by Susan Itell | Aug 25, 2013 | Halloween, Happy New Year, Super Easy, Sympathy |
There is no doubt that you are smiling because this super sweet Halloween Stamp is just too darn cute! The minute I saw it in the new catalog…it was a "done deal" It is just one sweet stamp and the price is "sweet" as well!
The stamp is only available in wood mount and it it appropriately called, Halloween Happiness! I usually buy clear stamps when available as I prefer the small storage space it takes but I have a question for you?
Do you think there is a difference in the quality in the "stamp image" between a wood mount and a clear mount? Let gets some comments going about your thoughts!
I know that I have heard that some people think that the wood mount create a crisper stamp image but I think once you get comfortable with the clear mounting blocks…they work great! Storage to me is key…but there are some stamps (not many) that Stampin' Up! just sells in the wood mount…this is one of them!
TIP ALERT: speaking of the clear mounting blocks…KEEP THEM CLEAN! I wash mine (not as often as I should) in dawn detergent and once they are squeaky clean – they stick GREAT! Whenever I find that I am not getting a good grip, it is because they need cleaned!
This cute card will be a Breast Cancer Card in October…I think it is a sweet …quick… pick-me-up kinda card that will be well received! Another great thing about this card is…it is very affordable to make!
The envelopes are the Crumb Cake Note Card size and you get 40 of them for just $5.50….working out to about 14 cents per envelope and the card base would be about 15 cents…and then the other colors I used were Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive!
A CAS (clean & simple) card like this is a GREAT way to use up scraps! If you were just making 1 or 2 of this card, I would venture to say that you would not have to cut a sheet of paper and if you were making a bunch of them…wow – you would get many from one sheet of each of these colors! Super cute and fun!
I used my markers to color the image but being the"type A" stamper that I am….I did not get a good crisp orange ( guess I did not huff enough) so I thought…what the heck - just stamp them up "good and hard" with the pumpkin pie and then cut them out….if the lower image is not super strong…no biggie! Stampin' Dimensionals to the rescue and BAM!
I thought that the outside of the envelope needed some TLC today! Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper was the perfect match….those dots just do something to you!!! Love…LOVE…LOVE!!!!
Going back to my Scrapbooking Days…."dots…dots…and more dots"!!! This drives my kids NUTS but I just love how adding 3 little dots does something special! I tell them that I think it makes me feel like an artist!!!
Three things I cannot do….art -sing & sew! I have never mastered them and I do not seeing it happen in the near future!
A BIG shout out of thanks for all of the sweet comments about the look of my blog….my blog looks this way cause' Patsy Waggoner was my "knight in shining armor"!
As I have grown in age…I find it very comfortable to ask for help when I know I get frustrated….this is what I did…and I love the result!
Halloween will be here before you know it so every week, I am going to be slipping in a Halloween goodie to inspire you not to wait til the last minute! With having lots of college ages friends to send care packages to…I am going to also share with you some 3-D treats that I will be mailing!
Have a super-duper Sunday and get ready for some goodies this week! With me not stressing about my banner on the blog…I feel the creative juices ready to rumble!
As always,thanks for popping by my blog and please share my blog with your family and friends so they can have a daily dose of inspiration! Stampin' is fun…Stampin' is something that we all can do and I love to help you reach your goals!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | May 1, 2013 | Stamp-a-ma-jig, Sympathy |
When a beloved animal passes, there is simply no way to convey to one their loss. My husband's partner at work lost his beloved friend…Katie.
As many of you know, I am a huge animal fan and have 5 dogs of my own and my heart goes out with sorrow and pain when one loses their friend!
My dogs are truly my companions and for those who know what I am talking about…a dog is one that you spend so much time with…tell them your joys…tell them your frustrations…and one thing that they always do – is to bring you joy with a instant and simple smile!
Do you notice something different about this card? Are you wondering what color this is? Well…it s one of the NEW In Colors that I have from the preview products! I LOVE it and think it will be a fantastic addition…also love the name – "baked brown sugar"!!!
- This card is pretty straight forward – a regular A2 card using the Baked Brown Sugar Card Stock cut and scored in half!
- The image was stamp using the Tree from the Thoughts and Prayers Stamp Set. I used the markers to color the image – Chocolate Chip & Wild Wasabi. ( notice this is lighter than the sentiment…it needs to be to make the leaves look more natural)
- The color of card stock that I used was Sahara Sand….a beautiful neutral color that I feel gets overlooked often! Try it – you'll like it! I matted it with Always Artichoke.
- I did use a sponge and very lightly went over the edges of the Sahara Sand with the Wild Wasabi…just to add interest and depth!
- Not finished yet…I took the card to the Simply Scored Plate and scored 2 horizontal lines across the top and bottom of the focal part of the card – a great and simple finishing touch!
Are you saying…where did that envelope come from! Simple – I made it! I felt this card needed a matching envelope and it is sooo easy to make!
- Using the Baked Brown Sugar Card Stock – I cut a 7 3/4" square! Scored it at 4 1/8' and 3'1/8" using the diagonal plate – BAM!!!
- Fold in the score lines…cut the little corners out and always use sticky strip to give it a great hold and you are done – a matching , beautiful envelope!
- Not finished yet…pull out a coordinating paper to make the finished look – I used the Subtles Designer Series Paper…my go-to for a perfect match every card!
I am sorry that I have had to make this card due to the circumstances but at the same time I hope it brings comfort to Gary and Nancy. My heart sank when John told me as I know how much they dearly loved their dog!
