by Susan Itell | Oct 29, 2013 | Birthday |
Do you remember yesterday"s post? Well…just in case you did not have the chance to pop by…here is the link but as I said…sometimes you want to give a little something for a gift but here is the card for my friend!
We are going to meet today for a coffee and I know that there will be a smile to her for this post but also she will love her gift of the 3 X 3 cards and envelopes that I made!!!
Before I go any further….a big WOOT-WOOT to the lucky winner of the adhesive bundle!!! Not only did Margaret have 1 but 2 but 3….she had 5 chances to win this bundle and I am sooooo happy that YOU took advantage of the 25% off but I am even more excited that YOU will get from me:
I say a huge WOOT-WOOT as we always need adhesives! Thank you!!!
Let's get to today's card! Clean classic and truly a card that I had no clue where I was going with it but I let creativity go and I love it!
Simple, clean, crisp and super easy…a true winner!
The Stamp Set I chose was the Four You Stamp Set and it is one that should be on your "A list" of stamps! Love the font of the sentiment!
Check out the others….all keepers! When you see a set like this…just hit the "Shop Now" button and order it….trust me – you will not regret it!
By now you know me…I pick my card from the liner of the card! I have not used this paper a bunch lately and I know that this colors are Ellen's favorite – fun and spunky…just like her! It is from the I Am Me Designer Series Paper and it is just super clean and fresh!
Adoring lots of "white" spaces on my cards, I thought I would let the bold and fun colors do their magic! I know that I have said endless times before – when you have the right tools….everything comes together!
I could not be without my Stampin Trimmer and also the Big Shot! These 2 tools made my card come to life in a SNAP!!!!
The fun and modern flowers came from the Blossom Part Orginals Die and it is a keeper! So fun….so fresh and modern – it is one that is a great "fill in" when you need a bit of bling!
I have a simple ? for you….would you go to all of this trouble in making this card to have your sentiment not straight? This is why the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig needs to be your best friend!!!
PLEASE…if you do not know how to use this tool, please email me and I will happily call you and work you through it! I had the same problem and now I am passionate in helping others feel comfortable!
There rest is super straight forward! The MUST HAVE envelope liner framelits are the best thing that has come down the pike! I still am super proud that I lined envelopes "Susan's Way" before it came out but I will say – this is not only a life saver…but a time saver and that is key!
Please pop back tomorrow as I will be showcasing another Holiday Card for you! Can someone please stop that calendar….???? Well…it is what it is and we just have to accept it and what ever we can accomplish…we do!!!
Thank you for your support and Margaret….have fun making cards as the adhesives that you won will be making you smile!!!
Have a fabulous day and until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Oct 28, 2013 | 3-D Projects, Birthday, Super Easy |
We all know that when it come to Birthday's most of us really do not need a thing…I would wager to say that many of you are like me…spending time with family and friends is the best gift one can give…but I also know that there are times that you want to give someone a little something…
Well how about this "little practical something" Not only will you get a "feel good" by making a gift from your hands and heart…but knowing that it is a practical and useful gift! We all can use some cute enclosure 3 X 3 cards and with lining the envelope, this makes it extra special!
Today is the last day for you to take advantage of the 25% off of 25 Stampin' Up! Stamp Sets and today I am showcasng another 2 sets for you!
Don't forget when you order from me any of these stamp sets, you will have the opportunity to win a bundle of adhesives from me as my thanks to you! If Stampin Up! is celebrating and spoiling us…I am going to do the same to you!!!
I adore making 3-D containers for goodies that I make and this super cute 3 X 3 box idea came from fellow PAL, Beth Beard! Please go and check out her blog and video on making these gems – super easy to whip up and it you do not want to decorate the side…just do the front panel!
The 2 Stamp Sets that I used today were Crazy, Mixed-Up Love …
and…Label Love! Both of these stamp sets are super cute and very easy to use with lots of different cards!
Do you remember that I have posted before that sometimes I think we forget that Stampin' Up! sells 12 X 12 card stock in many of the colors…Please go to the paper section in the catalog and you will see which colors they are available in!
For this project I used the Whisper White Card Stock in the 12 X 12 paper and made cuts at 3" and from 1 sheet of paper, I can make 8 cards! Love it!
Wanting to keep this super simple, I decided that I was sticking with the color scheme of White, Yellow and Black! Can't go wrong with the basics! The Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper was the fun paper for today! Don't you just love polka dots…they make me smile…always!
When stamping in black, I do always use the Black StazOn Ink…always so clean and crisp but plese remember to clean your stamps properly, you will need to use a special StazOn Cleaner! You always want to keep your stamps clean and conditioned!
I simply did a quick and easy stamp on the front…added a couple of dots here and there and then pulling out the Big Shot and the envelope liner framelits…lining the 3 X 3 envelopes that Stampin' Up! sells…made this project a breeze!
