by Susan Itell | Apr 23, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Good Morning! This is such a strange time of the year for us…CHANGE….I know…I know – we all do not like to embrace change ~ but change is just a part of life!
This weekend I am showcasing some of my all time favorite stamps that are walking the plank! It’s ok as they will be available for a while so I say….if you like them…then go for it! We all know that it comes down to what you like…what your style is….basically, what makes you roll!
I have blogged about this stamp set before…and when I have been going down “memory lane”.….(I just love that lane)…I saw this stamp set, Pictogram Punches…and I knew that I had to make it center stage for you! Well….do you like it????
The other star stamp set that I used was Six Sided Sampler..another true blue! We have so many true blue’s that it is hard to showcase them all…but trust me, you will love the new catalog!
This is a clean and simple “Susan card” and again, I am USING UP MY DSP……how about YOU?????? This has been a fun challenge for me to do and I am feeling’ good about clearing’ out my DSP!
Remember a tip that I have shared with you….when you layer like this….always stamp the image 1st and then add the one that you stamped and POPPED out with the the coordinating punch…..this make it look so fun!
How about those pearls….they truly are a girls best friend! Little accents like this are truly the icing on the cake!
Me beloved envelope…to me it is the 1st impression to set the tone of the card and I highly encourage you to take a bit of “extra time” to do the same…the way that I look at it is…you will smile and the mailman will smile…..and then the recipient of the card will smile –
I ask you…HOW CAN YOU GO WRONG?
I do hope that you will pop back tomorrow to see how I changed it up a bit…and then you can decide….which one you like! Below you will see your 3 friends (the shopping links for the sale) and then the products I used for today’s card!
Have a fabulous day and I cannot wait to see how you like tomorrows card….(now don’t get too excited)…but I think that it will make you happy, and if you are happy….I AM HAPPY!
Until tomorrow! 🙂
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by Susan Itell | Apr 22, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Good morning! Here you go….you have asked my for a video on how I do the water-coloring and the highlighting of Sahara Sand….so grab the popcorn and watch this video….(be easy on me….I am trying)
I really, really adore this single stamp – a true blue keeper in my eyes! I was a SILLY SUSAN again 🙂 as I wanted to also tie this in with the Pals Paper Art Challenge….it is a color challenge and below you will see the colors….(I did it – might be hard to see….the dots in the DSP are pool party and the ink I used was daffodil delight)
I hope that you will pop over to see what is going on over there this week…the designers did a fantastic job….always inspiration to the max!
This is truly my kind of card…clean…simple…yet FUN! The sky is the limit with the colors and also the total feel of the card by changing up a sentiment here and there! This is a notecard size….love the convenience and also the price! 🙂
I had a ball making this card and I was serious….I think that I made 25+ of them. I am finally getting caught up on notes that I needed to write and I thought that this was a great card to make up int he masses and send a super sweet card!
I love it, what do you think? You can see that I am keeping true to USING UP THAT DSP …..because we have some BEAUTIFUL papers coming our way before you know it and YEP – I will be doing a product share….
Here is the 411 on the card so you can file away! If you are new to my blog…WELCOME and I hope that you subscribe to my blog so you do not miss a dose of fun and inspiration! I am going to try to be putting more videos out so also…please share my videos and if there is something that you would like me to do a video on….please let me know!
Loved your comments yesterday….it seems like Daisy needs to make an appearance . I must say (and I am not being mean as I adore her) but she is not looking to good right now. Pigs shed their hair once a year and she is going through and (awkward time – notice I did not say she looks ugly) as in my eyes…she is the most beautiful pig in the whole wide world!
I’ll work on it…I also have a great series of pictures to share with you with the dogs and a bone….it is tooooooo darn cute!
Continue to have fun with the retired products…there are some keepers. Remember, with an order of 35.00 + I will send you a beautiful handmade card that I water colored and with a 75.00+ I will love to send you an aqua painter as I showcased in the video as well as the card!
I hope that you enjoyed the video and please feel free to email me if I can be of help! Have a fabulous day and until tomorrow…
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by Susan Itell | Apr 21, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Good Morning and many thanks for the comments yesterday and sending John Birthday wishes…we did have a great day together and it is wonderful to see him take a deep breath and not be so stressed. For those of you that are involved with a CPA firm, than you know what I am talking about….Tax Season is the pits….easy as that!
Before we get to what I want to talk about….John ADORED and burst into laughter about the comment that Ann said: His reply – take her a walk!!!???? Maybe only to the grill!
There has been lots of ?’s and I am sure that you have receive a ton of emails from amazing SUD’s from all over….as this is an exciting time and darn I wish that you could see the catalog…as it is a “keeper” and I think that you all are going to love it!
Below you will see the links for you to click on and see. Because I do not have a physical Catalog in my hands…it has taken me some time to let it “sink in” so I want to best explain the process of what Stampin’ Up! does when they unveil a new catalog.
