by Susan Itell | May 27, 2015 | Uncategorized |
I love them…I dislike them (wow, that was the polite way to say it)….but I worked soooooo hard on my Product Share Post….to have it crash as I was finishing up! I am waking up early this morning to re-do it….and I will have (2) posts today, sorry for filling up your in box!
I was THRILLED that so many had fun with Monday's challenge….and we have a winner! Is this super or what!
Here are the colors that she used…"Hello Honey, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip and a little Sahara Sand to tone down the sand a bit." Roberta clearly used all 5 of the color families – (I thought that this was a fun challenge)
I know that you are all going to ask about the clouds (they are amazing)…here is the scoop that Roberta shared….just fabulous!
"For the clouds I punched out a scalloped circle and sponged around it. I have found that sponging is relaxing to me and I can create more of a scene this way."
So many great cards…I am always so proud of your work and efforts for these fun personal challenges I throw to you!! What will Roberta win???….THIS BELOW! (one of my favorite "speed tools") and I will be sharing this with you later today!
This is the best handy-dandy tool to have…all of our papers in one spot! Again, I am super frustrated that I lost what I worked hard on….but that's ok…as I know that you will LOVE the shares!
Until later ……today! Please give some woot-woot's to Roberta – great card!
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by Susan Itell | May 15, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Woot-woot. it's the weekend! I am super excited for this weekend as Hannah's boyfriend, Aidan is graduating from college. It will be fun to be with his family and also get to see her friends! Fun times!!!
Here is this months Thank You card from me! I just mailed Aprils out yesterday along with the NEW catalog – I figured I might as well wait and do it all at once…so for all of you that ordered $25.00 or more from me last month, get excited!!!
Here is a hostess code – K3VX2TKD that you can put on your order and one person will be able to reap the Hostess Benefits – I will close this hostess code on May 31st.
This is what my kitchen table looked like yesterday. It was an assembly line of fun for you. I think that you all are going to like the "book marks" I made for you showcasing the new In Colors. You have heard me say countless times how fun it is being a Pal…how many resources we have at our fingertips…well this bookmark was designed by a pal Julie Dimatteo and she graciously shared it in our facebook group for us to download – the PALS rock!
Here you go with the card that I will send to you for placing an order with me! I must say…I am beyond sad that this stamp set…(well actually both of them) are not going to be in the catalog next year. They are Petal Potpourri and So You (I adore these sentiments and script fonts)
I chose the base color (real red) and (very vanilla) as I was working with the Flashback DSP and I have GREAT news – in the new catalog there are more offerings of DSP that coordinates with Very Vanilla! YIPPEE-SKIPPEE!!!
I love doing tone on tone and I let the "dot" stamp in the set set the mood as I stamped red on red!
You can see that I carried the theme of the tone on tone dots with the envelope back. Always have fun with your envelopes – (It will make your mailman smile)
I know that there are bunches of new and fun things in the new catalog, but below is the bundle that I would order before it leaves on June 2nd. (Remember that the punch is staying so this is even more reason to purchase it now as a bundle – trust me, you will not regret it one bit!)
How can I get this card? Easy – just place an order from my website ($25.00 or more) until the end of this month and I will mail this to you as my way of saying "Thank you".
Remember that I offer a Rewards program that allows you to earn free stamps set…click here to see the guidelines..I thank you for your support.
Remember to joy this hostess code down if you are going to order anything between today and the end of the month. – K3VX2TKD
Today I will be sending out the catalogs to all that have ordered from me (that were not in April's bunch) so be on the lookout for your catalog! Have fun looking through it and making a wish list.
If you are not currently working with a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I would be happy to send you a catalog – simple email me and request one. Have a great day and until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | May 14, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Happy Thursday….well – did you have fun at the PALS blog hop yesterday….whew – there were a bunch of hoppers and a bunch of inspiration. I am always so amazed at the ideas, talent and inspiration out there!
