by Susan Itell | Dec 4, 2015 | Uncategorized |
I know that you will probably agree with me that there are times (actually, many times) that it is super frustrating when your clear mount stamps fall off of your blocks? Am I ringing a bell with you?
I know that many of us have tried many different things and trust me, if you have a way that works for you….WOOT-WOOT and pat yourself on the back and keep using it. Today I wanted to share with you a tip that a fellow Demonstrator and friend, Jane Rozes shared with me and I am lovin' it!
I have always and will continue to be totally "TYPE A" in keeping my stamp blocks and stamps clean and I highly recommend that you do the same to keep them in the best possible condition they can be in.
Here are some tips that I do to keep my pride and joys pristine!
- I do wash my blocks with a mild soap (Dawn) and wipe them super dry at least once a month.
- In between I always have handy alcohol swabs to do a quick clean up on areas that the ink dries and gets yucky! (I am sure you know what I mean) I purchase them from Amazon (here is a link) and I always have them handy! You will be amazed at how often you will use them and also they are handy when you need to clean up your work area in a jif!
- Now to the product that my friend told me about and I am kicking my heels like Fred Flintstone as it works great! (Here is a link) – The link to the left is in clear and that is what I would recommend getting. There are (6) sheets in the pack and I did all of mine with (2) sheets (and I have a lot of extra blocks) so you can split this with a friend!
- After cleaning your blocks well, cut the Cling Vinyl to the size of your block and then PRESTO – your clear cling stamps will stay perfect!
- TIP ~ make sure that you use the flip side of the blocks for your photopolymer ones….as if you put them on the Cling Vinyl side, you will probably pull it off!
I know that many of you love when I post about tips and tricks and I do hope that you find this helpful…please let me know your thoughts as maybe I was "late getting on the train" and you all have been doing this all along!
Please feel free to shoot me an email if I can be of help to you…..I am SUPER-DE-DUPER excited that my order is in for the New Catalog…..I know that you are going to like the "teasers" I have for you this month!
Now to something SUPER IMPORTANT to me
and I hope that you will be able to help!
This thing that I do is sooooo much more than a blog, a business….
it is a way to reach out and touch lives.
There is a Mom in my community that needs prayers, inspiration and love. She is a Mom of 4 that is battling cancer and she has been soooooooo courageous for a long time. She is not well. If you wish to send me a card of inspiration to her, I would LOVE to drop off a pile of cards from people all over that are praying for her.
Last night I stayed up and made her a bunch of Christmas Cards for the family to send out…random acts of kindness does make a difference and with all of the crazy and sad things that are happening in the world right now, we all need to stop and think of what we can do to make someone smile and feel loved.
You all are "kind people" and trust me, I am very blessed to have you come to my blog each and every day!. Thank you for being you.
If you wish to send a card…in advance, thank you….please keep it uplifting. You can send it to my house:
Susan Itell
15002 Randall Lane
Williamsport, MD, 21795
by Susan Itell | Dec 3, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Good Morning to you! This is a FUN color palette for us to work with this week for the Pals Paper Art challenge! Hop on over to the site to see what the other designers came up with and then pull out your supplies and go to town to create a work of art! You know that you will have fun….here are the colors to play with!
I have been having a great time sharing with you different ways to give "gift cards" – this to me is just plain FUN!!!! Even if you did not want to put a gift card in, you could easily tuck in a special note or a "IOU" for something fun to do with the recipient!
The mat of Crumb Cake, (just a smidge smaller) was scored with the scoring tool…..this looks super rich in this color of paper! I know that it is hard to see in the photo but on the vertical sides I did 3 scores and the long ends I just did one score line.
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For those of you that have not experienced our dies, the main thing that I adore that the finished product is already scored…it comes complete with the banner that I placed the sentiment on plus the little "postage area" – Stampin' Up! does a great job in these dies and trust me, you will use this one a bunch!
You know that I adore the sentiment words and this one is perfect for the season! Green Glue is the perfect adhesive for adhering!
