September 1st – WOW…that darn calendar but today I think that we are all very happy as today is the day that you can view the catalog on line and that you can ORDER the new goodies!
Sit back – enjoy the beautiful new catalog and let the upcoming holidays come into your heart!
Please remember that I offer a rewards program which in turn will allow you to earn free stamp sets from me…. Paw Prints Rewards that and please feel free to email me if you have any questions.
This is an exciting catalog and an exciting time for Stampin' Up! I think that they hit a home run on this catalog.
Here are some special offers that I am sharing with you to kick off the NEW catalog.
1. – If you make a purchase of $50.00 (before shipping and taxes) – I will send you this adorable box with all of the trimmings for you to make someone smile! I think that sometimes we forget that we have these super fun boxes….cute right ( they make great hostess gifts in packaging?????? PLUS you will earn (2) Paw Prints!
This offer is good for all orders placed from me for the month of September.
Please remember to use the Hostess Code of YHNMUJNJ in order for me to send you your goodie.
2. – If you make a purchase of $75.00 (before shipping and taxes) – I will send you this embossing folder – The Woodlands Textured Impressions Folder, that is TOP on many of your lists (as it should be – it is fabulous)PLUS you will earn (3) Paw Prints! (remember, for every increment of $25.00 you get a Paw Print!)
This offer is good for all orders placed from me for the month of September.
Please remember to use the Hostess Code of YHNMUJNJ in order for me to send you the fun box AND the embossing folder.
SO YES – if you order $75.00 or more, you will earn both goodies from me…..and if your order is way over $75.00, WE NEED TO TALK….as you should be getting products at a discount like I do!
Enjoy this new catalog and boy do I have some fun projects in store for you! As I told a person at Stampin' Up! today….I think that it is soooooo wonderfulthat we as adults get so darn tootin' excited about a new catalog – CHRISTMAS IN SEPTEMBER! I am so glad that today is here!
Please remember, in order for you to be able to take advantage of the offerings above, you must use the Hostess Code of YHNMUJNJ when you place an order! If you have questions on how to use a hostess code, please feel free to email me!
Here is a screen shot that will help you see where the hostess code goes. Your items from ME will be shipped directly to you…..
I hope that you can have SEVERAL cups of coffee and take this all in….darn' I wish we were together in person as that would be a blast!
Silly Susan, today is Tuesday and we know what that means – WEEKLY DEALS….click here you see the offerings! Do you have a favorite?
I have a feeling that I might pop back on and add something to my post, my fingers are crossed! Until later!
This is it…the week that we all have been anxiously waiting for – the NEW CATALOG LAUNCHES tomorrow! I know that you all are as excited as I am but before we get to that fun…today I decided to play with the Freshly Made Sketches as I loved the sketch!
Here you go…here is the sketch and here is my take! This stamp set is another great example of a versatile set that covers several holidays the best thing – it comes in a bundle = an instant 15% 0ff! It is the Happy Scenes stamp set and the "bundle" part is and AMAZING window framelit!!!
The over all size of the card is 5" X 7" and out came the watercoloring again! Remember….practice, practiceand then do it again. I do highly recommend to use the watercolor paper especially when you are using the Aqua Painters as you have more of a tendency to have more moisture.
You can see in the "scrolling store" the colors that I used…again, it is a fun and relaxing way to make a card. (You will also see that I made a boo-boo in the scrolling store but just added another underneath – I have all of my posts ready for the week) – I did not realize it until I was double checking!
Isn't this a super sweet Halloween/fall image? It reminds my of snoopy – I wish there was a small snoopy sitting under the tree – would that be super cute!
The above picture you can see a good view of the Boho Chic Embossing folder – a perfect little bit of interest that I think compliments the fun designer series paper!
When you break this down, it is a super easy card and this is ONE FABULOUS SKETCH….these are the types that I say "bank it" for the future as it is a keeper!
After I was finished the card, I looked at it and thought something was needed…(see….sometimes this happens to me – all projects are "a work in progress"….so out came the Bakers Twine) and it worked! I kinda like the "sprigs"
Fun, simple = one great fall card that you could easily not stamp the Halloween Sentiment and have a fabulous fall card that I know anyone would love to receive!
Hope you like it…please do not be timid about watercoloring – I will need to do a video for you so you can see that it is not scary…..no MONSTERS will jump out!!!!
