by Susan Itell | Mar 8, 2013 | Birthday, Masculine, Things you just have to buy! |
It is time for a masculine Birthday Card and I am still on that Square Card thing – today is a special day for me…it is my brother Todds 51st Birthday! I hope that your day is filled with sunshine, happiness and continued great health ( he better be looking at my blog!!!!) I must say….I liked the way it turned out! CLICK on it…it will look much better!!!!
I have been on a roll making super simple cards! How much easier could this be! The stamp set is, Priority Mail, it is a Hostess Stamp Set…..your asking… – how can I have that? Easy…you can host a card making class…be the coordinator for a Stamp-n-Stack…or simply put an order in for yourself and if your total is a qualifying order – than it could be yours! EASY RIGHT! It is super cute and the price is super great…for the clear mount set – only $12.00! Email me and let me help you earn this! Stampin Up now is offering a way for you to have a "cyber party" – simply share with your friends that you are having a party…they will use a special hostess code to give you credit and BAM – you are done! Email me and I will share with you how easy it will be for you to be a cyber hostess!!!!!
The color I chose were very rich and masculine: Crumb Cake, Night of Navy and Soft Suede. I 1st did a technique that I have not done forever( and I really like it – I just forget about it)…I heat embossed the "eat cake stamp"After I stamped my image using the VersaMark Pad i used the White Embossing Powder ….gave it a good tap-tap…the used the "Heat Tool" to set it…I just LOVE to watch the magic happen and see how the image comes to life! TIP: – I would highly recommend using the Embossing Buddy to wipe over your paper that you are using the VersaMark on…it will eliminate any static on your paper to give you a clean crisp image!
You can see how easy this came together….just a stamp…heat tool – fun & done…pop it out with the Postage Stamp Punch then I layered it with the 1 3/8" Square Punch….EASY – right!?!? Naturally I added stampin' dimensionals behind each square to give the card depth and WOW! Using the Neutrals Designer Paper to line the envelope was the finishing touch to this masculine card for my brother! Just let your mind go wold with different color combinations…..endless!!!!
Have fun creating and trying new techniques! There are so many times we get on a roll and forget about doing other techniques…I have not heat embossed for a long time – it was fun and I plan to do more next week! It really makes you feel like you are a really good card maker when you whip out the heat gun!!!! Ha-ha……Have a great day…..please email me to help you reach your goals! I love what I do and I love helping you!!!!!
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by Susan Itell | Feb 19, 2013 | Birthday, Masculine |
I wasn't sure how much I would use this stamp set…By the Tide, but I love it – especially for a masculine Birthday Card! But the show stopper to me is the lining of the envelope!
Yesterday was my Dad's 82nd birthday and I did not want to share it ( on the 18th) as he does check my blog ( well at least he says he does) but he is in sunny Key West so I thought this would be a handsome, masculine and special card to let him know how very special he is!
The rich colors of Night of Navy, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla make this a card of depth! As you can tell in the close up….I stamped the "words stamp" in Sahara Sand and then the Ocean Corals are in Crumb Cake, then I lightly sponged the edge and the overall body of the card with Crumb Cake!
The "Stamp-a-ma-jig" is the total save me tool for both lining up the "Happy Birthday" but also for the placement of the fish for both the card and the envelope! This sentiment comes form the Bring on the Cake Stamp Set, a perfect one for the perfect B-day message!
I felt that I needed a bit of texture so I added the Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon – my all time easy-peasy favorite as it is super easy to make bows and knots! Make sure you see all of the colors it comes in….a must have! Always remember – you can click away at the shopping button and your goodies will come straight to you!!!! How easy is that!
Now to the fun part of this card….I lined the Crumb Cake Envelope with the Very Vanilla and then stamped the "fish" stamp onto the liner….is that CUTE or what!!!! Please let me know how you like this card and please feel free to email me at anytime…..
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Bring on the Cake (121958) clear, (121899) wood, By the Tide (129120) clear, (129117) wood.
