by Susan Itell | Dec 28, 2016 | Just Because..., Super Easy, Uncategorized |
Happy HUMP DAY.…is it REALLY Wednesday? Are you like me that when a Holiday is on a weekend…that you get so confused with what day it is? I am just one confused Silly Susan!
Yesterday was a weird day for me…the peeps left and I cried, I do it each and every time they drive down the driveway and I do the same thing….tears, the dogs and I stay outside until I can no longer see them. We had a fabulous holiday….just fabulous and I will share with you some of the “funnies” of our time as I know, you’ll laugh!
The other thing that happen yesterday was that the BEST young lady in the whole wide world (my wonderful god-daughter Emerson) had her tonsils out. She is 20 and it is a bit rougher when you are older so this card is for her!
I know that I have not been flooding my blog with the new catalog but this card is all about the new catalog! Speaking of catalogs….if you have ordered from me in the past 6 months, you should have received a copy of the catalog by now…if not, please email me and I will be happy to pop one in the mail to you.
This is a very straight forward “Susan style card” just keeping it very clean and simple. I am letting the FUN DSP and the stamp set to set the tone.
I know, I know – you have heard this from me many times….but this is a stamp that I would definitely purchase as a bundle as not only is it a fun classic set, there are soooooo many die cuts that make it so much easier to create a super fun card and truth be told – who does not like to save money…..buy purchasing it as a bundle you will save an instant 10%. 🙂
FUN…right??? The colors are yummy and I thought that this theme would be perfect for Emerson with a couple of boxes of Popsicle’s to make her smile a bit!
You can see that the POP factor of the card is just clean and simple layering! By taking (2) rectangles and turning them a bit….and then letting the white rectangle be the anchor for the Popsicle’s and the sentiment ~ you end up with one simple and clean card!
I did something that I have not done in a L O N G time…I took a marker and drew a line just 1/4″ in on all 4 sides to add some interest. I felt I need just a little extra something and this seemed to do the trick! I did this in Pool Party.
Having a good see-through ruler is a must in what we do, here is one that I use SEVERAL times a day…..you can find it at many stores but I seem to have good luck at Jo Ann’s as I like the 12″ length. (Many stores carry the same but it is 18″ long)
You can also see that I did the “Susan dashes” on the pool party in the white gel pen. I know, I know…..we do not sell it anymore (and I am still sad 🙁 ) but you can easily find it many places…I recently purchased it at Amazon with the Silver and Gold – click here and it will take you to them! I am lovin’ the gold and silver as well!
Let’s chat real quick about this sentiment…..super cute!!! This is from the new must have sentiment set in the Occasions Catalog called Sending Thoughts. Below you will see all of the goodies that are in the set.
I ADORE the fonts and I am doingt he happy dance that there are great sentiments for the inside of cards. For this card I used, HUGS.PRAYERS.LOVE. – isn’t that a great sentiment that can be used for sooooooo many cards!
Well….thoughts? Do you remember when you had your tonsils out? I was 21 years old and it was not fun….it seems like when children were young, the doctors seemed to do it….but when you are older…you do have several miserable days! This young lady has THE CUTEST smile you will ever see…her eyes twinkle and she has dimples~ you can see that I love her to pieces!
I am getting my hair cut this morning and then over to see my little friend with some cool treats! Below you will see the “scoop” on the fun card. I am excited for Emerson to see it as I know I will get a smile 🙂
After I return home I have a HUGE DATE….with my computer! 😀 I have played “hookie” for a LONG time and I need to go through emails (yikes, I am dreading seeing how many) and then I am going to work on Product Shares! I will be sending everyone that has emailed me that they want in the 1st wave of my Product Share by 9 p.m. this evening. (I need to put a time limit on MYSELF)
I want to share with you one love we have as a family when we get together….SIMPLE – putting puzzles together! I was sooooooo excited about this puzzle as you know that I adore dogs. This was FUN puzzle to put together but I will say, it was a bit frustrating to get going but if you look closely your will see…another thing that seems to happen to us….we have 999 pieces…..yep, we lost one somewhere along the way. (I am determined to find it even if I have to go thru the vacuum) It was super cute and fun to work on as a family.
