by Susan Itell | Dec 9, 2014 | Uncategorized |
I am sure that you all know where I am coming from…isn't it just wonderful to receive a gift that not only you really love but a gift that is very practical and useful!
When I was a Creative Memories Consultant (eons ago) I always had an incredible Open House for my customers filled with great ideas and kits….incentives…make-n-takes etc…but the one thing that they LOVED to do was to fill out a wish list to give to their hubbies, their children, parents etc….and then I would love being the elf to make the smiles come to life!
I truly wish that we could be together for an Open House and you betcha that I would spoil you to as I love to see people create but more importantly to have fun and embrace an inner confidence of success! But…being that we live all over the country…we simply have to make the best of it!
What better way to get products that you love…products that you use and perhaps product that you would not purchase for yourself (as if you are like me….it is more fun to buy for others than yourself)…my suggestions to you is to make a list….check it twice and then share my email with your loved ones!
If your hubbie or family/friends are like mine…they would be frustrated in going online and placing a Stampin' Up! order for you (as they are probably clueless of our products that we love)….again, please share my email and I will be glad to walk them through the process in ordering.
Here is a Hostess Code that is good until Monday, December 15th. One person will reap the hostess benefits and really be smiling with extra Stampin' Up cash!
JXYUED7N
I used to be a Scrooge about giving a Gift Certificate or a Gift Card…well – my thought process on this one has changed completely.
I adore getting certificates as…(a treat for me is to get my nails done….and I hate to spend my money on it but wow – when I get a gift certificate to go see Shelly, I am super happy)
Please feel free to share this post today with your family and friends and I will take care of them! If it is helping them with a "Wish List" that you have personally created and they need the help in how to order…share my email and I will be their elf!
Some great ideas for gift certificates would be for Stamp of the Month Clubs, Paper/Ribbon Shares and of course…just a specific amount and then you have fun picking!
Click here to see the weekly deals….my TOP pick – WOOT-WOOT, the envelope framlits! Could not…would not, be without them! This makes a great gift ($20.21) for a friend that also has the stampin' bug like we do! (remember to use the hostess code)
Here is a new stamp set – just released today!…..it is called Snuggles and Smooches – oh sooooo cute – I can already see the visions of masterpieces and wow – the little boxes will be fabulous for Valentines!
In closing, I deeply thank you for your kindness, support and trust in me. I love what I do and I love helping you. Knowing that I made you smile this holiday would be the best gift to me as well…thanks!
Until tomorrow….it's the PALS blog hop…..get ready for FUN!
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by Susan Itell | Dec 6, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Woot-woot for today!!! As you are reading this…John and I are probably at the airport waiting to see our beautiful daughter get off the plane (6 :30 a.m.) from her incredible adventure abroad she has been on!
For those of you that follow my blog…can you believe that 3 ½ months has ZOOMED by! She spent a month in India, 6 weeks in South Africa and a month in Brazil. We are so darn proud of her and I feel that this experience has been a “life changer” for her.
Sorry for the rambling but I am so excited for her as John and I have never had opportunities like this (her brothers also did great abroad trips…. Italy and Australia) as John and I stay in little old Williamsport, MD….(but I wouldn't change it for the world!)
She will have many traditions at home for her when she arrives back to the house but this card with some beautiful tulips will greet her when she walks through customs (we both share a love for tulips).
I think that this card sums it up…”hip-hip hooray!” and then inside sentiment of “knew you could…knew you would” - Bold and fun is just what Hannah is and I couldn’t resist looking at the sample in the catalog (page 132) for the inspirations but you can see that I added some fun twists!
I knew that I needed to have an “odd size” and “large” (4 X 6) card as I had soooooo much to say to her. I am so darn tootin’ excited to sit and have a dinner that will last for hours chatting….looking at pictures and simply “taking it all in”. She wanted homemade Lasagna, Salad…..great bread and butter! (darn, I love real butter)
I used the vellum paper and heat embossed it with the sentiment from the Bravo Stamp set and Be The Star Stamp set with the white embossing powder!
Did you notice the colors…??? I “flipped over” the vellum and then used the Blendabilities to add some color and the best part is…you do not have to be so worried about being so perfect in your coloring as the white embossing will hide your boo-boo’s.
I then added some “fun stars” to float around using the confetti stars fun punch and then I sealed it up using sticky tape. It is so important to make sure everything is sealed super tight and to cover the adhesive, I simply used a piece of ¼” piece of cardstock to cover it up!
