by Susan Itell | Dec 10, 2014 | 3-D Projects, Christmas, PALS Blog Hops |
Welcome to the last Pals Blog Hop of 2014. This month we want to help you start your holiday wish list by sharing projects featuring our favorite Stampin’ Up! papers, stamps, tools and accessories. Get your wish list ready as you move along through the blog hop.
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Stop #32 Debra Simonis at Deb's Stampin' Grounds on the Pals Hop.
If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the project.
We have such a busy and exciting day hopping to all PALS that are participating in today’s Blog Hop! In total there are 38 ….so I am sure that your “creative tank” will be filled to the brim today!
With the theme of using products that would be “keepers” on a “Wish List”…I think that I have just about all of my bases covered here today! Please feel free to email me if you have specific questions on the “how to’s” for today’s post.
If you follow my blog (and I hope that you do) I usually go into great depth about my projects but since I know you have so many blogs to visit…I am going to try to keep it short but I have lots of pictures for you
I adore this Curvy Keepsake Framelit…..WHY? Easy-peasy…you can use it all year long which make me smile…so darn practical and always fun.
Look at the below 2 pictures and you will see that it truly uses minimal paper and it is fun to play with different patterns!
I like to make a window and I used the #3 Circle and then to make the band in Cherry Cobbler, I used #3 & #4….this is an optional step but I like the way it looks!
The paper I used today is perfect for making 3 –D projects as it is much heavier than our regular card stock. It is so classic and works for so many different themes! LOVE it!
Who doesn't like chocolates and who would not think that this is a super cute project! I do hope that you have fun making some as I am sure that you are going get smiles……
Well that's it fun, festive and unique.
The next stop is Stop #33,Jane Knudsen at see jane stamp on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting and I hope to see you in 2015.
Enjoy your day, enjoy the blog hop and enjoy the season! Until tomorrow….
- Michelle Gleeson at StampinMojo
- Shannon Hokanson at Paper Works by Shannon
- Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
- Sherrie Gross at Stampin Sunshine
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Kalyn Shubnell at The Stamping Chronicles
- September Gray at www.septembergray.com
- Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper
- Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
- Nancy Gleason at MyStampinSpace
- Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
- Debbie Crowley at expressivelydeb…
- Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin'
- Amy Whelan at Amy's Inklings
- Brian King at Stamp with Brian
- Amy Williams at Stamps and Spice
- Mary Fish at Stampin' Pretty
- Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
- Jackie Diediker at Stampin' Jackie
- Candy Ford at Stamp Candy
- Susan Lankford at Stamp and Create With Susan
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
- Nicole Watt at Pixel Maven's Retreat
- Amy Hoptay at Inking of You!
- Lynn Kolcun at Stamping with Avery's Owlery
- Beth Beard at My little craft blog
- Sue Becker at RnR Stamping
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Kerry Willard Bray at Peonies and Paper Chains
- Rae Harper-Burnet at WildWestPaperArts.com
- Deb Cozzone at Deb Cozzone's Stamping Zone
- Debra Simonis at Deb's Stampin' Grounds
- Susan Itell at Simple Stampin
- Jane Knudsen at see jane stamp
- Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
- Martie Pollard at The Crafty Bandit
- Natalie Bradley at Natalie Bradley Events
- Becky Volpp at InkBlossomWithBecky
by Susan Itell | Dec 9, 2014 | Uncategorized |
I am sure that you all know where I am coming from…isn't it just wonderful to receive a gift that not only you really love but a gift that is very practical and useful!
When I was a Creative Memories Consultant (eons ago) I always had an incredible Open House for my customers filled with great ideas and kits….incentives…make-n-takes etc…but the one thing that they LOVED to do was to fill out a wish list to give to their hubbies, their children, parents etc….and then I would love being the elf to make the smiles come to life!
I truly wish that we could be together for an Open House and you betcha that I would spoil you to as I love to see people create but more importantly to have fun and embrace an inner confidence of success! But…being that we live all over the country…we simply have to make the best of it!
What better way to get products that you love…products that you use and perhaps product that you would not purchase for yourself (as if you are like me….it is more fun to buy for others than yourself)…my suggestions to you is to make a list….check it twice and then share my email with your loved ones!
If your hubbie or family/friends are like mine…they would be frustrated in going online and placing a Stampin' Up! order for you (as they are probably clueless of our products that we love)….again, please share my email and I will be glad to walk them through the process in ordering.
Here is a Hostess Code that is good until Monday, December 15th. One person will reap the hostess benefits and really be smiling with extra Stampin' Up cash!
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I used to be a Scrooge about giving a Gift Certificate or a Gift Card…well – my thought process on this one has changed completely.
