by Susan Itell | Aug 28, 2016 | Christmas, Step it up Sunday! |
Hello…hello – I am super excited to get your feedback as to which one you like better – I know that many of you enjoy the 2 day posts where I take a card on Saturday and then on Sunday make some changes and then get GREAT feedback from you guys….I have my pick but I am not going to tell you….(until tomorrow)
I know that I shared with you earlier this week that it seemed to be hard to get int he swing of creating a Christmas Card when it is soooo darn hot out…but I decided to give it a “scout’s try” and play with some of the new kids on the block!
Not many changes but you can see that there is a totally different “feel” to the card1 The white is so clean and crisp and then the Crumb Cake is so warm and homey.
Yesterday I did some simple scoring on the sides of the panel and today I used the Holly Embossing folder (remember, all of the products are always listed at the bottom of the post)
Yesterday I did not add the “berries” from the Christmas Pines Bundle and today I did, I think that extra POP is key!
I loved and appreciated the comments yesterday…This “pine” bundle is a TOTAL HOLIDAY CLASSIC. I am the very first to realize that purchasing framelits and dies can get expensive but I ask you….what is more classic than fresh greens at the holidays!
I encourage you to add all sorts of different shades of green (even it you think they look strange together) because in the end…it all works out! Isn’t nature wonderful – please do not get stressed with getting the colors and placement perfect – let it roll!!!
Embossing folders add a super fast WOW and this one, Holly is beautiful. I like the fact that the holly has swirls all around to continue a clean, crisp and classic feel! One think I discovered when I made this was when you look at the flip side, it is a fun pattern and actually it is hard to tell that it is holly~ I am going to play around it for a future post!
One thing that I wanted to share is how I adhered the pine…Believe it or not, I used glue dots!!!! They were right there in front of me so I thought, why not? Fast and DONE! I did add dimensionals behind the ornament!
Before you get to your last photo I want to give you the dimensions and a GREAT TIP!!!! This is SOOOOOO SILLY as the dimensions are a no brainer….just an A-2 card, 5 1/2″ X 4 1/4″ and then the Mat is the good old 1/4″ smaller, 5 1/4″ X 4″ and then run through the Big Shot.
NOW HERE IS YOUR TIP: The Big Shot and the precision plate…YOU NEED IT…it is like “peanut butter and jelly” – they just go together! These pines are soooooo detailed and beautiful. Trust me, you will loose your crackers if do not use the precision plate.
I will also share with you…at first I was even frustrated in the fact the the pines were not coming out easily but after I cut about (3) of them….it was MUCH BETTER. This might be crazy but I think that there are times that our “tools” need to get “conditioned”…anyway – I ADORE this die and it is one for eternity as it is truly timeless!
Remember, shopping in your jammies is in style!!!
Here is a BIG PAW PRINT for you to hit and go to my online store! Rememeber to check out my Paw Prints Program where I reward you with free stamps but shopping with me! I know that there are sooooo many AMAZING SUD’s out there and WOW – so much talent but I thank you for your support, your time and your feedback!
Please keep my friends son in your prayers, his surgery is tomorrow at 7:00. This is such a wonderful family.I took them dinner on Friday night and they are all so positive. It was hard not to shed a tear, I am just so sorry that they are going through this but we all know how blessed we are with medicine and technology today!
For you animal lovers out there…..the Dad is a Medevac Paramedic for the State and they just added another dog to their great home. The dog was a bomb search dog that needed to go out of service and talk about AMAZING….their other rescue dog loves to jump on a trampoline – I should take a video of it as it is a hoot – if you even say the “trampoline word” in front of him….he goes bonkers!!!
Thanks all…I know that most of the times I get off topic but…that’s just me! I truly love what I do and I love helping you reach your goals!
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by Susan Itell | Aug 27, 2016 | Christmas, Simple Saturday, Uncategorized |
Happy Weekend….I have a Simple Saturday card for you today but I do hope that you will pop back tomorrow to see the “stepped up” version…side by side – YOU decide! I adore reading your comments and getting feedback – this is how we all learn…each of us have gifts…have “nuggets” of tips and tricks and when we share through our comments…we all learn!
Before we get to the card for today….we have a BLOG CANDY WINNER…WOOT-WOOT to “Karen L” ( see her comment below) and please email me your address so I can get your goodies in the mail! I did enjoy reading your comments – WOW……I WANT TO GO TO A STAMP CAMP….LOVED that comment – wouldn’t it be a HOOT of a weekend if we could all be together.
When I was a Creative Memories Consultant, I held along with others a FANTASTIC WEEKEND retreat…it was filled with FUN, LAUGHTER, INSPIRATION and ENDLESS MEMORIES! I admit, it was a TON of WORK but days after the weekend…I was always ready to do it again!
Thanks for all of the great comments….
Now I must say, this is my kind of card…right up my alley and I am eager for you to see tomorrows to get your feedback ( I DO TREASURE your ideas and comments) – but I will say, this weekend post will definitely be in the running for one of my cards (I like to make up several different cards as I admit, I have a hard time deciding on just one)
Clean, Classic, FUN & DONE! Here is a great glimpse of the Regal DSP Paper Stack (Garden Green) – I LOVE these stacks and that is exactly why I always offer them with my product shares…so many of you have not had the opportunity to try them or many of you have overlooked them in the catalog, trust me…..I think I went almost 2 years before I discovered them! Remember my motto…
“When in doubt, pull the DSP Paper Stacks OUT!”
