by Susan Itell | Jun 21, 2014 | Product Shares |
I know that many of you enjoyed the ribbon share that I offered several weeks ago and I still receive emails asking if I am going to do another! YES…and here you go! Below you will see the scoop and I am also offering a product that I am soooooo passionate about…the Designer Series Paper Stacks!
You know that I adore the DSP Paper Stacks and the main reason I find them so handy is – you never have to think….as they come in every color collections and I just love them for lining envelopes!
Besides the DSP Stack Swatches, I am offering something that I am totally passionate about – swatch rings with all of our paper in one handy place!
I have shared before that years ago I was a Creative Memories Consultant and I used to make swatches like this and they were always a HUGE HIT! My cusomers loved them and I thought…I should do it for our great papers!
This handy ring of paper is also perfect if you are a demonstrator and want to show the variety of paper we have in the various color families - also…it is great just to have by your work area when you are trying to figure out a color scheme and do not want to have a bunch of paper all over!
Each piece of paper will have a label on the back with the color name and collection it is from. Did you notice, I used our fun punch to give the ends a nice scalloped look. The swatches are 2" x 5"
I am a HUGE believer in the Color Coach and I do use it regularly and strongly suggest that you have it is your stack of tools….BUT…there is nothing like having the "actual swatches of paper" in your hands!
The way I put these together it that you can easily "un-lock" the ring….pull out colors to see if you like them while you are creating….and the rest is history!
Well my friends…here you go….ribbon 1st and then the offerings for the Designer Series Paper Stacks! If you are interested in any of these offerings, please email me and put in the subject line RIBBON & PAPER SHARE….so it is easy for me to group them together!
Once I receive enough orders for a share, I will email you a Pay Pal Invoice. I am planning to order on Wednesday, June 25th as I will have my order sent 2nd day (getting it on Friday) so I have the weekend to work on the "labor part" for you!
I hope that if you oudered ribbon from me before, you can share in a comment the way I packaged and shipped it….I am very, VERY "type A" so getting it to you in perfect shape is TOP PRIORITY for me!
BUNDLE #1
#1 – O.k. folks….are you ready for this ribbon….it is BEAUTIFUL! It was the BIGGEST surprise to me when I saw it – the texture and the colors are WOWZERS…it ties beautifully and lays so nice and flat – a must have…just gorgeous!
This bundle is $7.00 and you will get 2 1/2 yards of ribbon.
- Gold, Silver, Very Vanilla and Whisper White – 10 yards in total
BUNDLE #2
#2 – I am sooo darn tootin' excited that there are so many new bakers twine colors available!
This bundle is $5.00 and you will get 5 yards of the 7 new colors!
- Basic Black, Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango – 35 yards in total
BUNDLE #3
#3 – Love this ribbon….why???? it is so darn easy to use… (makes perfect "Susan knots") …there are 7 new colors…you'll be happy – the intensity of the colors are amazing.
This bundle is $14.00 and you will get (7) 2 1/2 yards of each color!
- Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, Night of Navy, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White (YEAH – FINALLY), Wild Wasabi, Wisteria Wonder – 17 1/2 yards in total
BUNDLE #4
#4 – Ok…..DRUM-ROLL…DRUM-ROLL….I am doing the BIG happy dance with this one…this is the NEW ribbon that is going to make all of us smile….it will be a breeze to tie….(even for me!) This was by far the most populr ribbon in the 1st ribbon share!
This comes in 12 colors and you will get 2 1/2 yards of each color! This bundle is $20.00! Woot-woot!
- Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Island Indigo, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White! 30 yards in total
BUNDLE #5
#5 – This is GREAT – (not that we should wish for more that SU has already given us but…) I wish they had this in more colors, it is a dream to work with! This comes in the 2013-2015 In Colors!
You will get 5 yards of each color and bundle is $6.00.
- Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding and Strawberry Slush – 20 yards in total
BUNDLE #6
#6 – This is not new ribbon….but there are 3 new colors!
You will receive 2 1/2 yards of each new color for $5.00
- Crushed Curry, Smoky Slate and Soft Sky – 7 1/2 yards in total
BUNDLE #7
#7 – Can you say WOWZERS! This ribbon makes a bold statement and is a perfect accent "flat" on a card ot makes a beautiful package! This was another "sleeper to me" – it is beautiful!
You will receive 2 1/2 yards of each color…(5) in total for $12.00
- Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake and Crushed Curry – 12 1/2 yards in total
BUNDLE #8
#8 – Here is another that I have been able to play with over the past weeks! This is a cinch to tie and is soooo soft! These are the NEW in colors that are wonderful!
You will receive 2 1/2 yards for $12.00!
Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow and Tangelo Twist – 12 1/2 yards in total
DESIGNER SERIES PAPER OFFERINGS:
The Designer Series Paper Stack Swatch Books are available in ALL collections. These are PERFECT if you are already a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator to show your customers what these stacks are about. I have found that people are "sticker shocked" with the collections, but to me – I would NEVER be without them…they are life-safers and no-brainers to me! Love…love…LOVE them!
PAPER OPTION #1 – $5.00 each….(5 offerings)
$5.00 for each collection (buy 4 color collections get one FREE)
Remember, these papers have prints on both sides…this way you will be able to determine what pattern and color choice looks the best with the project you are working on!
- Brights
- Neutrals
- Subtles
- Regals
- In Color
I list the colors (in the right order) for you! I feel like I am very organized…but I will say that as I use these stacks and they get "all dis-organized", I get sometimes confused with colors….does this sound familiar!
PAPER OPTION #2 – $8.00
(all of the SOLID papers on 1 ring…woot-woot)
PAPER OPTION #3 (all color collections)
(a 6" X 6" piece of DSP)
$3.50 for each collection (buy 4 color collections get one FREE)
- Brights
- Neutrals
- Subtles
- Regals
- In Color
Please email me with your order and remember to put in the Subject Line – RIBBON & PAPER SHARE
SHIPPING:
Order 1 -3 offerings - $ 4.95
Order 4 – 6 offerings – $ 6.95
Anything over 7 offerings…..FREE – shipping if on me!
When you receive your order from me you will also receive a super cute card with new products from the catalog! I did this the last ribbon share and people really enjoyed getting a card…my thanks to you!
Please include the following information in your email:
1. Full Name
2. Mailing Address (United States addresses only)
3. Which share(s) you would like to reserve (please be careful with the paper and list the exact color collections you want….but best tip….do the buy 4 and you will get the 5th free!!!!)
4. Email for Paypal invoicing
(*) I use Paypal for all my billing needs. However, a paypal account is not required to make your payment. Just an email address and credit/debit card is all you need. When you receive my paypal invoice, you can choose to pay using your paypal account funds or by credit/debit card.
Just follow their SUPER EASY instructions to make your payment via the method that is most convenient for you.
Enjoy the day….
by Susan Itell | Jun 20, 2014 | Things you just have to buy!, Tips and Tricks!!! |
Woot-Woot – it's Friday! I am oober happy as it has been a tough week at work and guess what…in my dear little town, Bill Cosby is coming on Saturday! I am excited to see this amazing man and I look forward to getting more smile lines of laughter on my face!
Today is a post that is different for me…but one that I stand behind completely!
I am going to share with you 10 products that are under $10.00 that I simply would not be without! It's funny – there are actually more than 10 but I am just going to give you 10 and…..
There are no Stamps Sets in this….
(you know I adore many of the single stamps….but that is not for today!)
I will also let you know that these are not in any particular order…just me thinking of what I could not be without!
Remember….if you have the tools that make you shine and even if you are having a blizzard where you live…your projects will come out amazing….every-time…cause having the right tools will always result in a great finished project!
