by Susan Itell | Nov 30, 2013 | Christmas, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Super Easy |
I am totally mixed with over loading you with Christmas ideas but then again I think that we are all going to be in a tailspin with having a shorter time between Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Today’s card was an inspiration I received from Pinterest and I loved the concept of using a negative for a focal point to a card!
Can you say EASY-PEASY!!! This is a card that truly uses minimal products and also to me at least, produces a classic WOW factor!
Let’s go!
- Using an all time favorite of mine, the Naturals White Card Stock making a vertical card, scoring it at the 5 ½” mark! I cut another piece at 4” X 5 ¼” to do a pop (this is not necessary but to me the layering is what gives this simple card a true and simple punch!)
- Pulling out my main Croppin’ Man, Mr. Big Shot, I used the Circle Framelits to make the focal part of the card! (This was the 4th from the smallest) THIS IS ON SALE this week for just $20.21~
- The sentiment is short and sweet and it is a “Hostess Stamp Set” called Warmth and Wonder – this stamp set is only available when you are a hostess and it is just $10.00! I did use the stamp-a-ma-jig for perfect placement, after all – why would you go to the trouble in making a card, only to have the sentiment crooked!
- Now to the envelope, making a matching envelope is a cinch with the envelope punch board! I love that I can use this paper to make my own envelope and then using the Seasons of Style Designer Series Paper to make a matching liner is the perfect finale to my card!
Well, what do you think? Isn’t this the sweetest card! I know that this simple card would warm anyone’s heart!
Please remember, you do not have to be “fussy” to get the message across! Reality is, we are all short of time and sometimes we need to find a simple yet classic style to get the job done!
Let’s touch on the “hostess thing”…do you feel that because I live in Maryland that you would not be able to have a function with me?
THAT IS NOT TRUE!
Please email me and I will be happy to get you a hostess code and you can collect orders from your family and friends and you will have a successful event and be able to order this “keeper” of a hostess stamp set!
Please email me if you are interested in being in an “on line” Stamp Club! This way, you can be a hostess once a year or twice a year depending if I get 6 or 12 people and then I will send you a PDF with ideas “just for you” on that given month!
Taking turns on who is hostess, you will be able to reap the benefits for being part of the Club!
The end of the year means the beginning for new starts…
I am super excited to be able to offer to my blog more benefits and opportunities for you! In a million years, I would have never imagined that I would be blogging and I would be lovin’ what I do sooooo much!
In this season of Thanksgiving, I thank YOU for your support and growth of my Stampin’ Up! fun!
I truly would love for YOU to hop on the PALS train and be part of this fun! Please email me and I will be happy to call you and chat about how fun it is and also answer any questions you might have!
Have a great day, make lots of memories if you have family still at you home….and
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Nov 27, 2013 | Christmas, Super Easy |
I know that this card will bring a smile to your face! Can you believe that Christmas Day is just 4 short weeks away! This festive card comes together very fast and it would be a great card to make many of!
The way I look at it is….if you are already cutting…why not keep cutting!!! The color combinations are endless and this is one of those “keeper” layouts that can be used over and over with different stamps!
Think about how beautiful it would be with flowers in the center! I did use the “insides” of the squares to save paper and stampin’ dimensionals are the fun pop factor!
Here you go! I had that pencil and ruler handy to give you the measurements, as I know this makes you smile! CASE away and please, send me pictures of your creations! I truly love to see what you’re up to!
- The Card Base is a 5” X 5” square card. Cut the next layer at 4 7/8” square (this step could be eliminated but I do adore the white on white effect!
- The center stage snowflake is from the Festive Flurry Stamp Set and great news – this comes as a bundle so you can save 15% right off the bat! I say WOOT-WOOT!!!
TIP ALERT: many people say that they have a hard time getting the pearls off…simply take the end of your paper snips or use your paper piercing tool to gently lift the pearl and adhesive up! It just take time and patience!
Have fun making this card….it’s a keeper one and one that I know you will make over and over! Please email me if you have any questions and please continue to tell your family and friends about my blog!
Tomorrow’s the big day! Are you ready?
I started to get a bit nervous but then realized that it is not worth it! All that matters is that we as a family are together! I am ready – I am just an over achiever!
