by Susan Itell | May 30, 2014 | Sports, Super Easy, Thank You |
I just love this Stamp set, Summer Silhouette and I have been trying to s t r e t c h myself to use colors that I do not normally use…so today's card is focusing on Soft Sky! I'm not sure why I do not use this color much but I invite and encourage you to reach out of your comfort zone and try to use colors that you normally would not use!
Next week is my Breast Cancer Card week and with being away so much I thought that this would be a great card to make and change up the sentiment. This card is a great example of "a formula" that I have posted about many times – when you have a design or a stamp that will be very versatile for many themes…please use it over and over again! It's like that "little black dress" – never goes out of style!
Let's get to the card….
- The base is an A-2 card size in Soft Sky but made into a vertical card…scored at the 5 1/2" line – the white part is 1/4" smaller and as you can see in the above photo, it is key to spread out your leave image so it takes up a good deal of the card!
- The accent color is Bermuda Bay = so rich and bold. I stamped all of the flowers and then also stamped one on a scrap piece of paper and fussy cut it out and adhered it to the flat image.
(This set looks dynamite in really bold and rich colors – give the card a completely different look!)
- The accent color in the flower and for the sentiment is my "go-to" soft neutral, soft suede and then a pearl seemed to be the perfect simple accent!
- The sentiment is from the Lots of Thanks Stamp Set. I have been trying to only show you stamp sets that are being carried over with the new catalog, and you know I use this a bunch – it always seems to work out and I think for this card, I like the width of the sentiment!
- Adding my trade mark "3 dots" seemed to do the trick with adding movement to the card!
- You know what's left…envelope time! Going to my "Old Faithfuls" – the Designer Series Paper Pack and today I used the Subtles to pull more of the soft sky! With the help of the envelope liner framelit and the Big Shot – quick, easy and done!
Well…thoughts? I think that this is one great card…I can see it with Happy Birthday….Thinking of you…even with a sympathy sentiment! It is amazing how you can make minimal changes to create a different mood!
Since both of these stamp sets are going to be around in the new catalog….put them on your "wish list" Please remember if you have an upcoming birthday…and anniversary….etc – remember that I would love to help that special someone get you things you love…..Stampin' Up! products….have them email me and I will take care of it! Easy…done!
Enjoy your day…make someone smile!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | May 27, 2014 | Baby, Super Easy |
Woot-Woot….It's a boy! I had a co-worker become an Aunt yesterday and she was sooooo excited as this is the 1st grand-baby in their family! It was exciting to hear her excitement of her new nephew's birth!
Naturally, I needed to whip up a simple card that will make her smile! This is about as clean…simple yet fun as it gets! I know that many of you struggle with using DSP as a focal part to a card, and I think that this post today will make you see that it can work without being distracting!
My goal today for you was to share with you the offerings of the DSP Paper Stacks that I am going to offer to you…but it simply did not happen with getting a Pay-Pal button linked to my blog (remember me…the computer challenged person!)
I adore the stacks…they come in 6 collections – Brights, Neutrals, Regals, Subltes and (2) In-Color and I simply could not be without them! Why? Look at this card, cute right! True, I use them mainly for linng envelopes….to me – they are the PERFECT finshing touch!
Please make sure that you go to my dear friend and PAL, Brian King….he offers the swatches for all of the new Designer Series Papers and does a FABULOUS job! I have already ordered mine form Brian and I am hoping that you will find the ones that I am offering as useful!
Paper ROCKS and it is WONDERFUL to be able to take advantage of product shares…it gives you the opportunity to get a "taste" of the NEW products without purchases all of them!
- The Card is a Note-card size and remember….with the new catalog, you can get this size in Crumb Cake…YEAH!
- The color of the day is Marina Mist! Using the NEW stamp set that will be unveiled a week from today….this gem is appropriately names, Something for Baby and the best thing….it comes in a bundle! YEAH! An instant 15% discount for YOU! This carriage is sooo cute!
- Naturally I needed a sentiment but was not sure how to place it…Looking at the carriage – the light-bulb went off – Teeny Tiny Wishes to the rescue! Using the Versa Mark (a necessity when heat embossing) and then heat embossing it in Whisper White – BAM – cute!!!! No "fussy cutting" needed…matching framelits make it a breeze!
- How can you not resist adding some bling to the wheels! The Brad Bases and the Subtles Candy Dots made the WOW happen. Popping up just the carriage on this card made the card come to life!
- After finishing to this point, I looked at the card and think there was something missing….just a little something to finish this cute card! I cut "slivers" of Marina Mist and framed the card…so easy – yet so effective!