Please make sure that you look at the thump nails at the end…..you can click and add them into a shopping cart right from home in your jammies – now that's my kind of shopping!
#1 – Note Cards and Envelopes – O.k…guilty – you know I love these gems and now that there are (2) colors…it should be 2 but I am counting them as one! They come in Whisper White and Crumb Cake. $5.95
#2 – Moonlight and All Abloom Paper Stacks – o.k. – guilty again (sorry!!!!) here are 2 more but again, I am counting them as 1….these are THE BEST….not only are the color selections incredible – WOWZERS….so affordble! $6.95
#3 – Paper Snips – I simply do not know what I would do without these precious black scissors….they have been loved so much by all of my family….they each got their own for Christmas so they stop taking mine! $9.95
#4 – Stampin' Mist – I clean my stamps each and everytime I use them BUT (I do use the Stampin' Scrub but that is over $10.00 but hint-hint…you need it) $4.50
#5 – Stampin' Stylus – WHY???? I use this gem everytime to "push down" the centers of flowers – wow! #4.50
#6 – Bone Folder – Could not be without it….I love CLEAN & CRISP FOLDS….such a handy tool! $6.95
#7 – Stampin' Dimensionals – O.k. – how can you have a day without your Stampin' Dimensionals…it simply cannot happen….any Doctor will say that you need your daily Stampin' Vitamins! $3.95
#8 – Multi Purpose Liquid Glue – I call this the "green glue" and I will say it is the best – A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY…I can say that I never lift the tip off my project (that's how thin it can be) $3.95
#9 – Stampin' Pierce Mat – WHY???? This is GREAT to stamp on larger stamp images…(especially the photopolymer stamps)…PERFECT leverage! $4.95 ( I actually have 2 of these – 1 for stampin and the other for paper piercing….)
#10 – Silicone Craft Sheet – this is a "secret weapon" – LOVE IT……it is perfect to adhere things together and then let the adhesive "roll" off…this works for all of our adhesives! $5.95
I hope that you have has fun as I have had with today's post….I know it's different but it is important! We all know that when we have the "right tools" – life is easier….think about your kitchen….when you are in order...it works….think about doing laundry….when you have the right cleaners….it works!
This is the same about making projects….I hope that this has made you think and has also inspired you to make sure you have the tools in order!
You know what….???
There are only 10 days left to take advantage of picking up your rental car and being a hobbiest stamper with me and a whole bunch a great PALS!!!
If you are ready to pick up your Rental Car and go on the best drive with endless miles…then click here and get started! It is super easy to get the engine going or email me and I will call you!
Please pop back tomorrow….as I will be offering another Ribbon Share Offering and also a Paper Inspiration that I am so passionate about…..have a great day and…
Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Jun 19, 2014 | Uncategorized |
It's Thursday and it is Team #1 turn to take their creativity to the max and try this great sketch from the PALS very own incredible designer, Margaret Moody. I have been doing a sketch challenges / encouragement on Mondays and I hope that you will try this sketch today!
Please email me if you need help uploading it to the PPA Website! There are so many of you that do such amamzing work and I am proud of you that you love the Make in Mine Mondays…so how about playing with this challenge.
Let's go…I must say, I adore the color scheme that I used. The yellow is So Saffron and I was going to mat it on white as I figured that I would use a white envelope….but once I was pulling it together, I did not like it and decided to stick with the So Saffron and make my own envelope!
- The base is a regular A-2 card size and then I cut another piece a smidge smaller and then scored it every 1/4" to give the base some texture! When doing a technique like this, I prefer the Simply Scored Tool over the Stampin' Trimmer….why? I just think you get a deeper impression in the paper…just a personal preference for me.
These gems of paper stacks might be smaller…but WOWZERS – they carry a BIG punch! The colors and patterens are just wonderful and the best thing is that they are a perfect size for lining envelopes, covering the front of an A-2 card, using punches and framelits…endless options and the price is just $6.95!
