by Susan Itell | Apr 12, 2016 | Thank You, Uncategorized |
I told you that I was going to share with you this week how to use up DSP that I know we all have in our work areas…I will try to inspire you to USE IT UP…We bought it because we liked it…so ask yourself – how can I use it up!
I think many of us are fearful of using a bold pattern like this one but just look at these colors, they are yummy…and keeping the sentiment simple is all that is needed!
Here is another single stamp….just love them. This is a wood mount stamp and I wish that you could see how stained the wood part is….I have used it a TON!!! I love the look of water-coloring….it is so fun and whimsical.
The linen thread is making a return – I think that the color and texture is perfect with this print. Use a simple glue dot to hold it in place – love those little dots!
The other thing that I think makes this such a “statement card” is the richness of the Very Vanilla…don’t get me wrong – I adore white but there is an instant warmth to this! If you have this print…and have found it hard to use…try something special like this….they would also make a super gift of notecards for a friend!
Here is your “scoop” for you pinterest love….just hover over the picture and pin it away for the future! Pinterest is a fabulous site and truly makes it easy for you to refer back to.
One last peak….I hope that you liked it….I hope that it inspired you to look at the DSP that you have stashed away….PULL THEM OUT…and put them on a card…you’ll be happy and the person that you send it to will smile!
You know what today is….Tuesday Deals……click here to see the offerings. I blogged yesterday that next Tuesday the 18th will be the last day but please do not worry, Stampin’ Up! will be offering special throughout the year (I am sure that they will be great)
I hope to see you tomorrow…..it is a BLOG HOP……Let’s go to the hop….let’s go to the hop!!!! 🙂 Have a great day….thanks for being you!!!
Like this:
Like Loading...
by Susan Itell | Apr 11, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Woot-Woot…a new week and I feel like Contractor trying to cross off my to do’s list…as I feel like there is a mountain of “stuff” that needs to be looked after. One day at a time….BUT ~ I want to make sure that you are aware of a change…
On Tuesdays we are so used to waking up to see what items Stampin’ Up! has included in the 25% off Weekly Deals. Well…sad news 😥 ~ the Weekly Deals are going away on April 18 – so Stampin’ Up! is loading up the Weekly Deals until the 18th!
Check out all the items that are in this week’s Weekly Deals – there are some keepers!
Click here to see them but remember that today is the last day!!!
These items are only available thru today and tomorrow will be our last wave of deals…this week – HANDS DOWN….my picks –
- Rose Garden Framelits….there is so much that you can do with these framelits without a stamp set…I have blogged many times about these!
- Sunburst Framelit Die – who doesn’t love sunshine!
- Gift Card Framelit – We always LOVE to fru-fru up gift cards!
There are some keepers and today is the last day to order these gems today…and tomorrow when you wake up….you will see the last week of these deals. My feeling is….when you can get a higher priced product at 25% off…I say WOOT-WOOT!!!!
There is some great news….instead of the weekly deals…Stampin! Up! will be offering every several months a bigger group of offerings at a discounted price….so the moral of the story is,,,there will STILL be DEALS to make us smile!
Enjoy the day and until tomorrow!
Like this:
Like Loading...
by Susan Itell | Apr 10, 2016 | Step it up Sunday!, Uncategorized |
Good Morning and Happy Sunday to all! Yesterdays post I call the layout a “formula” so today I ask you ….are your engines revving?Today’s card is a little stepped up but I asked my best critic in the whole wide world….John, and he voted for today’s card!
Basically the same elements but the addition of the Black Honeycomb Paper from the Pretty Petals DSP Stack added that extra layer of interest to step this card up a bit! Here you go….side by side – you decide!
Before we get to the DSP change up…I wanted to show you the mechanics behind the flower to add the linen thread. The pictures below will share with you the tips that I do to make it easy!.
Remember: In card making there are always ways to “hide” things to make it easier for us in the long run! No stressing…just fun! What would we do without our adhesives and stampin’ dimensionals. ( I was thinking yesterday…I wonder how many of these things I have peeled off!?!?!?)
Now to the Pretty Petals DSP addition…I personally love it. I love the way it mimics the Honeycomb Embossing Folder and the extra POP of a color makes the flower POP even more.
