by Susan Itell | Sep 6, 2013 | Get Well, masking, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Super Easy, Tips and Tricks!!! |
This card is sure going to bring a smile to my wonderful husbands face when I go see him today! Many thanks for all of the emails and comments wishing him a quick recovery! He'll be just fine…just a long road but we'll get thru it!
I told you that I will become the "Queen" of get well wishes cards and I was super duper happy with this one!
As you have heard me say ENDLESS times before….I am in awe of all of the amazing talent out there! Being that I am getting "super close" to doing videos (thanks from your encouragement) I totally enjoy surfing You Tube!
I love to look at many different Stampin' Up! Demonstrators You Tube Videos and I stumbled upon this one from SUD Patty Bennett. Please click here and watch this video and you will see 1st hand how fun and easy this style of card is to make!
Being that a "file" reminds me of a doctors chart at the hospital…I let my mind go creative to make this simple card! Look at it and break it down…it uses minimal products and the "fun factor" is high!
Sometimes I think we "over think" techniques and me being the "queen" of being challenged with fussy cards…this is easy-peasy! Just follow my simple bullets ….and BAM – done and FUN!
- Take your regular A-2 card stock (8 1/2" X 5 1/2"…scored at 4 1/4")
- Put this in the stampin' trimmer and cut off 3/4" (You better have this trimmer….it is simply the BEST in the whole wide world….I have a closet full of trimmers that are collecting dust ever since this gem came out!!!)
- Take the cut side (the shorter if you had it folded) into the Envelope Punch Board and line up the left side in the Punch Board Edge and simply punch!!! EASY…hang on – you can do it!
- Slide this over to the 3" mark and punch again!
- Back to the Stampin' Trimmer….take the "dip or valley" part on the cutting track of the trimmer and simply cut this piece off!!! PRESTO….you made your 1st tab!!!!
- TIP ALERT: If you have a little ridge….no worries – simply run your fingers back and forth to smooth the edges OR lightly use the sanding block to even it out! (again….my "type A " of crafting!!!!)
- I simply could not resist using my label maker to "personalize" my hubbies name and room number!
- I only used 1 stamp set….( I think that's a 1st in a while)…and the name of it is perfect…You're My Hero Stamp Set….as John is my hero!
- The stamp-a-ma-jig is essential…by now if you have not mastered this….please email me and let me help you….I go into total STRESS ALERT if I cannot find my stamp-a-ma-jig at my workspace! ( I swear that they hid this in the new catalog as I am ALWAYS searching for the number…page 197)
- I did use the Black Staz on Ink….why???? – don't exactly know but I love it!…I did "mask off"the real red and crushed curry part….you see…..YOU NEED THE stamp-a-ma-jig!
- The sentiment could not be more perfect…."you're my hero!"….just what John is to me! (again…stamp-a-ma-jig)
Was this FUN or what….I hope that I have inspired you and my head has been constantly spinning and I have some real "keepers" for you next week!
I hope that you have stopped by the Pals Paper Art Website to see all of the simply amazing ideas for the color challenge this week! I hope you play…..it's fun…why not!!!!
I sure do hope that you have a "hero" in your life….John is the most wonderful husband, Dad,brother,son and friend one could ever have….ZOOM for a speedy recovery! I'll be with you every step of the way!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Sep 4, 2013 | Get Well, Masculine, Super Easy |
You know how the saying goes…"Accidents can happen"…well this is exactly what has happened to my dear hubbie! In advance, if my posts do not have the Susan regular flair…I am going to have my hands full…but the BEST news is he is doing great and will be just fine…just a long road to recovery!
I thought that this card would be appropriate to let him know…I love him and hope the recovery is fast…he is a super fit person and he will be back to himself in no time! You might be getting tired of seeing "hope you feel better soon" cards….but I promise they will be cute!
