by Susan Itell | Sep 3, 2016 | Fall Cards, Simple Saturday |
Happy Holiday Weekend and before we get to the Simple Saturday Card…I hope and pray for all of those that have been affected by the terrible storm hitting Florida and coming up the East Coast. Wow – it seems like more and more we hear about natural disasters and it is just devastating. Be safe!
Years ago, there was a stamp set that Stampin’ Up had called “Totally Trees” (I think that it was before I became a SUD) and I loved it….actually I still have it as there was just something about that “hit me – loved the simplicity of it!
When this Holiday Catalog came out, the stamp set that I am using today reminded me of it – this is called Totally Trees and it is a fun, fresh and can be very modern version of the above mentioned stamp set!
Now come on…do you agree that this is a super simple card? Pop back tomorrow to see it stepped up a bit and then I will also share with you the dimensions for you to make this yourself! I think that this layout would be a great card to make up and leave the sentiment off….then when you need a card in a jig – pull a stamp out and go for it!
The sentiment is from Cottage Greeting…and you all know that I adore this set and if you do not have it…this is simple….it is just 3 words…
YOU NEED IT!
The sentiments are super and clean…the little stamps are “perfect” to add here and there, I just love this one and when in doubt – pull this out!
The below picture will give you a glimpse of this new paper pack – Fall at its finest! The colors and the textures are so fresh – something for all style of cardmaking! I think that this would be great at Thanksgiving, I always try to make some sort of 3-D for my table!
Because this is a photopolymer stamp….SUPER EASY to stamp…just see through and stamp away! Today I used the Soft Suede for the Tree and then Old Olive for the leaves!
I hope that you enjoyed this little bit of fall fun and I “Hope that your day is wonderful”. Here is an update on my friends son – he is doing FANTASTIC…I am so proud of him and his bravery is amazing. He is determined to get home as soon as possible and the best thing is his Mom is a nurse/physical therapist so she will be not only the BEST MOM (and she is) but also THE BEST THERAPIST for him!
I hope that if you are traveling this weekend, please be safe. We are at the best place in the world….HOME! Hannah is coming home so I am super excited to see her….and off to the barn we will go~ no matter how tired she is, she is never too tired to go ride!
See you tomorrow and get ready for another sweet card!
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by Susan Itell | Aug 27, 2016 | Christmas, Simple Saturday, Uncategorized |
Happy Weekend….I have a Simple Saturday card for you today but I do hope that you will pop back tomorrow to see the “stepped up” version…side by side – YOU decide! I adore reading your comments and getting feedback – this is how we all learn…each of us have gifts…have “nuggets” of tips and tricks and when we share through our comments…we all learn!
Before we get to the card for today….we have a BLOG CANDY WINNER…WOOT-WOOT to “Karen L” ( see her comment below) and please email me your address so I can get your goodies in the mail! I did enjoy reading your comments – WOW……I WANT TO GO TO A STAMP CAMP….LOVED that comment – wouldn’t it be a HOOT of a weekend if we could all be together.
When I was a Creative Memories Consultant, I held along with others a FANTASTIC WEEKEND retreat…it was filled with FUN, LAUGHTER, INSPIRATION and ENDLESS MEMORIES! I admit, it was a TON of WORK but days after the weekend…I was always ready to do it again!
Thanks for all of the great comments….
Now I must say, this is my kind of card…right up my alley and I am eager for you to see tomorrows to get your feedback ( I DO TREASURE your ideas and comments) – but I will say, this weekend post will definitely be in the running for one of my cards (I like to make up several different cards as I admit, I have a hard time deciding on just one)
Clean, Classic, FUN & DONE! Here is a great glimpse of the Regal DSP Paper Stack (Garden Green) – I LOVE these stacks and that is exactly why I always offer them with my product shares…so many of you have not had the opportunity to try them or many of you have overlooked them in the catalog, trust me…..I think I went almost 2 years before I discovered them! Remember my motto…
“When in doubt, pull the DSP Paper Stacks OUT!”
Here are the products used for this beauty! Pop back tomorrow to see the stepped up version but better than that for many of you…the dimensions and all of the tips and trick I did to make this clean and simple card! I can’t wait to hear how you like this card…I think it is a great way to KICK START Holiday Cards as I have really not shared a bunch yet (Truth be told, I found it hard to get int he mood for the Holidays when it is 95 degrees!) 😀
Again, many thanks for all of the comments yesterday – it was great fun to read through them. I will say, at least I found that I had other friends on the Island of not being a fan of that Paper Pumpkin Kit last month…..BUT….
I hope it showed you that there are ways to take something we have….change it to make it work for you! I think that the thing I liked the least about the kit was the paper, I am a traditional paper-crafter and it was just not my favorite but I loved the sentiments and floral stamps!
See you in the morning….I am excited for your feedback!
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by Susan Itell | Aug 6, 2016 | Birthday, Simple Saturday |
O.k. – does this silly guy just make a smile come to your face! 🙂 There is just something about his expression that cracks me up! He looks like he just wants to say, HELLO – what’s your name….my name is Llama, Mr. Llama but you can just call me Llama!
