by Susan Itell | Dec 1, 2015 | Uncategorized |
I really need to get a grip on the fact that the calendar is really December 1st – it's o.k. – I used to get super stressed about the holidays but now I try to just go with the season and one thing that I have totally realized that brings me more joy than anything is to make gifts…naturally you know I love what I do…but I also adore cooking – WOW….one of my all time favorites!
Over the Thanksgiving Weekend, it was fun to create, cook, play games, just be home….nothing like it, especially with the peeps!
A new month means a new "gift for you from me" with a $35.00 order with me and if your order is $75.00 or more than I will be happy to send you both…the card and the Clear "D" block…..(I feel bad for the little picture below…..as it is so small) but I think we all know that this size is one that we use probably the most and you can never have too many. I really like not having to take off stamps when I do not have extra blocks!
Now hold on to your hat for the BEST offering for you this month! After all… it is Christmas so I am going to be a Super Sweet Susan Santa!!! Are you ready….I hope that you are going to be SUPER EXCITED as I think that this is a great gift that anyone would love to received!
How can you win it….here is the scoop!
- For every increment of $25.00 you will receive 1 chance. (If you order is $37.00, you will get 1 chance plus the card from me – if your order is 80.00, you will get 3 chances plus the card and the Clear Block)
- If someone contacts me and purchases a gift certificate for you…they (well you ultimately) will earn DOUBLE TICKETS….if your gift certificate is for $75.00…that you will get the above goodies and you will earn 6 tickets!
- Join the fun with me and you will earn 15 tickets. Do you know that starting this Thursday you can order the NEW OCCASIONS PRODUCTS in your starter kit?
You simply can not go wrong by getting $125.00 worth of ANY products for just $99.00 and IT SHIPS FOR FREE (we all do not like paying for shipping) and you will not have to order one more thing if you do not want to….seriously!
To take advantage of these offers, please use the hostess code of VJCAWTZR
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions. If you have a special someone that wants to get in touch with me to help with shopping for YOU…..please have them email me and I can either help them if they have a list, or if they would like a gift certificate….I will be happy to help!
We all know that there are new products right around the corner and I know that you will be "itching" to play with them! How about that AMAZING sentiment on this card….YEP – you know I adore large fonts and this is a keeper…it is actually a FREEBIE from Sale-a-bration and it coordinates with an AMAZING….simply AMAZING bundle in the Occasions!
This card technique was one from the card swap and I was so intrigued by it….I had to make some alterations to make it work for my needs (the sentiment) and I hope that you think it is fun! I am so amazed with all of the talent and ideas that are out there!
It is Tuesday, and you know what that means…..time for the weekly specials…..please click here to see what is being offered this week….woot-woot and thank you Stampin' Up! for doing this! (Do you have a favorite?)
Until tomorrow!
p.s. – I will announce the winner of the BIG DADDY PEN SET on December 31st….(double yikes….another holiday – New Years Eve)
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by Susan Itell | Nov 30, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Whew…this time has flown by….today is the last day for you to take advantage of the Online Extravaganza but on top of the 20, 30, 40 & 50% discounts today is a FLASH SALE for just today!
See in the below chart to see the goodies for today only!
In today's post I am featuring many of the products that are a part of the sale! Please do not overlook the "finishing" touches that we have in packaging – I adore a beautiful package and I find that keeping products like this handy is a true lifesaver!
50% off:
40% off:
30% 0ff:
The stamp was from the HANDS DOWN…you just have to have sentiment stamp set called A Dozen Thoughts…..I adore the fonts and it is always a keeper! We all need to have several sentiment stamps sets in our collection and this is one that I would total have on my shelf (HINT – there is a new sentiment stamp set in the new catalog that is also a keeper, totally different than this one by trust me, it's a keeper!)
The sheer boldness of this color, Bermuda Bay set the stage for such a beautiful package and layering 2 of the flowers (give them a good curl with the bone folder! This single stamp is a keeper as you can use so many punches (scallop and circle) to make it more detailed if you want! The little pearls are the perfect bling to the package!
Would you smile if you received this package…..(well I know we all do not know what is inside) but I enjoy the presentation as much as the gift as I know if someone took the time to wrap a beautiful gift, than it already is a work of art from their heart!
I will be closing out the hostess code of 4JUNK3R7 this evening at 9 p.m. Eastern time….
cause guess what tomorrow is……YIKES ~ December 1st – the countdown has officially begun!
Remember, DOUBLE Paw Prints Rewards for all orders placed with me during this fun SALE time……and also remember to use the Hostess code 4JUNK3R7 of to take advantage of the SANTA…..and Silicone Mat – Click here for those details!
Until tomorrow~
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by Susan Itell | Nov 29, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Now don't get too excited….there are times that it is hard to step something up that you are super happy with just as it is…but I think that I did it, even though the changes are not drastic!
Remember that these 2 day posts are intended for you to see how there are other ways to make a change and still have a classic yet simple end result! I am the very first to realize and understand that we all have different supplies and today I am using a product that I rarely, rarely use….the Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details.
Let's get to it and hopefully side by side you can see them and then the more detailed pictures will give you a better idea of the differences! One this that is for sure…we all have different takes on things and there is not a "right or wrong" way to do things.
Here are the major differences…..
