by Susan Itell | Nov 23, 2014 | 3-D Projects, Super Easy, Thank You |
This is a GREAT day for sooooo many reasons! I am super excited about today's post as I have the honor to be the guest stamper of my dear friend and fearless leader….Mary Fish! I am always so darn tootin' excited when I can be her guest!
If you have never popped on my blog before…WELCOME….and yes, I do blog daily (like Mary) and I have learned from the best….I love what I do and I love inspiring YOU! Please subscribe to my blog if you wish!
I have a confession and one that I am sure that all of my "peeps" will acknowledge….I love monograms…I love initials… All around my home you will find "personalized touches" and when the "peeps" were "little peeps" I was a representative for a children's clothing company that specialized with color coordinating clothes and monograms were the star!
In looking at pictures….they DREAD how I dressed them but I still think that they were adorable! ENOUGH WITH MEMORY LANE (darn, I love going down that lane)…..today's post will highlight how you can take one stamp set and make a great set of note-card for ANYONE!
The stamp set that I used for today is one that I can just about guarantee that you have "passed" on because I admit…it is very $$$$$ but you need to think past that as it is so darn versatile! It is called Larger than Life and it is just that!
The minute the new catalog came out in the Spring, I adored this stamp set but I thought "Should I get it now….or wait"….I am always honest (about the in's and out's of products) but I knew that deep down – I needed it. I used a 50% off on it and you can do the same by having a cyber event…..please email me and I will help you reach your goals!
Now I say to myself, "Silly Susan"….just look at how many gifts you can make with this clean and classic stamp….and I LOVE IT!
O.k. – let's get to it as it s a fun project and I hope that I have inspired you to give this stamp set a try and also do this! Just think about how many different people you can give this to! I invite you to think of:
- Friends
- Family
- Hairdresser
- Co-Worker
- Mother in Laws….Sister in laws
- Kids in College
- Teachers
- Birthday Gifts (everyone needs thank you notes)
- Hostess Gift
You can see that the list is endless and fun! This is a GREAT way to use up DSP that you have and also it is sooooo darn tootin' affordable using the Note-cards that Stampin Up! offers…..WOOT-WOOT……you get 20 cards & Envelopes for just $5.95!
- The simple scoop on making this box is….for the bottom, cut your card stock to 7 1/4" X 5 3/4" and then using the Simply Scored – I score at the 1" mark all around (see the below picture to see how I "cut in" on the ends as well as placed the sticky strip!)
- For the "Top", I suggest that you make is a "smidge larger" to fit nicely over it! The dimensions for this are 7 3/8" X 5 7/8" and do the same as you did for the bottom!
- You all know by now that every Tuesday, Stampin' Up! is wonderful in offering "deals for a week" and I love the challenge in incorporating them into my posts!
You can see that I have used the Deco Labels Framelits to create the center of the box along with the help of the Window Sheets. (You could easily skip this step but I think it makes it "finished & fun"….also it help you see whose initial it is!!!)
- For the note-card….it is already ready cut with the Stampin' Ups! help but then I cut a white piece just a 1/4" smaller (4 3/4" X 3 1/4") and then scored it at 1/4" all around to give it some depth! Have fun with the colors of your choose and also the DSP!
- For the back flaps of the envelopes….easy-peasy – I just take a piece of DSP that is 5 1/4"" X 2" and then run a very, very thin bead of "green glue" (mono) just around the edges of the envelope….place the DSP on it….let it set it a bit and then PRESTO – cut the excess away! LOVE IT!
( I will say that I usually cut my DSP in 6" width so if I am using it with the Envelope Liner Framelit, they are good to go but if you are doing it this method, you can get by with cutting the paper smaller)
I love picking out the DSP for the person's personality, I think that this gives this project a great "personal touch" and one that I know will be well received and very useful. I can get at least (8) cards and envelopes in a box….want to make it larger, no worries – just make our box depth larger!
- Simply Stamp the "initial of your choice" with the "color of your choice" and PRESTO – you are good to go!
- If you are making the "solid" color box top and then want to embellish it with coordinating paper (like the below "m" one) – those measurements are (2) pieces at 5 1/4" X 3/4" and (2) pieces at 3 3/4" X 3/4"….This truly carries the theme of your gift!
Have fun and mix up what you have! You can easily decorate the boxes in so many ways! I am just crazy about this project and I already have 15 boxes made for friends and family! I am a "big believer" of handmade gifts….they touch the heart and they are remembered!
Please feel free to email me and/or leave me a comment about this post! Please remember, share with me a Tradition of your Thanksgiving Holiday and you can win some BLOG CANDY and also some yummy brownies from me!