Get ready for tomorrow as remember, I do offer PAW PRINT PROGRAM and here is the tracking sheet – PAW PRINT rewards Tracking that will allow you to earn FREE stamp sets from me and also tomorrow, to get this party rolling I will be offering a special goodies for sales at a specific price point….you will love it and I will love to sent it to you as my thanks!!! (I know that you will smile)
As always, thanks for your time….I love sharing part of the day with you, feel free to email me if you have any questions….remember, I love what I do and I love helping you reach your goals!
p.s. – we are going to have FUN and PLAY A GAME….get ready to Play a game and on Friday I will share with you the results and a video of "HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW SUSAN" I just love games!
This is such a fun stamp…how can you not smile with this great stamp…but the sentiment – THE BEST! Think about how affordable the card is…there is really nothing to it and the Woot-Woot's you will receive will definitely make you a Happy Stamper!
There are 3 main changes….simple ones but ones that do make a difference and when you hold them side by side in your hands….it really is a toss up. I asked John and James….and they both liked todays card because of the Polka Dots Embossing Folder. (CHANGE #1)
The other change is that I added a peak of black paper behind and you can see in the below photo that I took full advantage of the new "Boo!" framelit that will be available on Tuesday! You betcha that I will but these to good use….the font is ADORABLE! (CHANGE #2)
Here below, you can see the polka dot folder! This is my absolute favorite folder as I call it the "HappyFolder" because it goes with soooo many different themes and it is classic!
The other thing I changed/added was I took the Soft Suede Marker and using the brush tip end ~ I did some swift and a light touched motions down across the broom and then also colored the handle in! (Nancy, youwere sooooo smart – great comment yesterday) (CHANGE #3)
It is hard to see but that is the look that you want…if it is too heavy and dark – you will loose the effect! I also used the Tangelo Twist to color in the bows on the brooms. Remember, less is best!
The envelope is the same fun as yesterday – no need to change it up when it is sooo darn cute with this Super fun polka dot paper from the Happy Hauntings Paper – adorable!
Well there you go! Another fun 2 day challenge but remember even though the changes are not drastic, I hope that I am showing you that you can add…take away….do a different technique…..to make a clean and simple card a bit different but still be clean and simple!
I do hope that you try this fun cut around a stamp ~ it is super easy and it can't be any easier – just keep those scissors moving and do not over think it – works like a charm each and every time!
I can tell that many of you are getting excited for the new catalog….it really is a fun and special one…I am super thrilled that Stampin' Up! continues to offer more and more bundles….as with the bundles you will save an instant 15%!
I hope that this stamp is on your wish list – fun, fresh, great font and the price is right!
Please remember that I am offering a product share for the new product and it is not too late for you to take advantage of the fun. Please click here to see the offerings as I will be ordering 1st thing Tuesday….(probably like many of you!!!!)…video below….enjoy! Please put in the subject line PRODUCT SHARE….thanks!
Happy Weekend and do I have a fun and simple card for you!!! When I saw the new catalog, I knew that this was coming to Randall Lane! I just LOVE those single stamps…so affordable and this one is over the top FUN!
I realize that there is a very "short window" for Halloween and this Tuesday when the new catalog is available to order from….ORDER THIS!I have to admit, when I was stamping this image I did love the "feel" of a wooden block ~ maybe we need to have another blog post about how we are feeling about the choices of wood, clear and photopolymer!
You can clearly see that this makes a super cute card…but this would also be great using a "single broom" along with another Halloween stamp or even with a house warming card with a gift card from Lowes or Home Depot…that would be a fun idea!
So simple….you do not need me (well, I hope that you feel that you need me) – but really ~ this is an A-2 Vertical Card in Very Vanilla….I chose this neutral as it works perfectly with the A M A Z I N G Happy Haunting Designer Series Paper….There is not one print in this pack that I do not go nuts over – just fabulous!
You can see that I stamped the fun image on a piece of scraps and then did a random cut….LOVE doing this – it is a trick that I used to do when I scrap-booked as I could not cut a straight line….so random worked! Matting it on Tangelo Twist was easy-peasy!
The layer is 1/4" smaller, 4" X 5 1/4" and then I used the Simply Scored and scored 2 lines on each side….SUPER EASY….SUPER EFFECTIVE! The stampin' dimensionals were a huge impact to add fun and interest to the tone on tone of the very vanilla.
Below…just "gander" at this A M A Z I N G collection of paper….this is another MUST HAVE on Tuesday!
You have heard me say this time and time again….do not stress about making the "free~hand" cutting ….just do it and do not think about being perfect – trust me – it ALWAYS works out….just keep going until you get to your starting point!
Do you agree…the double scoring really makes this card? So fast, so simple, so easy, so cute!
