by Susan Itell | Feb 15, 2013 | Love, Valentines |
I realize that yesterday was Valentines Day but I couldn't put up this card as it was the card I gave to my husband and being the amazing husband he is as he looks at my Blog daily – I didn't want to spoil it for him! ( plus yesterday was super special for the 60th Anniversary)!!!
Ok folks….this really is cute….right!!!I knew that I wanted to use that ADORABLE "olive you" stamped from the Best of Love stamp set….and also knew that I wanted to use the clean and simple hearts from the Heart a Flutter stamp set….so you can see the happy marriage of these 2 sets and wow = one cute…simple….clean card!
Make sure that you go and check out all of the scoop with Stampin Ups 25 Anniversary. Every
month during 2013, SU is smashing up some of their all-time-favorites
with a new, never-before-seen stamp to create a monthly “Best of” stamp
set. Each month the stamp set is $14.95 and when you get 6 from this celebration = you get a free stamp set of you choice(14.95)! I just love this months set…you bet I will get all of them….too cute!!!
Well this card as you can see is pretty straight forward…just like I like it – fast and simple yet still stunning! Naturally it is "popped' up and naturally the envelope is lined! By now you know how these 2 things are like "peanut butter and jelly" to me….a simple must!
I know another reason why I love this card so much…I was able to use the Aqua Painter! It always makes me feel like an artist ( even though it was just coloring in a little olive)! Because I made a couple of boo-boo's when I stamped the hearts – I decide….no big deal…click with the small heart punch with the Red Riding Hood ( just love this name) paper and poof…..boo-boo all better!!!!
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Best of Love (132987) clear, Hearts a Flutter (129252) clear
Paper: Very Vanilla (101650), Red Riding Hood (111348), Always Artichoke (105119), Regals Designer Paper (117154) for lining envelope
Ink: StazOn Black Ink (101406) Red Riding Hood Pen and Always Artichoke Pen
Cool
Tools: Paper Trimmer (126889), Aqua Painter (103954)
The
Perfect Touches – Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Snail (104332), 2 Way Glue Pen (104430), Small Heart Punch (117193)
by Susan Itell | Feb 14, 2013 | Anniversary |
The calendar tells us that today is the day for love…as it is Valentines Day – but today is a super special day for my in-laws, as today they celebrate 60 years of marriage! Wow – stop and think about that… 60 years together – is that a true testament of love or what! They have planned a special day enjoying each others company. In today's crazy times there are not many times that you hear of people being married for 60 years! Health has been against them over the past several years but the love and commitment they have is an amazing story to witness. Gram and Pap – have a special day together and congratulations…we love you!
The focal point of this cards stems from the Labels Framelits, it coordinates perfectly wit the stamp set I used – Memorable Moments and honestly without the help of the Stamp-a-ma-jig it would have been next to impossible to line up the numbers and sentiment! I fought and fought at first vowing that I would never used this tool….and now – it is my dear friend…..makes lining up thing sooooo easy!
I have had this stamp set for a while but have never used it so as I was "surfing" around for ideas I found that a fellow PAL, Margaret Moody, used it in a way that screamed out to me to be inspired for my final result! The PALS are a wonderful group of Demonstrators and I love the endless networking of ideas! If you join SU with me…you too can be a PAL – Mary Fish, our upline does an amazing job in being truly the ultimate leader!
Because this is such a special day for my in-laws I really wanted to make a special card. After cutting out my framelits I thought…..I rarely use the piercing tool…..so out it came and I pierced all around the outside frame and personally – I think it makes the card!
I used the leaves from the new Framelits, Secret Garden, to give a balance of softness to the sides! One great tip – use the 2 way glue pen to place the leaves….it makes it super easy! I thought the card still needed something so I punched out little flowers from the Boho Blossoms Punch and popped a pearl in the middle…..too cute! Of course, a pearl had to go right in the middle!
Enjoy this special day and Happy Valentines Day to all! Try to not only have this day be a special day of love, but each and everyday filled with love, joy, health and happiness! Until tomorrow…..
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Memorable Moments (126682) clear, (126680) wood
Paper: Whisper White (100730),Basic Grey (121044), Melon Mambo (115320), Wild Wasabi (108641), Neutral Designer Paper (117157)
Ink: StazOn Black Ink (101406), Melon Mambo (126948)
Cool
Tools: Paper Trimmer (126889), Big Shot (113439), Secret Garden Framelits (125598), Labels Collections Framelits (125598), Boho Blossom Punch (119858), Paper Piercing Tool (126189)
The
Perfect Touches – Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Snail (104332), 2 Way Glue Pen (104430), Pearl Basic Jewels (119247),
by Susan Itell | Feb 13, 2013 | Birthday, Sale-A-Bration, Thank You, Thinking of you |
It "simply" doesn't get
any "simpler" than this!
( Now that's a tongue twister!!!!)
As promised…all from the sale-a-bration party that it going on until March 22nd and this is a perfect choice to pick as a FREE gift to you! You can make 8….that's right 8 adorable, practical and easy-peasy cards! The cards already are pre-printed with a simple "hello" and there are some that just have the patterned design! Within minutes, you can complete a complete set of cards!
It comes as a complete kit that you can make your cards without and additional supplies, but I am also showing you ways that you can use some other stamps/supplies to change up the look! These make adorable card….just because! I have found myself going to these little gems to write a quick note and I love that both the card….and the envelope have a shape to them!!!
