by Susan Itell | Aug 31, 2014 | Halloween, New Product |
Yesterday's card I used the same stamp/framelits as today card and can you see how totally different they are? This is a keeper set and for the fall/Thanksgiving season, it needs to make it to your work area! It is the Fall Fest Bundle!
I know I have been “square” this week…but here again is another square card for you. Today’s card is a 4 ½” square and I think that this card is just adorable!
From many of the comments and emails I have received I realize that many of you have “fall themed” stamp sets already on your shelf and you know what I say…if you LOVE them and they work for YOU….than I say do the “happy dance” and use them BUT….if not – this is a keeper bundle!
I think the thing I love about this is … – true you can use it for Halloween but you are not limited to just jack-o-lanterns….pumpkins are totally fall and I adore the 4 different leaves for so many projects!
This card came about with things that I just had not but away when I was making all of my cards for the week! Let’s get going!
- The card is very vanilla (4 ½” square) and then the next layer is soft suede just a “smidge” smaller! (Remember…. use the inside of this piece as it will be covered up…save your paper)
- Taking a 4” square and running it through the Big Shot with the Woodgrain Embossing Folder, the fun and texture POPS and the card is coming together!
- Scraps…scraps…scraps – I love using up scraps! Stamping the Pumpkin in Tangerine Tango and the leaves are in Crushed Curry…use the matching framelits to pop them out!
- The Starburst Framelits were out…so what the heck – out came a shape and then I used the circle punch to accent the focal part of the card!
- Speaking of focal…I used the Hardwood Stamp (as I had that out for a card next week) and I stamped a scrap piece in Sahara Sand and used the Banners Framelits to cut the shape out!
- Still not quite sure how to pull it all together, I played around with it and PRESTO – it worked! Taking some linen thread, I tied a simple knot around the stem of the Pumpkin!
- The sentiment is from the And Many More Stamp Set and then popped out with the Word Window Punch!
Did you notice…I did not use 1 stampin’ dimensional on this whole card (that is very unusual for me) I highly suggest for you to use the “green glue” for this card…when I am adhering pieces that I am not 100% sure where they are going to go…I like this adhesive as it gives you some “wiggle room”
- Envelope time…to the punchboard we go – I am still amazed at how this $20.00 tool does soooo many things! The DSP is from the Flaskback DSP; I love that this paper coordinates with Very Vanilla.
Well…whatcha think? Think about this – you could change up the sentiment for a fall birthday or a thinking of you…. thanksgiving…. wow – many options! To me the simplicity and just “clean” lines of this card make it a keeper!
I realize that I have used a bunch of product but I will say that all of the products that I have used are great basics of clean and simple card making. You have heard me say before, using the basics and then slowly adding onto your collections of punches and framelits is the best tip I can give you!
With that said, today is the last day for the Big Shot promotion. This tool is amazing! I thank you for popping by today! Please feel free to email me if I can help you with this card!
We had a text from Hannah and she has arrived safely in India…I cannot wait to hear from her and hear all about the host family she is staying with! Many thanks for your thoughts and emails about her journey!
Monday….MONDAY – yep – Make it Mine Monday is tomorrow!!! I was so touched that many of you missed it last week…it’s back and I cannot wait to see what you come up with!
Have a SUPER Sunday and until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Aug 30, 2014 | Halloween, New Product, Super Easy |
BOO! It is Simple Saturday and is this simple and cute card or what! When I was little, I can remember being a ghost for Halloween and I was so excited to go to the door to get my trick-n-treat goodies…and say BOO to the people opening the door!
This adorable ghost is from the new must have stamp/set bundle called Fall Fest. There is no doubt that it needs to be purchased as a bundle for 2 reasons!
- You will save an instant 15%
- Who wants to “fussy cut” these images when you have the framelits that match that can do the trick!
Please make sure that you pop back tomorrow as I have a super beautiful Fall/Halloween card using this set in a totally different way!
There is not much to this but here you go!
- I cut the Black Paper to a note card size, 5” X 3 ½ and then cut another piece just a “smidge smaller”…You’ll see why as I wanted this to be a super simple card!
- To the smaller black piece I took it to the Big Shot…(just a couple more days for this Big Shot Promotion) and cut out my ghost….BOO! You will lift this piece up with Stampin' Dimensionals!
- To the FUN part. Something that I do not thing we all use often but when we do…the smiles come out! That is using White Vellum Paper. I think that the reason that we do not use it often is that it is hard to conceal the adhesive as it shows through so this is why I cut the black piece smaller than the card!
- Is he cute or what!?!?! I used the black marker to make the eyes and mouth….(please do not stress about it….just do it! )This card will make anyone smile and the DSP is from the Back to Black paper!
I hope that this brings a smile to your face! It does mine. I will use a white gel marker to write my message inside but if you feel more comfortable, simply add a piece of whisper white so you can use black to write!
I know that you are going to be smiling when you see tomorrows card – I think it is a "keeper" card and I plan to make many of them to send to friends and family….actually I think that this is going to be the card that I send to people that place an order with me!
