by Susan Itell | Jan 10, 2016 | Uncategorized |
I guess that you could say…..“Same Church, different pew” as I have made some changes from yesterdays card to change it up a bit and then you can see which one you like better! At 1st glance you might think that there are some major changes but they really are not.
Color is a BIG factor in what we do and trust me – I ADORE WHITE….but today you can see that I used the Tip Top Taupe as my base and it gives the card a totally different feel….do you agree? This is a great neutral color as you can easily write with a black pen and it is easy to read so there is no reason to add a mat of white to the inside!
Here you go…..
Today I added a 1″ stripe of black paper across the center of the card before I added the matted DSP like I did yesterday! Isn’t it amazing at how this simple touch adds an instant feeling of depth?
Also, to the stamped image I used a 2″ white circle and just matted that behind a wee bit and then used a 2 1/2″ Black Circle to really make a statement. After adding my dashes with the must have white gel pen I took a bit of adhesive to the back of the black circle and then added some of the FUN silver thread – I think little touches like this are super quick…take NO EXPERTISE…..and WOW – a fun look and feel!
You can see that it is basically the same card and they both truly would take about the same amount of time to make up. It all comes down to personal preference and what you are in the mood for when you sit down to create!
I know that we all have a TON of PAPER – let’s pull this paper out and put it to use. I hope that this 2 day posts has shown you that you can easily take a DSP print and make it work. True the stamping adds a bunch but do you know what is the most important part?
YOUR WORDS INSIDE….that is the important part!
I adore your comments and I am excited to her how you like this card. This is a fabulous collection (pages 38&39) in the Occasions Catalog and I can see it being used for many, many different cards!
Please do not forget to use the hostess code 3RPTW7MB (at the top of my blog) for you to receive a goodie from me! SAB is the best time of the year for 2 main reasons…
- You’ll get a free gift with every $50.00 you spend
- It is the best time to get the products that you really, really want…..remember during SAB you can pick $159.00 worth of ANY Stampin’ Up! products and only pay $99.00 and it ships for free…..a double WOOT-WOOT!
Feel free to email me and I ADORE, LOVE and WELCOME HOBBY STAMPERS….I really do not know of anyone that does not like getting a discount.
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by Susan Itell | Jan 9, 2016 | Uncategorized |
It is the weekend already and I am finally feeling like I can remember what day it is…(the darn and wonderful holiday) threw me all out of whack! As you know to me….Life is an adventure and this weekend is no different. I am super blessed to have 15 amazing women be together to celebrate a dear friends 50th birthday!
As we all know that it is so hard to get a group like this together with crazy schedules of work….being a Mom….etc….so I am super excited to be away with some AMAZING women…..I have limited or no internet so if you email me and I do not get back to you right away, chances are “the mountains got me”! Enough about me – lets get to the post for today.
I decided to go with this look this weekend as many of you struggle with masculine cards ideas. This card by any means does not necessarily have to be for a guy….it could be for anyone – that’s what makes it so fun and versatile!
This weekend we are working with the Going Global Stamp Set from the new catalog and I was going to use the super great Going Places DSP Stack (as it coordinates great) but I decided to go with the Go Wild DSP Stack from the annual catalog. WHY???? – Easy, I want to share with you that we have many, many products on our shelves that can work with the “new kids on the block”
I know that it is super tempting to get the newbies….but then again, I know than many of you are super practical and like using items up. (WAY TO GO – you are my hero) – as that is a FABULOUS trait to have!
Another thing that I know is a struggle for many of you is to use a DSP as a focal point to your card! I think that you can see that this print is fun yet subtle in its own way so having it in the back and letting the stamped image and sentiment just works!
I followed the colors that are in the DSP….Tip Top Taupe and Black. The black matting makes the POP happen to the DSP and also off setting on an angle creates interest, Try that simple trick – you will like it!
The 2″ Circle Punch is a cinch to pop out the stamped image and then I simply popped out 2 more circles and off set them as well to create some interest before popping it up with dimensionals.
CONFESSIONS OF AN HONEST STAMPER……when I stamped the sentiment I had a boo-boo….time was not o my side to do a redo so I thought, hmmmmm…..what can I do – PERFECT ~ a candy dot to cover up my mistake! After all, we are all human and make mistakes!
The finally, a beautiful envelope – you no me….not one card without a finishing touch that does make a difference. I know that it takes a bit more time but trust me, it is worth it and you will definitely make someones day!
I am sure that we all have many people that we could send this simple card to as I know that we are all blessed to have many people in our lives that DO MEAN THE WORLD TO US!
I am so happy that the new catalog is being well received! I am telling you…..you will need to go through it many, many times as there is just so much to take in! When I return home on Sunday I am excited to read your comments from yesterdays post….I have something fun for you on Monday!
Enjoy the day and I hope to see you back here tomorrow to see the “Stepped up version”
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by Susan Itell | Jan 8, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Good Morning…..this has been such a busy week and I really, REALLY felt the need to tuck in this post for you before the 10th o f the month and you will see why in a bit!