Paper: Very Vanilla (101650), Night of Navy (126970), Crumb Cake (120953)
Ink: Night Of Navy (126970), Crumb Cake (126975), Sahara Sand (126976)
Cool
Tools: Paper Trimmer (126889), Stamp-a-ma-jig (101049), Stampin Sponges (101610)
The
Perfect Touches – Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Snail (104332), Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon (122332)
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by Susan Itell | Feb 16, 2013 | Birthday, Masculine |
I told you that this was going to be a busy week….3 birthdays, anniversary and of course Valentines! By now you know I am not a "fussy" stamper as I consider myself quite challenged when it comes to trying different techniques but I am super proud of this "camouflage" effect card – now this is WAY out of the box for me! Our dear friend Curt turned 50 on Valentine's Day and tonight we are going to a surprise 50th for him and being that he is a "Big Hunter" the theme of the party is "camo" and this is the PERFECT card! For once it will be great to not have to worry about what to wear…everyone is wearing camouflage!
I did a google search for a "Camouflage Birthday Card" and poof….one came up from a SU demonstrator, Karen Phillip.It was from a post back from 2010 – isn't the internet wonderful! I read the technique and thought to myself – I feel like I am reading a recipe…well I love to cook so I thought – "I'm going to try this"! I looks hard when you see all of the steps – but it was super fast and easy! Start with Very Vanilla Card Stock to make it all "inked" up….try this and have fun!
I was seeing words like spritz with alcohol…scrunch up…spritz again and I started to laugh as I have never used the spritz tool once but you have to start somewhere! The stamp you can purchase as a single stamp called Woo Hoo! and I totally recommend using your bone folder to smooth out the paper after the poor little piece went through so much! If you ever need a guy card…here you go! Have fun and please let me know what you think of it!
Step 1: Using ink pad, cover Very Vanilla card stock completely with Sahara Sand
Step 2: Scrunch card stock between hands in both directions
Step 3: Open card stock
Step 4: Ink up paper with Always Artichoke ink pad. Leave some areas uncovered
Step 5: Spritz with alcohol and scrunch lightly, open carefully
Step 6: Ink over Always Artichoke ink pad
Step 7: Ink over with Soft Suede ink pad
Step 8: Spritz again lightly with rubbing alcohol
Step 9: Turn card stock face done and run Bone Folder over the back of card stock
Step 10: Allow to dry
Step 11: If you feel you need more color, add what you need using either a sponge or ink pad.
Spritz again and allow to dry
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Woo Hoo! Single Stamp (132661), Memorable Moments (126682)
Paper: Very Vanilla (101650), Always Artichoke (105119), Soft Suede (115318) and Crumb Cake (120953), Neutrals Designer Paper (117157) for lining envelope
Ink: Sahara Sand (126976), Always Artichoke (126972), Soft Suede (126978)
Cool
Tools: Paper Trimmer (126889), Stampin Spritzer (126185),Bone Folder (102300)
The
Perfect Touches – Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Snail (104332)
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by Susan Itell | Feb 12, 2013 | Masculine, Thinking of you |
As promised, I said that all of my posts this week with the exception of Thursday would all feature a "freebie" from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog! Stampin' Up is in full swing with this super party and not only is it a great time to earn free product, it truly is a no brainer to become a Stampin' Up Demonstrator as you can pick $156.50 worth of ANY product you want for $99.00! It is as simple as that! No strings attached….you can join today…stop tomorrow! Stampin; Up truly does let you run your business "Your Way"!
Today's adorable card was inspired by super talented SU Demonstrator, Brandi Cox. I was "surfing around" and saw this and thought – this would be a perfect card to make and send to my Dad as he is a coffee junkie!!! At first glance it looks a bit difficult but always remember, if I can do it…anyone can do it – remember…I am the challenged stamper! I watched how she did it and then changed it up a bit!
Naturally the Patterned Occasion Stamp Set from SAB was the perfect stamp for this fun coffee card! We all know how much I love Crumb Cake so that was a no brainer and I just went to my designer series paper to see what hit me and BAM – the Comfort Cafe Paper screamed CUT ME!!! The rest is history as I took SU's advice on what colors coordinate with the Comfort Cafe!
