by Susan Itell | May 28, 2013 | Uncategorized |
When I sat down yesterday to create some cards for you this week…I took a look at some of the NEW products that I purchased with the pre-order…and then wanted to use something that I have not used yet! I was excited to use this wheel as I do not think that we use them enough! (Click on the picture to really see the fun!!!)
BINGO – the NEW Stampin' Gingham Wheel POPPED out to me! I love these wheels but I do not use them as wheels…I make them into stamps! How can you go wrong for a stamp like this and it is only $6.50!
If you have never tried this before….DO IT! Simply peel back where the seam is and place it on the sticky sheets – Clear Mount Cling Foam…and PRESTO – you have a stamp!
TIP – I know it seems a bit unnecessary….but trust me on this one – the Craft and Rubber Scissors are the best when cutting through this foam as well as cutting rubber stamps!
- The base started with the whisper white A-2 card!
- Cutting another piece of whisper white at 5 1/4" X 4" and then stamped the Gingham Stamp using the Stamp -a-ma-jig for perfect placement in Real Red!
- After seeing these little guys running across the card….the Oh, Hello Stamp Set seemed to be the perfect sentiment for this! Once again, the Stamp-a-ma-jig made it easy-peasy!
- I adhered this on a piece of Real Red Card Stock….just 1/8" larger…just enough for a bit of POP and then I used Stampin' Dimensonals to lift it up!
- I should have also stamped the envelope….but honestly did not think of it at the time…I used the Neutral Designer Series Paper to line the envelope and WOW – looks sharp!
I must say…I like this card! It makes me smile…I just love those little birds running across this fun border! Too darn cute!
The countdown has is on…THIS IS THE WEEK FOR THE NEW CATALOG…are you as excited as I am! I feel like a little kid looking though the Christmas Catalog…picking out toys I wished for!
Another countdown is on…this is the last week to take advantage of getting $155.00 worth of products for only $99.00! That is a great deal in itself and then you can turn right around and get your next order ( which would be all of the NEW stuff) for 30% off….that is less that I can do!
Hobbyist like myself are the heart of our business…I welcome hobbyist as I feel "we" are the ones that like to create…get excited…and do what we do cause' we just love playing around with great goodies!!!! The inspiration that comes from being a PAL…is not only amazing…it is just plain fun!
Click here and you can get going today…and then you will be ready to rumble to get the new goodies all at 30% off…also when you place an order – you receive all of the hostess benefits and 1/2 price items….WOW…WOW…WOW!!!!
Until tomorrow….
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by Susan Itell | May 26, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Yesterday, I shared with you my bright and cheerful card using the Secret Garden Stamp Set and matching framelits…well today I am showing you how I packaged them all together to give away as a gift! Isn't it adorable!
I love doing extra added touches like this to complete a gift! To me, one of the nicest and not only practical & definitely appreciated gifts would be some note cards…and stamps! It is always great to receive something that you will use…plus when you know that someone took the time to make it for you….well priceless!
My inspiration from this box came from Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, Lyssa Griffin Zwolanek and a blog post she did in July 2012 – click here to see it! Below you will see some changes I made and after making this…I also have more changes to make and I will share them with you in a later post!
This is what I love about creating things…once you put it together… your head keeps spinning in ways that you could "tweak" it a bit to make it easier and more practical for your needs! I just love the basic concept any usefulness of this!
I hope that you enjoy this and please leave me some feedback on how you like it! this box, easily, holds a dozen cards and envelopes! Wow – such a great gift and I am sure my dear friend is going to enjoy and appreciate a dozen cards from me!
Here you go with some tips and pictures I took when I made it! Please email me if you have any questions! Go and have the link above open while you look at my pictures…I think it will make sense to you!
TIP – Remember a couple blogs ago I said it is always wise to keep some 12 X 12 Card Stock on hand…well this post is a perfect example of why…we carry 12 X 12 Card Stock in many colors…it is always so nice to have this as an option!
CLICK on the picture to make it bigger…you can clearly see the scoring lines!
You can see how I folded up all of the score lines and see where the placement of the sticky strip went.
TIP – please use the sticky strip if you have it…it is the strongest hold we have and it truly does make the box sturdier!
Adding a front color of a piece of polka dots from the In Color designer series paper was the fun and cheerful look I was going for! I just used a snail for this!
Next you can see how I just flipped it over and snipped away…you could also easily use the stampin trimmer, but I love our paper snips for this!
Peel off and fold together all of the sticky strip and presto – a box! I do recommend doing to decorative part BEFORE you fold and adhere everything together….it really was easy-peasy! You can always add the trim later – but do the paper at this point!
Now naturally I did not like that point sticking out…and that was a cinch to take care of…snip – snip…gone!
I simply added some daffodil delight grosgrain ribbon to the outside edge…I did use the sticky strip to adhere it.