Do you notice a "FUN" factor of this card…it's a strange size…you know I love odd size cards and now that we have the Envelope Punch Board….wowzers – what a time saver!!! The simple instructions that are right on the plate make it super fast….ZOOM!!!
Here is some quick and easy scoop for you….I say – CASE away on this one…as we never know when we need a cute card like this! It simply can't get an easier card than this…as I say – "It's a keeper"
- The card size is 3" X 7", therefore you paper size is 6" X 7" and scored at the 3" mark! The color is Very Vanilla.
- The "Band-Aid" was made from Crumb Cake…4 1/2" X 1 1/4" – run it through the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dot Embossing folder! I sponged the edges in Soft Suede to give it some dimension! TIP ALERT – use the corner rounder on the Envelope Punch Board!!!
- The sentiment came from the Tag It Stamp Set…remember when you purchase this stamp set, Stampin' Up! will donate $3.00 to the Ronald McDonald House. A win-win for both of us! Did you notice the brackets around the stamp are not there? I simple masked them, then inked up the image…peeled the masking off and presto!
- The teeny tiny heart came from the Owl Builder Punch…I really thought that this was a silly punch but I am amazed at how often I use it…I found a super cute Owl card to CASE later this week!
- The piece of very vanilla that the band aid is on is 2 3/4" X 6 3/4" and then did you notice the difference a simple score line adds…simple, fast yet effective! This is using the Simply Scored Tool.
- The matting of the Early Espresso is just a "smidge" larger just to let the WOW factor happen!
- WOOT-WOOT….it's envelope time! I get sooo darn tootin' excited to make my own envelope! Following the guide for a 3 X 7 card…it told me to start with a 8 1/4" square piece of paper and punch at 2 3/4" and score…..all the way around! Love this Envelope Punch Board!
- TIP ALERT! You will need to use a ruler to cut off some of the excess…it's the "type A" in me that likes things nice and tidy!
This card came together by the time I came home….fed the dogs….let them out….and back to the hospital! It really is super fast and a sweet card!
Unfortunately there are times that we need a boo-boo card….I hope this inspires you! Let me know how you like it!
In my opinion, having an odd size card creates and interest even before they open up to see the card…it's like the feeling you get when you see a strange size box at Christmas!
Have a fabulous day….thanks for popping by and tomorrow is a Pals Paper Art Challenge….how about playing along this week!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Mar 13, 2013 | Get Well, Thinking of you |
To me, I think this card is simple…elegant…clean and I think just beautiful! I absolutely love having the white on white effect – it truly makes a statement! This technique can be used with so many different stamp set and themes. I used to use this technique a lot when I scrapbooked – I would take a photo and cut it – then piece it together like this card….a really fun effect!
The Summer Silhouettes Stamp Set is probably one of the most versatile stamp sets we have! If I had to pick an "A-B-C" list of stamps to purchase, this one would definitely be in the "A" list ! It is perfect for birthday's, thinking of you, sympathy, get well etc…a beautiful "go – to" stamp set! I have not used "purple" for a long time so I thought the Wisteria Wonder would be soft and subtle and after all…this color is getting ready to be retired – boo-hoo!!! The green used here is Wild Wasabi ( don't you love that name!!!)
A couple of days ago, I shared a tip with you and it works great on this stamp set as well – if you have a stamp that has a flat surface that really needs good ink coverage, go over it with a sanding block to "scurf it up a bit"…this makes the ink really take hold and gives you a solid, crisp image! I like my leaves to be strong and bold!
I simply stamped my images on a piece of White Card stock…just free-handed it – if you want to use the stamp-a-ma-jig…you could – but this stamp is pretty easy to do free-handed! Stamp your image and then simply cut it in equal increments…voila!!! Now you know how I feel about the Stampin' Trimmer…definitely on the "A" list…this gem makes life so easy! I think I have soooo many trimmers in my house that I could fill a closet with…but HANDS DOWN – this is the best trimmer I have ever used! The precious little sentiment comes from the teeny tiny wishes stamp set…always a go-to for the perfect short and sweet message!