Have a great day…make a list to help you make sure you have not forgot anything for Thanksgiving Day and be thankful for all that we are able do and thankful for your family, friends and health….one thing I know for sure is…
I am thankful for you!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Nov 25, 2013 | Christmas, Super Easy |
Happy Monday everyone! Brrrrrr….it is super cold on the East Coast and the wind yesterday was just bitter! The calendar is flipping way to fast and this week is going to ZOOM!
I have been trying to get all of my posts in order so when my “peeps” come home this week I can enjoy and cherish the time with them!
This is the 1st year in 5 years that my oldest son has been home for Thanksgiving as he has lived in China and he is super excited to have all of his favorite Thanksgiving foods…I have been trying to stock up on everyone’s favorites…
Let’s get some yummy comments going – what is your “must have” foods on Thanksgiving?…leave me a comment with your top 3 choices cause’ let’s face it…we don’t have just 1…here’s my must haves!
- Mashed Sweet Potato with Marshmallows
- Pork and Sauerkraut
- Pumpkin Pie
O.k. – I am sure that many of you are not familiar with #2 and/or many of you probably do not like it but let me tell you…there is nothing like Pork & Sauerkraut – love it….yummers as I say – can’t wait!!!
Let’s get to today’s post as the saying is perfect for today conversation of our favorite Thanksgiving foods!
YUM…homemade from the heart!
This stamp is from the Friendship Preserves Stamp Set and yes, true to my challenge of showcasing products that are on the wonderful Holiday Sale…this is one of them!
One thing that I do every year for several families…I make Fresh Coconut Cakes and Carrot Cakes… they are my trademark favorites with my friends – and I alternate each year which one they get…I thought that this would be a super cute card to tie on the box of love!
I always use those great White Boxes for Cakes…tie a beautiful wide ribbon bow and this will be perfect to tie on the box with a heartfelt note!!!
Sorry I rambling today – here’s the scoop!
- The Card is a 4 X 4 card…and the designer series paper is from the Season of Style, the size is 3 3/4" square! I adore this and actually just had to order more…I love it and have been making so many projects with it!
- I stamped the image twice, once in Cherry Cobbler and the other in Old Olive and then using the BEST little scissors in the world, paper snips to cut out the YUM! Popping it up with some stampin’ dimensionals…the fun is happening!
- This Stamp Set coordinates with the Window Framelits and since the Festive Paper Piercing Pack is also on sale…the “Peanut and Butter” thing is happening again!
- I “poked” every 3 holes…isn’t it amazing that something so simple can be so effective! Stampin Up! is offering this as a bundle on the super sale – you can purchase the stamp set and the piercing pack for just $17.43….I say WOOT-WOOT!
- I punched a hole in the upper left corner and tied a bow (wow – this seems weird to me as I am bow challenged) and then also added a piece of Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon and Cherry Cobbler Twine so I can tie this around my big bow on the cake box!
That's it – easy-peasy…
simple little tricks to make a simple card =
making someone simply smile…
(now say that phrase 3 x’s)
Handmade gifts to me are the best! I hope that I have inspired you to make your own special cards when you give gifts of love to your family and friends!
This is a exciting and special week…I have lots of great goodies for you all week long! Let's have a great week together! Thanks for popping by and I thank you on this week of giving thanks for popping by, and continuing to inspire me each and everyday to do the things i love to do!
Until tomorrow!!!
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by Susan Itell | Nov 24, 2013 | Christmas, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Super Easy |
Today's card is as easy as 1-2-3!!! I wish you could see this in person as it is a super cute card and I simply do not think the pictures do it justice…..BUT – when you make it yourself…you will see 1st hand how easy and cute it is! HINT-HINT!!!
I am using once again the fun and affordable note card and envelopes in whisper white! I cannot stress enough how wonderful these are to have on hand! Not only is the size great 5” X 3 ½” but for just $5.95 to get 20 cards and envelopes – WOW…that works out to be less that .30 for both!
Using a very minimal amount of product, this card is a great one to use up scraps! You honestly would not have to do the layering of the white but I adore paper and think it adds a simple, yet elegant touch to the end result!
Here you go….ready for me to enable you!?!? Remember, you can click the SHOP NOW button while in your jammies and your goodies will come right to your door!
- Cut a piece of Whisper White to 4 ¾” X 3 ¼” and using the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig…do a simple stamp of “Merry Christmas” in Real Red! This is from the Sassy Salutations Stamp Set and the font is so fun and whimsical! YES – this set is ON SALE…just $12.57!!!