You can see by the above picture that I simply cut a strip of the amazing paper and vertically placed it on the card before doing the stamping and banner effect! Are you wondering where this stamp came from…it is from the new stamp set, Fabulous Four and I "masked the lower sentiment" before I stamped the word "celebrate"!
The simple touch of the flower from the Itty Bity Accents Punch Pack was the perfect finale! The envelope was lined with the same paper and wouldn't you like to receive this card! Remember, it's super easy to make your own envelopes with the envelope punch board! (who ever created this I would bake a batch of cookies for to say thank-you!!!)
I had a little piece of this DSP left over and thought, what the heck – let's make the mailman smile! I adhered this to the front of the envelope and I am asked many times about if it gets torn in the mail….nope! – I do ask the post master to hand stamp it so it does not go thru the machine….works like a charm every time!
So how about playing along with the Pals this week!?!?! Please go to the website and see all of the inspiration there is with the teams take on the sketch! Again, I am super proud of those that have been trying the Monday challenges and I know YOU can do this one….very straight forward!
Please email me and I will be happy to help you upload your master-piece! I have a busy day ahead but I want to thank you for all of the great email and comments about my dear Daisy-Mae….she was only going to the vets for a yearly check-up….now worries – she a good and healthy piggie! (I told her that she had fans)
When John and I got home from work and check the answering machine…John's face was priceless as the Vet called to make sure that Daisey was doing well after her vaccinations!!!! PRICELESS!!!
Have a fabulous day and until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Jun 18, 2014 | Birthday, Super Easy |
I know that when most of us saw that they were discontinuing the cupcake stamp set from the old catalog, we were sad but we also knew that the SUPER Cupcake builder punch was staying around ….which meant that Stampin' Up! had something up their sleeve!
That something is the super fun stamp set called Cupcake Party and it is just adorable! It is a super fast card to put together as the matching punch makes it a breeze to POP out! I love monochromatic cards and I have a co-worker that is celebrating her birthday today!
I decided to go with a note card size but I cut it myself so I could have a vertical fold! Wanting something "perky and bright" I when with Bermuda Bay and the accent of Soft Sky! (I personally love this color combination together)
The Bermuda Bay is just a smidge smaller than the card base (1/8th" smaller) and then I used the FUN Decorative Dots Embossing Folder with the help of the Big Shot and I let the magic happen with a big crank! These embossing folders are simply the best!
I like to adhere images after I embossed them so they lay super flat and let the image show to its fullest! The white piece is 2 3/4" X 4 1/4" and then I simply had fun stampin' and punchin'…the little confetti's were from the Cupcake Punch…you would be so surprised at how much you use this punch! (I used it a bunch for the confetti for the centers of flowers)
I bet some of you are surprised…I made a bow!!! WOOT-WOOT!!! The Bermuda Bay satin Ribbon seemed like a perfect choice to add that little special touch! A simple glue dot held it in place!
The envelope had a double whammy…sometimes I just cannot resist…a beautiful envelope makes me smile! The Brights Designer Series Paper Stack to the rescue again…..my motto…
When in doubt…pull them out!
Why not – since we have them in all color combinations its a no brainer…these gems are often overlooked but to me…they are TOP on the list in all color palettes!
I know that I have posted before about the great offer Stampin' Up! is offering….taking a "test drive" for just $50.00! Well here is another "Susan Collection" that I have put together that would be a perfect start for your rental car!
Remember, you have nothing to lose and you can turn that car right back in even after you place your 1st order and get a 30% discount (that's more than I get). I adore hobbiest and I would love to have you on my team. To me, being a hobby demonstrator is the best…they are always happy as they just simply love the product and making projects!
Please think about it and then email me….I will be happy to answer any questions you have. It really is a great opportunity and also one that you can walk away from at anytime…you name your own guidelines as to what works for you!
