by Susan Itell | May 22, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Thursday are always fun cause' it is PPA Challenge…and we know that this is always fun…BUT – the other super fun thing about today is the clearance rack has been…woot-woot…..updated! Below are the most up to date lists of retiring products and you will see what has been discounted etc….have fun!
Click here to see the discounted items!
- Retiring Stamps (Available April 21-June 4, 2014, or while supplies last)
- Retiring Accessories (Available April 21-June 4, 2014, or while supplies last)
As I blogged about yesterday, it is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST so if there is really something that you want….I say go for it….but if you were like me….and waiting for the NEW catalog to make its debut on June 2nd, I was waiting…but now – THEY GOT ME!!!! (There are a couple of things that I just had to take advantage of)
Also, click here to see about the 50% off Paper Pumpkin June Kit….JUST THRU TOMORROW!!!
Before we go any further…I need to put out a BIG RED FLAG for a product that you simply need to take advantage of NOW as I am sure that it will sell out!
I was honestly waiting to blog about this closer to the June 2nd timeframe but knowing that many of you will take advantage of today's sale….please put this in your shopping cart!
Endless Birthday Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set
Do you remember back at the holidays that they had a stamp set very similiar…well it sold out! This is a GREAT stamp set – WHY? Look at all of these fun sentiments and let your imagination go wild with how you can use them…..(well – you'll see them next week as it will be in my shopping card today!)
O.K. – let's get to today post! Here is the sketch for this week!
This is a great sketch and this is a sketch that YOU can do…so as the saying goes…."Just do it" – I will be more than glad to help you post it…just email me and I will make it happen!
This is the 1st time that I have played with the blendabilities….I am sure that you have heard about then but if not – these are alcohol based markers that making being PICASSO a breeze and I did not do anything special at all but coloring!
(I felt like I was coloring by numbers – these are sooooo smooth and have dual tip like our markers)
You know me by now….I follow just like the sketch says…and this was a cinch! The In Color Designer Series Paper made it easy peasy and I love the look!
The Circle Framelits were the stars of the show and after stampin the image from the Regarding Dahlias Stamp Set….I let the Coastal Cabana Blendabilities do their thing! I used the #7 Stamped Image and then #8 with the Pool Party!
Because I used stampin Dimensionals underneath the whisper white piece (and also corner rounded all of the corners using the Envelope Punch Board) I decided to "double-up" the image with stampin' dimensionals! – you can do this and still not add additional postage!
Are you as excited about the new blendabilities as I am! They are FUN to use and they super EASY to use! How do you not like these colors together…..and instant "pick-me-up"
This is such an exciting time with Stampin' Up! I am super excited to be able to order the new stamp sets soon!
If you are currently not working with a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and would like a catalog, please email me and I will be glad to mail you one!
Make it a great day, take advantage of the clearance fun and until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | May 21, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Hello again….I shared with you on the post earlier today that if I had the chance I was going to post you some exciting "scoop" and I thought that I had something to share…
#1 – Stampin Up! Retired Items
B L O W – O U T S A L E
May 22nd – June 4th
(while supplies last…be the early bird or night owl)
www.simplestampin.com
Now this is something to WOOT-WOOT about!
I was hoping Stampin' Up! would do this before the new catalog came out!!
A word of advice – SU knows how to have a sale…and at these prices,
the remaining retiring items will sell out quickly!
Get 25% – 50% off many of the retiring products -
This special offer begins tomorrow, May 22 and is only available through June 4
UPDATED RETIRING STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCT LISTS
- Retiring Stamps (Available April 21-June 4, 2014, or while supplies last)
- Retiring Accessories (Available April 21-June 4, 2014, or while supplies last)
#2 – June's Paper Pumpkin Kit is 50% off…
just through May 23rd
This is just too ironic that I posted today on my blog, click here to see it, showcasing the June Kit!
