by Susan Itell | Sep 20, 2014 | Birthday, Super Easy |
Simple Saturday is today and this card is as simple as it gets and WOW – think about all of the wonderful Designer Series Paper we have! Today I am using the Back to Black paper and this is a clean, crisp and classic collection!
The base of the card is in Strawberry Slush at a vertical fold. I know that I use this paper a bunch but I will say…it just works! So cheerful and fun! The whisper white base is ¼” smaller and then I layered a the designer series paper on top and this is 2 1/4” X 4”! EASY!
The Sentiment is from the Cycle Celebration Stamp Set…I love the font and I adore using up scraps! To make the banner end, I do it the easy way for me…cut it in the middle…then snip – snip to the center point.
The Black and White Bakers Twine was tied in a simple bow (these I can handle) and I attached it with a simple glue dot!
The envelope came together in a snap with just lining the "outside" of the flap and then with the help of the Stamp -a-ma-jig….a quick sentiment on the front was the icing on the cake!
Simple works…simple is FUN…go make a simple card and smile today!
Please email me if I can be of help and I do hope that you pop back tomorrow! I have a special card that I can say will make you smile…I adore the paper that I am using and I know that you will enjoy it too!
You can click here to my online store and shop from home! Have a "Special Saturday" and until tomorrow!
p.s. – I have had many of you ask me how Hannah is doing….she id GREAT! We have been able to Skype (isn't technology amazing)….below is a cute picture of her and others from her program.
by Susan Itell | Sep 19, 2014 | Fall Cards, Super Easy |
When you are in need of a super quick card…this one is for you! Not only is it perfect for this time of the year, it comes together in a snap! The paper, Color me Autumn is just beautiful and it really makes the fall season come to life!
I received a card from my friend and downline, Jeanie in a Spring theme….and I knew that this "layout" would be a "keeper" for a future card! She does amazing work and she totally loves creating and Stampin' Up!
If there was one thing that I wish that Stampin’ Up! had it would be….to have the notecard & envelopes in the Very Vanilla color…but no worries – I cut my own and then used a crumb cake notecard envelope…so it works for me!
Pulling out the Cajun Craze from the DSP, I used the simple leaf from the Fun Fall Framelits, I simply cannot get enough of these! To me, these are great “fillers” to place “here and there” to make a statement!
The sentiment is from the Feels Good Stamp Set and I was so happy that it was carried over with this years catalog, as it is a keeper! Just look at these wonderful sentiments…I have made many cards with this set!
I stamped it on a piece of Very Vanilla in Crushed Curry and then using the Scalloped Tag Topper - a simple press did the magic! I took a piece of Cajun Craze a “smidge” larger and then did a quick “fussy cut” around the scalloped part and then threaded the Hello Honey Stitched Satin Ribbon with a quick “Susan knot” (remember….I am bow challenged)
Popping this whole piece up with Stampin’ Dimensionals did the trick! How quick and easy! This is a card that you could make in “mass quantities” as it is so easy!
Adding this beautiful Fall Paper to the back flap is the perfect finishing touch! I think that I am going to use this paper and layout for my Breast Cancer project next month - changing up the sentiment.
This post is a great example of it being “ok” with a clean look. I would be thrilled to receive a note from someone with this card…how about you?
Make sure that when you are creating cards…look beyond…like pulling out a simple framelit like I did today with the leaves. This not only does “fill the space” but it adds interest….always think out of the box!
That’s it for today…so easy – please whip up a simple cards and let yourself be proud that you did it without having to stress!!!
Please feel free to email me if I can be of help! I have been in my glory this week being able to be at a horse show seeing Hannah's horses….it feels great to be at the barn and being around my "horsey friends"!
Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Sep 18, 2014 | Halloween |
You know what Thursday means for me…it is the Pals Paper Art Challenge day and today’s challenge is a sketch challenge! I am getting a bit more comfortable with the sketches and this one came together like Peanut Butter & Jelly!
Here is the sketch and I hope that you will give it a try! Pop on over to the Pals Paper At Website and upload your masterpiece!
This card is very straight forward…a regular A2 White Card base (5 ½” X 4 ¼”) and then I added the Bermuda Bay (4 3/4" X 3 1/2") with the embossed Tiny Triangle Folder in Tangerine Tango(4 1/2" X 3 1/4") – a “smidge” larger is basic black, I thought it would help “POP” the birds!
This embossing folder creates such a deep impression and it gives a big WOW factor. The best tip I can give you is one of 2 things….
- Place sticky strip on the back of the card stock BEFORE you run it through the Big Shot with the Embossing Folder and then the strip peels off like a charm or….
- Use the “Green Glue” – this is the best but remember….”Less is Best”, this is the best and most affordable adhesive we have but you need to be patient with it!
The “star’ of the card is the Circle that I punched using the 2 ½” circle punch using the Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper! I just love all of the colors that are in this paper and even though you might not celebrate Halloween, this is a great card….just switch up the sentiment!
Speaking of sentiments….I simply cannot get enough of this stamp set, Good Greetings. Remember this set is not one that you can order but it is one that you can earn!
Please email me and let’s come up with a plan! For an event, an order etc….of $300.00 you can get this for free along with all of the other hostess benefits! It truly is much easier than you think.
