by Susan Itell | Apr 21, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Good Tuesday morning and WOWZERS….this is a big day for Stampin' Up! and for YOU!
CLICK HERE to see the list of "bye-bye" stamps and CLICK HERE to see the "bye-bye" list of accessories…and then I am sure that there are some items that you are going to say:
- WHAT??? How could they do this…
- WHY??? Why would they do this…
Then I think you should say…darn, this is a sale and I am going to HOP ON IT! Trust me…if it is early in the morning when you are reading this…I encourage you to look it the list and ACT ON IT…as if you go back at the end of the day, I promise there will be things gone!
We know what we love, we know the products that we have been on the fence about getting and sometimes it takes a sale to push us over that darn fence!
Please remember about my rewards program, CLICK HERE to see it and I think that you will see that I am very generous with my rewards program and the best thing is…..
EVERY ORDER PLACED WITH ME TODAY AND TOMORROW WILL RECEIVE DOUBLE PAW PRINTS!
I have had a ball reading everyones guesses of the Blog Candy and I am glad that I said that I would announce the winner on Thursday as it will take me some time to figure it out! I will say I did laugh at the #'s you all pick for the discontinuing stamp set! I am excited to see the actual number!
Click here to print off the Tracking Sheet for the Paw Prints and feel free to email me if you need help in figuring out how many prints you have earned!
Quickly, let's chat about yesterdays post! THANK YOU for sooooo many great comments, I truly appreciated them and it truly was a magical weekend with the kids!
I have received so many great cards for the Monday Challenge….a HUGE woot-woot to you and it makes my heart super happy that you took the time to create! I will announce that winner tomorrow and please feel free to email me your challenge as you have all day!
It is a HUGE day with the "bye-bye" list but do not forget about the weekly deals…click here to see them! I think that it is wonderful that Stampin' Up! does this! The So You Stamp set is my top pick this week – love those fonts of sentiments!
I am HAPPY...I am SAD….but all in all = IT'S A GREAT DAY!
Have fun but remember – we have a new catalog right around the corner so here comes a WOOT-WOOT! Which stamp set are you most surprised to be on the "bye-bye" list?!?!
by Susan Itell | Apr 20, 2015 | Birthday, Super Easy |
Monday..Monday and today is a very SUPER special day as today's is my dear John's 60th Birthday! What perfect timing to be able to celebrate right after tax season. The best part is that the (3) peeps came home for the weekend and it was a total surprise – truly the best gift one could have! (Please feel free to skip the next 4 paragraphs but I just wanted to share)
Peep #1 left his home in North Carolina around 8 p.m. on Thursday night with his adorable new puppy he rescued, Leo and at midnight I had a text from him that he was getting too tired so he pulled over and stayed at a hotel (smart choice). He has a phone meeting at 9 a.m. on Friday so he woke up super early and arrived home before 8:30 and scared John to death!
Peep #2 left her college at 2 p.m. on Friday and arrived home around 8 p.m. and she came bopping through the door and said – "Hi Dad" – John was stunned and the best thing was, his eyes filled up with tears of joy as we had just seen Hannah.
Peep #3 left Boston at 4 p.m. on Friday and the other 2 tried to keep John up watching movies (I was long gone in bed) and at 12:45 a.m. – in through the back door Will came in and once again scared John to death as they were watching an intense movie and he never in a million years thought that Will could come home.
Needless to say it was very, very special for John and WOW was he surprised and the best thing is…we did absolutely nothing other than being together here at the house…Hannah and I played with the horses…the guys worked in getting the garden ready….we took the boat out for a great time together…cooked together and I even talked them into play Scrabble with me – a perfect weekend! Yesterday was hard to see them go back but it was just fabulous and oh so special to both John and I!
O.k. – sorry for the personal scoop but I must say, that's what I adore about blogging…I feel like I get to share with you a bit of who I am…let's get to the card!
