by Susan Itell | Feb 24, 2017 | Just Because..., Sale-A-Bration |
I say HIP…HIP HOORAY for many reasons!
Today John and I are probably on a plane going to see Will for his 30th Birthday….my oldest is turning 30 and the family is going to celebrate. Hannah’s flight get in about 30 minutes after us (which we are thankful for as it is GREAT to have a “young one that is tech savvy” to help her dear parents figure out driving in the city!)
Next….I think that this is a fabulous stamp set….I know that I blogged about it before and I am sure that you have seen many posts using it …WHY DO I LOVE IT???…..the font – it is classic and just so fun with the watercolor splash behind it – brilliant move Stampin’ Up! as it is a sentiment that can be used for many cards we make!
Lastly, I love that I am using the Whisper White Note-cards! True, you could easily adapt this to a regular A-2 card but I just think that these are the BEST bang for your buck! 20 Cards and 20 Envelopes for just $6.00 – YEP, works for me! 🙂
I just love blues and yellows together, how about you? I think that we all have our “go to favorites” and I just seem to like this color combination. So Saffron is BY FAR my favorite yellow that we have as it is a color that works with Bright and Bold colors but then you can pair it with something completely different and it is super soothing.
I just have to share with you the measurements as I think that this is one of those cards that you are going to want to case! It is super simple yet it has an impact that gravitates you to making it!
Naturally you can change up the colors etc…and I will say – this is one for the masses as what a sweet card to keep on hand, “just in case”
- The white piece that I stamped the sentiment on is 3 5/8″ X 2 1/2″ stamping in Pacific Point
- The So Saffron Mat it s “smidge” larger, 3 3/4″ X 2 5/8″
- The fun Polka Dot is 1″ wide and then matted in So Saffron that is 1 1/4″
- I “lifted up” the sentiment part to make is POP!!!
Here is the picture for the future…..PIN away but please do not forget that this stamp set, along with all of the other SAB Items are only available with an order of $50.00 and just through March 31st!
I have to tell you, as a Demonstrator I get equally as giddy as you all do with this time of the year! The home office always does a fantastic job of picking “keepers” to get us through the long winter months!
Enjoy your day today! WOW – the East Coast is have some AMAZING weather and YEP, I’ll take it. I admit, it was like an act of God to try to leave for 2 days with my 4 legged friends….
Our AMAZING dog…horse….pig…donkey and oh yes – house sitter moved away and I miss her so…actually for many reasons – a super young lady! We have called in the troops and have our bases covered – there are people that are great with dogs….but know nothing about horses and vice-versa but we have all of the bases covered and are ready to have FUN with the peeps!
I will see you tomorrow – I am a girl scout and I am prepared for you all over the weekend! We will be “mixing up” a storm!
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by Susan Itell | Feb 22, 2017 | Fun & Cute!, Just Because..., Uncategorized |
I am doing the Wednesday “Hump Day Dance” as this is a card right up my alley! Let’s say S I M P L E all at the same time and then you will see that the 2 things that I always say to you that are true…..
- Use the basics ~ trimmer, big shot, stitched framelits, layering framelits etc…
- Keep it simple – use “shapes” to make a super quick and clean and simple card! I call a card like this a “formula” – a way to use it over and over and the best thing, you will never get tired of it and you will always be able to change it up with different papers and stamps!
To start a great card comes a great stamp set (sounds basic and safe….right???)…and below you will see that I have you covered with this one! (remember, go with the sentiment stamp sets) – you will always smile as you ALWAYS can add accents to make it fun!
Look below to see the points I made – the basics! The framelits are the best but let’s chat about the Bakers Twine! It is the perfect addition to this card. I did run the twine through the bees wax tip (that I have given you before)….and yep – it gives it the “attitude” it needs! It always makes a perfect bow….every time!
Because I used the largest stitched circle and therefore I could not “mat” it with one larger, I just took (2) regular circle and had them “peek” out – just enough to add a touch of color and a natural POP of color happen!
I know sometimes I get asked, “How do you add that Bakers Twine to the back and do the loops”? – Easy answer – just put an adhesive (I like using Fast Fuse) and then JUST DO IT and do not over think it – it is when you start to overthink it for perfection….that it becoame stressful (sound familiar to anyone?????)
For the bow, I just took 3 strands of twine and tied a super basic bow and placed a glue dot…and PRESTO – pushed it on and into place!
I ask you….would YOU love to receive this? I know that after a long day or heck any day…..if I opened my mailbox and saw a classic card with such a great sentiment on it….I would beam! Sometimes we forget how incredibly special it is to just take the time and write to someone.
This would be one of those cards that I would make up in the masses and also use that DSP that I know that you are hoarding….You can accomplish 3 things in a jif!
- YOU will be happy because not only did you have some “me time” but YOU have “created” and when we use that inner creativity that we all have, it feels good!
- YOU will make someones day….a sentiment like this goes a LONG way with so many messages that we would want to convey.
