by Susan Itell | Jun 18, 2016 | Uncategorized |
I admit, I am happy that my blog posts are getting back on track with the regular features that I like to do and also it seems like you like them as well! Now let’s have a quick chat as this is not going to be a long post….it simply does not get any simpler than this….agree????
This is what I call a “P,S &I” card – PAPER, STAMP & INK CARD!
One thing that I am a tad bit sad about is that the pictures are not the best. I hope that you can imagine how clean and classic this simple card is with the White, Emerald Envy and Night of Navy – what a CLASSIC trio!
After doing the “formula” posts this week I thought to myself…there is absolutely nothing wrong in keeping it simple….to me ~ simple is doable…simple is easy to duplicate and a card like this never goes out of style!
This stamp set, Thankful Thoughts is one to have on your shelf. The sentiments, the fonts, the inside sentiments that you can use make this a must have as we can always use a “keeper” thank you set!
Just using “speed tools” like the Big Shot and the NEW Layering Circle Framelits brought this card together in a flash. You all know by now that I adore the DSP Stacks and this fun polka dot set the stage for today!
Another thing that sets the stage…the FUN and BOLD Sentiment – LOVE IT….I am over the moon happy that Stampin’ Up! has come out with many new stamp sets in the new catalog and this one is for sure a keeper!
Do you see what I mean? This sentiment inside the card is a quick stamp to make a fun card in a jif!This makes me smile and when I smile – I am happy!
Again, “P,S &I” card – PAPER, STAMP & INK CARD!
Did you notice that in the below picture that I am using (2) different DSP’s – The In Color DSP Stack and then the Floral Boutique DSP for the envelopes. This is one thing that I love about product shares…you can get a bit of everything and SEE what is new….(I will offer another Product Share at the end of the month)
I wanted to use something different for the envelopes and flipping through my swatch book….BINGO – I found the perfect paper!
I hope that you are not disappointed with the simplicity of this card. This is my kind of card. Please pop back tomorrow to see what I have up my sleeve. Remember, little changes can make a difference….can you guess what tomorrow will bring? Enjoy the day….
p.s. – don’t forget ~ tomorrow is Fathers Day!
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by Susan Itell | Jun 17, 2016 | Birthday, Uncategorized |
Here is the last day this week that I will share with you another “formula” of a layout. Today I am showing you how to adapt this layout with a vertical A-2 card versus the square cards that I showcased to you the past 2 days…I hope that this has show you how you can make changes and have them work for your needs!
I am sure you have seen this ADORABLE little fox and OH SO MUCH MORE on a bunch of blogs….I “get it” as he is the cutest guy that has come down the pike since my blind date with John over 28+ years ago! 🙂
Enjoy the pictures and please sketch this layout and put it in your memory bank. I am going to do this type of posts with you in the future as I know how it helped me tremendously and I know that you will learn and gain confidence as well with your stamping and creating.
Both of these pictures (above and below) are great additions to your crafting obsession as they both with create fun and special projects. I usually do not do a bunch with punch art but there is something fun and special about this bundle. TIP: – I would definitely purchase it as a bundle as not only will you save 10% but you will also save soooo much time in not having to fussy cut out the pieces!
You can go to Pinterest and put in Foxy Friends and hang on to you hat – you will smile…you will be inspired…you will see that you need this bundle.
As I have shared throughout the week, the POP up of the stamped focal element makes the depth and dimension and instant blue ribbon. Today I chose to use an embossing folder on the card – love the touch and feel it gives. TIP: I like to use the “green glue” to adhere the embossed wood elements….because of the nooks and crannies of the embossed pieces, I think it is easier to work with to get it “just right”
This is a new product that came out with the new catalog and it comes with all orders of the Big Shot now. Many of us have the platform that has all of the tabs (that really can be a bit annoying to flip) but this one not only elimantes that but it gives a much cleaner and crisp end result with your projects.
Remember the other day I posted about the Stampin’ Up! You Tube channel? Well…here is another great example of a fantastic video that will help spotlight for you the scoop on this new product and actually a product review of the Big Shot.
I highly recommend for you to watch this video because we have so many new thinlits, detailed dies, embossing folders etc…it gives you a great glimpse of how to use this must have tool to the most effective way it can be used.
I purchased it and love it….the results are super and there was no guilt on my part to saying goodbye to the other platform.
