by Susan Itell | May 4, 2013 | Thank You, Thinking of you |
"Head's Up" for all of you faithful readers…get ready to do the "happy dance" when you see the NEW catalog! It takes many, many looks to take it all in!
It's funny – I think we all get a bit reluctant with "change" and I am sure like myself…we are sad to see many stamps sets being discontinued and then when we get the new catalog and do that 1st go-thru…we say…it's ok but…IT TAKES TIME to let it all soak in!
I have been looking at it everyday and each day I get more and more excited to order the new goodies! HANG TIGHT – Stampin' Up! has not and will not let us down and personally – I think they did an amazing job with the new catalog!
Here is a sneak peak of one of the incredible designer series paper…it is called "Quatrefancy Specialty" and it is WOW! Just love all of the rich colors and it is so fresh and cheery! I did the card style last month and had so many great comments, I thought it would be fun to use a total different scheme! Hope you enjoy!
- The base is Pool Party 8 1/4" X 4 1/4"…scored at 2 3/4". The inside Whisper White piece is 5 1/4" X 4 " and the print paper is 5" X 3 3/4"
- The outside scored piece is Whisper White 2 1/4" X 4" and the fun print paper is 2 1/4" X 3 3/4".
- The "inside" card it Pool Party 6 1/2" X 3 1/4" scored in half…31/4" then layered with the NEW IN COLOR yummy color – Strawberry Slush in a 3" square with a piece of Watercolor paper at a 2 3/4" square ( make 2 of these)
- The inside sentiment came from one of the "bye-bye" stamp sets, "A Word For You"…one that I will miss, always a simple and special way with words!
- The envelope was jazzed up by cutting the designer paper to fit the outer flap and then using the best scissors in the whole wide world…the paper snips to make it look WOW!
I hope you enjoyed this post…it is truly a great card style to make in so many ways! I was totally WOWED by the amount of emails that I received yesterday in getting the files for the paper!
I will be logging all of that next to get to you as I am sure many of you are ready to get organized!
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Enjoy the day….it's Derby Day…always a favorite of mine to watch! Remember, you can click here and order from me and your items will be shipped right to your door….doesn't get any easier than that!
Until tomorrow……
by Susan Itell | Apr 27, 2013 | Stamp-a-ma-jig, Thank You, Thinking of you |
At my job I need to write many notes! (Good thing I love Stampin' Up! so much)…just like picking out what to wear to work everyday – I too get in a "funk" with using the same cards! I thought I would switch it up using my 1st initial!
This doesn't get too much easier! I knew that I wanted a bright "pop" – and polka dots always bring a smile to my face! One of my favorite color combinations is blue(midnight muse), yellow(daffodil delight) and a crisp white!
One of my "bye-bye's that is on my "A" list" – Circle Circus Stamp Set was stamped in the Midnight Muse…TIP ALERT – Take your pad to the stamp to ink this one up….if you do it the traditional way – you'll have a good chance in making a blob in the middle!
Next, you the stamp-a-ma-jig to get your initial from the Lovely Letters Stamp Set…( another bye-bye) to get that perfect image! Pop the stamped image using the 1 3/8" Punch and then layer that on top after putting some stampin' vitamins on it – ( Stampin' Dimensionals) – then the 1 3/4 Scallop Punch with the Daffodil Delight Makes it really pop with the classic white and navy!
"Simple Susan" continued to play up with the yellow and just a simple 1 1/2' strip of the polka dot parade designer paper and matted with a snip of white – really looks sharp against the Midnight Muse…very classic! I still wasn't finished…and wanted to do something I haven't done in months!!!!
Out came the Simply Scored Scoring Tool and I added 3 scored lines on each side and it really added depth! ( I know – it's hard to see int he picture….but try it – you'll like it!!!!) the last touch was a simple snip of Not Quite Navy Taffeta Ribbon to break up the yellows against the monogram!
See how clean and fast this gem is! This would be a super graduation gift to give…you could make up a batch of these, create your own box = a perfect and useful gift…feel like you needed more for a gift….include stamps and perhaps a gift card to a coffee shop! I sure would love some beautiful stationary and be able to have a great cup of coffee to sit and write notes!
Notice something different? I chose to line the outside of the envelope instead of my traditional way! This would surely put a smile on ones face when they went to the mailbox to find this cheery envelope! I hope you have enjoyed this and I hope that it shows you different ways to use your stamp sets that you have! I am going to miss both of these from the catalog!
GREAT NEWS…as I have posted….the starter kit is $99.00 but you get bonus allowing you to pick $155.00 worth of ANY Stampin' Up! product…INCLUDING THE NEW SNEAK PEAK products! I received my Sneak Peek Order yesterday and it is A M A Z I N G !!! You will love the new catalog! Please click here and let me help guide you to my picks for a starter kit!
