by Susan Itell | Feb 3, 2015 | Birthday, Valentines |
I realize that Valentines day is right around the corner, but just in case you have this stamp set – I thought that you would enjoy this super cute card…and if you do not, no worries, look at the concept of this card and adapt it to a stamp set that you want to work with!
This is what I call a "formula card" and one that you want to keep in your layouts for the future – WHY??? 1st why not? and 2nd…you will be able to adapt it with so many cards and themes…just change up the color, paper, ribbon etc!
This is a regular A-2 Card and then I cut a smaller piece, just 1/4" smaller and then ran it through the big shot with the new Happy Heart Embossing Folder (this is a great new addition)
Because I was using the Blendabilities I used the Memento Ink to stamp the image and then POPPED it out using the Banners Framelits (! used the 2nd to the largest). After having a ton of fun coloring, I adhered it to a scrap of Marina Mist and then cut it just a bit larger.
I did not use the largest Banner Framelit as it was just too big…so there are times that we just need to adapt to what works!
To me the super fun part of this card is the pom-pom trim! I have had several people email me and ask me what can you do with that? I just love a good challenge, this was super easy as I used Bakers Twine and made the 1st part if tying a bow…laid a piece of the fun trim and then finished my bow.
Today I used three pieces of bakers twine to make the bow, I think adding more really makes the bow pretty and festive!
The only thing left is the envelope. I thought that this print paper from the Sale-a-Bration collection, Best Year Ever was perfect to keep the theme of the card. I have neglected the Envelope Liner Framelit so out it came and with the help of the Big Shot – instant beautiful envelope!
I thought this was a fun and fresh card. The little fish are so darn cute and the sentiment is perfect for the teachers out there!
Remember what today is….the Tuesday Weekly Deals – please click here to see the goodies this week. Remember these are only good for a week so if you like to save money, here is your chance to save an instant 25%.
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about the post today….have a great day and until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Feb 2, 2015 | Birthday, Embossing Folders, Things you just have to buy! |
"I'm singing that song"…."I'm so happy…happy…happy" but this card was from one of my dear friends 50th Birthday! I just LOVE these sentiments and as I blogged yesterday….these are the "keepers of all keepers" and I highly recommend you purchase this as a bundle! It is called Crazy About You and I am crazy about it!
Remember, when you purchase things as a bundle, you will save an instant 15%. This stamp set is an array of fabulous sentiments that will surely fit many cards that you make but to me – I just adore these simple words…
Todays card is another 5" square card and I used the "happy" that was left over from my Thank You card yesterday….but do you see what I did? I embossed the lower part of the white with the Zig Zag Embossing folder (Remember its on sale just through tonight) This gives is a fun textured effect for the "happy" to sit on!
Another great and new addition and it also is a bundle called Celebrate Today….it is another keeper as this just makes you "happy" when you see it!
After cutting the balloon out I stamped it with the same color, Rose Red with the polka dot stamp. You know that I adore polka dots….so I just could not resist! I inked up with blushing bride and carefully stamped to creat a fun pattern.
I made a couple of "boo-boo's" but no worries – a quick heart from the itty bitty accents punch covered anything that I did not want seen…..
I love the fact the the balloon framelit has that great end to it – the perfect place to tie a piece of bakers twine…I have been in a "kick" with Bakers Twine…it truly is the best bang for your buck!
Isn't this just fun! I was tickled with this card and I think that I am going to make up more (like I blogged about yesterday in doing it in steps)…therefore I will have a great "stash" ready to go!
I probably should have used the same embossing folder for the back flap but again, I love my dots and this too is on sale – just through tonight! Click here to see the weekly deals…..
You know that the moral of this bundle stories is….you should click here and build your own starter kit….why? – you can get $125.00 worth of ANY product and only pay $99.00 – it ships for free and you can be done…or place an order and get a 1 time 30% discount….please feel free to email me and we can talk!
You can be like me…a "Silent Demonstrator" as I did not tell a soul except John and Mary (of course)…I say why not ?- there truly is nothing to loose and the best part is – you will save money!
Let's have a great week…..until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Jan 27, 2015 | Birthday, Super Easy |
Woot-woot….I am doing the happy dance as I am so happy to be doing a post for you that I certainly hope that you case away! When I showed John this card…he smiled and said, "I can tell that's a Susan card" It feels so great to create and I hope that this little worm puts a smile on your face!
This adorable stamp is from the "Hostess Stamp Set" that is in the Occasions Catalog and I am just "head over heels" in love with it! It is called Time to Celebrate and the images and sentiments are just wonderful.
Don't forget….you can have a "cyber event" and I will get you a hostess code and then you can email and call family and friends from all over and have a cyber party – each persons order will be shipped directly to them!
That is a woot-woot and the best things is – you can not only earn FREEBIES from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog as well as be able to have hostess $$$ to get whatever your heart desires….(but I would definitely swoop this one up…..it is just $11.00!
