by Susan Itell | Jan 26, 2019 | 3-D Projects |
Hello and I have a FUN one for you! This week it is the SUPER talented Debbie Henderson from Debbie’s Designs with a fast and easy project that has a huge wow factor! Not only will you be able to print off a free PDF with all of the dimensions and super pictures to guide you through with ease ….Debbie has a Video that I am super happy to share with you as well!
Below you will see the lineup of Debbie’s beauties and then you will see mine with MR. FROG!!!! He is back and ready to make you smile! You can clearly see that they are soooooo different in the feel….but they have the one same common thing – SUPER CUTE and EASY to make!
I think many of you are hesitant to do 3 D projects…but I invite you to get out of the box that you are in and give it a whirl! A project like this is easy, very inexpensive to make and the end result is a KEEPER!
Trust me, I GET IT….as I am a total You Tube lover and that is the way that I learn, get inspired as well! I am also sharing with you one that I made from Debbie’s great directions with my wonderful friend, Mr. Frog! You can easily see that these take minimal supplies and my hunch is….you already have a tin of product right in front of you that you could use…..
I know that you all love pictures…and I am the exact same was as being able to visualize something makes me get excited to re-create! Enjoy and now I know what you need to do next is…..go to the Grocery Store and get the Chocolate Hearts!
If you are anything like me…when I am out and about shopping…I always snatch up seasonally treats as we all know…. is is FUN to make someones day with something a little special!
Here is my little frog! I used the paper from the Broadway Bound Collection…..remember…LOOK AT WHAT YOU HAVE…..it only takes a minimal amount of supplies……and also, please do not limit yourself to a Valentine theme – this little project could brighten anyones day!
Here is the PDF from Debbie (click the image below)…..have fun and remember….we are ALL SPECIAL ,,,so go get some chocolates, whip up some and pop a treat in your mouth as you make them….you deserve it!!!
Now go have a GREAT DAY….make someone smile and more importantly….YOU SMILE as you matter! I am meeting some friends today to do a bit of “coloring therapy” ….a perfect way to spend a Winter Day!
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by Susan Itell | Jan 20, 2019 | 3D Thursday |
Hello and Happy Sunday! If you live on the east coast I say…..BUNDLE UP as we are going down into a brrrrr DEEP FREEZE! We fortunately missed a projected storm but Old Man Winter is here in FULL SWING with high winds and frigate temperatures!
You know what happens on Randall Lane when the weather is like this….I have one GRUMPY PIGGY….yep, Daisey is NOT a fan of this weather! It will pass and we can just think of Spring around the corner!
I wish you could all hear her making grunting noises with each step she takes….I swear she says…I do not want to go out…I do not want to go out!!! She does make me laugh and she does bring me joy!
I think that this little project that I have for you today will make you smile and THINK SPRING with these fun butterflies! Welcome to the 3D Thursday Project this week…a bit late but I will say that Twila Davis from Stamp A Little Longer really…really nailed it this week!
I was determined to make this myself so I can enjoy Twila’s great directions and also make a spin on it for myself! Please enjoy what Twila has worked up for us…and then I hope that you will see what I did!
I was super pleased with the end result and I do hope that you give this a try! It was very fun to put together and this bundle, Butterfly Gala is a “keeper in my simple eyes!”
If you purchase this bundle, the Butterfly Gala from me… I will send you the contains for you to put this together for yourself! This bundle includes a punch and we all know how the ease of a punch is to us when we craft….just the BEST but please make sure that you add other products to hit that $50.00 mark so you can earn this beautiful DSP for FREE as the punch from this bundle….punches the butterflies out – how wonderful is that!!!
The great thing about a project like this is that you can easily fold it down and it will fit into a regular size envelope. In my example, I did put the top butterfly up too high for it to fit into an envelope…..so a heads up…..when you are putting it together and IF you want to mail it is a regular envelope…..just make sure that you do not put it too high!
I love the sentiment that Twila did in her box…that sentiment is the best! I chose to put another piece of the DSP that I used and just adhered it on 3 sides so I could tuck in a mini note to the recipient! Really, the sky is the limit with the fun you can have!
Next, you will see more pictures of what I did with Twila’s inspiration and also the products that I used! At the very bottom of this post you will find the FREE PDF for you to print off and make one yourself! I warn you, they are addicting to make and you will quickly find many stamps that you have that you could use…..just shop that stash!
I used the sentiments that were from this great bundle as I thought that it would be a perfect fit for what I needed ! I am a huge fan of this font and I am particularly fond of when a sentiment has 2 different fonts in it – I think it adds some subtle interest to the eye!
The price point of this bundle is also stellar….just $35.00 now that makes me happy! Remember, we are in full swing of Sale-a-bration so for every $50.00 you spend, you will be able to pick a FREEBIE and YES, I would get this DSP Paper….it is just stunning!
To me, I just love black and white with a POP of color! I think that this is just so fun and the fact that I did not have to stamp any of these butterflies is a HOME-RUN in my eyes! The ease of a punch does pay off!
