by Susan Itell | Jan 1, 2015 | SNEAK PEEK!!!, Super Easy |
Woot-Woot…it is the NEW YEAR! What a great way to start the New Year with a Pals Paper art Challenge. Please make sure that you pop over to the PPA Website to see not only what the design team came up with…but to see the inspiration that others did as well – a total inspiration to the max!
Today is a Color Challenge using Silver, Wisteria Wonder and Night of Navy. When I saw the colors, I was challenged! First – I did not have any silver paper left and Wisteria Wonder is not a color that I use often (sorry Arianne)! The minute I saw this little bow punch, I knew a super simple New Years Card would be in the works!
This will be my 1st post of 2 today, as later I will share with you part #2 of my Blog Candy saying goodbye to 2014 and Hello to 2015! You can have (2) chances to win so make sure that you check them out!
This is a SUPER SIMPLE card that focuses on a "sneak peak" that you will be able to order starting next Tuesday, January 6th! You are going to LOVE the new catalog and the sale-a-bration items are….3 simple letters – WOW!
Here you go my friends! You could easily switch up the bow tie and place a simple flower, birthday candle or actually nothing at all – just let the embossing part do it's thing (heck – you could use 2 colors and adhere them together with Sticky Strip as the seam is cover with the thin strip of paper)
- The base is my go-to note card in Whisper White!
- The Wisteria Wonder is 4 5/8" X 3 1/8" and then the Whisper White is 4 1/2" X 3" and then I ran just the top portion through the Big Shot with the Large Polka Dot Folder so I can have the bottom part a backfrop to stamp my sentiment!
- The sentiment is from the Tenny Tiny Wishes Set and if you do not have this…than you need to click that SHOP NOW button and get it – it is truly one of those "life savers" sets!
- To cover the seam part of the start and stop of the embossing I simply took a skinny piece of card stock to "break up" the area!
- To the adorable bow…this is using the new punch, appropriately called Bow Builder Punch and wowers….easy peasy! I used the All is Calm DSP (This is how I snuck in the silver) and then wrapped the other colors to make it pop! Glue dots to the rescue…and DONE!
- To the envelope fun…I simply took a piece of Wisteria White that is 2" X 5 1/2" and then ran it through the Big Shot the the Polka Dot Folder and using the "green glue" I took a very this bead of glue just around the outer edge and then placed the paper….(I do suggest to let it dry good before you take your scissors and trim the excess away!)
That is it! So simple yet so fun! Thanks for popping in and look for my 2nd post a bit later! You will want to read it and leave a comment so you can have a chance to win BOTH Blog Candy #1 and then the next post which is a dozen of handmade cards made me ME!
Here is to a WONDERFUL 2015 filled with help, tips and inspiration to you! Please feel free to email me and I deeply thank you for your ongoing support to my Stampin' Up! fun!
Until later!
by Susan Itell | Dec 31, 2014 | Blog Candy |
Can you believe that this is the last day of the year? It seems to go faster and faster each year and I always thought that as you get older….things would seem slower! (hopefully this makes sense)
Today I wanted to go down that lane I like…."Memory Lane" and I thought that it would be fun to talk about Stampin' Up! products that we simply loved over this year and could not be without!
I am going to be focusing on things that I used more this year than previously as it taught me that the basics are always the best to fall back to!
I think that we all get super excited when we learn a new craft, cooking skill, gardening technique etc….and we want to take that BIG DIVE in and if you are like me – this is what I do and then I feel like I have to have everything and then after I get everything I look at it and say…."What do I do with this or Why did I buy this???"
Does this sound familiar/ Below is a quick, short list to items that I think are great basics that are all under $10.00 and I will say that I found myself using each and everyone of these more and more this year!
All you need to do is leave me a comment letting me know some of your favorites…I LOVE when we get to read all of the comments…it is so interesting to see what makes each of us shine!
The below candy shows a "goodbye" to a Stamp Set that is just FABULOUS…a brand new clear mount set and a "hello" to a set of color swatches for the NEW upcoming paper collections.
This Blog Candy is part #1 (the LAST DAY of the year and then I will do a part #2 with another offering for the FIRST DAY of the year and on Friday I will announce the winner!
Here are the items that I found to be "go to's" that I used more this year than before! (They are in no particular order and you can see the items if you click on the pictures at the end of the post) Items # 9 & #10 are things that I highly recommend that you always have on an order…these are lifesavers and the best basics!
