by Susan Itell | Nov 5, 2016 | Blog Candy, Uncategorized |
I know that this is the REAL kind of candy that you all love…..good old fashion…useful….unique – BLOG CANDY…and what is it going to be?
I am in Atlanta and yesterday was Pam Morris and Brian Kings simply A M A Z I N G event and there were close to 200 stampers there! Over the TOP fun with AMAZING speakers! It just amazes me the creativity out there!
I will be taking lots of pictures for you over this weekend and then later I will do my best to try to edit them to share. (just saying in advance….sometimes it is hard to get a good picture when they are in a clear envelope) but please know that I am trying!
I participated in a Card Swap and the Blog Candy Winner for today’s post will win a DOZEN OF CARDS from the swap! (You bet before I mail them to you that I will take lots of pictures and jot down measurements) as each of the 50 that I have received already are AMAZING!
Here you go….please leave me a comment about….
KINDNESS…please share a simple act of kindness that you gave or received over the past week! 🙂Â
You know that this topic is one that I hold close to my heart and guess what? I have each of you close to my heart as I deeply appreciate and cherish each time you come to my blog.
My blog is truly an extension of my life, my family, my adorable critters and naturally my love and passion for paper~crafting! I thank you for popping in and please leave me a comment (by midnight tonight, the 5th) to make my heart pitter~patter with an act of kindness!
Because of traveling, I will not announce the winner until Monday but have no fear….I will have more blog candy for you tomorrow! I am sure that you all are going to love the chance of winning (2) different Blog Candy giveaways over the weekend!
Until tomorrow…new Blog Candy Topic but the same FUN! Trust me, I am being a sponge and taking it all in!
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by Susan Itell | Nov 4, 2016 | Card Swaps, Uncategorized |
Shazam – I have more beauties for you today! I know that you are going to be sooooo darn tootin’ inspired by these beauties (as you should because they are just fabulous) Please share your love and spirit with comments of WAY TO GO for these artists! (also…please do not be afraid to ask specific ?’s about how they made it)
You have to admit, these clip arts are getting their share of time on my blog! ENJOY!!!!!
Can you say A D O R A B L E!?!?!? When I opened this card – the BIGGEST smile was on my face. I hope that Karen will share with us the scoop on making “Mr. Snowman” This embossing folder on this color is just stunning. I just had to share with you how Karen did the inside of her card, just adorable! The holly is an embellishment and they perfect accent.
This is a card that can be adapted to so many different cards/occasions etc. This is one that I would sketch off because it is a keeper layout! Ramsey showed us how something so simple can be both effective and classic. Just love this and this ribbon works wonderful in making a card as it lays very flat! On the 2nd picture you can see that she embossed the trees in white…..great job!
I adore how Joy took a framelit that is not specific to the Holiday but made it rock! WAY TO THINK OUT OF THE BOX! I hope that this encourages you to look at what you have and just “work with it” ~ another thing I love (and something that I need to do more often is) not make the focal part so symmetrical….this is stunning as the body of the card is to the right!
Here comes a Christmas Classic that would be a great card to make in the masses. I say that because it is layers that can be done ahead of time and then GO FOR THE STAMPING! The touches of shine of glitter is so special but the gold star hanging down…..soooooo special. Hopefully in the 2nd picture you can see the bling!!!
Not talking about out of the box and super FUN.…I would have never thought about doing this….the GOLD is stunning but the way that the diecut makes a statement is….just WOW! Very, very cleaver! The inside…..my heart did the pitter patter again, I just love word sentiments but when it is in gold….even better!
How about this FUN and FESTIVE card made my Karen. She is always so darn creative in how she uses DSP and shapes. I love the way that the DSP on the top half of the card is larger, it created a great interest to the eye and then the linen thread – fun touch. Her added dots around the circle makes my heart pitter patter….a stamper after my own heart!
I know that you have heard me say this a bunch, but here you go again, I wish that you could see this in person as it is just OVER THE TOP stunning. The picture just doesn’t do it justice! I am so glad that the Vintage Leaves are still around, what a classic! Janice was inspired from a card on Pinterest but this is what I adore….we can see something that we love and admire, and then re-create to to make it our own! The colors are screaming the fall season!
I think we can all agree on this – WOW!!!! There is still one more day of cards and I just cannot tell you how proud I am of everyone. This has been a FANTASTIC Card Swap! Please share your spirit and love for all of this inspiration!