A simple mis-communication at the home office turns into a GREAT DEAL for YOU! You have to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin by Friday May 23rd and you will get this kit for 50% off
The other exciting news is that there is no longer a starter kit – so when you sign up for Paper Pumpkin, your 1st kit will come with a clear block for you…
I say WOWZERS – SUPER exciting!
What: 50% off June's kit
When: Subscribe by Friday, May 23
Where: Join Now! (this will take you to my PP site)
How: Enter the promo code SHELLIDEAL
Enjoy the envening and have fun shopping !!!!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | May 18, 2014 | Uncategorized |
A card does not need to be a rectangle…a square…it can also be a CIRCLE! Would this bring a huge smile to your face if you opened up this card? You all know that I love odd shape cards and I thought that I have not shown a circle for a while…..so today is the day!
Odd shape cards are a cinch now that we have the envelope punch board! Because you can use whatever paper you wish…I thought it would be fun to "play up" the lining and use a crumb cake envelope – it is a 4 1/2" square envelope!
Simple…quick…FUN!
The trick to making a circle card is to leave a gap at the top of the folded card stock. The Circle Framelits were the main focus on making this card come to reality (#8 for the card) and then one the next size down in Coastal Cabana was the POP color!
I have not heat embossed for a while and I think that this stamp lends itself to it! Isn't this a great sentiment? It is a hostess stamp set and the clear mount is just $9.00 when you earn hostess rewards!
You are going to love the new hostess sets in the new catalog, there are 7 in total…that is worth a WOOT-WOOT as they are always such a great value! Please email me and let me help you get this set for just $9.00!
I find when I heat emboss, I like adhering the image down flat using the Mono Glue…many times I think that the paper gets a bit "warped" and if you used stampin dimensionals – it tends to be un-even….
The flowers on this card came from the Boho Blossoms Punch. I gave them a quick "curl" with the Bone Folder and then the glue dots and the Brights Candy Dots made it come to life!
The envelope was lined with the Fresh Prints Paper Stack and you will be happy that we will be having 2 more of these stacks in the New Catalog! I adore them for 2 reasons…love the size and wowzers – a great deal!
Is is one sweet and fun card! I hope that you will try to make a circle card. Tomorrow is Make it Mine Monday…and I know that you are going to like the sketch that I found!
I received my Paper Pumpkin yesterday and naturally I had to "peek" into it and it is super cute….you'll see my take on it on Tuesday….it's a keeper and all focused to Father's Day and a super cute Happy Birthday Stamp!
I truly hope that you go out of the box and make a different shape of a card! It's fun….it's different….and you will smile!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | May 15, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Thursday fun with a Pals Paper Art Sketch Challenge~ and wowzers – this is my kind of a sketch…clean and simple to the MAX!
Once again, thanks to Margaret Moody for nother great sketch! Please try it and just GO FOR IT – upload it to the Pals Paper Art Website – you have nothing to lose and it's fun!
WOW – was the PALS blog hop fun or what!?!? I am still going through the endless fun and I am still amazed with all of the talent and different ideas out there. Thank you for popping by and if you have not subscribed to my blog before…please do so – I blog daily to inspire you with lots of fun and unique options.
Let's get to it!
- This card makes you smile – 2 reasons to me….one, polka dots and two – yellow! These 2 combinations make a fun card!
- The base is a regular A-2 Card in Whisper White and then using my old failthful's – In Color Brights Designer Series Paper to make the fun part of the card! (3" X 3 3/4")
- Soooo excited that this stamp set, Feels Good, is carried over for next year…I stamped it in Daffodil Delight and then using the Labels Framelits (#3) to cut it out with the help from Mr. Big Shot!
- Bermuda Bay is the accent color and I used the same size of framelits but simply snipped it in half before adhering it to the sentiment!
- Using Stampin Dimensioals and adhering it to a piece of Daffodil Delight but if you notice – I used the Simply Scoring Tool and scored a line 1/4" on all sides! (This is a quick and trick that creates interest and texture)
- Yippe – the NEW Itty Bitty Flower Punch – sooooo cute – I "rolled" the edges up and added a "dot" made from the cupcake punch…another quick and easy tip!
