by Susan Itell | Oct 27, 2016 | Christmas |
Good Morning….it is a PPA Day and today we have a fun sketch from Ginger! She is always thinking out of the box and I invite you to take a look at her sketch and you will see why…..so different….so fun! Please pop over to the PPA Site and you will see a BUNCH of inspiration.
I admit, I was a bit stumped at first as what to do and then I thought….“Stop fighting it and just enjoy yourself” = that is what I did. Where I have a problem is with angles. I seem to do much better with squares, rectangles, circles etc….but I was very happy that I HAD TO stretch myself and JUST DO IT!
I was pleased with the end result. A fun card that screams the holidays! I hope that you enjoy the pictures and that you can see that I used fun foam under the tree – I love the look but more so, I love the feel of it when you hold it.
Those are the angle that I was talking about! I just took 2 pieces of card stock, one 3/4″ and the other a smidge smaller and cut the angle. It really was not as bad as I thought it would be and the end…I like it!
I admit that I was having a tough time with the sentiment as I wanted to to be small yet simple. This is from the Stitched with Cheer Photopolymer set. This is a fun set but it also comes as a kit and that is SUPER CUTE…..I will be blogging about that in the future….a sleeper in the catalog, trust me. 🙂
Below is a great shot that you can see the fun foam and dimension it gives. You could easily use stampin’ dimensionals but I just find this easier. Heck, you already have the framelit out…why not cut it out of foam ~ works for me!
You have to admit, the fun envelope is the icing on the cake! It really makes this DSP POP. This paper is very fun and festive…and reality is – Christmas will be here before you know it! This fun paper is one that is included in the DSP sale…remember, it is just until October 31st – YIKES that is Monday. Click here to see the scoop!
We love our paper and when you have a paper that is fun like this one is….LET IT SHINE….let IT be the focal point, make it easy on you. There is a lot going on in this paper so you want your eye to be able to take it all in!
Hold on to your hats because you will be seeing some AMAZING cards from the swap! As I said earlier in a post, I do not open them until I am ready to take pictures….WHY????? Easy – if I did I would not get a thing done other than CASE them and admire them – so much talent! 🙂 I know that you are going to find some “keepers” that touch your heart.
The parade will start on Saturday but you do NOT WANT TO MISS TOMORROW….I could jump up to the moon with excitement!!!! See you tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Oct 26, 2016 | Christmas, Uncategorized |
O.k. – I know that you are out there….I see you…I know that you have it….so COME OUT OF THE CLOSET….What am I talkin’ about???
USE THAT WASHI TAPE up!
I have been itchin’ to do a card like this. To me, it is a “happy card” – it is clean, it is simple, it just makes me happy! This stamp set is carried over from last year (as it deserves to be) and if you were a smart stamper last year….here comes a WOOT-WOOT as you are super smart and for you that have not HIT THAT PAW PRINT…I would put your readers on and take a look!
This card is very straight forward , an A-2 card and then the Garden Green Mat is just a “smidge larger” than the white piece of 4″ X 5 1/2″ and then just add the banner. It is as simple as that!
You can see that I let the Washi Tap pennants “be free” and did not hold them down with a glue dot. You can easily do that but I like the whimsical feel of the banner. I did tie the bakers twine in a bow using (2) strands of twine and then…I did use a simple glue dot to hold it down!
I think that you will know why I am smiling, the POLKA DOTS….I just love the DSP Stacks – this is why they are so popular when I do product shares, I had totally overlooked them in the catalog but when in doubt – pull them out! This give the envelope the love that it deserves!
Here is you 411 – Directory Assistance Photo. Break it down, this is a very affordable card and one that you can use so many different Washi Tape and also so many different stamps! Have fune making the banners the same length, vary them like I did today…just have fun!
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There you go….your “HUMP DAY” card….I would love for you to try it. You do have to admit, it is an easy card yet a card that “gets the job done” and also is a layout that you can use over and over and over and over…and guess what – you will always feel great about yourself in creating, but the lucky person that receives it, will be THRILLED!
Guess what I did yesterday, I opened up the swap card and today I am going to take pictures of them. All I can say is wow…WOW…WOW!!!!! I love the work that you do and I will proudly be showcasing them over the next week.
Here is that Paw Print – go for it…..what we do is a win-win…..enjoy the day!
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by Susan Itell | Oct 25, 2016 | Tips and Tricks!!!, Uncategorized |
On Tuesdays it is our time to chat…to learn, to grow and to hear from others what works and what doesn’t! Today, let’s chat about your ink pads. On Sunday, I watched many different stampers “ink” up their stamps.