- I took away the enamel dots and pearls and replaced them with the cherry cobbler dazzling details.
- Matted the focal piece with a piece of Always Artichoke
- Added a sliver of Always Artichoke underneath the sentiment
- Popped up the Matted piece with Stampin' Dimensionals!
Now here are some tips:
- I would still use the Sahara Sand around the holly image as it really makes it POP!
- To make the slivers of paper, I like to use the "RIGHT HAND SIDE" of the cutter…I find that I can get a straighter cut.
- When using the dazzling details….squirt a small amount on a piece of scrap paper to get it flowing…..this will help with "BLOPS" and then BE PATIENT – it takes a while to dry!
Yesterday I forgot to mentions that YES, I did use the Vanilla Coaster Board…that is like the white gel pen to me….could not – would not be without it! I just thing that extra step of cutting it out is soooooooo worth it as the end result is fabulous! I always use the "green glue" for adhering!
I know that we are coming to the home stretch with making Holiday Cards but this is a super quick one that you could mass produce in no time! Remember, it is the thought and the effort that people remember….not the perfection…..
The home stretch is coming to our fabulous sale.…remember that tomorrow is another DOOR BUSTER day so remember…the early bird will get the worm! Shopping from home is the way to go for me!
Please remember to use the hostess code of 4JUNK3R7
Remember, DOUBLE Paw Prints Rewards for all orders placed with me during this fun SALE time……and also remember to use the Hostess code 4JUNK3R7 of to take advantage of the SANTA…..and Silicone Mat – Click here for those details!
I will try to take a picture of the Santas on my dining room table – this elf has been busy! You will smile….HO-HO-HO!!!
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by Susan Itell | Nov 28, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Wow….it feels great to be back to a Simple Saturday! It has been 2 weeks since we have had our 2 day posts and I hope that you can see that this is both simple and fast!
The life saver to this card is the Whisper White Note Cards – I adore them as I love the quality of the paper and I love the price! A double WOOT-WOOT! It is hard to get a great picture but this real red foil is stunning.
In a crunch time for a card? This is a super card to whip up! You all know how much I adore sentiment framelits….and how can you not resist with the super fun word of falala!!!!
The sweet and simple holly is not only a classic but it is super easy to watercolor with the Aqua painters (oops, I forgot to add that to the list so here you go with the colors I used as well! The colors are Pear Pizazz and Always Artichoke
To the outside of this holly stamp…I simply use the Sahara Sand Ink to do a quick "wisp" of color around the image.
A couple of quick accents to the holly makes an instant pop …there are times that you do not have to do much to make an effective accent1
I adore white space but I thought that the ribbon would be the perfect touch to break the space….sometimes just a bit is all it needs! I like to adhere the ribbon and adhere it to the back and then tie a simple bow and adhere it with a glue dot! Easy….peasy!
My first "peep" is leaving today but yesterday it was a fabulous day! Besides the normals that I love…the kids, the animals etc….we went bowling and took my Dad! It was a hoot and oh so much fun…..he did not want to play but they had a "ramp" that you can put a ball on and push. We had a blast and he score a strike!
Have a great day and if you are traveling, please be safe! I hope to see you back here tomorrow….to be inspired by the stepped up version!
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by Susan Itell | Nov 27, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Are you still FULL? I truly hope that your "Turkey Day" was a great one – mine sure was!
I have been trying to inspire you this week with some "keepers, in my opinion" of items that are a part of the Online Extravaganza that Stampin' Up! is offering to us! Remember, click here to see the offerings and I adore the fact that Stampin' Up! has them "blocked off" by 20%, 30% etc…..
For you to see, understand and really get a full understanding of how I adore making these baskets, I encourage you to click here to see a post I did before as it clearly shows you specific details! This is one great die and it is even better that it is 20% off right now.
Today I am showing you a "sneak peak" of an upcoming product suite called Love Blossoms. Not only is there an incredible stamp set and framelit (yep, its a BUNDLE) and the DSP paper stack is super fun! This is a print from the stack! I think that it is a super one and I was able to do the basket and the card and envelope from one sheet (6 X 6) paper! Again, click here to see the scoop on this great basket!
I am the 1st to say that I realize that making the decision to purchase a die is a commitment. True they are a bit pricey but you have to look at the big picture….you will use it over and over again as this is a keeper for so many holidays! I do recommend using the Vanilla Coaster Board….This makes it super sturdy!
This sweet and simple 3 X 3 card is the perfect little touch in making this a complete gift. The square framelits are on sale as well….they are 20% off right now but the real gem that is a must have….is the magnetic platform which is 40%. I cannot image what I would do without this….what a time saver!
Remember, DOUBLE Paw Prints Rewards for all orders placed with me during this fun SALE time……and also remember to use the Hostess code of to take advantage of the SANTA…..and Silicone Mat – Click here for those details!
4JUNK3R7
Enjoy the leftovers today….that is one of my FAVORITES…..yum – they taste even better the 2nd time around! Hugs to all of you during this season of Thanksgiving…I am super thankful for you!
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by Susan Itell | Nov 26, 2015 | Uncategorized |
This is a special day for all of us…I know that personally am grateful and blessed to have my peeps home…I ask you…how would you answer this?
Have a fabulous day…make memories, share laughter and EAT LOTS! We all have so much to be thankful for…..
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