by Susan Itell | Jul 15, 2016 | Just Because..., Uncategorized |
Happy Friday! You know that I am a huge fan of the “note card” size that Stampin’ Up! offers but for some reason I have a bunch of envelopes without the cards….so “PLAN B” went into effect so I used my White Card Stock and cut my own paper as I was looking for a vertical fold card today!
This bundle, Swirly Bird is an interesting one…WHY???? Some you you LOVE IT, some of you DON’T GET IT! I invite you to look at all of the elements that are in this bundle and then if you still do not see the FUN in it – I would say, google, pinterest this bundle and then I think you will change your mind!
Below you will see the bundle and if you look at the stamp set, you are getting so many different options…on today’s card, I made the “boat”, the “waves”, the “sun”, the fun and artistic splatter…all in ONE Bundle!
To me, this is a bundle that offers a BUNCH of variety so I invite you to put your “thinking caps on” and work out of the box that sometimes we are stuck in….sound familiar to anyone????
In a future post…I will share with you something that I have been itchin’ to do…..use the shapes for a clean and simple kite! To me, kites are so peaceful, so fun, and brings your inner childhood out! Again, look for samples…you’ll see the versatility of this bundle.
Do you remember how I did not “get” or at first did not like the “splotches” of the images of Gorgeous Grunge? Well, I was wrong…clearly wrong….and I am thrilled that this stamp set offers an “artistic stamp” that can add depth and interest!
Here is you marked up version of the super sweet card! I made this for PEEP James as he ADORES boats and has been such a help to me….everyone is touched when they receive a piece of mail…and James is no different! I know that he will appreciate it and also that he will find it super special!
I truly hope to see you back tomorrow. I am out of town but I have a FUN and FABULOUS 2 day post for you! Tomorrow is Simple Saturday and I can already see smiles! Enjoy the day!
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by Susan Itell | Jul 14, 2016 | Thank You, Uncategorized |
Good Morning! Here is a super sweet and super easy thank you card for you! My inspiration came from the catalog (on page 48) – I highly encourage you to look at the samples that are in the catalog as they are total keepers!!!!
Before we get to the card, remember that TODAY is that LAST day that you will earn DOUBLE PAW PRINTS from me….remember, the Stampin’ Up! Bonus Days are all this month and I always have my Paw Print Rewards for you..but I know that having DOUBLE PAW PRINTS will greatly add to you receiving FREE STAMPS from me!
Today is also a PPA day and we are working with a color challenge! Today’s challenge was inspired from the super sweet Katy McGloin. In being a PAL, we have such special relationships that we build through a cyber world and Katy is always so inspiring and helpful!
The below bundle has been super popular and by taking a look at it, you can easily see why! The thinlits are soooooo beautiful and detailed and I highly recommend using the precision platform when using these thinlits (they come out clean, crisp and CUT) and then look at the sentiments in this set – FABULOUS!
One word of wisdom that I learned from my wonderful upline, Mary Fish….when in doubt – go with the sentiment stamp set. This is something that I remember often if I am looking at deciding on 2 different stamp sets…this is very true when you look at the below bundle.
In creating this card for you today, I decided to add a 3rd color, Flirty Flamingo to add more interest and depth! You can see that this is a very straight forward card, nothing fancy or hard but the end result is a great “go to” layout that by changing the colors and sentiment up…you are GOOD TO GO!
I admit, when I first started stamping and getting to know the Stampin’ up! colors…I thought that Sahara Sand was ICKY.….how wrong I was – it is a FABULOUS neutral that works with just about any color combination. If you have not played with it, I encourage you to give it a try!
The embossing folder that I used was a new one, Sparkle….and it is one that can work all year around! I often say that I forget about embossing folders and I am glad that I added it to today’s card as it adds a “fun factor”
This was an easy no brainer for me, when I need to find a great paper to work for my card…my motto, when in doubt – pull the DSP Stacks out! Works every time and today is no different.
We are so lucky that Stampin’ Up! offers these great papers in all of the color families. This has always been a popular paper share when I am offering them so I encourage you to take advantage of this share the next time I have a share!
Lastly, the marked up version for you to save for the future. I think that you can see that this would be a card that you could put to good use. One thing that I would recommend, make up a bunch of these and do not add the sentiment to it so when you need a card, you can then add…thank you, happy birthday, with sympathy etc….I just love cards like this!
