by Susan Itell | Dec 5, 2014 | Make it MINE Monday |
Now I ask you….how could I say no to this precious little girl…(well we almost did) but it was amazing what 24 hours did to her and she was our Thanksgiving unexpected addition to the family…but as my wonderful John says…."What's one more" – (he is great…a saint!)
With the holiday…the extravaganza…all of the days are all mixed up this week but I couldn't let you all down on trying a personal sketch! Below you will see the sketch I picked (thanks to the wonderful internet) and I hope that you give it a try and also like my take on it!
And don't forget….TODAY the Clearance Section is FILLED with NEW goodies to roll out!!! Click here to see and get going….remember, while supplies last!
I woke up to give you my top picks and YIKES – there are so many great products in there…just look and then re-look as there are some real keepers.
True these items are going to be discontinued, but if YOU like it and YOU think that you will use it….I say go for it! To me Bright Blossoms Stamp Set is in this group….I still use that set all the time as I adore the simplicity of it and it is a "go-to" stamp for a quick thank you!
And the ribbon….HELLO to packaging – my Cherry Cobbler "go-to" is still there and some great bakers twine!
It's a very basic but a fun layout…I would call this a "keeper" on when you are in a time crunch to come up with an idea! Can't wait to share with you my take!
Some designer paper here….some solid there….some stitching here and some dimensionals there! This card came together in a snap!
Here are some quick dinensionals for you!
- The Flower Pot DSP is 4 1/2" X 2 1/2" and the Night of Navy is 3 3/4" X 1 3/4" and then stitched with the White Gel Pen.
- To make the "bone" so easy….I used Blushing Bride for my little girl and the dimensions are 4" X 1 1/8" and then the "ends" are a 1" circle punch.
Heat Embossing the "It's a Girl" was perfect for this card. I adore this stamp set and I have used it sooo many times! It is called A Dozen Thoughts and it is a keeper of all keepers….and it does need to be on that UPS Truck to get to your house! You can click here and get going!
As I posted last night….Stampin' Up! just added a bunch of new goodies into the Clearance Rack…."swoop them up" as many of the new items will be gone before you know it….remember, it is while supplies last Click here to see the items!
Now let's get to my new little girl! She is just adorable and acts like she has lived here for years! She is just 1 1/2 years old and was not in a good home. She already had a littler of puppies (which should NOT HAVE HAPPENED and she only had 1) and was for sale at a yard sale for $25.00.
A friend of mine that knows that I adore Jack Russell's shared with me her picture and the dog rescue that was trying to get her from the people. I adore a challenge and when it comes to my animals….I will stop at just about nothing!
The night before Thanksgiving John and I drove to meet these (2 very interesting to say the least) individuals at a gas station and "Mission Accomplished" we were able to have them agree to give her to us and if we did not keep her, she would go to the rescue until a foster home was found!
The rest is history….she ADORES John (I am still a bit green over that) but her 4 big brothers, Eddie, Jack, Charlie and Norman love their new sister! She's a keeper and it is a wonderful feeling giving her a chance to be a dog and have fun….but more importantly…be safe!
Tomorrow is a magical day for John and I….please pop back and see why…..enjoy the day – thanks for popping by and until tomorrow!
p.s. – I am a smart shopper….in the clearance today is the Burlap and Blooms Wreath Kit….if you use the burlap (you get 7 yards) and linen thread – it is worth getting this as you will get the ribbon alone a lot less than if you ordered it separately – remember, I adore to pull the threads of that ribbon for accents….it makes such a soft and fun feel!
by Susan Itell | Dec 4, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Good evening to all! This is post # 2 from me today….click here to see the first one.I know that on Monday there were many that were disapointed that they were not able to get the Blendabilities for the "Door Buster" – so…
In the spirit of sharing….this is a gentle reminder that tomorrow the Clearance Rack is going to be "RE-STOCKED"! Remember, the items are while supplies last and you betcha that I will pop on and see what goodies are in there.
I forgot to post that Cindy H was the winner of the Hostess Benefits and she had a $130.00 shopping spree!!! That deserves a WOOT-WOOT!
See you in the morning….it is a Make it Mine Monday (even though it is Friday) and I think you are going to smile…you will get to meet our new addition to the family!
