by Susan Itell | Aug 4, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Good morning and Happy Thursday!
Every Thursday means it’s a Pals Paper Art Challenge day! Today’s sketch is from the very talented, Linda Callahan, and I tried my best to think out of the box… Did I get you with that subject line? You were probably thinking…what the heck?
Let me explain….I think Linda is one super talented stamper and PAL….and I wanted to honor her sketch by doing something fun and whimsical. I adore this Fox and it is simply amazing all of the things you can do with it – check out Pinterest and I am sure that you will be HITTING the button to purchase it!
Every year it gets harder and harder to buy for “older peeps” for the holidays….even though they adore gift cards…I like to ask them for some ideas and then surprise them! I thought that if I sent them this card now they would do one of two things….
- Think that their Mom has totally lost it.
- Laugh so much that they might really think – this was a good idea and what the heck – it is a cute card!
Were you wondering where this sentiment came from? It is from the Snow Place Stamp Set and I did a simple masking to only highlight the 2 words of “Christmas already?”- I know that it will make them laugh! This stamp set was carried over from last year and I am happy as it was super popular last year!
I know that you all are getting super excited to see the new Holiday Catalog and guess what – YOU SHOULD BE as it is super fun….something for everyone. I do admit, this DSP, This Christmas,that is in the Annual Catalog is still one of my holiday favorites as to me….it is traditional with its color…its designs…just a “Classic Christmas”
I know that I have not blog a ton on the new layering framelits that were unveiled in the catalog and WHY??? The best answer I can give you is that there are sooooo many great stamps that I wanted to share with you BUT….these new framelits are fabulous as there are so many options, with the circles alone you get 16 different sizes in both the circle shape but also the scallops – I say WOOT-WOOT!
In the below photo you can see that instead of cutting out a circle and layering it on top….I cut a circle out of the “green print” and then nestled and adhered it (the red print) into the cut out one. This is a fun thing to do and try it with many circles in a variety of papers….you will smile – trust me!
Here is your fun picture for you to add to your files or pin it! By doing this, you will be able to see at a glance the “ins and outs” but if you need further help….please email me!
I am sure that I will receive (3) phone calls from the peeps laughing….Every year I vow to get a grip on my Holiday chopping EARLY.…so I can enjoy the Holiday Season (well…we all like that “special shopping” experience when everything is decorated) and yep, I will do that as that’s what we do as Moms….BUT I do like to get a bunch finalized as I ADORE cooking, baking and simply making handmade gifts!
I do hope that you pop over to the Pals Paper Art Site and see all of the beauties that the design team came up with – WOWZA…there are so many FUN cards and I invite you to play along with this sketch….super fun!
How do you like my BIG Paw Print “Shop Button”….I think that it is adorable – this will take you to my on line store and also you will see the specific products that I used for today’s card…under it!
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by Susan Itell | Aug 3, 2016 | 3-D Projects, Fun & Cute!, Just Because..., Uncategorized |
Good Morning! Before we get to the post today…I need to say 3 words to you and I hope that they hit your heart…
I AM BLESSED!!!
I returned home yesterday and with not having my own computer with me…and having very little time of being able to hop on the internet at the hotel ~ yesterday when I went to type up this post…I saw that there were 59 messages/comments left….I have not had a chance to read them but all I can say is WOW and thank you!
All is good and it will only get better. For all of you out there…you know how scary it is to see a loved one….let’s say…not them self! We are on the right track and I think that you can tell my personality through my blog, I am one determined person and when it comes to a “bear cub” – I am GAME ON…so all is good and we are on the right track!
Every month I offer a hostess code as well as 3 opportunities for you….This month’s hostess code is 3QACMWVP
- Earn “Paw Prints” from your purchases from me….(see the tab at the header of the blog post)
- Earn this card, with a purchase of $35 +
- Earn this card + a gift (this month is the Petal Burst Embossing Folder) with a purchase of 75+
p.s. – if you already have this folder (you are a smart stamper) so please just let me know what folder you would like) 😀
To me…this is a fun, practical and functional card! Keep it for yourself or gift it to a friend, YOUR CHOICE (I won’t tell)…and starting this month, I will send you a PDF with the dimensions, the in’s and out’s of this card so you can make it again and again!
One thing that I will say is….Over the next week….I am going to be showcasing stamp sets that are going to have “friends….very good friends” in the NEW HOLIDAY CATALOG! (just saying…it is AWESOME)
I know….I know…..we just were so excited for the new annual catalog…but hang onto your BROOMS (Halloween), LEAVES (fall and paisleys), HOLIDAY FUN (Christmas) and NEW YEAR (WOOT-WOOT)…so much to see – so much to take in!
Here is another look at this fun card! Isn’t it amazing what PAPER can do? With all of the great tools that we have (framelits, big shot, punches)….we can make some real beauties! I would love to send this your way….
