by Susan Itell | Sep 4, 2016 | Fall Cards, Step it up Sunday! |
Here you go, I stepped up version from yesterdays card. I still used all of the same products but today I added the burlap ribbon. I know that some of us find it hard to use DSP as a focal part to a card (especially when you really like it as we treat it like gold) but I hope that you can see that it makes a HUGE POP!
This fun new Fall Stamp Set is versatile and it is fun to play with color. Both cards are great but when you see them side by side you can clearly see that adding the POP of DSP makes a statement and also coloring the leaves adds instant depth.
Here is a tip when working with Burlap ribbon and wanting to keep it straight. I use fast fuse all of the time and I anchored the ribbon to the back of the olive strip BUT THEN also add glue dots under the part of the stamped part. This ribbon has a tendency to “wiggle” and this helps keep it nice and straight.
You can see that I scored on the sides of the stamped part, just 1 notch in but just that simple touch adds! As you can see, I love paper…and I think that layering paper adds so much interest and many times you are using scraps…so it is a win-win!
We all know that Fall is full of many colors. I was happy that this turned out the way it did. Below you will see some tips and tricks that made this tree come to fall bloom. Remember, nature has many colors….no two cards will be the same so just have fun playing!
That simple little stamp of grass is going to be handy for many different cards we will make. It is super easy to use and I love the fact that it is “short in size” as that makes it easy to and to add shading etc….
One more look at the Fall fun card. I adore Fall and yesterday was a BEAUTIFUL day and all of a sudden the weather was much cooler, the humidity was down – starting to feel like Fall is around the corner! I’ll take it….I just love the splendor of colors!
Here is your 411 version – pin for the future….this will come in handy and we all seem to love Pintrest! ( I just wish there were more hours in the day to paly around with it – you can find just about everything!
Here is the “low down on this card” – I truly hope that you will case these cards – the layout it classic!
- Base is Very Vanilla 5 1/2″ X 4 1/4″
- The DSP (today) or the Very Vanilla (yesterday) is 5 1/4″ X 4″
- The Very Vanilla Sentiment Piece is 3″ X 3 3/4″ (scored the sides 1 notch in)
- The Cajun Craze (today) and Old Olive (yesterday) Mat is 3 1/8″ X 3 7/8″
- The Old Olive Mat today is 3 1/4″ X 4″
- The Old Olive Strip of paper is 1″ wide with the ribbon on top!
Enjoy the day, shop in your jammies, make memories, have fun and be safe and always remember, you do make a difference!
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by Susan Itell | Sep 3, 2016 | Fall Cards, Simple Saturday |
Happy Holiday Weekend and before we get to the Simple Saturday Card…I hope and pray for all of those that have been affected by the terrible storm hitting Florida and coming up the East Coast. Wow – it seems like more and more we hear about natural disasters and it is just devastating. Be safe!
Years ago, there was a stamp set that Stampin’ Up had called “Totally Trees” (I think that it was before I became a SUD) and I loved it….actually I still have it as there was just something about that “hit me – loved the simplicity of it!
When this Holiday Catalog came out, the stamp set that I am using today reminded me of it – this is called Totally Trees and it is a fun, fresh and can be very modern version of the above mentioned stamp set!
Now come on…do you agree that this is a super simple card? Pop back tomorrow to see it stepped up a bit and then I will also share with you the dimensions for you to make this yourself! I think that this layout would be a great card to make up and leave the sentiment off….then when you need a card in a jig – pull a stamp out and go for it!
The sentiment is from Cottage Greeting…and you all know that I adore this set and if you do not have it…this is simple….it is just 3 words…
YOU NEED IT!
The sentiments are super and clean…the little stamps are “perfect” to add here and there, I just love this one and when in doubt – pull this out!
The below picture will give you a glimpse of this new paper pack – Fall at its finest! The colors and the textures are so fresh – something for all style of cardmaking! I think that this would be great at Thanksgiving, I always try to make some sort of 3-D for my table!
Because this is a photopolymer stamp….SUPER EASY to stamp…just see through and stamp away! Today I used the Soft Suede for the Tree and then Old Olive for the leaves!
I hope that you enjoyed this little bit of fall fun and I “Hope that your day is wonderful”. Here is an update on my friends son – he is doing FANTASTIC…I am so proud of him and his bravery is amazing. He is determined to get home as soon as possible and the best thing is his Mom is a nurse/physical therapist so she will be not only the BEST MOM (and she is) but also THE BEST THERAPIST for him!
I hope that if you are traveling this weekend, please be safe. We are at the best place in the world….HOME! Hannah is coming home so I am super excited to see her….and off to the barn we will go~ no matter how tired she is, she is never too tired to go ride!