Can't wait to see Peter Pan tonight….until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Dec 4, 2014 | Christmas |
Good Morning! It just does not get any easier than this…I adore all three of these colors and I wanted to do something that was sooooo incredibly easy that you could look at this and say….WOW – now that was easy!
This card you can definitely hit that "EASY BUTTON" and have a big smile on your face! Here is the color palette we are working with! I hope that you pop over to the Pals Paper Art website and see not only what the others on the Design Team came up with….I hope that you submit a work of art!
You do not need me on this one but you know me…I'll give you some tips and inspiration along the way! This card is a prime example of what a statement an Embossing Folder makes….the folder I used today is the Filigree Frame Textured Folder! It is a perfect fit for the inside of the A-2 Very Vanilla card!
I knew that I wanted to use the "joy" that I cut out from the Wonderful Wreath Framelit die but I thought it looked to "plain" just on top of the Baked Brown Sugar piece! DING-DING….I thought….hmmmmm – cut a square out of the center (using the #4 framelit) and then let the very vanilla make it POP!
I used the #4 & 5 framelits to make the square and then just adhered it to the opening! Remember, when you are cut out an intricate die like this "joy" one… place a sheet of wax paper between the paper and the die – this makes it sooooo much easier to get out!
A couple of dashes around the white frame and then the "bling" of some pearls that I colored with the Cherry Cobler blendabilities markers made the card festive and fun.
Using my old faithful…the 2013-2015 In Color Backgrounds Designer Series Paper Stack in the Baked Brown Sugar made the finale quick and easy! I just love these paper collections!
Now pop over and see what others have created! It is always such a treat to see others interpretations! Thanks for popping in and please feel free to email me if you need anything!
I am just returning from the movie of the unveiling of the new Occasions Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration items…..all I can say is WOWZERS…..I will be able to pre-order items tomorrow (darn I love being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator) You all will adore them!
There is one particular stamp set that is "me" all over….the minute it came up on the screen, Jeanie laughed and said….yep – that's going to your house!!!
Please do not forget that if you want to take advantage of the December Stamp of the Month Kit, please email me as soon as possible. This is going to be a busy month and I want to prepare accordingly! Click here to see the post that I showcased it!
Until tomorrow….crazy week – it will be a Make it Mine Monday on Friday! (go figure…but Sharon will be happy!)
by Susan Itell | Dec 3, 2014 | Christmas, Super Easy |
This is my kind of card! I had so much fun making this and I think it was because of several reasons. I love to color, I love that it stands up, and I love that it is clean and simple!
I shared this with you on Monday and I told you that today I would give you the "scoop" on it! The inspiration came from my friend Jeanie as she used this "easel concept" for her family Chrismas Card last year and had a family photo….it was perfect!
Here you go…please CASE this card – it is soooo darn tootin' easy to do and as you will see in the photos….I covered the back of the colored piece (it is very normal for the blendabilities to bleed through) Make sure that you have several layers of paper that you color on top of so you do not ruin your work service.
- The card base is Sahara Sand in the vertical….4 1/4" X 11' and then I scored it at 2 1/2" and 5 1/2", use the bon folder to get good, crisp edges!
- The Very Vanilla is 4" X 5 1/4" (cut 3 of these)
- Stamp the "Pear Tree" with the Memento Ink on 1 of the very vanilla pieces and have a blast coloring away with the Blendabilities!
- Score the Stamped image 1/4" on all sides with the stamped image facing down (personal preference)
- Adhere the 2nd piece of Very Vanilla to the back of the stamped image and adhere it together – you need to do this so when the card is in the "easel" position you will not see the back side that has bled through.
- Add snail or (I would use sticky strip if you have it) as that would super hold it to the lower section of the very vanilla...YOU ARE JUST PLACING THE ADHESIVE TO THAT LOWER SECTION that will be at the score line of the Sahara Sand. (hopefully this makes sense)
- Adhere the 3rd piece of Very Vanilla to the inside of the card.
- For the sentiment part….the Sahara Sand is 3 1/4" X 1 1/2" and the stamped very vanilla is 3" X 1 1/4" …..adhere this with Stampin Dimensionals to give it a raised effect for the easel to stand!
THAT IS IT!!!! So fun and you will be doing the happy dance! OOPS….I forgot….you can see in the photo that my sentiment was a "bit off" – Silly Susan…..have no fear – I stamped a sentiment on a scrap and matted it….PRESTO – boo-boo gone!