I will also share…..type A kicked in for me and I also added a butterfly to the back of each one so when you see the backside of the wings from the side – it will look the same, front to back!
It has been a L O N G time since I have used a 3″ X 3″ card and I thought that this would be PERFECT to tuck in the back of tis fun pop up! This is a project that will be able to stay out for anytime of the year and bring a smile to someone.
You know what my sweet John said….as I always ask him what his thoughts are once I get done creating….he said – WOW…I do not know how you did that and I said – Well honey…..I did not come up with it, I followed Twila’s amazing directions and then he smiled and then said…..could I have some to give to clients? Oh that John….he is a keeper!
Well folks, there you go! I hope that you are smiling and I hope that you give it a try! Below you can click the image and you will get your FREE directions on ow to make this fun project!
Have a great afternoon…..John and I are bundling up to go and do the barn and then it is FOOTBALL and I am excited to be inside warm….and playing with paper!!!
Don’t forget that if you purchase this bundle from me, I will send you the “goods” to put one together like I made….as after all….you already have the great instructions! You will love making this and you will be so proud of yourself…I know it as I felt the same way when I finished this sweet box!
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by Susan Itell | Jan 10, 2019 | 3-D Projects |
Hello and get ready for some inspiration that is going to make you say….now this is a FUN IDEA! I am tellin’ you…these ladies are just too darn tootin’ creative!
Today’s inspiration comes from the talented Sarah Wills….and did she make me think and make a list of all of the people that I know that would adore this concept!
Heck….who wouldn’t love a yummy cake in a mug…sweet and easy….but also fun, different and yummy!!!
Below I have some pictures that Sarah provided showcasing this adorable and fun project and at the end you will be able to do what I know you all love to do…..CLICK A FREE PDF that you can go back and reference to!
I know that many of you will say….where in the world can I get these cake mixes?
Well…here you go! First they should might be in the baking aisle at your grocery store or if all else fails, AMAZON to the rescue!!!! Here is a link that will at least let you see what to search for when you are at the grocery store!
These are super little and you can clearly see in the pictures that Sarah provide that they are a super gift to give to someone and I can almost guarantee that the recipient would say….THAT IS A GREAT IDEA!
Here you go….
It is a SINGLE serving cake in a Mug
and just look how sweet this is packaged!
My head is already swimming with finding the perfect Coffee Mug to add to this super idea! This is just a fun and oh so different gift to give…. truly the sky is the limit for “gifting these gems”
I just adore how well this sentiment works with this project…..it is from the Coffee Cafe Photopolymer Stamp Set….this was a carried over item that when it came out….it was such a hit and just look how Sarah worked the coffee sentiment into this fun project!
This is what I love about photopolymer stamps…they make is easy to alter and just image how you could also easily use the word of “SOUP” and put a soup mix in the Pillow Box!!!
If you are looking at this and do not have all of the extra supplies…now worries – my bet is that you already have MANY things that you can fru-fru up with…the main concept is the sweet Pillow Box and the idea of it being a “single serving”
Ready for the PDF…..here is is – CLICK HERE and then go to the grocery store!
You know what I always say about a project….go ahead and try it! while it is fresh in your head! If you do not have a stash of these Pillow Boxes, than you need to CLICK HERE and order some PRONTO as they came in sooooo handy for a quick gift!
You know that I am all about packaging and doing things that are fun & different….simple & practical….in summary – a KEEPER! I will be whopping some of these up when I get home and I will share with you my take!
I am still out of town with my Dad but heading home tomorrow (fingers crossed) Milo the perfect is with me and we are both anxious to get home before snow is to come later in the weekend but truth be told….I want a schedule and my own bed back!
Have a great day and who knows….maybe I will post over the weekend…..!!!!
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by Susan Itell | Jan 3, 2019 | 3D Thursday |
Hello and Happy Thursday! Today is a SUPER SPECIAL DAY as it is the day that Stampin’ Up! unveils the NEW Catalog along with Sale-A -Bration 2019 and it is also the 1st Blog hop for the 3D Thursday Blog Hop! WHEW….lots of great stuff happening this Thursday!
I am so glad that you have POPPED in and bit do I have a fun one for you today and then you need to be like my sweet frog and HOP….HOP…..Hop to my other 3 friends on this hop!
I was super excited when I hear that we were putting out thinking caps on with fun ideas altering an Altoid Tin! These are a staple at just about every check out at the grocery store and even though they are small…they are mighty! They come in assorted flavors and there are also different sizes of tins!
The focal star of the show is…Mr. Frog! Trust me, you will be seeing a bunch of him on my blog as I just think he is a smile maker and better yet, he is a FREEBIE offering for Sale-A-Bration…(aka – the sweetest time of the year for Stampin’ Up!)
When I heard of the theme of the Hop I was super excited as I actually had many ideas running through my “simple head” …I think that you will like what I did as you know that I enjoy sharing ideas that make this “crafting love” that we have in common….the best!