Both of these stamp sets are so beautiful and always find a way to make a beautiful card! I hope that you have enjoyed today's post and I also hope that you have a wonderful day! Finally, the sun is out today ( but we have needed the rain) and I am looking forward to a productive day ahead!
Please email me if you have any questions or simply leave me a comment below! I truly love and cherish your feedback! I have a great post in store for you that you will be able to have the opportunity to get a great organizational time saver if you email me…stay tuned!
Until tomorrow….happy stampin'!
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by Susan Itell | Mar 27, 2013 | Sympathy |
It is sometimes hard and difficult to express difficult times, but this stamp set So Sorry has so much to offer to bring comfort! This is what is so unique and rewarding about making your own cards…YOU get to let YOUR emotion and personality show through your works of art through YOUR heart! We all have so much to give, feel and say – there is no better way to let someone know you are thinking of them with you taking YOUR time to sit and write a card!
As the saying goes…P R I C E L E S S!
In looking at the stamps above you can see that I needed to work a bit of magic with the unbelievable tool, Stamp -A-Ma-Jig…a definitely and "A List" tool and one that is super easy to use after you give it 15 minutes! Trust me….you will say – how did I ever do without this! So easy!
When I saw a sample using this stamp set in this fashion – I immediately thought…wow, that looks hard – but it wasn't and the WOW effect it gives when you know you had to do some magic…wow!
This beautiful flowing stamp is from the set, Flowering Flourishes. I can remember when I first saw this stamp set I fell in love with it as I feel it is so versatile and I truly love using just one color…very classic and clean! To add a little pizzazz I punched out a small flower in the same color as the ink, old olive, and popping a pearl gives it that traditional finished touch of class! Curl the flowers up for another simple WOW factor!
The finale was placing the White Taffeta Ribbon giving it a finishing element to balance the card! So soft, elegant and classic…I just love it! Being "Susan" bow challenged I went to my "never fail me" - knots….looks great to me!
It wouldn't be one of my cards without having a lined envelopes! This lining is soft and subtle giving it the elegance that this card deserves! It is from the Brights Designer Paper Series. I know you have heard me rave and rave about them…each color collection that Stampin' Up! has…has their own color palette of the shades within. I have never bought more than one and you all know how many envelopes I use! They are a super value especially for all of the effects it will give you !
I hope that you have enjoyed this card…to me it is one to "bookmark" as it can be used so many ways. You do not need to have a bunch of colors to have a great card…you can see that I just used 2 and it is a clean and crisp card that makes a bold and effective statement!
Please email me or leave me a comment on how you like this card…I was thrilled with how many emails I received from my "carrot" posting yesterday! I thought it was super cute and my produce aisle is all ready for the Easter Bunny!
Here's to another great day….thanks for reading my blog….until tomorrow….
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: So Sorry (C -126527),(W-126525), Flowering Flourishes (C-126367),(W-126365)
Paper: Whisper White (100730),Old Olive (100702), Brights Designer Paper (117155)
Ink: Old Olive ( 126953)
Cool
Tools: Stamp-A-Ma-Jig (101049)
The
Perfect Touches: Snail (104332),Basic Pearls Jewels (119247), Glue Dots (1036830), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430), White Taffeta Ribbon ( 109070)
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by Susan Itell | Feb 25, 2013 | Sympathy |
There is so much that I love about this card – where do I begin! I will say that this stamp set, Circle Circus has always been a favorite of mine….why? ~ not sure but I just look at it and see how many different elements that it can be used for….please make sure you subscribe to my blog so you do not miss tomorrows posting….I am going to use this stamp set in a TOTALLY different way!
I simply love the crumb cake envelopes and I do use it so often in all of my projects….I thought for a sympathy card the combination of Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla and Not Quite Navy would be a great trio! Still needed something so I pulled out the Houndstooth Embossing Folder to make it go WOW and think it did`! I used a bunch of punches…1 1/4 " Circle punch and the 1 3/8 punch! TIP: – when you go to cut the paper that has already been embossed – cut it backwards….it will help prevent tearing and also give it a cleaner, crisp edge!
From here…I just kept playing….stamping out my sentiment from the Loving Thoughts Stamp Set and then separating it to "fit in"…..I really like the way it looks….how about you??? – please click here to give me some feedback, I always enjoy and appreciate your thoughts! Next I thought it could use a little special something and being "bow challenged" as I am…I went to my never fail me…..Seam Binding Ribbon…as it always makes great and simple knots….and that's the way I roll……simple!
The finishing touches that by now you are used to….POP and LINE! The envelope was lined with a handsome paper from the Regals Designer Series Paper….I know that these appear to be a bit pricy but when you see how many sheets are in it and how they complement all of the Regals Collection……it is a great deal! Trust me, you will use them ALL the time!
I hope that you like this card…I think it is very clean and crisp! Make sure you check out my blog tomorrow…..same stamp set – totally different look! It will show you how versatile sets are and how you can go with your style to achieve your goals! I would love to help you ….I would love to have you on my team and be a part of Mary Fish's Pals community…..so easy – so fun….so do-able…so you! Have a great day!
STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES:
Stamp Set: Circle Circus (115778) wood, (127784) clear, Loving Thoughts (125843) wood, (125845)
Paper: Very Vanilla (101650), Crumb Cake(120953), Not Quite Navy ( 101722), Regals Designer Paper ( 117154)
Ink: Not Quite Navy (126971)
Cool
Tools: 1 1/4 " Circle Punch ( 119861), 1 3/8 Circle Punch ( 119860)
The
Perfect Touches – Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Snail (104332), Houndstooth Embossing Folder ( 123134), Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon ( 122332)
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