Space your cut up image evenly the Wisteria Wonder Card Stock and WOW~I still felt I needed a bit more so I thought the perfect soft and elegant touch would be to use the Fancy Fan Embossing Folder to highlight the tone on tone effect…these little gems at $7.95 are a SUPER bargain to make a card go from OK to WOW!!!
Here is another TIP – I find that after you emboss and then put an adhesive on the embossed piece, you sometimes crease your embossed image….( hope this makes sense) – I find if you put your adhesive on the card stick BEFORE you run it through Mr. Big Shot…you never have that problem! The adhesive of choice for me when doing this is the sticky strip ( I know it is more expensive than other options…but it is the one adhesive that really holds your image flat) Simply peel off and it looks and holds perfectly!
Wrapping a piece of Wild Wasabi Grosgrain Ribbon around the focal image pulled it all together – all it takes is just a little snip of ribbon, and look at the effect! I did POP with Stampin' Dimensionals the floral part of the card and the liner for the envelope was from the Subtles Designer Paper Series…(just love those paper collections!!!)
Thanks for stopping by my Blog today! Don't forget that if you want a chance to win my Blog Candy from yesterday's post…please go to it, click here, and leave a comment and you will be in "the pot" to win! If you want a super treat for yourself…go BLOG HOPPING and see all of the wonderful ideas out there…29 Pals participated and it is fun to see all of the fun and fresh ideas!
Sale-A-Bration is coming to and end… another boo-hoo….but this IS the best time to support your habit and be able to get your Stampin' Up supplies at a discount…for $99.00 you will be able to pick $156.50 of ANY Stampin' Up product to "customize" your own kit! The overwhelming majority of Stampin Up! Demonstrators are hobbiest…that's exactly why I joined – to support my habit! Click here to get started! It is simply the best option…and the motto of "My Way" holds true…no strings attached and I would love to have you be a part of the PALS team! Email me if you have any questions…until tomorrow!!!!!
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Summer Silhouettes (126445 – wood) ,(126447- clear), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370 – wood, (127802 – clear)
Paper: Whisper White(10730),Wisteria Wonder(122922), Wild Wasabi (108641), Subtles Designer
Paper (117152) – for liner!
Ink: Wild Wasabi (126959),Wisteria Wonder(126985)
Cool
Tools: Stampin Trimmer (126889), Big Shot (113439)
The
Perfect Touches – Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Snail (104332), Sticky Strip(104294), Wild Wasabi Grosgrain Ribbon (126873), Fancy Fan Embossing Folder (127751)
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by Susan Itell | Feb 8, 2013 | Get Well |
Several days ago I saw that my upline, Mary Fish, had this super cute card that just made me smile! Unfortunately one of my dear friends had a stroke ( he's doing great) and I thought that this would be perfect card to perk him up! I changed it up a bit and was very pleased with the end results! These polka dots just bring a smile to you…love the colors!
I needed a switch from the standard card size ( guess I am getting a little bored with that size) so I decided to make this are a 5 X 5 square. This is fun because guess what…you need to make your own envelope and that is always fun!!!!
The colors that I used were Very Vanilla, Midnight Muse and Crumb Cake ( my favorite). The super fun polka dot paper came from the new Spring Catalog , called Print Poetry Paper Stack! Now this little pack is a gem….look at all of the incredible paper selections and the best part….it's just $6.95! I have found these prints to unique…fun and fresh and I just love using paper from this collection to line envelopes!
Remember…it is still Sale-A-Bration time! This is where that adorable "band-aide" came from…again – free with any $50.00 or more purchase and the set is called Patterned Occasions! It is adorable, a set of 5 stamps that are so unique! I first stamped it in Summer Starfruit – cut it out using the Oval Framelits and then on a scrap of paper I stamped it in Midnight Muse…used my old faithful paper snips….POPPED IT and done! Needed a bit more WOW so I punched a small heart out as an accent!