I love our trimmer. After putting down the DSP I still thought that it could use a little more “step up” – so I cut a sliver of Bermuda Bay and adhered it with “green glue”. For cutting super thin cuts…I like to use the right hand side of the trimmer for my guide.
Well…what do you think???? Do you have a favorite??? I hope that you can see that using up your DSP can be effective and fun! Many of my posts for next week are showcasing using your DSP that I know WE ALL HAVE plenty of! (does this ring a bell)
To me…I think what makes this card extra fun are the different patterns, textures. The embossing folder really makes a difference….I need to be better about using them!
Below you will see the 411 of the card makings….post it to pinterest so you can have it for a handy reference. This is really a card that you could make MANY of and feel super good about yourself in the end.
What I would do it take it in steps….take one block of time to cut you papers…then go and do the embossing….next do all of the adhering etc….do you see where I am going with this???
Making MANY of a certain card is quite do-able when you break it down into steps…it is also a more enjoyable process 🙂 Remember, it is all about the FUN!
Here is one last look at the card…I hope that it made you smile and I hope that it brought some sunshine to your day. Even if it is super cold out (and it is here on the East Coast) we can have some “sunshine” in what we create!
I hope that you are able to find some “sunshine” in your day! 🙂
Remember, today is the LAST DAY for you to become a PPP (Paper Pumpkin Person) 🙂 (I like the sound of that, I envision a parade of pumpkins)
Click here to the post I did the other day about this. If you subscribe today for the Paper Pumpkin, you will be able to get the FREE stamp set that will be included in the kit….(this is a fabulous perk – a photopolymer set valued at $17.00 – not sure what it exactly is but I am sure it will be great and then I will smile) This is in honor of the program celebrating its 3rd B-day PLUS they have mailed their millionth kit – WOW….
How can you go wrong for just $19.95….you can’t, it is that simple….come join the fun (even if it is just for a month) Feel free to email me if you have questions….it is SUPER COLD so I will be hopefully stampin’ today!!!!
Like this:
Like Loading...
by Susan Itell | Apr 9, 2016 | Simple Saturday |
Woot-Woot, it’s the weekend and it is time for Simple Saturday! I call this a “formula” card and one that I would sketch off and save it for the future! Why do I say “formula” – to me that means that it is a “keeper” as you can change the focal portion and the sentiment….BAM – another great card 🙂
I have been using the Cottage Greetings Stamp Set a bunch lately….and I think that you can see why….it is a keeper and I just adore the sentiments and fonts! Heck, I love it so much, I think I might build a kit around it.
I have some fun pictures for you and I hope that they inspire you and see that SIMPLE WORKS….this card is one that can be whipped up in no time and also a card that you could easily MASS PRODUCE…and just leave the sentiment off until you need a specific card!
You know that I adore single stamps as I think that they are practical, great price point and simply timeless. I think that many of you overlook the single stamps as you at a glance do not see the longevity and practicality of them.
I find that I use my single stamps as much or even more than my stamp sets….having a punch that fits it perfectly is the icing on the cake!
One tip that I will share with you….when you are doing a card like this, I always like to stamp the flower twice…mount one flat and then layer the upper one with dimensionsals ~ this way it give the flower “movement” and a fun touch!
I used the 1/2″ circle punch to pull the Bohemian DSP and then an accent to the center…so simple and so sweet!
To me…the other real star if this card is the embossing folder. Darn I forget about using them….does this happen to you? I will say that once I do…I LOVE the end result. The depth of texture is fabulous!
Here you go again….another shot of the card….clean and classic…just the way I like it (perhaps you can say that this is a “safe zone” for me” but that is how I roll! I also think that using Very Vanilla paper adds an element of “instant warmth”….
Now you know that I could not end a post without sharing with you how I “dressed” up the envelope. Well…how do you like it? This is a fun way and a change that will definaltly make the mailman smile (amd probably scratch his head in how did someone do that)
That’s the beauty of what we do….we always have tricks up our sleeves!
I hope to see you back her tomorrow to see how a stepped it up a bit…you might like it…you might like today’s card better…that is what is GREAT we always have choices! Enjoy your Saturday….we are to get flurries…COLD weather again and very windy! Sounds like a great day to stay inside and stamp!
Like this:
Like Loading...