Enjoy the day….keep me and our horse "Oscar" in your thoughts….he had a "tummy ache" last night I and set my alarm every 2 hours to go down to the barn to check him – this is why probably if you check your posts 1st thing in the morning….you had an incomplete post….I fell asleep! I think he'll be fine but it was a long night!
Until tomorrow….stampin' hugs to you all !
by Susan Itell | Apr 26, 2013 | Thinking of you |
It feels like it has been days since I have posted something…and I must say – "I have missed working on a card!" This is a "Susan Card" – one that reflects me and my personality! I just love clean and simple!
Next week will be my monthly Breast Cancer Card making fun evening and this is one of the cards that we will be assembling! I think it will be super easy for the volunteers to put together! I have people that have never made a card before and they will enjoy this cute card!
The stamp set for this card is "For The Birds", truly a cute and versatile set! You know that I love water coloring so out came the Aqua Painter! The colors I used were Crumb Cake, Midnight Muse and Cherry Cobbler. I first stamped my image with Black Staz On Ink onto a piece of Watercolor Paper…( it's worth it…trust me!!!)
I wanted to do a vertical fold card as I have not done one for a while…Very vanilla was my card stock of choice and Crumb Cake with a little bit of midnight muse! A very handsome and inviting color palette!
I wanted to use a frame to highlight my focal bird stamp – I looked at the stamp and then looked at the Framelits and the Window Frames worked perfectly! I used frame #2 to cut out for the "peep piece" ( Crumb Cake) and then used the #3 one for the Watercolor paper…less stress in adhering!
If you look closely (click the picture) you can see a faint line around the cut out section and I was going to jazz it up – but then decided not to…just a couple of Neutral Brads did the trick! Loved it! Finishing the card with a piece of the Satin Stitched Midnight Muse Ribbon was the finale!
I was excited when I did this card….but kinda bummed when I saw the pictures as the picture does not do it justice…this is a sweet and clean card!I know that you have heard me say this before…but this card is a great example of ow this style could be adapted to so many different card ideas!
Fingers crossed my pre-order will be here today and I am super excited! There is so much to take in! I am hoping to have some good "play time" over the weekend! Sometimes I wish there were just more hours in the day! I simply love to sit…turn on some music and just have fun!
Please share my blog with your friends! I love posting on my blog and I love helping you reach your goals! We all can make works of Art from our Heart…I am just glad that I can help you! Please email me or leave me a message on some of the things that you would like to see….I love a challenge!
Have a fabulous day and until tomorrow….
by Susan Itell | Apr 21, 2013 | Stamp-a-ma-jig, Thinking of you |
I used yesterday morning to organize my stamps as the discontinued list will be coming out this week ( boo – but that means NEW goodies ~YEAH!!!)…and I thought I would use some stamps that I do not use often…and WOW – I was very pleased with today's sweet card!
The stamp set, Field Flowers, is the focal stamp of this card and the sentiment came from the ever poplular and "A" list to me – Teeny Tiny Wishes! When in doubt – go to this stamp set and you;ll be happy!It is just natural to me to use the Stamp-a-ma-jig to make sure everything is right where I want it! It is a time saver and life saver!
One thing that is differnt is that I am using the Note Cards and Envelopes~ remember I used them earlier in the week and I said it is a "sleeper" – I thought I would try to use them more so you can see how sweet this size is but more imprtantly – what a great value! You get 20 Whisper White and envelopes for just $5.95! Click away and have fun!
This beautiful floral card colors are; Daffodil Delight, Rich Razzleberry and Gumball Green! Bold and fun….right? To create a bit of interest and wow factor….out came Mr. Big Shot and the Large Scallop Edgelit to the Gumball Green to give the edge an added touch!
Everything else is pretty straight forward…stamp – layering – then my trademaks "dots" to give it a "feel" ( drives my kids nuts that I do this) – but then….I decided to do something totally fun and different for me! Check out the envelope!
Using the Large Scallop Edgelit again, I used it to egde the bottom of the envelope after using the Tombow glue to adhere a scraps piece of Gumball Green….thru the Big Shot ~ cute! I couldn;t stop there so I used another scrap of daffodil delight …added that and then the fianle was usng the Boho Blossom Punch to "pop" some flowers to give a plain envelope some special attention!
This is such an excting week for Stampin' Up! and I am super excited to get a snnek peak and have the opportunity to purchase some new goodies from upcoming new catalog! It feels like Christmas to me!!! With the incredible Incentive Offer, you too could not only get $155.00 worth of YOUR choice of products for just $99.00 – you will not have to place another order until October but we all know that would never happen!