Enjoy the day….I must say, it feels great to share with you a blog post. I hope that you enjoyed it and I look forward seeing you back here tomorrow with a super fun Thank You card that would be so appropriate for the season right now!
Don’t forget to check in with the year end clearances...there are some great deals and I will say…I have used a BUNCH of ribbon over the holiday that was either discontinued from this year or years in the past….and with every order of $75.00 or more….you get to go INTO THE VAULT – my place where ALL of my retired stamps are….and there are 100’s of them!
Hit this PAW PRINT….and it will take you right to my on line store! Have fun!
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by Susan Itell | Sep 12, 2016 | Super Easy, Thinking of you |
Hello all…here is a SUPER QUICK card to whip up and one that makes a fun statement! I adore this stamp set, Feather Together…so much that I used it for my monthly card kit in August! I wanted to share with you another way to USE UP THAT DSP….so…whatcha think?
I can honestly say that when the new catalog came out…I knew that this stamp set was going to make it to Randall Lane. The font and the sentiments are just over the top….remember what I said about a great sentiment set – go for it…as you can always use your fun paper to dress it up…dress it down or simply make it POP!
You can see how simple this is. Because it is a photopolymer stamp set, seeing for exact placement is a breeze….just ink it up and go!!! The feathers are a 2 step stamping and I used the same color for each one. The more detailed feather was stamped FULL STRENGTH and then the 2nd stamp was stamped in the same color but STAMPED OFF on a scratch paper! Easy!
The DSP was cut to the full front of the Very Vanilla Card base, and then adhered to the front!. I do not do this a bunch but I need to remind myself to do this as it really adds a fun POP to the card!
I lifted the entire stamped portion up…a must do….we live our stampin’ vitamins!
Ir would be a card of mine without a beautiul envelope….I just cannot let one go out the door. To me, it is the icing on the cake and a win/win….I smile and I am happy …and the person receiving it is happy as well! 🙂
Not much to put on your Directory Assistance picture….it is just that easy!
Pop back tomorrow as it is TUESDAY TIPS.…and I think that you are going to love what I am going to share! Remember, shopping in your jammies is on trend – have fun….and let’s all have a great week! Until tomorrow!!!!
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by Susan Itell | Aug 31, 2016 | Super Easy, Washi Tape Card Ideas |
Happy hump day! I am starting to like the idea of “Wing it” Wednesday’s – it’s kind of fun to just do something totally different and I know last week you all liked the post on Washi Tape so I hope that you will enjoy this one as well!
The reality is…we buy this WASHI TAPE and true it is super pretty, fun and festive ….but then I hear – I have all of this Washi Tape…what do I do with it? EASY – USE IT UP!!! Using the washi and then a thinlit is a fun way to use it!
It is as simple as laying it down on scraps and going to town! 🙂
This bundle and YEP (for sure) I would purchase it as a bundle as the details are amazing ~ is called Santa’s Sleigh. I think that Stampin’ Up! did a fantastic job with this bundle as it can lend itself to classic or a modern flair…just have FUN with the colors which will help set the tone for your project! (I predict that this is one that will be flying out the door)
I know that it appears to use a bunch of Washi Tape and it did (because of the envelop) but to do the tree…it does not use much at all! You can see how simple it is to place the tape on a piece of paper…..go to the Big Shot, PRESTO – cut the tree out!
Do you remember back at Easter when I made (3) different Washi Tape Cards? – CLICK HERE – SAME CONCEPT….This is a super fun technique to do with children or even the elderly as it is easy to tear, to place down, to remove if needed etc….
I hindsight I could have used the sentiment that is in this bundle but I chose to use the Better Together Stamp Set….I just simply cannot get enough of this stamp set as it is just one super versatile one that fits many occasions…great little images, great small stamps (I love them to add here and there)
The holidays seem to bring out the BLING in many of our projects, that’s why I added the BLING in my Product Share (Share #2 with the foil and glimmer)…this little gold touch of the star as well as on the envelope makes is super festive. This is one card that looks soooo much better than it does in the pictures!
Here is the 411 – Directory Assistance picture for you to pin! I encourage you to try to use washi tape and framelits! It really is a fun way to add a different twist to your project. I think that we have a great new selection of FUN washi tapes in the new catalog…just think how cute it would be to use ornaments – Fast, Fun & DONE!
