by Susan Itell | Jul 9, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Welcome to the July Pals Blog Hop. This month we are featuring a New Hues Review. Let the new Stampin' Up! In Colors for 2014-16 inspire you – Blackberry Bliss, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Hello Honey, and Tangelo Twist. We hope you find great inspiration from our creations.
These colors are super beautiful…do you have a favorite yet?
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from #14 - Nancy Gleason at My Stampin Space on the Pals Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.
CONFESSION TIME: We had a terrible storm and lost power…John and I went to a hotel (I can't believe we did that but I have a 7 a.m. meeting) and I snapped these pictures in a Fast Food Restaurant….when it rains it pours!
Today I am showcasing for you a super simple card that gets the message straight…I love you! I have tried to use many of the new products that are in the new catalog and I encourage you to "think out of the box" like I have done here and just have fun!
There are 4 key products for this card! If you follow my Blog, you already know that I adore the note-card size of envelopes and with the new catalog they come in Crumb Cake…that deserves a WOOT-WOOT!
I wanted to keep this very simple yet showcase the different colors of the new colors and all of a sudden the light-bulb came on – (don't you love that when that happens)
Out came the new hearts border punch. Having this type of a punch does 2 things effectively…makes a border like I have shown today but it also cuts out the adorable hearts that can be used on other projects (wouldn't they be adorable in a shaker card?)
It really was easy to do. I first made the hearts border much longer than I needed and then I cut it to have 10 hearts…perfect – I showcased each color twice. I highly recommend that you use the "green glue" for this…it just takes a dab!
I adhered that to the Very Vanilla and then pulled out my main stampin' man…Mr. Big Shot – I just love him! Next I pulled out my new fun Bigz Die called Perfect Print Alphabet and Numbers. Now I know what you are thinking…this is a total indulgence and I do not disagree but it is very, very practical and I see many ideas using this die! Use hostess dollars for it or a 1/2 price item!
This was just too darn easy yet it is so effective. When you look at the numbers die you can see that there is a heart in the die…BINGO – this worked perfectly!
I used to always write to my kids – and draw and "eye" + "heart" + U..and this card reminds me of that so guess what…I made 3 to send them a card!
Using Stampin Vitamins, (Stampin' Dimensionals) I lifted the focal part and I love the way the Very Vanilla looks against the Crumb Cake.
That's really about it – I told you that it was easy. OOPS…the envelope – you know that I never make a card without giving the envelope some TLC…my "go to" Designer Series Paper Stack was perfect…those gems never leave me down. (remember they come in all color collections)
Now keep hopping and see all of the great ideas that the PALS have come up with. Have fun and many thanks for popping by today!
The next stop is #16 –Donna Kopenski at craftycardmaker.wordpress.com on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting and I hope to see you next month.
Until tomorrow!
- Susan Lankford at Stamp and Create With Susan
- Natalie Bradley at Natalie Bradley Events
- Jackie Diediker at Stampin' Jackie
- Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
- Debra Simonis at Deb's Stampin' Grounds
- Diane Roberts at Score at Four and a Quarter
- Mary Fish at Stampin' Pretty
- Debbie Mageed at Secret Stamper
- Amy Hoptay at inkingofyou.com
- Martie Pollard at The Crafty Bandit
- Kerry Willard Bray at Peonies and Paper Chains
- Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
- Nicole Watt at Pixel Maven's Retreat
- Nancy Gleason at My Stampin Space
- Susan Itell at Simple Stampin
- Donna Kopenski at craftycardmaker.wordpress.com
- Beth Beard at My little craft blog
- Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts by Patti
- Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
- Cheryl McAskill at A Stampin' Holiday
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
- Michelle Gleeson at StampinMojo
- September Gray at Septembergray.com
- Kelly DeTommaso at Kelly's Creative Corner
- Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin'
- Amy Williams at Stamps and Spice
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Rae Harper-Burnet at WildWestPaperArts.com
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by Susan Itell | Jul 5, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Happy Saturday and here is a super simple card for you and I can say that when I saw this single stamp in the catalog – I knew that it was going to find a way to my home! I am so happy with these single stamps as these make a quick..."go to " card!
Today, I colored it with the new blendabilities and I am lovin' them! This card is a "watch a tv show and make a card"…and I love it! It reminds of the times that I loved coloring in coloring books when I was young….it was fun then…and it is fun now!
I was able to order the "other" colors of the pens and they are great! I know that many of you are enjoying the 1st wave of blendabilities but you will be able to order the remainder starting August 1st!
