by Susan Itell | Nov 4, 2016 | Card Swaps, Uncategorized |
Shazam – I have more beauties for you today! I know that you are going to be sooooo darn tootin’ inspired by these beauties (as you should because they are just fabulous) Please share your love and spirit with comments of WAY TO GO for these artists! (also…please do not be afraid to ask specific ?’s about how they made it)
You have to admit, these clip arts are getting their share of time on my blog! ENJOY!!!!!
Can you say A D O R A B L E!?!?!? When I opened this card – the BIGGEST smile was on my face. I hope that Karen will share with us the scoop on making “Mr. Snowman” This embossing folder on this color is just stunning. I just had to share with you how Karen did the inside of her card, just adorable! The holly is an embellishment and they perfect accent.
This is a card that can be adapted to so many different cards/occasions etc. This is one that I would sketch off because it is a keeper layout! Ramsey showed us how something so simple can be both effective and classic. Just love this and this ribbon works wonderful in making a card as it lays very flat! On the 2nd picture you can see that she embossed the trees in white…..great job!
I adore how Joy took a framelit that is not specific to the Holiday but made it rock! WAY TO THINK OUT OF THE BOX! I hope that this encourages you to look at what you have and just “work with it” ~ another thing I love (and something that I need to do more often is) not make the focal part so symmetrical….this is stunning as the body of the card is to the right!
Here comes a Christmas Classic that would be a great card to make in the masses. I say that because it is layers that can be done ahead of time and then GO FOR THE STAMPING! The touches of shine of glitter is so special but the gold star hanging down…..soooooo special. Hopefully in the 2nd picture you can see the bling!!!
Not talking about out of the box and super FUN.…I would have never thought about doing this….the GOLD is stunning but the way that the diecut makes a statement is….just WOW! Very, very cleaver! The inside…..my heart did the pitter patter again, I just love word sentiments but when it is in gold….even better!
How about this FUN and FESTIVE card made my Karen. She is always so darn creative in how she uses DSP and shapes. I love the way that the DSP on the top half of the card is larger, it created a great interest to the eye and then the linen thread – fun touch. Her added dots around the circle makes my heart pitter patter….a stamper after my own heart!
I know that you have heard me say this a bunch, but here you go again, I wish that you could see this in person as it is just OVER THE TOP stunning. The picture just doesn’t do it justice! I am so glad that the Vintage Leaves are still around, what a classic! Janice was inspired from a card on Pinterest but this is what I adore….we can see something that we love and admire, and then re-create to to make it our own! The colors are screaming the fall season!
I think we can all agree on this – WOW!!!! There is still one more day of cards and I just cannot tell you how proud I am of everyone. This has been a FANTASTIC Card Swap! Please share your spirit and love for all of this inspiration!
We are in FULL SWING here in Atlanta and I promise to do my best to inspire you with all of the great things that I am about to see and take part of today and tomorrow…..pop back tomorrow as it is BLOG CANDY TIME……
I wish each and everyone of you were with me…. 🙂
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by Susan Itell | Nov 3, 2016 | Thank You |
Good Morning! I crawled back up in the saddle to do a post….(we still have more card swaps to view) but I thought that I would give you some good old fashion Simple Stampin’ Thank You Card! I brought lots of posts with me and I thought that you might like to see something that I made!
You can see that this is my kinda card, clean and simple and the polka dots embossing folder = INSTANT SMILE! 🙂 This is the type of card that you could easily make in the masses as it is a keeper!
I would wager to say that most of you do not own the below framelit. I personally do not do Project Life but I will say, this framelit gets a great workout in my studio! The shapes are perfect for so many sentiments that we have.
Look how simple this is…some good old basic shapes, a great sentiment, some classic fall leaves creates a simple yet so sweet card. I personally love using linen thread especially in the fall and the best tip I can give you for adhering bows…a simple glue dot!
Envelope love as usual and using the embossing folder piece is a perfect finishing touch. Darn I love my envelopes! I know that I have used this stamp set a bunch….and I never get tired of the font! The “thanks” is from Cottage Greetings and the leaves…the oh so classic Vintage leaves!
It felt GREAT to open up my suitcase and put clothes away…..(I figured being in one place for 4 days deserves a drawer) 🙂 This is going to be a super busy and FUN time in Atlanta….today I get to attend a training with the FABULOUS duo Brian and Nicole who are the masterminds of my blog (they are really my lifesavers as we all know I am not the best with technology)….
Friday – ALL DAY FUN with Brian King and his upline Pam Morris with a Card Making day of FUN and FABULOUS SPEAKERS…….
Saturday – On Stage – a Stampin’ Up! mini conventions….and yep, the NEW CATALOG unveiling….super fun but I also hope that this card was a super fun one for you today!
I was getting worried that I might forget how to do a regular blog post….remember, all the the products I used will be listed below and shopping in your jammies is FUN!
p.s. – don’t forget to order the SUPER HOT Stitched Framelits….they are flying out the door!!!!
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by Susan Itell | Nov 2, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Good Morning! I am doing my best to keep my blog alive and hopping with inspiration while I am away! (Trust me….it is a challenge but one that I love to do for you!) We have some more inspiration for you to CASE away and I have to say….I simply pull out 5 cards….take the pictures and drool (I promise, not on them!) 🙂
Before we get to the cards today…I need to say that my heart was as BIG as the WORLD yesterday and trust me, an entire day post needs to be dedicated to Millie and Alyece as not only was it THE BEST….it was a life changer for me! As I share with Hannah on the phone….I can only hope and pray that you have a day like I had!
