by Susan Itell | Apr 22, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Good morning! Here you go….you have asked my for a video on how I do the water-coloring and the highlighting of Sahara Sand….so grab the popcorn and watch this video….(be easy on me….I am trying)
I really, really adore this single stamp – a true blue keeper in my eyes! I was a SILLY SUSAN again 🙂 as I wanted to also tie this in with the Pals Paper Art Challenge….it is a color challenge and below you will see the colors….(I did it – might be hard to see….the dots in the DSP are pool party and the ink I used was daffodil delight)
I hope that you will pop over to see what is going on over there this week…the designers did a fantastic job….always inspiration to the max!
This is truly my kind of card…clean…simple…yet FUN! The sky is the limit with the colors and also the total feel of the card by changing up a sentiment here and there! This is a notecard size….love the convenience and also the price! 🙂
I had a ball making this card and I was serious….I think that I made 25+ of them. I am finally getting caught up on notes that I needed to write and I thought that this was a great card to make up int he masses and send a super sweet card!
I love it, what do you think? You can see that I am keeping true to USING UP THAT DSP …..because we have some BEAUTIFUL papers coming our way before you know it and YEP – I will be doing a product share….
Here is the 411 on the card so you can file away! If you are new to my blog…WELCOME and I hope that you subscribe to my blog so you do not miss a dose of fun and inspiration! I am going to try to be putting more videos out so also…please share my videos and if there is something that you would like me to do a video on….please let me know!
Loved your comments yesterday….it seems like Daisy needs to make an appearance . I must say (and I am not being mean as I adore her) but she is not looking to good right now. Pigs shed their hair once a year and she is going through and (awkward time – notice I did not say she looks ugly) as in my eyes…she is the most beautiful pig in the whole wide world!
I’ll work on it…I also have a great series of pictures to share with you with the dogs and a bone….it is tooooooo darn cute!
Continue to have fun with the retired products…there are some keepers. Remember, with an order of 35.00 + I will send you a beautiful handmade card that I water colored and with a 75.00+ I will love to send you an aqua painter as I showcased in the video as well as the card!
I hope that you enjoyed the video and please feel free to email me if I can be of help! Have a fabulous day and until tomorrow…
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by Susan Itell | Apr 21, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Good Morning and many thanks for the comments yesterday and sending John Birthday wishes…we did have a great day together and it is wonderful to see him take a deep breath and not be so stressed. For those of you that are involved with a CPA firm, than you know what I am talking about….Tax Season is the pits….easy as that!
Before we get to what I want to talk about….John ADORED and burst into laughter about the comment that Ann said: His reply – take her a walk!!!???? Maybe only to the grill!
There has been lots of ?’s and I am sure that you have receive a ton of emails from amazing SUD’s from all over….as this is an exciting time and darn I wish that you could see the catalog…as it is a “keeper” and I think that you all are going to love it!
Below you will see the links for you to click on and see. Because I do not have a physical Catalog in my hands…it has taken me some time to let it “sink in” so I want to best explain the process of what Stampin’ Up! does when they unveil a new catalog.
Here is a handy PDF that you can print off….(I find it easy to go through the catalog and really see the changes!
I also try to put myself in the shoes of someone that is new to Stampin’ Up! as I can give you an analogy of being a party and no one introduces you to people because they figured that you knew them????(sound familiar to anyone…..I dearly adore John but he is the worst when we go to business functions together)
Monday, the below lists were unveiled to me and you. Because I can see the new catalog on line (darn, it is hard to scroll through but I’m making the most of it) and it has taken me some time to have some light shed to my little Simple Susan brain!
The stamp sets ~ Stampin’ Up! will continue to produce retiring stamps through May 21 so please take a look and see if there are some goodies that you really want!
Bundles ~ when you see items that are bundles on the retired list….that does not necessarily mean that the stamp set and coordinating product that was grouped together to make it a bundle is being retired…it just means that they are no longer “bundled” and we know what that means…a 15% discount to you. This is why IF you want one of the bundles that I have listed in the supplies at the end of the post…I would snatch them up now as naturally you will save 15%. (darn, it is hard to put into words….I hope that this makes sense)
So “reading between the lines”, the products listed in the bundles below will be sticking around…they just will NOT be in a bundle form!
Everything Else – now this is a whole different ballgame…this is a HOT area as this is the WHILE SUPPLIES LAST area….so if you are on that fence – HOP OVER!
My top 3 picks that are MUST HAVES: (I will continue to share with you over future posts some other products that I think are ones to watch and act on)
Envelope Liner Framelits – I will never understand this one…hopefully they will reconsider….(fingers crossed)
Craft Scissors – They are THE BEST scissors in the world – I have 2 – one for Paper, the other for Ribbon (cuts ribbon amazingly) and I admit…I purchased some extras for gifts and hmmmmmm maybe Blog Candy someday – you never know!