I adore getting certificates as…(a treat for me is to get my nails done….and I hate to spend my money on it but wow – when I get a gift certificate to go see Shelly, I am super happy)
Please feel free to share this post today with your family and friends and I will take care of them! If it is helping them with a "Wish List" that you have personally created and they need the help in how to order…share my email and I will be their elf!
Some great ideas for gift certificates would be for Stamp of the Month Clubs, Paper/Ribbon Shares and of course…just a specific amount and then you have fun picking!
Click here to see the weekly deals….my TOP pick – WOOT-WOOT, the envelope framlits! Could not…would not, be without them! This makes a great gift ($20.21) for a friend that also has the stampin' bug like we do! (remember to use the hostess code)
Here is a new stamp set – just released today!…..it is called Snuggles and Smooches – oh sooooo cute – I can already see the visions of masterpieces and wow – the little boxes will be fabulous for Valentines!
In closing, I deeply thank you for your kindness, support and trust in me. I love what I do and I love helping you. Knowing that I made you smile this holiday would be the best gift to me as well…thanks!
Until tomorrow….it's the PALS blog hop…..get ready for FUN!
by Susan Itell | Dec 8, 2014 | Make it MINE Monday, Thinking of you |
Good morning….great week ahead! I hope that you are getting your daily dose of me this morning! I have been having problems with my posts going out and being delivered to you as you are used to!
I think I know what the problem is…..ME! (I am going to call a very patient Customer Support this morning for guidance)
Here is your sketch for you to play with this week…I realize that we are all getting super busy with the holiday but I say….Stampin' will cure all stresses!
That darn calendar is WHIPPING by…..so let's get going! One of my all time favorite words is "JOY" – I think that as I have become older I appreciate that this little word can fill your heart in so many ways….some that are obvious to others and some that are just special to you!
This is a new stamp set called Banner Blessings and I am sure that you can see the potential and versatility of it for so many of the variety of cards we make and send.
Many of you know that I do card volunteer work for Breast Cancer patients, this card I am personally sending to a very young Mom that has Breast Cancer, she has a set of twins and another older child - her husband died suddenly of a massive heart attack last year.
She knows what "Joy" is and she has such a beautiful and postivie outlook. We all need to step back at times and allow the joy of others to enter into us! I adore this set and I am so excited that we have it!
I think that these colors together are just stunning! How can you go wrong with Black and White with a POP of color and today's color is pool party! I honestly just looked at the sketch and said – go for it!
I think that eveything is pretty straight forward for you to CASE this design but here are the quick measurements for the stamped part! (naturally just adjust it to whatever size your sentiment is that you are working with!
- The White stamped part is 2 1/2" X 1 3/4" and then matted a "smidge" larger 2 5/8" X 1 7/8"
- The DSP is 2 1/4" X 1 7/8" (left) and 2 1/4" X 1 1/8" (right)
I always like using the "green glue" to adhere the embossed part (lg Polka FUN dots) and then the rest I POPPED up with good old Stampin' Dimensionals! I did punch holes to thread the cotton ribbon thru and then did a simple Susan knot!
I was going to stop at that but then I thought it needed just a special added touch….out came the itty bitty accents punches (these are like a little black dress) – they always come to the rescue when you need something quick!
I always like pushing down the centers to give the flowers some flair and then a simple glue dot does the trick along with a pearl!
That's it…..I just love the fresh colors and the sentiment is just wonderful! I know that it will be very special to my new friend! Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers….
Tomorrow is a "not to be missed" blog posting….as I think you might want to print it out! (hmmmmm….wonder what it is….???? – I know that you will be smiling) Enjoy the day….pace yourself….we can only do so much (trust me – I need to honor this myself!!!)
I am an email away, I adore your comments and I love helping you reach your goals. Together we can accomplish tons! Until tomorrow!
p.s. – I only have (2) spots left for my Stamp of the Month Club. I am cutting it off at midnight tonight as I want to place my final order tomorrow. Please click here to see this months kit and remember that you can substitute a stamp set or product if you already have this one.
The kit cost is $40.00 and comes complete with samples, an extra goodie from me and of course the stamp set! Please email me and put in the subject line December Stamp of the Month Kit.
by Susan Itell | Dec 7, 2014 | 3-D Projects, Christmas, Super Easy |
Good Morning! I am sure that there are going to be many of you that are going to be going to the store today to get these adorable little Snowmen and Terry Bears! They are Lindt Chocolates and I found them in the grocery store – (as I walked by the candy section they "jumped" in my cart and said take me home)!!!
I only have 3 pictures for you today as this post is that easy…you can easily mass produce these guys and they make adorable place cards for your table. When I worked, I always made them and placed them on my co workers desk with a note…..they are just FUN to make!
Back in the Spring I did a post similar using the chocolate bunnies….please click here to see that post! Today's are just the same with the exception of 2 things.