Today's Monday challenge is to make a masculine Birthday Card! We all seem to struggle with masculine cards so how about it? Hopefully you can find some time today or tomorrow (9 p.m. Eastern) to make a masculine Birthday Card and email it to me and I will randomly pick the winner and announce it on Wednesday and you will win a white get pen and this card!
I have blogged many times about this bundle…and you can see that today's card is another example of how versatile it is. Remember, in the Occasion Catalog it is a bundle (which saves you an instant 15%) but when the new catalog comes out, it might not be in a bundle so I would not wait – it's a keeper!
I am the very 1st to realize that it is a super expensive set but I will say that the mileage you get with the stamps and these amazing diecut sentiments…WOW!
I am a huge fan of Jennifer McQuire and she posted this video on using hearts in a circle! Today's card is created from her inspiration. I used the circle framelits as my "template" and truly did not spend much time at all…The over all card is a 5" card in Vanilla and this piece is 1/4" smaller (4 3/4")
Because time was against me and because I have the stamp set in the photopolymer, I took the plunge and eye balled it as shown below.
I know it is not perfect but it is from my heart, I stamped in between the 4 stamped "birthday" again . I simply bent ever so slightly the stamp to make a subtle arch.
One product that I think is overlooked in the catalog and something that I think is very useful is the very vanilla coaster board. I used it for my Easter Berry Baskets and I also think it is great to use it with these sentiments.
Today – I doubled up on them as I really wanted the sentiment to be "front and center" for my card! I used the good old "green glue" to adhere!
I hope that you can find some time to make a masculine Birthday Card. This was not only fun, but it really was fast and I think that you could have fun adding to it, but I am super happy with just the way it is!
Remember, please email me your answers to the Blog Candy Challenge I gave to you on Friday! I am giving away (2) $25.00 shopping sprees and I cannot wait myself to see the retiring list and also go thru to see who are the winners!
Today is also the last day to take advantage of the weekly deals! There are some keepers this week! Thanks for popping by and I hope that your day is as special as mine…John is a wonderful husband and Dad and he is taking the day off to enjoy his special day!
Until tomorrow…it will be super exciting as the LIST WILL BE UNVEILED!!!! Woot-woot!
by Susan Itell | Apr 19, 2015 | Step it up Sunday!, Thank You |
I just love these 2 day challenges ~ I do appreciate the emails that I have received from many of you that you also enjoy these postings! Every week I say to myself – what can I come up with??? and it always seems to work out. I encourage you to try to look at a project that you make and then say – what can I do to change it up a bit.
Doing this will help you continue to develop a style of your own and it will help you reach to try new things. Sometimes you will feel like you like the "easier one" or the "stepped up" one makes you roll…whichever, it is a personal choice and sometimes it also come down to time.
Here are the cards side by side (click on the image to make it larger)
I am just in love with this simple flower! As I commented in yesterday's post, this stamp set is on the weekly deals and remember that they are only good thru (tomorrow night), Monday! Hands down, the sentiments are fabulous but I am "head over heels" with the flower images as they are just so simple!
Let's get to the card today – I did not give you the dimensions yesterday so here you go (I know you like that)
- A-2 vertical card in whisper white and then another piece 1/4" smaller (5 1/4" X 4")
- The black band is 1" wide and long enough to wrap around the white piece and then the vellum is 3/4"
- The punches are the 2 3/8" Scallop Punch and the 1 3/4" Circle Punch
- The "Thanks" is stamped in the White Craft Ink (This is something that I would recommend having around, true you do not use if often but when you do…it makes a fun statement)
- The tiny flowers are from the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Set and then I used the small SU hole punch for the centers for the centers of the flowers and the white gel pen for the dot (you could easily use a small pearl but that would most likely bump you into extra postage)
- I carried on the white gel pen and black marker dashes and dots….(remember, that the white pen does take a bit longer to dry so be careful that you do not touch it too soon.)
- Lastly the envelope….super cute! (darn, I love this flower!!!)
