by Susan Itell | Oct 22, 2013 | Things you just have to buy! |
Today is one special day!!! WHEW….there is a lot going on so I need to get right to it and then you will have to go get another cup of coffee and take it all in again to let it sink in!!!
Now we already know that Stampin' Up! is darn tootin special in soooo many ways but do they know how to celebrate a 25th Anniversary or what!!!
Today is the day that we have been waiting for….
the day that they unveil the 25 Stamp Sets that are 25% off!!!
(make sure you read to the end as there is an adhesive bundle give away from me..woot-woot!!!)
Remember – this Stamp Set Sale is only for one week so get some post-it flags and your catalog out and have fun looking at what is on sale and then seeing what you simply cannot live without!
CLICK HERE and you will be able to see all of the 25 and a thumb nail image of them…click that to make it bigger and get excited! Who doesn't LOVE a bargain!
I was SUPER excited to see that they chose so many stamp sets that I consider to be on my "A List", to me that is stamps that I use often and feel that there are my "go-to's" when I sit down to create! It is kind of like an "old faithful" blouse you have…it always feels right!
Here is a great tip for you when you are on my blog….look in the upper right hand corner and you will see a "Search" area …..simply type in a stamp set name and you will see the card that I made that stamp from! This way you can see some examples of how the stamps look in a card - WOOT-WOOT!!!
NOW HOLD ON….there is more about this TERRIFIC TUESDAY…..
$25 STARTER KIT SPECIAL EXTENDED ONE DAY. Stampin' Up!
announced late yesterday that they would be extending the $25 Starter
Kit Special through today. You get another chance to purchase the kit at just $25.00!!! Another reason to go WOOT-WOOT!!!!
All you need to remember is to click here and put product in that is $25.00 but not more than $26.95 and fill out the info….DONE!
WHY DID THEY DO THIS?
I really do not know but I have a hunch that it was becasue they were so SWAMPED yesterday (especially late in the day) as I know 1st hand that I was on hold for over 50 minutes and then when the customer service representative came on…I was treated like I was her 1st call of the day!!!
I am doing the happy dance as I have a couple of people that have been on the fence and let me tell you…take the jump and get off that fence as there is nothing for you to lose especially with these great 25 stamp sets that are on sale….
This is about how I feel trying to take all of this in!!! (This is probably one of my all time favorite shows)
When you take advantage of the "one more day at $25.00 to join"…one of the perks is that on your 1st order…you will be able to take advantage of a one time 30% discount! WOOT-WOOT….email me if you need more info or want to chat!
Let's take for example….the Gently Falling Stamp Set….LOVE IT – it is now at 25% off = $21.71…if you sign up today for just $25.00…then place an order (after you have joined for $25.00) you will be able to get that stamp set for….$15.20!!!
Now I ask you….yesterday that stamp set would have cost you $28.95 and tomorrow you could purchase it for $15.20…see what I mean when I say a no-brainer!!!
Let's pick on another favorite of mine…remember use that search button to see cards that I have made!
The Happy Day Stamp Set (appropriate for today…as I am super happy) At 25% off this stamp set is $12.71 for just this one week…but if you become part of Simple Stampin Team….you would be able to turn around and order this for just $8.90!!! Now that should make you happy!!!!
I want to make this even better for you….for all orders for this super stamp sale…I am going to pick one lucky winner to win some "You just have to have basics"…items that we all love!!! Here you go!
Why did I pick these….easy-peasy….when you add them up…they are just over the $25.00 point in honor of Stampin' Ups! 25th Anniversary and I know that these are all products that we use OVER and OVER!!!!
So…if you buy 2 of the stamp sets…you'll get 2 chances to win….buy 4 you'll get 4 chances…..GREAT right!?!?!
This IS such an exciting time for all of us that are with Stampin' Up! and I hope that you will see the benefits that "Simply just make sense" and take advantage of the LAST day of joining for just $25.00! Click here and lets get started together!
JUMP!!! I am here and there are a bunch of other happy, positve and fun people here to give you a big WOOT-WOOT
By now you know that I love to have fun and that I love to show you how you can create beautiful and practical cards and gifts that will warm YOUR heart but it will also make someone else very happy!
My team is growing and I am super excited, I would love for you to be on this journey with me…being a part of the PALS team has been great…the resources are there for all of us if we want them or if you just simply want to order just for the discount… great!!!
