by Susan Itell | May 8, 2015 | New Product |
Good Friday to all…the weekend is here and it is time for me to have fun over the weekend playing with my new goodies. I was away all day yesterday but when I drove down our lane every finger and toe was crossed that the "Brown Man" paid me a visit….and he did!
I know you all are super excited to get the new products and play and trust me….May is always such a busy month for everyone and I know that these next couple of weeks are going to Z O O M by and June 2nd will be here!
As sad as I was to see the last group of In Colors leave us….these are fabulous. I am being totally honest – I still have a "heart throb" for Strawberry Slush but I know that these are going to be great additions to the paper color family.
Do you have a favorite? Please leave a comment and let's all hear what everyone likes! We all have a hard time with change…but I know that you are going to love working with these.
I had a bit of fun with a new stamp set and I know that you are going to like this one too, but today we are just focusing on the NEW In Colors!
When I pulled the papers out of the box…I thought to myself…blog about your 1st thoughts when you see each color….so here you go!
- Cucumber Crush – Wow…Love it…Will be great with Black & White…Bold…Fun!
- Delightful Dijon – Fall…Very Rich…Will look stunning Navy & White…Much better in person!
- Mint Macaron – Can you say GORGEOUS!!!…Lots of Blue Undertones…Will look great with Very Vanilla & Soft Suede
- Tip Top Taupe – YES – a great NEW Neutral!!!…A perfect blending color…LOVE the name! Will look great at the holiday with Very Vanilla and Always Artichoke
- Watermelon Wonder - Crisp…not as pink as I thought….Very clear and bold…Will look great with Grey's.
Are you excited? I sure am and I am super happy to share them with you. I know that you are going to adore the new catalog and I know that our new friends of the "In Colors" are going to be great friends for the next 2 years!
You too can get these in colors now….please click here to see the post from Wednesday…and you can see for yourself a sneak peek of the items that are available for preorder – it is a total win-win and why not – we all love Stampin' Up! and I would adore helping you have FUN!
Thanks for popping in and tomorrow is the fun weekend 2 day post that many of you enjoy! Let us know what is your favorite color….I love hearing your favorites.
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by Susan Itell | Jan 6, 2015 | New Product, Sale-A-Bration, Super Easy |
Today, January 6th is a day that Stampin' Up! crazed fans have been looking for…the day that a double-whammie happens – The Occasions Catalog AND Sale-A-Bration begins! That in itself deserves a WOOT-WOOT cause you can earn some WOOF-WOOF's!
Before we get to today's super cute card…I need to make you laugh! Last night John said to me..."It amazes me that you all get so darn excited about a new catalog….and then he said – you know….it's a great thing what you all do….I wish more people understood the passion you all have" Now…. I rest my case….IS HE THE BEST OR WHAT!
The catalogs will be on my side bar of my post sometime today but until my dear friend and amazing gu-ru Patsy Waggoner has the time to put them up….here are the links for them! You can grab a cup of coffee….turn the phone off and take it all in!
Click here for the Occasions Catalog
and
Click here for the Sale-a-bration FUN!
Let's get to the card as it makes me smile! I used this stamp set last week and I know that I am going to use it over and over again in many ways as to me it's a keeper and the best thing is…it's FREE and I adore the name – Best Day Ever!
This is blending the best of both worlds! That super fun paper is not a new DSP in the Occasions Catalog…it's a freebie with the Sale-A-bration collection and it is called Irresistibly Yours Specialty DSP( there are 6 different patterns) and the super fun thing about it is…you can add any color to the glossy paper and the images POP!
What do I mean – I used a sponge and dabbed it in the Blushing Bride ink and then "swirled it on the paper" and PRESTO – magic happened! This is one GREAT paper and the ideas are endless! You will get a free 1/4 sheet of all 6 of these fun papers with the paper share that I am offering!
It's hip to be square and today is no different! This is a 4 1/2" card and you can see that it is super sweet and just fun! I used the Banner Framelits to bring the focal point to the forefront.
This stamp set is just too cute for words and I know that I will (hopefully) be able to "stash" some away for future blog candy give-aways!