Please remember that for every order I receive until Monday evening at 9 p.m. eastern time, your name will go in the “cyber pot” with random.org to win your choice of (2) Designer Series Paper from the new catalog along with 6 handmade cards from me!
PLEASE NOTE: When you place an order with me and click the "no contact" option, there is NO WAY that I can find out who you are - which means that I can not say "thank you" or send you a card…or put you in the drawing for the DSP and 6 cards! If you have done this by mistake, please email me.
On a personal note…Hannah left today for India…L O N G trip but she is soooooo ready and excited for her adventure!
BOO….have a great day and until tomorrow
by Susan Itell | Aug 29, 2014 | Embossing Folders, Fall Cards, New Product |
Well I told you that once the new catalog came out that I would have some inspiration to the max for you – I also told you that I was making a bunch of square cards and today I have a special one for you (well I think that it is special)
I think that this bundle, the Wonderous Wreath is going to a HUGE HIT…just think about it – you can change the colors out to make it work for all 4 season!
Today I am showing you a “Fall” themed card. Hands down, Fall is my very favorite time of the year and I am hoping that we will have a great Fall filled with crisp and cool evenings…the beautiful colors of the leaves…soft and chewy ginger cookies and hot apple cider….I just love Fall!
Ok – I will hop off memory lane…it’s a great lane but I know that you are wanting to hear about the scoop of today’s card!
- The base is a 4 ½” square card in Very Vanilla and then the accent colors I used were Tangerine Tango and my go-to neutral, soft suede!
- Let’s get back to this great stamp set/bundle. It is a photopolymer which makes it SUPER EASY to stamp as you can see right through the image! The colors I used were Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango and Soft Suede.
- The wreath was a cinch to pop out with the matching framelits but below in the photos you can see how I also used other framelits (or you could use other circlualr framelits or a punch)
TIP ALERT: I cut through both the Soft Suede and the Tangerine Tango to maximize the effect of a wreath – it was super easy and I think that the end result shows it!
- You can see that the Soft Suede piece, I cut out the center and then I ran it through the Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder, (I am sorry, I know I use this a bunch but I simply cannot get enough of it!)
- Lifting up the layered piece with Stampin’ Dimensionals did the trick, those little gems never let us down.
- The sentiment came from the For All Things Stamp Set! I snipped it into a banner with my paper snips…quick – DONE!
- Let’s talk about the super simple yet effective of the “bow” – we all know that I am bow challenged but this worked…”just fine” for me! I used the Baked Brown Sugar Bakers Twine and then also used a piece of the gold bakers twine and I “pulled” out the gold part…BAM – LOVE IT! I used a simple mini glue dot to hold it into place!
- Envelope time…since I needed to make my own envelope, I decided to go different, soft suede and I will use a white pen to address it! HOW FUN! The back flap I used a scrap of embossed very vanilla but look at the front!
- A simple scrap that is 1” wide and with the help of the Stamp-a-ma-jig…let the fun begin!
I know that this stamp set/bundle is going to be a “Out of the Ballpark item” and I am excited to share with you in the future more samples! I hope that this post made you excited for Fall and also the possibilities of this stamp set.
I am sure that you have been having FUN going through this new catalog…so much to take in, I must admit that I still go through it and still see more!
The weekend is here and I hope that you have a great weekend ahead – it is the holiday of Labor Day which means in many areas, the end of the summer season and the beginning of school!
Please remember that for every order I receive until Monday evening at 9 p.m. eastern time, your name will go in the “cyber pot” with random.org to win your choice of (2) Designer Series Paper from the new catalog along with 6 handmade cards from me!
Have a fabulous day and get ready to let the “Fall Season” in your heart…thanks for popping in and please share my blog with your family and friends!
I am an email away….until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Aug 28, 2014 | New Product |
Finally, Thursday the 28th of August! This is the day that we all have been waiting for and for a great reason, the launch of the new catalog! I am sure that you will agree with me that it is pretty darn tootin’ special!
Speaking of special – today is the last day that you can take advantage of the Short & Sweet opportunity. Because it is short (ENDS TODAY) and because it is sweet (getting $51.00 FREE + and also FREE SHIPPING), I have brought together a group of “must haves” in my opinion!
You will see that I have left off the bundles…WHY? Easy = If I were you, I would turn around over the weekend and think about you opportunity to use your 30% off 1 time discount and then add the Bundles to your order.
Think about this – when you buy a bundle, you save an instant 15% on the bundle, when you place your 1st order you will also take an additional 30% off…that deserves a huge WOOT-WOOT!
Also…we need to talk about the Big Shot promotion, that does not end until August 31st….so if I were you – I would take advantage of getting the Big Shot at 30% off and still you would be able to take advantage of the FREE BUNDLE selection, click here to see the offerings, (I would get the get the Brights and Beautiful Stars – that would be FREE a $43.95 value) Here comes another WOOT-WOOT!
Here is a list that I came up with: (no particular order)
Click on the highlighted item to see the product
$149.35 total and you only pay $99.00
and again, it SHIPS FREE!
