by Susan Itell | Nov 21, 2015 | Uncategorized |
This is so much fun to see your cards and I hope that you all enjoy this as much as I have…there is sooooo much talent out there and it is a joy to share them with you! If you do not see your card here today….have no fear – tomorrow is a new day!
Let's get going….Where I am staying the "photo shoot area" is not the best but I have tried to edit the pictures the best I can. There are again some beauties!
I wish that you could have read the note that Donna wrote to me….not only does she have beautiful handwriting, her note is super sweet! She was super proud of herself (and so as I am) that that she thought "out of the box" and came up with this FUN card….it is the leaves turn upside down…..SO DARN CLEVER!
Simple, Classic….SPECIAL! This is a fabulous card and that horse thinlit looks so festive but the thing that POPS to me is all of the white space and also the little bit of shimmer. As I said in yesterday's post…I don't get this one retiring as it is a fun and different bundle that is a KEEPER!
Now this is just one fabulous idea that I hope you CASE away! Nancy is the best and I am blessed to be able to receive many of these great "protectors" for her beautiful cards…Nancy is the "queen" of sending cards…..the next picture is a "Susan Card" to the max – this is one of my favorite layouts…..WOWZERS!
Karen is amigo #2 from the "3 Stamp-a-teers" and is this a beauty or what! I just could not resist showing you the inside as it is simply amazing. This is a fabulous example of how a different size card can make such an impact – LOVE IT!
The minute I opened this envelope and saw this AMAZING paper…..I was smiling from ear to ear! Sue used a BIG and BOLD paper to set the stage for such a beautiful card! The heat embossing MAKES IT!
Now this is a FUN card that is very different! I love the fact that it can be sent in a regular envelope ….it is super fun and different! I will CASE this for you so you can see the "In's and Out's of how to make it! So many fun elements – stamping, embossing and interactive – AMAZING…..I know my Mom is smiling on this one as she loved cardinals!
Now how about this elegant card from our favorite "sheep herder" – I cannot tell you how mush I still laugh and think of Mary Ann when I see "my version" of her sheep (still looks like Rod Stewart)….now this is a card that is oh, sooooo beautiul! I will be CASING this one for sure…..check back to see my version, thanks to Mary Ann's inspiration!
Now how about some love for these great cards! I am sure that these super talented ladies would LOVE to heat how you feel! I know how I feel….SUPER PROUD! We all have "gifts" and it is my pleasure to share your work!
I am hoping that you are as excited as I am with the FABULOUS upcoming SALE that Stampin' Up! is offering starting on Monday! Be sure to click here if you missed the in's and out's! Get that pad of paper out…our catalogs….and go to town with a wish list!
More SWAPS tomorrow! Enjoy the day and many, many thanks for popping in! WOOT-WOOT to you all….great job!
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by Susan Itell | Nov 20, 2015 | Uncategorized |
I shared with you that Stampin' Up! is getting ready to have a sale that starts on Monday the 23rd….(they are getting a jump start for the BLACK FRIDAY that is just ONE WEEK from today – YIKES….that calendar is moving sooooo darn fast!)
Grab a cup of coffee….. click here to see the FUN and SAVINGS (I would print this off) as I think that it is easier to "take it all in" and then grab some paper and pretend that you are a child making a list for Santa!
In a nutshell, there are 3 things to remember:
- There are (2) special FLASH SALES – Monday the 23rd and Monday the 30th
- All Bargains are WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. (there are 20%, 30% 40% & 50& groupings)
Also, Please use the hostess code of ~ 4JUNK3R7
and remember to click here to see the post that will show you the adorable Santa that I will send you with any order of $35.00 or more and for orders of $75.00 or more I will send you both, the Santa and a Silicone Mat.
While you are having that coffee, don't forget to look at the retiring list to add to this fabulous sale!
p.s. – if you have already earned a Santa….I will be happy to send you another Santa as I will be making lots of those Jolly Men when I return home and they will start to be mailed on Monday!