- YOU are using up all of that paper that I know you have that you just sit and admire. I really do not like this example as I think the 1st two are much more powerful but this one it true….we buy things and then we do not use them….so here you go – I GIVE YOU PERMISSION TO USE IT UP!!!! (trust me, you will feel good) and this layout will lend itself to ANY paper we have!
I hope that you are able to “enjoy the little things” today because it IS the little things that grow to be the BIG things that make a difference. I cannot think of one person that would not enjoy and be honored to receive this card….that’s why I say it is a keeper! 🙂
I just love a card like this and I hope that I have inspired you to see that keeping it to the basics just simply works. It is as easy as that! I would love to hear how you like today’s card!
I will not see you until Friday – I will miss you tomorrow but as I like to say “Life is Life” and I need to be where I need to be! Have a fabulous day and go and make a difference to someone! Keep it SIMPLE! (I just love that motto)
Remember, you can click here and see the NEW SALE-A BRATION offerings….you guys are lovin’ that sparkle paper…and I GET IT….it’s a beauty! With every $50.00 you spend, you can pick a FREEBIE….and if you spend $75 with me….you can get that FREEBIE plus I will send you a brand spankin’ new VersaMark Pad…..we can always use this super product!
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by Susan Itell | Feb 21, 2017 | Sale-A-Bration |
Well…it is here! Tuesday, February 21st – YIPPEE….the day that you can get your PAWS on the 3 new Sale-a-bration Items! I know that you have seen them all around the internet but it is finally here – YOU can get them with every $50.00 order!
I ask you….do you have a favorite? I do – can you guess what is mine? I personally am so happy that there is another round for all of us to snatch up!
I placed an order already……and guess what??? I am smiling because I have some freebies that make me smile!
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by Susan Itell | Feb 20, 2017 | Thinking of you |
Good Morning and before we get to today’s fun I want to say a very heartfelt thanks for all of the comments and emails on our dear Charlies’s passing! We are doing well and the other dogs are good but I do think and worry about JakK, his brother! I am tellin’ you all UP FRONT…..I really do not think that I can take anymore animals sadness as darn, they DO touch your life! Again, thank you.
With that said – I probably have a ca-zillion emails to go through and I will do my best to pluck away at them but let’s get to today’s card…as it is a ZOOM card and yep, it uses DSP and I know you have it….probably LOTS of it!
This simple card centers around the stamp set, Sending Thoughts! Remember what I have shared with you before and they are wise words from my wonderful upline and friend, Mary Fish…..when in doubt – GO FOR THE SENTIMENT stamp set….and YEP, this is a great example
This is a simple and go-to Vertical card and you really do not need me….so I will let the picture do the work! Remember, the BASICS are the keys to clean and simple cards! I love this style of card-making as face it, we are all super busy and to me…this card works!
The below picture will show you how the basic framelits make this work! I thought that it was fun to mix the stitched and the regular ovals in one card! Having the sentiment POP up was also a dimension that give a quick and simple PUNCH!
Now let’s chat about the white dots….face it, I adore them! I know that we do not still sell the white get pen BUT…..you can still get it on Amazon and also most craft stores. I would not, could not be without it! A simple touch does the trick – EVERY TIME!
Here is your picture to pin….and I hope that you do pin it and CASE it – how can something so simple be so beautiful!
Thanks again for all of the well wishes – I hope that you can find some “me time” to get inky and create…I admit, I have missed popping up to my work area the past 2 days!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Feb 17, 2017 | Uncategorized |
Good Morning…..you all know how much I love and adore my animals but I am so sad to say that my dear Charlie went to heaven on Wednesday morning. This is a TOTAL SHOCK to John and I and I must say – it has rocked my world.
Charlie and his brother, Jack became an Itell 14 years ago when Hannah and I brought them home from a horse show while we were in Florida. We simply could not decide which one to pick so we took them both home.
All of our dogs are rescues…..I call them mis-fits that needed some love and trust me, our dogs, horses, the dumb donkey and the precious pig Daisy get lots of love. Charlie’s “elevator” never reached the top floor…I think that’s what always made him so special.
I pulled it together to make a card to show that my heart is broken but I know that it is ok – this is the thing that makes it soooo damn hard with animals….they leave us too soon. I truly believe that they come into our lives – touch our heart strings, leave an impression….but darn, it is so hard.
Charlie was one that you would never, ever think that something would happen…..he was a very scrappy guy – a mind of his own and on Wednesday he was quite…..he didn’t eat his dinner and I said to John – let’s let Charlie snuggle with us tonight as I think he is sad…..when we woke up, he didn’t. I have never had this happen but if there is a way to go, it was like this.
Trust me, I have shed many tears of the past 36 hours….and you can see by yesterdays card…I had it all mixed up! Things happen in each of our lives that we are not prepared for….but there always seems to be an inner strength to help us go forward…..
I just had to share….Charlie was a good boy and is missed……
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