I lifted this portion up with Stampin' Vitamins aka Stampin' Dimensionals as we all know that these make everything shine!
There are so many things that are a "girls best friend" and today…it is pearls…NEW ribbon and oh…a sweet flower! The perfect finishing touch!
The Envelope Punch Board (which is on SALE THIS WEEK with the weekle deals) and the Subtles Designer Series paper stack was the perfect end to this sweet card! I call these 2 products…."Peanut Butter & Jelly" as they always makes a card shine!
Well…are you excited…..are you making your list and checking it twice?!?!
Please remember that with this New Year, I am offering a rewards program to YOU…for choosing me to help you with your projects! Click here to see the scoop!
This is such an exciting day for us…crazed SUD and know that you are going to have a TON of FUN seeing what everyone is up to! I adore this catalog…..and I am thrilled that Stampin' Up! has offered so many stamp sets in the Photopolymer….
Speaking of exciting….late yeaterday I unveiled the January Stamp of the Month Club offering…please click here to see the scoop and then email me if you want a part of the fun! I take great pride in my kits and I know that not only will you love them, but you will learn new tips, tricks and techniques! This months kit is the Sheltering Tree!
There is just so much going on today….don't forget…every Tuesday Stampin' Up offers weekly deals –click here to see them….my pick this week – the Envelope Punch Board…..under $15.00!!!! (This also makes a GREAT gift to have ready…"just in case"!
Thanks for POPPING in today and enjoy this day! Please do not forget that I am offering a paper and ribbon share and I will be placing an order today (well…probably it is already placed before you see this but I will be ordering again on Thursday)…. this is a fantastic way for you to get a "taste" of the newbies without breaking the bank!
Thanks for being YOU…and remember – today is the BEST DAY EVER….but YOU are the BEST for popping in!
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by Susan Itell | Dec 15, 2014 | Birthday, New Product |
Now this card hopefully makes you laugh!
Stampin' Up! had a preview movie at theatres all over the country to allow SUD see on the "Big Screen" the unveiling of the new catalog and you bet when this stamp set was on the screen…I burst out laughing as knew that it would be on my first order!
From the Herd is a fun and whimsical stamp set that also has fabulous sentiments to make cards fro just about any occasion! I know that this will get used often from my home! I have a dear friend that is celebrating her birthday this week and this is PERFECT for her!
Below is the sketch that I found on clean and simple stamping website and thought it would be a great one for you to play with. I was going to use a simple flower as shown but then "the herd" was making "all kind of sounds" to use them!
The blendabilities were my friend and I just went to town! I adore the fact that this stamp set has so many sentiments in it – it truly covers all bases…from birthdays, to feeling better, to belated birthday's, just for you – you can see that it is a fun one!
The new catalog is available starting January 6th – (that will be here before you know it) I think that you are going to agree with me that it is filled with fun, fresh and unique stamp sets and the new paper = can you say WOWZERS! (I will be doing a paper and ribbon share….stay tuned!)
Here are some more teasers for you….enjoy and I hope that if you have the time….go relieve some stress and find your way to your craft area and make a card with this clean sketch.
The paper I used today is not new…it is from the Flowerpot DSP. The reason I love this paper is it is filled with "small prints" and the colors are very unique. I have showcased this with my Stamp of the Month kit this month and it worked out super!
Enjoy your Monday and remember that today will be the last day for you to take advantage of the Weekly Specials that Stampin' Up! offered this week…they are the best in doing this for use each week! (My pick, the envelope liner framelits) – you know I adore fun envelopes to make you feel special.
Please feel free to leave a comment or shoot me an email – enjoy the day and let's have a great week!
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by Susan Itell | Aug 31, 2014 | Halloween, New Product |
Yesterday's card I used the same stamp/framelits as today card and can you see how totally different they are? This is a keeper set and for the fall/Thanksgiving season, it needs to make it to your work area! It is the Fall Fest Bundle!
I know I have been “square” this week…but here again is another square card for you. Today’s card is a 4 ½” square and I think that this card is just adorable!
From many of the comments and emails I have received I realize that many of you have “fall themed” stamp sets already on your shelf and you know what I say…if you LOVE them and they work for YOU….than I say do the “happy dance” and use them BUT….if not – this is a keeper bundle!