Simple, cute and fun! The base of the card is the Baked Brown Sugar in an A-2 card size but at the vertical fold! I like this size and fold!
The size of the Very Vanilla is 3" X 4 1/4" and then using the Memento Ink (my new go to Black Ink) I inked up the "A Little Smile" single stamp and the magic started! I used a variety of blendabilites to color the image! Isn't this the cutest stamp…those little hedge hogs are too darn cute!
I wanted to add some dimension to the card so out came the Honeycomd Embossing Folder and a quick run through the Big Shot and instant depth and contrast happened! So easy…paper + embossing folder+ one fun effect!
When I add an enbossed piece like this…I like to adhere it down flat to my base – WHY??? I find that when you run an embossing folder thru the big shot….many times it is a bit "wavy" = this was it will give you a clean and crisp finish!
I admit that I am not a pro at the blendabiities but I am fine with that – they are going to be around for a long time and I am eager to master them! When you look at this picture you can see that I used (2) different colors of the blue…"working and blending is the key" – it will come and I am OVER THE MOON THAT WE HAVE THESE!
True, I could have practiced a bit more today for you …but this is "take #1" and it is just fine with me! You have heard me say this before and I stand by it…whatever you create is from YOU.…and whomever is lucky enough to receive it will LOVE it because it was made by YOU!
This card was fun to make! I feel like I am truly going back to the days of pulling out the BIG box of Crayola Crayons…I know that these Blendabilites are an indulgence but they are worth it! The learning curve is there but together we can do it!
If you follow me regularly – you know that I love the Designer Series Paper Stacks…and this is a great example why….all I needed to do is look for the "main color of my card" = BINGO – In Colors was it!
Easy…fun and DONE! Well…do you like it!?!?! Please email me if you need help or feel free to leave me a comment! I hope that you are having a great holiday weekend and I hope that this card brings a smile to your face!
Thanks for popping by and until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Jun 19, 2014 | Uncategorized |
It's Thursday and it is Team #1 turn to take their creativity to the max and try this great sketch from the PALS very own incredible designer, Margaret Moody. I have been doing a sketch challenges / encouragement on Mondays and I hope that you will try this sketch today!
Please email me if you need help uploading it to the PPA Website! There are so many of you that do such amamzing work and I am proud of you that you love the Make in Mine Mondays…so how about playing with this challenge.
Let's go…I must say, I adore the color scheme that I used. The yellow is So Saffron and I was going to mat it on white as I figured that I would use a white envelope….but once I was pulling it together, I did not like it and decided to stick with the So Saffron and make my own envelope!
- The base is a regular A-2 card size and then I cut another piece a smidge smaller and then scored it every 1/4" to give the base some texture! When doing a technique like this, I prefer the Simply Scored Tool over the Stampin' Trimmer….why? I just think you get a deeper impression in the paper…just a personal preference for me.
These gems of paper stacks might be smaller…but WOWZERS – they carry a BIG punch! The colors and patterens are just wonderful and the best thing is that they are a perfect size for lining envelopes, covering the front of an A-2 card, using punches and framelits…endless options and the price is just $6.95!
You can see by the above picture that I simply cut a strip of the amazing paper and vertically placed it on the card before doing the stamping and banner effect! Are you wondering where this stamp came from…it is from the new stamp set, Fabulous Four and I "masked the lower sentiment" before I stamped the word "celebrate"!
The simple touch of the flower from the Itty Bity Accents Punch Pack was the perfect finale! The envelope was lined with the same paper and wouldn't you like to receive this card! Remember, it's super easy to make your own envelopes with the envelope punch board! (who ever created this I would bake a batch of cookies for to say thank-you!!!)
I had a little piece of this DSP left over and thought, what the heck – let's make the mailman smile! I adhered this to the front of the envelope and I am asked many times about if it gets torn in the mail….nope! – I do ask the post master to hand stamp it so it does not go thru the machine….works like a charm every time!
So how about playing along with the Pals this week!?!?! Please go to the website and see all of the inspiration there is with the teams take on the sketch! Again, I am super proud of those that have been trying the Monday challenges and I know YOU can do this one….very straight forward!
Please email me and I will be happy to help you upload your master-piece! I have a busy day ahead but I want to thank you for all of the great email and comments about my dear Daisy-Mae….she was only going to the vets for a yearly check-up….now worries – she a good and healthy piggie! (I told her that she had fans)
When John and I got home from work and check the answering machine…John's face was priceless as the Vet called to make sure that Daisey was doing well after her vaccinations!!!! PRICELESS!!!
