I am saddest about leaving are the Lighthearted Leaves , Peaceful Wreath and Versatile Christmas! To me, these are classics and you bet that they will NOT be leaving Randall Lane! Also, do not forget about the Red Envelope Paper…it is a total keeper and a great value for not only Christmas Card liners but also for Valentines Day!
If you are ordering today, Please use this Hostess Code – 3RPTW7MB….tomorrow you will see the goodies that I am offering for this months orders!
Trust me, I am as excited as you are and with the NEW catalog also comes the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR with Stampin’ Up! – It is Sale-A-Bration! I wanted to share with you some quick nuggets about Sale-A-Bration as I can remember when I was a customer and was new to Stampin’ Up! I had no idea why in the world the ladies at the Stamp Club were so excited!
- During the Sale-A-Bration time (January 5th – March 31st) for every increment of $50.00 you spend, you will be able to pick a FREE product from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog. (That will go live tomorrow as well)…there are stamp sets, DSP papers, a vellum offering, a project life offering…YIPPEE – FREE stuff! 🙂
- During the Sale-A-Bration time (January 5th – March 31st) if you are a host (either have an event with me or want your own hostess code to have a cyber party), and your event is over $250.00 than you will receive an additional $25.00 more in Stampin Rewards…YIPPEE again! 🙂 🙂
- During the Sale-A-Bration time (January 5th – March 31st) if you hit the SMART TAG BUTTON and decide that starter kit…the one that YOU CREATE…WHAT???? – During Sale-A-Bration, you can get an additional $30.00 worth of product for free. YEP….that’s right, it your order is remotely “up there” (you know what I mean)….the best advice I can give you is to get the kit….you can pick $155.00 worth of product (anything….YEP, the NEW stuff) and only pay $99.00 and it ships for free…here is is again, YIPPEE – a HUGE YIPPEE!– 😆 😆 😆
That is $56.00 worth of FREE STUFF plus you will save $15.00 in Shipping = $71.00 savings!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about how easy it really is….honestly, I think that there are many that think there is this HUGE commitment that you are going to be “hounded to do things” but it is not that at all – no strings attached…just a great opportunity for a great deal. Period. SImple.Done!
Here is a video that shows you up close the Product Shares that I am offering. I will be ordering with the chickens tomorrow as I do not want any potential “back order demons” to get me (or YOU) so please email me and put in the subject line Product Shares so I can spot it.
I will be doing a 2nd wave of a product share later in the month but I would not wait as trust me, it is not only a busy time with the new catalog, I do not want any potential back orders to make you sad! 😥
Enjoy the day…it is the 1st Monday of the New Year….(this Holiday mode has me all confused with what day it is) but one thing that is for sure….we all know what tomorrow is…..THE UNVEILING OF THE NEW CATALOG!!!
by Susan Itell | Jan 3, 2016 | Step it up Sunday!, Uncategorized |
Good Morning and here you go….a stepped up versions from yesterdays card…still simple…still clean with minimal changes that make the card have a bit of a different feel but to me, you can not go wrong with either one.
I am one that LOVES white…white space is your friend in making cards…BUT….I hope that you can see that today’s card still has a bunch of white space but I added the mat of the Bermuda Bay to help POP the vases but more specifically, I wanted to let the liner shine!
I love the paper stacks as they always allow us to have a simple element of fun that will pull a project together as all of our papers and inks color coordinate together. I just love it when you do not have to think too hard and the end result will be a smile for someone!
You can see on the above photo that the Bermuda Bay mat sets off the vases but the FUN is the new enamel accents called It’s My Party Enamel Dots and they are in the colors of Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo and Mint Macaroon. This little accent if fun, shiny, modern and just plain fun!
The other difference from yesterday is that I used dimensionals today and yesterday I just adhered the white mat on the cards base. Again, it all comes down to time – you really could not go wrong with either one!
Today I decided to stamp the front of the envelope as well as adhere the vase down. I used the green glue and I have not found that they come off in the mail. If you are concerned, ask your post office to hand stamp it so it will not go through the machine and you will be good to go!
This card can be made with so many of our DSP’s….just remember that smaller prints work the best! Heck, you could use the same color scheme using the DSP Paper Stacks and use different prints….BINGO – DONE!
Well…thoughts? Do you have a favorite? I hope that this shows you haw a single simple stamp can make a fun and fabulous card that anyone would be super proud to receive….and the best thing….they will feel better sooner because of you!
Here you so with the dimensions! Both cards this weekend were made with the MUST HAVE Whisper White Notecards and Envelopes. The colors that I used with the Aqua painter to accent the flowers were the same for both days, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry and Pear Pizzazz.