- Lining the outside flap was the quick finale for today….everyone loves yellow and this is the best way to make a mailman smile!
BAM – DONE! This is a fun and easy to whip up the creates a big punch! I do hope that you try today's challenge – it is a great one to get your feet wet and please know that if you need help uploading picture, just email me and I will help!
I hope that you are getting as excited as I am for the new catalog – this is such an exciting time of the year! I know that you are going to love it – I simply cannot wait to get my "paws" on the new goodies!
I am excited for some "new happenings" for the new Stampin Up! year – If you are interested in joining a Stamp Club, please click here and email me! Each club will consist of 6 people that have the same common goal – lovin' stampin' up! and loving to learn and have fun!
It will be fun to be in a group from people all over and each month, "I'll be your Camp Counselor" with some inspirations! We are so blessed to have the internet!
Have a GREAT day and I hope that this card of "sunshine" brought a smile to you!
Until tomorrow…..get your coffee ready – it's time for a java break!
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by Susan Itell | May 4, 2014 | Uncategorized |
If you follow my blog, you have hear me talk about the Iquana's…there are 9 of us that went on a trip together that was truly a trip of a lifetime…as we all know – it's hard enough to be able to get away…but for 9 of us – figuring out what to do with kids….some having to figure out work etc….but it worked and we had a ball!
We named ourselves this as we played a trick on one of the gals…saying that there was an Iguana that came into our home when they were there cleaning and that the resort had a team of people looking for it etc….it was all a joke – but dear Emma would not go back to the house until there was a picture of proof that they found it!
Ok…now to today's fun post…an Iguana (Sue) had surgery on her knee on Friday and she is down and out! Everything went fine – she is a personal trainer and in AMAZING shape and this "speed bump" is really throwing her for a loop! She needs to lay low and let her lizard friends and family take care of her!
Sue adores Peppermint Patties and they are a "daily vitamin" for her (the little ones)…..well I only had Ghirardelli Chocolate Mints…so this is what Sue is going to get!!!! We call each other "Skippy" and I know when she sees these treats – she will have a great one-liner like…."hey loser – you know I like Peppermint Patties" I love her to pieces!
Let's get to the fun….you can see that it all revolved around the super fun photopolymer Sweetie Pie Stamp Set called, it is on the "bye-bye" list but if I were you I would BUY it as it is so useful for many "just because" you need…I love the little sentiments and I adore the fact that you can see thru the stamp for perfect placement every time! Just one sweet stamp set!
- For the card…just a crumb cake note card size, 3 1/2" X 5" and then the white is 1/4" smaller! I used the Simply Scoring Tool to score 2 lines all the way around…I love this quick and simple effect…easy to do and it creates a great texture to your card!
- The Stamp Speaks for itself…super cute! I did stamp it on a piece of crumb cake scrap paper and then did quick "fussy" cut out of the middle! It is soooo darn easy to line up the "love you" with these photopolymer stamps and isn't this font wonderful!
- I felt I needed a touch of red to tie in with the envelope liner so a brights candy dot and a red fussy cut flower did the trick!
- The liner is from the Fresh Prints Paper Stack…(you'll be seeing more of these stacks in the future and you will smile!!!) Naturally the envelope liner framelit and Big Shot were my trusty helpers!
- Part 2…..a cute enclosure card for Skippy's gift…the stamps are from the same stamp set…fun right!?!? I added a pearl in the middle of each flower! Again, so easy to triple stamp with these clear stamps! I really wanted to continue the theme with the colors and DSP for the liner!
- Part 3….yummies for Sue….trust me….I know she will LOVE this and totally appreciate them but I can hear her now saying, "You nucklehead….these aren't Peppermint Patties"….she a piece of work and although I am really sorry to see her down…it makes me smile as we are both the same…."we do not like to be told to be down and lay low" and it fun to tell her to "stay put"
- These are super easy to make and I CASE them from Mary Fish…they come together in a jif! You are going to laugh with how easy they are! Ready…..
