by Susan Itell | Apr 12, 2015 | Step it up Sunday!, Super Easy |
Well….here you go – basically just (2) subtle changes! This card just makes me smile and you know what else this card would make…a super gift – You could make a dozen of these and make (3) different sentiments in (4) different color combinations and WOW – you will have a super special gift that anyone would love.
I am sure that you can hardly see the changes but when you hold them in your hand you can see that the little "stepped up" touches are just seconds to do but do "dress it up"!
One thing that I forgot to mention yesterday was that when you "double up" on the flowers like I did…it does make a difference to stamp one on the card and then layer the other one with the glue dot over it. This makes it look great when you curl up the flower petals!
One the above photo you can see that I added the little pearl – this makes it a bit more special but if you did not have a pearl, you could also use the white gel pen and that would do the trick as well! Do you see the little "trio dots" – you know me, this is something that I love to do and it does add depth to your stamped image!
The other trick I did was (2) simple scored lines on both the top and the bottom of the stamped image piece. I liked to turn the stamped image down so the scoring lines are up! This takes simply seconds and makes a huge difference with add no additional product.
One cute card! Have fun with color…have fun with different sentiments…just have fun! That IS the name of the game as without fun we will be stressed and grumpy and that's not fun!
I am having SUPER FUN with Hannah and she had a great day yesterday.The whole barn had a great day. It is just wonderful to be with my barn friends and seeing beautiful horses show their athletic beauty. Jack has spring from the Vets and is happy to be home with his buddies!
Tomorrow is a personal challenge for you from me…I think that you will like it = I am going to give you a hint…it uses (3) pieces of paper and shapes that you all can do!
Thanks for popping in, feel free to email me and until tomorrow….stampin' hugs!
p.s. – I forgot something….on today's card I did pop it up with stampin' dimensionals = we all know that this simple touch always makes a huge difference. On Saturday's card, I simply kept it a flat card.
by Susan Itell | Apr 11, 2015 | Show and Tell Saturday, Super Easy |
Well this card sums it up…"You made my day" What a great week for me, for you and I am happy to report for "Jack". He is doing much better but did stay at the Vets another night for observation – John has his bed ready to take to work with him today and he will pick up our little buddy if the vet says its ok and he will go to work with John.
Please make sure that you go to the end of the post as I have (2) adorable pictures of "Jack" – He truly is the sweetest little Jack Russell ever and you will enjoy them – many thanks for your kind concerns and emails!
For those of you that are new to what I like to do on weekends…here you go! Today I am going to share with you a super simple and clean card and then tomorrow I will show you the same basic card, but just "stepped up" a bit!
I blogged earlier this week with this stamp set and I shared with you that I think it is a "sleeper" in the catalog – I simply adore it….actually so much that I think I could use it as a Stamp of the Month Kit because I think it is that versatile.
What more would you need? This card does the trick each and every time and the best thing is – just change the sentiment to make it work for you! The sentiment is from A Dozen Thoughts and that is definitely on my "A List"
The card base is my good old faithful "go-to" Whisper White Cards and envelopes – they just make my life easier as it totally takes all of the guess work out! You know me…I always like to cut another piece just 1/4" smaller as I think that this gives your card projects a special and simple touch.
The main key was the use of the Stamp-a-ma-jig….it is a dear friend to me and it should be for you as well! I find it to be like riding a bike – once you get it – you get it and you'll never look back!
Last but not least = envelope fun! I couldn't have a card go out with a naked envelope! I used the Island Indigo DSP Stack, always a great choice as you will get (4) different prints of paper in all of the colors!
I know that today is such a super quick card and I hope that you were not bored with it. I think it is super sweet and carries a big statement. I adore the flowers and using a simple glue dots makes it a cinch!
I was able to make it to the Horse Show in time to see Hannah ride. She did a great job and her main competition is today and tomorrow. It feels WONDERFUL to be back at a horse show – it is very, very muddy but I adore being around the horses and seeing my "barn friends"
In closing, here are (2) pictures of my little buddy "Jack" – he truly is a very special little Jack Russell and he adores me – we have always had a bond and the rest of the family says he is a "Moma's Boy" – I like to take him to Horse Shows with me if we are gone for a long time.
He is incredibly loyal to me and will never leave where "I put him" – the 1st one was when we were in Gulf Port MS and it was soooooo chilly and windy…..we was shivering (He is wearing my vest) and it was also during Mardi Gras….so in style he is wearing his beads (you can put anything on him and he will not take it off)
Here he is back at the barn….all 5 of our dogs have these matching coats – they love their coats! Isn't he just adorable – he makes me melt!
Thanks for popping in today and I hope to see you back here tomorrow to see how just a quick "tweek" and add a different look!
Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Mar 31, 2015 | Super Easy |
This is a super busy week for many of us…with the Holiday of Easter this weekend I am sure that many of you are going to have family, friends and grandchildren in your homes…and then there is Basketball….( I love to watch the March Madness) but here is a card that would be GREAT to have fun with your family and friend that is super easy and fun to do!
Do you remember I said that I am sure there are plenty of you DSP hoarders ….as it is so darn hard for us to part with this precious paper…but I am also sure that many of you have washi tape that you have bought (with great intentions) and you said, "I am going to use it" and then….there is sits!
Hang tight as this is a quick post but this is a card that is a "keeper" – and one that would be super fun to do with the young…the confident stamper….and the old – this is a great and fun layout that will always have a GREAT end result as it is simple and fun!
Here you go….now go and try this – super fast & fun and switch up the sentiments to your needs! Today's card is using the super practical stamp set, Petite Pairs – it is a keeper as the sentiment always has a fantastic sentiment for you to stamp in the inside.
I started with the note card and envelopes (LOVE THEM!)….why….because they are so fast and easy and sooo darn affordable! I simple cut a piece of White 1/4 smaller – 4 3/4" X 3 1/4" and then cut out the heart with the heart framelit.
This is a peanut butter and jelly card…what does that mean = a card that comes together in a snap! The itty bitty accents punch set is one that everyone needs, I think that "tucking" and "adding" these images are the best! Today I used the fun flow and then add the classic pearl….you can NEVER go wrong!
The envelope fun….I thought – what the heck – let's keep going with the Washi Tape so that's what I did and it worked out GREAT! just use your scissors to cut away the excess so the "back side" of your envelope doesn't look icky!
It's Tuesday and you know what that means….time for another week of a super offering from Stampin Up! with the weekly deals and HANDS DOWN – my pick this week is the Magnetic Platform this is an amazing tool and truly is a deal at 25% off this week …. also….TODAY is your last day for the fun of Sale-a-bration!
I want to take time to thank you….for your support, your wonderful comments and sheer FUN through Sale-a-bration! This is a special time of the year for us and I hope that you know how much I love what I do!
I hope that this TOTALLY simple card makes you see that ANYONE can make a card….and this is a great example that it is great to have fun…and make someone smile!
Until tomorrow….
by Susan Itell | Mar 29, 2015 | Birthday, Super Easy, Watercoloring |
Let's have fun again seeing a stepped up version from yesterday's card but I must admit….I am saying YIKES – I hope that you like this as it is not the most glorious step up but if you had it in your hands….you would be smiling from ear to ear!
Before we get to the card today….I need to let you all know a secret…it's official –
I AM AN ADULT!
Are you saying WHAT?
Well…today is Hannah's 21st birthday...my red caboose is 21 so it is official…I am entering that phase of disbelief that everyone is "officially an adult" but I can say honestly, I am sooooo proud of all of my peeps! Age is one thing that never bothers me one bit…
Let's get to the card today and go over the slight differences but believe me, when you order the clear envelopes and send someone a card in them….you will quickly become the most talked about person as it is very special to get in the mail!
To me I am amazed at how they can be mailed, below in the photo you will see some tips but truly, this is so much fun. I have found that if I use stampin' dimensionals, it does go through fine with a single stamp but if you have embellishments like pearls, buttons etc…I would add extra postage.
Let's get to the picture of seeing them side by side. The biggest difference is that I changes the orientation of the card. I wanted you to see the beauty and fun with mailing a card in a clear envelope! (of course you could mail the card from yesterday as it is the same size)
Wouldn't you be smiling if you received this and saw that adorable cake looking at you when you opened your mailbox? Even though I do not have a fun liner for your envelope today, trust me – these clear envelopes will make you be the best card sender…EVER!
I also added the punched out circles…so easy and wowzers, so festive! I hope that these bring an instant smile to your face….see below my tips!
I know that when I received a card in a clear envelope I felt sooooo special…and we are all soooo special – so I say – order these gems! Trust me on this one, you will be the shining star!
I loved all of the comments yesterday and I will be that "turtle" and I am going to stick my neck out and attempt a video for you using the aqua painters for you this week. ( no judgments – I'll do it from my heart)
To me in many ways the aqua painters are very similar to me as heat embossing is….an instant WOW that will make you feel proud. It really is a great technique to do and I do hope that I can encourage you to try it!
I thank for you popping by today and I thank you for your on going support. This is the final days for Sale-a-bration so please make sure that you that you check your "basics" and things that you need to order and do it before the 31st so you can get a freebie!
You know what else today is? It would have been my Mom's 83 Birthday…how special is it that Hannah and my Mom share the same special day…we used to love to celebrate together…
The 3 of us have the same middle name…"Louise" – my Dad always said we are is (3) Louise's….and we loved just the 3 of us to do something special together. I know that in spirit my wonderful Mom is so proud of Hannah so Happy Birthday to 2 very special ladies!
