by Susan Itell | May 20, 2015 | SNEAK PEEK!!! |
Would you have a smile on your face if you received this card? I sure would for several reasons…
- Love the Sentiment
- Love the Colors
- Love the Dots
- Love the Layout…Simple & Clean!
Well…this card is a sneak peak from the upcoming new catalog and this stamp set is called Friendly Wishes…and it has wonderful and fresh sentiments.
When I was trying to decide what to blog about today something POPPED out to me and said DO IT…I get emails and comments often about my DOTS! You know that I love DOTS that I make myself…but look – this stamp set has a stamp that is 6 DOTS IN A ROW!
I did use my Stamp a ma jig (as it is my friend and it helps the type A in me) and I was just tickled with making a border out of DOTS from a stamp!
I couldn't resist that I carried the theme across the front of the envelope and added a simple heart that is also in the stamp set just so you could get a feel of how long the DOT stamp it! Woot-woot!
Confession time = I ADORE the new Banner Triple Punch that will be available on June 2nd…and you are going to love it as well as having a speed tool like a punch makes us happy = it is that simple!
Another confession = I am going to really….really miss the All Abloom Paper Stack…the colors are just fabulous and it is on the bye-bye list and it is just $3.48, remember to check out the retiring products and especially the accessories as they are just while supplies last!
Look at the print of the DSP and do you see the scattered DOTS? This was another reason why I thought that this paper, the sentiments and the DOTS were a total win-win!
I know that everyone is getting excited for the new catalog and I just cannot wait to hold the new goodies in my hand!
Are you itching as well? Please do not forget that you can order the new products that are available on the preorder….pick $125.00 worth of products and just pay $99.00 and it ships for free.
Stampin' Up! is allowing us to share with you these PDF's so you can see first hand in how you can get your hands on these goodies now and then be able to turn around and place a one time 30% off discount when the catalog goes live….or if you just wish to get the kit and do nothing – that's great as well!
Please feel free to email me and I can help you with great picks to get to that $125.00 mark…..just think – you'll get the new goodies now…..get $26.00 in free product and then save more as it ships for free!
Click here to get going…you will not regret it as there is nothing to regret….as the saying goes…"Try it – you might like it"!! If you just want the great sale…that is "Just Fine" with me as I will be here and we will always be friends!
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by Susan Itell | Jan 4, 2015 | Sale-A-Bration, SNEAK PEEK!!! |
Good Morning! I hope that everyone is having a great weekend! I must say…I was having a tough time getting my engine started this weekend but no one came to my "pity party" so I decided to go to the gym…take my mind off of the house and it was a great move!
How about this sweet card to brighten your day….it is rainy and bleak on the East Coast and I need some rays of sunshine! This is a sneak peak of the catalog that is unveiled on Tuesday….48 hours and counting…we all can see it….we all are excited! The stamp set is called So You.
One thing (well there are lots of things) that make me "SMILE" in this new catalog is that there are many, many great sentiments like this that can truly stand on their own! I love the font and I am super happy that we have so many great options with this catalog!
I have a confession, you know that I adore square cards and I must admit….my Envelope Punch Board had dust on it ……which means that I have not made a square card for a while…..those holidays get you in many ways!
Let's get going as I hope that this card "picks you up" and makes you "SMILE".…please feel free to CASE away!
- The Card size is a 4 1/2" Square.
- The white stamped piece is a 3 7/8" square
- The White Mat is 4 1/8" square
- Letting the stamp set do it's magic…it is a 1-2-3- card! A quick POP of a daffodil delight with the 1" circle punch and then some dashes around did the trick!
- Let's get to the Crushed Curry Bakers Twine…I shared with you last week that Bakers Twine is a product that I did not use a bunch in the past and now….I love it! Not only is it the best "bang for your buck" but having multiple strands…makes the WOW happen…quick!
Did you notice that I am using both the Daffodil Delight and Crushed Curry at the same time….sometimes it just works! Never be afraid to play with color…..
- Out comes the envelope punch board…I must admit, it felt great to use it and wow – it is so darn tootin' easy! Just folllow the guide on the base and you will never go wrong!
- How about this super fun liner….it is a Sale-A-Bration FREEBIE and it is one that you will want to have! I am having a blast playing with this paper!
