by Susan Itell | Sep 30, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Good morning and I think that you will agree with me, it doesn't get any easier than this card and I think it is super sweet! To me, this is a great example of less is best!
I am one that rarely gets a cold, but I must say, I am under the weather and determined to knock it. I will pop back later to share with you some tips that I think you will enjoy about my "thought process" of making a simple card like this!
I know that you will love this picture of Milo – he is so sweet! Until later!
by Susan Itell | Sep 29, 2015 | 3-D Projects, Super Easy |
I know that last week I shared with you that I was doing the HAPPY DANCE when Stampin' Up! released the refill kits from the September Paper Pumpkin Kit. There are just no words to convey how cute this is and equally how fun it is to put them together – EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED!
Because I am a Paper Pumpkin Customer I am able to order these and we are allowed to "cash and carry" them, so I am able to offer them to you! You cannot go wrong = you will be able to make 8 of these for just $8.00
If you want a refill kit for you to make these fun items, please email me and put in the Subject Line Paper Pumpkin Refill, and I will send the refill to you and just charge you whatever the postage is.
For those of you that ordered some last week – my order is to be in today…YIPPEE!!!
I did use the sketched tag a bag gift bags as well – I told you….these are great to have on hand and are PERFECT to keep homemade goodies in the treat bag to keep them super fresh!
Look at the stamp sets on your shelf and use think of how you can "add your own flair" to this adorable bag! I think the other thing that I love about this refill kit is that everything is included! The "fringe" piece is "easy as pie" to adhere as there is a strip of tape adhesive already on! Just peel off and stick – so easy!
Here you can see a picture of the goodies….so easy to make – go and make a bunch up! I just put a pretzel of a baking sheet, add a "disk" of chocolate and put it in a 250 degree oven for about 4-5 minutes to just soften the chocolate and then take them out of the oven, push a M & M on top! DONE, FUN & FAST!
Guess what today is TUESDAY DEALS! Click here to see the offerings, what is your favorite this week? It is wonderful that they do this each week, we all like a great deal!
That's it – short and sweet but I think that it is a great product and it is my pleasure to offer this to you…..for just $8.00 – you will be so glad that you emailed me and it is a great way for you to see the "quality" of the Paper Pumpkin Kits….
Have a great day, until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Sep 28, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Good Monday morning to you! I had something different planned today but I decided to switch to an important subject….
How about a Holiday Card Swap!?!?
I have had many, many emails about – "Can we do a Holiday Card Swap" ~ now we are talking about Christmas and I must admit – I know the calendar is not even October but there are so many that are very anxious to see and get their "creative juices flowing"…so I say – LET'S DO IT!
Here is the scoop….send me a Holiday card by October 26th – (that will give you 4 weeks from today) and in turn, I will send you a beauty of a card that was made with love to you!
If you have participated before in one of my card swaps, you know that I adore to do a PARADE OF BEAUTIES on my blog – so everyone that participates, will see their card on my blog….as I adore showcsing on what YOU do!
Please know….I enjoy so much being able to see, share and shine your work and I know that everyone wins as the ideas are OVER THE TOP and it is just plain FUN!
Please put your thinking caps on and join the fun! I will each week, blog a reminder about the swap as a gentle reminder but I think that this will give everyone ample time to make a card….have fun….and then get ready to see all of the beauties!
Please send your card to me and after the magical date of October 26th, I will put them all together and send you a card in return! Because these are popular and fun, please only send me 1 card….you will love all of the ideas from others that I will proudly showcase on my blog!
I do hope that you will join the fun – it is super-de-duper to see what you come up with! I hope that you are smiling that I am offering this and I hope you will join the fun!
Here is my Address for you to send your cards to:
Susan Itell
15002 Randall Lane
Williamsport, MD 21795
p.s. – please write on the outside of the envelope Card Swap!
by Susan Itell | Sep 27, 2015 | Christmas, Step it up Sunday!, Super Easy |
I told you that I had today's card…."in my head" and it worked! I just love that when it happens! I know that many of you might think that yesterdays card was harder but remember, sometimes it is not about being hard….it is about how you can change tings up and make it "feel" different!
For me,,,whipping out the sentiments in the coaster board is super easy – once you get used to it – SUPER EASY! Today I did the opposite – I used the framelit to be flat, nestled in….and it produces a super fun look!
Here you go with then side by side….I think that it is a super card and I would be super proud to send this out to family and friends! SIMPLE….CLEAN – DONE! (just the way I like it)!!!
Hopefully the following 3 pictures will help you see the stages that I did to put the sentiment in and also how I secured it.. As alway, please feel free to email me if you have specific questions. I just love the color scheme and the plaid is always so festive and fun
We need to talk if you do not have this punch – I admit, when I saw it come out I thought that it was a silly punch but trust me, I am eating my words! – I love the ease of it and I love that you can really do any size that you need!
DOTS….DOTS ! I love my DOTS! The best advice I can give you is – JUST GO FOR IT….trust me, I make boo-boos all the time but that does not stop me – Remember,,,,we are NOT Hallmark!
You know me,,,the envelope is my favorite,I used the same color scheme I as yesterday!
