by Susan Itell | Dec 28, 2016 | Just Because..., Super Easy, Uncategorized |
Happy HUMP DAY.…is it REALLY Wednesday? Are you like me that when a Holiday is on a weekend…that you get so confused with what day it is? I am just one confused Silly Susan!
Yesterday was a weird day for me…the peeps left and I cried, I do it each and every time they drive down the driveway and I do the same thing….tears, the dogs and I stay outside until I can no longer see them. We had a fabulous holiday….just fabulous and I will share with you some of the “funnies” of our time as I know, you’ll laugh!
The other thing that happen yesterday was that the BEST young lady in the whole wide world (my wonderful god-daughter Emerson) had her tonsils out. She is 20 and it is a bit rougher when you are older so this card is for her!
I know that I have not been flooding my blog with the new catalog but this card is all about the new catalog! Speaking of catalogs….if you have ordered from me in the past 6 months, you should have received a copy of the catalog by now…if not, please email me and I will be happy to pop one in the mail to you.
This is a very straight forward “Susan style card” just keeping it very clean and simple. I am letting the FUN DSP and the stamp set to set the tone.
I know, I know – you have heard this from me many times….but this is a stamp that I would definitely purchase as a bundle as not only is it a fun classic set, there are soooooo many die cuts that make it so much easier to create a super fun card and truth be told – who does not like to save money…..buy purchasing it as a bundle you will save an instant 10%. 🙂
FUN…right??? The colors are yummy and I thought that this theme would be perfect for Emerson with a couple of boxes of Popsicle’s to make her smile a bit!
You can see that the POP factor of the card is just clean and simple layering! By taking (2) rectangles and turning them a bit….and then letting the white rectangle be the anchor for the Popsicle’s and the sentiment ~ you end up with one simple and clean card!
I did something that I have not done in a L O N G time…I took a marker and drew a line just 1/4″ in on all 4 sides to add some interest. I felt I need just a little extra something and this seemed to do the trick! I did this in Pool Party.
Having a good see-through ruler is a must in what we do, here is one that I use SEVERAL times a day…..you can find it at many stores but I seem to have good luck at Jo Ann’s as I like the 12″ length. (Many stores carry the same but it is 18″ long)
You can also see that I did the “Susan dashes” on the pool party in the white gel pen. I know, I know…..we do not sell it anymore (and I am still sad 🙁 ) but you can easily find it many places…I recently purchased it at Amazon with the Silver and Gold – click here and it will take you to them! I am lovin’ the gold and silver as well!
Let’s chat real quick about this sentiment…..super cute!!! This is from the new must have sentiment set in the Occasions Catalog called Sending Thoughts. Below you will see all of the goodies that are in the set.
I ADORE the fonts and I am doingt he happy dance that there are great sentiments for the inside of cards. For this card I used, HUGS.PRAYERS.LOVE. – isn’t that a great sentiment that can be used for sooooooo many cards!
Well….thoughts? Do you remember when you had your tonsils out? I was 21 years old and it was not fun….it seems like when children were young, the doctors seemed to do it….but when you are older…you do have several miserable days! This young lady has THE CUTEST smile you will ever see…her eyes twinkle and she has dimples~ you can see that I love her to pieces!
I am getting my hair cut this morning and then over to see my little friend with some cool treats! Below you will see the “scoop” on the fun card. I am excited for Emerson to see it as I know I will get a smile 🙂
After I return home I have a HUGE DATE….with my computer! 😀 I have played “hookie” for a LONG time and I need to go through emails (yikes, I am dreading seeing how many) and then I am going to work on Product Shares! I will be sending everyone that has emailed me that they want in the 1st wave of my Product Share by 9 p.m. this evening. (I need to put a time limit on MYSELF)
I want to share with you one love we have as a family when we get together….SIMPLE – putting puzzles together! I was sooooooo excited about this puzzle as you know that I adore dogs. This was FUN puzzle to put together but I will say, it was a bit frustrating to get going but if you look closely your will see…another thing that seems to happen to us….we have 999 pieces…..yep, we lost one somewhere along the way. (I am determined to find it even if I have to go thru the vacuum) It was super cute and fun to work on as a family.
Enjoy the day….I must say, it feels great to share with you a blog post. I hope that you enjoyed it and I look forward seeing you back here tomorrow with a super fun Thank You card that would be so appropriate for the season right now!