I used this adorable card for a Card Swap that the theme is Birthday and I just couldn't resist this little, adorable worm. I used the sentiment from the "must have" And Many More Sentiment stamp set. I know that I have blogged this before by it is definitely worth repeating…
If you are on the fence with a stamp set…BUY THE SENTIMENTS!
WHY?…this card is a great example. We all have lots of stamp set already, but sometimes the sentiments that go with them are not exactly what you want or perhaps you want to just "switch it up"...you can always easily mask off the sentiment and use something else! This set is just wonderful and I use it a bunch!
Let's get going to this fun card! This is one of those that cn easily be mass produced. I did use the Blendabilities as I just adore how easy they are to use. Once you a"feel" the ease of using them…it's hard to go back to the markers but the markers would work just perfect as well!
- The card size is my go-to Whisper White Notecards and envelopes! I had someone point this out to me and they are sooooo right, these are a heavier card stock than our regular card stock. I do love them and I hope that you try them…(they are like potato chips…they are addictive!)
- The Strawberry Slush is 1/4 smaller and then the Deco Labels Framelits made their appearance and then I used the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder for quick texture!
- Stamping our little friend and sentiment with the Memento Ink was a quick 1-2 and then a quick coloring was all needed!
- Stampin' Dimensionals gave the Strawberry Slush piece a focal lift and then the little accents of flowers was the simple yet finishing touch.
- Envelope time….double whammy – I stamped the front with our friend and then used a fun piece from the Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack…so darn fun and fresh!
Well…that's it my friends! I am excited to see the Birthday cards I get back from the "Sip & Swap" and you bet that I will have "Show and Tell" with you! Thanks for the fun comments yesterday and it looks like we are going to have our own fun time this week during Leadership!
You know what today is….the unveiling of the weekly deals! Please click here to see what is available this week. What is your favorite!?!?
NEWS FLASH: I jusy woke up and saw the offerings….I say READY….START….SHOP!!!! Woot-woot – Embossing Folders to the Max, plus the cute little boutique tool. Remember, I follow Jeanie's advice….when in doubt – pull out an embossing folder – it creates an instant wow!
Time to be honest… I think HANDS DOWN the most important tool to have is the Big Shot…this is the Cadillac of all and it is something that we use OVER and OVER…the cute little Boutique Machine is PERFECT for just doing embossing folders…but just remember – it is just for Embossing Folders, the Big Shot does it all – (I get asked this a bunch so hope this makes sense)
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or perhaps you want a hostess code to have fun with your family and friends! Thanks for hanging in there with me…you all are the best and it feels great to create!
Stampin' hugs….unti tomorrow….
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by Susan Itell | Dec 15, 2014 | Birthday, New Product |
Now this card hopefully makes you laugh!
Stampin' Up! had a preview movie at theatres all over the country to allow SUD see on the "Big Screen" the unveiling of the new catalog and you bet when this stamp set was on the screen…I burst out laughing as knew that it would be on my first order!
From the Herd is a fun and whimsical stamp set that also has fabulous sentiments to make cards fro just about any occasion! I know that this will get used often from my home! I have a dear friend that is celebrating her birthday this week and this is PERFECT for her!
Below is the sketch that I found on clean and simple stamping website and thought it would be a great one for you to play with. I was going to use a simple flower as shown but then "the herd" was making "all kind of sounds" to use them!
The blendabilities were my friend and I just went to town! I adore the fact that this stamp set has so many sentiments in it – it truly covers all bases…from birthdays, to feeling better, to belated birthday's, just for you – you can see that it is a fun one!
The new catalog is available starting January 6th – (that will be here before you know it) I think that you are going to agree with me that it is filled with fun, fresh and unique stamp sets and the new paper = can you say WOWZERS! (I will be doing a paper and ribbon share….stay tuned!)
Here are some more teasers for you….enjoy and I hope that if you have the time….go relieve some stress and find your way to your craft area and make a card with this clean sketch.
The paper I used today is not new…it is from the Flowerpot DSP. The reason I love this paper is it is filled with "small prints" and the colors are very unique. I have showcased this with my Stamp of the Month kit this month and it worked out super!
Enjoy your Monday and remember that today will be the last day for you to take advantage of the Weekly Specials that Stampin' Up! offered this week…they are the best in doing this for use each week! (My pick, the envelope liner framelits) – you know I adore fun envelopes to make you feel special.
Please feel free to leave a comment or shoot me an email – enjoy the day and let's have a great week!
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by Susan Itell | Nov 21, 2014 | 3-D Projects, Birthday |
I just love making 3 – D projects and I love to share them with you to inspire YOU to make them as well! I was sooooooo darn intimidated by making 3-D projects as I thought that were totally "over my head" but once I "got the bug" – I loved it!
If you are not one that makes 3-D's – this is a super one to start with. It is very straight forward and I actually blogged about it on September 29, 2013 and you can click here to see that post and the instructions on how to make it are right there!
Today's is much simpler as I just made the box…and then cutting the "pattern" of the DSP from the Confetti Celebration DSP….I simply made a quick "belly band" before adhering this focal sentiment!