- Last the envelope…carrying out the theme with the DSP…I choose to line the outside of the envelope and WOWZERS – not only easy…it creates a smile for the mail man!
I hope that this has inspired you today – this is soooo quick and easy! One thing that I am passionate about is paper!!! You can see in many of my cards (and this is a great example) that letting the paper be the star – is a great and effective way to go!
Paper is very inexpensive and the POP that it gives you is endless! We are very fortunate that Stampin' Up! takes great pride in making the colors of our paper – the are beautiful and also the quality is amazing!
For those of you that are new to Stampin' Up, you will hear the term "In-Color" – these are colors of paper that are around for 2 years…and next week – there will be 5 new colors of paper to out beautiful collection!
If you are like me, having a holiday on Monday always throws my week off….have a great day and please POP back tomorrow…some super exciting news in store for YOU!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | May 23, 2014 | Super Easy, Thank You |
You know that I adore the notecard size and envelopes and I do not think I have shared this with you…but a big woot-woot because with the new catalog…they will be available in crumb cake!!!! YIPPEE!!!!
This might be a little card – but it carrys a BIG punch with the boldness of the DSP! This is one of the new one called Lullaby and it is just super (actually, I think all of the DSP this year will hit a home run with you!)
- Crumb Cake is the color of the day and until the new catalog comes out….I needed to cut it to a 3 1/2" X 5" card and SU already has the envelopes in this size1
- The DSP was cut 1/4" smaller and I adhere it to the base as I knew the flowers would be my POP factor for todays card! (Don't you just LOVE the boldness of this paper) Even though this is Baked Brown Sugar…it looks super with the crumb cake!
- This is (I think) my favorite flower stamp set, Flower Shop…I love the simplicity of it and I love the fact that we have a punch that will POP out the flower….fast…fresh….DONE! I stamped in Strawberry Slush.
- The top flower I put stampin' vitamins on all petals to lift it up but also keep it flat and then the other one I just put a stampin' vitamin on the center and then used my pencil to curl it up!
- You know I am "bow challenged" but I was very happy with this! I used a good old hole punch and made 2 holes…threaded in this SUPER NEW THICK Bakers Twine (love it) and made a simple bow – so easy yet the texture makes it look WOW!
- I have been using this sentiment set a bunch! The Four You Stamp Set was carried over and for a GREAT reason….it's a keeper!
- Last but not least, the liner for the envelope! The Envelope Liner Framelit to the rescue…what would we do without it!
Well – are you "perked up" with this bold card! I think I am going to use this for the Breast Cancer Card in June and switch up the sentiment! It truly could not be any easier than this!
You all make me smile when you hear the word SALE!!! I know it's hard not to pass up a deal and I am appreciative and thankful for those of you that went shopping yesterday!
Click here to take advantage of the goodies in the clearance rack!
I do admit, my best advice is…if you REALLY….REALLY do not need it than pass…there are sooooo darn tootin' many great new products in the catalog that I know you are going to love!
Speaking of loving the new products….
Stay tuned for scoop about Ribbon Shares and Designer Series Paper Stack Offers!
(I know…this picture is not new ribbon…I can't get it yet either!!! –
but when you see the NEW RIBBON – you will be doing the WOOT-WOOT dance!!!)
I will also be doing paper shares of 1/2 sheets of the DSP's in each of the color palettes as well as "Swatch Books" of these papers – you know I adore them and use them often…a must have!
Brights * Subtles * Neutrals * Regals * In Color's (both)
but I cannot get the NEW In Color until June 2nd!
I have a dear friend that is a "King" of a guy that does incredible DSP Swatch books – I will just be doing the above color collections…I'll send you his details …
Lot's to be excited about and the calendar is flipping by to the unveiling date of June 2nd!!! YEAH!!!
I hope that today's card made you excited and I hope that you CASE it and have FUN! As always, please email me if I can be of help …until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | May 21, 2014 | Paper Pumpkin, Super Easy |
Besides making these kits better all the way around…Stampin' Up! has offered this program in a Prepaid Subscriptions which makes it a great gift and also it is a great way to boost up your hostess earning when you have a guest take advantage of the subscription program.
Click below and you will be taken to my Paper Pumpkin Account…you have nothing to lose and I know you will love that feeling of a special red box in your mailbox every month….
Join Now!
Here is a look at all of the products that came in the June kit!
I love the stamps…the colors – the practicality of the whole set!
The thing I adore is if you are feeling like going right from the directions…..go for it but if you want to play around with your other supplies that you have….the sky's the limit – just promise me to have fun!
I was pleased with how this card below turned out – it reminds me of a stripe tie…my Dad always wears a stripe tie and giving a tie for Fathers Day was always a staple for me growning up!
