by Susan Itell | Jun 6, 2014 | Super Easy |
Well everyone…I am sure that you all have studied this new catalog from top to bottom and I am sure that many of you have your favorites but today I am going to showcase a favorite of mine!
The minute I received the catalog and had the time to flip…flip…flip….I found myself always going back to page 144-145 – why? the top section of this super fun card!
I loved it at first sight and I love it even more in person…why? – Easy -peasy….
It's simple…it's clean…it's practical…it uses a minimal amount of product…it delivers the simple message…BAM!
You do not need me for this card…but I will share with you a "work-up" of a fantastic group of products that would get you to the "threshold of $55.00" so you can take a test drive with me…with Mary Fish…with Stampin Up! and the garage is always open for you to return your rental car with no penalties!
This is just using the note card bases and envelopes and then if you read on page 144-145 of the catalog, you will see that they used the Aqua Painters….(you know that I love them) but I have not showcased them in my "kit"…and I used a simple paint brush to do this….
I was worried about this "wetness" on the paper so I was a chicken and cut a piece of white use 1/4" smaller, but I did not need it! I will say, I much prefer the aqua painters as I feel like I have control with them but I was trying to duplicate the catalog as much as I could and it worked!
The next pictures of how I "stepped it up" a bit and added a couple of extras! This card is sooooo great and the best thing is how you can add these products as I have listed and you are off to a start of getting your 1st order of the new products at 30% off! I say that deserves a WOOT-WOOT, and please email me if you have questions!
This paper stack, All Abloom is wonderful…I am thrilled that Stampin' Up! is continuing to offer these for us! You can line (2) envelopes from one of the sheets of paper! This is just $6.95 – here comes another WOOT-WOOT! You can see that I lined one of the samples inside the envelope and the other to the outside – either way you can do 2 envelope with one sheet of paper!
I am sure that you have heard fom many….and you have also heard from me about the great no risk opportunity to have fun with Stampin' Up! and also be able to purchase your Stampin' Up! goodies for just $50.00~ Look below and see how I have "packaged" this post to make it doable!
In the chart above I highlighted the Moonlight Paper but then decided to change my mind once my order came in last night and I saw how incredible the All Abloom Paper is! You cannot go wrong with either paper stack – these are just little gems of paper love that need to find a way to your craft room!
The items that I have listed in the kit above are all "must have's" and products that you will use over and over – the basics at it's best!
Please email me and I will be happy to talk with you and explain how easy it is to be a hobby enthusiast (you all get really scared with the word Demonstrator) If you are ready ready to take your rental car out...click here and get the engine going!
I "thank you" for popping by today and I hope that this simple card brought a smile to your face! Last night I was like a kid in a candy shop going through my box of new goodies!
My goal is to get the ribbon share orders completed and in the mail to you by Monday morning….wow – I have a TON of ribbon and it is all sooooo beautiful!
I think that you will agree with me on this card – it does not get any simpler than this! I say – this is my kind of card and this is the card I will be making for everyone that took advantage of the ribbon share!
Have a fabulous day – and remember, in the below pictures of the products I used today…all you have to do is simply click on the picture and it will take you to my online store – easy!
Until tomorrow!
p.s. – I apoligize if you get this post twice…I did not realize until I woke up this morning that I have clicked the timer to go off at 3:30 p.m. and I could not go back and change it!
by Susan Itell | Jun 5, 2014 | Super Easy |
Color challenges make me smile and I know that you are going to like this simple and perky card! Please hop ove to the Pals Paper Art website to see the fun interpretations that the design team came up with! Here are the colors that you can play with this week….please, come out and play!
I know that I missed my "Make it Monday" sketch challenge for you this week…but the catalog unveiling was "Top Dog"! I know that you are loving the new catalog as much as I am and I am going to work early this morning as my order is coming today and I am super excited!