Email me and I will be happy to answer any questions you have! Remember your order needs to be $25.00 – $26.95 for the deal…you can click here and get going….one question I have been asked…what would be 2 things great to order to get to that point…..
My favorite combo is the Envelope Punch Board and roll of Sticky Tape….BAM – $26.90!!!! How about that! Already have the punch board?…great – no worries – it make a super gift or simply pick something else!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Sep 3, 2013 | Things you just have to buy! |
Stampin' Up! has been "rolling" out super new and fun products that make the wow factor for us so easy to create! Today's post is focusing on the Circle Card Thinlits Die…this is the perfect companion with your Big Shot to create a card that makes you smile!
Before we get to the card today…..I want to do a BIG shout out to Nancy from New York for winning her choice of paper from the Post on Sunday focusing on the new Envelope Punch Board! WOOT-WOOT and a BIG thank you for all of you that ordered this fun new tool….I love it and I am using it again on today's card! Thanks Nancy!!!
Now let's get to the card! Here is a quick video for you to watch showcasing this product! It has so many fun and clever "add on's" that you can create many different themes of cards! Many of our stamp sets wok perfectly with this as well!
I do not know about you…but I am always "in amazement" with all of the talent that is out there and how we can all step out of the comfort box and try a fun and functional card like this! My "big step" here for me was using the full size of paper of a regular A-2 card….5 1/2 X 8 1/2"
The stamp set for today was the Yippee-Skippee Stamp Set – always creates a smile with fun and fresh sentiments, and the fresh plaid is from the Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper!
TIP ALERT: you need to "slide in" the paper before you run it through your Big Shot as you do not want to cut off the folded in piece….you will see the line so no worries…..you will be able to see where to fold!
I like having the "extra to the right" to be able to write a message on the card! It's kind of a 2 for 1…a fun and functional card….and an extra folded piece to be able to write!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions on this method! I have not played a ton with this new die much but I think it is super fun! The also make a Label Card Thinlits Die….I'll do a post on that one soon!
The inside flower and embellishment is from the Blossom Party Originals Die and Boho Blossoms Punch! Little touches like this add a fun bling!
The finale of the envelope was from using the steaming HOT Envelope Punch Board...it's just so fun to make an envelope in a fun color! This Crisp Cantaloupe lined with the Birthday Basics is just too fun!
The results of fun and interactive cards made with this framlits are endless. I suggest you take an afternoon and just simply "play around" – you'll have fun and trust me….you will play and play with this card – you just cannot help it!!!
Thanks for popping by and I don't know about you….when we have a holiday (I love it) but my week always seems confused….again….congrats to Nancy for winning the paper!!!! You'll love having more FREE paper to play with with your card projects! Just a way to "thank you" for being so supportive!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Sep 1, 2013 | Super Easy, Things you just have to buy! |
True today is a new month…(yikes, September 1st) and that is exciting….today is also my children's Godfather's 50th Birthday and that is exciting…and today is the 1st day that YOU can order this "coolest thing that has come down Stampin' Up's! pike….
The Envelope Punch Board…
and this is SUPER EXCITING!
I know that it seems to good to be true…but this little gem is only $19.95 and it can make over 66 different sizes of envelopes! If that isn't enough to be doing the "happy dance" this Sunday Morning…I do not know what is!
Please click here to watch this great video of this fabulous new product! It will really show you 1st hand the excitment before you get yours!
I would not wait to order this…as I think we all know it is going to be one hot item! I have enjoyed playing around with it but I must say, I do not even think I have touched the surface with all that I can come up with! It's fun…it's super easy and it creates such a great end product!
I have a "carrot" to dangle for you…and since it is a Holiday Weekend, I will extend this offer to any orders placed through me until Monday night at 9 p.m. and on Tuesday's post, I will announce the winner!
Please use the hostess code of PTYDPVHC so you get a chance to WIN!
Anyone that orders this Envelope Punch Board through me and has an order that totals $40.00 or more, your name will go into being randomly selected to win your choice of…
- A Designer Series Paper Stack (page 152 in the catalog), a value of $21.95 or
- (2) Designer Series Papers (pages 150 -151 and 153-154 in the catalog), a value of $21.90 or
- (3) packs of 8 1/2 X 11 Cardstock (pages 140-149 in the catalog), a value of $20.85
These are 3 great choice for you to choose from!!! One thing that is "for sure" with this Envelope Punch Board is…YOU NEED PAPER!