(Remember, you can get the swatches and also 1/4 sheets of this paper for FREE with the Occassions Paper and Ribbon Share I am offering….click here to see the post)….I will be ordering 1st thing on Tuesday!
I hope that this clean and simple card brought a smile to your face! Please feel free to email me if you have any questions of this post. I have not used Daffodil Delight a bunch lately – and it brought some sunshime to me today! Yellow always does this for me…a quick "pick me up"
Many thanks for all of the emails and comments about Rosie…she is "perking" up some…but I can say that I have never had a dog have such a hard time. She ADORES John and he left for about 2 hours yesterday and Hannah and I could not get her to stop whining for him!
Below is her in a chair – RIGHT BY JOHN…..putting that darn puzzle together!
Until tomorrow! Enjoy your day….
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by Susan Itell | Jan 1, 2015 | SNEAK PEEK!!!, Super Easy |
Woot-Woot…it is the NEW YEAR! What a great way to start the New Year with a Pals Paper art Challenge. Please make sure that you pop over to the PPA Website to see not only what the design team came up with…but to see the inspiration that others did as well – a total inspiration to the max!
Today is a Color Challenge using Silver, Wisteria Wonder and Night of Navy. When I saw the colors, I was challenged! First – I did not have any silver paper left and Wisteria Wonder is not a color that I use often (sorry Arianne)! The minute I saw this little bow punch, I knew a super simple New Years Card would be in the works!
This will be my 1st post of 2 today, as later I will share with you part #2 of my Blog Candy saying goodbye to 2014 and Hello to 2015! You can have (2) chances to win so make sure that you check them out!
This is a SUPER SIMPLE card that focuses on a "sneak peak" that you will be able to order starting next Tuesday, January 6th! You are going to LOVE the new catalog and the sale-a-bration items are….3 simple letters – WOW!
Here you go my friends! You could easily switch up the bow tie and place a simple flower, birthday candle or actually nothing at all – just let the embossing part do it's thing (heck – you could use 2 colors and adhere them together with Sticky Strip as the seam is cover with the thin strip of paper)
- The base is my go-to note card in Whisper White!
- The Wisteria Wonder is 4 5/8" X 3 1/8" and then the Whisper White is 4 1/2" X 3" and then I ran just the top portion through the Big Shot with the Large Polka Dot Folder so I can have the bottom part a backfrop to stamp my sentiment!
- The sentiment is from the Tenny Tiny Wishes Set and if you do not have this…than you need to click that SHOP NOW button and get it – it is truly one of those "life savers" sets!
- To cover the seam part of the start and stop of the embossing I simply took a skinny piece of card stock to "break up" the area!
- To the adorable bow…this is using the new punch, appropriately called Bow Builder Punch and wowers….easy peasy! I used the All is Calm DSP (This is how I snuck in the silver) and then wrapped the other colors to make it pop! Glue dots to the rescue…and DONE!
- To the envelope fun…I simply took a piece of Wisteria White that is 2" X 5 1/2" and then ran it through the Big Shot the the Polka Dot Folder and using the "green glue" I took a very this bead of glue just around the outer edge and then placed the paper….(I do suggest to let it dry good before you take your scissors and trim the excess away!)
That is it! So simple yet so fun! Thanks for popping in and look for my 2nd post a bit later! You will want to read it and leave a comment so you can have a chance to win BOTH Blog Candy #1 and then the next post which is a dozen of handmade cards made me ME!
Here is to a WONDERFUL 2015 filled with help, tips and inspiration to you! Please feel free to email me and I deeply thank you for your ongoing support to my Stampin' Up! fun!
Until later!
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by Susan Itell | Dec 30, 2014 | Sale-A-Bration, SNEAK PEEK!!! |
Now this is a "Susan kind of card"...it makes me smile, it makes me happy, I adore the colors and I just love the simplicity of it! This is what I call a 1-2-3 card and I never get tired of these "secret weapons"
The key and secret of this card is to pick a small pattern paper and it you can find a pattern (like this one) that works both horizontally as well as vertically as you can get 10 cards out of 1 sheet of DSP! This card is all sneak peaks from the new Occasions catalog and Sale-a-bration….the best news is…a week from today you can order all of these goodies!
Let's get going! I hope that you keep this "formula" for future cards!
- The base of the card is my go to – Whisper white Notecards and envelopes….simply could not, would not be without them – I just love them!