I think that it is amazing at how changing the background paper makes a huge difference! I adore Mossy Meadow – I think that it adds a richness and depth.
It is just a personal preference….you simply cannot go wrong with either one!
Here is a run down of the dimensions for today's card! As I said yesterday, this would be a super easy card to mass produce and it is so affordable as the paper stacks….YEP – a blue ribbon winner. You will see all of the goodies I used in the strolling store! (Isn't that great that you can shop from your home and in your jammies!)
Here you go!
- A-2 base in thick whisper white….yep – it is the best, could not… would not be without it!
- The Mossy Meadow is 4" X 5 1/4"
- The Plaid is 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
- The White Banner Piece id 1 1/2" X 5 1/4" – (remember, you want to add additional langth as it will get snipped shorter once you use the banner punch – the best rule of thumb I use is add 1/4" for each side)
- The Red Banner is 1 5/8" X 5 1/2" (and YES – I did use the envelope paper and it worked like a charm, I was worried that because the paper was so thin that I would not get a "clean" cut but it works great. The sentiment was also using this paper.)
- White gel pen….you just have to have it!
There you go! Simple changes to give a little different feel and flair! I hope that you enjoyed this post.
Pop back tomorrow and you will be hungry for some sweets! Get ready to run to the grocery store, I will share with you a yummy that is a huge tradition in our home!
by Susan Itell | Sep 26, 2015 | Christmas, Simple Saturday, Super Easy |
Here you go my friends! I know that you all enjoy these 2 day posts and this one is a super clean and fun card! You will see below that my inspiration came from the Holiday Catalog. Stampin' Ups! catalogs and website are filled with super duper ideas that will inspire you!
I can remember when I was surfing through the catalog when it first came out….YEP – I know that I would be doing a CASE on this card! There are several things that "speak to me" and here are a few of them!
- Whenever there is a sentiment die = I say, BUY IT – you will never regret it it always will be a lifesaver to you…..ALWAYS!
- I adore plaids, no secret about this…and this fabulous paper come in a paper stack so you will get 24 of these 6" X 6" plaid papers.
- Stampin' Up! came out with the Real Red Envelope Paper….not only is it a dream machine to work with – it is soooo darn affordable – 20 sheets for just $6.00
Let's get to more pictures and I hope that you stop back tomorrow to see what I did….I must admit – I have not made tomorrows card but it is in my hear and I am hoping that it will turn out, "just the way I vision it' – I know, it's weird – I think of ideas at the strangest times~ some work…some don't – but that's life….right?
I used as I always do when using sentiments…the vanilla coaster board…to me, it is like "peanut butter and jelly" – very 2nd nature to me when using sentiments!
To off set the sentiment part of this card, I used the Banner Triple Punch – if you do not have this…..trust me – YOU NEED IT. It is amazing how handy this little gem comes in…a speed tool to the max!
I should have put on my list of things that I love about this card is the Bakers twine……I still laugh every time that I use it as I will say that it took me YEARS to order my first bakers twine….now I have it in every color and if I see it on clearance – I still buy it – as it is so easy to use….and it is a dream machine to work with!
After I adhered the sentiment of "merry" on my white banner, I thought that there was too much white on the bottom and truthfully, I did not want to start over and thought how can I make Lemonade. A simple 1/4" piece of the real red envelope paper did the trick and then I used the bakers twine to add interest!
Well…thoughts? How do you like it – to me it is "Susan Card" – well I know that this seems silly as of course I would like it if I made it but that it not always true….I do try to share with you a wide interest of cards but one thing that you can always count on from me….it will be super clean and super simple!
I was true to my word yesterday and I locked myself in my work area and worked and worked! I am leaving to "play with horses" on Tuesday and I have many commitments that need to be out the door! Today will be another productive day for me.
Please come back tomorrow and see the changes I made. If things go the way my brain sees it – I think that you will like it….there are always many ways to do things and it is fun to share them with you!
ANIMAL UPDATE! – ( I must say, I adore that you all love my furry friends)
Let's start with Eddie….he is doing great – gaining weight, his energy level is super…I think he wants to continue to bring joy to our families life. You have no idea how special he is to me…we have 4 Jack Russell's and he was our 1st! Caleb…..he wishes you could play with him!
Now to Milo…he is going no where….he is her with our other mis-fits and is doing fabulous! I took him over to see Earlene and I was hopeful that it was going to be a positive and heartfelt visit. It was….and I was thrilled.
When she opened the door a huge smile was on her face when she saw him. He went right into her house and went to the kitchen where his water bowl was and she was so touched that he remember….she pulled out a bowl, filled it with water and the rest is history!
I cannot convey how special this dog is. Growing up, we had Dachshunds and maybe I am touched by memories, but the minute I saw him I knew that he was a special guy and I immediately thought of Earlene.
Even though it did not work out, her heart is beaming that this special little guy will come to her home for visits and who knows….maybe slumber party with his "Nana"!
Enough about the critters….I do hope that you enjoyed today's card…I think that it is fun, clean, classic and very duplicable!
Until tomorrow….have a fabulous day!
