by Susan Itell | Sep 3, 2013 | Things you just have to buy! |
Stampin' Up! has been "rolling" out super new and fun products that make the wow factor for us so easy to create! Today's post is focusing on the Circle Card Thinlits Die…this is the perfect companion with your Big Shot to create a card that makes you smile!
Before we get to the card today…..I want to do a BIG shout out to Nancy from New York for winning her choice of paper from the Post on Sunday focusing on the new Envelope Punch Board! WOOT-WOOT and a BIG thank you for all of you that ordered this fun new tool….I love it and I am using it again on today's card! Thanks Nancy!!!
Now let's get to the card! Here is a quick video for you to watch showcasing this product! It has so many fun and clever "add on's" that you can create many different themes of cards! Many of our stamp sets wok perfectly with this as well!
I do not know about you…but I am always "in amazement" with all of the talent that is out there and how we can all step out of the comfort box and try a fun and functional card like this! My "big step" here for me was using the full size of paper of a regular A-2 card….5 1/2 X 8 1/2"
The stamp set for today was the Yippee-Skippee Stamp Set – always creates a smile with fun and fresh sentiments, and the fresh plaid is from the Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper!
TIP ALERT: you need to "slide in" the paper before you run it through your Big Shot as you do not want to cut off the folded in piece….you will see the line so no worries…..you will be able to see where to fold!
I like having the "extra to the right" to be able to write a message on the card! It's kind of a 2 for 1…a fun and functional card….and an extra folded piece to be able to write!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions on this method! I have not played a ton with this new die much but I think it is super fun! The also make a Label Card Thinlits Die….I'll do a post on that one soon!
The inside flower and embellishment is from the Blossom Party Originals Die and Boho Blossoms Punch! Little touches like this add a fun bling!
The finale of the envelope was from using the steaming HOT Envelope Punch Board...it's just so fun to make an envelope in a fun color! This Crisp Cantaloupe lined with the Birthday Basics is just too fun!
The results of fun and interactive cards made with this framlits are endless. I suggest you take an afternoon and just simply "play around" – you'll have fun and trust me….you will play and play with this card – you just cannot help it!!!
Thanks for popping by and I don't know about you….when we have a holiday (I love it) but my week always seems confused….again….congrats to Nancy for winning the paper!!!! You'll love having more FREE paper to play with with your card projects! Just a way to "thank you" for being so supportive!
Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Sep 2, 2013 | Uncategorized |
I love the note card size of cards…Stampin' Up! only carrys them in the white and the size of 3/12" X 5" truly makes a perfect size for a quick note! ( they do carry the envelopes in Crumb Cake)
Now with the help of the Envelope Punch Board…you can make them in any color and todays card I used the Very Vanilla to make my own note card! From 1 sheet of paper, you can make 2 note cards…simply cut a 5 x7 piece and score it at 3 1/2" and presto!
To make this card was fast and fun!
- The note card base is a 3 1/2 X 5 in very vanilla and then I cut another piece of very vanilla at 3 1/4 X 4 3/4
- The mat behind is smidge larger ( 2 notches) on the stampin' trimmer in Chocolate Chip
- Using the stamp-a-ma-jig I stamped the Leaf from the Magnificent Maple in 2 colors….1st – Crushed Curry and after cleaning the stamp, I inkd it up with Soft Suede and stamped it on a piece of scratch paper and then onto the crushed curry leaf….I just wanted to soften the curry color. ( I know that it is hard to see in the picture but it does make a sublte difference!)
- The sentiment is from the Truly Grateful Stamp Set, and it was stamped in Chocolate Chip – such a simple yet super font!
- Tip Alert: LOVE this ribbon but it is very wide! I wanted the texture of the Burlap Ribbon and how I made it thinner was a simple cut BUT….use GREAT scissors or it will fray!!! I know it took me over a year to break down and purchase the Craft Scissors…I ONLY use them for cutting ribbon and I highly recommend them – because these scissors are so sharp I was able to cut at the edges so there is no bulk!
- ENVELOPE TIME!!! From yesterday's post…you learned all about the super new Envelope Punch Board and it is super fun! I knew that I wanted to use the Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper for this card…just seemed to go hand in hand!
- Using the Envelope Punch Board and following the measurements for a 3 1/2 x 5 card…it was a breeze! One thing that I do find that I am liking to do is to snip off the pointy piece that is left over…see pictures below and feel free to email me if you have any questions! A simple ruler and your trimmer will do the trick!
- Please do not forget from yesterday post about your chance to win some free paper by placing an order with me that includes the Envelope Punch Board from me…totaling to the $40.00!
I hope that you have enjoyed today's post and I hope that you CASE this card…very, very sweet! Have a great holiday today and I look forward to inspiring you this week!
Until tomorrow…..
by Susan Itell | Sep 1, 2013 | Super Easy, Things you just have to buy! |
True today is a new month…(yikes, September 1st) and that is exciting….today is also my children's Godfather's 50th Birthday and that is exciting…and today is the 1st day that YOU can order this "coolest thing that has come down Stampin' Up's! pike….