Can't you think of many people that you know would love this! You can make it seasonal for a teachers gift…give someone Holiday Cards….the sky is the limit! I have fit 12 cards and 12 lined envelopes (2) of each 6 different designs (you could probably easily fit 15 in it!)
Using the Large Oval Punch and then the Basic Black Chevron Ribbon...the gift was finished!
Now isn't this super simple and cute! You use minimal product, one color of ink and paper, the same liner for all 12 cards…and the best thing it is soooo practical and your friends and family will love it!
Please leave me a comment and let me know how you like this simpl and clean gift! If you would rather email me, simply click here!
I thank you for popping by and please subscribe to my blog…(upper right corner) – I adore posting everyday to inspire you! You insipre ME each and everyday!
Here is to a new week! Let's make it fun and safe!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Oct 15, 2013 | Birthday |
Today is a super special day for me as it is my son James’
23rd Birthday! One thing I always say about James is…
"If there were more James’ in the world…it would be a
happier and better place”
He is kind, loving, and handy around the house…he is so patient…he
truly will be a great catch as “he’s a keeper” (I think his girlfriend Lydia
thinks so!!!) Happy special day to you James – we are very proud of you!
I know that this card is kind of silly but I know that when
he gets it today he will smile! He is one of my biggest fans and will email or
call me and say if he liked the card I posted for the day or not!
James is very good with art and always has liked to doddle
even though he does not get to use his ability much and I thought that he would
like this little goober of a guy!
This is from the Tag It Stamp Set and this is the SPECIAL that Stampin’ Up! Donates $3.00 for every purchase of this set and it goes
to the Ronald McDonald House! Isn’t that wonderful! It also coordinates with the Chalk Talk Framelits…I say a big woot-woot!
The card size is 3” X 6” and the colors I used were Night of
Navy and Soft Suede!
You can see that I stamped the goober guy in soft suede and then stamped the balloon part out in Night of Navy! Using the paper snips makes it a cinch to "fussy cut" them out quickly…
TIP ALERT: remember to always cut from the back of your scissors and turn the paper…not your hands!
One tradition that we always do in our house is make "Happy Banners"…for Birthdays…for Welcome Home etc…and it wouldn't be a Birthday if James did not have a banner for his special day!
John has always been the master-mind in making fun, fire-place sized banners and James will have his today when he gets his goodies! I knew that I wanted to do a "banner like" sentiment and I was pleased with how it came to life!
The You're My Hero Stamp Set was perfect! Using the Stamp-a-ma-jig for perfect placement was just the touch I was looking for! A simple mat with the Night of Navy and some stampin dimensionals…DONE!
Two things I want to point out…you know me well enough that I did use the matted piece of Navy and some punches to save and maximize the paper as I knew it was going to be covered….the 2nd thing is…you know I am "big" on dots….but I also adore "dashes" – I think when something is rather plain….dashes do the trick!
Lets get to the envelope…the favorite finale to my card! Making the envelope with the super, unbelievable must have Envelope Punch Board…works like a charm and then I lined it with the Regals Designer Series Paper Stack – always a winner!
Now to something that I do not usually do but I loved it and trust me…will be doing it more often! After all…I already used the Stamp-a-ma-jig witht he sentiment….so why not make the mailman smile!!!
Is that too stinkin' cute or what and it was sooo darn easy! Remember, it's the little yet simple touches that make a difference and make one remember the special time that YOU put into making it!
23 years ago today, my bundle of joy James entered into this world and it has been a joy watching you grow into such a fine young man! Here is a cute and silly picture of him just a couple of weeks ago when he came home to help make the house easy for John….this is a stool he made for John!
I am going to have a great and special day allowing myself to remember and relive the years that have gone by watching him grow!
One of my all time favorite books that I like to read just about yearly…..is called, "Mitten Strings From God"….it is not a religious based book but it is a book for every Mom to read to remember how incredibly special and blest we are to be called…Mom – a book to remember how special "simple" things are when raising children!
Happy, happy day to all of you! I thank you for popping by my blog and I hope that you can tell from my blog postings how important family is to me! Make it a special day and remember what tomorrow is…
Wednesday… – it is the Christmas count down day….10 weeks until Christmas….please pop by and see what I have up my sleeve – hopefully you'll be inspired!
Speaking of countdowns…less than a week to take the amazing opportunity to join the fun for just $25.00! Please email me and let's chat!
Until tomorrow….
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by Susan Itell | Oct 11, 2013 | Birthday, Tips and Tricks!!! |
I have a confession….and I am being very honest! A week ago was a Pal Paper Art Challenge and I was sooooooo over the top excited with my card….so much that I went to my Stampin' friend and encouraged her to play with the PALS this week…..to only…..