You know what tomorrow is… I have a fun personal challenge for you!
by Susan Itell | Mar 28, 2015 | Birthday, Super Easy, Watercoloring |
Wowzers, it's the weekend already and that means today is a Simple Saturday Card for you and please pop back tomorrow for Step it up Sunday where you can see the same (basically) card and then tomorrow I will "tweak" it a bit!
I do not think that there has ever been a hostess stamp that I have used more than this set and I adore the name, Time to Celebrate. (This will be one that once it retires, I will still keep it as the stamps and sentiments are so much fun.) If I were you, I would email me and let's make a plan for you to earn this! – It's a keeper!
Probably the #1 reason I love this stamp set is because so easy and fun to color without having to do a lot of thinking! Let's get to some fun pictures and scoop for today's card!
Today's card is in Pink Pirouette in a vertical fold and the 2 rectangles are the same size, 3 1/2" X 3" in Blushing Bride and Strawberry Slush. Just a quick off set does wonders in a jif but the real pop is the white dashes with the gel pen and the POP with the stampin' dimensionals.
Using the Aqua Painters is both fun and easy….just practice and practice and you will learn that the are fun. So many of you are intimidated by them – they really are a great tool and wow, so affordable for all that they can do, just squeeze your ink pad and go to town. NO RULES….just do it and have fun!
Last but you know me…I would never not have a fun and special envelope…this was a breeze as I pulled out the All Abloom Paper Stack and PRESTO – magic happened with the Envelope Liner Framelit!
Well…thoughts……now can't you see how easy this card comes together in a jif! You could easily change up colors and POOF – a new and different card – this is one of those "keepers"
Please feel free to email me or leave a comments….LET'S TALK ABOUT COMMENTS…you all made me smile so much with yesterdays comments – loved them! I am going to do another "Spring Cleaning Tips" for you next Friday!
You all know the scoop… the products I used today are scrolling below….feel free to shop away or also if I were you….HIT THAT CLEARANCE CORNER – there are some real keepers!
See you all tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Mar 25, 2015 | Sale-A-Bration, Super Easy |
The Sale-a-bration paper called, Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series has been a huge hit this season and we only have 6 days left to take advantage of this goodie. (I know that I have a stash of it as wowzers – it is so fun)
Today's card is a super fun, festive and quick card that come together in no time and it is just one fun technique – I hope that you try it. The inspiration came from a video that Patty Bennett has on You Tube and I was excited to try it!
The best tip that I can give to you is to use a stamp set that gives you lots of ink coverage. Today I am using the Build A Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set. The (2) flowers that I used were nice and big so it allowed lots of ink to saturate onto the paper and then I used a sponge to burnish the ink in.
This is a really BIG stamp set and "background" style stamps are fun….I am going to play with them next to share a project with you! I let the sentiment today be the focal point!
The best tip I can give you is to have fun experimenting with all sorts of colors. I am really finding that I am loving Calypso Coral, it really gives you a fun pop of color. The other color I used was Crushed Curry…it always produces a bold, strong color but it is still bright (hope that makes sense)
Isn't this sentiment beautiful. I think that the font is fabulous and the little heart at the end is so special! I popped it out with a 2 1/2" circle punch and off set it with another one….I think that makes a quick POP.
Another product that I adore is the seam binding ribbon. I was thrilled that Stampin' Up came out with more colors….we now have 12 colors of this great ribbon! For a bow challenged person, this is your dream! I will be offering a Paper and Ribbon Share with the new catalog once it is unveiled!
Carrying out the theme of the card, I did the same treatment to the back flap of the envelope! To me it is a perfect finishing touch and please have no worries, the ink will not smear. I just used the mono glue to place it and once it dried, I cut away the excess!
There are butterflies all around this year in the craft world and I think that this little guy is very cute and wow – it is super easy to fussy cut out. A "glue dot" does the trick….again!
I know that it has been super hard to keep track of all of the Sale-a-bration products, but below you can click here and see everything in one place (I love being a PAL – so much talent out there and I appreciate this piece)
I would love for you to be on this fun journey with me, how about a test drive..I have never met someone that doesn't love and appreciate a sale….$125.00 of products for $99.00….free shipping….2 free sale-a-bration items….what's the not to love?
Please feel free to email me about the fun or if you have any questions about today's card….or if you are ready to click here….I say go for it – you'll love the fun we have – the PALS are the best and we would LOVE to have you in the family!
Until tomorrow….
p.s. – here is the card/stamper that won the personal challenge this week! Soooo cute! It is a great and safe way to create a fun and classic card…just use the same shape in multiples – you just can't go wrong!!!
Woot-woot to Roberta – please send me your address and I will gladly send you some Stampin' Vitamiins! Many thanks to all for playing! LOVE how the images are popped!