Have a fabulous day and until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Jun 1, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Tomorrow is the day that we have been waiting for!
I am working this afternoon making up my order and here is another opportunity for you to see the ribbons from the new catalog that I am offering for you!
I am super excited this year as SU has really hit it out of the ballpark with the new ribbon! We all know that it is great to have it all…but we all know that if we had it all – it would be a big chunk of change and the reality is…we also want the new stamp sets!!!! (trust me – I totally "get it")
You will see below in the picture how the ribbon will arrive to you! I apologize but I did not have the opportunity to do the "Susan Touches" on it but each card of ribbon will have the Ribbon Name and then underneath of each color, I will provide you the color name and the item # for your references!
(I edited this for the post, but you will see in the other pictures that I did not do it…I will include ribbon numbers as I know that makes it so easy for a quick reference!)
The "type A" comes out in me and and I think organization and marketing is key to presenting a product. You will see that I am passing onto you a wonderful savings/opportunity as I basically took the price of what a roll would be…added the sales tax and then if necessary rounded it up to make the math easier (I am not the numbers person…dear John is)
ENJOY and please shoot me and email if you have any questions and also email me if you would like to order the ribbon! Please put in the subject line RIBBON ORDER so I can spot it quickly!
I am super happy that Stampin Up! has really "beefed up" the ribbon offerings…I think my favorite is going to be the 1/4" Cotton Ribbon! You will see that you can order this share a la carte…..order by the number in front of the ribbon offering!
If you order 1 to 3 bundle offerings your shipping & handling will be $4.95 (please indicate the number/name of the ribbon shares you want)
If you order 3 to 6 bundles offerings – your shipping & handling will be $6.95 (please indicate the number/name of the ribbon shares you want)
If you order the whole "kit & caboodle" -$85.25 your shippping is FREE plus a super cute 3-D "sweet treat" from me!
#1 – O.k. folks….are you ready for this ribbon….it is BEAUTIFUL and I cannot wait to get this! WOW, just beautiful and I can already see that it will tie and lay beautiful! You will get (4) - 2 1/2 yards for $7.00.
- Gold, Silver, Very Vanilla and Whisper White – 10 yards in total
#2 – I am sooo darn tootin' excited that there are so many new bakers twine colors coming out! I am offering you the (7) new colors…you will get 5 yards of each color! This bundle is $7.25
- Basic Black, Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango – 35 yards in total
#3 – Love this ribbon….why???? it is so darn easy to use…there are 7 new colors…you'll be happy! This bundle is $14.00 and you will get (7) 2 1/2 yards of each color!
- Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, Night of Navy, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White (YEAH – FINALLY), Wild Wasabi, Wisteria Wonder – 17 1/2 yards in total
#4 – Ok…..DRUM-ROLL…DRUM-ROLL….I am doing the BIG happy dance with this one…this is the NEW ribbon that is going to make all of us smile….it will be a breeze to tie….(even for me!)
This comes in 12 colors and you will get 2 1/2 yards of each color! This bundle is $20.00! Woot-woot!
- Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Island Indigo, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White! 30 yards in total
#5 – This is GREAT! I have been using it for posts over the past weeks as it was available on the pre-order and I am really liking it….very easy to use! This comes in the 2013-2015 In Colors! You will get 5 yards of each color and bundle is $6.00.
- Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding and Strawberry Slush – 20 yards in total
#6 – This is not new ribbon….but there are 3 new colors! You will receive 2 1/2 yards of each new color for $7.00
- Crushed Curry, Smoky Slate and Soft Sky – 7 1/2 yards in total
#7 – Can you say WOWZERS! This ribbon makes a bold statement and is a perfect accent "flat" on a card ot makes a beautiful package! You will receive 2 1/2 yards of each color…(5) in total for $12.00
- Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake and Crushed Curry – 12 1/2 yards in total
#8 – Here is another that I have been able to play with over the past weeks! This is a cinch to tie and is soooo soft! You will receive 2 1/2 yards for $12.00! The are the NEW in colors that are wonderful!
- Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow and Tangelo Twist – 12 1/2 yards in total
Well….that's it folks! I hope that this makes your "wish list" a bit less overwhelming for you….a great opportunity! Please email me with your order and remember to put int he Subject Line – RIBBON ORDER
Just think – for $85.25 you will get a great sampling of all of the new ribons!
Please include the following information in your email:
1. Full Name
2. Mailing Address (United States addresses only)
3. Which share(s) you would like to reserve
4. Email for Paypal invoicing
(*) I use Paypal for all my billing needs. However, a paypal account is not required to make your payment. Just an email address and credit/debit card is all you need. When you receive my paypal invoice, you can choose to pay using your paypal account funds or by credit/debit card.