Catching up is not easy….but I will try to make it fun! I have many “friends” at my work area, mainly Milo and Rosie…and they are great listeners! Email by email, I will get caught up!
Because I left in a “no plan rush”, John did a fabulous job with the animals! Dear, sweet, poor old Arnold….he is doing much better but it took until Monday for his abscess to give him relief so we are all good there….but dear sweet fat Daisy (the pig) lost her hair…..yep…they do that once a year and she is not pretty…actually not one bit.….good news is, she will grow a beautiful new coat and be ready for a photo shoot! (truth be told, I am the ONLY one that likes her….but that’s ok – she is a good girl!!!)
Below is the line up of the products used for this beauty but just think – this can easily be yours…..and you know what – I know you will smile! Again, I missed you guys but I needed to be RIGHT WHERE I WAS…..and I thank you for your concern!
Remember, the Thoughtful Branches (limited edition is in FULL BLOOM that you can order now) so don’t wait – remember, it is a limited edition product that many of you took advantage of yesterday….(smart shoppers, and I have added the Hostess Code for you)…..please remember to add the hostess code of 3QACMWVP! Happy Shopping!
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by Susan Itell | Jul 30, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Hello all and I am going to keep this super short. I had a curve ball thrown my way yesterday and had to quickly hop on a plane to be there for a PEEP. I literally have a change of clothes.
I realize that post are about cards etc…but then again, you know me~ I bring “ME” into my posts as it is who I am…what I am about. All is good and he is right where he needs to be and I am where I need to be….with him.
I feel incredibly blessed to have so many amazing cyber friends and I ask you….please think of us. I am not sure how long I will be away but you will see a HAPPY POST one morning and hopefully smile and say – “SHE IS BACK”
I do want you to know that I am SUPER HAPPY as we are finally getting to the bottom of a condition that no one has been able to figure out…and THAT IS GREAT NEWS.
I am trying to stay super positive and please do me a favor…continue to do that special thing that we love to do….share kindness!
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by Susan Itell | Jul 29, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Woot-Woot…it is Friday and I am doing the HAPPY DANCE as I have great news, Arnold has turned the corner and doing soooooo much better! Being responsible for a 31 year old horse that you happen to love to death is hard to see when their are not feeling well. I think in the next 48 hours we will be acting like a 25 year old (and that is old as well for a horse). His trusty Donkey has been by his side like a perfect nurse.
I have had to be a bit quiet in “Command Stampin’ Central” as I feel like I am constantly going down to check him….but knock on wood…we are coming around! The Vet came out yesterday and was so surprised at how great he looked (other than his bum foot)
You know what is also the best….having John and the peeps check in with me throughout the day as they know that I have been so upset about my dear sweet Arnold. It is all about love and kindness…that is what WE ALL need more of!
Today I am sharing with you some FUN from a very special stamper, Georgette! You all know that I adore DSP and I do try to share with you ways to use it….NOT JUST LOOK AT IT ….and Georgette is the QUEEN of using DSP. When the new catalog came out and I saw this print…I knew that I would have won any bet that this would be right up her alley!
Georgette sent me (3) cards using this fabulous DSP and I just had to share them with you! I hope that you enjoy the pictures and that you also can leave Georgette some Stampin’ Love Comments (let’s hope she looks at my blog today as she does not know that I am doing this)
I am just thrilled with our DSP papers as they truly are beautiful! Please do not be afraid to use them in a bold way like you see in these below pictures….SHOW THEM OFF – let them SHINE!!!!
This below one TOTALLY STUMPED me when I saw it…..look closely – she used the Lemon Paper for the house…so darn clever! I hope that Georgette will chime in and let us know the ins and outs of her watercoloring, just beautiful!
How about this one….it is just “PEAR PERFECT” – what a fun card and do you notice the pear from last year’s DSP../WOW – what a great use of the paper. Just look at this envelope….amazing!
I say a STANDING OVATION for Georgette and many thanks for sharing your talent. If you have time….please leave her some Simple Stampin’ love with a comment!
It is the 29th and that means that there is just 2 more days to take advantage of EARNING IN JULY…..SPENDING IN AUGUST! I have been trying to work on my blog to make it more user friendly at the very top of my blog you will see “Paw Prints Rewards”….this is where you can go Monthly to see the card that I will make for you with a $35 purchase and then with a $75 purchase, you get a double whammy – the card and a gift!
I just think that this is ONE BEAUTIFUL CARD! I am both proud and excited to send it your way! LOVE this paper….works great with today’s post in letting the DSP SHINE!
What can I say but SUPER CUTE!!!! This is a FUN Embossing Folder that you will see me use over the weekend……and I know you – you will love it!
Have a fabulous day…..we had some much needed rain yesterday so my hopes are to get up…..ride Oscar and have a great day….how about you!?!?!?!
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