You know that Polka Dots make me smile and this card is soooo oober easy – you can make up a bunch in a jif! Speaking of jif…last night at the monthly Breast Cancer Card making….we completed 60+ cards in 30 minutes! WOWZERS!!!!
Let's go…not much to tell you but there are some good pictures for you! You already know the colors and the card size is notecard (5" X 3 1/2") in the So Saffron…..(currently my favorite yellow)
- The star of this card are the polka dots from the Work of Art Stamp Set….how can they not make you smile! Just randomly stamp away…I place my white card stock on a piece of computer parer and go to town!
This set is so amazing as it truly lets the "Inner Picasso" out in you! If you google ideas with this stamp set….be ready to order it as you will be WOWED by the amazing creations!
- The sentiment comes from the Hostess Set, Hello There and with the new catalog just unveiling, this stamp set can be yours in 2 ways!
- With an order of $150.00 or more will allow you to earn hostess dollars…
- If you place and order with me this week and you are the lucky one on Sunday – you will win the hostess winnings for the week!
- After stamping it, I pulled out the Big Shot and using the Deco Framelits was a cinch to frame this sentment and then did the same with the Pacific Blue!
- The little "snippet of a bow" in the Whisper White Bakers Twine was an easy yet textured touch! I used a simple glue dot to hold it in place – easy-peasy!
- The last thing I did and WOW is it unusual for me…instead of lining the envelope, I stamped the back flap with the dots….so fun!
I shared this card with the volunteers last night and they loved it…we will be making it next month! Every month we make (4) different cards X 15….so each week there is a great supply of encouragement for patients under-going treatment in our community!
I told you it was easy….so cute – so fresh! I hope that this has inspired you to make a "clean and simple card" as…if you are like me…time is soooo darn tootin' precious!
Have a great day….please play along with the PALS and until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Jun 4, 2014 | 3-D Projects |
I just love to find new ways to give gift cards! To me, gift cards are so practical in the sense that the recipient can choose whatever they want…and you can not go wrong with a gift card from Amazon!
Do you remember this adorable owl from the graduation card that I made the other week? Please click here to see that post so you can see how to make this dear little guy! I have said this before…when you find something that works…why re-invent the wheel?
If you loved it the 1st time…than chances are you’ll love it again!
I totally realize that if you start buying punches from Stampin' Up! – you can quickly add up a "tab" quickly…but hands down, we have the best punches on the market and they are always guaranteed…just like all of our products!
The best advice I can give to you with the punches is whenever you can…keep adding to your collection. They are so helpful and you will be amazed at how often you use them. Rome wasn’t built in a day…and probably your punches are the same…little by little you will have a great collection!
My inspiration came from watching a video that Dawn Griffin did. Click here if you wish to view it but if you do…you will see the changes that I made and I am also going to share with you some other ideas in ways I would switch it up even more than I did today!
- The base piece is a 4 ¼” X 11” piece of crumb cake…(woot-woot – You’ll be able to get 2 gift cardholders from 1 sheet of paper!
- With the 4 ¼” base across the top of your Simply Scoring Board, score all the way down at 3”
- Turn the paper and now you will have the 11” across the top and score at 3” and at 7”
- Cut up to the 7” mark and keep this piece, as it will be your bellyband! (You can do this…just look at the picture below)
- Give all of your score lines a good crease with the bone folder! (I know that many of you like to skip this but I think that this makes the BEST creased and professional edges)
- Using the new Maritime Designer Series Paper, I cut a 3” piece and it allowed be to do all of the decorative cuts…ready for the dimensions – (2) 2 ¾’ squares and (1) 1” X 3 ¾” (for the gift card part) and the rest…. to line the outer flap of your envelope!
TIP ALERT: You have heard me countless times about how much I adore the Designer Series Paper Stacks as well as the DSP…each piece is a 12” X 12” piece of paper and if you were to cut it into 3” strips…you could line 8 envelopes from one sheet!