- "Green Glue" – from the polls that I did this year, you all loved this to!
- Glue Dots – I fell in love with these this year…they are so fast and easy!
- Silicone Craft Mat – could not…would not be without it – works great when using the "green glue"
- Adhesive Remover – another little gem that made me smile…since I have been using the "green glue" more this year, I found that this works great for quick clean ups!
- Bakers Twine – I rarely used this before but now I just adore it…not only is it super affordable, it can bring a "plain jane" card to an instant WOW….glue dots are great with it as well and I can even make a bow! There are 10 different colors offered!
- Tuxedo Black Memento Ink – Not only for the Blendabilities….it is simply the BEST BLACK INK around!
- White Gel Pen – a secret weapon to me….I just LOVE my dashes!
- Stampin' Pierce Mat – Since we have so many Photopolymer Stamps, these are the best to stamp on, especially if the stamped image is larger!
- Whisper White Paper – I cannot tell you how many time I run out of this…every month I say….make sure I order enough but I feel like I am always borrowing from my Stampin' friends ( My resolution is to always have a full back up…."just in case"
- Refill Blades for the Stampin' Trimmer – This is something that you always need to have extra! There is nothing more frustrating than cutting and discovering that you need to change your blade and you are out of them!
These are some of my favorites….how about YOU??? Just leave a comment and you will be in the "pot" to win the blog candy today and then on my 2nd post on January 1st – you will have another chance to win even more Blog Candy….handmade cards from me!
Thanks for popping by and always being so kind, supportive and always so helpful to one another! I always feel like we are one big family helping each other and sharing our love and passion for paper crafting!
Please do not forget to sign up for the Product Shares for the NEW catalog items…with this 1st wave, I am offering free bonuses for each offering…(I plan to order on the 6th) and I will send Pay Pal invoices out over the weekend as per SU policy, I need to collect before I can order on the 6th!
Feel free to email me and many thanks for your continued support! Happy New Year!
by Susan Itell | Dec 30, 2014 | Sale-A-Bration, SNEAK PEEK!!! |
Now this is a "Susan kind of card"...it makes me smile, it makes me happy, I adore the colors and I just love the simplicity of it! This is what I call a 1-2-3 card and I never get tired of these "secret weapons"
The key and secret of this card is to pick a small pattern paper and it you can find a pattern (like this one) that works both horizontally as well as vertically as you can get 10 cards out of 1 sheet of DSP! This card is all sneak peaks from the new Occasions catalog and Sale-a-bration….the best news is…a week from today you can order all of these goodies!
Let's get going! I hope that you keep this "formula" for future cards!
- The base of the card is my go to – Whisper white Notecards and envelopes….simply could not, would not be without them – I just love them!
- The "star" and focal part of the card is the GREAT paper from the Sale-a-bration catalog…it is called Best Year Ever and it is a fabulous paper….remember, you can get the swatches of this paper free by ordering the color swatches from my product share and trust me….when you see them – you will be doing the happy dance! Click here to see the post!
TIP ALERT: You can 10 cuts of the DSP from one sheet of paper. The size is 3" X 4 1/2". This is how you do it!
Take the DSP and make a 3" cut and then 4 1/2" and you will be left with a 4 1/2" cut…..cut the 3" piece into (2) 3" X 4 1/2" and then to the 4 1/2" strips…cut them intp (3) equal pieces = PRESTO…you will have 10 cuts!
- I matted the DSP with Pool Party just a 1/4" larger = 3 1/4" X 4 3/4" Please do not forget that this is a perfect time to use the "center" of this Pool Party piece to pop out punches….framelits etc….as it will be totally covered by the DSP!
- The focal part is the tag made by the Angled Tag Topper Punch. I POPPED them out with both the white and the Coastal Cabana….and I trimmed the white a "smidge" smaller to create the look I was going for!
- Now to stamping – the fun part! This is a sneak peak from the Sale-a-bration catalog and this great stamp set is FREE with a $50.00 order. This is a super fun stamp – love the font – love the message….
TIP ALERT: Stampin' Up! is GREAT! This stamp set that I have used is called Best Day Ever and the BEST news is that Stampin' Up is offering this set to you in all 3 options….clear, wood and photopolymer! Which one would you pick?
- Using the Sale-a-bration ribbon which is another freebie….and also yours free from me with the purchase of the ribbon share….is the perfect POP of color! I then tied a simple bow with the new white twine that is in the Occasions Catalog!