Some gave the acrylic block the death grip…
Some kept pounding and pressing….
Some just tapped – tapped – tap!
What do YOU do?
Well ~ here is the truth. When I first started stampin’ I was terrible, just terrible as I was the classic “wobbler” and I was always so frustrated with the end result. Has that happened to you?
The best tip that I can give to you that seems to work for me is that if possible, I place my stamps on the diagonal. I am not sure why but it seems to be easier for me to stamp…and….I tap-tap-tap…and then stamp.
If it is a photopolymer, I am super happy as it is so easy to “see through” but if not, I do like the stamp-a-ma-jig because let’s face it, there are times that you do not get a clean stamp…and there are times that you want a deeper, richer look so double stampin’ is something that many of us do.
I think one KEY factor is the amount of ink on your ink pads. I have found that when I received the new In Colors this year…they were juicy…really, really juicy. I had to “take off” some of the ink and this is how I do it.
The best way I find is to just take a piece of computer paper or if you want to splurge, take a piece of white card stock and place it over the ink pad and press down to let it absorb. I would not recommend using a paper towel as the fibers of the paper towel cling to the ink pad! 🙁
I would… and I feel certain that (we would) love to hear how you stamp…..how do you hold your acrylic block???….how do you mount your stamps???….do you like the ink pads juicy or would you rather have it on the “drier side” ???
This will be fun to hear what you all do!!! I hope to see you tomorrow….WASHI WEDNESDAY!!!! I know that we all “buy it” because it is so darn tootin’ cute and we vow to ourselves, I WILL USE IT…and then it sits….sounds familiar????
I think that I will make you smile! 🙂
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by Susan Itell | Oct 24, 2016 | 3-D Projects |
My Mom was the best. My Mom was wise. My Mom cared. My Mom taught me a bunch and one thing that she taught me and one thing that I love to do is make even the simplest of things look special….so the moral of the story is, packaging DOES make a difference.
I am feeling alike a 3-armed Wallpaper Hanger as I am getting ready to attend a Stampin’ Retreat with 25 others that I have never met! Talk about going out of the box…but I know that it will be a fun and educational time. (Trust me, I will blog all about it as I will be the BIGGEST sponge for you all) to report back to what I have learned!
I like to take a little goodie to those that are coming (and because I do not know a soul, I do not even think they know who I am or know about my blog) so I wanted to share with you my goodie. The main reason I am sharing this with you is because I encourage you to look at “dressing up you packaging”…even if it is something as simple as these chocolates!
Backing up…..I was coming home from a Horse Show and what did I pass on the Highway….a LINDT CHOCOLATE OUTLET!!! Naturally a girl needs to do what a girl needs to do and that was – GET OFF THE HIGHWAY and shop!
These little boxes were the PERFECT and oh so easy way to share (4) truffles with my “new 25 friends” (nothing like a good piece of chocolate to bribe someone) 😛
I am trying to do my best to continue to use up DSP that I buy and with Halloween right around the corner, I say….USE IT UP! I took a 2″ X 8″ piece of DSP and scored it at 2″ and then it fit perfectly in the little box. For the “Haunted House”, I was able to cut a 2″ square and I fit them in one by one….and wow – super cute!
The ribbon….yep, clearance rack and I say…when ribbon is on the clearance rack – HOP ON IT! I personally love this cotton ribbon for packaging/gift giving as it makes a beautiful presentation. (The Hello Honey is great for Fall and Thanksgiving)
Do you remember when they updated the clearance rack several weeks ago? – I hopped on it and I am thrilled that I bought this ribbon. I encourage you to sneak in there often to peek around, sometimes they add things and we all know what happens then….HIT THAT SHOP NOW BUTTON!
I know that my “new friends” are going to think that “I am sweet…. with my chocolates” and I am super excited to meet and learn. (I admit, the supply list that I need to bring is “foreign to me” but I am going to have a open attitude and grow….I just hope that I can keep up) I have learned, chocolate and stampin’ are like peanut butter and jelly!!!
I hope that this post has enlighten you to have some packaging goodies on your shelf…just in case. You will be sooooooo amazed at how often you reach for them when you look at something and say, how can I make this look special! Do you remember how I packaged my treats for the kids for Halloween? Please do not overlook the offerings we have.
I just LOVE to make simple things look pretty and I hope that this has shown you that YOU can do it….EASY-PEASY….It doesn’t have to be something super expensive to deserve pretty packaging…..
Speaking of super cute…..look at the Pumpkins that are on out Porch! I hope that this makes up smile….you see…in it’s own way, a simple pumpkin with some “added love” made a difference! Keeping it simple…..
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