This incentive is my way of thanking you for being such great blog followers and also customers!
When you place your order through my website, you simply add the hostess code PTYDPVHC That's it!
Your order will be shipped directly to your home and the lucky winner of the paper….I will contact and see what they would like and I will pick up the shipping…Off to your home it will go along with several envelopes I made using the new Envelope Punch Board! My thanks to you!!!
The beautiful card above (way above….at the beginning of the post)…you will get the total scoop and dimensions on Monday!I have some tips and tricks on working with that ribbon!
It is a simple, yet classic card that was fum to make! I had to tease you a little…please pop back tomorrow!
Now to some pictures of envelopes I made with this goodie!
This is what this gem looks like and you can see the variety of sizes it will make…I love odd size cards…this IS the perfect tool!
It really is too good to be true…look at the chart and find the size of the card you are making…go to the right of that measurement and PRESTO! the size of card stock you'll need to there for you…go to the right again and PRESTO! it tells you what mark to punch and score it at! That's it!!!
For example, I am making a 5" X 7" card…the chart tells me I need to cut a 9 1/2" square piece of paper and PUNCH and SCORE at the 4" mark! BINGO-BANGO!!!
After you make your 1st PUNCH & SCORE…turn to the left and match up the score line that you just created to the point (I know it is hard to see, but click on the picture if you need to)...then once that is matched up…PUNCH and SCORE…turn again to the left and repeat all around!!! EASY-PEASY!
It really is easy and it will make you go WOW….this is just to easy! I see myself using it the most is for odd size card and also to make my own "note card" size to fit the 3 1/2 X 5 card stock! I adore this size and now we can use all sorts of colors and the WOW will be there!
Remember, you can click here or use my SHOP NOW button and use the hostess code of PTYDPVHC so you can get in the drawing to win one of the 3 options I have given you!
My favorite, I love…love ….LOVE the Collection Designer Series Paper Stacks…you get sooooo many incredible sheets of paper from all of the collections……Regals, Brights, Neutrals, Subtles and In Color!
Heck – a great order would be one of these paper at $21.95 and the Envelope Punch Board at $19.95 – = $41.90!!! WOOT -WOOT….you have a chance to win! (you really need all of the color families of paper collections) I used these paper just about everyday and they are a lifesaver for your projects!
For every order at the $40.00 increment you will receive 1 chance and you will receive (2) chances for an $80.00 order etc….
I appreciate YOU...and I am thankful for YOU….I can hardly wait to share with you the ins and outs of the card at the top of this post….cause' "I'm thankful" for YOU!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Aug 4, 2013 | Organizational Tips, Things you just have to buy!, Tips and Tricks!!! |
This has been a fun post and topic of the different ways of lining envelopes! The lucky winner is…..
LUCKY # 36… SELETTA!
Here is her comment…
Posted by:
Seletta
WOOT-WOOT!!! I hope you enjoy your blog candy and please send mean email with your address and I will send you your goodies!!!!
Below is the liners and I threw in a couple of extra envelope already
lined for you! Enjoy and many thanks for your comment! They are all new papers and I mixed both methods of liners!
WOW….I know you guys love the attention that I to do with envelopes but I will say "HAT'S OFF TO YOU" for reading that L O N G post!
Trust me… keep think of the analogy of riding a bike….once you get the "Susan" way of doing it….you will never have to look at a cheat sheet again to make them!
In total I had 61 comments from my comments on my blog and emails! THANK YOU….for being so diligent in reading and responding! It was super interesting to read the feedback and comments!
Many like the "Susan" way because they had all of the tools/products…and loved the concept of having the look of the whole envelope lined…..but…..
Many others loved the fact that they could purchase the New Envelope Liner Framelits and it was a help from Mr. Big Shot and then presto -DONE!
And the end result was….there were just a few more that liked the "Susan" method but I would wager to say they are waiting to get their hands on this super cool and fun framelit!
The lesson to this whole post of fun is…there are sooooo many different ways to do things and none of them are right or wrong….and none of them are better than the other!
I find that we are too hard on ourselves (and trust me – I'm a good one to talk on this one) – that we feel that because something is NEW is better…and guess what? – sometimes we just have to wait and find out what works best for us!
