by Susan Itell | Sep 12, 2016 | Super Easy, Thinking of you |
Hello all…here is a SUPER QUICK card to whip up and one that makes a fun statement! I adore this stamp set, Feather Together…so much that I used it for my monthly card kit in August! I wanted to share with you another way to USE UP THAT DSP….so…whatcha think?
I can honestly say that when the new catalog came out…I knew that this stamp set was going to make it to Randall Lane. The font and the sentiments are just over the top….remember what I said about a great sentiment set – go for it…as you can always use your fun paper to dress it up…dress it down or simply make it POP!
You can see how simple this is. Because it is a photopolymer stamp set, seeing for exact placement is a breeze….just ink it up and go!!! The feathers are a 2 step stamping and I used the same color for each one. The more detailed feather was stamped FULL STRENGTH and then the 2nd stamp was stamped in the same color but STAMPED OFF on a scratch paper! Easy!
The DSP was cut to the full front of the Very Vanilla Card base, and then adhered to the front!. I do not do this a bunch but I need to remind myself to do this as it really adds a fun POP to the card!
I lifted the entire stamped portion up…a must do….we live our stampin’ vitamins!
Ir would be a card of mine without a beautiul envelope….I just cannot let one go out the door. To me, it is the icing on the cake and a win/win….I smile and I am happy …and the person receiving it is happy as well! 🙂
Not much to put on your Directory Assistance picture….it is just that easy!
Pop back tomorrow as it is TUESDAY TIPS.…and I think that you are going to love what I am going to share! Remember, shopping in your jammies is on trend – have fun….and let’s all have a great week! Until tomorrow!!!!
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by Susan Itell | Sep 11, 2016 | Step it up Sunday!, Uncategorized |
Happy…happy Sunday – WOW, it is a HOT weekend on the East Coast. Please remind me, when the calendar says September, doesn’t that mean cooler days and chilly nights? I have had 1 good “hair day” since Spring and I really count on low humidity to have just a couple of good “hair days”
Well my friends, here you go – the stepped up version from yesterday so it is up to you….SIDE by SIDE, you decide? I honestly had NO IDEA where I was going to go with yesterdays card (as I really liked it) but I will say, I LOVE this one!
I know that it is hard to use DSP in a Big and Bold way but I hope that this encouraged you to say, hmmmmm….I should try this! Why not say to yourself ~ try it, I might like it! The other thing that I did differently today was that I popped up both, the mat (DSP piece) as well as the sentiment!
On a side note, I took it to the Post Office to see….and yep – it goes with a regular stamp!
I told you yesterday that I was going to share with you how I made the “texture feel” of the leaves etc….and are you ready – it is SUPER HARD….but I know that you can do it and when you do it, please think of me! Just simply go to town and ball it up….flatten it out…..ball it up – do what ever your little heart desires…..just work the fibers and you are good to go!
Did you notice that today I took another “frame” from the Tags & Labels Framelits and twisted it to add some interest! When you feel like you need a “wee bit more”, try a simple trick like this. It just makes your eye focus on the sentiment.
Because I already had adhesive on the back, I thought – add some linen thread – this will ad som “home feel and softness” To me, a little added touch like this makes a card step up to a new level!
One more look before you get to the scoop of the dimensions. I think that this is a beautiful and special card. As I shared with you yesterday, I needed a card to send to someone and yep – I am sending her today’s card! Do you have a favorite?
I know that this is what you love, the dimensions on how to make the card! Here you go, Please feel free to email me if you need further help or have any questions! This layout can be used for so many sentiments that we have and the other bonus, it is a great way to USE UP THAT DSP that we all seem to have – I know, I know…..it is super pretty to look at but we bought it to use it – SO USE IT UP!!!!! 🙂
- Card Base is Very Vanilla 4 1/4 X 5 1/2
- The mat that you will “build on” is 4″ X 5 1/4″
- The DSP to the left is 3″ X 4″
- The DSP to the right is 2 1/4″ X 4″
- The strip of paper is just 1/4″ wide
There you go – that is the simple “FORMULA” for this card now go find a stamp set and CASE IT so you can see 1st hand how easy and rewarding this layout is!