Don’t forget to check in with the year end clearances...there are some great deals and I will say…I have used a BUNCH of ribbon over the holiday that was either discontinued from this year or years in the past….and with every order of $75.00 or more….you get to go INTO THE VAULT – my place where ALL of my retired stamps are….and there are 100’s of them!
Hit this PAW PRINT….and it will take you right to my on line store! Have fun!
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by Susan Itell | Oct 23, 2016 | Just Because..., Uncategorized |
Good Sunday to all….can you say EASY-PEASY?!?! 🙂
I need to be honest, I feel like I am in a “creative blue”. Friday was just a L O N G day and I simply did not have the energy to blog yesterday. Friday was Bud’s funeral and naturally I was sad, but it was a beautiful tribute filled with “joy” (darn, I love that word…so short yet so powerful)
Being in that “creative low” for me…I decided to make a “blue” monochromatic card for you! When in doubt…pull it out! What am I talking about? I find that when I am in a “creative block mode” I go to stamp sets that always seem to pick me up and just “work” 😀
This stamp set, Watercolor Words….does that to me EVERYTIME….(it should be called old faithful) and I also decided to play with the Freshly Made Sketches this week as it is one great sketch!
When you look at the pictures you can see…1 stamp set (watercolor words), 1 Ink Color (night of navy), 1 DSP (Floral Boutique) and it works! There is no need to stress (yikes, look who is calling the kettle black as I have been in a slump) I used the Aqua Painter and took some ink from the top of the lid of the ink pad to lightly add color.
Do not be afraid to keep things simple like I did today. It works and the variety of colors that you could use are endless. I happen to think that the DSP, Floral Boutique is as classic as it can ever get! I think that there are times that we look at papers and say (for example) – “flowers are not blue” like this….but throw those concepts out the window – we all seem to overthink things…just try it!
I adhered the larger flowers (after paper snipping them out) with “green glue” and then POPPED the entire sentiment and flowers up…that ALWAYS adds the instant WOW.
Fast, easy, classic and FUN! What are you up to today? I hope that whatever you do, “joy” is in it. I am having a workshop with Jeanie and doing the Tin of Cards Kit. I know that there are going to be instant smiles when they get to go home with 16 cards….WOW!!!!!
After the workshop I am planning to come home and start to open up the Card Swap Cards. I know that it is funny that I do not “sneak a peek” because I know if I do – nothing would get done…as you all are soooo darn talented!
Remember, jammie shopping is always on trend…..HIT that paw print and have FUN!
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by Susan Itell | Sep 28, 2016 | Fun & Cute!, Just Because... |
I am super excited about the theme of this weeks Global Design Project Challenge as it is “Random Acts of Kindness”…this topic touches my heart and I just had to take a break from the new catalog to play along with this challenge!
We all need some “Vitamin D” at this time of the year as the days are shorter. I invite and I encourage you to take a day….take some extra cards you might have that you have made and…JUST DO IT – take some “me time” and write a note and send them out……trust me – your heart will be happy!
If you follow my blog (and I sure hope you do) – you know that I do like to use “fun foam or foam sheets” to add dimension to my cards and today you can see thst i used it with the sentiment….I personally LOVE the look and feel it gives!
How can you go wrong…the image of the “sun” with the word “sunshine”…to me – that is the best type of kindness that you could give! This would be an easy card to “mass produce” and you know me, I love making multiple cards when I sit down to have fun!
I hope that you will pop over to the Global Design Project Website and see all of the GREAT cards that are there…and then – GO FOR IT…we all need to share “Random Acts of Kindness”...trust me – when you do…you will smile, you will be fulfilled…you will feel joy!
Here is your 411 – Directory Assistance photo….FUN card – SUPER easy….TOTALLY timeless….HAVE FUN!
The month is coming to an end….but the beginning of October.…is a special day…WORLD CARD MAKING DAY….so I hope that you will find some time to make a difference on someones life….random acts of kindness are the best and there is nothing better than getting a card in the mail…..DO IT!!! You will 🙂
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by Susan Itell | Aug 24, 2016 | Just Because... |
Hello all and HAPPY HUMP DAY! I was in the mood to just do something different so I decided that today would be a “WING IT WEDNESDAY”, being that I just looked at what I first saw and said – CREATE SOMETHING!
Well….there is was, my Washi Tape…the Washi Tape was the victim for the day! I then thought, this is PERFECT as so many of you buy it but then I hear you do not use it…well, we need to do something that. I can remember when Stampin’ Up! first came out with it I thought….”What the heck is this stuff”, I truly thought that it was a fad but it is still around and going strong!