Tomorrow is just about here – YIPPEE, September 1st….the day that you all can order from the new Holiday Catalog. I am excited as I know that there are going to be LOTS of fun projects being made by you!
Yesterday I sent out the remainder of the Invoices for the Product Share. If you did not receive one and you thought that you had ordered a share, please email me. If you are interested in participating in the share, please email me your share order.
I will be offering it again but it will not be until the 3rd week of September! This is going to be a FUN and BUSY month so if you want in….I would hop on it today! I have been working on my order and I will be like Cinderalla as I know you all are just as anxious to receive your shares!
You can find all of the scoop of the shares above in the drop down box or click here – Just to clarify share #2 – you will get 1/2 sheets of all of the new papers and also 1/2 sheets of the “glitz & glim” as I like to call it….more specifically the foils and glimmer papers! I thought that it would be fun to offer these for the holiday!
Until tomorrow…make the LAST DAY of AUGUST a fun one….do something to make you smile!
p.s. – I had a text yesterday very early from Catherine Ann….her son rested well and is continuing to improve and even though he is in a great deal of pain and discomfort she said his eyes were smiling!!!!! Hopefully by now they have him off the ventilator…..keep praying….it’s working!
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by Susan Itell | Jun 16, 2016 | Super Easy |
Let’s chat….I really like this card – I mean I REALLY like this card! I am excited for you to “take it all in” and see that it is basically the same as yesterday but a change of the stamp set…the DSP and PRESTO a new card with a totally different look!
It is my hopes that you can see that you do not need to reinvent the wheel each time you sit down to make a card! Literally, the longest part for me in making this card was to pick the stamp set and paper.
I have blogged before using this stamp set….to me, a great sentiment stamp set and great paper – BAM…you are good to go! Did you notice the little dapper denim heart? It is from the Owl Builder Punch – a quick and effective “add on” that adds the perfect touch!
Do you remember the blog post I did about my favorite paper? Well…this one honestly was not my 1st pick BUT once I saw it in person – LOVE IT….the colors are so yummy. I have a confession, I am not crazy about the stamp sets that coordinate with this paper but I LOVE the paper and I hope that you can see that even though certain parts of a “suite” might not be your style….go deeper and see if you can make them work in other ways like I did today.
On Saturday when Jeanie and I went to that “Shoe Box Swap” – we were amazed at how many people used Delightful Dijon…and I thought, I must give it a try. I do not know about you…but – I think it takes a while to get comfy with the in colors…and I am super happy with the end result – one classic card.
As I said yesterday – the envelope punch board is the BEST tool to make you look amazing! Having the ability to make a CA-ZILLION different sizes of envelopes and also like Sonny said yesterday, you can make bows as well!
One more look at this handsome…classic card – isn’t this sentiment wonderful. This card is going to a special someone that MADE MY DAY when I received a super cute, super sweet – card from her. You all know that I adore my animals and I admit, my heart is still heavy with Eddie. He truly was the best…I know we did the right thing but I do miss him – I am sooooooo used to him being by my side – ALL OF THE TIME.
When you go back and look at yesterdays card…you can clearly see the similarities. The only changes I made was I “tweaked” the width of the DSP Strips to make it work with the pattern of the paper. Little tweaks is all that you need!
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I just had to share this picture with you… Milo is filling my heart. He adores me and I adore him. While we were gone, I did miss him – and our “jack of all trades” kept texting me telling me that he was great – all of the animals were great!
When we arrived home and when I walked in the door, he melted. He was sooooo excited to see me and it was like he needed to know that we were ok. The below picture is him CRASHING while I took a shower, he never left my side.
You can see his leg that he was shot. It bows out a bit but it does not seem to affect him – he has the heart and appreciation of the BIGGEST MOUNTAIN one could ever climb – truly a special boy~ I do still take him over to see Earlene…and she love it! This is truly a story of fate….I adore him and the JOY that he brings Earlene is amazing. She will often call me and say “How is our perfect dog today”?
Please pop back tomorrow as I will share with you ANOTHER version of this “formula” in a regular A-2 card…I know that you will love it but the main point that I want you to see and embrace is….find a “formula/layout” that makes you happy and just ROLL WITH IT!