See you tomorrow and get ready for another sweet card!
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by Susan Itell | Sep 2, 2016 | Christmas, Uncategorized |
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Well…how do you all like the new catalog? I swear, I still flip through it and find something else…we are just crazed stampers that LOVE IT when there are new kids on the block! I just giggle when I think if that as to me, it is GREAT that we still as adults get excited for new toys!
This is the card that I will send to you when you place an order with me of 35+. I was happy with the end result and I all say, this is one fabulous bundle and I totally would get the bundle as both the stamp and the framelits are true blues….plus you will save 10%
Earlier this week I had a call from a team member asking questions about the pine-cones and how they were to work with etc. My answer, I did not know as I have not played with them. I knew that I needed to do something about that as I adore her and she was thinking about making 100+ cards!
Here was my take and I hope that she likes it. This bundle is a simple “DREAM MACHINE” to work with as you can use the pine stamp…and then layer over the actual die cut pine so you would not have to cut so many pieces of the pine (I hope that makes sense) 🙄
If you look at the photos, you can see that I did stamp some of the pines….one color is Always Artichoke and the next one is Old Olive. (Did I surprise you with this color combination) I happen to really like Always Artichoke for the holidays (I think I am on an island as I know many of you are not a fan but I hope that this card will show you that it is a great color.)
The different framelits that are in the bundle are so versatile. You can use the easily to tuck in many projects that we do. I have a confession…when I went to grab a scrap of crumb cake…I must have picked up Sahara Sand and I did not realize it until I photographed it…..it still worked but I think I will do the ones for you in Crumb Cake
I will send you a PDF of this after I mail the cards but here is a tip that I do need to share (you know me, I love tips and tricks to help) I put a piece of Tear n Tape in the middle of the card (over top of the stamped pines) and then simple pressed down the loose pine!
Glue dots work great to do the “tuck in’s” for the other pieces….just play around and have fun!
Here is your project details….pin away as this is a great card to CASE, please email me if you need help with it, I will be glad to!
One more peak and then a reminder…
Go to the top of my blog and click on the PAW PRINTS REWARDS TAB...this is where all of the incentive offerings will be each month. I am trying to get you used to using the blog to your advantage to stay on top of the opportunities that you have!
Thoughts??? How do you like it? To me, it screams a traditional Christmas! Another thing that really, really makes my heart pitter patter…
Simple Joys (darn, I love both of those words) 🙂
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by Susan Itell | Sep 1, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Good Morning, again! This is my 2nd post today and you can click here to see the 1st….it’s a super cute card for the Pals Paper Art Challenge! We all have been waiting for this day, Sept. 1st…the NEW HOLIDAY CATALOG...and finally, YOU can order from it!
New month + New Catalog = INCENTIVES for YOU!
The hostess code for you to use this month is 2PB6N4VR
You can always go to the tabs below my headed and click on PAW PRINT REWARDS where you will see the monthly incentive from me as well as my loyalty program, Paw Prints Rewards ~ my way of thanking you with what you love, FREE STAMPS!
This month, there are 3 opportunities for you to earn additional goodies from me! (you will really…REALLY like #3)
#1 – With an order of $35+, you will receive a card from me….I do this every month and it is always a keeper one (well at least I think so 🙂 ) but you will have to wait until tomorrow to see it (but I think you know it will be cute)
#2 -With an order of $75+, you will receive this embossing folder from me! This is a beauty and a classic that is in the Holiday Catalog (page 20)
#3 – This month, I am throwing in a WOOT-WOOT EXTRA INCENTIVE for you! The end of the Stampin’ Up! year for me is Sept. 30th and I wanted to do something extra special for you as my appreciation for your support!
With an order of $75+ I will put your “name in a hat” and one lucky person will win this FABULOUS set of all of our markers. This is a $110.00 value and you can see it on page 181 in the annual catalog! Who wouldn’t want this – I know that I have all of my markers at my work area but I admit, I also have this as it is so easy to “pick up and go” if I am on the go ~ compact and ready to use!
And finally….this is something that you do not want to overlook….each week through September 21st there will be a new group of goodies that you can save 25% off.
Do you remember when we had weekly deals? Do you remember that you would be frustrated when they sold out…well, Stampin’ Up! is randomly offering SPECIAL OFFERS throughout the year and for the next 3 weeks, every week there will be offerings at a 25% discount from Annual Catalog ~ this is a super “add on” to your Holiday Catalog Order
CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW so you can read it without your readers!!! 😉
WHEW…..that was/is a lot to take in (I get it….trust me, I even am spouting Grey hairs from all of the scoop)….but now is the FUN PART….shopping in your jammies! You can hit that PAW PRINT below and go to my online store! Happy September 1st! 🙂
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