The Envelope Punch Board…
and this is SUPER EXCITING!
I know that it seems to good to be true…but this little gem is only $19.95 and it can make over 66 different sizes of envelopes! If that isn't enough to be doing the "happy dance" this Sunday Morning…I do not know what is!
Please click here to watch this great video of this fabulous new product! It will really show you 1st hand the excitment before you get yours!
I would not wait to order this…as I think we all know it is going to be one hot item! I have enjoyed playing around with it but I must say, I do not even think I have touched the surface with all that I can come up with! It's fun…it's super easy and it creates such a great end product!
I have a "carrot" to dangle for you…and since it is a Holiday Weekend, I will extend this offer to any orders placed through me until Monday night at 9 p.m. and on Tuesday's post, I will announce the winner!
Please use the hostess code of PTYDPVHC so you get a chance to WIN!
Anyone that orders this Envelope Punch Board through me and has an order that totals $40.00 or more, your name will go into being randomly selected to win your choice of…
- A Designer Series Paper Stack (page 152 in the catalog), a value of $21.95 or
- (2) Designer Series Papers (pages 150 -151 and 153-154 in the catalog), a value of $21.90 or
- (3) packs of 8 1/2 X 11 Cardstock (pages 140-149 in the catalog), a value of $20.85
These are 3 great choice for you to choose from!!! One thing that is "for sure" with this Envelope Punch Board is…YOU NEED PAPER!
This incentive is my way of thanking you for being such great blog followers and also customers!
When you place your order through my website, you simply add the hostess code PTYDPVHC That's it!
Your order will be shipped directly to your home and the lucky winner of the paper….I will contact and see what they would like and I will pick up the shipping…Off to your home it will go along with several envelopes I made using the new Envelope Punch Board! My thanks to you!!!
The beautiful card above (way above….at the beginning of the post)…you will get the total scoop and dimensions on Monday!I have some tips and tricks on working with that ribbon!
It is a simple, yet classic card that was fum to make! I had to tease you a little…please pop back tomorrow!
Now to some pictures of envelopes I made with this goodie!
This is what this gem looks like and you can see the variety of sizes it will make…I love odd size cards…this IS the perfect tool!
It really is too good to be true…look at the chart and find the size of the card you are making…go to the right of that measurement and PRESTO! the size of card stock you'll need to there for you…go to the right again and PRESTO! it tells you what mark to punch and score it at! That's it!!!
For example, I am making a 5" X 7" card…the chart tells me I need to cut a 9 1/2" square piece of paper and PUNCH and SCORE at the 4" mark! BINGO-BANGO!!!
After you make your 1st PUNCH & SCORE…turn to the left and match up the score line that you just created to the point (I know it is hard to see, but click on the picture if you need to)...then once that is matched up…PUNCH and SCORE…turn again to the left and repeat all around!!! EASY-PEASY!
It really is easy and it will make you go WOW….this is just to easy! I see myself using it the most is for odd size card and also to make my own "note card" size to fit the 3 1/2 X 5 card stock! I adore this size and now we can use all sorts of colors and the WOW will be there!
Remember, you can click here or use my SHOP NOW button and use the hostess code of PTYDPVHC so you can get in the drawing to win one of the 3 options I have given you!
My favorite, I love…love ….LOVE the Collection Designer Series Paper Stacks…you get sooooo many incredible sheets of paper from all of the collections……Regals, Brights, Neutrals, Subtles and In Color!
Heck – a great order would be one of these paper at $21.95 and the Envelope Punch Board at $19.95 – = $41.90!!! WOOT -WOOT….you have a chance to win! (you really need all of the color families of paper collections) I used these paper just about everyday and they are a lifesaver for your projects!
For every order at the $40.00 increment you will receive 1 chance and you will receive (2) chances for an $80.00 order etc….
I appreciate YOU...and I am thankful for YOU….I can hardly wait to share with you the ins and outs of the card at the top of this post….cause' "I'm thankful" for YOU!
Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Aug 31, 2013 | Super Easy |
This is a fun, modern yet CAS (clean & simple) card that we will be making on Wednesday for the breast cancer monthly project I do! I know the volunteers are going to love making this as they get to heat emboss!
I can remember the 1st time I used this technique with a card…I could hardly wait to come home and show my husband the card….I kept saying – "Isn't this super"…well, he did not get it as he thought….he thought I just had a shiny stamp… trying to relive my excitement of stamping….pouring the power over ….tapping if off and then the finale of using the heat tool….I lost him…he just didn't feel the excitement I was!
Well I still get just as excited now as I did then! I love purple and I forget about using it. These colors I think look fun together…Perfect Plum, Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie!
I am just adoring the note card size and yep – once again this is what this card is….guess what???
Starting tomorrow, Sunday September 1st, this note card size will be coming out in Very Vanilla and guess what else….IN ALL OF OUR COLORS OF PAPER!!! Woot-Woot cause' tomorrow is the magical day that you can order the Envelope Punch!
Stay tuned to the end of this post for you to have the opportunity to win some Designer Series paper!