- Are you wondering where those dear little ornaments came from? They were “carried over” and are still available…these holiday punches are super duper for a variety of projects – definitely an “A list” in my book!
- Placing a tiny pearl will add the classic bling to this simple card! The pearls are another “must have” when card making – they are simple to use but they always create a wow effect!
- I feel like I have neglected the mailman lately…so before I cleaned my stamp and Stamp-A-Ma-Jig I stamped the sentiment on the back flap! Simple and cute!
We are all getting ready for a busy week ahead with cooking and preparations for the Thanksgiving Holiday upon us…remember, the Stampin’ Up! Holiday Sale is only on until December 2nd….
Click the picture below and you will see all of the products on sale !!!
Click here and you will see the “carry over” Holiday products that are available…I think because Stampin’ Up! did not put them in the catalog, they get forgotten! There are some goodies there!
Enjoy your Sunday and I thank you for sharing a part of your day with me! Please “like me” on Facebook and continue to tell your family and friends about Simple Stampin’ and have them subscribe to my daily blog of inspiration!
Until tomorrow…..
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by Susan Itell | Nov 23, 2013 | 3-D Projects, Christmas |
Today I am showcasing yet another goodie using the SALE items!!! To me this is super cute, super practical and super fun and rewarding to make!
I was going to break this into 2 posts but then I thought…
“Why would I do that to do as it is so easy and
I want you to whip out projects and have fun!!!!”
This little gem of a box holds (8) 3 X 3 cards and lined envelopes that will surely put a smile on anyone’s face!
Think about the possibilities of this…a perfect little hostess gift, a hairdresser gift, a neighbor gift,an office friend…and I will show you after the holidays in different themes…Birthdays…just because/general themes etc…but for now we need to get serious for the Holiday!
Let’s start with the enclosure cards…super easy as Stampin’ Up! has the envelopes for the 3 X 3 cards and using the envelope liner framelit with the big shot makes even little things feel special like a BIG thing!
I used on all 4 different designs stamps from the Very Merry Tags Stamp Set that YES – is on sale as a bundle and the great thing is that each one coordinates with a punch!
TIP ALERT: PLEASE make sure that you see the different options in purchasing this set as a bundle – you can choose different punches…if you are confused – email me!
If you do not have the punches – no worries – just “fussy cut” them and you’ll be good to go! While I am bringing up punches…let’s talk about our punches – it’s simple = they are just the best on the market!
I have had many, many different punches and some have been great (for a while) and then they start jamming or simply get stuck…only to be totally frustrated! Our punches are fabulous and guess what – they are guaranteed just like all of our products!
The coordinating punches that are used with these stamps are : Artisan Label Punch, X-Lg Oval Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch and the Decorative Label Punch!
When you see a punch that is on sale or a style that you think will be very useful – BUY IT! You will never regret it! It’s kind of like that “Peanut Butter and Jelly” thing I talk about….
Having the right tools + the right product =
a great end result!
If you have the Whisper White in the 12 X 12 size, you can get 8 cards from 1 piece of paper and if you have the 8 ½” X 11” paper you can get 3 cards PLUS lots of scraps to use for your stamped images!
I simply stamped up the stamps…pop with a coordinating punch – layered them on a 2 ¾” square…popped a stampin’ dimensional on it….DONE!
A quick liner is all that is needed and it completes the look! The paper I used was from the Seasons of Style Paper Stack and from 1 little sheet – you can line 4 of these cards…I say a big – WOOT-WOOT for that!
Let’s get to this fun box….easy-peasy!!! I know that if I do not give you the dimensions 2 things would happen!
- You would be sad…
- You would email me and ask!!!
I couldn’t leave you hanging because it is my mission to have YOU create projects and for YOU to walk away with confidence that YOU did it!
Here you go! Please email me as always if you get stuck…I know, I need to do videos as it has to be easier than writing everything down…hopefully it makes sense!
- From one sheet of paper, you can make 2 of these boxes! Cut the paper to 8” X 5 ½”
- Turn to the short side (5 1/2”) and score at 1” and then rotate the paper around and score again at 1”
- Use the bone folder all around to make the edges nice and crisp! To me this is truly a necessity to make your projects crisp and professional!
- Cut in at the score lines as shown in the picture and then I have found that making the snip (kinda like a triangle) does make it cleaner when putting together!
