by Susan Itell | May 21, 2013 | Stamp-a-ma-jig |
And as the saying goes….the 3rd time is the charm! If you have been following my blog for the past several days….I have been using this stamp set, Moving Forward!
I want to show you how you can take a stamp set….make it into totally different cards…but have the same end result – super cute…clean…classic….cards!
Now….let's step back to yesterday…..I teased you by asking you where the sentiment came from…..1st – WOW….for all of the comments and emails….but the 1st one to get it was Darlene from Georgia….and it was before 6 a.m. EST – and actually she was the very 1st one that responded!
I had lots of Teeny Tiny Wishes…Moving Forwards…..but EASY EVENTS was the winner!!!!
I have told you that I LOVE this set…and it will be one that I will have to keep….one of the things I absolutely love is that you can cut the sentiments away from the image and get a "bigger bang for your buck!"
So….WOOT-WOOT to Darlene….I will be sending you your 6 cards and envelopes your way! Many thanks for you response and playing along!
Now to today's gem….love it….and here you go!
- The base is your standard A-2 card in my all time favorite – Crumb Cake….then going in just 1/8" for each color, Night of Navy and Very Vanilla were the 3 center stage colors for this fun card!
- I also stamped it on a scrap piece of card stock – "just to get the basket!!!!" and snipped it with the BEST scissors in the world, the paper snips!
- The Sentiment….so – so cute….well it can be YOURS….as it is a NEW hostess stamp set called, Express Yourself…a TOTAL keeper – just love it!
- Next came the ribbon…Natural Trim Ribbon was a soft touch but I looked at it…and still thought it needed a bit of something…
Not only is this Stamp Set a great one as it helps other that are going through a difficult time…The Ronald McDonald House is simple an amazing organization! WOOT-WOOT to all of YOU that have helped Stampin' Up! donated over 1 million dollars to this special place!
I hope that these past 3 days have shown you how you can take a stamp set and make it work from all sorts of themes…I often get asked – where do you get inspired? Simple….I usually sit the – look at the stamp set and then see what colors I have been using lately – switch them up a bit and GO FOR IT!
Please let me know how you like this….email me or leave a comment…I always appreciate them! Again, I deeply thank you for your comments and feedback to the sentiment of yesterdays card….just another way to show you how to maximize your stamps!
Until tomorrow….
by Susan Itell | May 20, 2013 | Uncategorized |
O.k. – I know this is different….but you have to admit that it is kinda cute! Now…let's also talk about a super economical card…BINGO-BANGO…'cause this is a card that can be mass produced in a little time…with minimal supplies…and be used for so many notes that you write!
Keep reading to the end as you will have an opportunity to win 6 of these cards and envelopes by going on a scavenger hunt to find –
"Where did the sentiment
come from?"
This would also be a super card to give to someone that is going off to college…make up a dozen of these…buy the stamps for them…get a gift card to Starbucks…and wow – a great and useful gift!
If you remember….yesterday card was using the Moving Forward Stamp Set…..well, since it is on the "bye-bye" list…I thought I would use it again…in a totally different way!
Here you go:
- A regular A-2 Whisper White Base with another piece of White 5 1/4" X 4 " then using the Big Shot and the NEW Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder…you can instantly see the WOW factor coming to life!!!
- I just love the contrast and classiness of White, Black and Yellow together! Here the yellow is the super beautiful So Saffron…punch out with the NEW Mosaic Punch!
- I used the Tombo Glue to adhere the Mosaic punches…WHY??? So easy and you can get the point of the punch so it lays perfectly flat inside the design!
- After doing all of this fun stuff…I took the masterpiece and matted it on a piece of black to give it a contrast before mounting it on the card!
- I did my usual lining of the envelope using the Neutrals Designer Series Paper ( my favorite) ….but I did something super cute on the front!!!!
- How….couldn't have done this without the help of the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig….couldn't do it without it! Super cute right……Where did this sentiment come from???
Let's have some fun today...email me or leave me a comment as to where this sentiment came from and the 1st person to get it….you will receive a goodie from me…I will make and mail to you 6 of these cards and envelopes!!!
HINT…..It is in the current catalog….do a search and let me know….and you get the bonus – some super cute cards!!!
I am sooooooo excited for this week! It will be full of fun, family, and the icing on the cake….my son graduating from college! I am sooooo proud of him and I cannot wait to be with him and his wonderful friends for a finale of a super great 4 years!
The calendar is flying by….getting closer and closer to the NEW catalog…I know that you are going to love it and I know that you are going to be totally WOWED and INSPIRED by all of the goodies that are in it!
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Until tomorrow……
by Susan Itell | May 19, 2013 | Baby |
This is a fun card for a special little guy that has entered this incredible world! I think it turned out super cute and I love the color combination!
The stamp set is a "bye-bye" set, Moving Forward! This is an extra special stamp set as every set sold, Stampin' Up! donates $3.00 to the Ronald McDonald House! Is that super cool or what!
Besides doing this wonderful donation, there are many Stampin' Up! Demonstrators all over that donate their time – making cards…teaching patients and their families…WOW!!!
Here you go!
- The standard A-2 Card but scored at the 5 1/2" to make it a vertical card.
- The colors are Gumball Green 1 1/2" X 5 1/2" and Midnight Muse 2 1/4" X 5 1/2" each scored with the Simply Scored Scoring Tool at 1/4" intervals!