Saturday’s Card:
- The White Mat on the note card was 4 3/4″ X 3 1/4″
Sunday’s Card:
- The Bermuda Bay was 4 3/4″ X 3 1/4″
- The White Mat is 4 1/2″ X 3″
by Susan Itell | Jan 2, 2016 | Simple Saturday, Uncategorized |
YIPPEE SKIPPEE….we are starting off the New Year with a Simple Saturday post for you!
For those of you that are not familiar with my weekend posts, here is the scoop!
Simple Saturday = I will share with you a card that is just that….SIMPLE!
Step it Up Sunday = The card from Saturday with some “stepped up elements”
You all have seemed to enjoy these 2 day post so I say….why not keep them! I know that you have seen this type of card before from me, but today I am showcasing a new sentiment from a sentiment stamp set that will be available starting Tuesday, January 5th.
I love it….I know that there are some quirky sayings….but I think that they are FUN and the font…..YEP, a keeper! It is called Greatest Greetings!
Sentiment stamps sets are your friends. Quick, simple and fun sentiments like these are just the perfect added accent for your cards! I admit, I have been cutting paper for paper swatches and there are little scraps that sometimes I just can’t find it in me to purge! So…the moral of the story is that I am putting them to great use!
When I find a card like this I make a bunch of them…WHY? I say why not – it is great to have a stash ready when you need one.
The scraps I used were from the Have a Cuppa paper 6 X 6 stack. I simply stamped the image that I needed on the little scrap of paper and then did a quick fussy cut.
This is really super easy to do and I used the green glue to adhere them. Remember, If you are worried that you will have oozing…just put the glue down and let it set up before you add the paper!
Yep, I did use the Stamp-a-ma-jig as I love it and I find it to be the perfect tool when your stamp set is not a photpolymer one. You can see in the picture below that this stamp has a sentiment on it already….no worries, mask it off!
This is a great stamp and being that it is a single stamp, it is a great value. Just think of all of the different sentiments that you could use! I have used this sooooooo much that I feel like I need to pay Stampin’ Up! as wow – a great value! I have used it for birthdays, think of yous, get well, anniversary etc…..
For the flowers, I used the aqua painters….darn, I hope that you start using them – they really are a great tool and I know that I realize that many of you are still apprehensive about them but JUST GO FOR IT! Just grab a paper towel, squeeze the ink pad and grab some ink and HAVE FUN!
Remember…a great finishing touch and a touch that one ALWAYS ADMIRES AND APPRECIATES….a lined envelope! Today I am using the envelope liner framelits with a piece of Bermuda Bay Dots from the Paper Stack! I adore these stacks and I realize that they are $$$$$$ for you to get all of the collections, this is why that I have them on my product share…..they are amazing as they compliment our DSP papers!
Well…there you go….the 1st of the year and I hope that you like it! Pop back tomorrow for the stepped up version as well as the dimensions for the cards this weekend! I love it and I know that you would surely make someone smile with it!
My heart and “joy tank” was filled to the max with your comments from yesterdays post. I deeply appreciate you taking your time to read such a long post but I do hope you know that this is a GREAT thing that we do!
I know that you enjoy the “fur babies” – look who I found…..little “Mr. Perfect” – he is simply the best! It was funny – I woke up in the middle of the night and he was not in our bed…..I woke John up…he worried – he went outside….he came in and said – he will be fine…I still worried…..then I went searching…..YEP, snug as a bug in a rug with Hannah…..sorry for the bad picture but I just couldn’t resist sharing!
by Susan Itell | Jan 1, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Happy New Year to all!
p.s. – grab a cup of coffee or perhaps a Mimosa (It’s a holiday) as this is long…but I hope it touches your heart strings! No pictures…just some words from my heart!
Yesterday was a fabulous day for me…I spent the afternoon at the barn watching Hannah ride and it actually was a decent weather day after having so many wet and dreary days. She rode 4 horses so I was there for many hours and during that time I had some amazing “me time” for reflection. When I am at the barn…all worries seem to go away and it is a wonderful and peaceful time for myself.
First, many thanks for all of the great comments yesterday and please know that I do cherish each and every one of your sweet words. Here is to a great year for all of us and I apologize in advance if I am rambling on but there are many points that I want to share with you and hopefully you can see where I am coming from and adapt some into your life and they also knew their own personal limits. It’s OK to say…..no, I just cannot do it!
In November I shared with you that Jennifer McQuire spearheaded a “Kindness Campaign”. You can click here to see the wrap up of the campaign but in short she shared, showed and challenged people to share handmade kindness in different forms.
I reached out to my downline and asked them if they wanted to share the kindness and my reward to them was a pack of dimensionals each week in November if they sent out cards that they made….”just because” – I was thrilled that some did 2 weeks….several did all 4….others did 1 , some were not able to take on the challenge… the point of it is…they tried.
I am not one that like to set New Years Resolutions as I find that they simply do not work for me BUT I am hoping to inspire you to look at the year ahead and see how YOU can share handmade kindness in whatever form works for you!