Just look at all of the great sentiments! There truly is something for all occasions. I stamped the “happy halloween” and popped it our with the window word punch and then layered a popped out piece using the Modern Label to make it POP!
Before I added this whole piece to the card I added a piece of the new Tangerine Tango Bakers twine and tied it in a simple knot. Next, I cut 2 pieces of thread about 2” long and unraveled them….placed them on top and then tied a knot. A fun effect!
The only thing left is the envelope and that was the basic liner using the envelope liner framelit….when in doubt – WHY NOT?
Please pop over and see what the other designers came up with for this challenge and then how about giving it a try! Ideas are endless and it is just fun to see what everyone comes up with!
Thanks for popping in today and I invite you to go to my online store and shop away from the comfort of your own home!
CONFESSION TIME:…..Yesterday I had to pop into a “Big Box Store” and I was soooooo overwhelmed – I went in for candles but naturally popped into the stamp/scrapbook isle to see what they had and I was soooooo confused with all of the “stuff”
This is why I adore Stampin’ Up so much…we have all that you need and like I said before – less is best and I just love shopping from home and see the Brown Truck roll down my lane.
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about today’s post. I thought it was fun and festive.
Enjoy your day and until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Sep 17, 2014 | Super Easy |
I do not know why…but evey time I use Vellum, I feel like I have created a extra special project! There is always an element of sheer elegance and it is something that only needs to be used sparingly…just to keep it super special!
This is a super easy card and a card that carries a big statement with the flow of the flowers…the dimensions and the clean lines! How easy is it with just using the Circle Framelits to create the space and let the flowers stand out and be the "show"
I bet many of you do not realize that we carry White Staz On Ink…it is something that I do not use often but when I do (I simply forget) I adore it! It works perfect to stamp on vellum and having the coordinating punches makes it super easy! The stamps sets I used were Mixed Bunch and Flower Shop!
The biggest frustration with using vellum is what adhesive to use as you can always see it! I always try to conceal it and today I used the tiny flower to hide the adhesive (green glue) underneath the flower!
I used a pearl for the feminine finishing touch and I colored it with the Calypso Coral Blendabilities…this works great!
You can see on the above picture that I "curled" the flowers with the bone folder – it makes it have more movement – love this look!
Now to the sentiment! O.k. – call me "clueless" but I simply do not get this whole "hash tag" stuff! I know that it is super popular but I do not "get it" This is from the stamp set # Hello…and I admit – I bought this for 2 reasons….
- For the large circle stamps…I have some great cards for you in later posts!
- The silly # tags…I thought my kids would get a kick out of them as I thought I could make cards to send to them and I am sure that I will get a phone call saying…."Mom – do you even know what a hash tag is?"
White is classic and "White simply works"…I let the sheer simplicity of the card make it shine through!
Using the beautiful and classic Designer Series Paper, Gold Soiree Specialty Paper…I simply added a piece to the back flap and then carried the # tag sentiment across the front of the envelope!
This card is for a very special young lady….she is a HUGE help to John and I with the animals and I know that this will put a smile on her face as she is so darn special to me – I feel like she is my daughter!
Please do not forget to check out the weekly deals that Stampin' Up! is offering this week!I hope that I have inspired you to use vellum and also the White Staz on Ink! They work beautifully together and vellum is wonderful at the holidays!
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Thanks for popping in and until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Sep 16, 2014 | Uncategorized |
I am trying to pull out stamps that have been neglected a bit with the new catalog etc…and this stamp set, Starburst Sayings is a great stamp set especially since it comes in a bundle! Running those framelits through "Mr. Big Shot" makes life great getting a perfect cut!
Today I am also playing with The Paper Players this week and here is the palette of colors for the challenge! I love these colors as it reminds me of Fall!
I love the color of Baked Brown Sugar and I chose this to be my focal color! Here is a tip for large stamps like this…it has been a while since I have used this stamp and at 1st it was not stamping clean.
Naturally I was a bit frustrated but then I remember that sometimes you need to stamp….clean…stamp …clean and that will help…and it did….perfect coverage! (Try this with the photopolymer as well)
When you see the images below of the stamp set…you can see that there are several that are large! Isn't this a fun and fresh set!
This is one of those layouts that can be used for sooo many different stamps and themes…keep it in your memory bank for the future!
You know I love layers and you can see that there are many layers (remember to cut the "insides" out to save your paper) The Large Polka Dot Folder was the "fun factor" for the backdrop to the focal point!
Pulling the colors from the challenge, I popped them out with the Banner Punch…love using scraps up! Placing adhesive on the back of the stamped image I placed the Blackberry Bliss around and then filled in…easy-peasy!
Envelope time…with the help of the Envelope Punch Board and the Lullaby Designer Series Paper…DONE! You know that I love square cards and it is so easy with this tool!
I hope that this card put a smile on your face and I hope that YOU have a Happy Day! I sure plan to as we are having some fabulous Fall weather and John and I are enjoying taking walks on the C & O Canal…..such a pretty time of the year!
Please feel free to email me and tomorrow you will be getting in the festive mood….please pop back and see what I have up my sleeve!
Until tomorrow!