Enjoy the day and stay cool…I hope that you will try to play with these colors and see what you come up with! Pop over to the Pals Paper Art sight to see what the design team cam up with this week! They are always filled with inspiration!
Don’t forget, today is the last day that I am offering the Double Paw Prints…“twice as fast” would work for me – how about you!
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by Susan Itell | Jul 12, 2016 | Tips and Tricks!!!, Uncategorized |
Happy Tuesday and today is our day that we chat about tips and try to learn about different topics that revolve around stamping, organizing and basically “whatever” for this wonderful habit we have, STAMPING!
Today lets get some chatter rolling on adhesives and what we like and what we do not reach for! I am a firm believer that we learn from one another and hearing what works for some might make us dust a product off the shelf and give it a try!
I am going to take a dive and list the 4 Stampin’ Up! products that I reach for on just about a daily basis. You can click here and see the adhesives that Stampin’ Up! offers and also refer to page 182 in the catalog to take a look!
I have also created this PDF for you to read about adhesives. Remember, these are just my picks and thoughts. I will be adding a section in my Blog Header about Tips and Product Reviews (This is my 1st one, adhesives)
- Fast Fuse – This is the adhesive that I reach for the most. Trust me, it TOTALLY was my least favorite adhesive when it first came out but after we learned to like one another, it is a Blue Ribbon Adhesive. I love the fact that you can purchase a refill and I know at a glance, this adhesive seems expensive but look at the amount of yards you get….a GREAT DEAL!
- Glue Dots – Love these little gems. Every-time I use them I say, “Why didn’t I use them years ago”…a life saver!
- Tear & Tape – Thank you Stampin’ Up! for creating this so we do not need scissors. I think that we all agree that this is a great adhesive and a favorite for many with making 3-d projects. I admit, I have become pretty slick with the Fast Fuse and I will use that for 3-d’s but you still love this great tape!
Please make sure that you read the PDF that I created for more details and thoughts that I have about these products. You can see that there are adhesives that I have not mentioned…..that does not mean that I do not like them….most likely it is that these 4 are the ones that I gravitate to.
Please leave me a comment and let me know what you like. This is how we learn…as maybe I too will pick up a “light bulb” nugget and try a product in a different way!
With the Bonus Days in full swing and also the LAST 2 Days of my offering of DOUBLE PAW PRINTS, I say….look at your supplies, running out of adhesives is just the worse!
You know how were are about “stocking up” when a snow storm is in the forecast? Trust me, my adhesives are ALWAYS stocked as I would not be a HAPPY SUSAN is I ran out of one of my go-to’s! 🙁
Tomorrow is a PALS Blog Hop….this is a monthly “fun day” where there are LOTS of great ideas! I love being a part of the PALS community. Through them, I have learned so much about many aspects of stamping, tips and just sheer friendship! (they were the ones that helped me through the learning curve of using a Fast Fuse) 🙂
I can’t wait to hear your feedback!
p.s. – Stampin’ Dimensionals in my opinion are not even in the running for this post as YOU ALL NEED MANY PACKS OF THESE….I call them my Stampin’ Vitamins! Of course you need them EVERY DAY!
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by Susan Itell | Jul 11, 2016 | New Product, Uncategorized |
Good Morning! I hope that everyone had a great weekend and is charged up for a great week ahead! On the East Coast we had a bit of relief from the heat but it will be back in FULL FORCE this week so if you live in an area with high heat and humidity, be careful!
I know that you all have been hearing about the new limited edition bundle that will be available to purchase starting August 2nd. (Well, that is not quite true as if you are a demonstrator, you could order it now)….so think about it this way, join the fun and be able to get your crafty paws on it now! (just saying) 🙂
Below you will see the super fun bundle that will be available for you to purchase and I invite you to look at all of the possibilities that this bundle offers! Naturally the Tree and it’s details are super amazing…but look at the sentiments and the fonts – total keepers!
Remember~ for every $50 increment you spend this month, Stampin’ Up! will send you via email a $5.00 voucher to be used in August….so now is a great time to be taking advantage of this “buy now…spend later” opportunity (There are no restrictions on how many $5 vouchers you can earn) and I am offering DOUBLE PAW PRINTS thru this Thursday, July 14th!
I have a parade of pictures for you and I hope that they bring a smile to your face! The details of the leaves are amazing, Stampin’ Up! has really out done themselves with this beauty.