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by Susan Itell | Jun 3, 2016 | Super Easy |
Good Morning my friends! Wow….I adore the emails about how much you love the new catalog and I also know that many of you are super excited to get the goodies that you have already ordered!
As you read this, John and I are flying across the big pond to head back to Maryland…back to home! This has been an amazing 2 week venture us. We thought yesterday, this is the 1st time we have ever been away this long since we have been married….this is the 1st time we have travel in Europe…this is the 1st time that we have had to step out of our comfort zone without any of the peeps to help us with a metro…the money exchange and many more things but… WE DID IT!
We looked at each other last night and laughed as we are proud of ourselves and we have “caught the travel bug” – it was just wonderful and yesterday was a highlight day for me, we took a cooking class in Barcelona and then went to a jazz dinner – a perfect day and way to end our fun together!
Let’s get to this super simple card! We all know that the pineapple is the sign of hospitality and this single stamp is a keeper. My Mom would have adored this stamp and I know that she would have had me make her a bunch of these cards up with all different sentiments! It is fabulous when we can have an amazing stamp that can be used in many ways!
In the below image you can see the single simple stamp. It is a BIG one but at the same time, it does make a statement. There are fabulous examples in the catalog but you can see that I chose to keep it perfectly plain, clean and simple!
I did use the stamp-a-ma-jig to see exactly where the pineapple top and bottom met….then I cleaned my stamp and masked off with simple masking tape the area that I wanted inked up! The colors I used were Pear Pizzazz and Crushed Curry. This was very easy to do…just remember to take off your masking tape before you stamp it! 🙂 I say that as you can tell that I have done this before!
The other highlight that I want to share with you is the scoring. I know, I know – I do this a bunch but I adore the ease and effect it gives. you can see in the above picture that I chose to do 4 lines on the tip and bottom and on the sides I just did 2. Mix it up…when you do, a new level of depth comes to life with your projects.
I made this card to share with you before the new catalog launched so you can see that I am using the envelope liner and some DSP from last years catalog. I will say with the hiccup with the internet while on the cruise…I have lots of posts ready for you. (things seem to happen for a reason….I am thrilled as I can really work on Product Shares next week)
This is a vertical card and I started with a 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ piece of thick white card stock to create the scored lines and then adhere this to the card base so when you open up the card, you will not see the scored lines. (type A in me) I used fast fuse, my go to adhesive when adhering white on white.
For the Pineapple, I used a scrap of paper to do the stamping and then “fussy cut” it out – it really is not a hard image to cut out and it is very forgiving. Some siple dimensionals behind it and you are good to go. (using the edges of your dimensionals is a bonus)
Did you notice the gold thread? I think it is a simple touch that really added some simple flair and fun! I should have anchored a piece to go around the pineapple but I had already exposed and pressed my pineapple on before so PLAN B – (there are ALWAYS PLAN B’s in life). I took 2 stands, tied a simple bow and then rolled a glue dot so I could attach it – presto, it worked!
You like??? I was pleased with it and it really is a simple card to make. I want to touch on something that I get as often and I think I will probably do a video on this topic…How to get a clean image with a new stamp!
First, I invite you to think about your new stamps like a new pair of shoes. When we have a new pair of shoes, we need to break them in before we walk for miles and miles as if we did not do that – we would have blisters and very uncomfortable feet and we all agree…THAT IS THE WORST!
When I get a new stamp like this pineapple I do 2 things:
- I clean it with my scrubbing pad or an absorber cloth (I have blogged about this before and I love to get in the nooks and crannies of your stamp) nd then mak sure that it is super dry.
- I next stamp it with the versamark pad…stamp it on a piece of scrap….ink it again in versa mark and do the same thing until there is barley any versamark left on the stamp.
Now I an ready to bring my ink color to the stamp and I come out with a clean image. I think that if you take the time to do this…you will be happier witht he end result. Hopefully this tips help you but always feel free to email me if you need further help!
LET’S PLAY ANOTHER GAME! Please make sure that you check out yesterdays post to see your 1st game to win a stamp and today you have another go at it!
Here you go….let’s see how well you know me….