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Happy Hello Simply Sent® Card Kit – #130149
• 8 printed, die-cut cards (4 printed with “Hello” greeting; 4 blank)
• 8 printed custom die-cut envelopes (Daffodil Delight pattern on flap)
• 24 Daffodil Delight cardstock sticker flowers
• 8 Basic Gray cardstock sticker strips
• 8 pieces precut Basic Gray Baker’s Twine—exclusive to this kit! (ea. 18")
• 8 adhesive-backed rhinestones
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Happy Hello Simply Sent® Card Kit – #130149, Patterned Occasions ( Sale-A-Bration) #129624 clear, #129621 wood
Paper: Basic Grey (121044), Baja Breeze (111352)
Ink: Baja Breeze(126960), Basic Black(126980)
Cool
Tools: Paper Trimmer (126889)
The
Perfect Touches – Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Snail (104332)
by Susan Itell | Feb 12, 2013 | Masculine, Thinking of you |
As promised, I said that all of my posts this week with the exception of Thursday would all feature a "freebie" from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog! Stampin' Up is in full swing with this super party and not only is it a great time to earn free product, it truly is a no brainer to become a Stampin' Up Demonstrator as you can pick $156.50 worth of ANY product you want for $99.00! It is as simple as that! No strings attached….you can join today…stop tomorrow! Stampin; Up truly does let you run your business "Your Way"!
Today's adorable card was inspired by super talented SU Demonstrator, Brandi Cox. I was "surfing around" and saw this and thought – this would be a perfect card to make and send to my Dad as he is a coffee junkie!!! At first glance it looks a bit difficult but always remember, if I can do it…anyone can do it – remember…I am the challenged stamper! I watched how she did it and then changed it up a bit!
Naturally the Patterned Occasion Stamp Set from SAB was the perfect stamp for this fun coffee card! We all know how much I love Crumb Cake so that was a no brainer and I just went to my designer series paper to see what hit me and BAM – the Comfort Cafe Paper screamed CUT ME!!! The rest is history as I took SU's advice on what colors coordinate with the Comfort Cafe!
Using the Early Espresso…..as it is my favorite brown, I ran it through Mr. Big Shot with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder ~ love the depth it gives!!! One tip……adhesives are hard to use to get a "good stick" after you use an embossing folder, but I have found the best is to use the multipurpose glue, not only is it a great value ($3.95) but it is super strong!!!
I will say – I did use a ton of my Stampin vitamins….( no not M&M's)…..Stampin' Dimensionals! I really wanted this card to stick out! Just love those sticky pop-able gems! Then what can I say…the liner on the envelope did make this one special card!
Please feel free to email me if you would like me to send you more tricks and dimensions in how to make this card! My next venture is going to be doing videos ( no idea when) but this card truly was so much fun to make that I had it down within 10 minutes…..I just love things that look challenging and come to find out that they aren't! If I can do it YOU can do it…..I would love to help you find your inner paper crafter!!!! Until tomorrow….
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Patterned Occasions – Sale-A-Bration!!! clear – 129624, wood – 129621
Paper: Very Vanilla(101650), Cajun Craze (11984), Crumb Cake (120953), Midnight Muse (126843), Early Espresso(119686), Comfort Cafe Designer Paper(126898)
Ink: Early Espresso(126974)
Cool
Tools: Paper Trimmer (126889), Mr Big Shot (113439), Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976), Owl Builder Punch (118074)
The
Perfect Touches – Stampin Dimensionals (104430),Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
by Susan Itell | Feb 11, 2013 | Thank You, Thinking of you |
Now this is my kinda' card…
clean + simple =
one great card!
I love everything about it…it is super fast and can be used for a variety of different occasions with just a quick change of the sentiment! I am ready to be over with winter and this morning when I sat down to create some entries for the week – I said…I want FUN colors…a FUN and duplicate layout that is classic and I think I hit it "right on"!
This adorable and very versatile flower is from the "Blooming Marvelous" Stamp set that is only available to you for FREE during Sale-A-Bration! This week ( with the exception on Thursday) I will be doing all of my posts with using Sale-A-Bration items…cause' you've got to get them while they are here and that is only until March 22nd!
Blooming Marvelous Stamp Set
Because this card is super easy and straight forward, I thought I would share with you a couple of tips that I did! Usually when ever I make cards, I make 6 of them at once! Why?…1st cause' I usually like what I have created and also I do sell them (please feel free to contact me personally if you are interested in seeing my "stash" and purchasing for that time you just need something special)! When I went to stamp my flowers for this card I put a teeny tiny piece of adhesive on the back of each piece and put them on a piece of copy paper….why? It allows my to "stamp off" the page…it allows me to keep my card stock from sliding and I am going to mount it on another piece of card stock so having the dab of adhesive to this is no biggie!
I had to add a little touch of ribbon and I just love this stitched satin ribbon! As always…POP goes my card and a yummy liner – straight from the Print Poetry Designer paper, a MUST HAVE in the Spring catalog!!!!Bam-Bam-Bam…DONE!
Please feel free to contact me if you would like to do a one-on-one session together! I know that sometimes it is hard to get together on dates that are set for classes and sometimes you like to get together and be able to feel free to ask…explore and take is all in with the fun of paper-crafting…the ideas are endless…the rewards of your accomplishments are the best feeling in the world! Here's to a creative week!
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Boomin' Marvelous – Sale-A-Bration!!!
Paper: Whiper White(100730), Garden Green (102584), (Liner) – Print Poetry (129312)
Ink: Garden Green (126973), Not Quite Navy (126970), More Mustard (126964)
Cool
Tools: Paper Trimmer (126889) and…if you do not have this – YOU NEED IT!!!
The
Perfect Touches – Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Gumball Green Satin Ribbon (126848),