I am super excited for this 2 day post for you all….but you need to pop back tomorrow to see something that will really make you smile….probably – BURST out laughing….so I warn you, no coffee in your mouth when you click on my blog tomorrow!
The ideas are ENDLESS for this simple card! Because this comes as a bundle it means 2 things:
- You will save an instant 10%
- It has framelits….so just crank Mr. Llama through Mr. Big Shot and PRESTO – he is a hunk!
Today I chose to use the DSP, Festive Birthday which actually is shown with this bundle on page 11in the Annual Catalog. The little bit of “paper piecing” I did was super simple. I stamped the blanket for Mr. Llama and then cut it out (the great thing is….the fringe is already on Llama so all you have to do is “green glue” the rectangle) and then for the festive banner, a simple snip in 2 areas to again, green glue down!
Let’s chat about the sentiment! I am not a huge fan of inking up with markers the area that you want to stamp (but trust me, there are times that YOU JUST HAVE TO DO THAT) but for today I just masked off the words that I did not want expose….STAMPED…and then reversed it to get the next color. I find using a very “low tack” masking tape works great! (you can buy that in the painting section of Lowes/Home Depot etc…)
To give “Mr. Llama” some ground, a quick swish of the aqua painter and Sahara Sand is all that was needed – super fast, super easy…..super effective!
If you received this…You would first LOVE the festive envelope but then when you slid “Mr. Llama” out – you would cherish it! I think he looks quite handsome with his dapper envelope!
Here is your 411, Directory Assistance photo for you to pin! (do you remember when we used 411 all of the time to get a phone number…..way before computers!!!!) 😀
I am just LOVIN’ that so many of you are being smart stampers and taking advantage of the limited edition Thoughtful Branches Stamp Bundle that I have been showcasing a bunch! Many thanks for your kind comments yesterday…and I will say, even though it is a limited edition, it is a classic that you will use for years to come!
I can’t wait to see you tomorrow….I hope that I am right that you are going to smile – LAUGH OUT LOUD!!!!!
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by Susan Itell | Jul 23, 2016 | Simple Saturday, Uncategorized |
Good WEEKEND…WOW – it is a HOT one on the East Coast but do I have a FUN and SIMPLE card for you today! I am smiling as I really….I really like it! The inspiration for this card came from the Moroccan DSP!
This is something that I do (most of the time)Â ~ I like to pick the paper and then work around my card! Do you ever do that? Call me silly, but I was just itchin’ to use this DSP! I admit, I am not a huge fan of the coordinating stamps sets that work around this paper, but I ADORE this paper – I think that I like the fact that it works with Very Vanilla – I LOVE THAT!!!
I have another confession, I was always scared to death about stamp sets that do “double” and even “triple stampin” – this is what this stamp set does….tomorrow I will share with you the pictures of the different layers but trust me, IF I CAN DO IT – YOU CAN!
After I was at the “end of the diving board”, I decided to take the plunge to try to get comfortable with stamp sets like this! It is sooooooo much easier than you think!
One thing that we all know, punches are “friends to us” and this comes as a bundle and being a bundle you know that it will save you an instant 10%!
I do get many emails/comments that Stampin’ Up! has many, many floral stamp sets….true ~ true but then again, you can always do sooooooo much with flowers and I say – HAVE FUN!
When you look at the above photo you will see that there are a variety of colors….but there are just Dapper Denim and Emerald Envy…..I just “stamped off” and then “full strength” – it really is fun, easy and rewarding!
When you look at the image of the stamp set you can see how there are many stamps the same shape, this is where the shading/layering comes in.
For someone like me that sees things very “straight and boringly forward” – this type of stamp set does intimate me but the “TRUMP CARD” for me was the fact that there was a punch and great resources to help me over my “hump of can I do it”….
I hope that you feel the same way as I do, I adore this card! These colors are so rich and vibrant and let’s chat about the sentiment….sooooo fun and different with just an amazing font! I think that we all can think of many to send this to!
The envelope was made with the Envelope Bunch Board and again, this piece of plastic makes me sooooo happy as it makes ME look good and I know that it will make YOU look good as well. I laugh at when I first bought this ~ it was a HUGE intimation factor for me and I admit, I had it for a while before I took the plunge to figure it out!
I hope that you will pop back tomorrow to see what I have up my sleeve and also I will go into depth about how to “man handle” doing layered stamping….it really is SOOOOO easy!
Have a great day……I say, “STAY INSIDE” as it is HOT…..and take advantage of the beauty of shopping from home…..the best thing is BONUS DAYS….I am happy that I have taken advantage of this incentive…and I hope that you will too!
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by Susan Itell | Jul 16, 2016 | Simple Saturday, Thank You, Uncategorized |
It is the weekend and that means that it is time for a 2 day post that you all have seemed to love….for those of you that are NEW….welcome and let me share with you what I do on the weekends!
On Saturday, I share with you a card and I call it Simple Saturday…as you know me – Simple Susan and then tomorrow I will try to STEP up the card and we call that Step It Up Sunday! If you have not already done so, please subscribe to my blog so you do not miss a dose of fun! You can do so on the right side of my blog!