- See something else??? The 1/2" Circle Punch was used to create some fun and I think it looks super!
- Now what about the sentiment? Where did that come from? A Word From You Stamp Set but I "masked" part of the stamp to just get what I wanted….easy!
- Popping out this simple sentiment was made easy with the Word Window Punch…another time saver! Using both colors of paper is another way to "mix it up" and create a different look!
Hopefully you can see how easy it is to break down the basics here and make a great, clean card! Think about how many different Stamps could be used with this style of card!
Please tell your friends about my blog and have them subscribe to it! I would love to have a cup of coffee with them every morning!
As always, I am a click away if you need to email me and as always – I love and appreciate your comments……
Until tomorrow…..
by Susan Itell | May 18, 2013 | Super Easy |
Ready for a fun and hip card! This mosaic 1 inch square tile card has an up-beat feel that is a super fun technique to do!
To be honest with you…when I sat down to make this, I had no idea where I was going with it but at the end…it all came together!
I love using the "single stamps" that Stampin Up! offers…I think it is a super way to "go out of your box" as they are usually fun, bold, and odd size stamps! Today I am featuring this simple "hello-hello" stamp!
The other thing that I love is the Circle Circus Stamp Set that I used scattered all over the place! This set is going "bye-bye" and I know that I have said in previous posts that there are 3 sets that I am really sad about being retired…well this is one of them!
Why??? I don't exactly know but it always makes me smile when I use it – just a simple and fun set that mixes well with colors…I guess you can say it is one of my "favorites" BUT…have no fear as I have "scouted out" a new set in the upcoming catalog that I think will fill my void when this one is gone!
Here you go…enjoy and please email me if you have any questions!
- Starting out with a 4 X 4 Very Vanilla Card Stock, I stamped my images in Island Indigo, Early Espresso, Old Olive and Summer Starfruit!
- Using the BEST trimmer in the whole wide world….the Stampin' Trimmer, it was a cinch to cut into 1" squares!
- Next an Early Espresso Square and using the 2 Way Glue Pen, I positioned my "tiles" into place! Using this adhesive made it super quick and easy!
- Next I matted this to a piece of 4 1/2" Square of Island Indigo and using the POP factor, the Stampin Dimensionals made to come to life!
- The Card itself is a 5" square…..super fun and different!
- Now to the envelope…where did I get this? Easy-peasy…..I made it! Soooo easy! Using a 8 1/2 " Square and scoring it at 3 7/8" all the way around…PRESTO~ a perfect envelope!
- TIP – when I make my own envelopes, I do use sticky strip to hold them….always the strongest hold!!!
- The liner is from a NEW paper pack, Soho Subway….a super hip new Designer series paper!
Different……right? It truly is a fun card to make and you feel like you are putting a puzzle together! I used to use this technique when I scrapbooked with Photos….it always produced an interesting effect!
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Until tomorrow……
by Susan Itell | May 17, 2013 | Thank You, Thinking of you |
Woot-Woot! It is Friday! I sure hope that everyone has had a great week! I am super excited that my daughter came home from college last evening! It is wonderful to have her home!
I have been needing a bunch of thank-you notes for my job and I needed a beautiful feminine one for a special lady and I hope you like it!
I have posted before on this stamp set, Stippled Blossoms, and as I said before I was on the fence until I saw some actual samples and then I fell in love with it! (this really look better in person) but the depth and richness is beautiful! ( also…this is in the NEW catalog)
Here you go with the "to do's" Please email me or leave me a comment on how you like this! I hope that you enjoy my "bullet point" postings…if not – please let me know and I will go back to my other style!
ENJOY and please CASE away….its a "keeper" card! To order products…simple – click here and they will be delivered right to your door!
- Whisper White A-2 card base.
- Wisteria Wonder cut to 4' X 5 1/4"
- Whisper White cut to 3 1/4" X 5" , before I stamp – I do put this on a sheet of copy paper just so when I stamp off the edge…it won't mess up my work area! again, the stamp set is Stippled Blossoms!
- The colors of ink I used were Wild Wasabi, Elegant Eggplant and Wisteria Wonder. Stamp the flower – Lighter color 1st (WW) and then use the other stamp in the (EE)
- Before adhering this to the white base, I put a strip of Sticky Tape down the middle of the 5/8" Organza Ribbon – I know…not necessary but I hate to see ribbon wiggle!
- Back up…before I cut the white one out – I used the sentiment from the Curly Cute Stamp Set in Wisteria Wonder! I also added 2 regal brads for a bit of bling!
That's it! Now that wasn't hard was it! Please try this…it truly is a beautiful card and it would make a great birthday…thinking of you…sympathy….theme of a card!Email me your thoughts!
You all know that I simply adore the Designer Series Paper…well – in the new catalog…there are new prints within each color family as they currently have it…I would definitely put this on my wish list. I ALWAYS find these papers to be my regular"go to" to make a card go from o.k. to WOW!!!
I now that we all go through "waves" of making different types of cards…I have been using the Big Shot a bunch lately and I have been having fun!
Did you just see the word FUN??? Well I have learned in life if you are not having FUN, than you should re-evaluate what you are doing….well… I am here to tell you that I am having FUN each and everyday inspiring and creating for you!
I do admit it is a lot of work and a big time commitment …but the outcome is sooo well worth it! I thank you for being such great customers, great inspirational supporters and friends! Have a great day and I hope you like waking up to my inspirations each morning!
Until tomorrow……