Find out that I used the wrong colors! I was sooooooo darn tootin' happy with myself that I was prepared 4 days in advance…only to be deflated that I did the wrong colors…..but I thought – "OK – I will use that for another post"…..so here you go and its a great card!
Remember how I have told you endless times that when you find a layout that you like…to remember it and do it again….and again…..and again – just changing the sentiments and stamps! Well…this is one of those kind of cards!
This whole card making thing is not a "rocket science" – rather it is a method and using a method is easy and duplicatable!
We all are too hard on ourselves…Just roll with what works for you!
Here you go….you'll be happy as I have some great tips and measurerments for you!
The colors used were Very Vanilla, Baked Brown Sugar (love!), Crisp Cantaloupe and Pear Pizzazz and they are all cut at 2 5/8" X 2"
Line each of these up and use Sticky Strip on the back BEFORE you run it through the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder to do the magic! This trick makes is soooo easy to keep the rectangles the same size!
Now pull off the Sticky Strip and mat it to a piece of Very Vanilla – cut at 4 1/8" X 5 3/8"
TIP ALERT! If you want – this is a PERFECT time to use this piece of Very Vanilla to cut a shape out as it is going to be covered…like the circle that you are using for the card….love saving paper when you can!
The circle is from the Circle Framelits and the Scalloped Circle Punch is the perfect backdrop!
Do cupcakes make you as happy as they do me? They make me smile…and I love this Create A Cupcake Stamp Set and Cupcake Builder Punch! Using all of the colors make it a fun and festive card!
We need to have a sentiment…..right? "Happy Birthday" does the job and it is from the Bitty Banners Stamp Set and then using the matching, Bitty Banners Framlits make this an "easy-peasy" card!
If you were to "glance" at this card….you would think that it is hard…..but break it down….it is very do-able….it is down-right easy!
I do realize that there are many tools used for this card but when you think about it…we all send so many birthday cards out….wouldn't this be a super one to make in all different color schemes!!! To me…it's a keeper!
My goal and my passion is to show you that YOU can do it….making card DOES make a diifference not only to YOU but it also makes a difference to those that recieve them!
Envelope time….this was sooo darn easy as I simply lined the outer flap of the envelope with the Baked Brown Sugar Paper from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack!
Today is a special day for John and I….our daughter is coming home from College and I say WOOT-WOOT! I cannot wait to get a BIG Hannah hug and I am super excited to see her and I have lots of fun projects to do together with her for Halloween to give to her college friends!
We are in our 5th day of the super opportunity to join for just $25.00. I have had the opportunity to talk with several people asking…is the really for real? Easy – YES it is…and this IS the best for the stamper that enjoys our product….being able to order the new goodies earlier….being able to order at a discount….
The questions I am asked are…
- Do I have to teach classes = NO
- Do I have to have a blog = NO
- Are their penalties if I decide that this is not for me = NO
You can do this for YOU – email me and I will call you to talk!
Our PALS group lead by the wonderful Mary Fish has been growing this week and it is so darn tootin' exciting to have more PALS…we are a fun group of endless energy and inspiration and I would be honored for you to be on my team!
You can simply click here….and get started….so easy….and I will promise you that I will inspire you and be by your side making sure your personal goals are met!
By now you know my style is clean and simple and I love to give you simple tips tp make card making fun and very do able! I would love to be on this journey together with you and if you decide that it is not for you…no biggie – I'm not going anywhere and I will still be there to help you, to inspire you and to hopefully make you smile!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Sep 12, 2013 | Birthday |
This is an unusual post for me for 2 reasons….
- It is a bit late…but at the same time I did not want to post it as I know Lydia follows my blog and I did not want to spoil a surprise! Lydia is my youngest son's girlfriend and she just turned 22!
- This is the 1st time I am showcasing a Stampin' Up! item that is no longer available….( and that feels really weird!!!!) but you'll understand….hang on!
My son came home for the weekend to help me with preparing our house for John to come home and very randomly he asked me…."Mom, did anything come today?" – well, sure enough something did come in his name which was strange to me as he is off on his own….
When he showed me what it was I had a huge smile on my face! His girlfriend also came up for the weekend to be a help to me and he had shipped to the house an adorable necklace that was almost the exact same "elephant" that is on this card!
The light-bulb went off immediately as I knew that this stamp ( that I still had) was the perfect stamp for her card! She is such an amazing person and always has a happy, positive and loving heart…..and I know she will totally appreciate this post!
What a smile…this is a picture of Lydia during our family vacation this summer! Lydia has a special "heart " for our animals! I am totally an animal lover and it will be interesting when John get's home from the hospital….in the house….we have 5 dogs and a precious house pig, "Daisy-Mae"
Lydia is always a help to me with the animals and always is so happy playing and keeping them entertained! Charlie is her favorite(far left)… Eddie( right) L OV E S tennis balls…and poor "jack" in the middle – is our "needy one"!
