by Susan Itell | Oct 28, 2014 | Fall Cards |
Saturday, Jeanie and I had a Stamp Camp and this was one of the cards that we made! It was funny that after each session, we said – "Which card did you like best?" This was the one that they said – I think it was because they liked the "fold part" and it taught them that it really was not hard to do!
I had a bunch of this paper left over from my September Stamp Camp and when I asked Jeanie – any ideas????….she instantly shared with me this idea that she found on pinterest. I have search and searched and cannot find the email that Jeanie sent to me but here is my take….it is sooo darn easy!
I just FOUND IT – it came from demonstrator Sharon Burkett, you can see that her card opens up but I found this method that I am showing you today to be super fast and easy! Remember, if you want more space to write a note….easy – just put a piece of white on the back of the card to write a longer message!
I did this same technique months ago….click here to see the original post and you can see that it is easy…just please try it – it really is fun and a great way to utilize DSP!
This is a flat card…and it is fun to make – please have fun making this and email my your card - always love to see what you all make! (Yesterday I had 6 people email me their take on the sketch)….thanks for sharing – I am proud if each of you!
The base is Mossy Meadow at 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" (you can make 4 cards from 1 sheet of paper….remember it's a flat card) The white is 5 1/4" X 4".
Now to the fun….take (2) pieces of DSP at 3" X 4"…look at the photos below to see how it all comes together – so darn tootin' fun!
This piece will be adhered to the back of the white piece and then once you do both triangles – adhere this whole piece to the Mossy Meadow.
The "center squares" sizes are (Mossy Meadow 3") and the (Cajun Craze 3 1/8") and then the leaves are cut out from the Autumn Accents Bigz Die (this is a die that often gets overlooked in the catalog and I love it) – I will be using it tomorrow as well!
After running the leaves through the Big Shot…I ran it through again using the Wood Grain Embossing Folder to give it texture and feel! (I just love that look and feel)
When you go to adhere the leaves, remember not to let them go outside of the edge of your card or it will not fit into the envelope and that will make you really sad!
The stamp is a bundle and I would definitely get the bundle! It is called Merry Everything and it is a fun set! Getting a stamp Set and a punch at 15% off….that deserves a woot-woot!
Remember, your "writing space" is a bit limited with this card but place a piece of whate cardstock on the back to write more! This is just a super fun card that will make you feel proud that you DID IT!
Fun…right? Please let me know what you think. Thanks for popping in and I hope you give this a try! We are in the last week for several SU promotions!
- Pick a Pack of Paper and become a PAL – (say that 3 x's)….being a part of the Stampin Up family is the "feel good" that everyone needs and deserves – if it is not for you….no worries, no penalties and we will always be stampin' buddies….email me and I would love to talk to you about joining my team
- The Good Greeting Stamp Set, yours free with a $300.00 order or event! Email me and I will get you a hostess code and you can ask family and friends to help you earn this great set….a keeper of all keepers! LOVE IT!
- The Weekly Deals…..thank you Stampin' Up! for doing this for us! Remember, these are only good for one week!
Thanks for sharing your time with me and until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Oct 27, 2014 | Birthday, Make it MINE Monday, Super Easy |
Wow…it is the last week of the month…darn is that calendar rolling and rolling! Today I am mailing out all of my "Treats"… no tricks to my "young friends" in college….everyone loves a care-package and even if they are older, my "peeps" love some love from home! I will share with you my goodies that I sent in another post!
Monday is the personal challenge that many of you look soooo forward to and here you go! Below is a sketch and I hope that you have fun with it! If you would like to share with me your "take" on the sketch, please email me….I always love to see your work!
There is no envelope today as this cute and simple card is getting "hand delivered" to a special little guy that is turning 4 tomorrow with some soft and yummy Chocolate Chip Cookies and a little container of milk (he loves the cardboard milk cartons with a straw)….he is so darn tootin' cute and he is going to be a Cowboy for Halloween so I thought that this would be perfect!
This was a fun card to make…I just simply pulled the stamp set out and let my mind wander! The burlap ribbon was left out on my work space so I thought….why not and it worked! Because of the thickness of the ribbon, I did put stampin dimensionals just on the right side of the Soft Suede piece to make it even!
Don't we have the best punches….the circle punches made this so easy to pull together! Remember my tip, try to build up your punch inventory as you will be so happy with the time they save you…simply make a wish list and add a punch to every order and in no time, you will be a "Stampin' Up! Punch Princess"
Because this card was so simple and quick (just like I like it)…I added dashes, dots and dashes and dots! I just mixed it all up and I liked the end result!
The stamp set is called "Yee-haw" and I just love it! I know that it is a bit different but you can really make it work for many card and gift ideas! If you missed a post before when I used this set, please click here – it is also a fun and differnt way to use the stamp set and other Stampin' Up! products!
How about giving this sketch a try! I truly do believe that trying to work with a sketch will help you develop a style that "is YOU" and then making cards will become easier and easier!
Please do not forget the the DSP free paper pack each month for the next 6 months will end on Friday! Please email me and I would love to chat with you to help you see that taking a test drive with Stampin' up! and being a part of my team would not only be super fun…but it will be rewarding for you!