Just follow their SUPER EASY instructions to make your payment via the method that is most convenient for you.
Enjoy the afternoon….
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by Susan Itell | May 29, 2014 | Uncategorized |
There is a special day just around the corner…Monday, June 2nd! This is a day that we all have been patiently waiting for…
The day of the NEW Catalog…the day we get to do what we love to do…
SHOP for the new stamp sets…the new papers…the new accessories that will make us happy!
When there is a new catalog we want it all…wanting and getting it can be 2 different things and trust me – I have been there and I am sure that this scenario will ring true to many of you!
Stampin' Up! has strict guidelines as to what we are allowed to do before the new catalog launches. To make it easy and more importantly affordable for you, I have compiled the NEW ribbons that are in the catalog and have divided the rolls of ribbons into 1/4's for you to have an opportunity to "get them all" at a fraction of the cost if you were to but them by the roll!
If you wish to purchase them, you simply email me and I will send you an invoice for your share. SU does not allow us to do a "Buy Now" directly from our blogs, but once you email me and let me know what you want, I will be right back in touch about the payment. I am ordering on Monday so please do not wait so I can continue to work on my order!
Why am I doing this? EASY-PEASY…
- We all know that we want the new goodies so why not have the opportunity to get them all…try them and then you will know in the future if you want to but the whole roll!
- If you are a Demonstrator – this is a great opportunity to showcase all of the new ribbons in an attractive and functional presentation for customers to see, feel and play with!
You will see below in the picture how the ribbon will arrive to you! I apologize but I did not have the opportunity to do the "Susan Touches" on it but each card of ribbon will have the Ribbon Name and then underneath of each color, I will provide you the color name and the item # for your references!
(I edited this for the post, but you will see in the other pictures that I did not do it…I will include ribbon numbers as I know that makes it so easy for a quick reference!)
The "type A" comes out in me and and I think organization and marketing is key to presenting a product. You will see that I am passing onto you a wonderful savings/opportunity as I basically took the price of what a roll would be…added the sales tax and then if necessary rounded it up to make the math easier (I am not the numbers person…dear John is)
ENJOY and please shoot me and email if you have any questions and also email me if you would like to order the ribbon! Please put in the subject line RIBBON ORDER so I can spot it quickly!
I am super happy that Stampin Up! has really "beefed up" the ribbon offerings…I think my favorite is going to be the 1/4" Cotton Ribbon! You will see that you can order this share a la carte…..order by the number in front of the ribbon offering!
Option 1 – If you order 1 to 3 bundle offerings your shipping & handling will be $4.95 (please indicate the number/name of the ribbon shares you want)
Option 2- If you order 3 to 6 bundles offerings – your shipping & handling will be $6.95 (please indicate the number/name of the ribbon shares you want)
Option 3 – If you order the whole "kit & caboodle" -$85.25
your shippping is FREE plus a super cute 3-D "sweet treat" from me!
#1 – O.k. folks….are you ready for this ribbon….it is BEAUTIFUL and I cannot wait to get this! WOW, just beautiful and I can already see that it will tie and lay beautiful! You will get (4) - 2 1/2 yards for $7.00.
- Gold, Silver, Very Vanilla and Whisper White – 10 yards in total
#2 – I am sooo darn tootin' excited that there are so many new bakers twine colors coming out! I am offering you the (7) new colors…you will get 5 yards of each color! This bundle is $7.25
- Basic Black, Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango – 35 yards in total
#3 – Love this ribbon….why???? it is so darn easy to use…there are 7 new colors…you'll be happy! This bundle is $14.00 and you will get (7) 2 1/2 yards of each color!
- Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, Night of Navy, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White (YEAH – FINALLY), Wild Wasabi, Wisteria Wonder – 17 1/2 yards in total
#4 – Ok…..DRUM-ROLL…DRUM-ROLL….I am doing the BIG happy dance with this one…this is the NEW ribbon that is going to make all of us smile….it will be a breeze to tie….(even for me!)
This comes in 12 colors and you will get 2 1/2 yards of each color! This bundle is $20.00! Woot-woot!
- Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Island Indigo, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White! 30 yards in total
#5 – This is GREAT! I have been using it for posts over the past weeks as it was available on the pre-order and I am really liking it….very easy to use! This comes in the 2013-2015 In Colors! You will get 5 yards of each color and bundle is $6.00.
- Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding and Strawberry Slush – 20 yards in total
#6 – This is not new ribbon….but there are 3 new colors! You will receive 2 1/2 yards of each new color for $7.00
- Crushed Curry, Smoky Slate and Soft Sky – 7 1/2 yards in total
#7 – Can you say WOWZERS! This ribbon makes a bold statement and is a perfect accent "flat" on a card ot makes a beautiful package! You will receive 2 1/2 yards of each color…(5) in total for $12.00
- Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake and Crushed Curry – 12 1/2 yards in total
#8 – Here is another that I have been able to play with over the past weeks! This is a cinch to tie and is soooo soft! You will receive 2 1/2 yards for $12.00! The are the NEW in colors that are wonderful!
- Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow and Tangelo Twist – 12 1/2 yards in total
Well….that's it folks! I hope that this makes your "wish list" a bit less overwhelming for you….a great opportunity! Please email me with your order and remember to put int he Subject Line – RIBBON ORDER
Just think – for $85.25 you will get a great sampling of all of the new ribons!
Please include the following information in your email:
1. Full Name
2. Mailing Address (United States addresses only)
3. Which share(s) you would like to reserve
4. Email for Paypal invoicing
When your shares fill, I will email a Paypal (*) invoice to you to complete the payment process. I will then place my order with Stampin' Up!
(*) I use Paypal for all my billing needs. However, a paypal account is not required to make your payment. Just an email address and credit/debit card is all you need. When you receive my paypal invoice, you can choose to pay using your paypal account funds or by credit/debit card.
Just follow their SUPER EASY instructions to make your payment via the method that is most convenient for you.
John and I made it to Boston and it is a beautiful day….wonderful to be with Will!
Until tomorrow…
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by Susan Itell | May 27, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Happy "Hump Day" – I can't believe it's Wednesday!
I told you that I get all confused when there is a holiday! I am going to be "doubly confused" as John and I are going to Boston to see a "peep #1" but for just a very, very short trip and then coming home for about 12 hours to get my wonderful Dad to hop back on a plane to see my niece graduate!
WOWZERS….a busy but fun time! My Dad is super excited to make the trek to Florida and I am soooo darn proud of my niece and my wonderful brother! It will be a special time!
This is such a busy time with Stampin' Up! The new catalog excitement is in the air and I must admit – I feel like I have been sitting on Santa's Lap waiting as I think I have been a good girl!
Can you say WOOT-WOOT! Stampin' Up! is offering a super great opportunity for you to take a test drive with me…with Mary Fish…with Stampin' Up! You hear me talk all the time about the PALS….now is your time to become a PAL and if it is not for you….no worries!!!
What am I talking about?
You can pick up your rental car for just $50.00 and pick $55.00 worth of product of your choice!
- What can be in my starter kit? –Whatever your heart desires…it can be current products or are you ready – IT CAN BE THE NEW PRE-ORDER product that you have been seeing me use….that deserves a HUGE woot-woot! Email me and I will give you the item numbers to put in…this truly is a great opportunity.
- If I did this do I have to attend meetings or hold classes? – This is simple = NO! I adore hobbyist and that is what my team consists of…why? – they are passionate, they are doing exactly what they want to do…and that is doing something for them! (I have 2 team members that have not told a soul that they are SUD….and guess what – that is GREAT with me…that's exactly what I did! )You will have an opportunity to attend a monthly "cyber meeting" if you choose…I love them as I can be at home in my jammies…get some inspiration and leave feeling great!
- What is my obligation to SU if I purchase the kit? Again, this is simple = YOU HAVE NO OBLIGATION…that's right – you can get the kit….take advantage of the one time 30% discount and then if you decided that this is not for you….that's great – there is no obligation to stay…
I am sure that many think why would I ever want to offer you something so great when many of you order from me already – EASY-PEASY.….why wouldn't I???…I love our product and I love what I do!
My main goal is to help YOU in having this incredible opportunity to be with a fantastic group of positive and inspiring PALS and let you be able to save $$$ and be fulfilled!
Please email me and I will be happy to email or call you back with item numbers that you might need, or better yet – click here and you can go ahead and fill the $55.00 yourself! (We all know that this fills up fast even with the basics)
Your Starter kit will ship for free…you will get extra catalogs….and SU is also going to give you a Paper Pumpkin Kit! – fun times…!!!
I am doing the stampin' happy dance for many reasons…and I am happy to let you know about this great opportunity! I think you already know I love teaching you how to develop a simple yet fun style…I would love for you to be on this journey with me…is a great ride!
Email me…and I would love to get you going!
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