Enjoy the day and please remember to subscribe to my blog so you do not miss a post that I do! I havn’t said this for a while so please, it is sooooo easy – click that subscribe and enter your email and POOF – Susan will be ready for you and your coffee!!!!
Guess what I am doing today? I am making all of those adorable easel cards for those that placed and order with me in August….they will go out tomorrow so for you “smart shoppers” – get ready to receive it this week!
Please do not forget that if you click at the top of the post (under the header) to Paw Print Reward, you will see the generous rewards program that I offer and also you will see the feature card that I will be making for September! I think that it is super cute!
Thanks for your time in popping in….I hope that it inspired you and I hope that you learned something….now go find some “me time” and CASE AWAY!
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by Susan Itell | Sep 10, 2016 | Simple Saturday, Uncategorized |
Good Morning and I hope that you have enjoyed the past (2) days of the “parade of beauties”…I know that you all enjoy seeing all types of work and so do I – that is why I love to participate in swaps….you always can find a “nugget” that you will use in the future! 🙂
I have been a “busy stampin’….cutting, wrapping, counting lady” trying to get all of your Produce Shares out the door to you and I am happy to say that even though I did not meet my ultimate goal of yesterday, all if them will be out today!
Let’s get to this card…it is a clean and simple card and I hope that you will pop back tomorrow to see the changes I made and then I will also share with you the dimensions and tips & tricks!
I have already used this stamp set and as I like to say…..it’s a keeper! I can remember that when I first became a demonstrator….I asked my upline and friend, Mary Fish….“How do you know what to buy?” – I will always remember her wisdom, when in doubt between 2 stamp sets….go for the the “sentiments one” This stamp set is a great example of a keeper! Love the variety of fonts….
In the below picture, can you see that the leave has some texture to it? Pop back tomorrow and I will share with you the secret that I love to do with leaves! You can see that this really is super simple….it all get back to “having the basic tools” and also being smart when you purchase your framelits…..Today I have used (3) – they are are classics that will be used for many, many projects!
Could you guess the (3) framelits before peeking below….well the leaf one is a given but the Delightful Dijon one is from the Christmas Pines….and yep, I listed it as a bundle because you need both as this is just a very classic, well thought out stamp bundle! Just think out of the box and use your framelits in other ways like I did here today!
I admit, I forget about the Tags & Labels framelits….but this works GREAT for sentiments!
I think that you all have been lovin’ the DSP in the new catalog – it is really beautiful and I was thrilled that this paper coordinates with Very Vanilla – ( it is a great change up and adds an instant warmth)
Have fun with mixing up the DSP – I thought, WHY NOT????? It is the same color family and I think that it adds a fun interest to the card. I wish that you could hold this in your hand as the dimension and “feel” of the card is just great but oh so easy! I really had no idea what to make for you all today but I needed a card for someone to letting her know that I am thinking of her….and it worked!
I hope that this simple card brought a smile to your face and also showed you that it is “ok” to use DSP in a BOLD way. This IS a bold paper but it works great! I think somethings we shy away….I say – GO FOR IT and BE BOLD!
Please pop back tomorrow to see what is up me sleeve! Enjoy your day….go and make someone smile!
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by Susan Itell | Sep 9, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Here you go…more beauties struttin’ the runway! Enjoy….take them in…get ideas….and let you mind go with thoughts of how you can create! Soooooo many ideas out there….it is that “TIME FACTOR” that we all seem to deal with!
Hope to see you right back here tomorrow for Simple Saturday!!!! WOOT-WOOT…..enjoy the day!
p.s. – a HUGE shout out to Ronna Butts (below card) as she was the “ring leader” to offer to the PALS to organize a card swap, thank you for your organization and time!
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