Please do not get me wrong as when I saw this new catalog….hands down – the 1st thing I knew that I was going to order were the Envelope Liner Framelits as I knew it would not only be a HOT item…it would be an item that I wound find practical many times for my uses! (Mainly because I can use the adhesive from the Stampin' Up Envelope)
Every month when a team of volunteers make cards for Breast Cancer patients…I always have to put sticky strip on them as I really do not know when the cards are going to be sent to the cancer patients and families. In doing it this way – they can simply pull off the sticky strip and PRESTO!
With the NEW envelope liner framelit….this might change my thoughts! True I will have to get the big shot out….but then again it will be nice not to have to worry about the sticky strip….see – every situation is different!
This has been a super fun topic to show you the different ways you can line an envelope! I am with you which ever way you like and I am an email away!
You all are the best and I thank you for your support……WOOT-WOOT to Seletta!
Until tomorrow…..
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by Susan Itell | Aug 2, 2013 | Stamp-a-ma-jig, Things you just have to buy! |
Have you enjoyed the 1st day of the new…exciting catalog?
WARNING: – This is a long post…but hang in there as there is "blog candy" for you if you leave me a comment on which method you like best!
The new framelit is a TOTAL keeper in many ways and I did you today that I was going to give you the scoop on the SUPER NEW AND FUN Envelope Liner Framelits! Stampin' Up! is just the best in keeping on trend to the market!
You all know if you follow my posts that I adore a lined envelope…actually – I can honestly say that I never send a card out without one!
My #1 question I receive is…
"How do you line your envelopes"
This post is to show you the options of how to line envelopes…this new super cool framelit is "over the top"…super cool…..precise…Stampin' Up! great!
Yesterday my super upline, Mary Fish, did an AMAZING video on showcasing this new fun product! I have not yet ventured into the land of videos and Mary does a simple amazing job and the timing could not be more perfect for me! Click here and watch her great tips and techniques on this great new product!
As you can see…Mary has done a fabulous job showing you the 411 on the framelit but below I will showcase how I have lined my envelopes before this super cool tool! I will say…it is great to be able to use the adhesive from the envelope and using the new framelits allows you to use the envelope adhesive!
Below is the way that I lined my envelope BEFORE the new framelits!
This is so easy and it ALWAYS is a finishing touch that WILL
get noticed and truthfully it is like learning the
Stamp-A-Ma-Jig….once you get it….it will be like riding a bicycle –
you'll never forget it!
There are 3 key things that you will need:
- A Stampin Trimmer – When Stampin’ Up! came out
with this tool last year I know that there were many of you that thought…who
needs another trimmer as most of us probably have several in our homes…BUT – hands down, this is the best on the
market! Sooooo darn easy to use and sooo darn precise each and every time –
plus being able to “score” with the same tool is truly a 2 for 1!!!
- Paper Snips – I know it seems that I can justify
just about every product that Stampin’ Up! has…but seriously – these are not
only the sharpest scissors…they truly allow you to cut in teeny tiny areas –
the only problem is that once your family finds out about them…you will lose
them to a family member, so the moral of the story is = buy 2
- 2-Way Glue Pen – This gem is a “best kept secret”
tool of mine…I just love it and have many as I am always “going to them” often!
Why??? Simple – it is soooo affordable ($4.50) and it is the perfect choice for
lining envelopes… it does not leave a “bump”, it does not show through and just
a quick run around the edges is all you need!
Now to the simple "how to's" for you to be a
pro:
- Cut your paper into 3” X 5 11/16” (I think it is
much easier to think about it as one notch to the left of 5 ¾” – see picture)
Test this cut piece to make sure it is a nice snug fit but that you are able to
easily slip in into the envelope!
- Run the 2-Way Glue Pen around the outer portion
on the envelope, no need to smear any inside the bottom portion of the
envelope…. it stays just fine (trust me!) by doing just the sides.
- I then “eye ball it” to make sure that the print
is nice and straight ( I know…a bit compulsive) but what the heck – you want it
to look super!)…At this point I flip the envelope over and double check to make
sure it is even (you can usually tell by the print on the flip side)
- I run my hand all over to get a seal and then I
fold it over to get a crease – TIP: After you do this…put it back in the Stampin’
Trimmer and score it at this crease – it will give you a perfect sharp finish!