Click here to see yesterday's post and I am sooooooo darn inspired and touched by the comments! I will announce the winner tomorrow!
Monday's are fun day for me as I offer a personal challenge to help you create your style….if you choose to share it with me …GREAT….if not…no biggie (I am just happy that you are going to your craft space and having fun)
Thanks for popping in today and a HUGE thanks to Mary….please leave me a comment for this blog post and/or about what "traditions" means to you…..(Yesterday's Post) and YOU could win the Blog Candy! I love reading about YOU and things that YOU and your family love about the holiday…..
Enjoy the day and until tomorrow!l
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by Susan Itell | Nov 16, 2014 | Thank You |
Happy Sunday to all! I thought that this "subject line" might get your interest as I still do not "get it" what "# " is but I think that one would say… – it is "on trend" with obviously a different generation than I am in!
Even though I do not "get it", I do like this stamp set for especially the (3) large stamps as they work for me! Why….well they are clean, bold and just plain fun and the 2" punch works perfectly with them each and every time!
Anyway…I needed a thank you card for a friend and I thought that this would be fresh and fun card for her! This is crisp and fun…and the Large Dot Embossing Folder makes the card stand out and say WOW!
Where did my color inspiration come from? The Park Lane Designer Series Paper. I often go to my swatches of SDP to be inspired for the card color choice and when I saw the circles in the fun DSP…my card came together in my head!
This is a very basic layout and one of those "keeper" card I often talk about….think about it as a formula and make it over and over again! The stampin' dimensionals give it a big lift that always makes a card stunning – especially when you are using a white on white….just love the look!
I know that I have been using this burlap ribbon a ton lately but I just love the little extra touch it gives! Simply pull off some of the threads and have fun! Using glue dots makes it easy to attach!
Pulling out the good old Stamp-a-ma-jig made stamping the lower image on the front of the envelope a snap! Calypso Coral is a color that I do not use often but it is very classic and fun!
Make your way to your craft area and make up a card like this! THis is a great basic layout and I am sure that you have many stamps that this would work with. I think that many times we think if everything being in the center, but I like having the focal point off a bit.
I think having the ribbon go up like it is ….allows your eye to be balanced and makes the card unique and one that you would remember! (hope that makes sense)
Enjoy this cold day….in the East it has been very, very cold but at least we have not had SNOW….I think that snow is beautiful to look at but I am not a fan. Snow Days for me are in my craft area lovin' the time off!
Over this weekend I already felt the "commercial buzz" of the season (which makes me kind of sad) as we have not even had the wonderful celebration of Thanksgiving…enjoy the journey of each day and embrace all that we have today….tomorrow will be here soon enough!
You all are the best! Until tommorrow….Make it Mine!
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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 13, 2014 | Make it MINE Monday, Thank You |
Woot-woot to a new week! Let's all have a GREAT week and I hope that I get you inspired with this card today! Monday's are the days that I find a sketch on the internet and then throw it your way for you to have fun at your own home!
I do not know why we are all reluctant to share our work on weekly challenges, but please know I do "get it" as I was scared to death to do a challenge! I have in time learn to become a bit more comfortable but I am totally fine with you just sharing your work with me….I actually adore it….so if you would like, please email me your take…I am so proud of many of you!
This weeks sketch is from Freshly Made Sketches, have fun with it! The funny thing about today is that I did not realize that this sketch was actually from this week!
Every Sunday I do a "google" of "Clean and Simple Card Sketches" and this popped up…..so….if YOU can do this challenge….then YOU need to upload your picture to their website and just "go for it"! It is the best of the best and I know that you can do it!
Let's get to the "nuts and bolts" of today's card! I simply adore this DSP …I think there is nothing more striking than Black and White with a POP of color!
I am going to go super quick today so please feel free to email me if you have any questions about the card! It is rather straight forward and I was super happy with the end result!
- The card base in an A-2 size folded as a vertical card
- The stamp sets I used today are Four Feathers and Big News
- The dimensions of the Strawberry Slush is 4 5/8" X 2 7/8"
- The designer series paper is from Back to Black and the dimensions are (feathers) 2 3/4" X 3" and the lower one is 1 3/4" X 3"
- The band across the card is 1" X 4 1/4" and 3/4" X 4 1/4"
- The embellishments were the FUN part of the card (in my opinion)…. I used the White Bakers Twine and "doubled" up on it for a simple bow (I can handle Bakers Twine Bows) and then I took a piece of Strawberry Slush and looped it around….I LOVE the effect it gives!
- You know me…I do LOVE my Stamp- a -ma- jig, and YES – I did use it for perfect placement!
- The Big Shot and Envelope Liner Framelits came to my rescue once again!