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by Susan Itell | Nov 20, 2015 | Uncategorized |
I bet you perked up with the title of this post! Well John and I are not retried but it will be great when we are able to do so but it is true….being retired is great – you can still have fun….you get to more things than you were able to do when you worked…we need to think of this darn retired list of Stampin' Up! goodies in a way of being o.k. because there are 2 facts that simply cannot be changed.
- It is what it is and there is not a darn thing we can do about it
- Change is ok…just because it is being retired doesn't mean that you aren't going to use it over and over again!
Please read on and I will shed some light into some of my all time favorites!
![A few of my favorites...[1]](https://i0.wp.com/simplestampin.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/6a017ee666297a970d01b8d1787974970c-800wi.jpg?w=1080&ssl=1 "A few of my favorites...[1]")
Since the retired list came out, I have had many emails with questions of why???, I m frustrated???, why would they do that???, oh no, what am I going to do!!!???
I must say, you make me laugh and smile as I can remember when I 1st saw a retired list when I first "got the Stampin' Up! bug" I felt the same way…but here is my thoughts –
If you loved a stamp set enough to buy it than continue to find that joy and creativity in it –
guess what ~ you have now a collectors item – now how special is that!!!
For me, I will definitely keep ones that "touch my heart" and ones that are "classic in my eyes"…it's ok as we know that there will always be more goodies that make you smile!
One thing that is for sure, if there is something on this retired list that you were on the fence with….my advice – buy it NOW…why??? – easy, it is while supplies last and when they are gone, they are gone…Again, here is the list of retiring products…
Stampin' Up! will update them as products are sold out. I would either, print the list out or go thru your catalog and make what is being retired….
Many of you have asked me, so here are some of my favorites that I would definitely make sure that I had….(I guess you could say some of my favorites!
Accessories:
- Real Red Pompom Trim (page 9) – this just brings an instant smile each and every time I use it. I like it in small pieces…(like 5 or 7 pompoms and then tired on a bow) – a super fun accent
- Home for Christmas Enamel Dots (page 9) – I ADORE THESE and they are perfect for Valentines as well as Christmas. I think that it is hard to find a Very Vanilla little accent so I will make sure that I have a couple extra packs of these fun dots!
- Snowflake Elements (page 23) – A simple yet playful way to dress up a card/project that will go over for many months…
- Cording Trim (page 24) – LOVE IT IN BOTH, gold and silver – "this is one that I do not get" as this is super easy to work with….
- Real Red Envelope Paper – (page 26)This is a dream! Perfect to make or line envelopes and also perfect for Valentines ~ and the best part….it is super affordable!
- Merry Moments Designer Series Pack – (page 27) I know that there will always be new paper stacks, but I adore the prints in this one and even if you just use it for lining envelopes….it is a huge help as you get soooo many of each print, all for just $8.00
- Reindeer Paper Clips – (page 27) beyond cute….an added touch that will always make someone smile~ just too darn cute!
- Woodland Embossing Folder – (page 39) another one that I do not get as it has been sooooooo popular and true they have been on back order, they are expecting a bunch so HOP on this one to get yours…a super fun folder!
- Square Pillow Box Thinlits Die - (page 41) a super fun and useful die that I was surprised to go on the bye-bye list….this is a fun way to make a gift shine! Love it and will use it for years to come!
- Black Glimmer Paper (page 47) – I am not one that likes a lot of sparkle and bling but this is stunning in small doses – this is a product that is great to have "just in case" you need a little pick me special up!
Stamp Sets (or bundles is applicable) :
- To You and Yours Shaker Card Kit (page 4) – I will be blogging about this next week -it is FANTASTIC and one that you just need to see in person to appreciate the quality and fun of it!
- Jingle All the Way Bundle (page 12) – I think that we can all agree…"I don't get this one" as this is a specular and fun Bundle – wait to you see more card swaps using this – WOWZERS!!!
- Peaceful Wreaths (page 21) – Elegant and I know that many of you have the framelits that are in the Annual Catalog (pg 172) – this is simply a timeless classic that I will use for many, many years!
- Wonderland (page 23) – This stamp set is super fun and creates cards of WOW….I used it for my Stamp of the Month Kits and had rave reviews on it – you will be surprised with the simplicity of if that makes such a clean and classic card! (not a fan of the antlers…but I just overlooked them)
- Versatile Christmas - (page 26) One of the BEST sentiment sets I think we have had for the holidays!
