by Susan Itell | Jan 9, 2015 | Uncategorized |
This is a super short post as yesterday morning as I was going down to the barn I fell on the ice and broke my ankle. Thankfully Hannah was already down in the barn as if I was home by myself – it would have been a long crawl to the house!
I am fine and will be just find….just a speed bump – I go on Monday for it to be casted. For those of you that know how important my animals are to me….as I laid in the snow – Hannah ran up to the house to kennel the 5 dogs and get a car…and Jack – my loyal dog would not leave my side.
When I returned home from the hospital I went to bed as I was OUT from the MEDS…Hannah put me in bed and all 5 of the dogs were by my side and would not leave their Mama!
It's my foot…not my hands….so I am determined to continue to create, inspire and have fun together! I am so thankful and blessed that it is not worse….Enjoy the day!
by Susan Itell | Jan 8, 2015 | Super Easy |
Good morning! This is not the original post I was going to share with you as these darn holidays – I am still getting confused as the day of the week…Thursday means its time for a PPA Challenge and this color challenge is a beautiful and uplifting palette!
Please read to the end as I have an animal story for you (it's about a turkey)…I swear – you just can't make this stuff up!
How about playing along….please make sure that you go to the Pals Paper Art Website and see the masterpieces that others create and then its your turn…submit your own work of art and be proud of yourself!
I still am "pinching myself" with this new catalog, I just think that it is FANTASTIC and I can hardly wait to go to Florida in a couple of weeks for the Leadership Conference and be a SPONGE and soak up ideas and tips and tricks from amazing SUD's….(they always have FUN boards of samples and I know that there will be a ton of great ones….so much talent out there!)
Let's get to the super simple card! I call it a "Wham Bam…thank you Maam" card….why – there is not much to do than stamp and let the sentiment shine and do it's work! The stamp set i called Big on You….and I am thrilled that SU is offering HUGE stamps like this!
It's hip to be square and today is no different! This is a 5" square card (which is the Island Indigo) and I decided to have fun and make a pool party envelope! It is great that you can choose any color for your envelopes because of the Envelope Punch Board…..remember – it's on sale….and boy….we LOVE sales!
I still get as excited as I did the very first time I heat embossed…it is an instant magic and instant gratification! I do suggest that you have an inexpensive thin paint brush to fleck away any excess powder even after you have used the embossing buddy!
I used 2 different colors of embossing powder…the Pool Party and the Clear….I firgured – what the heck….if you already have the heat tool and versa mark out….why not? I think that clear embossing is often overlooked and I added some fun to the envelope front!
I would wager to say that the stamp set that I used on the front is overlooked in the catalog…..I love it – Draw the Line…..such a great set to border and heat embossing it gives this envelope a GREAT punch!
There are so many times that we go through the catalog and just look for the instant WOW or GREAT sentiment…but sometimes it takes a while but then you see it…just like this set….this is a "keeper" in my eyes.
Adding a simple heart (which is the soft sky) – here and there was the only added touch needed. This is why I love this stamp set – you really can let the sentiment shine and stankd on its own!
I do hope that you play with these colors or any similiar colors you might have at your workspace. Playing…trying….is the BEST way to help you develop a style that is YOU!
How many times have you gone through the new catalog? If you need a catalog and you are not currently working with a SUD, I would be honored to work with you! I love what I do and I firmly believe that everyone can have FUN with stampin! Please just let me know….
Please feel free to email me and rememeber, you can shop away 24-7 and earn PAW PRINT rewards….speaking of paws…..let me leave you with this pathetic picture of the princess! She is doing great and loves the emails and comments!
Thanks for being YOU!
p.s. – I forgot to share the animal story…..on December 31st Hannah and I came home from her riding the horses in Virginia to find a turkey in our lane. We often have turkeys at our house but there are always 5 or 7 of them and they come and go….
In January 1st, John came up from feeding the horses and said…."There is a huge turkey in Arnold's's field" Hannah and I looked up and said – we saw him yesterday, Now Arnold….he is the sweetest old guy one could have around….he is 29 years old and simple the best.
On January 2nd I had a text from Arnold's owner (who lives in DC and the funniest man) – it said, Hi Susan….did Arnold get a new field mate – there is a turkey in his paddock. (Arnold used to have a miniature donkey stay with him)
The Turkey is still here….well until yesterday – I decided that it is obvious that this turkey is not either feeling well or simply does not have a Turkey friend in the world. He appeared healthy in the fact that he was walking fine but my gut instinct was that he needed help.
It is BITTER cold here and I was worried that he would freeze if he really was sick (but then dear John has been feeding him)…..I call the SPCA and they told me that they do not do turkeys and to call the DNR but they would probably shoot it. Hannah and I cringed at that thought but then the lady gave me other numbers to try.
I called a lady and she was from the DC area (about an hour from our farm) and she said that she mainly did buzzards….(well I had to laugh at that one) but she said that she would call a gentlemen that live in WV that rescues and helps injured turkeys….we talked and he said he would come by on his way home from work (now coming to my house was about 1 1/2 hours out of the way fro him) but he was most concerned about Tom the Turkey.
