by Susan Itell | Jul 22, 2014 | Hostess Stamp Sets |
I was looking for a special stamp to send a special friend a special card! (Now say that 3 times) Well…I think I nailed it as the sentiment was exactly what I was looking for…to "enjoy the adventure" as he has been on the best adventure and the best is yet to come! (Can you guess who it is for???)
This stamp set is a Hostess Set and I would love to work together to help you be able to get this super set! Please email me and together we can work together to achieve goals! Even if we live WAY FAR AWAY – no worries…where there is a will…there is a way and I would love to help you!
Today's card is another strange size – you know me….I just love the envelope punch board and it is just the best that you can make any size your heart desires! The finished size of the card is 4 X 7 so I can make an envelope from a regular size of paper!
I am lovin the Memento Ink….( I kind of feel bad for my Black Staz On…..as he has been back-burnered….but remember he does have a purpose when watercoloring) I chose the length for this card so I could put 2 bikes easily on it!
The "added touch" that I was tickled with was the embossed line above and below the bike…..how did I do that? After stampin my image I flipped over the very vanilla and used the Simply Scored Tool and made a nice and deep line! I personally think that you can get a "deeper" image with this tool but you could easily use your Stampin Trimmer.
Isn't the Dot Bases and Brights Candy Dots super fun in the wheels. Just think of how a simple touch like this…make a card go to wow! Fun, easy and FAST!
How about this great DSP…it is from the Flashback DSP. I think that the reason I really like it is because it coordinates with Very Vanilla…sometimes I think our papers always go to Whisper White. Please click here to see the offerings of the but 3 and get 1 free – a perfect time to stock up!
Make sure that you do not "skimp" on using stampin' dimensionals – we do not like sags and with the brads…you really need to make sure that there are plenty of dimensionals!
As I said before, I love making my own envelopes and many times I like to cut off a portion of the flp of the envelope – (just switching it up a bit) and then a simple lining of the outer flap was the perfect touch!
I couldn't resist – I just had to stamp the outside of the envelope! Now I know what you are thinking…why would I put candy dots on the front? Well, I usually always ask my postmaster to "hand stamp" my cards so they do not go thru machines….Fingers crossed they will be on when it arrives to my friend!
Please think about working together to get some hostess benefits – I would love to help you reach a goal! When you see the new Holiday Catalog…you are going to go WOWZERS….I NEED to get my friends inspired! It is soooo special!
Click here to see this Tuesday's specials….Stampin' Up! is great to have these offerings every week. Many thanks for popping in and I hope that you CASE away on this card – I think it is super cute!
Until tomorrow!
p.s. – Did you guess who this card is for….my dear friend Brian King! He has had a FABULOUS year and I am so proud of him and honored to call him my friend! He is a total hoot! (Let's see if he pops on my blog)
Even though I could not be there in person for convention…I sure was in spirit! Way to go for an amazing year my friend! You are "the King" and you always make me smile!
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by Susan Itell | Jul 23, 2013 | Hostess Stamp Sets, Thinking of you |
Floral Cards are always beautiful and special! This stamp set, Backyard Basics is fun of fun and unique stamps but the best thing is…it's a bundle as well! Everyone loves a bargain and when you buy this as a bundle you will receive both the stamp set and the matching framelits with a 15% discount!
On today's card….I did not use the matching framelit, I used the Deco Labels Framelits to cut the shape!
The fun paper is from the NEW holiday catalog and it is a keeper….it is called the ***Season of Style Designer Series Paper*** and one that is an absolute must for you this season! You can order from the new catalog Aug. 1st….(it will be here soon)
Using the Black Staz On to stamp the image on the watercolor paper, I went to town and had fun with the aqua painters! The colors I used to "paint" were Crushed Curry, Wisteria Wonder, Perfect Plum, Old Olive and Strawberry Slush!
To the edges of the stamped image, I gave it a quick sponging in Old Olive to give it a bit of depth – a simple technique that creates a great visual!
"Free handed" I cut the sentiment from the super great hostess stamp set, Express Yourself, is the perfect sentiment for this sweet card! When I want to do something quick and whimsical…just free-hand it….works every time!
The final touch was a quick pop from the Boho Blossoms and adored with a simple yet classic pearl! A quick curl on the edges brings it to life!
Now to the envelope…yesterday I used the new ***Envelope Framelit *** that is in the new Holiday Catalog but today….I did it the "Susan way"….as I shared yesterday, later this week I will do a complete post on the pros and cons of both methods!
Quick, simple and fast is this card today and very doable for everyone to create! Changing up the sentiment would be a snap to make the card for a different occasion!
Please let me know you thoughts on how your like this card! Water coloring is fun and makes you feel like Picasso!
I am an email away and I would love for you to order any of these highlighted products from my website and be able to be delivered right to your door!
As you can see…this sentiment stamp set is great….a perfect choice for so many cards! When your order (even online with me) reaches $150.00, you will be able to choose this stamp set (only $11.00) plus you will even have more hostess dollars to spend!!!
Enjoy your day and until tomorrow….
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by Susan Itell | Jul 11, 2013 | Birthday, Hostess Stamp Sets, Super Easy |
Sometimes you get inspirations from others…and this would be this post!!!
It came from the the Stampin' Up's Website….but I added my own twist! I hope you like it and I hope that I have inspire you to make it or even better yet, to have a class or cyber order yourself so you can get the Stamp Set as is a "Hostess only" set!
I love the soft yet elegant look and feel of the card! The Stamp Set is Morning Meadow and at a glance you might think…"This is just o.k. – nothing too special…" but I think that this is a great example of what a fast and special card is!
Using just a minimal amount of products, this card was a SNAP to pull together! I think the effect that I love the best is the softness of the Pink Pirouette Flowers and then the boldness of the Strawberry Slush Big Flower!
The crispness of the black image is the "stand out" as well! The image of this stamp is dainty and the swirls of the image makes it a perfect back drop to put in the sentiment! After "flagging" the ends of the sentiment I popped it up to give it a "stage"
Using the Scallop Trim Border Punch on the ends of the Pink Pirouette Paper gave it a soft and feminine feel! I also took a sponge and lightly sponged the white card stock before adhering them together!
The envelope received a "double whammy" today! 1st, I lined it with the In Color Designer Series Paper and then I also stamped the lower right corner of he envelope with the beautiful flowers!
Cards can be sweet and fast…this is a great example! This would be a card that I would make multiple of to have a "stash"…just in case!!! Wouldn't it be beautiful in blues and purples…!!!
I hope today's inspiration let's you think….."I want to have a gathering to be able to get this great stamp set"!!! You can….email me here and we will either find a date that works or I can give you a "cyber code" and you can have your gathering via your cyber friends!
Also,with an order yourself of $150.00 or more…would qualify you for your own hostess $$$ which you could choose this super stamp set….
Have a fabulous day and until tomorrow……
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