WOWZERS….it is super hot on the East Coast…please take it easy and drink lots of water…if I had my way, I would be sitting in the air-conditioning stampin' all day long!
Until tomorrow….it's a PALS PPA challenge!
by Susan Itell | Jun 17, 2014 | Thank You |
Yesterday was an interesting day to say the least! I know that it is not like me to show you a stamp that is no longer in the Stampin' Up! catalog but I will say that I am like most of you…I do have favorites and this one I just can't seem to part with! The pig stamp is special to me!
A fun fact about me is that I have a pet house pig named Daisy Mae! She is 2 1/2 years old and she think that she is one of the dogs! I have always wanted a pet pig and I told my family when I turned 50 all I want is a pig…well I have one and I adore her!
We do not have any Vets that will work on pigs and I take her to a Vet in Virginia about an hour + from my home! Daisy doesn't leave our house much…(actually this is the 3rd time) and she usually sits in the passenger seat of my Jetta. Well…yesterday I took a co-worker along as she wanted to see the whole ordeal! Daisy just sat in the back seat and would look out the window (it's funny to see people when they realize it's a pig)
Pigs do not like to be picked up…they truly make a horrific noice…Daisy does not walk on a leash so I needed to pick her up (we turned heads at the Vets) Pigs have a mind of their own and even though they are super smart, they have their own opinions! I put this red leash that the vet had over her in the room just in case she bolted out the door….she didn't – she was great!
The Vet was held up with an emergency and we sat in the room for quite a long time. When he came in he was so happy to see how well she looked and was amazed at her weight and coat! I simply cannot tell you how many family and friends make fun of her – they call her "Bacon"…"Pigglet"…and make fun of her that she has put some pounds on since her last check up!
I truly wish I had a video camera as he was complimenting her up and down and I was such a proud Mom! She even let him trim her hoofs while she sat in the special chair they have in the rooms for the animals (isn't that great that they do not have to get on a metal table…she would have been petrified!!!)
Ok….enough – we have a super fun card to get to…..I was so happy with the end result and I am giving it to my co-worker today as a "thanks" for having a fun "girls" afternoon adventure! I aplogise for going on and on but this is what I love about blogging…I want you to get to know me as I love getting to know you in helping you achieve your goals!
The fun of this card is the NEW product that Stampin' Up! just came out with and I LOVE IT and WOWZERS – it is so darn afforable! It is called the Dots and Stripes Decorative Masks and you get both for just $2.95! Woot-Woot…
So simple to use…I simply placed the mask over top of my paper (I did use masking tape to make sure it would not wiggle) and then Sponge Daubers to color in the holes. I used Strawberry Slush, Blushing Bride and Pistachio Pudding – isn't this super fun!
While I had the everything out – I thought that I would make my own liner and simply took a piece of white paper and did the same and then adhered it to the envelope back and trimmed off the excess ( you could simple place the mask right on the envelope but since I have not done this much – I did not want to try it!)
Did you notice the details on the pig? I did "fussy cut" her out (it was super easy) I had an extra piece of the pink pirouette embossed with the Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder from a post last week but I cut it out with a circle framelit and then using the next larger size…did the same with the Strawberry Slush!
I just could not resist adding a button to the pigs nose and I the little piece of bakers twine made it fun! Also, did you notice that I used the white gel pen to add some depth and fun!
When you think about this card…it uses different tools that we have to make our creating making easier! To me, it is super important to purchase the basics….(big shot, choose a couple of framelits, some punches, several stamp sets and basic paper) You can start with this and then build your inventory!
Thanks for popping in today and thank you for allowing me to share my fun with Daisy! Below is a picture of her with one of the dogs …she really is sweet and she does think she is one of them! There is never a dull moment around my house but one things for sure – I do love animals!
Enjoy the day, please remember that you can click the shop now button or also click on the below pictures! Until tomorrow!