- Lighthearted Leaves - (page 44) I have had a BLAST with this set and I love the fact that we have matching framelits in the catalog (page 172) – a simply beautiful stamp set that produces WOW cards and projects…
- Howl-o-ween Treat Bundle – (page 49) I know that there will be another great Halloween Stamp Set next year but this one is truly fabulous and I adore the framelits! I used this for a Stamp of the Month Kit and it was just adorable! BOO! never goes out of style and cut out with the black glimmer paper – WOW!
WHEW…I know that this was a lot to read – but I hope that you liked it!I am sure that I have missed some but I think that you get the idea – there are lots of great goodies!
Remember, I have a Paw Prints Rewards program and guess what….there is something brewing with Stampin' Up! starting next Monday! I will be sure to keep you posted!
BIG SALE COMING NOV. 23 – 30!
SAVE UP to 50% on select products during the Stampin’ Up! On-Line Extravaganza.
Sale begins Monday, Nov. 23, to kick off Black Friday week!
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by Susan Itell | Nov 19, 2015 | Uncategorized |
It is Thursday and you all know what that means….it's the day for a PPA Challenge and today it is a sketch challenge! Here is the sketch and then I have a "funny" for you later on in the post! It will clearly show you how there are times that you just need to make Lemonade out of Lemons sometimes!
Here is the sketch for this week! Pop on over to the Pals Paper Art Website and see the other fun cards that the design team came up with and then give it a whirl…we all know that you have talent!
By now you all know that I adore polka dots, plaids and stripes! This paper is a fabulous paper and it is from the Merry Moments DSP Collection which is in the annual catalog so this will be with us for a while. I think that we tend to forget about the Holiday paper in the annual catalog once the Holiday one comes out!
This is a super clean layout that you can use for so many different cards! This is perfect to stick in a gift card for a favorites coffee shop but I hope that you pop back next Tuesday and see what I am going to do with it…..trust me, you'll be running to the grocery store (heck, you'll probably be there anyways for Thanksgiving) but you will like the twist that I am going to share with you with this stamp!
I added this super sweet (3) buttons to hold true to the sketch this week! I love the look of the bakers twine and here is a tip~ thread your twine thru so you can make the bow but go ahead and place a glue dot on the back and stick it to your work surface or silicone mat. This was it will hold tight while you make the bow and you will not have to deal with the button flying across the room!
The fun sentiment speaks fro itself and I added simple circles behind it to add depth and interest – you can see how simple this is but it still gives you a great illusion of dimension. Keep things easy….you'll be happy!
Here is another tip for you~ I know that many of you are fearful to use stripes because if you do not cut them straight, you get frustrated….trust me – "I get that" I use the paper trimmer and cut a 1/4" piece of a solid piece of cardstock to place over the stripe that is not even and then you can take a deep breath and smile!
You know me, I need to take it up a bit and use the white get pen….it is fun and adds interest!
Now here is one product that I am sad about that is leaving us, the real red Envelope Paper. I adore this and I will be stocking up on it as it is the best to work with in making a festive envelope and it is SUPER affordable! I love to use it this way but I use it a bunch for lining our white envelopes! This would be perfect for Valentines Day as well…
Now to a "funny" for you…..I need to submit my PPA Card in advance and I am away right now and brought materials to make a card….well it was almost to a tee to the amazing card that Michelle Gleeson made (a bit different but the same stamp etc…) – now I know that we are friends and both share a similar style, but it was too darn funny when I went to post mine.
With being away, PLAN B needed to kick in as I have (or had) every post ready for you while I was away so to make my Lemonade I took Saturdays card and pulled off a bow and added the 3 buttons….MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions and I hope to see you back tomorrow as I have had many emails about the retired products and my thoughts….and what would I recommend to purchase etc….well you already heard me say the Real Red Envelope Paper….see my other picks and thoughts – please do not worry about a list like this….it happens every year and there are absolutely nothing wrong with having a stamp set or product that you already love going on the bye-bye list !
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