Now I ask you….does this bring back childhood memories?!?!?! This is just tooooooo cute! I admit, i have a hard time working with the sequins but I say – Jeanie ROCKED IT.….and then ~ look at that stairway….can we all say ADORABLE!!! Jeanie~ please leave a comment and let us know the tips and tricks!
O.k – my heart is pitter-pattering ~ this is just sooooo beautiful and peaceful! There is just no way that you can go wrong with this one! I admit that I forget about this embossing folder but you better believe that when I get home….“I’m PLAYING” – Mary Ann is a sweetie but can you imagine being a child and spelling the name of her town….????!!!!! Super and lovely card
Do you remember at the beginning of this post how I was soooooo happy to meet Millie and Alyece? Well – Ellen is another one that I have on my list to meet. To me, she is a special person…I just “feel it” and look at this card….so special. There is something so special and so classic about this beauty! I just love the embossing folder and the extra details with the ornaments…..how about YOU?
What a great card! This is a Christmas Classic and I will say that I am OVER THE MOON that this classic stamp set is 25% off…~ A true Christmas Classic! I apologize that the colors are “OFF” with the (2) pictures…but I think that you can clearly see that this card that Mary Ann created was a super fun and classic card! She clearly used so many clean and simple elements to say WOW – “I can do this”
Before we get to this beauty….I have a confession (and one that soooo many were surprised about over the weekend) – I do not own this stamp set and this is one that has been around for AGES…. ~ BUT……I did break down and order it after seeing this card and also playing with the stamp over the weekend! 🙂
Is this a beauty or what? Just beautiful with the yummy coloring but then I adore the (2) different ribbons….so clean, clever and classic!
As the saying goes…“there you go” – I hope that I have brighten your day! I am just soooooo in awe with the talent and sheer FUN that you all do! Way to go and THANKS!
I am on to road to Atlanta…..my clothes are all wrinkled…but my heart is full and happy~ until tomorrow! Please leave comments….some bloggin’ love, ask questions for the artist and HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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by Susan Itell | Nov 1, 2016 | Card Swaps, Uncategorized |
Good Morning and this is a special day for many reasons. Can you believe that it is the 1st of November! New Month…
I have this funny and very smart feeling that many of you are going to order today (especially because of the stitched framelits) so here is your hostess code for the Month of November ~ MVRQGTNQ
1 – We get to see more card swaps of inspiration….(woot-woot)
2 – Today is the day that we can order the stitched framelits CLICK HERE….(WOOT-WOOT) and the selected group of SALE STAMPS – CLICK HERE!
3 – Today I am driving East of Austin to have lunch with 2 special ladies, Alyece and Millie! (WOOT- WOOT-WOOT!
Here is a card that I adore…and I want you to put this in your memory bank because I have a surprise for you later this week and I hope that it will be a great learning tip and experience for you to see how you can case a card to make it your own! This card of Carol’s is a great “concept/formula” card that I would use for many, many occasions ~ beautiful and oh so special!
That Georgette ~ she is the queen of using DSP! Not only is this a fun card…but I would say – who would have thought to put this together? Ok guys – here is a great way to use up that DSP that you are hoarding…on the 2nd picture – LOVE the threads of (I guess) from Burlap Ribbon – very fun and then I just had to show you how she dressed up the inside of the card! FUN card!
Can you say C L A S S I C? – Just elegant and the gold ornament is WOW over the black. You can easily mass produce this card and get lots of WOWS from the lucky recipients! The bottom is a beautiful vellum and it is the perfect accent but that ribbon….the perfect icing on the top! This is a great example of not to be afraid to use a big and bold contrast like Black and White…..for a holiday! Stunning!
When I pulled this out of the envelope, I showed John and said….this is a “Susan Card” Out of all of the metallic papers, I totally prefer working with the gold as I think (for some reason) that it does not scratch or leave marks. Isn’t this just beautiful!?!? This ornament I will be blogging about later in the week but it is so easy…just a crank through and POOF – a great ornament! Super card that will definitely get a CASE from me (and I am sure many others)
Look who is in the house….the MOUSE!!!! I am bummed (and sorry) that these pictures do not give this adorable card the justice it deserves but I think that you can see….ONE CUTE CARD! I am over the moon about this plaid paper and the green sweater on “Maurice” I can hardly wait to get home and play with this combination. Judy – please chime in and tell us about the inspiration and dimensions of this fun card.
Perhaps when I return home, I will be able to reproduce it for you with a post. I think that this is a fun card that has lots of options!
There you go and WE STILL HAVE MORE…..so if you have not seen your card yet – have no fear!!! I am so proud of you all and I hope that you all can give them some Stampin’ love with leaving a comment letting them know how great the cards are!
Even though I am away…I will be HITTING THAT BUTTON and ordering the stitched framelits today! I am over the moon excited and I’m thrilled that Stampin’ Up! has unveiled them! If I were you ….I would not wait to order these ~ I do NOT have a magic ball to see it they could go on back order but I am not taking the chance!
The free gift for you this month with an order of $75+ are the Seasonal Decorative Masks – I learned a great technique with them while I was away and I am excited for you to see it!
Have a great day….and until tomorrow!
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