- The embossing folder I used (for the bunny) is discontinued so I did not show it for today's post, I just used the Oval punch but if you do have that embossing folder, I would use it….(I like the effect it gives….but today I did something different and I also liked that!
- Also on the Bunny one, I popped out both sides and today I only did one side….why???? = the bunny you could see from both sides and these (2) I am showcasing today are (1) sided.
Let's get going and this is so darn easy!
- Take a 2" X 11" piece of card stock and score it at 4 1/2"…then flip it around and score it at 4 1/2" again….use your bone folder to get a good crease!
- Using the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch….do both ends!
- Using the X Large Oval Punch, punch out the opening for your critters!
- If you want…run through the Big Shot with an embossing folder.
- I placed snail adhesive on the base of the project and squished some white fru-fru and then used several glue dots to adhere my critter!
- Add some simple ribbon….stamp the sentiment on scraps and DONE!
Now how about that for hitting that "Easy Button"!!! Cute, fast, fun….I guess the only down side is that you hate to eat them!!! (I must admit, I still have a bunny in my work area and even if I get a "sweet tooth"….I just can't do it to him!)
Many thanks for the emails and comments in wishing Hannah home. It is wonderful to have her home safely. It was truly an amazing experience and John and I are "taking the stories all in". It was very bittersweet to see her leave her new friends (28 of them) that were on this journey together over the past 4 months!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions, and do not forget about the clearance rack….this is the End of the Year Clearance while supplies last!
Today we are getting our Tree….always an exciting time. Please pop back tomorrow as it is Make it Mine Monday! Enjoy the day and be careful going to get your chocolate Snowmen and Terry Bears!
p.s. – below you will notice that I am using a new system for logging the products that I use in my post. You can just click on the picture and place it in the shopping cart or you can also print off the supplies that I use and keep it for reference for the future. ( click the supplies list link)
You might want to copy a picture of the post and keep it with the supply list and start a booklet of projects!
by Susan Itell | Dec 6, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Woot-woot for today!!! As you are reading this…John and I are probably at the airport waiting to see our beautiful daughter get off the plane (6 :30 a.m.) from her incredible adventure abroad she has been on!
For those of you that follow my blog…can you believe that 3 ½ months has ZOOMED by! She spent a month in India, 6 weeks in South Africa and a month in Brazil. We are so darn proud of her and I feel that this experience has been a “life changer” for her.
Sorry for the rambling but I am so excited for her as John and I have never had opportunities like this (her brothers also did great abroad trips…. Italy and Australia) as John and I stay in little old Williamsport, MD….(but I wouldn't change it for the world!)
She will have many traditions at home for her when she arrives back to the house but this card with some beautiful tulips will greet her when she walks through customs (we both share a love for tulips).
I think that this card sums it up…”hip-hip hooray!” and then inside sentiment of “knew you could…knew you would” - Bold and fun is just what Hannah is and I couldn’t resist looking at the sample in the catalog (page 132) for the inspirations but you can see that I added some fun twists!
I knew that I needed to have an “odd size” and “large” (4 X 6) card as I had soooooo much to say to her. I am so darn tootin’ excited to sit and have a dinner that will last for hours chatting….looking at pictures and simply “taking it all in”. She wanted homemade Lasagna, Salad…..great bread and butter! (darn, I love real butter)
I used the vellum paper and heat embossed it with the sentiment from the Bravo Stamp set and Be The Star Stamp set with the white embossing powder!
Did you notice the colors…??? I “flipped over” the vellum and then used the Blendabilities to add some color and the best part is…you do not have to be so worried about being so perfect in your coloring as the white embossing will hide your boo-boo’s.
I then added some “fun stars” to float around using the confetti stars fun punch and then I sealed it up using sticky tape. It is so important to make sure everything is sealed super tight and to cover the adhesive, I simply used a piece of ¼” piece of cardstock to cover it up!
Guess what….there are more colors of Blendabilities coming out with the new catalog!!!! YIPPEE-SKIPPY…..mine are already on order! I adore these markers and during the FUN TIME of Sale-A-Bration, you can also earn Blendabilites free instead of picking a product….how wonderful!
I hope that this has picked up your spirits today and remember about that clearance rack frenzy….there really are some great products in there and I swooped up what I wanted…..remember, it is while supplies last.
Thanks for all of the comments on dear Rosie….she is a sweetie and I cannot wait for Hannah to meet her! (They met via Skype on Thanksgiving) but in person will be a hoot! I know that all of the dogs are going to be crazy when they see her!
Hannah sent me an email saying that when we pick her up….can we go right to the barn? I adore her commitment and endless dedication to her horses….what a great young lady and we are super proud of her going to these countries learning and making suggestions on the health issues…it will be fascinating to hear all about her experiences!
Until tomorrow….a SUPER SIMPLE 3-D project that will be making you run to the store….and trust me – you'll be smiling!