Look closely at the fun words on the green part – the embossing makes it super fun!
Have you noticed that I have been kining the envelopes ? It wouldn't be a card of mine without it and I used "bye-bye" papers, Polka Dot Parade and also Gingham Garden.
This was a fun card to do…just "free-cut" the pieces – added some dimensionals and good to go. The kit comes with the bakers twine and candy dots – making it fun to do different things!
These kits as a Demonstrator I can "Cash and Carry" them and because I believe in this program so much, I always order extra for customers to take advantage of!
I think besides the cards and projects that you can make from the kit…the stamps and the ink are worth it!
If you would like this kit, please shoot me an email and I will pop it in the mail to you! I think that it's hard to find a simple and classic Father Day Stamp and the Happy Birthday one is timeless!
The kit is $20.00
Now to another topic….
On Monday, typepad was not behaving and I re-posted Monday's post of the graduation card yesterday! I thought it is super cute and I really appreciate all of the emails letting me know that my post was not working ! You all are the best and trust me – it makes me just as sad…aggravated….just cyber frustrated when this happens!!
Thinking positive…let's put that behind us! I have some exciting scoop to share with you and I am going to try to add another post later today if I can squeeze it in!
Thanks for popping by and please feel free to email me! If you would like one of these kits – let me know and I will pop it in the mail to you!
Enjoy the day and….Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | May 17, 2014 | 3-D Projects, Super Easy |
Last Saturday I shared with you a cute box that held (8) 3 X 3 cards and lined envelopes…well this week I have another twist for you! Please click here to see the post from last week.
One thing that we all have in common is…we all have a special day once a year…our Birthday! Doesn't this just bring a huge smile on your face!
I will be going to visit my brother at the end of the month and he is a single Dad so I always try to bring him some fun and practical gifts that would be useful to him – (you know…men don't think about a gift enclosure)
Because we each have a Birthday every year, I decided for my cyber stamp club members (on their Birthday month), I will send them this adorable box of (8) gift enclosures with envelopes as well as they can pick (1) item of their choice for a 15% discount!
I have had many emails asking about the club…well, here is the scoop! Please feel free to email me if you want to sign up to be in a club/camp or if you have some questions, I'll be glad to get back with you!
It's really simple with how it works,
especially since we all have the same love…STAMPIN' UP!!!
Being part of a club will give you an opportunity to be a hostess (2 x's a year) and enjoy reaping the benefits to get free products and/or stamp sets that are only available for a hostess.
How does it work and what do I have to do?
- 6 people to a camp, therefore you will have the opportunity to be a hostess 2 x's a year.
- Each "camper" needs to spend $25.00 a month in Stampin' Up! products to make sure that the hostess for that given month will at least hit the $150.00 mark to start earning hostess rewards!
Here is the chart for the hostess earnings.
Here are some questions I get asked…
- Who will be in my camp? – Depending on the response…you might have someone from Texas…someone from Maine….you could easily get a friend from your town to carve out a night for the 2 of you to stamp and have fun….the sky is the limit! The total for each camp site needs to be 6!
- Can I have a hostess code and what is a hostess code? YES...it would be to your best interest to get a hostess code from me so you can get other outside orders from family and friends to earn higher rewards. A hostess code is a 8 digit number that is just for your event, you can share it and when people place orders they simply put in the code, you'll get credit and the product will be shipped directly to them!
- What do I get from it? Well…1st you get me and that means inspiration and some fun things just for "campers" I think that you know me well enough by now – I will send you a card of thanks each and every month and also another "make-n-take" for you to put together and smile and remember, on your Birthday month, you will get the box and cards from today's post!
- How many Camps are there going to be? Well…that all depends on YOU…the more camps we have the more fun we'll have! If we have 2 camps – I thought it might be fun to have a swap with each other….doesn't that sound like fun!?!?
I belonged to a Stamp Camp and I loved it…WHY??? I always looked forward to the month that I was the hostess and made a big wsh list and became the biggest cheerleader to my friends to help add to my sales!
It is a WOOT-WOOT time! We all know that we love products – so this is the easiest way to get products…meet new people and have fun!
Even though this is "cyber" (darn I wish you lived here and we could get together in person) we can still "be connected" by the beauty of technology! My goals and intentions are to help you have fun, let me inspire you with ideas just for "campers" and for you to be able to be a hostess twice a year from the convenience of your own home!
Now we have to get to this super simple "pizza box" for the 3 x 3 cards! Hang tight cause' it is super easy and I want you to make one TODAY!!! I adore 3 x 3 cards and I always think that they make the best gifts to give…birthday's – hostess – just because!