I will pop back on my blog and announce who was the lucky winner for the hostess code….I went to bed super early last night as tonight…..it's MOVIE NIGHT WITH STAMPIN' UP!!!!
That's right….tonight all over the country…. crazy and die hard SUD's are going to the MOVIES to see the preview of the NEW Occasions catalog and the goodies for Sale-a-bration….the best time of the year!
Please email me if you have any questions and also let me know how you like this card! I adore your comments and I love inspiring you to reach your goals!
by Susan Itell | Dec 2, 2014 | Stamp of the Month |
Good Morning….again! I am energized for the day now and I am glad that my computer is "perky" as well! (I was a bit frustrated last night but all is good) Today would not be a good day for it to act up as today is the LAST day of the Extravaganza!
And the winner for yesterday BLOG CANDY is…….woot-woot – Sharon! Way to go, please email me your address and when the "box bundles" come in….they will find their way to your home! LOVED your comments…..so heartfelt!
I truly love reading all of your comments. It is an amazing feeling to read them and feel like I know each and everyone of you – truly a highlight for me and it gives me pleasure for you to be able to go down that wonderful "memory lane"
Please click here to see the great deals for the Extravaganza (remember there are 20%, 30%, 40% & 50% off catagories) and then click here to see the weekly Tuesday Deals…..(Isn't Stampin' Up! just wonderful)
It was super crazy that the Blendabilities sold out in a jif yesterday (guess that's why they call it a door buster) and I had emails about it…..
Have no fear….WHY???? True the Blendabilities were offered yesterday as a bundle for 30% off….but you can still get them at 30% off as well as the Skin Tone colors that were not on sale but taking the great avantage of the "Stampin' Up! Test Drive" at 25% off
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY…for you to take advantage of this fun…you can simply do something for yourself! I truly do not know why it is so scary for you….but signing up to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is not only easy….you have nothing to loose!
You can click here and get going and if you do not want to do one more thing – I am totally great with that as I know that you wll always be passionate about creating! I just like to be up front as who does not like a deal!
SAVE 25% for your custom kit!
- Stampin' Up!'s $99 Starter Kit will be discounted 25% – to only $74.20!
- You choose $125.00 worth of Stampin’ Up! product (That's $50 worth of FREE product!)
- Choose from catalog &/or online product, sale items, or weekly deals
- Free Shipping – saves you another 10% (you only pay sales tax)
5% BONUS!
- Receive 5% cash back on your December Sales (includes your personal purchases , as well as outside sales, family, friends, etc) Your 1st order you can take a 1 time 30% off discount.
- Cash back is in addition to your everyday demonstrator discounts and will be paid in January.
No pressure….no penalties…just an opportunity for you to save with the products that you love and already buy!
Stampin' Up! allows you a 1 time opportunity to get any or as much product with your 1st order and you can take a 30% discount for EVERYTHING! (This is when I would get the blendabilites…..) and at the same time you can earn hostess dollars to get 1/2 price items (this is when I would get the big shot and the Many Mavelous Markers (the whole deal)
The best thing is…if you are "done" – no problem…If you still wanted to order "here and there" to get your standard discount…you can easily do so until the end of April 2015 !
Please feel free to email me if you would like to chat but remember, TODAY is the last day for the $74.00 kit!
Pull out the catalogs and I know that there are many things that you can come up with for $125.00 but remember – You only pay $74.20 plus your shipping is FREE! Click here and get started!
Now to the Stamp of the Month Kit…..I have had a great reponse to this monthly "labor of love" that I do for you as it is my goal for you to get a stamp set….learn new techniques and be able to sit down at your home and complete it from start to finish!
(If you are like me…I have started many projects only to get 1/2 way through and there they sit) My kits come complete with everything.
The kit price is $40.00 and the Stamp Set I am Featuring is "Fabulous Four" – If you alredy have that stamp set….no worries, just email me another stamp set or product at the $14.95 value and I will gladly subsitute it for you!
Here you go….I think I have some FUN techniques for you to learn! Please shoot me an email and put in the Subject Line "December Stamp of the Month Kit" this way I can "spot it"!
For those of you that have purchased a kit from me…please share a comment with how you like it! I love helping you reach your goals of being confident, Simple Stampers!
Until tomorrow…..(I will be showing you the in's & out's of that beautiful Blendabilities card)…..