Now let's get to the card!!! A simple yet fun card layout that would produce a smile to anyones face! Again, there is nothing wrong in a great layout that can be used over and over and you will still get the same end result….a gift of art from YOUR heart!
The colors I used were Smokey Slate, Whisper White and Daffodil Delight! Clean, classic and fun! Using a classic backdrop like this is always a win=win for a card!
Adding just a little bling I used the Brights Candy Dots...for the elephants flower – these are simply the best and if you do not have them….click here and order all 4 color collections as YOU WILL USE THEM! love, LOVE them! I have YET to use them with the brads….just get the Candy Dots!
The Seaming Binding Ribbon in Daffodil Delight was the added touch that added depth and texture! This to me, is the easiest ribbon to work with….I wish Stampin' Up had it in every color…I would scoop them all up!
It would not be a post of mine without an envelope of fun for you! I made the envelope with the super new and fun and totally necessity of the Envelope Punch Board.…if you do not have it….STOP NOW and ask yourself why????? and then…..if not – click here and as Michael Jordan says…."Just do it"
The outside fun came from one of my favorites…..the Polka Dot Parade Designer Paper! They make me smile…..especially in daffodil delight! How about the fun on the front! Too many smiles for Lydia!
I hope that you have enjoyed this card and you join me in wishing Lydia a happy 22nd birthday! Our wish for you is for many more healthy and happy returns….you are a special person and I personally admire your dedication you have! So….sooo proud of you!
PRODUCT ALERT!!! Remember today is the magical day that you can order the Magnetic Platform!….now this is a big WOOT-WOOT as it has been on back order for a long time! I realize that is has been very frustrating to many of you but think of it this way….the reason was because it is so amazing!!!
What a true life saver this gem is! Your framelits stay in place…not more post it notes…no more wiggles in the paper – you will be amazed at what a time saver it is!
Thanks for popping in and until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Aug 28, 2013 | Birthday, Super Easy |
I hope you are lucky enough to have an "Aunt Jean"! She is a one-of-a-kind person and definitely someone that I look up to, adore and totally admire!!! Today is her 86th birthday and if you were to see her and try to keep up with her, you would think she is 60!
Her wonderful husband, Uncle Ernie, passed away probably 7 years ago and she picked up the inner "spunk" she has and has continued to enjoy life and embraces everything that comes her way!
I feel super lucky that my 23 year old son lives in her town and tonight, he is taking his Great Aunt Jean out for dinner! Too darn sweet but the best thing is….they will have a blast together as she is so interesting, "with it", has a smart phone….uses a computer…nothing stops her from learning!
Here is the sweet card I made for her! Anyone would love to receive this card….appropriate for any age – it is just one of those cards that it a simple "keeper"
The card size is from the Note Cards and Envelopes! This is such a sweet size and the perfect size to let someone know you are thinking of them! Remember, there are 20 cards and 20 envelopes for just $5.95 – that is less than 30 cents a piece for both!
The Cupcake Punch is the star of the card! Just let your imagination go with the color scheme you want to do! This is from the Subtles Designer Series Paper and I wanted to focus on the Pear Pizzazz color and the Chocolate Chip!
To create the "sprinkles" on the cupcake I simply used the Uni-Ball Signo Gel Pen…a bargain at $3.95 and the sweet little flower came from the Owl Punch (I use this little sweet heart all the time!!!)
Isn't this sentiment cute!?!? It came from the Best of Birthdays Stamp Set….remember,these are a limited edition in honor of Stampin' Ups! 25th anniversary…this is a keeper!!! I simply used the marker on the paint brush end to color just the sentiment part and then used old faithful, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig to get my placement perfect!
Before adhering the Pear Pizzazz layer on the Chocolate Chip, I took a piece of the White 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon and did a quick "Susan knot" to add some bling! Out of all of our ribbons, this one would be the easiest one to make a bow with…it is a dream to work with and I wish it can out in all colors!!!
After lining the outside of the envelope with the designer series paper, I felt the mailman needed to smile so I stamped the "celebrate" across the bottom of the envelope! So easy…..just make a faint pencil line in the middle…..Stamp-A-Ma-Jig…..stamp….DONE!!!
Who's your cupcake? To me, cupcakes are like balloons and polka dots…they make me smile! I remember when I was a little girl I loved when my Mom made cupcakes…WOW – what a treat that was and now…Cupcakes are the rage!!!
It doesn't get any simpler than this and it doesn't get any cuter either! Pull out your supplies and whip some of these gems up….just in case you need a quick card! It is a great way to use up scraps as well!
If you do not have these supplies….I can help you – click here and BAM…you can order away and they will come to your door and then you will smile and get nothing else done that day because you will be creating "Arts from YOUR heart!!!!"
Thanks for popping by and until tomorrow!!!!
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