Well, there you go! Personally I do not think you could go wrong with either card. The vellum just gives it a different feel and in person it really is stunning. I know that we do not use vellum a bunch but I think that this (like the white ink pad) a great item to have in your craft area.
The biggest obstacle with Vellum is hiding the adhesive. This was easy with this card as I used the adhesive (I used glue dots = EASY) on the back of the band and then under the scallop circle and itty bitty flowers.
Please feel free to share with everyone your thoughts…remember to email me your answers for the BLOG CANDY challenge I put your way on Friday, click here to see that post!
p.s. – I have had ?'s about the number of retired stamp sets for the Blog Candy…(1) stamp set is the stamp set name not (1) being wood mount, (1) being clear mount etc….for example if Mothers Love is to be discontinued that would count as (1) stamp set NOT (3) because of it being in different mounts.
Good luck and HAVE FUN – I have been loving your responses and I am equally as excited to see the list on Tuesday! Please pop back tomorrow for a Monday fun challenge!
by Susan Itell | Apr 17, 2015 | Super Easy |
Good morning…good Saturday! I adore this stamp set and I think Stampin' Up! also thought so as it is available in all 3 mounts! Personally, I would say GO FOR THE Photopolymer! (plus it is on the weekly deals)
WHY??? – This is one that requires double stampin' and it is soooooo much easier being able to see through the stamps! I know that many of you are still skeptical of them…(and I was too) but once you be a turtle and stick your neck out….you will see what I mean…they are soooo easy!
As the saying goes…"try it – you'll like it" and I think we are going to see many more photopolymer stamps in the new catalog. You can see in the stamp images below that the "flowers" in this set are very versatile and just plain and simple FUN!
When this stamp set came out…I must admit – my heart sank as it made me miss my Mom – but I knew deep down it was a keeper…and I hope that you can see the fun in this stamp! It's funny that I just used the one little flower in the set and look at the impact it gives!
This is an A-2 card in whisper white vertical and I just love yellow, Black and white together and so saffron is one of my favorites…(I love the softness of it)
The stamp set, Another thank you, is a total MUST HAVE ….I wish that you would see mine as it looks like it has been through a battle…and we all know that we need a stellar "Thank You Stamp Set."..this is the one that got me though John's injury last year with thank you cards!
This is my kind of card and one that you could easily change the sentiment to a Thinking of you…a Happy Birthday…go with what makes you roll! This is a great and versatile layout!
When this stamp set came out I know it was special – WHY? I could see that you could easily use this stamp set as a "general" card…not necessary just as a Mothers Days Card,
I think that this flower is just wonderful! Isn't this a great color combo together? – it was a peanut butter and jelly card…that's a phrase that I like to use when it is just a super simple and fun card!
Our stampin' up! punches are the best! These helped me to bring an instant WOW! Sometimes you need to think about what can save you time and punches do this for me on todays card.
I did a "double wammie" with the pens – I used the white gel pen as well as the black pen! Little dots and dashes like this bring the "wow" fast…plus it is clean and simple all at the same time!
Just because this is a simple card it does not mean that it cannot be a WOW card! You know that I adore my envelope – just could lot resist! Not only did I stamp the front, I used the subtles DSP Paper Stack for the back flap…fast and easy yet very effective!
Please pop back tomorrow to see the stepped up version – please let me know you thoughts – I think I know you….you're going to LOVE it!
Remember that this stamp set that I showcased today is in the weekly deals and these weekly deals are only good until Monday night!
by Susan Itell | Apr 17, 2015 | Blog Candy |
Good Morning and bring on the weekend! We are to have incredible weather tomorrow and I am super excited as John is excited to be home on a weekend and we have high hopes of getting some good old fashion Spring Cleaning outside in the beautiful weather!
Hang on tight as this is going to be a post that you want to read…and perhaps re-read and then get your catalogs out and GO TO TOWN as YOU could win some super fun BLOG CANDY!