TIP: – You can see that I matted the dot paper in White. I originally was going to do it in Calypso Coral but once I looked at it I thought it was “too much” – again, this is a way that you can learn to see what works for you. Paper adds so much. With a simple and clean layout like this you can see that the level of difficulty is very low…it is just layering and keeping it simple.
Adorable, just adorable! You could easily change the sentiment to say….thinking of you or I miss you. This would be a cute one to make up in the masses and then leave the sentiment off and then you can add it when needed! Simple works for me!
Here is a quick run down on the dimensions. You can go back to Wednesdays Post and see the dimensions that I used for that card and then see that the “basic formula” is the same, just some tweaks to make it work for the paper and stamps you are using!
- A-2 card in Thick Whisper White, 4 1/4″ X 5 1/2″
- White Mat 4″ X 5 1/4″
- Smokey Slate DSP Dot Paper 3 3/4″ X 5″
- White stamped piece, 2 1/4″ X 3″ and then matted in Calypso Coral 2 3/8″ X 3 1/8″. I stamped the fox face on a piece of scraps and then used the puch to POP him out with a dimensional on the back
- Embossed Pool Party, 1 1/4″ X 3 3/4″ and 1/2″ X 3″
How can you not smile when seeing this cute little guy! I am sure that this would make anyone’s Birthday a special day! I think that it is the combination of the “fun fox” and then the sassy script in the sentiment – the balance just seems to work! THOUGHTS?
Let’s all have a great weekend…I am super excited to go see Stanley show tomorrow and I have a secret for him and then I will share it with you on Monday….his birthday was on Tuesday (good thing he is a horse so he won’t be mad at me with being late) but of course I need to recognize his special day and trust me, I will have plenty for the barn and his buddies!
We are BACK ON TRACK for the weekend….I hope to see you back tomorrow for Simple Saturday! YIPPEE!!!
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by Susan Itell | Jun 16, 2016 | Super Easy |
Let’s chat….I really like this card – I mean I REALLY like this card! I am excited for you to “take it all in” and see that it is basically the same as yesterday but a change of the stamp set…the DSP and PRESTO a new card with a totally different look!
It is my hopes that you can see that you do not need to reinvent the wheel each time you sit down to make a card! Literally, the longest part for me in making this card was to pick the stamp set and paper.
I have blogged before using this stamp set….to me, a great sentiment stamp set and great paper – BAM…you are good to go! Did you notice the little dapper denim heart? It is from the Owl Builder Punch – a quick and effective “add on” that adds the perfect touch!
Do you remember the blog post I did about my favorite paper? Well…this one honestly was not my 1st pick BUT once I saw it in person – LOVE IT….the colors are so yummy. I have a confession, I am not crazy about the stamp sets that coordinate with this paper but I LOVE the paper and I hope that you can see that even though certain parts of a “suite” might not be your style….go deeper and see if you can make them work in other ways like I did today.
On Saturday when Jeanie and I went to that “Shoe Box Swap” – we were amazed at how many people used Delightful Dijon…and I thought, I must give it a try. I do not know about you…but – I think it takes a while to get comfy with the in colors…and I am super happy with the end result – one classic card.
As I said yesterday – the envelope punch board is the BEST tool to make you look amazing! Having the ability to make a CA-ZILLION different sizes of envelopes and also like Sonny said yesterday, you can make bows as well!
One more look at this handsome…classic card – isn’t this sentiment wonderful. This card is going to a special someone that MADE MY DAY when I received a super cute, super sweet – card from her. You all know that I adore my animals and I admit, my heart is still heavy with Eddie. He truly was the best…I know we did the right thing but I do miss him – I am sooooooo used to him being by my side – ALL OF THE TIME.
When you go back and look at yesterdays card…you can clearly see the similarities. The only changes I made was I “tweaked” the width of the DSP Strips to make it work with the pattern of the paper. Little tweaks is all that you need!
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I just had to share this picture with you… Milo is filling my heart. He adores me and I adore him. While we were gone, I did miss him – and our “jack of all trades” kept texting me telling me that he was great – all of the animals were great!
When we arrived home and when I walked in the door, he melted. He was sooooo excited to see me and it was like he needed to know that we were ok. The below picture is him CRASHING while I took a shower, he never left my side.