Remember, creating a card does not need to be stressful – it needs to be FUN and it needs to be fulfilling. This is such a basic card that carries a big punch!
The finale – the beloved envelope! IS this so stinkin' cute – and look how fun! Please email me if you do not smile when you see polka dots….it's like an instant party!
The stripe of Tangelo Twist is 1/4" and then the 2" DSP adhered with the "Green Glue" is the recipe! (This way I can get 12 envelopes from a sheet of DSP)
Well…..thoughts my friends????Please leave me a comment and let me know how you like today's card! This is a "Susan Card" – holding true to my style of paper crafting but please make sure that you pop back tomorrow to see the stepped up version!
Thanks for all of the super sweet comments for Aunt Jean – guess what that dear James did…..he sent her an Edible Arrangement (fruit) and WOW – she was soooo touched – I told you he is a keeper! Guess what? She is leaving with a friend on Monday to go to Canada for 10 days….I think that is just GREAT to be 88 and still have so much life ahead!
Enjoy the day, email me if you need me…..feel free to shop away on my online store….(I am like Walmart – open 24 hours a day!!!!)
I know…I know – this is a weird title for todays post but today is a very special day for a very special person….my wonderful "Aunt Jean" and she is turning 88 today! I have blogged about her before and trust me…if we are all so fortunate to be 88 – you want to be like "Aunt Jean" ?
I knew that a sweet card like this will not only make her smile, she will look at it for days and days with joy. She misses James so….as he lived in Raleigh, the city where dear Aunt Jean lives….I have shared with you what a "keeper" James is…he would have dinners with her….go change light bulbs for her….clean the gutters for her….they truly had a special relationship (which totally warms my heart)
There are 2 stamp sets for today….the FUN You're Sublime and Endless Birthday. Don't forget that we have so many different stamp sets that can work well together and I also think we go through times that we "have acreative block" so mixing things up makes you "pep" up!
You can see in the above image, there is a sentiment above the adorable wheel barrel of flowers. I simply took a piece of masking tape (I just use that blue low tack tape) and then stamped it up with Versa Mark as before we get to watercoloring, we are going to heat emboss this on the Watercolor paper.
I love to heat emboss when I am using the Aqua Painters as the "embossed edge" as a "dam" and the watercoloring does not seem to run as much. (now realize there are many times that we like that messy look, but today I wanted to try to keep it contained!)
Please do not get overwhelmed when you see the long list of products that I used for todays card. The best analogy that I can give you is….when you see a recipe that has a TON of ingredients….most of the time we shy away – BUT – if we try it and through the process we say, "Now that wasn't too bad" than you will come back and do it again! The same is with these products.
When you are watercoloring…you seem to use lots of different colors to get the "just right look"BUTGUESS WHAT? – any look is great – no stressing just practice and practice and you will get more confident and be super proud of yourself!
I had lots of fun coloring this for Aunt Jean. Coloring is soooooo relaxing to me – I have absolutely no clue as to what is right and what is wrong….I just GO FOR IT and I hope that you give it a try as well.
When you are trying to get a different contrast in colors…let the lighter shade dry quickly (it doesn't take too long) before adding a deeper color. In the list below, you will easily be able to tell the colors that I used.
To add ground, I used the Sahara Sand and then went over with the Crumb Cake. Because the Endless Wishes Stamp set is a photopolymer, it is super easy to curl the sentiment to get it "just right"
The overall card size is a 4 1/2" Square (I've been hooked on this size lately) and I think the color combo (Pool Party, So Saffron and Soft Suede work together well.)
I wanted a special little touch so I thought that a button and a simple Bakers Bow would be perfect….what do you think – was it a fun touch!?!?
I know that having a fun envelope in the Pool Party with these fun polka dots will make Aunt Jean smile.
Here is a fun fact that will make you smile – she is a DIE HARD "Tar Hills" Fan…..as she went to Chapel Hill and still goes to watch Basketball Games and even drives a TAR HILLS BLUE Car….is that too cute or what!
Later in September I will be driving Stanley (the horse) to Raleigh for a show and Hannah will come to meet me and guess what??? – we will stay with Aunt Jean as we both think that she is the best thing since sliced bread!!! It is not only FUN to stay with her, it is a joy as she is so beautiful in many, many ways….being with her is a life lesson!
Bring some sunshine to someone today and I do hope that you are blessed to have a special person like Aunt Jean in your life!
Until tomorrow!
p.s. – HJ….if you are popping on today, can you please email me…..I had an issue with your address and do not know how to get in touch with you!