I hope that you can see that I cut the entire tree out in the Early Espresso and then I did use the stamp of the tree stump (in Soft Suede)….I just layered it over top as I wanted the base of the tree to be larger.
I adore the way that you can still see the tree limbs (early espresso) with the leaves over top! A simple snip of some extra leaves did the trick to mimic them falling and on the ground! Won’t this be a FUN set for fall!!! I am already thinking of the beautiful ways we can change it up
You can see how I placed the adhesives. I first dotted some green glue on the tree and then placed the leaves on top! (you can also see the boo-boo I made as I was trying a different shade of green but I did not like it so….FLIP IT OVER and presto – re-stamp….save when you can!) 😉
The new foam adhesive strips are true keepers to have on hand. Not only are they great that they are super thin, I love the fact that you can bend them and cut them to any size you need~ I call that a time saver!
You can see that the entire tree/sentiment are popped up! This really makes the card super special. Being able to stamp the grass and then add some leaves on top of the grass really gives a great dimension.
You know me, I adore my Bakers Twine and today is no different! It always adds so much and using simple glue dots does the trick each and every time. (Remember…it’s the basics like this that make what we do work) 😛
A super quick “low down” on this adorable DSP for the back flap of the envelope! I have a confession…I did purchase the new sponge brayer but have not used it until this card. I honestly was not 100% thrilled with the flimsiness of the handle so I think I just pushed it to the back-burner but yesterday I thought….let’s try this thing!
Well…I did and I am glad! It was super easy to use and I went and washed it out and it cleaned up perfectly for the next project. It was fun to roll back and forth to get the “just right” color I was looking for. How do you like it? This paper, Irresistibly Floral has 6 different tone on tone prints that allow you to use them “as is” or color it as I did today!
There you go! I was on a roll yesterday and I have made up some other cards for you later to post about this bundle. I think that when you see them you will say WOW, they are so different! That is what is fun to do with a stamp set – to stretch it in many ways so you can justify the purchase of it! (trust me, I get that)
Feel free to pin this for the future…because when you get your own in August…I hope that you case away! 🙂
Have a fabulous Summer day….stay cool and I hope to see you back here tomorrow for Tuesday Tips! I have something for you that I think will be a great “check list” – reminder for you!
If you have a friend that needs a dose of daily inspiration….please share my blog with them, they can subscribe (like you do I hope) and everyday you will get a dose of sunshine!
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by Susan Itell | Jul 9, 2016 | Baby, Simple Saturday, Uncategorized |
A baby always touches your heart strings…and it is super fun to make a special card in the celebration! Last weekend when Hannah was home, she shared with me that a co-worker was getting ready to have a baby and they knew that it was going to be a girl!
Naturally…..I HOPPED ON IT and said, “Can I make you a card?” – I was so excited as I admit, I broke down and purchased this ADORABLE stamp set, Made with Love because of the sweey sample that was in the catalog (page 59). I knew that I wanted to CASE this card and thanks to Hannah’s friend having a baby…you get to see it for this 2 day post!
This stamp set goes with the Baby’s First Framelit Dies and I admit, I have not used them as much as I thought I would when it first came out to coordinate with the Something for Baby Stamp Set…. but now…new story with this stamp set! 🙂
When we have the opportunity to have a set of die cuts that will help us make the “cutting process” not only easier but faster ~ I say, YES ~ sign me up! Remember, it is that time thing that gets us every time!
This has been around for a while and the shapes are classics! I do not know about you…but when I see a “onesie”, I smile with great memories of the PEEPS being BABY PEEPS!
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I used the Crumb Cake, taking the lead from the sample in the catalog and I adore it! It has a very natural and clean feel to the card but the real FUN was the heat embossing!
When you look at the above picture of the stamp set, you will see that there are many small images…I ADORE when a stamp set has little classic images!
You can see that I used to the max the dots (go figure, I adore dots) and also the super sweet flower! I simply took the Blushing Bride marker to color in the “onesie stripes” and also the centers of the flowers!
Trying to let the embossing and the stamped images be the shining star, I stamped the sentiment onto a scrap of paper ~ flagged the ends and PRESTO …a super cute card!
I ask you….when was the last time you used the heat tool and embossed? I admit, I forget about it as my heat tool is in a drawer and you know the saying, “Out of sight….Out of mind” but I will say I never, EVER get tired of Heat Embossing, it is a HANDS DOWN rewarding technique.