First, I am THRILLED that you all are LOVIN’ the new catalog and I so happy that you are snatching up some amazing FEEBIES from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog! I am sure that many of you are not going to leave me a post about Paper Pumpkin and that’s ok – I have big shoulders but how about some comments going on what is your favorite SAB FREEBIE item…..
I have a method to my madness (as they say) as based upon your favorites…..I can feel a Blog Candy coming at the beginning of next week so help me out – what is the favorite out there?
Now to today’s post…there is a sale on the Paper Pumpkin subscription for 3 month and YOU CAN GET A FREEBIE from the Sale`a`bration catalog! I love the fact that they have COME SUCH A LONG WAY with this program and if you sign up today for the 3 month subscription you will get this months kits (which I would bet it will have something to do with Valentines)…now I do not know this but it is a hunch – and if it is anything like last years….it will be super cute!
With Valentines being such a super short window, I like a tiny dose of it – this is why I think that a Paper Pumpkin is the way to go – again, I do not know that it will be a Valentines theme, but chances are – it will be!
What comes in a kit?
- A stamp set
- An ink spot (love these little gems)
- The makings to complete the kit
- The opportunity for you to purchase past kits
What happens if this is not for you?
- SIMPLE – cancel it….no worries,,
I you were a Paper Pumpkin Member before, can you come back?
Why is the 10th of the Month an important date?
- That is the cut off date for joining for that specific month…..so do it now so you can get the NEW ONE!!!!
So that’s it – super easy, super do able and trust me, I know that there are many of you out there that love Kits as you buy them from me every month! You can click here and sing up…..then PICK A FREEBIE!!!!
Please leave me a comment about you favorite SAB item….(it will help me) and then click here to sign up for Paper Pumpkin….you will not regret it –
SIMPLE-FUN-DONE!
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by Susan Itell | Jan 5, 2016 | Uncategorized |
I wish that you could have seen me this morning…(even though I typed this last night) I was already envisioning today as I am super excited for the DOUBLE WHAMMY we have going on today with Stampin’ Up!
1st – The new Occasions Catalog…..YIPPEE ~ grab that cup of coffee…perhaps take a break from work…just enjoy with some “me time” to view this beauty!
2nd – The Sale-A-Bration Catalog – YIPPEE-SKIPPEE as you get a free gift for every $50.00 you spend…..spend 58.00, you pick 1…spend $102.00, you pick 2 – this is FUN!!!!
This is a very exciting time and one that we always look forward to. If you are new to Stampin’ Up! and this is your 1st time experiencing Sale~A~Bration…WELCOME and HAVE FUN!
It is super exciting to be able to earn these free products while shopping away! Many of you wait for this time of the year to stock up on basics that you use throughout the year – SMART SHOPPER!
This is the card that I will send to you this month with a $35.00 order or more with me. If I were you….I would definately bump up the order to $50.00 so you can get a FREE SAB gift (plus you will earn 2 Paw Prints from me) Enjoy these pictures of this super sweet card!
I love this Bundle and YES – I would purchase it as a bundle as you will save an instant 15% and we all love our punches….a clear stamp set…a new punch, LIFE IS GOOD!
This was a super fun card to make…I knew that I wanted a bunch of white space and I also knew that I wanted to watercolor a bit so you card see 1st hand that it is super easy to do. When you get this card in person, you will smile and then I know you will say….I think I could do that!
I did not use watercolor paper, I used the heavy weight white card stock. This works fine when you are lightly using the aqua painter like I did here today! The DSP Liner, YEP – this is a FREEBIE from the Sale`a`bration catalog – lots of FUN and peppy prints that will make you so excited for Spring!
Every month I also offer a freebie on top of the above card with a purchase of $75.00 or more….and this month it is……Wink of Stella Glitter Brush Pen in the clear! This is SUPER EXCITING that Stampin’ Up! has picked up these brush tip gems!
They are sooooo subtle yet soooooo easy to use! You will be amazed at how easy and effective they are to work with! By now you know that I am not much of a glittler or glitz person, but these pens – YEP……KEEPER….MUST HAVES!
To take advantage of the goodies, please use the Hostess Code of 3RPTW7MB
(it is always in the upper corner of my new blog)
Feel free to email me if you have any questions and please remember, if your order is near $99.00, be the super smart shopper and get the kit….I would love to see you be able to get a bigger bang for your buck! It is really that easy!
p.s. – I have order the clear blocks that were your freebie in December….when they get here, I will mail them to you with your card! As always, thanks for your support…I love what I do because of you!
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by Susan Itell | Jan 4, 2016 | Product Shares, Uncategorized |
This time tomorrow is a time that we have been patiently waiting for…The NEW Occasions Catalog and also the kick off of Sale-A-Bration! I know that you have been teased long enough with seeing “sneak peeks” of great projects from the upcoming catalog but tomorrow your wait is over!
