by Susan Itell | Oct 23, 2014 | 3-D Projects, Super Easy |
Good Morning! Today is still another twist on how you can use the Project Life, Hello December Cards! Plese click here to see yesterdays post in case you missed it as yesterday I simply used the cards that were already colorfully printed and did some simple mattings to make cards….
Today…..too darn cute and oh, so practical! These are not only fun to make…they go together super fast and easy and they make a perfect gift! I have made a simle box to hold them and I'll show you how to make that as well!Let'e go!
The Profect Life cards are 3" X 4" and than I just trimmed them down to a 2 3/4" square! The design that I have used on these cards today have multiples of the same in the Card Collection Kit….so ultimately you could make several of these for gifts!
Wouldn't they make a perfect Hostess Gift for the Holidays!
All I did was cut 3" X 6" strips to make a 3" X 3" card….this is a great example as why having White 12 X 12 paper on hand…you could get (8) cards out of one sheet of paper! Stampin' Up! has the adorable square envelopes…so easy! (remember, you can click the pictures at the end of the post or simply hit that Shop Now button and go to town!)
Below is the stamp set, Demeber Wonder that I have used to create all of these gems! This is in the Holiday Suppliment and a set not to be missed! Remember, the items in this suppliment are "while supplies last" so please do not delay in order as I would not want you to be disappointed!
You can see how different and festive they all are and how easy! Again, use the stamps that suits you…and also the color – just have fun creating….no rules!
Now let's get to the box…again, super easy and I hope that you enjoy making 3-D projects as much as I do. I think that the main reason I love it so much is for the fact that I feel like I really….really created a masterpiece! There are so many things that we can make out of paper!
Here is a side view of the box….it is super deep and it did comfortably hold all 10 cards and envelopes….I actually think that you could get 15 in there……but I put (2) squares of Chocolate on top of the cards for a sweet treat!
Here is the "low down" on how to make the box…..please email me if you have any questions! Also, I highly recommend using the Stampin Trimmer as it make it super easy for exact cuts and I truthfully perfer using the Simply Scoring to make 3-D projects….I think it gives a deeper impression!
- The bottom of box – 7 3/8 X 7 3//8" and then scored at 2" all the way around….fold in score lines and cut the edges as shown below and add sticky strip.
- For the lid….I used the Santa & Company DSP and the piece is a 6 1/2" X 6 1/2" and scored at 1 1/2" on all sides and put together as the bottom was. (make sure you do not score too hard with the DSP…it is thinner than our card stock)
So quick and easy to put together! I am sure that you have many different DSP's that you could use or it also would be cute to have a "belly band" around the box instead of the ribbon but I love the look of the ribbon with a simple knot!
Now here is another thing that I was doing the "happy" dance with! Well….you know me and liners! I was able to make (2) liners from (1) Project Life Card……look below and you can see how I was able to sneak it in…..It just makes me smile when things like this happen!
That's it my cyber friends! Isn't this just too darn cute! I was very happy with being able to use a product in a totally different way! As you can see, I am a believer and you can also see that getting (2) of these would be super fun to make with a friend!
I love it when there are "no rules….no guideline – just you imagination!" Please click here to shop away…Thanks for sharing a part of your day with me……until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Oct 22, 2014 | Super Easy |
Well…did the title make you scratch your head? That's right…today you will see 8 cards that I made and I did not use 1 single stamp! I told you yesterday that I had something that I was excited to share with you. Today is part #1 with no stamping….but tomorrow is part #2 where I am going to do something totally different and I think that you will like it!
I know that we all have different views and opinions of products and I admit…I was not sure about the whole "Project Life" thing as I still have not dived into it but I will say that HANDS DOWN there are some real keeper of products and this post will show you just that! You can click here to see the offerings of Project Life!
Today's Post is all about this product called Hello December Project Life Card Collection and it is in the Holiday Supplement. This is a WONDERFUL product and I highly reccomend that you get one….actualy 2 as they not only make a great gift…but this would also be great to give as a gift to a friend and you can stamp and create together!
I whipped up these super clean and simple cards in no time using whatever I had! I mixed up liners for the envelopes…matted some of the sentiments….added a bold piece of ribbon….I just had fun and did not worry about a "master plan"…it just happened!
In total you will get 71 cards to use as a traditional Project Life project or do something different like I did here – make cute cards! Tomorrow you are going to smile with the 2nd phase!
All of these cards just cost $9.95!
Woot-woot…..just use what you have and then magic will happen in no time…it's really fun!
Enjoy the parade of pictures….which card do you like best? Do you think that this is something that you would enjoy making? I was super happy and surprised that I enjoyed this product as much as I have!
I hope that this has inspired you and also shown you that you can use a product in a total different way! It was a pleasant surprise and I think that you will enjoy tomorrow!