In November John and I went away to Austin, TX and had a wonderful time. One day we hiked for hours and talked and talked about how simple just walking is but also how rewarding it is…it was peaceful and fun. During that time I talked to him about Jennifer’s Handmade Kindness Challenge and he could hear in my voice the importance it was for me to have him “get it”.
It was then that we decided to do a handmade kindness towards each other in the family for a Christmas Gift. When we brought this up to the kids at Thanksgiving they thought I was nuts and said, “Mom…you are the creative one….we know what you will do – but what could we do” – I tried to share with them many if the talents that they had etc…but I did not want to put “ideas” into their heads.
I basically said, if you want to do it…great….if not, no biggie…I just thought it was a fun idea and one that would be special as we all know handmade gifts are simply the best.
On Christmas Day I had no idea if any of them took the thought from Thanksgiving to heart but they did and I was touched….I actually cried as my heart was filled with joy and happiness that the “GET IT” – they tried…they accomplished…they felt rewarded.
WHY AM I TELLING YOU THIS?
Easy…I want each of you to know that YOU have a gift. If you are already popping onto my blog than you already love to paper craft and I know that there are many of you that also love to do many other things as well…THESE ARE ALL SPECIAL GIFTS….please share them with others!
What did my family do?….here is a quick run down, trust me, I was so touched…
John – He went on our property and handpicked tall walking sticks and cleaned/sanded them down roughly and then attached a simple tag (well, he stole some tags from my stash) but the message was perfect. ” As you travel through the trails of life, I am always there to help you along” Love, Dad The kids LOVED it and I melted – what a fabulous idea and what a great memento for them. They are proudly in their rooms and I know that they were so touched.
WIll – He is my oldest and the teacher! He has such a patient and calming personality. He took the time to draw each of us ADORABLE pictures with “coupons” for us…mine was to organize my spice cupboard, help me for an afternoon in the barn and have “us time” together for him to help me with my computer.
James – Ever since James was a little tyke I said, “If there were more James’ in the world, this world would be a happier place” At 25 years old…that statement still stays true – he is one sweet person! James made each of us “trivets” with wine-corks. We always save out wine-corks and he cut them in half and strategically made them into a beautiful piece of art.
Hannah – Remember that she was in Switzerland and returned home very late on the 23rd – I totally thought that she would “bag this concept” but she did and surprised all of us! In a way she stretched it a bit as some of her goodness was purchased at hand crafted markets but she also added her own touch which touched us all….for me, she read me a beautiful message about “us” and her thankfulness for the opportunity we have given her etc….and then she had me close my eyes and said, I am giving you a Swiss Bank Account…..it was a pig with a Swiss Flag on it (a piggie bank)
HANG TIGHT…..I AM GOING TO WRAP THIS UP….JUST A BIT LONGER!
Over this year I have dealt with 2 broken ankles (well, the same one twice and ultimately surgery) and I have had issues with my eyes that have probably been more frustrating than my ankle. I have not share with you much about my eyes but I can say that it made me realize that we cannot take things for granted and that we need to know that there is always someone else out there dealing with their “OWN STUFF”
I had laser surgery on the 14th on one eye and the other last Monday. I am doing great and I am thankful that I am in the right direction as it was frustrating and scary but it did teach me not to take things for granted.
I was SOOOOOO touched that when I reached out to you to help a local Mom of 4….SOOOOOOO many of you sent me cards….books….a handmade prayer shawl to give to her – now that is what I call AMAZING ACTS OF KINDNESS….you have no idea how touched she was…she feels like there are “angels” from all over thinking, praying and just showing a side of kindness that unfortunately our world does not see enough of! She is stable and was able to be at home for Christmas and she thanks you for your sweetness.
In closing, my wish for each of you is a wonderful and blessed New Year ahead. Yesterday when I woke up and turned on the TV while I was working on product shares…I simply had to TURN IT OFF as it was all about the terrible things that have happened to our world in the past year!
I am looking forward to another year of inspiration and “sheer goodness from my heart” to help you accomplish your goals. I am so proud to be a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and to have so many cyber friends all over.
I know that my wonderful Mom is looking down on me and proud of me. It was after her passing and after all of the cards that were sent to her during her illness that I knew that what I am doing DOES make a difference!
Please try to share the kindness that I know each of us have inside of us. It is so easy. It doesn’t have to be complicated. It doesn’t have to have a price tag on it. It just has to come from YOU.…
HAPPY NEW YEAR MY FRIENDS!
Let’s continue to SHARE HANDMADE KINDNESS as it does make a difference!
by Susan Itell | Dec 31, 2015 | Uncategorized |
WOOT-WOOT.…we have a winner! The winner of the BIG DADDY SET OF MARKERS is…..
Way to go my friend! Many thanks to all that ordered this month and it was my pleasure to share with you an AWESOME and oh so PRACTICAL GIFT!