This super sweet and classic Mason Jar is from the Jar of Love Bundle! True you could purchase this set a la carte but that would be silly as purchasing it as bundle will mean that you get an instant 10% off and we all live a deal! I invite you to LOOK at all of the amazing elements to this bundle…
I know that many of you do not have all of the colors of ink pads and that is great….you need to “build up” you inventory to see what works for you …and what does not tickle your fancy.
Today’s card, I am just using the sweet sugarplum for the color of the flowers (it looks like 2 different ink colors, right?….HOW DID I DO IT? Easy – I just stamped off the ink to get it lighter and then used the next stamp “full strength” to give the depth!
I know that many of you might be saying….why in the world did you use this new Thoughtful Branches for just the “Thank You” – I know that it seems silly but tomorrow it will make sense to you…so hang tight!
Remember that the below bundle is available for you to purchase on August 2nd – 31st (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST) and if you click here you will see another post I did earlier in the week using it! (I call this a keeper)
This is a 4 1/4″ Square Card (square cards make me 🙂 and you can see that I am keeping this super simple today. The flowers that are in this bundle are sweet and super easy to make…WHY???? They are labeled with an arrow so you know exactly how to place them (also – this is a photopolymer stamp….so even easier)
That wonderful Envelope Punch Board is the shining star in making the envelope today. I admit, when Stampin’ Up! came out with Envelope Paper I was a bit skeptical as I thought that because it was a bit thinner, it would not hold up…but I was wrong. To me, it adds a fun twist from a white envelope and the color allows you to still easily read with a black pen!
You all know that I am a firm believer in our trimmer as our trimmer allows you to cut and score BUT.…I will say that I prefer to use the Simply Scored to get a super deep scoring like I have done on this card…this is a technique that I do often but one that I never get tired of.
There are many times that I think, do you get tired of seeing the same techniques? I hope not because I hope that you can see that there are so many different cards that we make and send and if you have something that WORKS??? why not do it again and again!
I am excited to share with you tomorrow what I did….enjoy the day and please come back tomorrow as I will share with you the measurements so you can CASE away!
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by Susan Itell | Jul 9, 2016 | Baby, Simple Saturday, Uncategorized |
A baby always touches your heart strings…and it is super fun to make a special card in the celebration! Last weekend when Hannah was home, she shared with me that a co-worker was getting ready to have a baby and they knew that it was going to be a girl!
Naturally…..I HOPPED ON IT and said, “Can I make you a card?” – I was so excited as I admit, I broke down and purchased this ADORABLE stamp set, Made with Love because of the sweey sample that was in the catalog (page 59). I knew that I wanted to CASE this card and thanks to Hannah’s friend having a baby…you get to see it for this 2 day post!
This stamp set goes with the Baby’s First Framelit Dies and I admit, I have not used them as much as I thought I would when it first came out to coordinate with the Something for Baby Stamp Set…. but now…new story with this stamp set! 🙂
When we have the opportunity to have a set of die cuts that will help us make the “cutting process” not only easier but faster ~ I say, YES ~ sign me up! Remember, it is that time thing that gets us every time!
This has been around for a while and the shapes are classics! I do not know about you…but when I see a “onesie”, I smile with great memories of the PEEPS being BABY PEEPS!
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I used the Crumb Cake, taking the lead from the sample in the catalog and I adore it! It has a very natural and clean feel to the card but the real FUN was the heat embossing!
When you look at the above picture of the stamp set, you will see that there are many small images…I ADORE when a stamp set has little classic images!
You can see that I used to the max the dots (go figure, I adore dots) and also the super sweet flower! I simply took the Blushing Bride marker to color in the “onesie stripes” and also the centers of the flowers!
Trying to let the embossing and the stamped images be the shining star, I stamped the sentiment onto a scrap of paper ~ flagged the ends and PRESTO …a super cute card!
I ask you….when was the last time you used the heat tool and embossed? I admit, I forget about it as my heat tool is in a drawer and you know the saying, “Out of sight….Out of mind” but I will say I never, EVER get tired of Heat Embossing, it is a HANDS DOWN rewarding technique.
I hope to see you tomorrow…as I do have another version of this card~ I am excited to see how you like it and which one “suits your fancy” A new baby in the world deserves a fun and special card. I think that I have the baby cards that people sent to me when I had a baby (yikes, that was decades ago but I bet there is a box that has them), it is always a special time….and one that is always cherished as it is an amazing miracle!
Please do not forget that we are “IN THE TRENCHES” with the BONUS DAYS and with the heat we have been having, I say that it is much more fun and comfortable to stay inside, shop….stamp & be proud of yourself!
PLEASE remember to keep the email voucher that Stampin’ Up! sends you because there is no way for me to see your codes for you to redeem you $$$$$ off in August! I would suggest printing off the email or writing the codes down in your calendar to remind yourself! 😎
Please click here to see the scoop of the promotion but the best thing is…..
DOUBLE PAW PRINTS
(click the drop down link underneath my blog header) to see the incentive and the Paw Prints Program that I offer! I appreciate YOU and it is my way of saying woot-woot, oops ~ woof-woof!
Enjoy the day and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow, I think that you will like the changes!!!
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