by Susan Itell | Oct 4, 2015 | Uncategorized |
How can I sum it up but AMAZING! I feel so privileged to be an adult and be able to "go away" and have my engine recharged with being around such amazing and positive people! Brian and Pam totally outdid themselves with an amazing day!
I must say….I was a bit pooped from my plane, trains and automobile experience but I have to say, I cannot tell you how many times I just bust into a chuckle that I thought that I slept the whole way on the plane….just my luck but I still think it is super funny!
I have had so many highlights from yesterday and I soooooo wish that we all could be together to share this fun that we are having! There were a couple of "must haves" that I wanted to accomplish and I am happy to say I can cross them off!
- I was able to meet my downline, Joanna L that live in Georgia…this was a first and it was just wonderful and she had a great time! Fun, FUN!
- There were 2 people that I really, really wanted to meet as this was the 1st…..Michelle G and Claire B…..we have only talked through email but it was a HUGE highlight to meet and get a big hug!
Today I am going to share with you 5 swap cards that I received…..it was OVER THE TOP FUN to swap and I walked away with 55+ cards! The talent is soooo darn amazing!
The whole day was filled with fun, games, education, amazing display boards, tips, make -n-takes and more but leaving from the day…the best feeling was the laughter and reaffirmation that I have for doing what I do!
Here are some BEAUTIES for you! Love them and I look forward to sharing more with you….(I know that if ou are like me, seeing other peoples work is a huge highlight and a great way to get your mojo going!
Is this amazing or what!I was fortunate to sit with Barbara and so proud to have this beautiful card! LOVE her coloring….I will remember this one..its a keeper!
I am NUTS about this card, doesn't it make you feel like Fall is here! I adore the layers and the movement of the leaves…and the burlap ribbon – wowzers!
Is this a "Susan card" or what! I adore everything about it…simple, classic…FUN and this was made by one of "my must meet" people!!!! What a treat!
Fun, FUN! I have this stamp set but I not "inked" it up…adorable and I love the plaid paper. It makes the sweet penguin POP!
This is one STUNNING card! The picture does not do it justice but I think that you can see what a special card this is! The white boarder makes it POP!!!!
Time to count sheep and I hope that you enjoyed seeing these great cards! I leave you with a thought and something that I hope the you can think about and embrace.
The power of you making a card, a gift of art from your heart is priceless….so being together with over 100+ demonstrators made me realize even more how important and meaningful all that we do does make a difference! I hope that you can get "inky" today and have some "me time"
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by Susan Itell | Oct 3, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Well I need to start today’s post with one statement…
There are sometimes in life that you cannot make stuff up!
Before you read the “It only can happen to me” story in trying to get to Atlanta….I really wanted to share with you the card with the dimensions as it is a layout that you are going to want to “store away” for the future!
Today’s card is the card that I made for the swap today! As of yesterday morning I had no clue what I was going to do but I knew that it had to be simple and I think I accomplished that!
I would call this a “formula card” as the layout is a classic one and one that you could make over and over again! Please do not look at it and say – “I am not a Halloween person” – I realize that the stamp that I used might not be your cup of tea but look deeper to the layout!
Here are the dimensions:
- A-2 Base in Very Vanilla and then the next one is a “smidge” smaller, 4” X 5 ¼”
- I simply took a piece of scraps and stamped the image on and then fussy cut it out (I did stamp the scraps before I left the house yesterday and figured that I would be able to cut it at the airport)
This stamp is from the Witches' Night Photopolymer Stamp Set and it works great with the Lots of Labels Framelits, but I knew that there was no way I could crank out 55 of these before I left)
TIP ALERT: – I highly recommend using the new black ink for a big stamp like this – it did give it great coverage and I know that it can be frustrating to get a clean and crisp image with the larger stamps!)
- Using the “green glue”, I adhered this to a scrap of tangelo Twist and did the same, a quick fussy cut.
- The super fun “bat print” is from the Happy Hauntings DSP Collection – too darn tootin’ fun! This is 1 ½” X 4” and then matted on a piece of Tangelo Twist that is 1 ¾” X 4”
- All that is left is some stampin’ dimenensionals and some fun dashes! (I have a confession, I did not get to do the dashes on the swaps…..