We are in FULL SWING here in Atlanta and I promise to do my best to inspire you with all of the great things that I am about to see and take part of today and tomorrow…..pop back tomorrow as it is BLOG CANDY TIME……
I wish each and everyone of you were with me…. 🙂
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by Susan Itell | Nov 2, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Good Morning! I am doing my best to keep my blog alive and hopping with inspiration while I am away! (Trust me….it is a challenge but one that I love to do for you!) We have some more inspiration for you to CASE away and I have to say….I simply pull out 5 cards….take the pictures and drool (I promise, not on them!) 🙂
Before we get to the cards today…I need to say that my heart was as BIG as the WORLD yesterday and trust me, an entire day post needs to be dedicated to Millie and Alyece as not only was it THE BEST….it was a life changer for me! As I share with Hannah on the phone….I can only hope and pray that you have a day like I had!
Now I ask you….does this bring back childhood memories?!?!?! This is just tooooooo cute! I admit, i have a hard time working with the sequins but I say – Jeanie ROCKED IT.….and then ~ look at that stairway….can we all say ADORABLE!!! Jeanie~ please leave a comment and let us know the tips and tricks!
O.k – my heart is pitter-pattering ~ this is just sooooo beautiful and peaceful! There is just no way that you can go wrong with this one! I admit that I forget about this embossing folder but you better believe that when I get home….“I’m PLAYING” – Mary Ann is a sweetie but can you imagine being a child and spelling the name of her town….????!!!!! Super and lovely card
Do you remember at the beginning of this post how I was soooooo happy to meet Millie and Alyece? Well – Ellen is another one that I have on my list to meet. To me, she is a special person…I just “feel it” and look at this card….so special. There is something so special and so classic about this beauty! I just love the embossing folder and the extra details with the ornaments…..how about YOU?
What a great card! This is a Christmas Classic and I will say that I am OVER THE MOON that this classic stamp set is 25% off…~ A true Christmas Classic! I apologize that the colors are “OFF” with the (2) pictures…but I think that you can clearly see that this card that Mary Ann created was a super fun and classic card! She clearly used so many clean and simple elements to say WOW – “I can do this”
Before we get to this beauty….I have a confession (and one that soooo many were surprised about over the weekend) – I do not own this stamp set and this is one that has been around for AGES…. ~ BUT……I did break down and order it after seeing this card and also playing with the stamp over the weekend! 🙂
Is this a beauty or what? Just beautiful with the yummy coloring but then I adore the (2) different ribbons….so clean, clever and classic!
As the saying goes…“there you go” – I hope that I have brighten your day! I am just soooooo in awe with the talent and sheer FUN that you all do! Way to go and THANKS!
I am on to road to Atlanta…..my clothes are all wrinkled…but my heart is full and happy~ until tomorrow! Please leave comments….some bloggin’ love, ask questions for the artist and HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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by Susan Itell | Nov 1, 2016 | Card Swaps, Uncategorized |
Good Morning and this is a special day for many reasons. Can you believe that it is the 1st of November! New Month…
I have this funny and very smart feeling that many of you are going to order today (especially because of the stitched framelits) so here is your hostess code for the Month of November ~ MVRQGTNQ
1 – We get to see more card swaps of inspiration….(woot-woot)
2 – Today is the day that we can order the stitched framelits CLICK HERE….(WOOT-WOOT) and the selected group of SALE STAMPS – CLICK HERE!
3 – Today I am driving East of Austin to have lunch with 2 special ladies, Alyece and Millie! (WOOT- WOOT-WOOT!
Here is a card that I adore…and I want you to put this in your memory bank because I have a surprise for you later this week and I hope that it will be a great learning tip and experience for you to see how you can case a card to make it your own! This card of Carol’s is a great “concept/formula” card that I would use for many, many occasions ~ beautiful and oh so special!
That Georgette ~ she is the queen of using DSP! Not only is this a fun card…but I would say – who would have thought to put this together? Ok guys – here is a great way to use up that DSP that you are hoarding…on the 2nd picture – LOVE the threads of (I guess) from Burlap Ribbon – very fun and then I just had to show you how she dressed up the inside of the card! FUN card!
Can you say C L A S S I C? – Just elegant and the gold ornament is WOW over the black. You can easily mass produce this card and get lots of WOWS from the lucky recipients! The bottom is a beautiful vellum and it is the perfect accent but that ribbon….the perfect icing on the top! This is a great example of not to be afraid to use a big and bold contrast like Black and White…..for a holiday! Stunning!
When I pulled this out of the envelope, I showed John and said….this is a “Susan Card” Out of all of the metallic papers, I totally prefer working with the gold as I think (for some reason) that it does not scratch or leave marks. Isn’t this just beautiful!?!? This ornament I will be blogging about later in the week but it is so easy…just a crank through and POOF – a great ornament! Super card that will definitely get a CASE from me (and I am sure many others)
Look who is in the house….the MOUSE!!!! I am bummed (and sorry) that these pictures do not give this adorable card the justice it deserves but I think that you can see….ONE CUTE CARD! I am over the moon about this plaid paper and the green sweater on “Maurice” I can hardly wait to get home and play with this combination. Judy – please chime in and tell us about the inspiration and dimensions of this fun card.