- I need to show you the inside…a simple stamp of the other sentiment in this set is the perfect touch. I am sure that you can think of so many people to send this card to!
A card would not be a "Susan Card" without a FUN envelope! I did a double whammy today….( I just could not resist) A quick liner to the outer flap of the envelope and then a quick stamp to the front is all that was needed!
Don't you agree…that this just makes the whole project! This card is a super cinch to make up LOTS OF….just do it in steps..
- Pull your paper out and cut it
- Use up your scraps to make the tag
- Do all of your stamping at one time
- Line all of your envelopes at one time
Remember….break your projects down and you will be a happy stamper! So….what do you think? Are you smiling….do you like it….please leave me a comment!
To me it is so practical and fun! Please remember today (Tuesday) is the magical day that Stampin' Up! offers the new weekly deals! Thank you Stampin' Up! for doing this for all of us! Click here to see this weeks goodies!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about the post or the Product Shares…I am having great feedback and I know that you are going to adore the new products without having to buy "everything"!
WOWZERS – tomorrow is THE LAST DAY OF THE YEAR…hmmmmmmm maybe you need to pop back…..hmmmmmmm maybe there might be some "BLOG CANDY" to end the year…..
Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Dec 29, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Woot-woot….a new week…wow is it hard to get back in the swing of things! Peep #1 left yesterday…sad time but we had a happy time and his return trip to Raleigh was nothing like getting home!
Guess what is one week from tomorrow?
It is the 1st day that you can order the new goodies from the Occasions Catalog and in turn be able to receive free Sale-a-bration items! I just know that you are going to adore all of the new goodies!
What is a share??? It is the best thing since sliced bread!
We all know that we want to get our hands on all of the "NEWBIES on the Stampin' Up! block" but at the same time we need to be realistic in our spending as there are sooooo darn tootin' many stamp sets and framelits that are coming out and we want them too….so how about a "tasting" of new products at a fraction of the price!
Please review the following options I am offering and then email me back and please put in the subject line Occasions Paper & Ribbon Share…this way I can "spot it" in a jif and put you down for a share.
As per Stampin' Up! policies, I need to "fill" a share before I can send you the product and I will be ordering next Tuesday as soon as I am able to!
Please do not wait until the last minute for this 1st wave of the share. You will see that I am offering you "bonus" pieces with each collection and with that said, I earn the Sale-a-bration items just like you do…so be early to be able to get the bonuses!
Here you go!
Paper Swatches: I will be offering each of the (6) new paper collections being introduced.
They include Stacked with Love Paper Stack, Birthday Bash Specialty DSP, Painted Blooms DSP, Sweet Dreams DSP, Adventure Bound DSP Paper Stack and Something Borrowed DSP.
$15.00 for all (6) swatch Books and then the (2) Sale-a-bration ones are your FREE bonus
Below are the BONUS swatches…the SAB goodies are great this year!
1/2 Sheets of DSP Paper: Get 6″ x 12″ cuts of all sheets of the 12 X 12 DSP and you will get (2) sheets of the paper stacks!
Having this extra length is perfect for scrapbookers, bigger dies, lining your envelopes…. (You’ll receive 6″ x 6″ pieces of the two specialty Gold Foil Sheets from the Birthday Bash Paper Pack).
The cost of this share is $22.00
(sorry – no picture….there were soooo many sheets but you can see that you will be getting a BUNCH of paper at a fraction of the price if you were to order each DSP pack!
The reason I am putting (2) of the paper stacks in the collection is that I know that many of you will want to use 1 sheet for a card and the other would be perfect for lining the envelope! I adore these paper stacks and the size is just perfect (They are the Stack with Love and the Adventure Bound)
Below is your bonus for the paper share! You will receive 1/4 sheets from the Sale-a-bration Paper goodies!
Ribbon Share: In the Occasions Catalog there are (8) new ribbons/trim.
You will get 1 yard of the below #1,6,7 & 8 and 2 yards of #'s 2,3,4& 5
The price for the Ribbon Share is $10.00
Here is your bonus for the Ribbon Share….1 yard of the Sale-a-bration Ribbon!
Embelishment Share – I usually do not offer embellishments but I think that they are super cute this time! Below you will see what is in the bundle and then the 3rd picture will share with you the Bonus for this bundle!
The price for this share is $5.00
Here is your free Bonus for the Embellishment Bundle.