I like to mat the envelope with a POP of color as I think it sets it off and you can see in this picture that I wrapped up the silver cording twice as I think it is a perfect finishing touch! (remember, this cording in both the gold and silver…I am sad – I adore it)
After I have my cording just as I want it – I them adhere this to the mat and then POPPED it up with Stampin' Dimensional
The finale….the lined envelope in the Red Envelope paper…darn, I am going to miss that when it leaves – stock up on it!!!
Can you see yourself using this die? I think that it is super fun and remember to think out of the box to use it in other ways! This size is a perfect one to make and tuck a note in when you give someone a handmade goodie, (like some cookies or bread) – it is so easy , just a crank thru Mr. Big Shot – adhere, done!
I have shared with you that I used to not be a fan of Gift Cards….but now, I am a huge fan of them….WHY? = Easy……you can get what you want and more importantly….you can spend more time with family and friends and not be stressed with fighting the lines of the store!
I hope that this post has made you smile and I hope that you will hit that SHOP NOW button and snatch up this great die! If you want to just click below in the scrolling store you can see a larger, more detailed description of the product!
I am super excited to be able to order from the new catalog today….one of the BEST perks in being a SUD….you should consider getting the starter kit and fill it with NEWBIES from the catalog…..get $125.00 for just $99.00 and it ships for free!
It simply does not get any easier than that…..no strings….just fun newbies! – Email me if you have questions! Have a fabulous day and go make someone smile!
by Susan Itell | Dec 2, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Here is a card that is simple to the max but I also think super cute to the max! If you need to whip up a bunch of cards in a jif…than this is a card for you! I used the notecard size as I find it to be so quick and useful!
This stamp set, Peaceful Pines will be sticking around (YIPPEE) and I would purchase this as a bundle as the framelits that match it are true keepers (pop back for the weekend post and you will see some fun with this framelits!)
It is as easy as it looks….ink ~ stamps~DONE! After I stamped the image and sentiment I scored it all the way around – this makes such a difference, I hope that you try it!
You have heard me blog time after time about sentiment sets – here is a keeper that also needs to be on your shelf…just look at the fun sentiments and fonts in this stamp set! It is called And Many More and it is in the Annual Catalog.
This Red Envelope Paper sure has been a hit for me! I am looking forward to using it for Valentines day and I admit, I am sad to see it leaving. I love the fact that you get so many sheets and it is super affordable!
Taking that extra time to make your envelope beautiful is soooooo worth it – try to make a commitment to yourself to give it a try…..I think that you will smile and be proud of yourself!
I told you that this is super simple….not much to guide you with other than do not be afraid to have a "secret weapon" card….just in case! I was able to whip up 40 of these cards and envelopes in about an hour.
Break it down in steps….
- Fold over and score your note cards….open up your envelopes
- Cut the overlay from a whisper white card stock (you will get 4 per sheet) 3 1/4" X 4 3/4"
- Cut your envelope paper (because it is so thin you can cut multiple sheets at once)
- Apply Stampin' Dimensionals
- Use the Big Shot to cut your liners. (Again, because it is so thin….I cut 4 at one time)
I am an email away…..please let me help you reach your goals, believing in you with every stamp!
Tomorrow is a keeper card, as promised I will continue to share with you fun and practical ideas for gift cards! Enjoy the day….make someone SMILE!
p.s. – I love motivational and inspirations quotes and images….when I saw this – it reminded me of my card today….I love this "little card"
by Susan Itell | Dec 1, 2015 | Uncategorized |
I really need to get a grip on the fact that the calendar is really December 1st – it's o.k. – I used to get super stressed about the holidays but now I try to just go with the season and one thing that I have totally realized that brings me more joy than anything is to make gifts…naturally you know I love what I do…but I also adore cooking – WOW….one of my all time favorites!
Over the Thanksgiving Weekend, it was fun to create, cook, play games, just be home….nothing like it, especially with the peeps!
A new month means a new "gift for you from me" with a $35.00 order with me and if your order is $75.00 or more than I will be happy to send you both…the card and the Clear "D" block…..(I feel bad for the little picture below…..as it is so small) but I think we all know that this size is one that we use probably the most and you can never have too many. I really like not having to take off stamps when I do not have extra blocks!