- Take a 5 1/2" X 2" piece of paper and score it at 2 5/8" & 2 7/8"….fold and score (remember if you are working with DSP…make sure you do not push down too hard or you will tear the paper!)
- Using the Angled Tag Topper, punch both ends! Pop the Ghirardelli Chocolate Square in….tie a simple knot….PRESTO!!!
- I pulled out a stamp set that I have not used for a while and it will be carried over, it is called Label Love and you can POP them out with the Artisan Label Punch!
Soooo easy….soooo fun…..soooo perfect for many occasions!
It's always great to have fun little goodies like this handy! You can see how I was able to take a whole theme and many it into a fun and special gift for someone that is very special to me!!!
I loved and appreciate the comments yesterday and that darn' Jeanie…she was right – I should have made a Kentucky Derby Card as I adore the Derby and wouldn't miss watching it for the world! I just love to see the hats that the ladies wear!!!
You know what tomorrow is….Make it MINE Monday….click back to this post last Monday to see what it's all about ! I loved the feedback I received from it and I am excited to give you another dose of inspiration tomorrow…..
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | May 1, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Thursday is here…zip the week is buzzing by and today is a WOOT-WOOT day for me as I am able to preorder some of the NEW PRODUCT from the NEW catalog!
It's an "Adult Version" of Christmas as when I was little….I remember taking a catalog and circling the things that I wanted Santa to bring to me…and now I feel the same but I get to pick and get exactly what I want! I can hardly wait for you to see the new catalog…fresh and fun are the 2 best words I can say for it!
Today's challenge is a color challege…how about playing along this week…here are the colors!
I cannot wait to share with you a "confession" with this card…I will sahre with you my "boo-boo" later in the post and share how I "fixed" it…Remember, when you create…there are no rules, no one will tell you that you cannot do something…whatever it is that you do…is a work of art – so HAVE FUN!
- The card base is a notecard size in Crumb Cake….31/2" X 5"…remember we have the matching envelope for this size!
- The Fresh Prints Designer Paper Stack is my inspiration for the day! The minute I saw the colors of the challenge, the light-bulb went off! This printed piece is 1 1/2" X 5" and then the thinner flagged pieces are 1/2" wide!
- The sentiment is from the Four You Stamp Set and it is carried over this year and one that needs a home with you…you will use this set often! Great Sentiments! I used the White Craft Ink to stamp the sentiment! (This ink has not been my favorite but lately we have been getting along well….so I am happy!!!)
- I stamped a flower from the Petite Petals Stamp and then punched it out with the matching punch! This comes in a bundle…which will save you 15% right off the bat – added a brad base, candy dot and then POPPED it up with a dimensional!
- Time for my confession…I went to do my "3 dots" on the sides of the sentiment and I totally messed up and there was no way to hide it….PLAN B – pop out a small flower…put a coordinating candy dot…GOOD TO GO!
- The envelope was a simple line with the framelit and the Big Shot….I think that this paper looks so rich against the crumb cake…it gives it great dimension!
Well…that's it – easy-peasy….right!!! Now this is a card that you could do….don't you think so? This is another "formula" type card that you can change the colors and the DSP and WOW – a new look!
Please give me some feedback about the daily emails…hopefully they were delivered to your in-box today…this has been a big deal for many Demonstrators….and I appreciate your understanding and feedback!
I hope that you are getting excited to see the new catalog! My customers will be receiving theirs next week…woot-woot – I truly wish that we could all be together in a big room and see the catalog together! Wouldn't that be super fun!
Seriously, I have some fun things planned to launch with this new catalog…remember the 2 words – "fun & fresh"…thanks for popping by, please go to the Pals Paper Art Site and see all of the other projects made with these 3 colors!
Enjoy the day…..WOW – May 1st….ZOOM the calendar is going – enjoy the day and…until tomorrow!
p.s. – please pop back…a sneal peak from the NEW catalog!
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