What new DSP paper collection to you think was my favorite when I 1st saw the new catalog?
Please leave me a comment and then for the ones that “get it correctly”, I will take those names and one lucky person will win that pack of paper! On Sunday I will announce the winner for both yesterday’s game and today’s! This will give you some time to leave a comment. Have fun…you all make me smile and make me adore even more in what I do.
Stampin’ Up! has encouraged me to grow personally and I am still pinching myself that John and I were able to have this wonderful opportunity on this adventure we have been on. Have fun looking and getting to know the new catalog….I hope that you like this game! Make it a great day!
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by Susan Itell | Feb 9, 2016 | Super Easy |
This card came together while I was at a traffic light. Seriously…..I was taking Eddie to the V_TS (remember, he dislikes that word) so we try to say let’s go see Tracey…I had a super busy day yesterday and at the end I will fill you in with Eddie but we need to get to this card!
I knew that I adored the sketch below and was thinking while waiting…..what could I do in a jif – PRESTO….my vision came together perfectly!
It is a card right up my alley….I saw the sketch on the Global Design Project and I had a HUGE smile – this is a FABULOUS sketch and one that you all should keep. I hope that you pop over to the site and see what the amazing design team came up with! FUN challenge1
Easy-peasy is the word for this post! Letting the scored lines be the FUN FACTOR and then the 2″ Circle Punch did the trick with the sentiment from the Perfect Pennants Stamp Set. This card is a great example of how “key speed tools” – like the Simply Scored and the Punches make a card like this come together in a cinch!
We all have that “TIME” issue…and you can see that this great sketch lends itself to clean and simple. I say…look at what you have and then GO FOR IT – do not try to recreate the wheel to make it super hard…have FUN!
The sweet little flower with a white perfect accent in the middle….seemed to do the trick perfectly. A super quick stitch around the stamped image helped set it off from the scored layer, fun simple DONE!
Well….not so fast – the envelope – how could we not finish a fun card without the envelope liner! This is from the Brights Designer Series Pack and I have shared with you before that I like to cut mine to a 6″ X 6″ squares as it is easier fro me in storing etc….but I was easily able to do this nice wide (2″) wide piece and also have plenty to line the envelope!
There you go…do you like the simplicity of this card? I know that for many they might be tempted to add on etc...(and trust me, I was going to do that but I stood back and said – DONE)!!! Sometimes you need to just BE DONE…walk away and guess what, you will smile! The sentiment on this card has it all summed up….
LIFE doesn’t have to be perfect to be WONDERFUL
Now to Eddie (real quick)….that little man…those Jack Russell’s are sooooooo smart and fun. We received his blood work results and they were not the best…but they obvious could be worse. Over the weekend he did not eat much at all. He is still drinking out of his horse bucket but he does not have much of an appetite. On Friday he had an antibiotic shot and they wanted to give him another yesterday and also hydrate him with some electrolytes….
When we went to the V_TS, I walked in with the prince all wrapped up and the receptionist called, EDDIE ITELL is here for his antibiotic. The receptionist then told me that the 3 Vet Techs that were working yesterday all wanted Eddie and so it was just going to be the luck of the draw!
His calcium levels are off the chart which makes him feel icky…..but once we can get him to eat something he can start an oral med to help reduce those levels and he should be feeling better. They suggested to just let him have anything….(at this point) to get the orals meds in so he will not get a tummy ache – HE WAS IN CHICKEN HEAVEN…..to the grocery store we went and a Rotisserie Chicken did the trick….he ate little bits of chicken in his glory while the others were eating their dog food.
As the saying goes…one day at a time. He found Mr. Happy (one of his favorite squeak toys) and when we heard the squeak, John and I said….he’s feeling better!
Enough about dear sweet little Eddie….how about some weekly deals! Click Here to see the goodies this week! I think that you will know my pick….I guess that you will have to continue to POP back to see! Remember, I blog everyday so please subscribe to my Blog so you do not miss a thing! If you follow my blog, you know that I love to blog about all sorts of stuff!!!!
Don’t forget….the limited Edition Sale-a-bration items are coming to a close…..do not miss the chance to snatch up some goodies!!! As always, feel free to email me if I can be of help. Enjoy the day and let’s all hope Eddie eats!
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