He came and Hannah and John went down to the barn to meet him and he had a box….and the box was for Tom…..Hannah looked at that box and said Sir, there is no way that this turkey is going to fit in the box (somehow in our talking he thought it was a baby turkey but Tom was a HUGE grown man!)
Hannah came up to the house and asked for a dog kennel – the big one that Murphy used to sleep in…I said there is no way that the turkey will fit in there….she looked at me and she was sooooooo cold (it's about 8 p.m. now and naturally dark)
To wrap this up….they had to take off one side of the kennel….they put Tom the Turkey in it (and that was not easy catching him and holding him) and then put bungee cords across the opening so his head could stick ot and he would not get loose in this poor guys car and off they went!
Hannah and John came up to the house and John said, "Just give me some space….I am freezing….I cannot believe what I just did – helped a turkey into a car" and Hannah said, "Mom, how comes things like this happen to us….I guess animals know that they are safe here".…you simply cannot make this stuff up! – Never a dull moment around here!
by Susan Itell | Jan 7, 2015 | 3-D Projects, Embossing Folders, Super Easy |
Now here is a super quick project that you can whip up in a jif and also use so many different themes to the front but the best thing is….What a practical gift! This is the "Papa Version" to the one in the Holiday Catalog!
These were a big hit for me in the little version and I was so happy that they came out in this size! Here are a bunch of pictures for you and plese feel free to email me if you need further help and/or also fell free to leave a comment!
Did you notice that I embossed the front and back cover! See in the picture below how I did it! I was super happy that you are able to match up the dots so there really was no line from where one embossing started and stopped! Just a simple fun touch that dresses up the cover!
Isn't the new catalog just wonderful! There are so many fun, fresh and new stamp sets but oh…the bundles – they are super duper and remember that if you order the by the bundle number, you will save 15%!
The Crazy About You Bundle is great…just great! The come in all 3 ways for you to choose…wood, clear and photopolymer! I do realize that this is a pricey bundle but when you see not only all of the stamps….WOW – these framelits are fabulous.
The flower was not only easy to POP out the the matching NEW punch, but then I stamped several other flowers and did a quick "fussy cut" – it really is not bad ata ll to do!
Let's touch on the framelit – I would recommend using a piece of wax paper in between when you are cutting it and also – I like to run it back and forth several times….pops out like a charm each and every time!
Look at the below 2 pictures and I think you will see how I love to adhere it!
Here are some close ups of the finished project….well – what do you think? This would be a great project to do and give for just about anyone. I think that I like this size better and for just $3.95 – it is a great way to get a super gift personalized from YOU!
I used a white button and "split" a piece of the bakers twine and it worked perfectly! Love those glue dots to stick it onto my work surface to tie that darn bow!
Well…that's about it for today! Are you all still looking and looking at the new catalogs!?!? They are just great and this is a great time for you to earn free products in the super Sale-a-bration catalog…..Please reach out to me if you would like to "brain storm" in having a cyber event with me! Email me and we can chat!
Please pop back tomorrow as I will be showcasing a great option for you to have to earn free product! I thank you for your time in popping in and I hope that this super cute journal inspired you!
Until tomorrow!
p.s. ….many thanks to all – but….
by Susan Itell | Jan 6, 2015 | New Product, Sale-A-Bration, Super Easy |
Today, January 6th is a day that Stampin' Up! crazed fans have been looking for…the day that a double-whammie happens – The Occasions Catalog AND Sale-A-Bration begins! That in itself deserves a WOOT-WOOT cause you can earn some WOOF-WOOF's!
Before we get to today's super cute card…I need to make you laugh! Last night John said to me..."It amazes me that you all get so darn excited about a new catalog….and then he said – you know….it's a great thing what you all do….I wish more people understood the passion you all have" Now…. I rest my case….IS HE THE BEST OR WHAT!
The catalogs will be on my side bar of my post sometime today but until my dear friend and amazing gu-ru Patsy Waggoner has the time to put them up….here are the links for them! You can grab a cup of coffee….turn the phone off and take it all in!
Click here for the Occasions Catalog
and
Click here for the Sale-a-bration FUN!
Let's get to the card as it makes me smile! I used this stamp set last week and I know that I am going to use it over and over again in many ways as to me it's a keeper and the best thing is…it's FREE and I adore the name – Best Day Ever!
This is blending the best of both worlds! That super fun paper is not a new DSP in the Occasions Catalog…it's a freebie with the Sale-A-bration collection and it is called Irresistibly Yours Specialty DSP( there are 6 different patterns) and the super fun thing about it is…you can add any color to the glossy paper and the images POP!
What do I mean – I used a sponge and dabbed it in the Blushing Bride ink and then "swirled it on the paper" and PRESTO – magic happened! This is one GREAT paper and the ideas are endless! You will get a free 1/4 sheet of all 6 of these fun papers with the paper share that I am offering!