There you go – one clean and classic layout that can be used for ANY OCCASION! The sky is the limit so I suggest that you remember this super simple layout!
I can hardly wait to receive swap cards…..it’s like Christmas and I am looking forward to today. There are people from all over and it will be wonderful to put a face to so many that I have corresponded with via my blog. You know if Brian is hosting it – it has to be a blast!
If you feel like reading the story of my getting here ~ read on for a good laugh – it’s a classic!
I felt like there was a gray cloud over my head and maybe it was not supposed to be – but I am… between missing the horse show … getting sick this week…..now leaving John and the animals with a TON of rain fore-casted etc…I thought – maybe this is a sign not to go!
Do you remember that yesterday I said that I was going to have “me time” in my room and check emails, surf the TV and just have some needed time…well – that was out the door!
As I am typing this it is 11:30 p.m. and I am still not at the hotel…I was to arrive into Atlanta at 5 :15 and then meet up with FUN friends for dinner and a great chat session and then get to my “me time”
The plane was delayed leaving due to an issue with the engine (that was super comforting to know once we got on the plane – (another clue that this was not to happen) and then we had to wait on the plane for a while before we took off!
I was super excited to get busy with my swap cards but there was a problem….I was sitting in between 2 guys that could have been football players and every time I tried to “fussy cut” – I would elbow them so I decided to close my eyes and go to sleep.
I woke up when the plane landed and I could not believe that I slept the whole flight. I asked one of the guys what time it was and he said 5:15 I said – this is great, they really made great time with us leaving late.
Then I told the other guy that this was the 1st I had ever slept through a whole flight and he looked at me like I had 3 heads! All he said was ….I just want to get home and when I asked him where is home he said, Atlanta and I thought that was silly and then it all came together!
The captain came on and said that he was sorry that he had to make the decision to turn back to Baltimore but when the plane was taking off he hit a bird and the bird went into the engine….he said that it was clear that there is something stuck (poor bird !) and thought it was safer to turn back.
Now think of me….I have already called John and told him I had landed and was excited to meet up with Michelle and Deb and that I was safe! (I truly wish that you would have seen the look on these guys faces….PRICELESS when I figured it all out and hear me on the phone) – They laughed and laughed!!!!
We had to get off the plane…..and wait for a new plane (this worked out as I was able to work on my cards!!!)….whew – I hope that you all received a chuckle out of this – looking back on it, it really is funny! I
Once I got to Atlanta, I has a 30 minute metro ride to the hotel, so this is when I typed it…I am super excited to get a good nights sleep and have fun.
Pop back tomorrow – I will have lots of BEAUTIES to show you…..
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by Susan Itell | Oct 2, 2015 | Fun & Cute!, Just Because..., Super Easy |
Good Friday to all….is it really Friday – can it really be???? I feel like I have lost several days this week but the reality is that I did lose several days but I am going to be Rocky and rebound! (after hearing them play the Rocky theme song when the Pope was in Philadelphia it made me think , I can be Rocky)…I am feeling soooo much better….
Today I am leaving to go to Atlanta for World Card Making Day and being able to see many special people that are near and dear to my heart and to be the BIGGEST sponge and take it all in! As of right now, I have nothing to take to work on but that's ok – I will pull together some things and yep – yikes – I need to make my swap cards!
I wanted to share with you another way to do a super simple and clean card that would hold up to any card you would ever find at a store! I adore this stamp set and I have an idea (you know me…..I think of things at the strangest times but I am going to think of something super fun with this stamp set)
I think the font and the sentiments of this stamp set are just wonderful and I think that you are going to like my idea if I can figure it out! This stamp Set coordinates with a kit, and the kit is super cute…..(I need to blog about that too!)
This is a great example of a "Wham BAM card" This would be a great card to make up and give as a gift, I know that I sure would like and appreciate a dozen of these to use throughout the year!
To me, there are 3 key elements that make this card….
- It is super clean and simple using just 1 stamp set
- The simple scoring on the sides makes is special
- I love coloring in the hearts randomly on the DSP = the icing on the cake!