Now hold on to your hat for the BEST offering for you this month! After all… it is Christmas so I am going to be a Super Sweet Susan Santa!!! Are you ready….I hope that you are going to be SUPER EXCITED as I think that this is a great gift that anyone would love to received!
How can you win it….here is the scoop!
- For every increment of $25.00 you will receive 1 chance. (If you order is $37.00, you will get 1 chance plus the card from me – if your order is 80.00, you will get 3 chances plus the card and the Clear Block)
- If someone contacts me and purchases a gift certificate for you…they (well you ultimately) will earn DOUBLE TICKETS….if your gift certificate is for $75.00…that you will get the above goodies and you will earn 6 tickets!
- Join the fun with me and you will earn 15 tickets. Do you know that starting this Thursday you can order the NEW OCCASIONS PRODUCTS in your starter kit?
You simply can not go wrong by getting $125.00 worth of ANY products for just $99.00 and IT SHIPS FOR FREE (we all do not like paying for shipping) and you will not have to order one more thing if you do not want to….seriously!
To take advantage of these offers, please use the hostess code of VJCAWTZR
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions. If you have a special someone that wants to get in touch with me to help with shopping for YOU…..please have them email me and I can either help them if they have a list, or if they would like a gift certificate….I will be happy to help!
We all know that there are new products right around the corner and I know that you will be "itching" to play with them! How about that AMAZING sentiment on this card….YEP – you know I adore large fonts and this is a keeper…it is actually a FREEBIE from Sale-a-bration and it coordinates with an AMAZING….simply AMAZING bundle in the Occasions!
This card technique was one from the card swap and I was so intrigued by it….I had to make some alterations to make it work for my needs (the sentiment) and I hope that you think it is fun! I am so amazed with all of the talent and ideas that are out there!
It is Tuesday, and you know what that means…..time for the weekly specials…..please click here to see what is being offered this week….woot-woot and thank you Stampin' Up! for doing this! (Do you have a favorite?)
Until tomorrow!
p.s. – I will announce the winner of the BIG DADDY PEN SET on December 31st….(double yikes….another holiday – New Years Eve)
by Susan Itell | Nov 30, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Whew…this time has flown by….today is the last day for you to take advantage of the Online Extravaganza but on top of the 20, 30, 40 & 50% discounts today is a FLASH SALE for just today!
See in the below chart to see the goodies for today only!
In today's post I am featuring many of the products that are a part of the sale! Please do not overlook the "finishing" touches that we have in packaging – I adore a beautiful package and I find that keeping products like this handy is a true lifesaver!
50% off:
40% off:
30% 0ff:
The stamp was from the HANDS DOWN…you just have to have sentiment stamp set called A Dozen Thoughts…..I adore the fonts and it is always a keeper! We all need to have several sentiment stamps sets in our collection and this is one that I would total have on my shelf (HINT – there is a new sentiment stamp set in the new catalog that is also a keeper, totally different than this one by trust me, it's a keeper!)
The sheer boldness of this color, Bermuda Bay set the stage for such a beautiful package and layering 2 of the flowers (give them a good curl with the bone folder! This single stamp is a keeper as you can use so many punches (scallop and circle) to make it more detailed if you want! The little pearls are the perfect bling to the package!
Would you smile if you received this package…..(well I know we all do not know what is inside) but I enjoy the presentation as much as the gift as I know if someone took the time to wrap a beautiful gift, than it already is a work of art from their heart!
I will be closing out the hostess code of 4JUNK3R7 this evening at 9 p.m. Eastern time….
cause guess what tomorrow is……YIKES ~ December 1st – the countdown has officially begun!
Remember, DOUBLE Paw Prints Rewards for all orders placed with me during this fun SALE time……and also remember to use the Hostess code 4JUNK3R7 of to take advantage of the SANTA…..and Silicone Mat – Click here for those details!
Until tomorrow~