- The "star" and focal part of the card is the GREAT paper from the Sale-a-bration catalog…it is called Best Year Ever and it is a fabulous paper….remember, you can get the swatches of this paper free by ordering the color swatches from my product share and trust me….when you see them – you will be doing the happy dance! Click here to see the post!
TIP ALERT: You can 10 cuts of the DSP from one sheet of paper. The size is 3" X 4 1/2". This is how you do it!
Take the DSP and make a 3" cut and then 4 1/2" and you will be left with a 4 1/2" cut…..cut the 3" piece into (2) 3" X 4 1/2" and then to the 4 1/2" strips…cut them intp (3) equal pieces = PRESTO…you will have 10 cuts!
- I matted the DSP with Pool Party just a 1/4" larger = 3 1/4" X 4 3/4" Please do not forget that this is a perfect time to use the "center" of this Pool Party piece to pop out punches….framelits etc….as it will be totally covered by the DSP!
- The focal part is the tag made by the Angled Tag Topper Punch. I POPPED them out with both the white and the Coastal Cabana….and I trimmed the white a "smidge" smaller to create the look I was going for!
- Now to stamping – the fun part! This is a sneak peak from the Sale-a-bration catalog and this great stamp set is FREE with a $50.00 order. This is a super fun stamp – love the font – love the message….
TIP ALERT: Stampin' Up! is GREAT! This stamp set that I have used is called Best Day Ever and the BEST news is that Stampin' Up is offering this set to you in all 3 options….clear, wood and photopolymer! Which one would you pick?
- Using the Sale-a-bration ribbon which is another freebie….and also yours free from me with the purchase of the ribbon share….is the perfect POP of color! I then tied a simple bow with the new white twine that is in the Occasions Catalog!
- I need to show you the inside…a simple stamp of the other sentiment in this set is the perfect touch. I am sure that you can think of so many people to send this card to!
A card would not be a "Susan Card" without a FUN envelope! I did a double whammy today….( I just could not resist) A quick liner to the outer flap of the envelope and then a quick stamp to the front is all that was needed!
Don't you agree…that this just makes the whole project! This card is a super cinch to make up LOTS OF….just do it in steps..
- Pull your paper out and cut it
- Use up your scraps to make the tag
- Do all of your stamping at one time
- Line all of your envelopes at one time
Remember….break your projects down and you will be a happy stamper! So….what do you think? Are you smiling….do you like it….please leave me a comment!
To me it is so practical and fun! Please remember today (Tuesday) is the magical day that Stampin' Up! offers the new weekly deals! Thank you Stampin' Up! for doing this for all of us! Click here to see this weeks goodies!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about the post or the Product Shares…I am having great feedback and I know that you are going to adore the new products without having to buy "everything"!
WOWZERS – tomorrow is THE LAST DAY OF THE YEAR…hmmmmmmm maybe you need to pop back…..hmmmmmmm maybe there might be some "BLOG CANDY" to end the year…..
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Dec 28, 2014 | SNEAK PEEK!!!, Valentines |
Before we get to this super cute card that I have for you today…the mystery is solved. Yesterday I shared with you how frustrated I was with the picture quality of yesterday’s card – well you all know that I get myself in a fluster with technology and when I was taking pictures of today’s card – the same thing happen…..PEEP JAMES to the rescue – I had some filter turned on that was making my pictures "wonkie"
So the good news is…my pictures are great for today…(well a heck of a lot better than yesterday) and I hope that you enjoy! To me, this is a great card for Valentines ….and also a great card for just letting someone know how much you care!
Please make sure that you read to the end as you will see where I was inspired! This was too funny, with the Holiday Card Swap, there were 2 cards made with this technique and today's I am sharing what Jeanie made! You know that she is a huge inspiration to me and truly someone that makes me feel so blessed!
This is another great "formula card" so please remember this gem! Let's get going!
- The (real red) is a flat piece of card-stock measuring 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
- The whisper white is 5 1/4" X 4" and then embossed with the Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder (LOVE this folder)
- Taking Jeanie's lead the Deco Framelts was the backdrop of the sentiment focal point. Using the necessary tools for heat embossing…the magic happened!
- To make the points….easy! All you need is (2) pieces of paper that are 4" X 3" and then score at 1' and then fold in~ look at the below picture and you will see how to fold, but also how you can "snip" them off like I did today! This super clean and crisp stripe paper is from the new paper stack in the Occasions Catalog called Stacked with Love.