Guess what….there are more colors of Blendabilities coming out with the new catalog!!!! YIPPEE-SKIPPY…..mine are already on order! I adore these markers and during the FUN TIME of Sale-A-Bration, you can also earn Blendabilites free instead of picking a product….how wonderful!
I hope that this has picked up your spirits today and remember about that clearance rack frenzy….there really are some great products in there and I swooped up what I wanted…..remember, it is while supplies last.
Thanks for all of the comments on dear Rosie….she is a sweetie and I cannot wait for Hannah to meet her! (They met via Skype on Thanksgiving) but in person will be a hoot! I know that all of the dogs are going to be crazy when they see her!
Hannah sent me an email saying that when we pick her up….can we go right to the barn? I adore her commitment and endless dedication to her horses….what a great young lady and we are super proud of her going to these countries learning and making suggestions on the health issues…it will be fascinating to hear all about her experiences!
Until tomorrow….a SUPER SIMPLE 3-D project that will be making you run to the store….and trust me – you'll be smiling!
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by Susan Itell | Dec 4, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Good evening to all! This is post # 2 from me today….click here to see the first one.I know that on Monday there were many that were disapointed that they were not able to get the Blendabilities for the "Door Buster" – so…
In the spirit of sharing….this is a gentle reminder that tomorrow the Clearance Rack is going to be "RE-STOCKED"! Remember, the items are while supplies last and you betcha that I will pop on and see what goodies are in there.
I forgot to post that Cindy H was the winner of the Hostess Benefits and she had a $130.00 shopping spree!!! That deserves a WOOT-WOOT!
See you in the morning….it is a Make it Mine Monday (even though it is Friday) and I think you are going to smile…you will get to meet our new addition to the family!
Can't wait to see Peter Pan tonight….until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Dec 2, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Good Morning! I will be posting in about 2 hours as last evening my computer and I were not seeing "eye to eye" but after restarting and backing it up…..we look to be good to go!
I will post when I get back from from Boot Camp – ( I think John and I are crazy to do this 5:15 a.m. thing!!!!)
We have a winner for yesterday's Blog Candy and I will share with you the December Stamp of the Month Club!
See you in a bit…..
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by Susan Itell | Dec 1, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Now this IS a day of sales that I do enjoy! As I shared with you on Friday….I am not a fan of Black Friday (probably because I used to work at J Crew and I dreaded having to work those crazy hours!)…but today not only can we get great CYBER SAVINGS at all of our favorite stores….STAMPIN' UP! is having the CRAZY DOORBUSTER fun today as well as the extravaganza!
Before we get to the post….I do hope that you all take a big cup of coffee and read all of the WONDERFUL comments that were left on the Blog Candy Post I did yesterday (I was smiling from ear to ear with joy reading your memories) and the random winner is…….Dawn MacKay!!!
Is this the best comment or what! DARN….I love what I do! Dawn, your comment is sooo heartfelt and it came at a perfect time for me as today marks 4 years that I loss my fabulous Mom to cancer and I miss her so…
Way to go and I will send you this Bundle of Boxes (remember it is only in a BUNDLE TODAY and it is 30% off) after I order it today myself! Please email me your address!
So much going on…so much to share – let's just dive in! Besides the INCREDIBLE ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA, I am offering you an incentive with an order of $35.00 (before shipping and taxes) that I will send you a pack of Stampin' Dimensionals with a really cute card of thanks!
Please use the hostess code of UAD6ZDV6 to hopefully get the JACKPOT of Hostess winnings!
My post yesterday showcased the "bundle of boxes" that is just on Super Sale today and WOW – this is a bundle that you will use all year long. I am thrilled that Stampin' Up! has focused on packaging as it make the gift complete! You betcha that I am going to order many of these….
YIKES – As of 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time….the Blendabilities Bundle has SOLD OUT….wowzers….there were a bunch of cyber shoppers already!!!
The Gift Box Bundle is still available…..
My post on Saturday focused on the Blendabilities….please click here to see that post and below you will see another super Holiday Card that I used the Blendabilities…(isn't is a great card – I loved how it turned out and on Wednesday I will blog about how to make it along with all of the measurements and tips that I know that you all love)….please pop back!
This IS the best opportunity to get the collection of Blendabilities as it is always great to have the "whole spectrum" to be able to work with! Stampin' Up! has never offered these in a "lump collection" before so this makes it super special to get them at 30% off….
But….put your thinking cap on….as this makes total sense!
For just 2 more days (today and tomorrow), you can simply do something for yourself! I truly do not know why it is so scary for you….but signing up to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator is not only easy….you have nothing to loose!
You can click here and get going and if you do not want to do one more thing – I am totally great with that as I know that you wll always be passionate about creating! I just like to be up front as who does not like a deal!