Here is a break down for the offerings. Please feel free to email me is you have any questions. As soon as a share fills, I will send you a Pay Pal invoice. If you prefer to write me a check, please email me
(I have many customers that prefer to write a good old fashon check)
#1 Paper Swatch Share – $15.00
#2 Half Sheets of DSP Paper – $22.00
#3 – Ribbon Share – $10.00
#4 – Embellishment Share – $5.00
All 4 share would be just $52.00 and the shipping will be free!
(see pricing below for shipping)
Please remember to put in the subject line: Occasions Paper & Ribbon Share
SHIPPING:
Shipping is $6.95 for ordering 1,2 or 3 shares and….
Order all share offerings…The "Kit and Caboodle" the shipping is FREE!!!
Please include the following information in your email:
1. Full Name
2. Mailing Address (United States addresses only)
3. Which share(s) you would like to reserve
4. Email for Paypal * invoicing
(*) I use Paypal for all my billing needs. However, a paypal account is not required to make your payment. Just an email address and credit/debit card is all you need. When you receive my paypal invoice, you can choose to pay using your paypal account funds or by credit/debit card.
Just follow their SUPER EASY instructions to make your payment via the method that is most convenient for you. As I stated above, if you are not comfortable with this method, email me….I want you to be happy and feel comforatble!
Whew……that is a lot to cover but it is "Oh so great" to be able to get all of these goodies without breaking the bank! It is my pleasure and a labor of love to do this for you – I want you to be able to work and touch the products!
Enjoy the day and please do not wait to order your shares! I have to balance my time with the Stamp of the Month kits and I an super excited to order all of the goodies next Tuesday for the shares! Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Dec 28, 2014 | SNEAK PEEK!!!, Valentines |
Before we get to this super cute card that I have for you today…the mystery is solved. Yesterday I shared with you how frustrated I was with the picture quality of yesterday’s card – well you all know that I get myself in a fluster with technology and when I was taking pictures of today’s card – the same thing happen…..PEEP JAMES to the rescue – I had some filter turned on that was making my pictures "wonkie"
So the good news is…my pictures are great for today…(well a heck of a lot better than yesterday) and I hope that you enjoy! To me, this is a great card for Valentines ….and also a great card for just letting someone know how much you care!
Please make sure that you read to the end as you will see where I was inspired! This was too funny, with the Holiday Card Swap, there were 2 cards made with this technique and today's I am sharing what Jeanie made! You know that she is a huge inspiration to me and truly someone that makes me feel so blessed!
This is another great "formula card" so please remember this gem! Let's get going!
- The (real red) is a flat piece of card-stock measuring 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
- The whisper white is 5 1/4" X 4" and then embossed with the Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder (LOVE this folder)
- Taking Jeanie's lead the Deco Framelts was the backdrop of the sentiment focal point. Using the necessary tools for heat embossing…the magic happened!
- To make the points….easy! All you need is (2) pieces of paper that are 4" X 3" and then score at 1' and then fold in~ look at the below picture and you will see how to fold, but also how you can "snip" them off like I did today! This super clean and crisp stripe paper is from the new paper stack in the Occasions Catalog called Stacked with Love.
(This is a great paper stack and I will be offering it in swatches as well as full sheets with the paper and ribbon share I will be offering….I will blog about it soon)
Place some "green glue" on the scored piece and adhere it to the white piece before putting it all together on the red piece. (It sounds super complicated but it really is not)
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- To add some interest, I used the smaller framelit and then embossed again with the sentiment! Fun….right?????
I realize that this card limits you to the ability to write a message and signature…..no worries – simply add a piece of white to the back of the care and you will have plenty of room to write a longer note!
Now let's get to Jeanie's Card…is this a keeper or what! She is truly the best and I am so thankful for her in soooo many ways! She is leaving this morning to be with family in the North….safe and fun travels my friend!
Now we learned yesterday that Karen Hallam has a blog…..now we need to get Jeanie to do the same as her talents are amazing!
This is not only a beautiful card…but the "formula" is stellar for other cards! I adore the gold sheets for the "joy" – so clean and classic!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions and I hope that this "sneak peak" of products that you will be able to order starting January 6th inspires you – they are….total keepers!
If you have ordered from me in the past 6 months, you will receive your catalogs this week along with a goodie from the Sale-a-bration catalog! LOVE the collection this year!
If you are not currently working with a Demonstrator, please email me and I will be happy to send you the (2) new catalogs! Enjoy the day….our puzzle is "blugging" along…..until tomorrow!