- Now use the paper snips and follow the envelope
and trim away the excess!!! Let your scissors do the work – TURN THE ENVELOPE,
as you cut the excess – do not keep turning your hands it will give you a
cleaner cut!
- Easy right!!! I know it is a lot of text and
trust me…whip a couple of them up and you will never have to read this again as
it will become so 2nd nature to you!
- Doing the outer side of the envelope…super easy
as well…do the exact same thing but simply put it on the outside and then trim!
Depending on the print of the paper, there are times that I like doing it this
way! (See picture)
- Now the next question you are probably thinking
about it…how do you seal the envelope to mail it? Easy – if I am personally
sending it myself, I use the 2 Way Glue Pen again to seal it…and if I have made
a bunch of cards as a gift to give to someone…I always “tuck” in a 2 way glue
pen for them along with stamps to make a complete and thoughtful gift!
- If I am not sending them out myself ( like when
I make the cards for my Breast Cancer Group), I put a bit of sticky strip so
whomever can peel it off at the time they need the card!
I know that this posting has been S O O O O O long and I apologize – I just want you to take it all in!
Please leave me a comment or email me about how you like either of the methods and I will randomly pick 1 person to win both……10 "Susan" way envelope liners and also 10 liners with the new framelits! I will pick the winner on Saturday at noon Eastern!
Please subscribe to my blog if you haven’t already…and I
appreciate YOU and I appreciate YOU telling your friends!
Stampin' Up! is great and so are YOU!!!
Until tomorrow!!!
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by Susan Itell | Aug 1, 2013 | Love, Things you just have to buy! |
This is an out of the box type of card for me but I will say….I "LOVE" it! When I saw the color challenge of Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight and Smoky Slate I immediately thought of flowers!
With today being a "doubly special day" – The Pals Paper Art Challenge and also the unveiling of the NEW Holiday Catalog, I thought to myself that I need to get out of the box and play with NEW things that are in the catalog that you can order today!
Click here to flip away page by page of this new, fun collection to Stampin' Up Products!
I hope you enjoy today's post and I encourage you to not only play along with the PALS….but to check out all of the great cards… There are soooo many great works of art from the heart! Here you go my card for the challenge….
- The daffodil delight base is a regular A2 card but the difference is that I cut it 4 1/4 X 11 and then scored it at 5 1/2 to make the fold different than how we usually do traditional cards.
- TIP ALERT!!! I roughly torn my card stock BEFORE I ran it through the big shot….when I did it the other way….it tore too quickly – this works much better!
- A must have from this new catalog is the Expressions Thinlits Dies…these are total gems and the WOW factor of 1 simple word creates a big effect!!!
- TIP ALERT!!!! When you use these gems…grab the wax paper from your kitchen and put a piece of wax paper between the die and the card stock….this way it makes it super easy to pop out!
- I used one of my favorites, the 2 way glue pen to adhere the "love" to the Smoky Slate!
- Feeling it need to continue to carry the "love" theme – what better way than with hearts! I took some scraps of the strawberry Slush and "balled" it all up…then flattened it before using the Heart Punch. A simple yet elegant basic pearl in the middle gave it its final touch!
- To the inside of the card I placed on an angle the "love" thinlit…the perfect touch!
- Envelope time….I know that there are many of you that are super excited for this new Envelope Liner Framlit….it is a "keeper" and the best thing is that it comes for all 3 sizes of our envelops! How easy is that!!! To the right…is the way that I have been lining my envelopes…check back tomorrow for the pros and cons of both!
I hope that you have enjoyed this and I hope that you love the new catalog as much as I do! There are some real gems! Please click here to order directly from my website!
Tomorrow I will be showcasing all about envelope lining and I will be giving away some "blog candy" of 10 cuts of assorted designer series paper that is cut for "my method" of lining an envelope as well as 10 cuts made with the new envelope liner framelit for comments you leave to me about the way you feel is best to line an envelope!
If you have not already done so…please subscribe to my blog for daily inspirations!
Enjoy this challenge and until tomorrow…..
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Have
to say I very seldom used a liner in the envelope….that is till I came
upon Susan!!! and your cards always look so finished that I gave it a
try. Don't do everyone but lots more than usual. I make my own as per
your instructions, works great. Love your Blog.