Thanks for sharing a part of your day with me! Have a fabulous day and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow! Please share my blog with your family and friends….I love being a part of Stampin' Up! and I adore helping you reach your goals!
It's a great journey and I would love for you to be on it with me!
by Susan Itell | Oct 26, 2014 | Super Easy, Thinking of you |
Plan "B" – this is not the post that I was going to share with you today but I think that you will enjoy this card…this to me is a "keeper" – when I say that I mean….look at the design and then let you imagination go….you can do it – I know you can!
I had a friend that is needing some love and I whipped this up and sent it her way! I was super happy with it but I must say…I was inspired by a fellow PAL and someone that I totally love and admire in many ways, Shannon Jarramillo from EZPeasy Cards!
I think that if we lived closer – we would get nothing accomplished as we are "Peas in a Pod" and I love her work…well actually there is another Pea in our Pod but that is for a later post!
You can click here and see where the inspiration for my card today came from! She is clean and simple to the max and wow….such a great person! It was a joy to meet her this past Spring when we went to a training with Mary Fish. We could talk day and nght…..it was a treat to meet and be with her!
The stamp sets that I used to day were Summer Silhouette and A Dozen Thoughts…..both "keepers" in my books and the colors I used were Old Olive, Blackberry Bliss and Crushed Curry!
I hope that you will put this card design in your "keeper" to do list and use it however you see fit! This was not only a super quick card to pull together but it is a fun card to change up the colors and DSP with!
Remember…the timeglass is over for the opportunity to get a pack of free DSP fpr the next 6 months….email me and I would love to pave out a path for you!
I am sorry for such a short post but honestly…..I left my charger at John's office (and I am at 5% power now) as I was hostng a Stamp Camp yesterday with Jeanie ( it WAS SOOOO FUN!!!)…..and I am the only one that has a MAC computer so as with witch says….."I am dying"
I hope that you are having a great weekend ( I sure am) and I am spending the day with my SUPER FUN god-daughter….she is a total keeper to me….(just like you are) and I am super excited to spend the day with her!
I am now at 2%…until tomorrow…hopefully!!!!
by Susan Itell | Oct 25, 2014 | Super Easy |
Creating cards is fun…right? If it is not fun, than we get frustrated! I do not want you to be frustrated so today I am going to share with you a simple card using heat embossing.
This is a wham BAM card that can be whipped up in no time plus change the color of paper if you get bored and PRESTO – a while new look!
It is super hard to see the color in it's "true" state with the pictures (sorry!!!!) but trust me – it really is pretty! I used old faithful, the note-card for the size of the card base and then the layers are in Soft Sky and Lost Lagoon….sooooo pretty together!
I blogged several weeks ago with the bordering blooms stamp set and you can see once again how simple and sweet it is! I am lovin' using the clear embossing powder to heat emboss – the effect it gives is just stunning and then I took my other old faithful….the white get pen and colored over some of the flowers….doesn't that make it pop!?!?!
The hello was in the white embossing powder and then my signature "trio dots" did the trick! I still gets as exited to heat emboss as I did the very 1st time I learned that technique!
Using the All is Calm DSP to line the back flap was a cinch and this is where I had my color inspiration today! I often let my DSP for my liner to "guide the way" for the color scheme for the day!
That's it – super fast, fun and oh so do-able! This would be a great gift to give someone, make up a dozen of these in different colors – using different DSP and WOW – you have one special gift to give!
Time is ticking on the great opportunity to get a pack of (your choice) of DSP for the next 6 months! If you take that test drive with Stampin' up! and me…you will earn the paper plus be able to get all of your Stampin' Up! goodies at a discount each and everytime you order! Please email me if you would like to chat!
Enjoy your day and pop back tomorrow……something super practical and fun up my sleeve!
by Susan Itell | Oct 24, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Today's post is a fun post for me as a mystery has been put to rest and I am happy! I felt so bad that a card did not make it to my little mailbox in time for the card swap and Wednesday John came home and said – the mystery is solved!!!
Liz's card made it and the poor dear did mail it on October 9th and I just recevied it on the 22nd….that is CRAZY!!! So let's all give Liz a bunch of woot-woot's as I get the chance to showcase not only her swap card…but I am going to share with you a super sweet card that she sent to me as well!
Here is her swap card and I just love this wreath set….it is a "keeper" set and I adored how she heat embossed the sentiment…..so clean and crisp!
Here is the sweet card that Liz sent to me and you betcha that there will be a CASE on this gem! I think that I am going to use it for a Breast Cancer Card….it sure is cheery and fresh!
I must say….when John came into the house and shared with me this envelope…..I was so happy! Do you remember looking for a pacifier when your children were little? Only one of our children used a pacifier but when we could not find one….we would look in the car…the sofa's etc….
Well…that has been me looking for this envelope. I thought perhaps I lost it but I was thankful that it arrived. I am sure that all of you will be inspired by these 2 great cards….they are right up my alley and the best thing is….I get to keep them and Liz will get something from ME!!!
Woot-woot for the mystery being solved….we still love our mailman's as they deliver our precious cards!!! Enjoy the day and until tomorrow!
