by Susan Itell | Jan 16, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Darn, I love this little frog! I guess it is the animal lover in me! Dear, sweet little “Mr. Frog” has been on my blog many times and I adore this stamp set….it is whimsical , fun and oh so fun to play up with sooooo many sentiments.
You can “dress him up” with hats, hearts …whatever your little hearts wants to do but the end result = YOU WILL SMILE!
The pictures simply do not do this card justice – it is totally sweet, simple, and a card that if it was in your hand…you would SMILE….really… really big! Darn, I wish that there was a “crown” to put on “Mr. Frog’s” head…that would be the “Cat’s Meow”
I know that it is super hard to see…but the colors I used were the Blushing Bride for the Dots and the Real Red for the hearts! I used the blender pen (a product that I find is super hard to use for me) but I did it….and then I smiled!
The (2) stamp sets that I uses are (in my opinion, MUST HAVES) Below you will see them and then you can let your imagination go….very versatile and next week, I am going to post a TOTALLY DIFFERENT card with these 2 stamp sets that will make you say WOW, and then you will smile, again!
Having a fabulous sentiment set like this one is KEY in making a card complete! This stamp set has been around as long as I have been with SU – (3 years) and WOWZERS – you can see why it is a keeper…..it is a “secret weapon” when you need the “perfect” sentiment!
I love and am super comfortable with clean, classic and simple! I have been working on my monthly card kits and knew that I needed to do a fun and practical 2 day post that was both quick and easy = and yep…I am happy! This little guy makes me happy!
You know that I love square cards…the overall size of the card is a 4″ square and tomorrow when you pop back, you will see how I made some changes to “step it up a bit” and then you can see which style works for you – p.s. – (I love them both)
The teeny tiny mat is 1/8″ larger and to me ~ it does make a difference! A big lift UP also makes a difference . This is a card that comes together in a SNAP and again, you will smile!’
Have a GREAT day and I hope that you will pop back tomorrow…..a simple and a “Stepped up Version
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by Susan Itell | Jan 15, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Ok you die~hard stampers that like to get you hands on the new goodies…..it is time for “ROUND 2” and (the final round) for a Product Share from the NEW Occasions Catalog!
You can click here to see the post that I did showcasing all of the offerings!
HANDS DOWN….You LOVE PAPER, and I “get that” as this is the best way to play without breaking the bank!
The top 3 picks in the shares were:
Share #1 – The Paper Swatches – $15.00 – a must have for both the crafter and the demonstrator as you have everything at your finger tips….makes your work area so much tidier!
Share #2 – 1/2 sheets of the NEW 12 x 12 paper and full sheets of the 6″ x6″ paper – $20.00 – this best of ALL worlds as you will get all of the new paper plus a 1/2 sheet of the Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper
Share #5 – 1/2 Sheets of all of the DSP Stacks – $28.00 – I offer this with every product share and it is always sooooo popular and again, “I get it” because if you were to purchase all 5 collections of these – it would be $$$$… ($22.00 X 6 = $132.00) – you will get 1/2 sheet of each print in all of the color collections – I ADORE this paper as it is always a super easy “GO TO” for matching up….
The cut off to order for the final round of Product Share is Tuesday, January 19th at noon Eastern. I will be ordering and having it expedited so I can turn it around to you and out the door by Friday, the 22nd.
I do take great pride in my shares and I know that you will enjoy the goodies. Please email me and put in the Subject line PRODUCT SHARE so I can spot it! I am thrilled that so many of you are enjoying the new catalog!
To me it is one that you need to go through…..put it down and then go back – you always find new goodies and inspiration! I hope to see you tomorrow for Simple Saturday…..it is soooooo simple yet……soooooo cute!
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by Susan Itell | Jan 15, 2016 | Uncategorized, Watercoloring |
I WISH THAT YOU COULD SEE MY FACE….I am frowning as I put a lot of work into the editing of this video and I erased all of the editing……I am soooo bummed as I worked hard but as you will read below – I am NOT getting a Golden Globe for this one – One thing I will promise is NEXT WEEK – you will see a HUGE IMPROVEMENT!!!!! I am determined to do this video thing!
Here is the link for you to watch….. “judgment FREE zone” xoxox to all!
I typed all of the below yesterday as I was waiting and waiting for my video to load to have me be CLICK HAPPY and erase all of my edits!!!! Please come to my pitty party!
Well….I did it – a video for you! I have done videos in the past for my Stamp of the Month Card Kits (but they had a private link as they are really, really primitive) and you have seen me do some product share ones but it is my goal to hit the video trail this year as I have soooooo much to “show and tell” you – I always loved that time in Kindergarten. (Did you SHOW or TELL?) (I can’t wait to read Chris R.’s answer – I know it will be a hoot)
I hope that you like the video and also find it helpful! I think that it is a super fun card and I apologize in advance as I totally realize that I am not going to Golden Globe Award on my video but you have to start somewhere…right? I am determined to share with you my love and details in paper crafting with videos this year.
With water-coloring the BEST TIP I can give you is practice, practice and then practice some more! PLEASE do not throw away anything that you did….I know exactly how I felt when I started with those darn aqua painters and now they are my “blue friends” (I have names for my SU tools). I know that mine are a far cry from an over the top creation but guess what?
I LIKE THEM and when I look at cards I do with watercolor, I AM PROUD OF THEM and then guess what????