Here is a handy PDF that you can print off….(I find it easy to go through the catalog and really see the changes!
I also try to put myself in the shoes of someone that is new to Stampin’ Up! as I can give you an analogy of being a party and no one introduces you to people because they figured that you knew them????(sound familiar to anyone…..I dearly adore John but he is the worst when we go to business functions together)
Monday, the below lists were unveiled to me and you. Because I can see the new catalog on line (darn, it is hard to scroll through but I’m making the most of it) and it has taken me some time to have some light shed to my little Simple Susan brain!
The stamp sets ~ Stampin’ Up! will continue to produce retiring stamps through May 21 so please take a look and see if there are some goodies that you really want!
Bundles ~ when you see items that are bundles on the retired list….that does not necessarily mean that the stamp set and coordinating product that was grouped together to make it a bundle is being retired…it just means that they are no longer “bundled” and we know what that means…a 15% discount to you. This is why IF you want one of the bundles that I have listed in the supplies at the end of the post…I would snatch them up now as naturally you will save 15%. (darn, it is hard to put into words….I hope that this makes sense)
So “reading between the lines”, the products listed in the bundles below will be sticking around…they just will NOT be in a bundle form!
Everything Else – now this is a whole different ballgame…this is a HOT area as this is the WHILE SUPPLIES LAST area….so if you are on that fence – HOP OVER!
My top 3 picks that are MUST HAVES: (I will continue to share with you over future posts some other products that I think are ones to watch and act on)
Envelope Liner Framelits – I will never understand this one…hopefully they will reconsider….(fingers crossed)
Craft Scissors – They are THE BEST scissors in the world – I have 2 – one for Paper, the other for Ribbon (cuts ribbon amazingly) and I admit…I purchased some extras for gifts and hmmmmmm maybe Blog Candy someday – you never know!
White Gel Pen – YIKES…what???? really?????? I just figured this one out last night and I am in dashes and dots mourning!
Clearance Rack – you are used to this one…but keep a watch on it as Stampin’ Up! will add more items in there. They do usually notify us and you betcha that we will give you the heads up on it…
Whew…I know that this was a lot to take in but I do hope that it was help to you. Please email me if you need help ~ I know that it can be overwhelming but it will be ok….trust me, you are going to love the new kids on the block!
Please pop back tomorrow as I have one of the retiring stamps that I am sad about (bet you can guess it) 😥 and a quick video for you teaching you how I use the aqua painter with it.
Remember, with a $35.00+ order from me this month, you will receive a super cute card from me and with a $75.00+ order you will get 2 gifts, the card and an Aqua Painter……tomorrow you will see how easy it is….it is your friend…not a big bad scary monster!
Thanks for hanging in there through this explanation….just want you to be “in the know” 🙂
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by Susan Itell | Apr 20, 2016 | Birthday, Uncategorized |
Today is a super special day at our home…it is John’s birthday and being out of Tax Season is the best gift he could be given plus we are to have great weather so that is an added plus. We are going to go to lunch with him Mom (she is doing great) so it will be a nice day!
In keeping with the LET’S USE UP OUR DSP…..here is a great card that would make any Birthday special! This layout would also be super-de-duper with any DSP and any sentiment! Remember…POP OUT OF THE BOX and stretch yourself….I believe in you…I know you can do it!
I have a parade of pictures for you and I hope that it inspires you to use up your DSP and make a fun layout like this! Here is a tip…you do not have to worry about being perfect with matching up the pieces…you can use the sliver of paper (tip top taupe) is what I used….and this creates a balance if there are any boo-boo’s….YOU SEE…I even like to teach you tricks!
You know how I feel about bakers twine...BUY IT…if it is on clearance…BUY IT….why? 1st – it is super affordable and 2nd, it creates a great effect…each and every time. I like using glue dots to hold it in place….works line a charm!
I have shared this with you before, I probably never purchased Bakers Twine for my 1st couple of years with Stampin’ Up! and once I took the plunge….I learned, it is a card makers friend as it not as bulky as other ribbons!
I anchored the bakers twine with a dimensional and then anchored the ends with a glue dot. Then…I added to bow over top. Again, I hope that you see that this is a simple way to make a WOW happen fast!
Now look at this beauty….one classic card! Look at the envelope liner framelits…..I am STILL SCRATCHING MY HEAD why they are being retired….I adore them and I think they are the “icing on the cake” – I will continue to use them and I highly recommend that if you do not have them…you need them.Simple as that!
Here is you picture to Pin to keep for future reference. We all love Pinterest and it is so easy to keep the cards you like in one place!
In the products below you will see that I showed the BUNDLES for this…..true you can purchase them not as a bundle but I would do the bundle. It is being retired. If you think that you would not use the stamp set a bunch, then I would just purchase the party punches – theses are fantastic and I do not understand why they are leaving. (They would be great in shaker cards)
Remember….you can click the shop now button and then you will see the retired goodies right there…..See you tomorrow…..we have some chatting to do!!!
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