- Use Sticky Strip…why? – It really is the best when keeping projects and cards nice and tight! When you have change in temperature in your home…then a car….it effects the adhesive…especially in 3-D projects – I recommend using it!
The top of the box:
- Finish the top just like you did the box and BAM – you are done! SIMPLE…right???
Continuing with the theme of this set…I stamped a “Bah-hum Bug” and matted it with the Artisan Label Punch to give it the finale it deserves!
HOW ABOUT THIS!!!!
Isn’t it super cute?
I truly hope that you make some of these to give as gifts this year! It is a great way to use up scraps…provides a WOW factor…and it is such a thoughtful and useful gift! We always need little gift enclosures!
I am having fun showing you ideas with these great items on sale!
Remember, click on the below picture and you will see the whole list…I would say – print it out and see what you have…and then make your list to what you need to accomplish this holiday season!
The majority of my gifts at the holiday are handmade gifts…just like these and I adore making cakes, cookie and sticky buns for my family and friends over the season!
There is nothing like a homemade gift from your heart! I hope that I have inspired you and I hope that you pop back soon!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Nov 22, 2013 | Christmas, Tips and Tricks!!! |
Black Friday is a week from today but who needs to wait for a week when you can get great Stampin’ Up! deals today!
As promised, I am going to try to show you cards and projects using the products that are on sale!
Simply click the picture below and you will see the whole list of goodies that are available just until December 2nd!
This is a “Susan Card” – love the simplicity of it and I love the fun and festive colors! Can you believe that you can get so much wow on a small card of this size!
This is using the Notecards and Envelope, which is just a 3 ½ “X 5” card, and another great thing about this card is there is no extra postage needed!
Stamp the “deck the halls” sentiment from the Christmas Messages Stamp Set in the middle of the card! I used Cherry Cobbler! YEP – this stamp set is on sale….woot-woot!
TIP ALERT: I have so many people email me and ask me how I get my stamp impressions so even and bold = I KEEP MY INK PADS INKED UP!
I think that many times we over look purchasing the re-inkers but they are so important to have,
especially in the colors that you use often!
There is nothing worse or more frustrating than to be working on a project and the image is not coming out crisp and clean! Try to get in the habit of keeping your ink pads well inked – you’ll be a happier stamper!!!
1st cut a piece of Crumb Cake into the size of the card, 3 ½” X 5”….hang tight – you’ll understand why later!
Pulling out the Big Shot and also the magnetic platform (LOVE THIS) I used the Deco Labels Framelit to cut out the frame! YEP – this is on sale….woot-woot!
TIP ALERT: I know it is the “type A” in me, but I did pull out the ruler to find the center as you really do want this to be rather precise! A quick turn of the Big Shot and presto!
NOW take this to your stampin trimmer and cut off 1/8” all the way around so you will get the mat effect….stampin’ dimensions all around makes the wow for this card!
To add a little interest I pulled out some punches….not necessary at all but if you have this punch I would “go for it”!!! it is the Bird Builder Punch – it took me forever to purchase this punch and I will say…wow – there are sooooo many great ideas to use this punch with it!
When in doubt – google it! You will be amazed with just putting in the item – Stampin’ Up! – WATCH OUT…you’ll get LOTS of ideas!!!
Using the old olive paper I did a quick punch of the vine and did a quick trim to make it a bit shorter….then just a couple of cherry cobbler dots to add the berries!
I did stamp the inside of the card with the sentiment that is on this stamp set…what a wonderful message!
The lining of the envelope was a cinch with the Envelope Liner Framelit and the Big Shot! If you do not have both of these tools – please write Santa a note!
The paper was from the Season of Style Designer Series Paper Stack…and when you make this size of card…you can get 2 liners from one sheet of paper! Fun!!!
Do you realize that you could line 96 envelopes with just 1 pack of this for $6.95 –
I say….wowzers!
I adore this card and I will say that this is one that I will definitely make…it won’t be my “end all” pick for the family card but I will be making many of these as I just love the simplicity and clean lines of this card!
I hope that you have printed off this list and check it twice…and I hope that I continue to inspire you with ideas from this sale list!
Exciting times…I think that we are all going to be in a HUGE rush for Christmas as Thanksgiving is sooooo late this year! It’s ok - as that’s why I am here – to help inspire you – to help you reach your goals – and to help you smile!
Please feel free to email me and get ready for tomorrow…as I will be inspiring you with more goodies from the sale list!
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Until tomorrow!
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