Perhaps when I return home, I will be able to reproduce it for you with a post. I think that this is a fun card that has lots of options!
There you go and WE STILL HAVE MORE…..so if you have not seen your card yet – have no fear!!! I am so proud of you all and I hope that you all can give them some Stampin’ love with leaving a comment letting them know how great the cards are!
Even though I am away…I will be HITTING THAT BUTTON and ordering the stitched framelits today! I am over the moon excited and I’m thrilled that Stampin’ Up! has unveiled them! If I were you ….I would not wait to order these ~ I do NOT have a magic ball to see it they could go on back order but I am not taking the chance!
The free gift for you this month with an order of $75+ are the Seasonal Decorative Masks – I learned a great technique with them while I was away and I am excited for you to see it!
Have a great day….and until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Oct 31, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Happy BOO day to you and for all that have little ones, have a fun and safe trick -n-treat!
WOW, I have AMAZING memories of being a child and going to have fun with my siblings and then coming home and dumping out the loot and swapping back and forth with candies!
I know that many children do not get to enjoy the fun that we had ourselves and that makes me sad. My memories were always handmade costumes that were FUN.
Yesterday, my new friend from Canada and I went to an adorable town called Georgetown TX while we were on our way back to Austin….One word for this town = ADORABLE!!!!
They were as a community having a safe trick -n-treat and it was FABULOUS to see so many adorable costumes and parents having good old fashion fun with their kids…this just made my day!
Just a reminder, today is the LAST day that you can take advantage of the buy 3 get 1 free DSP SALE! You can click on the image below to see the offerings!
The past 24 hours have been a pack up and move to a new destination and truthfully, my time and internet have been minimal….so in advance, sorry for this short post.
Still having a BLAST and tomorrow I will have more parade of beauties for you! Living out of a suitcase is challenging….but I love a challenge, especially when you meet new people and create new friendships!
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by Susan Itell | Oct 30, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Are you ready for more inspiration? I sure hope so because I have some more beauties for you! Please remember, If you do not see you card today…have no fear – there will be more beauties walking the runway!
Are you just lovin’ seeing all of the FUN and INSPIRATION that is coming your way? It always makes me so happy inside that so many of you like to send cards in 🙂
Please remember to share that wonderful love and inspiration you have with leaving these talented stampers some good old simple stampin’ love! I am sure that I am having a great time in the “middle of no where” and I promise that I am taking it all in!
Enjoy!
How can you not have a FAB-O Holiday Card without some good old fashion Ornaments! LOVE the simplicity of this card but I will say that I EXTRA LOVE the “BLING” on the ornaments….way to go – this is a detail that I often forget but WOW…makes a statement!
O.k. – this is fun…no, it is SUPER FUN! Yesterday I showed this card to many and they were all going nuts over it! I am sure Teresa that you are going to have to “share the fun” of the ins and outs of making this beauty! I have taken several angles so you can see but the thing that is great is the fact that it mails in a regular envelope with no additional postage!!!
I think that this framelit should win the award of most unique in the Holiday Catalog! LOVE IT and it is way over looked (I am going to blog about it soon and I know that you are going to love it) I adore the expression on this Santa….he is really, really checking his list! I wish that you could see the beauty of the Washi Tape….the copper just sparkles! SUPER FUN!
O.k. – my heart is skipping some beats….LOVE THIS CARD! I am a sucker for plaids and this one from the Warmth and Cheer DSP is over the top!. Way to go for the angles…it makes it soooo interesting! This is a single stamp that I am going to be blogging about soon as well….and WOW – I would get it…a great classic stamp and I just adore how Sharon added the interest to the side with the bell and greens!
Hear we go folks…a FUN card from our dear bloggin’ friend, Chris R from Iowa!!! WOW – you really, REALLY outdid yourself in this! FUN to the MAX! The snowball on the side just makes it and I love the way that it is a “fun fold” card…but also the way that you used different DSP patterns! I bet you I know who is going to love this….CALEB will 🙂
Well…..DAY #2 and more to go….I am so proud of each of you and I am so happy to showcase your work. There are no “right words” to say how much fun I am having…I wish that each and everyone of you were here. The best way that I can sum it up is….KINDNESS…this group all is kind and loves creating and sharing their talents ~ to me, it doesn’t get any better than that!
Until tomorrow…..BOO!
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