Please feel free to email me if I can help answer any questions you might have. Truly, this short & sweet is a great opportunity and one that I would take advantage of as there is simply no risk!
I think that you will agree with me that this new catalog is quite special. I feel that it is super clean and classic and I am looking forward to inspiring you with many clean and simple projects!
Don’t forget that I am offering a Paper and Ribbon share, your opportunity to get a taste of products without having to break the bank. Click here to see the offerings and remember that I will send you that super cute handmade card as my way of saying “thanks”!
Be a sponge and take this new catalog all in. I think that when you see your “Wish List”, you will see that the “short & sweet” is the icing on the cake! You can click here and get going!
For every order I receive until Monday evening at 9 p.m. eastern time, your name will go in the “cyber pot” with random.org to win your choice of (2) Designer Series Paper from the new catalog along with 6 handmade cards from me!!!!
Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Aug 27, 2014 | Fall Cards, Super Easy |
It is “Hump Day"…. Wednesday…drum roll – drum roll – you know what tomorrow is…the unveiling of the NEW Holiday Catalog and for those of you that do not have one in your little paw – 1st, I am sorry….and 2nd if you are not currently working with a Stampin’ Up! Demonstator, I would be more than happy to send you one. Just email me and I will send one your way!
I hope that today’s post brings a smile to your face and also warms your heart. This is a new stamp that is a “single” stamp and you know how I love my single stamps! I ask you to stop and say…I’m Thankful For ____________________ and fill in the blank! I see endless ideas for this stamp!
Let’s get going!
- The base is Very Vanilla making it into a 5 X 5 Card (I have a bunch of square cards for you this week) and then a “smidge” smaller is the Mossy Meadow and lastly the very vanilla again! I just love layering!
TIP ALERT: I know that I use a lot of paper but I feel that there is SOOOO much that you can do with paper that makes making clean and simple cards even easier etc…please remember, make the most out of your paper. For this card I cut out shapes on the Mossy Meadow, as I knew it would be covered up.
- When you look at the stamp you can see that there are many lines. For today’s card I just wanted the sentiment so after I inked it up in Mossy Meadow I simply took a baby wipe and cleaned off the lines, again – super easy!
- The focal fun is from a Bigz Die called Autumn Accents. You can see from the image below the variety of fun and classic shapes that are on this die.
TIP ALERT #2: This goes back to my 1st point – see how simple paper makes such a difference! You can place many different little pieces of scraps over the image you want to create and then simply run it through the big shot! These Bigz Dies are to me a must have as you always have a fall back to if you do not have a stamp set for fall…classic – timeless!
- After I cut my images out I placed them on top of a piece of computer paper and then using the splatter stamp from Gorgeous Grunge I gave it a quick stamp with Soft Suede.
- “Gathering” my fall fun up, I pierced a hole and then placed a Candy Dots Brad Base and the “dot” is from the Regals to hold it together! Taking a small piece of linen thread and wrapping it around the base made it super easy to make a bow!
- Being that I already knew that this card would take extra postage, as it is a square card, I took advantage of adding a special touch of the linen thread around the edges! I love the look and feel it gives – what do you think!?!?
- Now to the envelope…since I needed to use the envelope punchboard I thought why not make the mailman really smile and make a FUN color envelope! The envelope is Hello Honey and then I took a piece of scrap Blackberry Bliss and stamped it with the Gorgeous Grunge and lined the outer part of the envelope!
That’s is and it is a fun, clean and beautiful card! I am sure that you can think of many people to send this card to. I just adore the font and to me, these 3 words are so powerful and meaningful.
Time is running out for the Short & Sweet opportunity and I invite you to go back to my post that I highlighted the specifics about it. Click here to see it.
I have had many emails about it and I can simply give you this advice…Please read these below bullets and then if you are ready to do something for yourself – than click here and get going! I would love to have you on my team!
- You have nothing to lose.
- Hobbiest are the best and there are no expectations.
- Why not take advantage of getting your products at a discount?
- It is YOUR decision to make it what YOU want it to be.
- You have a 1-time opportunity to take advantage of a 30% discount (when I joined, I took FULL advantage of this one as my plan was to sign up…use the 30% discount and be done!!!)
- You would have until January 31, 2005 to make the decision to place another order or not…think about this…that is sooooo far away; you can see that this is a no brainer…
- Being a part of a positive and just simply fun group of individuals is the icing one the cake for me! I am not a facebook gal but Mary Fish has created several private facebook groups that are for us to learn, explore and share our paper crafting skills with. We are a very close and active group and the funniest thing is I have never met them in person but a relationship has developed. I love being a PAL!
Please email me and I would love to talk to you if you wish! There is really nothing more to say than to do it for YOU! I know personally that I have never regretted it one bit, in fact it has enriched my life so much that I can easily say…
I’m Thankful For Stampin’ Up!
Through Stampin’ Up! I have been able to grow, learn and express myself to help not only develop an inner confidence but to also know I make a difference – if it is through my blog…through my monthly service that I do for Breast Cancer but most importantly I am doing it for me…and that makes me happy!
Until tomorrow!