Today’s card is like a “little black dress” – it would work for just about any occasions, all you would need to do is to dress it UP…or dress it DOWN and leave it super simple. Just think of all of the sentiments that are out there!
Because this stamp set, Better Together is NOT a photopolymer, I did use the stamp-a-ma-jig for ease of sentiment placement….remember, this piece of plastic IS your friend….do not toss it across the room!!!! Keep working with it!!! Check out this stamp set it you do not already have it…it is what I call a KEEPER! Love the variety of fonts!
Let’s get right to this simple card..a triple stamp of the sentiment with a simple mat…and accent rectangle behind – BAM….the STAGE HAS BEEN SET IN A JIF! Now I ask you, could YOU do this!?!?! In the next 2 pictures you will see how I built the platform for the stage…now get ready…it is really, really hard – pull out a piece of scraps, 4″ X 5 1/4″ and put tape down ~ THAT IS IT!
I know that some people like to cut off the Washi Tape, I like to just roll it to the back and stick it. I would recommend using a super strong adhesive like the Fast Fuse or Tear and Tape as that seems to hold well against the washi tape if you are matting it to a base.
It truly does not get any simpler than this and still even though it is simple, there is a WOW to it. I invite you to think if ANY card you create to be a WOW because it came from YOU…that in itself is super special and I think that many times we forget about giving ourself credit for making our own works of art!
Here is your 411 – Directory Assistance photo for you to hover over and pin away! I know that this DSP has a very modern feel to it but the think I really like about it is that it pairs with Very Vanilla. I am thrilled that Stampin’ Up! has many DSP’s that work with Very Vanilla!
In closing….we are getting to the end of the Month – YIKES…that means that the holidays are creeping up but that also means that the new Catalog will be here for you to order from! YIPPEE!!!!! Please remember that there are (3) things going on….so here is your reminder!!!!! Enjoy the day!
- Thoughtful Branches Bundle – this BEAUTIFUL SET (I would get the bundle) is only available until the end of the month – YIKES….that is just DAYS!!!!! If you are on the edge – go to pinterest and take a look….no doubt that you will see the beauty!
- My Product Share Offering – I will start sending out Pay Pal Invoices over the weekend – and TRUST ME. I will be like Cinderella and order when the clock strikes midnight – this is THE BEST way to get a “taste of the fun” without breaking your bank. (make sure you see the many offerings I have)
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by Susan Itell | Aug 3, 2016 | 3-D Projects, Fun & Cute!, Just Because..., Uncategorized |
Good Morning! Before we get to the post today…I need to say 3 words to you and I hope that they hit your heart…
I AM BLESSED!!!
I returned home yesterday and with not having my own computer with me…and having very little time of being able to hop on the internet at the hotel ~ yesterday when I went to type up this post…I saw that there were 59 messages/comments left….I have not had a chance to read them but all I can say is WOW and thank you!
All is good and it will only get better. For all of you out there…you know how scary it is to see a loved one….let’s say…not them self! We are on the right track and I think that you can tell my personality through my blog, I am one determined person and when it comes to a “bear cub” – I am GAME ON…so all is good and we are on the right track!
Every month I offer a hostess code as well as 3 opportunities for you….This month’s hostess code is 3QACMWVP
- Earn “Paw Prints” from your purchases from me….(see the tab at the header of the blog post)
- Earn this card, with a purchase of $35 +
- Earn this card + a gift (this month is the Petal Burst Embossing Folder) with a purchase of 75+
p.s. – if you already have this folder (you are a smart stamper) so please just let me know what folder you would like) 😀
To me…this is a fun, practical and functional card! Keep it for yourself or gift it to a friend, YOUR CHOICE (I won’t tell)…and starting this month, I will send you a PDF with the dimensions, the in’s and out’s of this card so you can make it again and again!
One thing that I will say is….Over the next week….I am going to be showcasing stamp sets that are going to have “friends….very good friends” in the NEW HOLIDAY CATALOG! (just saying…it is AWESOME)
I know….I know…..we just were so excited for the new annual catalog…but hang onto your BROOMS (Halloween), LEAVES (fall and paisleys), HOLIDAY FUN (Christmas) and NEW YEAR (WOOT-WOOT)…so much to see – so much to take in!
Here is another look at this fun card! Isn’t it amazing what PAPER can do? With all of the great tools that we have (framelits, big shot, punches)….we can make some real beauties! I would love to send this your way….