White Gel Pen – YIKES…what???? really?????? I just figured this one out last night and I am in dashes and dots mourning!
Clearance Rack – you are used to this one…but keep a watch on it as Stampin’ Up! will add more items in there. They do usually notify us and you betcha that we will give you the heads up on it…
Whew…I know that this was a lot to take in but I do hope that it was help to you. Please email me if you need help ~ I know that it can be overwhelming but it will be ok….trust me, you are going to love the new kids on the block!
Please pop back tomorrow as I have one of the retiring stamps that I am sad about (bet you can guess it) 😥 and a quick video for you teaching you how I use the aqua painter with it.
Remember, with a $35.00+ order from me this month, you will receive a super cute card from me and with a $75.00+ order you will get 2 gifts, the card and an Aqua Painter……tomorrow you will see how easy it is….it is your friend…not a big bad scary monster!
Thanks for hanging in there through this explanation….just want you to be “in the know” 🙂
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by Susan Itell | Apr 20, 2016 | Birthday, Uncategorized |
Today is a super special day at our home…it is John’s birthday and being out of Tax Season is the best gift he could be given plus we are to have great weather so that is an added plus. We are going to go to lunch with him Mom (she is doing great) so it will be a nice day!
In keeping with the LET’S USE UP OUR DSP…..here is a great card that would make any Birthday special! This layout would also be super-de-duper with any DSP and any sentiment! Remember…POP OUT OF THE BOX and stretch yourself….I believe in you…I know you can do it!
I have a parade of pictures for you and I hope that it inspires you to use up your DSP and make a fun layout like this! Here is a tip…you do not have to worry about being perfect with matching up the pieces…you can use the sliver of paper (tip top taupe) is what I used….and this creates a balance if there are any boo-boo’s….YOU SEE…I even like to teach you tricks!
You know how I feel about bakers twine...BUY IT…if it is on clearance…BUY IT….why? 1st – it is super affordable and 2nd, it creates a great effect…each and every time. I like using glue dots to hold it in place….works line a charm!
I have shared this with you before, I probably never purchased Bakers Twine for my 1st couple of years with Stampin’ Up! and once I took the plunge….I learned, it is a card makers friend as it not as bulky as other ribbons!
I anchored the bakers twine with a dimensional and then anchored the ends with a glue dot. Then…I added to bow over top. Again, I hope that you see that this is a simple way to make a WOW happen fast!
Now look at this beauty….one classic card! Look at the envelope liner framelits…..I am STILL SCRATCHING MY HEAD why they are being retired….I adore them and I think they are the “icing on the cake” – I will continue to use them and I highly recommend that if you do not have them…you need them.Simple as that!
Here is you picture to Pin to keep for future reference. We all love Pinterest and it is so easy to keep the cards you like in one place!
In the products below you will see that I showed the BUNDLES for this…..true you can purchase them not as a bundle but I would do the bundle. It is being retired. If you think that you would not use the stamp set a bunch, then I would just purchase the party punches – theses are fantastic and I do not understand why they are leaving. (They would be great in shaker cards)
Remember….you can click the shop now button and then you will see the retired goodies right there…..See you tomorrow…..we have some chatting to do!!!
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by Susan Itell | Apr 19, 2016 | Uncategorized |
I thought that yesterday was going to be an eternity to wait for the retiring list to come out…it is here…so now you need to see what you can’t live without! I wanted to share with you this card and after all of retired lists, I will share with you some thoughts and comments about this fun card!
In the below images, you can click on the specific links, I find this PDF a huge help as you can easily print it off! Yesterday afternoon was SUPER busy with orders and if you experienced frustration….I’m sorry ~ please go back in and try again as things are running smoothly (fingers crossed).
Just saying…the things that fly out the door are the Everything Else and naturally the Clearance Rack.
Click here for the List
Click here for the list
Click here for the offerings
There are (2) stamp sets that make this card….one is staying (Flower Shop), the other (Bravo) is going bye-bye. (I adore this stamp set so therefore, I am sad) 😥
The DSP is just a strip that is just 1″ wide and then did you notice…I score on either side of the DSP ~ a fun and fast touch!
You have seen this layout before…it is just wonderful that making simple changes makes a difference!
A complete…FUN card! I used the Whisper White Notecard and Envelops and whipped out 40 of these. When something works…I say ROLL WITH IT! Clean, crisp, classic!
I am still trying to digest and take it all in but I must admit – the 2 below items were the 2 shockers in my eyes! I still need to digest the stamps and on another post we’ll chat about that!