TIP: – The Craft Scissors are simply the BEST for cutting ribbon! I finally broke down and purchased a pair and now I say – what did I ever do without them before!?!? I know at 1st glance they are pricy but think about how many times you use them…plus you can also get them for 50% off or even free! Click here and ask me how you can get them!
Here it is all folded up! For a finishing touch I stamped another flower from the Secret Garden Stamp Set and then popped it out with the help of the Big Shot and the coordinating Secret Garden Framelits!
I hope that this inspires you to go to your craft area and do this project! Not only is it super cute and fun…it is easy to do!
TIP: I used a simple piece of velcro & adhesive circle to open and shut this…I felt that this was the easy way to utilize this box with putting minimal stress on the box!
I truly hope everyone is enjoying this holiday weekend…we are! Seeing our son graduate yesterday was the BEST!!!!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | May 24, 2013 | Uncategorized |
I just love this stamp set, Bootiful Occasions, and I was thrilled that Stampin’
Up! Is keeping it in the new catalog…Speaking of new catalog – I hope that you
are as excited as I am…the countdown has begun!!!
You know by now that I just love odd size cards…this one is
a 5 X 5 square cards…I know – it costs extra postage…but it sure is worth
it!
TIP: – I am sure that many of you are getting ready to place
an order once the new catalog comes out…with that said – do not overlook
purchasing some of the basic colors in the 12 X 12 Card Stock…WHY??? – there
are times that you want to make an odd size card…your own envelope….etc – and
sometime the 8 ½ X 11 doesn’t work!
My family is “kickin’ up our heels” in North Carolina
celebrating my son’s graduation from College! Last night we had a fabulous
dinner with his fraternity brothers and their families…it was wonderful and I
feel so blessed to have my 83-year-old Dad hanging out with the “frat guys”
I hope this card brings a smile to your face and I hope you
are going to be “kicking up your heels” this Holiday Weekend…. here you go!
- Picking out the colors was easy…. I knew I
wanted to use soft suede and then a bright color to accent it…simple – the NEW
Bermuda Bay was the perfect choice!
- Pulling out my main man, Mr. Big Shot, he helped
me with the Scalloped Square Bigz Clear Die! (This gem is going bye-bye and I
do not know why as this would be one that I would suggest you to think about)
- Use
the necessary tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig…helped making the placement of the
boot and sentiment perfect!
- Looked at it and felt in needed something…..a
touch of the ribbon in the corners was the perfect added touch! A simple
“Susan” knot adhered with a simple glue dot was simple and quick!
- I know it is hard to see…but click on the
picture, it might help = using this diagonal scoring plate I carefully scored
diagonal lines on either side of the ribbon…fun and simple touch! Perfect!
- Stampin’ Dimensionals went all over this
base…put I used the L O N G edges that are left after you use the individual
pieces…it is a perfect length for this scalloped square!
- The envelope to make was a cinch! Starting with
a 8 ½” square, I simple scored each side at 3 7/8”all the way around…snipped
the little square pieces…some sticky strip ( use it!!! It holds the best!) and
BAM…done – well not before lining it with a piece of Designer Paper From the
Neutrals Collection!
Well…. how do you like this! Please email me or leave a
comment letting me know how you are kicking up your heels!!! I appreciate you
comments, support and cyber friendship!
This weekend is the official kick off to the summer! Have
fun, make memories and take time to make someone else smile! Don’t forget…if
you are wanting any of the products that are going “bye-bye”, please click here
to order them…many have sold out already and once they are gone…they are gone!
Until tomorrow….
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by Susan Itell | May 23, 2013 | Uncategorized |
It doesn't get any easier than this! For a quick and simple card that has a big impact, you simply cannot go wrong!
Crumb Cake is my all time go-to card stock! I love it that we have matching envelopes as well! Always color coordinates and looks rich and classic!
- Using the paper piercing tool I punched around the Crumb Cake for some depth – and popped it with Stampin' Dimensionals!
That's it! Now is that easy-peasy or what! It is always good to have several of these types of cards on hand…they come in handy! I just love the clean, crispness of the entire card!
Sometimes just picking 2 colors to focus on creates just as much (sometimes even more) of a wow! Have fun experimenting!
I hope that this quick and simple card inspires you to "try less" – we all love paper crafting but face it – there are simply times that we do not have the time to put into making fru-fru cards….I personally like the clean look!
Email me or leave me a comment on this simple card….it's a fun one to make and you know whom ever receive it will love it!
Until tomorrow…..
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by Susan Itell | May 20, 2013 | Uncategorized |
O.k. – I know this is different….but you have to admit that it is kinda cute! Now…let's also talk about a super economical card…BINGO-BANGO…'cause this is a card that can be mass produced in a little time…with minimal supplies…and be used for so many notes that you write!