Catching up is not easy….but I will try to make it fun! I have many “friends” at my work area, mainly Milo and Rosie…and they are great listeners! Email by email, I will get caught up!
Because I left in a “no plan rush”, John did a fabulous job with the animals! Dear, sweet, poor old Arnold….he is doing much better but it took until Monday for his abscess to give him relief so we are all good there….but dear sweet fat Daisy (the pig) lost her hair…..yep…they do that once a year and she is not pretty…actually not one bit.….good news is, she will grow a beautiful new coat and be ready for a photo shoot! (truth be told, I am the ONLY one that likes her….but that’s ok – she is a good girl!!!)
Below is the line up of the products used for this beauty but just think – this can easily be yours…..and you know what – I know you will smile! Again, I missed you guys but I needed to be RIGHT WHERE I WAS…..and I thank you for your concern!
Remember, the Thoughtful Branches (limited edition is in FULL BLOOM that you can order now) so don’t wait – remember, it is a limited edition product that many of you took advantage of yesterday….(smart shoppers, and I have added the Hostess Code for you)…..please remember to add the hostess code of 3QACMWVP! Happy Shopping!
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by Susan Itell | Jul 22, 2016 | Just Because..., Uncategorized |
I do not know about you…..but, this paper, Fruit Stand is super cute! Not only does it have many of my all time favorite fruits, the artwork of the paper is just beautiful!
I have been looking at this “lemon” paper for some time and trying to come up with a card that I would like and to be honest with you, I was stuck. I was stuck at the colors that the catalog said coordinated with it. You know me, “type A” Susan….following the rules buy the colors that were to coordinate with this paper, was just not cutting it for me!
The “orange colors” that they suggested were Peekaboo Peach and Tangerine Tango ~ neither one were doing a thing for me so I tried Pumpkin Pie (a color that I rarely use) and to me…IT WORKED! So I guess the moral of this color story is use what appeals to YOU!
My inspiration for this card came from the BEST tool we have, the Catalog. On page 89 you will see the bundle I used today, Badges & Banners Bundle but you will also see the great example that Stampin’ Up! freely shared with us…so – why not….it is a GREAT card….make it your own!
I am truly hoping that each and everyone of you have a catalog in your “paws” but for some reason you don’t, please email me and I will be sure that you get one!
This is a super sweet and super practical bundle as you can make many FUN and SPECIAL PROJECTS!! I totally plan on using these “badges” for 3-d’s as I know that the “Enjoy your day” will be great for my oldest “PEEP” that is a teacher!
I do admit, I took the bait from the great sample in the catalog and I let my mind wonder! I am one that adores bundles when they involves a bunch…..super easy!
Do you remember we had a Tuesday Chat about adhesives? Well…one adhesive that I did not touch on a bunch was the new Foam Adhesive Strips….and yep – that is what I used today and THEY WERE THE BEST!
WHY???? I adore the way that they bend…a huge WOOT-WOOT as you can get them “just where you want them” I used them around the “bird cage” as well around the entire layered white piece….a classic card!
To me, what a FUN summer card. I just am thrilled with this DSP and actually all of the DSP in this new catalog! I do not know about you….but I am counting down the days to be able to see the upcoming Holiday Catalog….as much as I am “ok” when the calendar going as slow as it can…..we know at the same time – IT SNEAKS UP ON YOU!
Here is your daily “411” of the supplies used! I hope that you find this helpful and I hope that you will save it for the future!
I know that you like measurements!
The DSP is a 2″ wide strip and then the Daffodil Delight is is 3″ X 3 1/2″….it is super easy to use the punch to POP it out and then just use a scrap to do your stamping.
The Pumpkin Pie is 3 1/8″ X 3 5/8″ to mat the fun! Super fun, super fresh, super duplicate-able with MANY papers! I will say that after I put this all together….I thought that it needed something else. I thought, hmmmmmm –
- should I use a grunge like stamp for depth on the yellow, then I thought no….
- then I thought scoring….but it was too late as I already had it mounted
- Plan C – just take a scrap and make a super thin piece of the pumpkin pie….and yep, I liked it! 🙂
Remember…..we are in FULL SWING of the Stampin’ Up! Bonus Days….I know that many of you are “eyeing up” the Limited Edition Bundle available on August 2nd (and I GET IT) – it’s a great addition!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions and if you have time….I would love to see your comment about this post!
Please remember to look at the top of my blog and view my rewards program and also the July goodies that you will receive for ordering with me! Stay cool…enjoy the day!
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