I think the thing I love about this is … – true you can use it for Halloween but you are not limited to just jack-o-lanterns….pumpkins are totally fall and I adore the 4 different leaves for so many projects!
This card came about with things that I just had not but away when I was making all of my cards for the week! Let’s get going!
- The card is very vanilla (4 ½” square) and then the next layer is soft suede just a “smidge” smaller! (Remember…. use the inside of this piece as it will be covered up…save your paper)
- Taking a 4” square and running it through the Big Shot with the Woodgrain Embossing Folder, the fun and texture POPS and the card is coming together!
- Scraps…scraps…scraps – I love using up scraps! Stamping the Pumpkin in Tangerine Tango and the leaves are in Crushed Curry…use the matching framelits to pop them out!
- The Starburst Framelits were out…so what the heck – out came a shape and then I used the circle punch to accent the focal part of the card!
- Speaking of focal…I used the Hardwood Stamp (as I had that out for a card next week) and I stamped a scrap piece in Sahara Sand and used the Banners Framelits to cut the shape out!
- Still not quite sure how to pull it all together, I played around with it and PRESTO – it worked! Taking some linen thread, I tied a simple knot around the stem of the Pumpkin!
- The sentiment is from the And Many More Stamp Set and then popped out with the Word Window Punch!
Did you notice…I did not use 1 stampin’ dimensional on this whole card (that is very unusual for me) I highly suggest for you to use the “green glue” for this card…when I am adhering pieces that I am not 100% sure where they are going to go…I like this adhesive as it gives you some “wiggle room”
- Envelope time…to the punchboard we go – I am still amazed at how this $20.00 tool does soooo many things! The DSP is from the Flaskback DSP; I love that this paper coordinates with Very Vanilla.
Well…whatcha think? Think about this – you could change up the sentiment for a fall birthday or a thinking of you…. thanksgiving…. wow – many options! To me the simplicity and just “clean” lines of this card make it a keeper!
I realize that I have used a bunch of product but I will say that all of the products that I have used are great basics of clean and simple card making. You have heard me say before, using the basics and then slowly adding onto your collections of punches and framelits is the best tip I can give you!
With that said, today is the last day for the Big Shot promotion. This tool is amazing! I thank you for popping by today! Please feel free to email me if I can help you with this card!
We had a text from Hannah and she has arrived safely in India…I cannot wait to hear from her and hear all about the host family she is staying with! Many thanks for your thoughts and emails about her journey!
Monday….MONDAY – yep – Make it Mine Monday is tomorrow!!! I was so touched that many of you missed it last week…it’s back and I cannot wait to see what you come up with!
Have a SUPER Sunday and until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Aug 30, 2014 | Halloween, New Product, Super Easy |
BOO! It is Simple Saturday and is this simple and cute card or what! When I was little, I can remember being a ghost for Halloween and I was so excited to go to the door to get my trick-n-treat goodies…and say BOO to the people opening the door!
This adorable ghost is from the new must have stamp/set bundle called Fall Fest. There is no doubt that it needs to be purchased as a bundle for 2 reasons!
- You will save an instant 15%
- Who wants to “fussy cut” these images when you have the framelits that match that can do the trick!
Please make sure that you pop back tomorrow as I have a super beautiful Fall/Halloween card using this set in a totally different way!
There is not much to this but here you go!
- I cut the Black Paper to a note card size, 5” X 3 ½ and then cut another piece just a “smidge smaller”…You’ll see why as I wanted this to be a super simple card!
- To the smaller black piece I took it to the Big Shot…(just a couple more days for this Big Shot Promotion) and cut out my ghost….BOO! You will lift this piece up with Stampin' Dimensionals!
- To the FUN part. Something that I do not thing we all use often but when we do…the smiles come out! That is using White Vellum Paper. I think that the reason that we do not use it often is that it is hard to conceal the adhesive as it shows through so this is why I cut the black piece smaller than the card!
- Is he cute or what!?!?! I used the black marker to make the eyes and mouth….(please do not stress about it….just do it! )This card will make anyone smile and the DSP is from the Back to Black paper!