Keep reading to the end as you will have an opportunity to win 6 of these cards and envelopes by going on a scavenger hunt to find –
"Where did the sentiment
come from?"
This would also be a super card to give to someone that is going off to college…make up a dozen of these…buy the stamps for them…get a gift card to Starbucks…and wow – a great and useful gift!
If you remember….yesterday card was using the Moving Forward Stamp Set…..well, since it is on the "bye-bye" list…I thought I would use it again…in a totally different way!
Here you go:
- A regular A-2 Whisper White Base with another piece of White 5 1/4" X 4 " then using the Big Shot and the NEW Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder…you can instantly see the WOW factor coming to life!!!
- I just love the contrast and classiness of White, Black and Yellow together! Here the yellow is the super beautiful So Saffron…punch out with the NEW Mosaic Punch!
- I used the Tombo Glue to adhere the Mosaic punches…WHY??? So easy and you can get the point of the punch so it lays perfectly flat inside the design!
- After doing all of this fun stuff…I took the masterpiece and matted it on a piece of black to give it a contrast before mounting it on the card!
- I did my usual lining of the envelope using the Neutrals Designer Series Paper ( my favorite) ….but I did something super cute on the front!!!!
- How….couldn't have done this without the help of the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig….couldn't do it without it! Super cute right……Where did this sentiment come from???
Let's have some fun today...email me or leave me a comment as to where this sentiment came from and the 1st person to get it….you will receive a goodie from me…I will make and mail to you 6 of these cards and envelopes!!!
HINT…..It is in the current catalog….do a search and let me know….and you get the bonus – some super cute cards!!!
I am sooooooo excited for this week! It will be full of fun, family, and the icing on the cake….my son graduating from college! I am sooooo proud of him and I cannot wait to be with him and his wonderful friends for a finale of a super great 4 years!
The calendar is flying by….getting closer and closer to the NEW catalog…I know that you are going to love it and I know that you are going to be totally WOWED and INSPIRED by all of the goodies that are in it!
Speaking of time flying….you only have until the end of this month to take advantage of the incredible opportunity to get $155.00 worth of product for only $99.00! I would love to help you, inspire you and have you be fulfilled – just like I am!
Click here and get started…..you will not look back as it is a super fun ride to be a PAL! Mary Fish is an unbelievable source of inspiration an genuinely cares about her team! I am proud and honored to be part of her team and have a vast group of cyber friends all over the country!
Until tomorrow……
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by Susan Itell | May 9, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Wow…I am "squeaking" this in on the last day! It is time for a Pals Paper Arts Challenge – something that YOU can participate in every other week!
You do not have to be a PAL…you do not have to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator…you just want to have fun and play along with other incredible paper crafters!
Here is the challenge…it is a color challenge!
Using these 3 colors…I was pleased with the end result – this was a
tough color combination to work with and while I was driving home from
work – it came to me…just use all 3 with the Honeycomb Embossing
folders…. alternate the colors and the white will help break the
starkness of the colors!
- The base of this is a 4" X 8" piece of Whisper White…scored at 4" to make a square!
- TIP!!! Make a template of the "correct size" for a hexagon out of a heavier cardstock ( I use a piece of cardboard)….then just snip away to get the shape PRESTO! Stampin' Up will be coming out with a Hexagon Punch soon….but this works like a charm!
- TIP!!! Use the 2 way glue pen…soooo much easier than trying to get snail on the little pieces!
- AFTER I put all of my hexagons on, I then cut it into a 3 3/4" square! TIP!!! Be careful when you cut…go slow and be patient as it is a super bummer to put those hexagons down and then you tear your paper!
- Now for the fun part…Stamp the image, this was from the Feels Good Stamp Set onto a piece of white card stock – TIP!!! remember to scruff up your stamp to get a great coverage of ink!
- Go back to the Big Shot and cut this image out using the Windows Frame Framelits and do the same in the next larger size with the Pool Party Paper!
- Using the ruler edge of my work surface…I took the bottom of the card and then with adhesive on the back, carefully placed it so the card would be at the 5 1/2" mark to fit a standard A-2 card! I lined the envelope with the Designer series Paper! So fun!
This was fun and "mission accomplished" ! I was pleased…this is another "concept" card that you could do for so may different card themes…just go to your stamp sets and look at the shapes that would fill up a Window Framelit….Think about changing the endless color schemes…I think this would be a beautiful Christmas Card!
Please email me or drop me a comment! Make sure you go to the Pals Paper Art Page and see all of the beautiful works of inspirations!
I hope that you will play along next time…it is fun! As always, you can click here and shop away from your home and your goodies will be delivered to your door! The new catalog is getting closer and closer…WOOT-WOOT!!!
Until tomorrow!
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