- Using the “green glue” and remember…just a very, very thin bead of glue…I sealed the sides of where the gift card will go and also used this to adhere the DPS squares and the white piece.
- Oops…the white piece is a scrap piece measuring 3 ¾” X 2 ¾” and then I stamped the “bravo” sentiment from the A Dozen Thoughts Stamp Set (If you do not have this set…it is simple – you need it!)
- I “jazzed” up the belly-band with more paper, but you could totally skip this! These were just scraps that measured ½” X 9” and ¼” X 9”. The easiest way to find the appropriate place to score/bone fold…is to just wrap it around the project (make sure it is NOT TOO tight) as you need some “wiggle’ room to slide it on and off!
At this point you could be done as you really do not need an envelope but you know that I love to make my own envelopes! Using the Envelope Punch Board, I made an envelope that was probably too big, but I would rather it be too big than too small. The finished envelope size is 4” X 3”.
As I said at the top of the post I would share with you some ideas/thoughts about this project! First, I really like the ability to write a message to the person I am giving it to…having that piece of white on the inside works like a charm!
I also like the bellyband sliding off this way! I think that it is more supportive and I just like the way it looks! (Also, I like seeing the “peak” of crumb cake on the right hand side…gives an element of interest rather than having so much DPS!)
Remember to click here to see the post that I did in how to make this adorable Owl. There are sooo many adorable stamps you could use in place of the owl…let your imagination go wild and have fun!
Any of the big flowers would be great…a star…you could stamp the dog from the new stamp set,Hot Diggity Dog and then use a framelit to cut it out and it would be an adorable way to pay a dog sitter with a gift card of a check! (That is what I am going to do the next time we go away)
The best tip I can give you is not to take things to literally…when you see something that interests you…look at it…watch a video if available…and then make it work for you…just like I did here!
If you read my comments…you know that Chris R. leaves me a comment just about everyday! While I have been gone, she sent me an intriguing idea on making a “scratch pad” using our products…at 1st I thought it would be too fussy for me to make, but I have watched the video twice and thought – I’m going to give it a try!
Back to what I posted yesterday – there is no such thing as perfection…
Just do it… as what ever you do is a reflection of who you are!
Thanks for popping in today and I hope that I was able to inspire you. I adore making projects like this and wowzers – This also would be super cute for the holidays with a holiday stamp/framelit!
Remember, every order that is place through my website until this Sunday, June 8th will get a double-whammy…you will receive a free NEW color of Bakers Twine PLUS an opportunity to be the hostess for all of my sales this week!
All you need to do is put the hostess code of and you will have the opportunity to earn all of the hostess earnings. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about this Hostess Code! Tomorrow is a fun color challenge with the Pals Paper Art! I think it will make you smile!
It feels great to be back and I am super excited for my order to arrive on Thursday!
Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Jun 3, 2014 | Super Easy |
There are many times that we need a quick…simple card and simply do not have time to think? I think we have all been there…many – many times! I feel like I have been on a super fun roller coaster being away and trying to pull together some fun posts for you!
This is one quick and easy card and truly – it looks better in person than it photographs! The whole concept of this card is from Project Life…Stampin' Up! is soooo fortunate to have this opportunity with Becky Higgins.
Becky is very noted in the Scrapbooking World and this marriage is going to be an answer to many peoples dilemmas..so simple to put into 1 word – TIME!
Before we go any further, I must say….I was a Creative Memories Consultant for years….many years! True I loved the product and company but as many of you know, the company went to a different focus and ultimately, they are no longer around. Sad…very sad as it was a great product!
When working with people, I found it very similar to what we deal with on a daily basis when wanting to find time in our lives to create…but that word TIME always got in the way!
I am being very honest that I have not spent much TIME with playing around with Project Life…but reading and watching videos – I can proudly say…
It is the answer to help us get "caught up" and preserve our memories!