Please feel free to email me to talk about the options for you! Why continue to pay full price for your Stampin' goodies…be smart and get them at a discount – who doesn't like a discount and remember – overwhelmingly the majority of SUD are hobbiest!
Being a SUD does not mean that you can't still have fun with your Stampin' friends…it just means that you can get your goodies earlier than them….get them at a discount….and potentially get some for free!
The resources that you will have available to you exclusively by becoming a PAL will in itself bring you so much inspiration and joy! Mary Fish's group of PALS are the weath of supprt, fun, inspration and an incredible source to learn more about papercrafting!
Until tomorrow……
by Susan Itell | Apr 16, 2013 | Thinking of you |
I am on a roll with quick, simple, super cute & just plain FUN cards! These bright "dots" puts an instant smile on my face and uplifts my heart!
The focal stamp is a single stamp that name says it all…"Sunshine"! I am so happy that Stampin' Up! has been offering these gems as it is great to pick and choose from many incredible offerings! Click here to see the single stamps that are available and then click here to order!!! (see how easy I make this for you!!!)
Knowing that I wanted to keep this a very clean and simple card I went to the Color Coach! I do not blog about this often but I will say I use it several times a week – This is a definate "A " list product to have…and one that I thinks is overlooked!
This Deck of color swatches has all of our colors…then when you flip it over it gives you a "Creative" Combintion as well as a "Sweet Set" Combination then a Dynamic Duo Combination. I went to the Melon Mambo and the Creative Combination they suggested was Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight and Tempting Turquoise!
Isn't this fun! Using the Circle Punches, 1/2", 3/4" and 1" sizes, I randomly placed them on the White Card Stock and then ran it through, Mr. Big Shot, tucked in the Square Lattice Folder to give it some texture – made it POP!
This picture above you can really get the feel of the texture and you can see how adding a simple button creates a fun effect! Add some Stampin' Vitamins ( Stampin' Demensionals) to lift it up!
The finale was the fun Daffodil Delight Polka Dot Designer Paper to line the envelopes! I hope that you have enjoyed this quick and easy card! Just think of all of the color options you could use – I can't wait for the new colors…I already have an idea brewing!!!
I am excited to share with you some great "happenings" with Stampin' Up! They are "spot on" and ready to rumble forward with the excitement of the new catalog coming around the corner! Please email me and let me help you achieve your goals!
Tomorrow I am also going to share with you the dimensions from the By The Tide card posting from last Friday! I thank you and appreciate all of the comments and emails I receive! I love what I do but more importantly…..I love helping you!
Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Apr 15, 2013 | Thinking of you |
Wow…what great weekend! I am filled with happiness and joy! Here is another great 1-2-3 card…
Ready – Set – GO!!!
We all know that you need to listen to the advice that your Mom gives you…well – I learned many life lessons from my wonderful Mom and one that she always told me…
" You just can't beat the classic's"
This card uses minimal materials and a card that can be adapted in so many ways! By now you all know that Crumb Cake is one of my favorite colors – why = a classic!
"Mom's" do know best – and another thing she used to tell me…
"You can't go wrong with
khaki's, a crisp white blouse and a navy blazer…"
This was the inspiration for this 1-2-3- card…and it came together in a snap!
The WOW factor is the Lattice Bigz Die, sometimes a "sleeper" but really produces a WOW! …out came Mr. Big Shot (my main Stampin' Man)…and a quick run through with the Not So Navy Card Stock (sadly soon to be discontinued color) is the focal point of this simple card!
The little touches of flowers – Boho Blossoms Punch, and also the pearls are also on the "classic" list make this go from being "Plain Jane to WOW!"
The Sentiment is also on my "A list", Curly Cute…one that is always a great one to pull off of the shelf! Clean, crisp and classic! The Stamp-A-Ma-Jig is so easy and such a no-brainer lifesaver!
The finale as always is POPPING with Stampin Dimensionals and lining my card – this was another no-brainer as I looked at the colors of my paper and then went right to the Subtles Designer Series Paper Collection as the Marina Mist Card-stock was the match!
I hope that this card has inspired you to keep it simple…keep it clean…keep it easy!
Just think of the 2 main components = the Lattice Bigz Die and the Curly Cute sentiment could produce so many different cards for you….birthday, thank you..thinking of you…ya-da-ya-da!!!
The better part is that you can order these goodies right now….shop away and have fun!
I hope that this card has inspired you that YOU can do it…YOU can make a difference…and YOU WILL have fun making
"Gifts of Art from your Heart!"
Until tomorrow – Thanks for stopping by and thanks for your emails, feedback and comments!