With all of the super fun stamps and super beautiful paper we have, you can clearly see that this project can be made all year around – remeber this post! (I love to pop them on someones desk….in their mailbox, whatever as a "I'm thinking of you")
Please feel free to email me with any questions you might have. I think that the directions on the post are very clear, but it is always my goal for you to feel confident and understand how to do make cards/projects that I post about!
The stamp set I used was Sketched Birthday and this project is for a friend that celebrates a Birthday in the middle of December! The group of "Iquana's" get together for a lunch and I thought that these would be great table favors!
You can see in the below picture that I already "stamped" many different colors while I had the stamp out….I just need to make the boxes in other colors!
Sometimes when you are working on a project but short of time….this is a great example of getting parts completed….and then after Thanksgiving, I have plenty of time to make my boxes for Kathleen's Birthday!
I hope that this inspires you to "give it a try" and this would be a GREAT project for your Thanksgiving Table…..you could "double it up" with some yummy Ghiradelli Chocolates as well as a placecard…..I just LOVE multi tasking!
I hope that this post has put a HUGE smile on your face and you will run out and get some chocolates (great sales right now) and just have fun!
We are now on the COUNTDOWN to Thanksgiving! I just ADORE Thanksgiving and I can hardly wait to have my dear Dad, my brother and (2) of the peeps…Hannah is still away (she is in Brazil now) along with a super sweet friend that is all alone for the holiday….
Here's to a GREAT and FUN weekend ahead, please feel free to email me and ask….ask….ask if you have any questions about making this great project I shared with you today. This is a fun project and I want you to have fun making it!
A week from today is the famous retail day of "BLACK FRIDAY"….it is one crazy day of shopping frenzy but Stampin' Up! will have you covered to sit at home in warmth and shop away with SPECIALS that will start on Monday and last until December 2nd (or while supplies last)…You know what is coming… a huge WOOT-WOOT!!!
I will share more details with you tomorrow…I am excited and I know that you will be excited too!
Tomorrows post will be a fun, interactive one and instead of a Simple Saturday, we are going to have a "Silly Saturday" for you tomorrow….please POP back – I need your feedback….it will help me to get ready for Turkey Day!
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by Susan Itell | Nov 3, 2014 | Birthday, Blog Candy, Make it MINE Monday |
Well my friends…you all are the best and I hope that if you have not had the time…please grab a cup of coffee and re-read all of the comments over the past 3 days! John has been my "helper" with the tallies of the different votes and at the end of last night he looked at me and said….
"Wow, do you realize how special this is that so many people take their time to leave a comment, share their opinions and inspire each other with endless ideas"
You know what? He is right! This is why I adore Stampin' Up! and he hit the nail on the head! We all love what we do with paper crafting and we all have great ideas and inspirations for all! Thank you for your comments, your ideas & insights and your inspirations you give to me!
Drum roll…..Drum roll…..
The winner is….# 49 
ATE – woot-woot to you and I hope that you enjoy the "candy" – please email me your address and I will put your 12 cards and adorable envelopes in the mail to you!
The results were…(and I found this very interesting)…PLEASE pop back on Wednesday as I am going to share with you comments, tips and feedback from these past 3 days of fun questions!
Photopolymer – 49
Clear – 17
Wood – 17
Now to today's post….Make it Mine Monday! I have some real die-hards that adore stamping on Mondays and trying a challenge I throw their way! Here is my take…..remember, you can switch up the shape, change the direction of the card….simply so whatever but here is the sketch for you to go from!
I hope that you can "carve out some time" today and try this sketch and have fun! If you wish to share with me your "picasso", please do so – I always adore seeing what you make as there is soooo much talent and it is super fun to see what you are up to!
This is just too darn tootin' simple and you do not need me but I was determined to use a stamp set that I have not showcased for a while! Today's stamp sets are Mosaic Madness and And Many More!
I needed a Birthday Card for someone that adores purple and I thought that this would be fun…but of course …the stamp-a-ma-jig was a HUGE help for perfect placement and then the "pearls" – well, what more should I say but……after all, they are a girls best friend!
I made the mailman smile with a stamp on the front, so easy and WHY NOT? Your stamps are already inked up!
I lined the outer part of the envelope with the Moonlight DSP and the funny thing is that this is not supposed to be the same color, but it works! Lesson learned….even if the colors are not exact…see if they work and go for it!
I simply cannot thank you all enough for all of the feedback and inspiration over the past 3 days! I really found all of the answers to the questions very interesting and as I said above…..please pop back on Wednesday as I am going to have a fun post (hmmmmm……maybe more candy) about thoughts and comments I have for you!
Here we go for a GREAT WEEK…..I have some "keepers" for you this week…I know that you are going to like them!
On a personal note, please keep Hannah in your thoughts….can you believe that it has been 5 weeks since she has been in Africa and today she is leaving for Brazil….and also, my "peep" James (big peep = 6'5") is starting a new job today,
Until tomorrow!
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