You can see his leg that he was shot. It bows out a bit but it does not seem to affect him – he has the heart and appreciation of the BIGGEST MOUNTAIN one could ever climb – truly a special boy~ I do still take him over to see Earlene…and she love it! This is truly a story of fate….I adore him and the JOY that he brings Earlene is amazing. She will often call me and say “How is our perfect dog today”?
Please pop back tomorrow as I will share with you ANOTHER version of this “formula” in a regular A-2 card…I know that you will love it but the main point that I want you to see and embrace is….find a “formula/layout” that makes you happy and just ROLL WITH IT!
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by Susan Itell | Jun 15, 2016 | Fun & Cute!, Uncategorized |
Good Morning and Happy “hump” day…when I was a child, we always called Wednesday “hump” day and we always had Meatloaf on Wednesdays when I was growing up! I happen to be a big fan of Meatloaf but I confess, I forget about making it!
Well…before we get to the ins and outs of today’s card I want to say a big THANKS for the feedback from Monday and your wish will be granted….I will share with you a shaker card and then hopefully be able to break it down for you so you will see that YOU can make one as well!
I am so happy that many of you already use the Stampin’ Up! You Tube Channel for inspiration and help. I will say….if there is a tool that I am not exactly sure how to use correctly, I go right to the channel and type the product in the search and usually there is a product video showcasing what I am looking for! To subscribe to the channel you simple hit the subscribe button and then you will get notifications when Stampin’ Up! offers a new video!
Let’s get to this FUN card. You already know that it is FUN because of the classic color combo – Black and White with a POP of color (melon mambo) does it every time. This is what I call a “FORMULA CARD” as I want you to see the simple and classic layout I am using and then I want you to pop back tomorrow as I will use the exact same dimensions but change the paper, stamps etc…and you will see how using a “FORMULA” is a friend!
You know by now I adore square cards ~ but….if you do not care for them ~ no worries, just change the base card size and make some adjustments to the dimensions I am going to share with you. Here you go with the dimensions but I do hope that you will pop back tomorrow to see how I kept the same layout but made a totally different card.
Here you go: (you can see that there is no sentiment) as the sky is the limit with this…I could leave it blank, I could do a Happy Birthday….use you imagination!
- Melon Mambo Card Base is a 4 1/2″ square
- White is 4 1/4″ square
- DSP is 4″ square
- Top Dot DSP is 1/4″ X 3 3/4″ and the lower dot 1 1/4″ X 3 5/8″
- The stamped image is 2″ X 3″ and then matted in Black 2 1/8″ X 3 1/8″
The envelope was super easy to do as I used the handy envelope punch board. I often laugh when I am using this tool as I think of 2 things….
- How can this piece of plastic be just $20.00 and do so many different things
- Why did I let it sit on my shelf for so long before using it….I use to think that it was super hard to use but once you “get it”, it is like riding a bike!
I do love making my own envelopes, it is that little extra touch that finishes off your card. I have been having many requests to do a post on Envelopes….next week I will sneak on in for you all!
I hope that I make you smile and I hope that you can see that having a “formula” can and will be your friend. This thing that we all do….making cards is FUN and we all have different styles and different levels of interest with our designs/layouts. You know me, I am SIMPLE SUSAN and I find “comfort” in working from a “formula” – it is like the card I blogged about on Sunday from Lisa Poe…that is a FABULOUS “formula” – keep these in your memory bank and you will always have inspiration!
We are 1/2 way through the month…the new catalog has been launch...(and it is super fabulous) and summer is getting to be in full swing. Please do not overlook the incredible incentive that Stampin’ Up! is offering for just this month…you can pick ANY (2) stamps sets your heart desires for FREE with your “Ultimate Bundle”…the starter kit that allows you to pick $125 of ANY product and just pay $99 PLUS you can pick 2 Free Stamp Sets!
Please feel free to email me or if you want to go for the deal….click here and get the deal, (I know you will smile) 🙂
It truly is as simple as this, nothing more, nothing less. I think that many of you think that there is an obligation…there simply isn’t. It is YOUR option if you choose to purchase anything again. Period! 🙂 I love hobbyist and I totally welcome hobbyist…we all like a deal, a discount…!
In closing, this has been a horrific week for our country. I am still in such disbelief but you all know I have a very, very special place in my heart for animals…please click on the below picture and see and read how these dogs are bringing comfort to people in Orlando. There IS good out there and I hope that we all know that kindness does prevail and matter! Now go have a FABULOUS DAY!
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