- The paper size is 5 1/4" X 10"
- In the short side, score at 1" & 4 1/4"
- On the long side, score at 1", 4 1/2", 5 1/2" and 9"
- Use the bone folder to score all of the lines. Cut in as shown and I highly recommend you to notch in as shown (personal preference)
- Peel off sticky strip and ahere….PRESTO – A pizza box that will fit (8) cards and (8) lined envelopes!
To decorate the outer part (in the photo I did not do all sides but then I regretted it) – I would just do it!
- (2) DSP of your choice – 3" X 3 1/4"
- (2) DSP of your choice – 3/4" X 3"
- (4) DSP of your choice – 3/4" X 3 1/4"
Simply adhere them to the box and you're done! Well….don't forget to make the cards! The cards were made with the Create a Cupcake Stamp Set….now this is TOTALLY WEIRD for me to be saying…BUT – if you do not have this stamp set, I would purchase it! (It is on the bye-bye list….so act now – the wooden one is still available)
The matching Cupcake Punch is being carried over in the catalog soooo that means that there is another stamp set coming out that will work with it….BUT – I still would "snatch" this one up…I love the sentiments and I know that I will use it many, many times –
These are soooo much fun to make and I cut the color paper to a 2 3/4" square and then scored a line at 1/4" all the way around!
I think you can see that it is straight forward…and what the heck – you will get one when you join the Cyber Stamp Camp….( I know that I should be calling it a Club but I like Camp!!!!)
"Girl Scouts" Honor that you will be rewarded and that you will have FUN…I look forward to being your Camp Counselor and please email me and let me know that you want to join the Camp or if you have any questions…..
Below you will see the products that I used to create these cards…remember that you can click on them and they will go right into my on-line store!
Thanks for POPPING in….I hope that you will be a "camper" with me…and I know that you will enjoy the cyber relationships that I do with my cyber friends!!!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | May 13, 2014 | Super Easy |
Today's card is for my Red Caboose….Hannah. She is my youngest and I am the youngest in my family and my Dad always tells people I am his Red Caboose!
Hannah is finishing up her 2nd year at College and she is such an over achiever and has been "stressing" so much with her final exams so I wanted to make her a special card letting her know how much her Dad and I love her.
Today is her last Exam and then she will only be home 2 short days before having to go back to Charlotte for an internship for the summer…in the short time that she will be home she will love riding her horses, having long lazy dinners with John and I – and I am sure she will give us a complete detail on how this last week went for her!
She works sooooo hard with her studies (obviously gets that from John…not me!!!)…that I am hoping that she will see this blog today and it will bring a smile to her beautiful face andmake her heart go pitter-patter – we love you and are so proud of you!
Let's go…as this simply could not be any easier to make – this is one that you do not need me for this simple card – but I'll walk you thru the in's and out's!
- This is a 5" square card is in Very Vanilla and then the layered part is 4 3/4". I corner rounded all of the edges to give it a subtle look.
- The 4 3/4" piece had a quick spin thru "Mr. Big Shot and the Heart Framlit"…POP!
- Taking a piece of scrap Very Vanilla Paper, I used the Watercolor Wonder Washi Tape and covered it and them adhered it to the piece that the heart was cut out of. (Did you notice a NEW sentiment…it's a sneak peak from the new catalog…you are going to love it – Something To Say Stamp Set!)
- Using Stampin Dimensionals to give it the "lift" it deserves…just makes it special!
- Using the Envelope Punch Board to make my own envelope was a cinch and then the lining – so fun…polka dots always make me smile and I thought that it was in keeping with the tape!
TIP: – To adhere the Gold Vellum to the envelope…I put little bits if snail where there is a "dot" so it would not show through the vellum. Works like a charm!
Hannah is going to be with her friends for 2 days before she comes home Thursday and this will be on her bed with a special goodie that I know will make her smile!
Hopefully you will try this card as it is SUPER easy and used a minimal amount of product! It would be cute stamping a very small image where the I used the vellum or it would be wowzers with a pink polka dot designer series paper!
Tomorrow is a SUPER fun BLOG day as it is the PALS monthly Blog Hop and we will be show casing the items that we are saying farewell to….(tear-tear) and there are 33 "hops" for you to get inspired – you know what I'll say…..WOOT-WOOT!!!
Thanks for popping in today and remember…it is so darn tootin' easy to order from my online store – you can click the "Shop Now" button or if you like specific items that are highlighted in today's post – easy-peasy…click the image below and it will be right in your shopping cart with me!
Enjoy the day….and until tomorrow!
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