Today is a color challenge for the Pals Paper Art…here is the palette that we are working with this week. I encourage you to play and also pop over to the website to see what the design team came up with.
The stamp set of the the day is Summer Silhouette and I am super happy that it is carried over for us to enjoy next year! Look at the images below and then let you mind wander to the possibilities that is will bring to your card making!
The sentiment I used today came from the A Dozen Thoughts Stamp Set, this too will be with us for another year and I highly suggest that this is at your home as it is filled with fabulous sentiments and great fonts!
Let's get to it as it is a fun and crisp card filled with the bold colors of the palette! I must admit, I have not used these colors for a while but the boldness and brightness makes it a fun card.
- Here we go with an A-2 card in the vertical position in the Tempting Turquoise. The white mat for both the inside and outside of the card is just 1/4" smaller, 5 1/4" X 4"
- Below you will see that I did a trip of stamping in Pear Pizazz ….this is a great anchor for so many different layouts for you to have fun with!
- Have fun and stamp with the flowers that are in the stamp set…but it is super fun to use a punch for a different texture…the best of both worlds – stamps and paper = a happy stamper!
- Below you will see a close up of the all of the textures…do not be afraid to mix things up!
- Confession time – I could not get a straight cut and became quickly frustrated so I did a super fast…super fun….wiggle cut all around the sentiment…this is a trick that I always did when I scrap booked when I wanted to cover a mistake…presto – a fun and different twist!
- Confession time again! (I am always honest with you) I (somehow) had a speck of melon mambo on the front of the card…so out came the daffodil delight cotton ribbon! BINGO – a quick cover up! I adore this ribbon as it is super easy to work with and I adore the colors it comes in (I will be having it in my ribbon share)
- Lastly the envelop fun…this is a DSP from the Sweet Taffy DSP…the perfect finale for a simple and bright card!
Thanks for your time today! I unfortunately need to go to a funeral today for an amazing women that has watched me grow up….has been a friend to my children while they were at school…and a true blue person that has touched soooo many lives…she is "Mrs. Barr" and has worked at the school where my children went for 63 years….THAT IS AMAZING!
It is a bittersweet time and yesterday it was wonderful seeing so many people that I have not seen in ages…life is a big circle…we all need to enjoy and embrace it.
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions but I do hope that you will pop back tomorrow as I will share with you the card that I am sending to anyone that purchases from my website….Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | May 7, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Happy Thursday to all and today is another PPA Challenge. This week is my favorite as it is a color challenge. Here is the palette that you can work with and have fun! I had no idea where I was going to go with this but I looked at my DSP Swatches to be my guide!
Please do not be afraid of DSP…as DSP is your friend…and also helps you develop a style! The paper that my inspiration came from is Lullaby Designer Series Paper. I often look at DSP to guide me with how I want a card to "come together"
Today's card is a good old A-2 card but I cut 1" off the bottom to change it up a bit. I forget about doing this but I knew that this sentiment would be perfect to stamp across the bottom! The Fabulous Four Stamp Set is a keeper and it worked perfectly with today's card.
The other star of the day is the Bouquet Bigz L Die…I know that these are a bit $$$ but when you think if how you can use them over and over again…they are keepers!
I can honestly say that there are very few Dies that are retired that I do not keep. WHY??? Because I find that "dies" always have a little special touch to them that can really step up a card. This die was introduced in the Occasions catalog.
To add the fun and finale to the envelope – easy-peasy (thanks to our DSP)…a quick covering of the back flap works every time!
I hope that you have fun playing with these colors…and I hope that you will submit you work of art to the Pals Paper Art Challenge, (If you need help – please email me) and I will be happy to help!
Please come back tomorrow…we have LOTS to talk about the NEW In Colors! My order is coming today and I am super excited to play!
Exciting times with Stampin' Up….I am doing the Happy Dance!
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by Susan Itell | May 6, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Good Morning and I am sorry that this post is coming to you late today but yesterday was a day that I am glad is behind me! In the end – all is good but I had a computer issue and hopefully today will feel like a breeze!