I can say that the biggest obstacle I ran accross when working with customers was…they tried sooooooo hard to make it "perfect" that they became frustrated and ultimately just "could not catch up" – This is exactly what happened to me and I am sure that I am speaking to you.
Today's post is not about Scrap-booking but it is all about making something super cute really, really fast! On the pre-order we were able to order some Project Life items. This is called the Everyday Adventure Project Life Card Collection and you get 100 double sided cards in 3 different sizes all for just $15.95.
All I did was simply take out the grey and white stripe piece from the box…matted it on a White Card Base…then pulled out a smaller decorative card that said a simple "HI" …matted that with crushed curry…added some stampin dimensions…a couple of stars and neutral brads…DONE!
Seriously, this is so easy and I can say it was fun to flip through the box of cards and let me feel like I was being creative but the reality is…the work was already done for me….(just love these pre-printed cards!)
I can see 1st hand how they worked to make a simple card…and I can image how easy and fast it would to preserve and journal about our memories…remember DONE is better than NONE and it does NOT have to be perfect!
Lining the envelope seemed to be super appropriate with the new paper stack, Moonlight…these are a gem as well as you get 48 sheets of super fun paper for just $6.95 – I was so glad that SU is continuing to come out with these! WOWZER – a great group of paper!
I have enjoyed many of your comments and excitement about the new catalog…I am super excited and I am glad that no you all get to see it!
It is a keeper all the way around and besides the product inside the catalog, I adore how it is laid out and it is so easy to look up the various collections!
Remember, to please use a hostess code - 9AHHUX9Z - if you are placing an order with me this week…I am offering you an opportunity to take advantage of earning hostess benefits for all orders from – June 2nd – thru Sunday, June 8th at 9 p.m.
If you are placing an order over $150.00 do not use this code…why??? because if your order is this or more – you will be able to take advantage of getting rewards yourself. (If you would like your own hostess code…please email me and I will be happy to give you one for your family and friends!)
When placing a order, simply type in the number(or copy and paste it) 9AHHUX9Z – in the box that says "hostess code"…at the end of the week I will use random.org and one lucky person will be able to reap the benefits from using this code…good luck!
For every order that I receive during this time frame, you will receive a full package of "Bakers Twine Ribbon" of a NEW color along with a super cute card from me!
Tonight we are flying home but it will be very late! This has been a great time with family but I am looking forward to getting back into my own bed and my own routine!
I know that this is a different post for me…but I do hope that you understand where I am coming from! I truly believe that it is important to remember, document and cherish memories that we have made…
Put set aside perfection…as there is no such thing…
just do it…done is better than none!!!
Tomorrow I have a fun "gift card" graduation idea for you…it's a keeper and I am using that adorable owl from the post I did before! Please pop back as I know that it can be made with a multitude of different stamps and themes!
Thank YOU for being YOU and please continue to tell your family and friends about Simple Stampin'…I blog daily and I love helping you with fun and practical projects! Subscribe to the right for daily inspirtation!
Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Jun 2, 2014 | New Product |
Click here to download the PDF Catalog
I know that this is the day that we all have been waiting for and I know that you are going to love this new catalog as much as I do…in my opinion – this catalog lends itself to "Clean and Simple" at it's best and you know me…I like simple!
Remember, our dear friends at Stampin Up! are working super hard to get the new goodies ready for us to order today but the on-line ordering will not be available until noon (Mountain Time) for me…that means (2 p.m. Eastern)
If you still are wanting to take advantage of the Ribbon Share I am offering, please click here to see the post and if you want to take advantage, email mail me and I will get you in….I will be ordering at 2 today!!!
I know….we are all excited and because of this excitement – I am offering you an opportunity to take advantage of earning hostess benefits for all orders today – June 2nd – thru Sunday, June 8th at 9 p.m.
If you are placing an order over $150.00 do not use this code…why??? because if your order is this or more – you will be able to take advantage of getting rewards yourself. (If you would like your own hostess code…please email me and I will be happy to give you one for your family and friends!)