Please remember that TODAY is the last day for you to order from the Holiday Catalog….(I think the 3 stamp sets that I am saddest about leaving are the Lighthearted Leaves , Peaceful Wreath and Versatile Christmas! To me, these are classics and you bet that they will NOT be leaving Randall Lane! Also, do not forget about the Red Envelope Paper…it is a total keeper and a great value for not only Christmas Card liners but also for Valentines Day!
If you are ordering today, Please use this Hostess Code – 3RPTW7MB….tomorrow you will see the goodies that I am offering for this months orders!
Trust me, I am as excited as you are and with the NEW catalog also comes the BEST TIME OF THE YEAR with Stampin’ Up! – It is Sale-A-Bration! I wanted to share with you some quick nuggets about Sale-A-Bration as I can remember when I was a customer and was new to Stampin’ Up! I had no idea why in the world the ladies at the Stamp Club were so excited!
- During the Sale-A-Bration time (January 5th – March 31st) for every increment of $50.00 you spend, you will be able to pick a FREE product from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog. (That will go live tomorrow as well)…there are stamp sets, DSP papers, a vellum offering, a project life offering…YIPPEE – FREE stuff! 🙂
- During the Sale-A-Bration time (January 5th – March 31st) if you are a host (either have an event with me or want your own hostess code to have a cyber party), and your event is over $250.00 than you will receive an additional $25.00 more in Stampin Rewards…YIPPEE again! 🙂 🙂
- During the Sale-A-Bration time (January 5th – March 31st) if you hit the SMART TAG BUTTON and decide that starter kit…the one that YOU CREATE…WHAT???? – During Sale-A-Bration, you can get an additional $30.00 worth of product for free. YEP….that’s right, it your order is remotely “up there” (you know what I mean)….the best advice I can give you is to get the kit….you can pick $155.00 worth of product (anything….YEP, the NEW stuff) and only pay $99.00 and it ships for free…here is is again, YIPPEE – a HUGE YIPPEE!– 😆 😆 😆
That is $56.00 worth of FREE STUFF plus you will save $15.00 in Shipping = $71.00 savings!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about how easy it really is….honestly, I think that there are many that think there is this HUGE commitment that you are going to be “hounded to do things” but it is not that at all – no strings attached…just a great opportunity for a great deal. Period. SImple.Done!
Here is a video that shows you up close the Product Shares that I am offering. I will be ordering with the chickens tomorrow as I do not want any potential “back order demons” to get me (or YOU) so please email me and put in the subject line Product Shares so I can spot it.
I will be doing a 2nd wave of a product share later in the month but I would not wait as trust me, it is not only a busy time with the new catalog, I do not want any potential back orders to make you sad! 😥
Enjoy the day…it is the 1st Monday of the New Year….(this Holiday mode has me all confused with what day it is) but one thing that is for sure….we all know what tomorrow is…..THE UNVEILING OF THE NEW CATALOG!!!
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by Susan Itell | Jan 3, 2016 | Step it up Sunday!, Uncategorized |
Good Morning and here you go….a stepped up versions from yesterdays card…still simple…still clean with minimal changes that make the card have a bit of a different feel but to me, you can not go wrong with either one.
I am one that LOVES white…white space is your friend in making cards…BUT….I hope that you can see that today’s card still has a bunch of white space but I added the mat of the Bermuda Bay to help POP the vases but more specifically, I wanted to let the liner shine!
I love the paper stacks as they always allow us to have a simple element of fun that will pull a project together as all of our papers and inks color coordinate together. I just love it when you do not have to think too hard and the end result will be a smile for someone!
You can see on the above photo that the Bermuda Bay mat sets off the vases but the FUN is the new enamel accents called It’s My Party Enamel Dots and they are in the colors of Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo and Mint Macaroon. This little accent if fun, shiny, modern and just plain fun!
The other difference from yesterday is that I used dimensionals today and yesterday I just adhered the white mat on the cards base. Again, it all comes down to time – you really could not go wrong with either one!
Today I decided to stamp the front of the envelope as well as adhere the vase down. I used the green glue and I have not found that they come off in the mail. If you are concerned, ask your post office to hand stamp it so it will not go through the machine and you will be good to go!
This card can be made with so many of our DSP’s….just remember that smaller prints work the best! Heck, you could use the same color scheme using the DSP Paper Stacks and use different prints….BINGO – DONE!
Well…thoughts? Do you have a favorite? I hope that this shows you haw a single simple stamp can make a fun and fabulous card that anyone would be super proud to receive….and the best thing….they will feel better sooner because of you!
Here you so with the dimensions! Both cards this weekend were made with the MUST HAVE Whisper White Notecards and Envelopes. The colors that I used with the Aqua painter to accent the flowers were the same for both days, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry and Pear Pizzazz.
Saturday’s Card:
- The White Mat on the note card was 4 3/4″ X 3 1/4″
Sunday’s Card:
- The Bermuda Bay was 4 3/4″ X 3 1/4″
- The White Mat is 4 1/2″ X 3″
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