I hope that this brings a smile to your face! It does mine. I will use a white gel marker to write my message inside but if you feel more comfortable, simply add a piece of whisper white so you can use black to write!
I know that you are going to be smiling when you see tomorrows card – I think it is a "keeper" card and I plan to make many of them to send to friends and family….actually I think that this is going to be the card that I send to people that place an order with me!
Please remember that for every order I receive until Monday evening at 9 p.m. eastern time, your name will go in the “cyber pot” with random.org to win your choice of (2) Designer Series Paper from the new catalog along with 6 handmade cards from me!
PLEASE NOTE: When you place an order with me and click the "no contact" option, there is NO WAY that I can find out who you are - which means that I can not say "thank you" or send you a card…or put you in the drawing for the DSP and 6 cards! If you have done this by mistake, please email me.
On a personal note…Hannah left today for India…L O N G trip but she is soooooo ready and excited for her adventure!
BOO….have a great day and until tomorrow
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by Susan Itell | Aug 29, 2014 | Embossing Folders, Fall Cards, New Product |
Well I told you that once the new catalog came out that I would have some inspiration to the max for you – I also told you that I was making a bunch of square cards and today I have a special one for you (well I think that it is special)
I think that this bundle, the Wonderous Wreath is going to a HUGE HIT…just think about it – you can change the colors out to make it work for all 4 season!
Today I am showing you a “Fall” themed card. Hands down, Fall is my very favorite time of the year and I am hoping that we will have a great Fall filled with crisp and cool evenings…the beautiful colors of the leaves…soft and chewy ginger cookies and hot apple cider….I just love Fall!
Ok – I will hop off memory lane…it’s a great lane but I know that you are wanting to hear about the scoop of today’s card!
- The base is a 4 ½” square card in Very Vanilla and then the accent colors I used were Tangerine Tango and my go-to neutral, soft suede!
- Let’s get back to this great stamp set/bundle. It is a photopolymer which makes it SUPER EASY to stamp as you can see right through the image! The colors I used were Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango and Soft Suede.
- The wreath was a cinch to pop out with the matching framelits but below in the photos you can see how I also used other framelits (or you could use other circlualr framelits or a punch)
TIP ALERT: I cut through both the Soft Suede and the Tangerine Tango to maximize the effect of a wreath – it was super easy and I think that the end result shows it!
- You can see that the Soft Suede piece, I cut out the center and then I ran it through the Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder, (I am sorry, I know I use this a bunch but I simply cannot get enough of it!)
- Lifting up the layered piece with Stampin’ Dimensionals did the trick, those little gems never let us down.
- The sentiment came from the For All Things Stamp Set! I snipped it into a banner with my paper snips…quick – DONE!
- Let’s talk about the super simple yet effective of the “bow” – we all know that I am bow challenged but this worked…”just fine” for me! I used the Baked Brown Sugar Bakers Twine and then also used a piece of the gold bakers twine and I “pulled” out the gold part…BAM – LOVE IT! I used a simple mini glue dot to hold it into place!
- Envelope time…since I needed to make my own envelope, I decided to go different, soft suede and I will use a white pen to address it! HOW FUN! The back flap I used a scrap of embossed very vanilla but look at the front!
- A simple scrap that is 1” wide and with the help of the Stamp-a-ma-jig…let the fun begin!
I know that this stamp set/bundle is going to be a “Out of the Ballpark item” and I am excited to share with you in the future more samples! I hope that this post made you excited for Fall and also the possibilities of this stamp set.
I am sure that you have been having FUN going through this new catalog…so much to take in, I must admit that I still go through it and still see more!
The weekend is here and I hope that you have a great weekend ahead – it is the holiday of Labor Day which means in many areas, the end of the summer season and the beginning of school!
Please remember that for every order I receive until Monday evening at 9 p.m. eastern time, your name will go in the “cyber pot” with random.org to win your choice of (2) Designer Series Paper from the new catalog along with 6 handmade cards from me!
Have a fabulous day and get ready to let the “Fall Season” in your heart…thanks for popping in and please share my blog with your family and friends!
I am an email away….until tomorrow!
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