Thanks for your time and I hope that this post gave you a new idea of how to use Project Life in a different way! I think all of these cards are super cute and wow….were they FAST to make!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Oct 21, 2014 | Super Easy, Thank You |
Good Morning! Before we get to today's post (and it is going to be super short with lots of pictures) there are 2 things that I want to say…
- Many thanks for alll of the great comments, feedback, postive energy and sheer talent that was put into the Fall/Halloween Swap! HATS OFF to all!
- Today I was going to share with you another post but I was having so much fun creating it that I did not realize that it was dark and I knew that my pictures would not be the best so please POP back in tomorrow as I think I might change the way you think of a product!
I always try to keep a couple of spare posts for you just in case life gets in the way and this is one that I know that you are going to adore as it is so darn tootin' simple!
You can see how a simple embossing folder and some simple circles can make a simple card fun! I still do not get the whole concept of hash tags but I must say I love this stamp set for the focal stamps! Clean, simple and fun!
These coordinate with the 2" circle punch and also using the circle framelits made it fun to POP up the embossed piece with Stampin' Dimensionals! Please do not skimp on them….we do not want "saggy centers"!!!
To add interest I popped out some simple flowers and used glue dots to frame the outer edge! Carrying on the theme to the envelope….I added a piece of DSP from the Flower Pot collection!
Well…thoughts? This is my kind of card and it is a 10 in my eyes as it will never go out of style….a couple of changes in embossing folders or paper if you wish……you will have a whole new card! This would be stunning with a deep color of card stock like Lost Laggoon.
Have you all looked through the Holiday Supplement Catalog….I think that you will find the products fun and festive and the pictures of samples are just fantastic!
Tomorrow I hope that you are seeing a different view of a product…I have had so much fun making it work for "me" with how I like to craft! There are always many ways to make things work!
Thank you for popping in and remeber…TUESDAY DEALS…..woot-woot… click here to see the offerings this week! Remember, they are only good for a week.
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by Susan Itell | Oct 15, 2014 | Birthday, Masculine, Super Easy |
Today is a SUPER special day to me as it is James’ (my middle peeps) 24th Birthday! Wow – where do the years go by but I have been looking at pictures and going down memory lane…( I just love that lane!)
John and I are super proud of him and he is doing a great job figuring out the BIG “real world” out there. He is truly a great catch….loves to cook, build, work outside…just about anything except keep his room clean!
Making a masculine card seems to be a challenge of many of us….(I know it’s a head scratcher for me) but when I looked at this sentiment – BAM…..this is James all the way!
Ever since he has been a little guy…I always knew that he had a kind, special and patient heart! I always would say to him…
"If there were more James’ in the world…our world would be a better place”
The sentiment is from the Stamp Set called Starburst Sayings and I adore the fact that there is a matching framelit that makes it a cinch to have a perfect cut! A simple POP from the 2” circle punch just gave this sentiment the effect that I was going for! (I love our punches)
I have said this so many times before but the Designer Series Paper, Flashback is A+ in my book as it coordinates with Very Vanilla. To me, this lends itself to a masculine card!
As much as I adore square cards, I have not been doing as many lately. Today’s card is a 4 ½” square card and then the other sizes are a 4 1/8” square and then a 4” square.
Do you see that fun sentiment of “Happy Birthday”? I bet you are wondering where it came from…it is from a “sleeper” stamp set called, Says it All. This is a good example of a “filler” stamp set…what I mean is, when you need something but don’t want it to be over powering…this is one for you!
Have you started to make a wish list for the upcoming holidays? I am the BEST ELF you could ever have…just tell your hubbie, you Mom/Dad…friend – my name and email me and I will make you have THE BIGGEST smile!
If you do not have the Envelope Punch Board…than that needs to be on the top of your list! Making a square card is a cinch and making your own liner with it as well makes this “gadget” a simply must have…
Thanks a bunch for popping in and if anyone else is lucky enough to have a Birthday today…
thank you are super lucky as special people are born on October 15th!
In honor of James’ birthday – anyone that places an order with me today will receive a present from me…a package of Stampin’ Dimensionals!
Click here to place an order…remember to check out the weekly deals, the clearance rack and this NEW photopolymer Stamp Set! Woot-Woot….it’s available now!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Oct 11, 2014 | 3-D Projects, Halloween, Super Easy |
Before today's post…many thanks for the kind comments so many of you left yesterday for a special day for many that are near to my heart. I wish Hannah was home as I know that she would have been so touched!
The 1st "Claire" Scholarship was a huge success and it was just "a wonderful and healthy day" The scholarships were given to (4) great riders, all girls from different areas of our country…California, New York, Georgia and Virginia!
This post is just plain fun and another one that is addictive to make….kinda like the tootsie pops….click here to see that post! I hope that you have as much fun making these as I do!
I have to share with you….I made over 125 of these for a "Caddyshack" Party for work and as people left, I had (2) Baby Ruths in them for a Party Favor….too darn cute!