I have a bunch of pictures for you today and I do think that my pictures will tell the “simple stamper survival story” (now that’s a bunch of s’s for you! I will add in some dimensions for covering the box…but as you can see…there is not a bunch of stamping and cutting – it is just a super FUN and super PRACTICAL post that I know we would all love to have in our stash!
This project is all about little things that we can all use and truly be a helping hand when we stamp and create! YEP, I was able to fit all 12 of these items in this little box and then the icing on the cake is the wee box of Stampin’ Vitamins as we all need our daily vitamins….don’t we!?!?
I have them all identified for you and please feel free to ask a question in the comments and/or also leave a comment with how you liked this little project. If you have some more ideas of thing to fit in a small case….please share! You know my way of thinking about this topic…
Sharing is how we all learn…Sharing is kind…Sharing makes me smile!
Let’s get into the decorating of this simple tin! I used a NEWBIE as of today….the Gingham Gala DSP and what is there NOT TO LOVE about this sweet paper…gingham is always in style and in these fresh colors…we know that Springtime will be around the corner!
You can see that all I used was the Gingham, Matted in White and a super clean and simple bow…POOF…super cute!!! Below are the dimensions of the paper that I used and I just adhered it to the top with tear -n- tape. Just take notice of how small these dimensions are – showing you great things can come in small packages!
- Small Tin (aka, Stampers Vitamins) – White piece is 1 3/8″ X 2 1/8″ and the Gingham is 1 1/4″ X 2″
- Large Tin (aka, Survival Kit_ – White piece is 2 1/8″ X 3 3/8″ and the Gingham is 2″ X 3 1/4″
I used the Stampin’ Blends to color Mr. Frog. Because the blends are an alcohol based marker, they are a breeze to color with and will not leave streaky lines from coloring. I know that many of you think that you need to know how to “blend” or “lighting sources” but please – throw that out the door and think of them as a medium of coloring.
All of the more detailed ways of using these Blends can be achieved with practice….it is as simple as that. We all know in all aspects of life that practice is the name of the game!
I drew a little border around him in Pool Party before I fussy cut him as by doing this it is a bit more forgiving. Always remember to use the Memento Ink with the Blends.
In the picture above and also below…I know that these are things that you probably did not need me to point out to you….but I thought – what the heck….the more you know and see…the more it will be in your memory.
I still get emails from people saying…“When I use the blends it bleeds through the paper, is this normal” and the answer…YEP, IT IS! This is the nature of using an alcohol ink marker. When I know that the “back” of what I am coloring is going to be visible to the eye….I always back it with another piece of paper so my project looks clean and crisp!
Below you will see how I did place some dimensionals to the back of Mr. Frog as well as I left a wee bit of paper on the bottom to anchor him. I just score at 1/4″ and then adhered him to the top of the box!
These next 2 pictures are products that I use over and over. The P Touch Label Maker is just a life saver to this type A gal. I use it all of the time and I have always found it to be at a great price from Amazon. I will share that I find the “knock off” label refills to be fabulous….no need to purchase the name brand! I will also say…..I use both widths, the 6 mm and the 12 mm.
I started using Absorber Chamois Cloths to clean my stamps years ago and true, Stampin’ Up! has since come out with a similar product, the Simply Shammy and that is a great product and yes, I have one….but I love the thinnest of these chamois and the ability for me to cut them into whatever size I need! You can find them at many places and when you look at the size of a sheet, you can clearly see how they can be cut down!
Well…there you go and I hope that you found this blog post to be fun! I just love putting my thinking cap on and doing things like this! One thing I want to touch on as I bet that there will be some might be thinking…
These products are one that I find helpful when crafting. It is wonderful that all of them will fit into something so small for me to have the ability to take them on the go! When I am at home crafting….I just use these staples that I have in my craft area!
As for the chamois…I just have a zip bag that a small one would fit into (it is about 4″ X 6″ ) all folded up! You can reuse these over and over again and YEP...they WILL GET SUPER STAINED! Here is a container that I keep mine in while working, you can see that this was from the Container Store but you can easily find something that will work for your needs! Just make sure that it will close so it will stay moist.
On the picture where you see the products….that plastic piece from a new piece of clothes is PERFECT for unclogging glues! I put the piece of washi on the end so I could find it easily. At home, I keep them in my glues as it is just magical for keeping them unclogged!
Happy Crafting! Now you need to get HOPPING ALONG…..the line up of my 3 friends is below this photo! Please POP/HOP in and see what they are up to as yep…they are SUPER CREATIVE!
Sarah Wills from Sarah’s Ink Spot – CLICK HERE
Twila Davis from Stamp A Little Longer – CLICK HERE
Debbie Henderson from Debbie’s Designs – CLICK HERE
Remember, the NEW CATALOG is live – WOOT-WOOT!!!!!….so as the saying goes…..
Ready…Set….CLICK AWAY!
Remember, for every increment of $50.00….you can pick a FREEBIE from Sale-A -Bration!. I know that Mr. Frog would LOVE to live at your house as well!
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