The fun die cut flower is from the Blossom Party Originals Die…super cute and you have many different options! To save paper, I just simply cut paper into a 1 1/2" squares and actually I can cut 3 at a time! Just love my Big Shot!
The centers of the flowers were a pop of a punch front the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, a must have because you will use the little shapes here and there often! This card is another great way to use up scraps!
Making the Perfect Plum just 1/4" shorter on both sides creates a great base. Before adhering anything I stamped the sweet sentiment from the Polka Dot Pieces Stamp Set in the Versa Marker! Before you do this step, I highly recommend that you use the Embossing Buddy to rub back and forth over your paper to remove and residue on the paper to get a clean stamp and a sharp emboss!
Out come the tools….we just love out tools! The Heat Tool is a must when embossing….(nope – a hair dryer will not cut it!!!) After stampin I folded a piece of computer paper to catch the acsess and I sprinkled over the white embossing powder over the stamped, versa mark image! A tap…tap…tap to get off the "extras", it was time to have fun!
TIP ALERT: – Alway try to use a circular motion with the Heat Tool when you are embossing…why? – you do not want to skorch your paper!
Keeping with the theme of the "white"…I went back to my scrapbooking days and using the Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen I did my famous dash – dot – dash – dot….works like a charm!
The envelope was lined with the Regals Designer Series Paper, a must in my opinion – I go thru it like water and YOU will have the opportunity to win a FREE set of YOUR choice of the collections tomorrow!
With this cute and fun sentiment – I thought the outside of the envelope needed some TLC….a quick stamp of the sentiment and then I sent on a search for the perfect flower….FOUND IT – the Summer Silhouettes Stamp Set to the rescue! That teeny tiny flower does the perfect trick!
That's it! I know that the volunteers are going to be happy to make this card…many time I have everything all cut and ready to go…they will love interacting with the tools!
Now to tomorrow's post….it is a very exciting time for Stampin' Up! and I hope you pop in! I am going to give you an opportunity to pick any of the Designer Series Paper Packs ( from the collections)or (2) of the Designer Series Papers ( pages 153 & 154) and it is all about the Envelope Punch!
What is the envelope punch? Well…in my opinion it is the best thing
that has come down the pike as it is not only very affordable…it will
make over 66 different sizes of envelopes and you can use any color or
design of paper you desire!!!!
Please make sure that you check back for tomorrows post and also I
will be offering this great incentive to those that orders an Envelope Punch from my
website ! You'll love it….you know that I would not let you down!
It's a holiday weekend and please be safe and have fun with what ever you are doing! Have a great day and….
Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Aug 30, 2013 | 3-D Projects, Halloween, Super Easy |
With Hannah back at college, I was attempting to go through some items in her room that needed to find a "new home" and I found a book about Origami! I flipped through it and was amazed at how many things I could do with our paper and stamps!
Here is one that I learned and it is super cute! True…it's not too big but it certainly does the trick for a goodie for Halloween! From 1 sheet of 12 X 12 paper you can make 4 of these! You can add something elaborate or simple… like candy!!!!
For my children, I thought about putting 2 movies tickets…a gift card to go to dinner and 2 peppermint patties!!! I am going to make up a bunch more with just candy for Hannah's dorm and my son that is a Montessori Teacher in Boston…I will make some for his little goblins!
This post is a great reason why I should do videos…there are soooo many pictures below and it is so incredibly easy…..a 1 minute video would have done the trick! Have fun and feel free to email me if you have any questions! BOO!!! Too darn' tootin' cute!
Here are the supplies I used for for this project…there is not many….so have fun!!!
Take a 12 X 12 sheet of paper and cut it into 6 X 6 pieces….this will allow you to make 4 of these!
Fold Corner to Corner...use the bone folder to make a good, clean crease ***this is important*** to get the best results!
Fold left side point over and across and again use the bone folder!
Take the right point and fold over….use the bone folder!
That's about it!!!! Now, take the Multipurpose Liquid Glue ( as I think it is the strongest and easiest to use) but be careful….a little goes a L O N G way! For just $3.95 – this is a bargain! Use the bone folder again!
Simply fold the top flap down….use the bone folder….and the glue one more time!
This project is also a great way to use up scraps! Using the Black Staz On Ink with the Tags 4 You "Trick or Treat" Stamp a quick stamp and then a pop out with the Label Bracket Punch….BAM!!! I also popped out a mat with black paper to give it an extra POP of color!
Another great thing about this stamp set and the punch is that it is available to but as a bundle! This means you will get an additional 15% off when you purchase both at the same time! Click here to see the bundle!
I hope that you have found this post to be fun and inspires you to make some over the weekend! The best thing is you could make them up…..they lay flat until you bend them for the candy and you will be all ready for Halloween!
This was a fun post to end the work week! I have been busy getting my cards, materials and ideas together for my monthly Breast Cancer Cards! I just love that evening with the volunteers!!!!
Let me know how you like this! I think it is sooooo ridiculously simple yet the outcome is great! Remember you can click here and order anytime of the day from your own home….even in your jammies!
Until tomorrow!