Using the Early Espresso…..as it is my favorite brown, I ran it through Mr. Big Shot with the Square Lattice Embossing Folder ~ love the depth it gives!!! One tip……adhesives are hard to use to get a "good stick" after you use an embossing folder, but I have found the best is to use the multipurpose glue, not only is it a great value ($3.95) but it is super strong!!!
I will say – I did use a ton of my Stampin vitamins….( no not M&M's)…..Stampin' Dimensionals! I really wanted this card to stick out! Just love those sticky pop-able gems! Then what can I say…the liner on the envelope did make this one special card!
Please feel free to email me if you would like me to send you more tricks and dimensions in how to make this card! My next venture is going to be doing videos ( no idea when) but this card truly was so much fun to make that I had it down within 10 minutes…..I just love things that look challenging and come to find out that they aren't! If I can do it YOU can do it…..I would love to help you find your inner paper crafter!!!! Until tomorrow….
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Patterned Occasions – Sale-A-Bration!!! clear – 129624, wood – 129621
Paper: Very Vanilla(101650), Cajun Craze (11984), Crumb Cake (120953), Midnight Muse (126843), Early Espresso(119686), Comfort Cafe Designer Paper(126898)
Ink: Early Espresso(126974)
Cool
Tools: Paper Trimmer (126889), Mr Big Shot (113439), Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976), Owl Builder Punch (118074)
The
Perfect Touches – Stampin Dimensionals (104430),Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755)
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by Susan Itell | Feb 6, 2013 | Masculine, Thank You, Thinking of you |
Well for those of you that know me….by nature I am not a "vintage gal" and I was honestly hesitant to get this Feeling Sentimental Stamp Set but then again…it was FREE and I thought -"What the heck…I'll give it a try!" I needed a masculine card for a dear friend and I put my thinking cap on and POOF….I actually love it!
I was first inspired by a fellow Pals demonstrator, Liz Hughes and my Upline, Mary Fish with this technique! I am SIMPLY BORING when it comes to "trying differnt techniques" but after seeing their videos I thought….what the heck – I'll try Clear Block Stampin! Not only did I like the results…it was fun – out of the box for me…and I think my card looks great….what do you think!?!?
I truly do love the Crumb Cake paper and matching envelopes….it always creates a soft and welcoming look and feel to your card!. I did ink up my clear blocks with the crumb cake ink and used Very Vanilla for my card stock! The sentiments and stamp was done in early espresso-(my favorite brown)
Two things that every single card has that I do….easy-peasy…..stampin dimensionals and lined envelopes – why? I love the POP and I love the finishing touch of class that it give to your envelope! I added the 1/4' stitched grosgrain ribbon to add a little flair and me being the "bow challenged" person I am…..well the simple knot works for me!
It is great to make a card for someone that you read the sentiment and it "speaks to you" – this is exactly what this did for me! I made this for my daughters riding trainer who always go above and beyond for myself and Hannah! The stamp set is called One in a Million and trust me – Tom is one in a million to us!
I love to get feedback from you…please let me know how you liked this card and let me know how I can help you achieve your goals! With this being the special time of Sale-A-Bration….this IS the perfect time to join the Stampin Up family and support your habit! I feel blest to be part of the PALS and the network of support, inspiration and just plain fun makes this a blast! Remember for just $99 you can pick $156.50 worth of whatever your heart desires!!! I would love to have you be a part of the fun that I am having! Remember….shopping is a click away and it will be shipped directly to your door AND becoming a Stampin Up Demonstrator is one click away and you will have ME and be a part of the super fun Stampin Pretty Pals! Until tomorrow!
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Feeling Sentimental (FREE – Sale-a-Bration)
Paper: Crumb Cake (12o953), Very Vanilla (101650), Neutrals Designer Series Paper(117157)
Ink: Early Espresso ( 126974)
Cool
Tools: Stampin' Up! Trimmer (126889)
The
Perfect Touches – Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (126871)
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