My 2 biggest surprises of the retired list….2 of my very, very best friends….they will never leave Randall Lane and yep, I will purchase some extra Craft Scissors as they are a PERFECT gift for anyone that craft….I stick by it…they are the BEST!
- Envelope Liner Framelits~ #132172
- Craft Scissors~ #108360
Enjoy the day….continue to see the list and when I get more scoop….I’ll be sure to pass it onto you!
Please remember to use the Hostess Code (in the upper right corner) so I can send you goodies…..also, please remember ~ if you happen to hit the no contact button….there is no way that I can say thanks….no way for me to send you a goodie……no way for me to send you a catalog…and that would make me sad! 😥
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by Susan Itell | Apr 18, 2016 | Uncategorized |
***** SORRY FOR THE TEASER….I wasn’t the best in figuring out Military time!!!!***** 🙂
I know that this is a post that you have been waiting for….the retired list. Well here you go…grab that cup of coffee and pull out the catalog and go to town! Remember, these products are while supplies last so if you have been on the fence…HOP ON OVER! 🙂
Tomorrow I will share with you my – YOU JUST HAVE TO HAVE…..(if they are still there)!!!! 🙂 I am on overload….this is so fun!!!!
p.s. – you can go into the online store and also see it there where the weekly deals and shopping are….!!!
Stampin’ Ups! Retired List
STAMPS
EVERYTHING ELSE
Also, today is the LAST day to take advantage of the weekly deals…remember, these deals will be going away in the weekly format that we have been used to. There are some real keepers. Remember that post I did with the Rose Garden Thinlits Die….to die for!!!! This would be a die that you would not necessarily need the stamp set as you can easily use sentiments that you have!
I will be doing the exact same thing as you will be doing….I will be gasping…and then I will be saying, ok – I get that….it is just a fun time of the year with Stampin’ Up!
Remember, when you place an order with me that is $35.00+ I will send you this card….(click here) and then with orders of $75.00+ you will get a double whammy….the cute card and an aqua painter from me!
Have fun with the list!
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by Susan Itell | Apr 17, 2016 | Step it up Sunday!, Uncategorized |
Happy Sunday….here you go – the stepped up version of yesterday’s card. Later on I will share with you some confessions in making this card because I like to be totally honest with you in the ups and downs that I too go through when I make a card. The moral of the story is….there are times that you just have to roll with it and say….
It is handmade, not hallmark…it was made from your hands, not a machine!
Well…let’s get going…as in our Sunday tradition…here you go side by side….so you decide!
I am keeping in our theme of USING UP OUR PAPER and today’s biggest difference is that I used the DSP as the card front focal part. This sweet print (From the It’s My Party DSP Stack) is a super sweet print in Mint Macaron. Little prints like this are fantastic…I love small prints because you can pull off using them like this card or you can also use them for paper piecing and also for cutting thin strips and making a fun background.
I stayed with the basic gray to mat the sentiment, I thought that black would have been too stark but I also could have easily just used Mint Macaron and rolled with a monochromatic look (I would try this…I think it would be stunning)
Now to my confession. I am one that does not like to start over (unless I make a total no-brainer mess…..like a huge blob of ink). When I was making this card today, I used the gray pen to do my stitchin’…(Yesterday I used the Mint Macaron) I did not like the look of the gray – it was simply too dark 🙁
When things like this happen there is always a PLAN B!!! I knew that I was not going to start over as I had already cleaned and put away my stamp so I took a piece of solid paper, cut a thin piece of paper and covered up the part that I did not like! (If you look in the above picture you can see where I placed the strips)
Everything else was basically the same…super sweet, super straight forward, super easy! You can see that making this card….(either versions) is a quick one and I am thrilled that the Flower Shop Stamp is being carried over. (My fingers are crossed that the Watercolor Words are as well….I guess we will have to wait and see tomorrow)
This weekend post I admit, there was not a dramatic difference…the difference is that I just used more DSP. Please do not be afraid to use your paper in this fashion. Our papers are beautiful and we need to let them “strut their stuff”
From the angle of the above picture you can really see the pieces that I cut to cover up my boo-boo. Now technically, I could have taken the time to make exact cuts so you would not see any overlapping…but again, it is handmade and I like the look and feel of handmade!
I have another confession…I am GREEN WITH STAMPIN’ ENVY that I was not in Salt Lake City over the past several days for the unveiling of the new catalog. Mum is still the word but I get to peek at it online tomorrow…..(a great perk for being a SUD). I hear that it is fantastic and the I will love it…..darn, I tried and tried to get one of my friends to “spill the beans” but no luck!
I look forward to seeing you tomorrow…I know you will smile…it is one of my all time favorites that I know is being carried over…he holds a very special place in my heart (can you guess what stamp it is???)
Enjoy the day and go make someone smile! 🙂
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