SAVE 25% for your custom kit!
- Stampin' Up!'s $99 Starter Kit will be discounted 25% – to only $74.20!
- You choose $125.00 worth of Stampin’ Up! product (That's $50 worth of FREE product!)
- Choose from catalog &/or online product, sale items, or weekly deals
- Free Shipping – saves you another 10% (you only pay sales tax)
- Includes a set of catalogs and business forms to help get you started
5% BONUS!
- Receive 5% cash back on your December Sales (includes your personal purchases , as well as outside sales, family, friends, etc) Your 1st order you can take a 1 time 30% off discount.
- Cash back is in addition to your everyday demonstrator discounts and will be paid in January.
So let's think about this…
You can get the Blendabilities….($100.00) plus the great Box Bundle…. ($12.49) and STILL PICK $12.51 worth of product and only pay $74.20!!!
So I ask you….why not? Please feel free to email me and I will be glad to answer and of your "super scary questions"…then we will laugh and then you will see that there really isn't a "Stampin' Up! Demonsrator Boogie Man"
I realize that today is Monday which is my usual Make It Mine Challenge…but I will do that on Friday! I love my die hards and I know that they enjoy this fun!
Now to the BLOG CANDY for today!!!!
Leave me a comment and let me know what your favorite Thanksgiving experience was….(I can't wait to see the comments) and I will also give away another BOX BUNDLE!!! (I just love these as they are soooooo practical and fun)
THANK YOU for making me love what I do….spreading to love and joy of paper crafting is sooooo much fun – I hope that you enjoy and take advantage of the fun opportunity's I am offering to you!
Please do not forget to use the hostess code of…..
UAD6ZDV6
and one lucky person will win the "POT OF HOSTESS DOLLARS" from this whole Extravaganza! (I will close out this Hostess Code at the conclusion of the sale (Dec. 2nd)
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Nov 28, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Hello my cyber friends…WOWZERS – I feel like I have been on a "treadmill" that has not stopped! It has been a WONDERFUL treadmill and I have soooooo much to share with you about the "furry friend" aka "no name"….but that will have to be for another post….
I know…I know – many of you are wondering what it is etc….but I will say – it was an experience that John and I have never had with an animal but "all is good" – I think that the "GREEN" light will be on but we need to think of a name……
We had a wonderful day yesterday and I will say that I did not open my computer once…and we had a FABULOUS day being at home….lots of great food, laughter, fun…..just perfect!
Today I am going to share with you a BUNCH of pictures that hopefully will make this card "make sense" to you that I blogged about on Monday! Please click here to see that post and you will see that for today's instructions, I change up the colors!
I do hope that this helps and you have fun….please do not hesitate to email me if you need further help! Darn, wouldn't it just be easier for me to do videos – now that the "PEEPS" are home…..maybe they will help their dear old Mom! I just need to take the plunge!
The card is an A-2 vertical card and then this part is the "top" part! Again, please refer to the Blog Posting I did on Monday!
A great card to have fun with colors and a great way to use up scraps! I used the Designer Series Paper Stack in Garden Green for this sample!
You have hear me say this sooooo many times – if you have the basics and "time savers" it makes card making so much more fun! Necessities are to have glue dots, stampin' dimensionals, green glue and sticky strip!
Sorry the pictures are not the best – I use one of my "PEEPS" room to take pictures and they were sleeping in…it is wonderful to have them home!
I wanted to touch on the "below picture" – I also carried the bakers twine across the front of the card and I used a thin bead of the green glue to adhere it. Just a little added touch that I think makes it fun!
Well I hope that this helped you! I really do like this card and I think that I might try it with Baked Brown Sugar and then use Cherry Cobbler and also some in Always Artichoke for the ornaments!
Well I must say, it is WONDERFUL to be at home and enjoying the simplicity of enjoying and embracing the Holiday! I am not one to deal with the MASSIVE CROWDS as that totally stresses me and take the fun out of the real reason for the season!
Please remember to use the hostess code of…
UAD6ZDV6
and one lucky person will be able to win a bunch of "hostess dollars" – The ONLINE EXTRAVAGANZA is just the best….and it is a great opportunity to get great Stampin' Up! products as a huge saving!
Enjoy the day, thanks for popping in and I hope that the tips help you! Please know that I am so very thankful and blessed to have you be a part of my "happiness with Stampin' Up!"….I still "pinch" myself that I blog…I would have never imagine that I would do this!
I found this clip art and LOVED IT – how would you answer it!
Until tomorrow….stampin' hugs!
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