I know that many of you are skeptical of the Note Card size and I must admit, I do not get it as it is a super size and the paper is fantastic – just like our heavy weight card stock plus it is the best bang for your buck!
I hope that this has inspired you that you do not have to make "time consuming cards" all the time – the end result will be super-de -duper! Trust me, there are times that I really enjoy the "me time" is making a challenging card, but this – right up my alley!
That's it my friends…this weekend will be different on my posts! Tomorrow I will share with you my swap card (yikes – I need to do it…..) and then on Sunday I have a "Show and Tell" for you that will make you smile….some AMAZING works of art that will make you happy!
I was determined to take it easy these past 3 days and get lots of rest so I could go to Atlanta….I am looking so forward to it and I wish each and everyone of you were there with me! (Would we have FUN or what)
Below you will see the products used for this sweet card, please feel free to email me if you have any questions and tonight while I am a "princess" in my own room at the hotel, I plan to read emails, make swap cards and have some "me time"
Until tomorrow!
p.s. – I just could not resist this photo….trust me, we have kennels, dog beds, toys all over the house and here is Milo and Leo. Remember, Leo is James puppy that he rescued and I have NO IDEA what he is other than one sweet boy! His legs are sooooo long and see how he has his back leg around the "new boy"
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by Susan Itell | Oct 1, 2015 | Thinking of you |
It's Thursday and you know what that means….time to play with the Pals Paper Art! Today is my favorite – a color challenge and below you will see the palette that we are working with today!
I have a confession….Sahara Sand was probably one of my least favorite colors for a LONG time until one day I realized that I was out of Crumb Cake and needed a neutral so I thought – WHY NOT?
The rest is history and I hope that you try this as a base color and accent as it is just fabulous with so many different colors. It is a "sleeper" and I think that once you give it a try, you'll like it!
I am still feeling not 100% but I am determined that today is going to be a better day….I have been on an antibiotic and I am counting on tomorrow to be my "shining day" – Needless to say, I did not get to go to the Horse Show this week but there will be others and Hannah understands!
You really do not need me for this clean and classic card! With the tools that Stampin' Up! has for us at our fingertips we can make a beauty in no time!
This card is using the stamp from the Lighthearted Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set from the Holiday Catalog, it is a keeper of all keepers and the fact that we have matching framelits makes it a "blue ribbon" card! (I just LOVE the ease of our speed tools, to me, framelits are total speed tools)
Here is a "funny" for you – the other day James said to me, "Mom did you know that it is proven that coloring helps you relax, it helps people with depression, there are so many benefits to taking time to sit and color" – Just then we were going past a local store that the sign said…."New Stock of Adult Coloring Books" -
This card is one of those "adult coloring" that is FUN – remember, no rules just have fun. Can you remember how much fun it was to color and get a fresh pack of crayons and a new coloring book! Happy times filled with great memories but I can also remember getting made at my brothers if they took my coloring book and did a page!
It is hard to see in the photos the richness and depth of this card, but when you hold it – I must say that it is stunning! I needed a card for a friend and I thought that this would "do the trick" and this sentiment is from theThoughts & Prayers Clear-Mount Stamp Set. (This has been in the stampin' up! catalog for a while and you can see why…..one great stamp set!)
All you need is to color, color and color! I used the brush tip end of our Stampin' Write Markers….I have had my original set for over 4 years now and besides me losing one….each one still work like a "dream machine". I realize that it is a HUGE investment to purchase the Many Marvelous Markers, but I will say that you will not regret it and I would love to help you get it for 50% off with a hostess reward!
The moral of this whole stampin' story is to HAVE FUN….and enjoy and cherish each and every time you can sneak some "me time" in!
I hope that this envelope makes you smile, I tried to pull all of the colors in ~ the fun print is from the Farmers Market Designer Series Paper – a beautiful collection of papers!
Please pop over to the Pals Paper Art Site and see what everyone else had up their sleeve this week and then YOU give it a try. I know that there is a ton of talent out there and it is FUN!
Pop back tomorrow and I will share with you another super simple card that will make you say – that is soooooo easy – I can do that! Guess what…I know you can!
Until tomorrow!
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