FUN is in the air as this is the 1st time that Stampin' Up! has permitted us to share with you a "sneek peak" of what we were able to order yesterday and the FUN news is that YOU can do the same but even get a better deal than I did.
HOW can that be? Well, hit that EASY BUTTON as you will be able to add the new products to your take a test drive kit! Just pick $125.00 worth of NEW fun products and only pay $99.00 plus it ships for free! (That is better that I was able to do)
Below you will find 3 (File's of FUN) for you to see…on Saturday I teased you with a sneak peek of the new In Colors but these will really get your engines rolling!
I am over the moon with the new In Colors and I am excited to get them in my hands and play (My order will be here tomorrow) so on Friday I will be able to share some new fun!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about the ins & outs of taking a test drive. You honestly have nothing to lose and trust me, if you want to do just this one order and be done….GREAT WITH ME – I'll still be here and I know that you & I will still be stamping and having fun…
Here is a FUN fact that will make you scratch your head and see the light…your 1st order after getting your kit, you have a 1 time opportunity to get a 30% discount off of you total order – how SWEET is that!!!
You can already get some of the NEW sneak products today and then when the NEW Catalog goes live on June 2nd, you can really have fun (once again, you will get a better deal than I can)
Guess what today is…3 years ago today I joined Stampin' Up! I thought I was going to get the kit…take advantage of the 30% discount and be done.
Once I saw the positive and "feel good" response from the PALS…I feel like I have a family from all over the USA. Being a part of Mary Fish's team is an amazing experience and I would be honored and thrilled to have you on this ride with me.
I feel like I have learned from the best and the resources that the PALS offers is endless and fun.
If you were a SUD in the past…please consider coming back – the best thing is that you can do this great opportunity…you already know the facts that you can leave at anytime without any penalties.
If you are a die-hard Stampin' Up! customer already…I want you to do this – we will always have a friendship and I know that many might think – Why would you want a current customer to do this? EASY – I want to give you the best opportunity for you…
I love what I do and I love helping you…it's that easy!
Feel free to email me…now here is to a GREAT DAY – (I am going to forget about yesterday)
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by Susan Itell | May 1, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Well…well…well – all I can say is YEP – Stampin Up' did it –
The new catalog is A M A Z I N G and I had to be a good girl and not peek at it until last night (as I was hoping to do when it was 1st unveiled) but I had a cloud over my head that I need to finish before I could DIVE IN and see the goodies!
The personal torture I put to myself was so worth it – the catalog is fun, fresh and you are going to LOVE it! I cannot wait to share with you the FUN that is inside – my head is spinning with ideas and I cannot wait to get my "paws" on these goodies and create for you!
I ADORED the comments and YEP – some of my wishes came true and some did not – but that's ok…that's why we wish – Did we get everything on or wish list with Santa – NO….and we worked it out! You are going to love it but here is the winner!
JAN ELMORE
her wish is going to come true as I will be sending her a complete set of Paper Swatches of all of the new DSP = (this is perfect that she commented about DSP)
Once I am able, I will be doing a full offering of Paper Swatches, 1/2 sheets of DSP , Ribbon and embellishments as I think that this is the best way to get a "taste" of new goodies without breaking the bank!
Now to the Parade of cards from Monday – I am so sorry that I did not make my "personal" comments about each of them – I need to "hit the hay" but please know – I am soooooo proud of each of you! I say WOOT-WOOT! Enjoy…..lots of talent and please feel free to leave them a comment – I know that they would appreciate it!
The challenge was to use one color of paper and one color of ink – very clever that some of you "stamped off" to give the look a twist. I received many comments that found this to be a tough one – I am so proud of you for reaching! Way to go!
What a GREAT parade! Thank YOU for all of your talent and time to do something that DOES make a difference!
Please pop back as tomorrow starts my FUN 2 day challenge where I do a simple card and then the next day – I step it up a bit! Thanks for your time and I am excited to share with you new goodies soon!
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