I hope to see you tomorrow…as I do have another version of this card~ I am excited to see how you like it and which one “suits your fancy” A new baby in the world deserves a fun and special card. I think that I have the baby cards that people sent to me when I had a baby (yikes, that was decades ago but I bet there is a box that has them), it is always a special time….and one that is always cherished as it is an amazing miracle!
Please do not forget that we are “IN THE TRENCHES” with the BONUS DAYS and with the heat we have been having, I say that it is much more fun and comfortable to stay inside, shop….stamp & be proud of yourself!
PLEASE remember to keep the email voucher that Stampin’ Up! sends you because there is no way for me to see your codes for you to redeem you $$$$$ off in August! I would suggest printing off the email or writing the codes down in your calendar to remind yourself! 😎
Please click here to see the scoop of the promotion but the best thing is…..
DOUBLE PAW PRINTS
(click the drop down link underneath my blog header) to see the incentive and the Paw Prints Program that I offer! I appreciate YOU and it is my way of saying woot-woot, oops ~ woof-woof!
Enjoy the day and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow, I think that you will like the changes!!!
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by Susan Itell | Jul 8, 2016 | Congratulations, Uncategorized |
Do you remember that earlier in the week I commented that I was going to be so confused as to what day it was….well ~ all week I have felt like I am behind a day but it is the weekend so that in itself deserves a HUGE WOOT-WOOT!
I am super happy to say that all of the 2nd round of Product Shares are OUT THE DOOR and I tackled a HUGE MOUNTAIN this week with getting videos for my SOTM kits to upload (urgggg…computer issues)….I accomplished that….I feel great! 🙂
Speaking of great – how about this card!?!? I think that I can already see a smile on your face as how can you not be beaming when you see a FUN yellow (Daffodil Delight) and a CLASSIC navy (Night of Navy) paired together with white.
I am just goo-goo over this Bundle, and YES I said the BUNDLE as this is one that you would want to purchase in this as a bundle. Ok….ok – I am sure that some of you think that I always purchase a bundle….
Truth be told, I usually do but there are times that I think that I would not use both…BUT – this one….DO IT ~ you will not regret it!
I have shared with you many times that I feel like there is a HUGE “S” on my forehead as I am a diehard for sentiment framelits! They are simply the best and they always bring a project together!
I have had fun with this embossing folder and again….truth be told, it was out on my work area so I thought, WHY NOT?
The pairing of the yellow with the Floral Boutique DSP is stunning! Here is a tip for you….you can cut (2) of the embossing flowers out at the same time. YEP, it really is not that hard ~ just put (2) pieces of paper together when you run it through the big shot and then they match up perfectly for you to cut!
The DSP is 4” X 3” and then I cut it into 1” strips and then mounted it with green glue onto the navy that is 3 1/8” X4 ¼” – it really is easy to do and makes a great statement. The other element that makes this such a classic card is the scoring of all four sides, 1/4″ in!
For the “congrat’s” sentiment…guess what I did???? I was a “RESOURCEFUL SUSAN” and used the white cardboard that is in the packaging for the DSP to cut out several of the “congrats” and adhered them together before adding the Daffodil one…I wanted that extra lift!
Just think, you could make this card with a different sentiment, you could easily eliminate the sentiment and the end result = a FUN card!
Let’s move on to the super great Bonus Days…there are rolling and in full swing ~ you will be able to get $$$$ to spend in August and also August will bring you an exclusive bundle, if you choose to use your “bonus earnings” …we love choices. You can CLICK HERE to see the post I did showcasing the opportunities!
Speaking of FUN…..how about the Bonus Days! We are officially in full swing with this promotion but I think my personal promotion is equally as FUN.
DOUBLE PAW PRINTS
DOUBLE PAW PRINTS
Yep, that’s right….for all orders placed with me until Next Thursday (July 14th) you will receive “double paw print rewards” Check out the new drop down box on the top of my blog to see all of the in’s and out’s of the Rewards Program. I have been working on my blog to have it be more informative ~ I hope that this helps!
If I were you… would swoop up all 3 of these key elements to this post. The Sunshine Sayings Bundle, the embossing folder and this gorgeous DSP – a perfect trio for some amazing projects!
Please feel free to email me if I can be of help and I hope to see you back here tomorrow for another “Simple Saturday” Thanks for sharing your time with me, you all are the best!
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