Here are the products used for this beauty! Pop back tomorrow to see the stepped up version but better than that for many of you…the dimensions and all of the tips and trick I did to make this clean and simple card! I can’t wait to hear how you like this card…I think it is a great way to KICK START Holiday Cards as I have really not shared a bunch yet (Truth be told, I found it hard to get int he mood for the Holidays when it is 95 degrees!) 😀
Again, many thanks for all of the comments yesterday – it was great fun to read through them. I will say, at least I found that I had other friends on the Island of not being a fan of that Paper Pumpkin Kit last month…..BUT….
I hope it showed you that there are ways to take something we have….change it to make it work for you! I think that the thing I liked the least about the kit was the paper, I am a traditional paper-crafter and it was just not my favorite but I loved the sentiments and floral stamps!
See you in the morning….I am excited for your feedback!
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by Susan Itell | Aug 26, 2016 | Blog Candy, Uncategorized |
Happy Friday! I have many confessions today….so let me start by getting them off of my chest!
(no worries, we are having BLOG CANDY so hang in there)
- I am glad it’s Friday…..it has been a challenging week and I just am happy that it is the end of the week! (whew…got that off my chest)
- I did not like this Paper Pumpkin Kit this month when I first saw it (double whew…but then I figured out how to make it work for me)
- I am sad as we have have to have several HUGE trees removed from our property because of a disease that has affected Ash trees in our state (it always makes me sad to see trees get damaged or have to be removed) and these were HUGE!
- I need your prayers, one of my dear friends son is having an open heart surgery on Monday that is very life threatening and the Mom is also going through her own battle with Breast Cancer, he is just 16 years old and they cutest, most polite young man you would ever meet….please keep this special family in your thoughts!
I thought that this was a FABULOUS quote that I think all of us could relate to….so I hope it touches your heart!
Let’s get to the GREAT STUFF, yesterday….many of you liked….really liked the card that I did. I too was happy with it because I am being honest, when this kit arrived...I was not jumping for joy! When I see that box in my mailbox ~ I am OVER THE MOON excited to rip into it…to see the stamp set, to see the color of ink spot…to see the papers and embellishments….and for some reason, it just didn’t hit me!
Below is the stamp set,I ADORE the “for you” stamp but when I saw that this video suggested to stamp the floral one over the DSP – that is what threw me over the edge. I guess that I am just that clean and simple stamper that likes the classics!
Below you can see the video of all of the products that are included and the the suggest ideas on how to put it together! (Guess you can tell that I was a bit of a rebel and did my own thing) This is a quick video and then below you will see how I made the products and stamps work for me!
To me, this is just a sweet clean and simple card and I love using multiple strands of Bakers Twine to adhere a bit of fru-fru. I like to use glue dots to hold then in place, same with the wooden elements. Maybe I am crazy and maybe it is an artistic think…but I do not “get” the look of stamping the flowers on top of this paper~ (Am I on an Island by myself)
Next one…I did a combo on this one! The little “pocket” is perfect for a gift card…but I thought why not put a piece of paper and stamp on it multiple times and make it interactive with a “pull” with some bakers twine! I liked the layers and the colors of this and the “pull” makes it fun and I am sure that it will bring a smile!
Now to the BLOG CANDY…..YIPPPEE !
I like it when we get some interactive chats going one so leave me a comment about the following question and randomly I ill pick a winner (using random.org) and someone will win all 3 of these cards!
When do you start making Holiday Cards?
If you do…how many are on your list?
I can’t wait to read the comments! Thanks for popping in and good luck!
p.s. – because so many of you liked the card yesterday, I will also stamp (3) cards with that stamp in the corners so you can play and color them in….so that means someone will win 6 cards! That deserves a HUGE WOOT-WOOT!
p.p.s- I hope that there is something “good” in your day! Thanks for always making me smile!
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by Susan Itell | Aug 25, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Happy Thursday to all and you know what Thursdays are for me….it a PPA Day and this week we have a fabulous color challenge that my sweet and super talented friend, Michelle Gleeson came up with ! These 3 colors together are fantastic – (just like her) I wanted to make a card that “looked like her style” and this gem is on the way to her!
Check out these colors and then please make sure that you go to the Pals Paper Art Site and see what all of the other designers came up with. There are some BEAUTIES….I just think that it is so fun to see all of the different ideas that come from the same color palette!
Do you know where this stamp came from??? PAPER PUMPKIN AUGUST 2016!!! YEP, I thought out of the box and I have a treat for you tomorrow to go even DEEPER with this kit and YOU will have the chance to not only win THIS card (I made many as it was sooooooo fun to make) and also some others that I used with the kit!
Here is the image of the Stamp Set this month! Honestly, when I first saw the stamp that I used for this card…..I did not like it…actually not one bit but then I was determined to try it and guess what?
Not only do I like it…..I LOVE IT!!!
I just love these colors together…so beautiful, so classic…just like Michelle and I know that she will love this card! The envelope punch board was the smile maker and the perfect finishing touch to this 4 1/4″ square card! Don’t you love the Dapper Denim DSP? This is from the paper stacks and remember, these are offered in my product share (share #3) and they are always a hit…..I know that if you were to purchase these a la carte – your piggy bank would be sad!
Here is your 411-Directory Assistance Photo for you to hover over and Pin. I hope that this shows you that it can be done….to take “what is suggested to do in the kit” – and make it something totally different! This is why the Paper Pumpkin Program works!
Please remember, POP back tomorrow and you could win some BLOG CANDY….I have something FUN planed for you all for just coming in…..seeing what I am up to and then leaving me a comment! I know that we all have mixed thoughts and feelings about the Paper Pumpkin Program, I was determined to make it work for me this month!
See you tomorrow…..but in the meantime….how do you like this card – I would love to hear your thoughts with a comment. Water-coloring is fun and the Aqua Painter makes is easy to feel like Picasso….we all are Picasso’s!
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