(This is a great paper stack and I will be offering it in swatches as well as full sheets with the paper and ribbon share I will be offering….I will blog about it soon)
Place some "green glue" on the scored piece and adhere it to the white piece before putting it all together on the red piece. (It sounds super complicated but it really is not)
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- To add some interest, I used the smaller framelit and then embossed again with the sentiment! Fun….right?????
I realize that this card limits you to the ability to write a message and signature…..no worries – simply add a piece of white to the back of the care and you will have plenty of room to write a longer note!
Now let's get to Jeanie's Card…is this a keeper or what! She is truly the best and I am so thankful for her in soooo many ways! She is leaving this morning to be with family in the North….safe and fun travels my friend!
Now we learned yesterday that Karen Hallam has a blog…..now we need to get Jeanie to do the same as her talents are amazing!
This is not only a beautiful card…but the "formula" is stellar for other cards! I adore the gold sheets for the "joy" – so clean and classic!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions and I hope that this "sneak peak" of products that you will be able to order starting January 6th inspires you – they are….total keepers!
If you have ordered from me in the past 6 months, you will receive your catalogs this week along with a goodie from the Sale-a-bration catalog! LOVE the collection this year!
If you are not currently working with a Demonstrator, please email me and I will be happy to send you the (2) new catalogs! Enjoy the day….our puzzle is "blugging" along…..until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Dec 27, 2014 | Sale-A-Bration, SNEAK PEEK!!!, Super Easy, Thank You |
Happy Saturday…I am super happy to share this great card with you today for many reasons…this is the type of card that I call a "formula" that you need to keep for future cards…for all different occasions – this is the kind of card that I refer to as a "keeper"
NOTE: I have had a terrible time getting a good picture of this card…I have taken pictures in 3 different lights and I am super frustrated with the end result. This is truly a beautiful card in person, sorry!
Several months ago I received the below card from Karen Hallam. Karen is one of my downline that lives in beautiful California and the minute I saw this not only did I fall in love with the layout…I knew that I would blog about ir in the future.
Karen makes beautiful cards that are always "clean and classic", she does not have a blog but I wish she did as I know that you would adore her work!
Today I am going to share with you the dimensions from start to finish as I really want you to make this card! Have fun with different DSP and your colors. The other thing that is great about this card is the fact that you do not have a bunch of "bulk" to the card – easily a 1 stamp card!
Let's get going! I will put in parenthesis the colors I used for today but I encourage you to keep these measurements for future cards!
- The base is 9 3/4" X 4 1/4" and then scored at 5 1/2". (Sahara Sand)
- The White inside piece is 5" X 3 3/4"
- The outer layers, solid color (Bermuda Bay) is a 3 3/4" square and the DSP (NEW Sale-a-bration paper, Best Year Ever, that is GORGEOUS)is a 3 1/2" square.
- The sentiment part…outer part (Sahara Sand) is 3 3/4" X 1 1/2" and the white is 3 1/2" X 1 1/4"
That is the formula now just have fun with your sentiment and your embellishments is desired!
Today I am using the Fabulous Four Stamp Set, I adore this set and it is simply a must have! I showcased this set for my Stamp of the Month Club this month, truly a very versatile set.
The punches I used today are the Petite Petals Punch, the Owl Punch for the centers of the flowers and the Itty Bitty Accents Punch…all 3 of these are "must haves" as they are super-duper fillers!
Well…thoughts?!?!? Please feel free to leave a comment and let me know how you like it! I can see so many different cards made from this formula…thinking of you and Birthday for sure! I think that this will be a card layout that I will use next month for the Breast Cancer Cards – the ladies will enjoy putting the layers together!
Are you as confused with the day of the week as I am? Wow, when a holiday hits everything gets all twisted around.
We are still having a great family time together making the most of everyday! Our 2,000 piece puzzle is slowly coming together and tonight is GAME NIGHT….I love playing games!
Feel free to email me if you have any questions and please remember to tell your family and friends about my Blog. I love what I do and I love inspiring you! You can hit the subscribe button and get a dose of Simple Stampin'…enjoy the day and until tomorrow!
Thanks Karen for your inspiration…I have this special card hanging in my work area!
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