It's hip to be square and today is no different! This is a 4 1/2" card and you can see that it is super sweet and just fun! I used the Banner Framelits to bring the focal point to the forefront.
This stamp set is just too cute for words and I know that I will (hopefully) be able to "stash" some away for future blog candy give-aways!
I lifted this portion up with Stampin' Vitamins aka Stampin' Dimensionals as we all know that these make everything shine!
There are so many things that are a "girls best friend" and today…it is pearls…NEW ribbon and oh…a sweet flower! The perfect finishing touch!
The Envelope Punch Board (which is on SALE THIS WEEK with the weekle deals) and the Subtles Designer Series paper stack was the perfect end to this sweet card! I call these 2 products…."Peanut Butter & Jelly" as they always makes a card shine!
Well…are you excited…..are you making your list and checking it twice?!?!
Please remember that with this New Year, I am offering a rewards program to YOU…for choosing me to help you with your projects! Click here to see the scoop!
This is such an exciting day for us…crazed SUD and know that you are going to have a TON of FUN seeing what everyone is up to! I adore this catalog…..and I am thrilled that Stampin' Up! has offered so many stamp sets in the Photopolymer….
Speaking of exciting….late yeaterday I unveiled the January Stamp of the Month Club offering…please click here to see the scoop and then email me if you want a part of the fun! I take great pride in my kits and I know that not only will you love them, but you will learn new tips, tricks and techniques! This months kit is the Sheltering Tree!
There is just so much going on today….don't forget…every Tuesday Stampin' Up offers weekly deals –click here to see them….my pick this week – the Envelope Punch Board…..under $15.00!!!! (This also makes a GREAT gift to have ready…"just in case"!
Thanks for POPPING in today and enjoy this day! Please do not forget that I am offering a paper and ribbon share and I will be placing an order today (well…probably it is already placed before you see this but I will be ordering again on Thursday)…. this is a fantastic way for you to get a "taste" of the newbies without breaking the bank!
Thanks for being YOU…and remember – today is the BEST DAY EVER….but YOU are the BEST for popping in!
by Susan Itell | Jan 5, 2015 | Stamp of the Month |
Good afternoon…I was hoping to get this out hours ago but my computer has been tied up with upgrading my I Movie and trying to upload something to You Tube….
Yes…I am serious about this video thing that I shared with you earlier today and I used my December Stamp of the Month Club stampers as quinea pigs….I have a long way to go before they look somewhat professional but I am trying.
As my son James says…"Start Small…Think Big" I am determined…enough – let's get to the January Stamp of the Month Club Kit.
This was soooo hard to pick as I knew that I wanted to do a new stamp set from the Occasions Catalog…and it is…Sheltering Tree!
I think that when I first saw this stamp set my head was spinning as I thought of the Wonderous Wreath set in how you can change up the colors to make it useful all year round! This is the same with this set and the sentiments are WOW!
I have goodies for all seasons and I think that you will really learn to have fun mixing colors to get great depths and effects! It was an "out of the box" for me but they are super fun!
Because this is a more expensive Stamp Set, I am going to have to charge $45.00. If you have purchased my kits before, I think that you will know that it will be well worth it. This stamp set is $24.95 and trust me, I put a lot of time and love into my kits!
What will you get with a kit….
- The Stamp Set (If you are a SUD and already have ordered this on your preorder, I will gladly substitute another stamp set at the same value, $24.95)
- 4 Completed Samples of the cards and then the "makings" for you to make (2) more of each sample. Did you notice I am doing 4 cards this month…I am getting the "kit" thing down now and I realized that I will not have as much cutting and punching on my end so I wanted to treat you to an extra card this month. (plus I felt bad having to charge more)
- A handout that will give you the scoop on the card measurements, tools I used and how to put it together.
- A video…this video will be just for the Kit Club Members….I will put together each card and give you tips and tricks along the way (I think that this months kit has a bunch of shading techniques and double stamping that the video will really, really be a huge help to you…many of us get intimidated with these techniques and I am here to say….if I can do it – YOU CAN DO IT!
- A thank you card from me…I love to treat you to a handmade card from me (and I think that this one is super cute)
I can only make up so many kits so with that said, please do not wait to reserve a kit. This is a super busy month as I will be attending the Leadership Conference with Stampin' Up! at the end of the month and these kits need to go and get out the door before I hop on that plane!
I am super proud of this months cards…I worked hard to come up with several different ideas and techniques that I am hoping you will enjoy! Now what do you do….
You email me back and please put in the subject line January Stamp of the Month Kit and I will reserve a spot for you. Please remember, these kits are limited as my little hands (and brain) can only do so many as I do like to provide you with samples that are beautiful!
I will send a Pay Pal invoice or if you would rather pay by check, please email me.
Many thanks for your support to my Stampin' Up fun and reserve your kit today!!! Get ready to see the new catalog online tomorrow….it's a keeper!
p.s. – Stamp of the Month Kits do not count towards your Paw Print Rewards but if you purchase 4 Stamp of the Month Kits…when you order your 5th one…I will "double up" the cards for you to make!