I SMILE…..(really, really big) – that’s what it is all about….right?????
Here is the scoop on the card for you to CASE away….and I hope that you do as this is a super cute stamp set! It is new in the Occasions catalog and it is called appropriately, Beautiful Ride….
- The Base is a good old A-2 Card base 5 1/2″ X 4 1/4″ in THICK Whisper White (once you start with this – YOU WILL NEVER GO BACK!)
- The “ultimate” size of the Water Color Paper is 5″ X 3 3/4″
- The Sahara Sand is 5 1/4″ X 4″
- The colors of ink I used were, Marina Mist, Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, Rose Red, Basic Gray
I think the rest of the scoop is explained in the video, as always – please feel free to email me if you have any specific questions or just want to say HI! In the below you will see all of the products that I used. I know when you see this HUGE lump – you say – I do not want to get all of this….I HEAR YOU…I HEAR YOU…..
I mentioned in the video a couple of products that I ADORE….and I highly recommend them as they work GREAT for what we do – I am ALL ABOUT EASE and when I find something that works for me…of course, I need to share it with YOU!
Micropore Tape – In this packaging you get 12 rolls – you can see that it is super inexpensive….go in with a friend – you will love it!
White Fun Foam – As I said in the video I am sure you can find it cheaper but I just love the convenience of Amazon…I usually get things next day! I totally encourage you to try this…I LOVE the feel of the card….you will as well!
As my wonderful son said, “Start small…think BIG” – I just love that saying and trust me, you can switch things up with what you have and I know that it will be an amazing work of art….because it is from your heart!!!!! (Honestly, this is why I became a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator) – to get all of the stuff I wanted and “just had to have” and then I was GONE……well I am still here and I am amazed…..
In a MILLION YEARS I would not of imagined blogging and in a BILLION YEARS I would not have imagined doing a video….but heck – here I m and I hope you enjoy! Please subscribe to my You Tube Channel so you will not miss any “Golden Tarnished Awards” from me!
Stampin’ hugs……here is to the weekend…guess what? Life is a Beautiful Ride!
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by Susan Itell | Jan 14, 2016 | Uncategorized |
Good Thursday Morning to you and I had something else planned for you today but I was in the need of a quick Birthday card so the Pals Paper Art Challenge came in super handy today! I think that this layout is going to be my new “Go-To” card as it lends itself to soooooo many DSP and Balloons are always in style!
Today’s challenge is a color one and I know you…YOU CAN DO IT….so why not pull these colors out and have FUN….I would be super proud to see your name and card this week and I can say….I can remember the very 1st time I tried a challenge I was SCARED TO DEATH but once I saw my little thumb nail of a card there….I was both proud of myself and smiling!
This vertical card can be made with sooooooo many different color schemes….just LOOK AT THAT STASH OF DSP you have and take an afternoon and pound out a bunch of these cards….one thing we all have….is a BIRTHDAY – each and every year!
Today’s card I am going to show you the bundles even though I did not use the bundles for this card – but trust me on this one – BOTH of these should be purchased as bundles….WHY???? Easy = saving 15% is great….the products are classics that you will use for YEARS and YEARS….just go for it!
I know that I did not use the punches in today’s card but I think of this set as like the Itty Bitty Accent Punches that I showed in yesterdays card – A MUST HAVE….so why not get them at 15% off! Wouldn’t these be fantastic in a Birthday Shaker Card?!?!?!….hmmmmm……future post!
Let’s chat about this stamp set…..The “Happy Birthday” alone is a keeper – look at the crisp detail of this sentiment….I adore is – you just cannot go wrong with classics!
Now let’s get to the next bundle…. it is another “keeper” – DARN STAMPIN’ UP! – you do this to us ALL OF THE TIME! I have been really…REALLY wanted a realistic and perfectly sized balloon….and YEP = we have it not!
One thing that I adore about these balloons is that you can POP them out and then go over and stamp them. This saves as you can see that the punch will punch out both at the same time! You can also see that there are some FABULOUS sentiments in this set – a total smile factor!
How about that Bakers Twine….WOOT-WOOT – another keeper! I have a NEW TIP that I will share with you that I am LOVIN’ with Bakers Twine…yikes – another post! I will say the Craft Scissors are the KEY to making ribbon cuts look great….EVERY TIME!
The Designer Paper is a KEEPER and WOW – it has been popular! I agree, it is a great basic DSP 12 X 12 stack that covers it all and more! I WILL be offering another Product Share…..so if you missed the 1st one – you will have another chance!
You can see that using (2) different prints from the stack work! Birthdays are so fun – you know that your “work of art” will make them smile….I also used multiple layers…some balloons were flat – some were POPPED up….and one was DOUBLE POPPED UP!
This below picture I think is my favorite – a clean, simple & classic card that will take you from BIRTHDAYS to BIRTHDAYS! In summery, you cannot go wrong with either bundle. I would definitely purchase a bundle with both of these….not only will you earn Sale-A-Bration items.….but you will be SET – as you are purchasing timeless products as I have said before…
WE ALL HAVE BIRTHDAYS EVERY YEAR!
Have a great day…..please pop by and see what the designers came up with this week and then I hope that you will make a card with this color scheme – If you do not want to share it on the site – please email me your card…as I ALWAYS love to see your work – it’s ok – I get it…..
Until tomorrow!
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