When placing a order, simply type in the number(or copy and paste it) 9AHHUX9Z – in the box that says "hostess code"…at the end of the week I will use random.org and one lucky person will be able to reap the benefits from using this code…good luck!
For every order that I receive during this time frame, you will receive a full package of "Bakers Twine Ribbon" of a NEW color along with a super cute card from me!
I know that this is a very preliminary "guess" as to what my favorites are going to be…but I can assure you that these items below are on my order today! I really am soooo darn tootin' excited! I know that Stamp Sets are not on the list…but they will be in a future post!
- 1/4" Cotton Ribbon, page 207….each and every color…I just know that this is going to make BEAUTIFUL bows….even I can do this! ( I am THRILLED will all of the new ribbon, but I think that this is my favorite….we'll see!!!)
- Crumb Cake Note Card and Envelopes, page 194…just doing the happy dance!
- Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder, page 227…fun for just $7.95 – there are several new cute ones but this is my favorite!
- All of the Designer Series Papers, pages 184 – 187…they are FABULOUS THIS YEAR….
- Cut & Ready Card Bases, page 194…I know that these cost a bit more than cutting the paper and scoring it yourself…but I find them soooo handy when you need to make a card if a jif!
- Stars Framelits, page 231…Stars always work….always make you smile and feel good!
- Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, page 222…we love the retired one..but this one is a keeper!
- Fun Flower Punch, page 219…fun, fresh and versatile!
- Decorative Masks(both of them), page 205…the are not only super affordable – they will be very useful!
- Fast Fuse Adhesive, page 204…a NEW super strong adhesive to be able to use as an alternative to sticky strip…strong enough for 3-D projects (refills available)
Well…this gives you 10 ideas as to what is on my list and tomorrow and on Tuesday, I am going to share with you a SIMPLE card that you are not going to believe how easy it was to make…using Project Life….(another favorite that I think has a learning curve but I know it will make life sooo much easier!!!)
Do you see a "Missing Piece"
Blendabilities which are on page 212…I know that you are eager for them and they are G R E A T….as you know they are not available yet…well – there are 7 collections that are available to Demonstrators!
WHY? I posted about this the other day, but in a nut shell…SU knows that they are going to be soooo darn popular that they are fearful that the supply will not be there and trust me…we all know how frustrating it is to have things on backorder with an undetermined time of availability!
If you are a demonstrator you can still order the 7 sets that are available to us. If you decide to take a test drive with SU, I will gladly provide you the color families of the markers that are available. Please email me and I will call you and we can talk! SU is hoping to have these available by the end of July….(as soon as I hear – I will blog about it)
Do not forget that the amazing offer for taking a "test drive" with SU for just $50.00 and you can pick $55.00 worth of product….get these sets of Blendabilities and then your 1st order you will be able to take a 30% discount! That in itself is a WOOT-WOOT! Click here to see the post!
Please feel free to email me and we will talk! I love what I do and I love helping YOU!!! Enjoy the catalog….take it all in…and BE HAPPY!!!
REMEMBER – you will not be able to order until noon Mountain Time but please put in the hostess code so you can have an opportunity to "be the hostess" and "reap the benefits"….someone has to and it would make me happy for it to be YOU!!!!
Put the hostess code in 9AHHUX9Z….(remember this is for June 2nd – June 9th!!!)
Also if you are a new customer to me…I will mail you a catalog (I know that there is nothing like having the real catalog in your hands!)
Everyone that orders from me during this 1st week will receive a goodie from me….a new pack of Bakers Twine…I will close out this hostess code on Sunday night at 9 p.m. Eastern Time and then on Monday I will let you know who will get to go shopping with the hostess rewards…my thanks to YOU!
Until tomorrow! (sorry in the below item thumb nails – some are not current yet but tomorrow they should be fine)