Making your own custom size envelope of fun and fast! The best thing is that you can pick your own color that you want and also….you can customize the size to fit YOUR creation!!! Here is a video that my upline made and you can see how easy it is! Once again, I went to the designer series paper collection to find a cute lining for my cute card!
Enjoy the day…WOOT-WOOT – the weekend is here! Tomorrow I will have a super cute Valentine 3-D treat for you….and then a fun and sassy Birthday card for my dear friend on Sunday! Please make sure that you click to subscribe to my blog so you will never miss a posting! Be safe in the East – looks like a nasty storm brewing – think it will miss us! Happy Stampin!
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Patterned Occasions (Sale-A-Bration) 129624 clear mount 129621 wood mount
Paper: Very Vanilla (101650), Summer Starfruit (126839),Midnight Muse(126843), Crumb Cake (120953), In Color Designer Series Paper (126910)
Ink: Summer Starfruit( 126991), Midnight Muse (126860)
Cool
Tools: Stampin' Up! Trimmer (126889),Oval Framelits (129381), Small Heart Punch (117193), Big Shot (113439)
The
Perfect Touches – Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Stitched Satin Ribbon (126847)
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by Susan Itell | Jan 22, 2013 | Get Well |
Ok folks….drum roll…..drum roll…..today is a special day cause it s the beginning of our SALE-A-BRATION and trust me….this IS something to celebrate!!! Check out this SUPER CUTE card before we get into the nitty-gritty of how special these next 8 weeks are going to be !
This is such a fun stamp set and can be used in so many different ways! I thought this would perk up a very special lady that has just had heart surgery! Everything just came together in a snap and when you break this card down…wow – is it simple!
Thank goodness for Stampin' Ups super easy dies! This whale was a super quick crank of the handle and PRESTO…..the Big Shot comes through once again! The little piece of ribbon with the button just adds that special dimension to make this card special!
At first I used to be terrified of the Stamp-a-ma-jig but all it takes is a couple trials and you will ask yourself what did I ever do without that! There is no way that I would have been able to line up that wave so perfectly….there are so many tricks of the trades! This is what I love about making crafts…these tips and tricks always make you look like a pro!
Today is a super special day…it is the beginning of "sale-a-bration" WOOT-WOOT!!!! Not only can you earn a FREE product for every $50.00 you spend with me….they are one-of-a-kind exclusive goodies just for this time frame! Sale-a-Bration starts today thru March 22nd!!!
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Oh, Whale! (129132) SPRING CATALOG pg.29
Paper: Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Series Paper (126922), Pacific Point (111350) Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Pacific Point (126951)
Cool
Tools: Stampin' Up! Trimmer (126889), Clearlits Die (129403), Stamp-a-ma-jig(101049), Big Shot (113439)
The
Perfect Touches – 1/4 " Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon – Pacific Point ( 126878), Brights Buttons (119747), Whisper White Bakers Twine (124262), Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Snail Adhesive (104332),
Now to the fun stuff with SALE-A-BRATION…..
Sale-A-Bration begins TODAY and ends March 22, 2013! It's Stampin' Up!'s biggest promotion of the year and we ALL get a little
nutty over a chance to earn FREE products with our orders! With a
little planning, the following tips will help you get the biggest bang
for your buck during Sale-A-Bration.
For every $50* you spend (including on-line orders), you can choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration
product. Here are your 19 different products that you can choose from, click here!
Tomorrow I have another card for this special lady….I know that cards fill your heart and cards make you smile – so bringing joy to someone is super esay to do with a gift of a card!
I LOVE helping you….I LOVE inspiring you…Please let me show you how rewarding it is to make someone smile…..and the best part is…..you'll be smiling as well! Ordering is fun and ordering is a CLICK AWAY…..have a good cup of coffee and you can shop away in your own home….and the best part is – it will be delivered right to your door!
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