Next Tuesday, April 21st, Stampin' Up! will be unveiling the "retired list" Even though this might be a sad time for many of us…it will be a day of bargains and trust me – you need to act quick as people are quick… I do not know of anyone that doesn't like a great shopping spree!
Please email me and put in the subject line, BLOG CANDY and I will read your answers and then on Thursday (the 23rd) I will announce the winners (it will take me some time to go through them) and (2) of you will win each a $25.00 shopping spree from me! Here you go – (if there are ties, I will use random.org to pick the winners)
- Email me 10 stamp sets that you project to be on the retired list. (Pull out both the BIG Catalog and the Occasions Catalog) and go to town! (It will be interesting to see how many get it right)
- Email me the total number of stamp sets that you think are going to be retired. (this will be sooo interesting to see what you think)
I am as excited/anxious as you are and you bet on Tuesday morning I will be having lots of coffee reading and "taking it all in" once the list is unveiled.
Also – All orders placed with me on Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd (I know it's overwhelming so I am giving you 2 days) you will earn DOUBLE PAW PRINTS!!!!
Earning DOUBLE Paw Prints for these 2 days is great! At the beginning of the year I started to offer a rewards program for those good old faithfuls that support my Stampin' Up! fun – please click here to see the parameters of the rewards program!
Here is the tracking sheet to help you see where you are on the trail to a FREE stamp set! Please feel free to email me if you want me to help you calculate where you are on this trail of fun!
To be in the "running for the shopping sprees" you need to email me your guesses by Monday, April 20th by 9 p.m. (eastern time) to be fair…
Now to the "fashion show" of beauties…these cards are the ones that were emailed to me for the Monday challenge…
Here is from the random winner – (please know that you are all winners in my eyes)
When I saw Joan's card…an instant smile was on my face as I adore the boldness of the stripes and the colors are right up my alley! What a great card maker – look at her clean and crisp lines…just a great card all the way around. That star is the icing on the cake!
WOW…Sue nailed it all the way around and I have to share with you the scoop on this card –
"I decided to use these colors because I make cards for an organization called 'Operation Write Home'. The organization sends these cards overseas for our servicemen. We also make what they call 'Any Hero' cards, showing our appreciation and thanking them for their service. This card will be used for that purpose."
Is this wonderful or what! It reconfirms why I do what I do…thank you Sue for your talent and time to our service men and women!
Adorable!!! Mary Ann made this for a friends twins 1st birthday…this font stamp set, Sassy Salutations – a fun and festive stamp set. Mary Ann is our favorite "SHEEP CREATOR" and you can see that she makes adorable "BEARS"
Sharon's card makes me smile for many reasons…I ADORE pinks…and I also adore that Sharon and her sister are always up for a challenge…they are "die-hards" …always!
Karen is Sharon's sister…do you agree with me now….a very talented person and WOWZERS – this card can be used for anyone – ADORE the scored lines on the sides – makes me smile!!!
Robyn is also a wonderful and consistent card maker and this is why she was inspired to make this card – "I have a friend traveling to Bali. Wanted to wish her a safe trip." Envelope fun = an instant smile!
I can see your smile…this is just the cutest! Those puffy clouds and sun are so darn cute! Seeing a lined envelope is just so special to me – nothing like a beautiful envelope! Great job!
Super-de-duper! You know that polka dots make me happy and make me smile! Rosanne is a talented card-maker and I am super proud to have her on my team! She recently started a blog, www.heartfeltstamping.com – please go and check it out and you will agree that her work is fun & clean!
O.k. – you know what 1st came to my mind when I saw this beauty was…WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THIS! Great card….very fun and it still gives you a bright and cheery feel with the white popping in!
This a great group of cards and I am proud to share them with you! Please pop back tomorrow as I have a super 2 day weekly showcase of fun. Saturday is a Show & Tell and Sunday is a stepped up version – trust me, you'll love them!
Thanks for reading so much…I know that you are going to love the chance to win a shopping spree…Until tomorrow!