Here is how you make them and I hope that you have fun!
- The size of the project is a 1/2 sheet of paper, 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
- Using the Simply Scoring Tool, Scoring the long side (8 1/2")….score at 1 3/4", 3 1/2", 5" and 6 3/4"
- Turn the paper to the short side (5 1/2") and score at 1 1/2" & 4"
- Now don't stress here…simply fold in the sides at the score lines and then cut as you see in the picture below!
TIP ALERT: 2 things…..first – snip off a bit of the ends as it makes it easier to have a "clean" fold and use the small oval punch BEFORE you adhere your box….it just is easier!
- A simple "glue dot" is your friend and this is really fun to pull together! Fold up the sides as you see below! Please email me if you need help!
Now all you have to do is decorate (if you wish and tie a bow) and BAM – you are good to go….but don't forget to put a treat inside!
Now are you wondering why I called this Oh, Henry! Well…there is a candy bar named this, but the real reason is that Hannah's dear friend….Catherine – her horse's barn name is Henry and he is one great guy!
Catherine is one great girl and I like to treat her to some Oh, Henry! while she is in college missing him!
Catherine and her Mom (my dear friend) were with me for Claire's Scholorship….and we were all missing Hannah not being here but the picture below is a sight that the "Mom's" get to see often and our hearts are "pitter-patter" as they are dear and special friends to each other!
I hope that I have inspired you today and PLEASE go and make these! They are sooooo fun! I honestly cannot remember where I saw this idea but I was so excited this summer when it was PERFECT for the event at work!
Please remember….jammies shopping is fun! A simple click here will get you one your way! Thank you for taking YOUR time to pop by, please share my blog with your family and friends by subscribing to my Blog (right under the Holiday Catalog) and you will get a daily dose of me!
I leave you with the best of the comments that was from one of the riders that won….(my job was to interview the winners)…..this beautiful girl that was just 15 looked at Claire's Mom and said….
"Thank you for this opportunity and thank you for raising
such a great role model for us…"
My heart is happy…until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Oct 7, 2014 | Photopolymer Stamps, Super Easy |
Happy Tuesday! This was such a fun card to make and wow….it was so darn easy! This is one of those that you look at and say …"WHOA" – this looks like a nightmare to line up but it was easy peasy! The color combination was from the Color Coach, I have not blogged about this gem for a while but I simply flipped to Rich Razzleberry and the rest is history.
This star stamp set is called Bordering Blooms and I bet many of you have flipped right past it in the catalog! I must say I did the 1st go-around, but then when I realized that it was a photopolymer stamp….SOLD! (Remember, at the end of the post, you can click directly on the item and it will go right into your shopping cart!)
One item that I do blog often about and TOTALLY believe in it…is the Stamp -a-ma-jig! I knew that I wanted the sentiment "it's YOUR day" which is from the Fabulous Four Stamp Set (one that I have used a bunch and still cannot get enough of it)
I first drew a line in pencil where I wanted the sentiment and then as you can see in the picture using the Stamp-a-ma-jig I was able to get it exactly where I wanted it!
If you have a hard time with this tool…PLEASE email me and I will like to help you. This is a tool that makes you shine! I have helped people with skype…so please, do not hesitate to reach out to me!
Because the stamp is clear…there is no reason for anymore pencil lines or measuring…just have fun stamping away! I did all of the big flowers and then went back and did the little ones all on ONE try! I cannot wait to make this in other color combinations!
This is a note card size and the white that I stamped on is 4 3/4" X 3 1/4" and then the fun pop color is 4 7/8" X 3 3/8"! I adore the size of these cards and find that they are the perfect "go to" for a quick note!
The color scheme started when I picked the liner – it is from the Sweet Taffy DSP and after I picked that – that's when I went to the Color Coach and the rest is history!
That's it…I can hardly wait to try it in other colors and when I do…I'll play "show -n-tell" with you! My mind is going and going….
Thanks for popping in and I hope that this encourages you to try this stamp set…it is one that can be used in so many ways! The 2nd one looks fantastic embossed with versamark on a dark paper!
Click here to see the weekly deals that Stampin' Up! is offering to us this week (thank you Stampin' Up!) My favorite this week and I bet you wll be surprised…the handheld punch! I love this size for threading twine and linen thread and of course the Mosaic Punch (whenever you have the oppportunity to purchase punches on sale …GO FOR IT – we have THE BEST punches on the market!)
Click here and have fun shopping!!! I just love shopping in my jammies!
Now how about a teaser…check out this BEAUTIFUL NEW stamp that will not be available unti October 14th…..yep!!!! I see fun times with Blendabilities!!!
Until tomorrow…it's going to be a GREAT Blog hop!
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Now here is another thing that I was doing the "happy" dance with! Well….you know me and liners! I was able to make (2) liners from (1) Project Life Card……look below and you can see how I was able to sneak it in…..It just makes me smile when things like this happen!