That's about it! I hope that you enjoy this! It was not only super easy to make…It uses up scraps and it uses minimal DSP!!!!
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There are days that I feel like I am in a dream…it is the best to be able to be able to do what you love and believe in the product…. plus have fun all at the same time!
Thank YOU for all that YOU do! Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Sep 21, 2014 | Super Easy, Thank You |
Here is a super quick and happy card for you to case away! It simply does not get any easier than this! Today's card is a great example of letting our beautiful Designer Series Paper to shine and be the focal point!
When the new catalog came out in June I was super happy to see this paper, Flowerpot DSP….WHY? It is BOLD….and the colors are wonderful and rich! I adore navy blue and not only are there many papers with navy…I was doing the BIG happy dance that we now have a Navy Seam Binding Ribbon!
This card is another 5" square card and simple and classic layering of paper is all that was needed (remember to utilize the paper that is going to be covered….great way to use your punches and framelits!)
The Stamp Set for the day is the "must have" as we all need "Thank You" cards….appropriately names, Lots of Thanks! I love the fact that there are so many different fonts…sizes…and sentiments!
I used scraps to stamp the sentiment and then a simple flag of the end was all that was needed! Don't you love using scraps!
I was truly trying to tie a simple bow for you as I usually like my "seam ribbon" bows but time was of the essence for me and I knew a tried and true simple knot would work just fine! I adhered it with a glue dots…(these are a very valuable adhesive to have on hand)
I love taking pictures from the side for you to see the dimensions! I think that "lifting" creates a magic that brings the WOW on!
The envelope punch board helped again and also the stamp-a-ma-jig also did the trick! Making the mailman smile is a thing Iike to do as I figure that the stamp is already "inky" so why not use it again before you clean it!
Thanks for popping by! I have a quick suggestion for you to do….have you popped on the Stampin' Up! Website….go to it – there are lots of ideas and it is a great resource…and there is even a blog filled with ideas and inspiration! I think that sometimes we forget about going to it….have fun!
Please email me if you need help or have questions about today's post! I am super happy that I have the September Stamp of the Month Kits completed….I know that you are going to love them! If you are interested in the program, please click here or email me!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Sep 20, 2014 | Super Easy, Thank You |
Good Morning! I am so excited to be Mary Fish's guest stamper! I hope that you enjoy the card today as I think it is super cute! When this paper came out, All Abloom…..I was SUPER happy with this particular pattern. I am not sure why, it just made me happy and it made me smile!
If you follow my blog, you know that I adore square cards and this one creates a big punch but if you look at it and break it apart, you will see that it is super simple!
I pulled all of the colors from the Paper Stack using, Blushing Bride, Pistachio Pudding, Stawberry Slush and of course, Whisper White!
These stacks are the BEST "bang for your buck" as you will receive 48 sheets of fun paper…it is just $6.95…I say WOOT-WOOT!!!
Simple, yet effective with that little sentiment from A Happy Hooray did the trick! I adore this stamp set as it truly is very versatile! (I think I might do a Stamp of the Month Kit with it) in the future! Look how effective stamping in the bold color of Strawberry Slush made this POP!
I know that you like when I give you the measurement and here you go! This card is fun, easy and you know that the recipient will be super happy to receive this cheerful card! Please feel free to email me if you have questions!
- The Base is Blushing Bride as a 5" square card!
- The super cute DSP is a 4 1/2" square and then I cut a mat a "smidge larger"
- Using the square framelits I cut a frame from the Pistachio Pudding using the #3 & #4 framelits and then added a piece of white behind the frame!
- The size of the circles are the 1 3/8" & the 1 3/4" circle punches. Using Stampin' Dimensionals always makes a statement! ( I call them my Stampin' Vitamins)
- To me…the POP of the card is using the white gel pen – I LOVE this pen and a little dash makes all the difference!
- The envelope Punch Board makes it super easy to create your own envelopes! Today I simply lined the outer flap of the envelope!
Making odd size cards is always fun! I realize that it takes extra postage for a square card, but many of our cards we make need extra postage with the embellishments we use! I think it is well worth the extra expense as I would be SUPER happy to get this "pick me up of thanks" in the mail!
Many thanks for popping in today and it is an honor to be a guest stamper for Mary while she is at Founders Circle! I truly hope that she is having the time of her life as she most certainly deserves it!
If you enjoyed the inspiration today from this post, please enter your email under the holiday catalog on the side bar of my home page…I blog daily and I feel like I have learned from the BEST! Having Mary as my direct upline is a privilege and joy!
Please feel free to email me or leave me a comment! Enjoy this wonderful day and "thanks" for popping in and letting me inspire you!
Until tomorrow!
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