by Susan Itell | Jul 23, 2015 | Uncategorized |
I am here in Salt Lake City and having fun! Before we get to some fun stuff I want to share with you something that is special. You know how I have said countless times that I adore the relationships that I have met through this fun journey!
If you read comments that people leave on my blog, you will often see a comment from Bridget. Bridget has made the trek from France to come to Salt Lake as a guest to the convention. Is that wonderful or what! Her "real USA home is in North Carolina" but she and her husband have been in France for the past 3 years but she will be coming back soon (for good, hopefully)
She is so passionate about paper-crafting and she wanted to come – I think that this is a beautiful testament of what the mission of Stampin' Up! is all about. We are having fun together and it is wonderful that the PALS are making her feel so special (she will become a demonstrator as soon as she moves back) but this is such a special time for "her"….and more importantly something that she wanted for herself.
It all goes back to that "me time" I talk about – I adore being around an amazing group of passionate and inspiring people!
I did put on my "big girl pants on" and made it scooter and all and WOW – thank goodness I have "scootie" as she is my very best friend, there is A LOT of walking…oops, I meant scooting!
O.k. – you want to know who won the BLOG CANDY of 25 Cards….
( I just could not resist this picture below) and after I tell you who won –
I have a story…..(you know I love to tell stories)
Did you all read/scan through the comments – they were great….they were "spot on"….it was great to hear of your wants and wishes and I had over 123 comments which was fantastic as I posted so late yesterday!
Read all the way to the end as I am going to give 25 more away…….
The winner is….. TONYA DENTON
(please email me your address…woot-woot to you!)
Well….last night I went to a fabulous training from Mary Fish's up line, Lisa Pretto and it was fantastic….after that Mary and Lisa hosted a "Sip and Swap".…doesn't that just sound like fun? Well it was and there were over 50 of people swapping and what a FUN, FUN time! (I was at the end of the line as "scootie" was running into people….we had a blast!
I wanted to share with you some of the swap cards that I received tonight but by the time we got back to the hotel, the lighting was so bad in the room I just couldn't share them as the photos did not do these beauties justice!
BUT….here are a couple of beautiful pictures from the hotel! I thought through a window and my I Phone, these turned out fantastic! Enjoy….I am super pooped and until tomorrow….
Real quick as I need to hit the hay – the picture above of the girl from Willie Wonka….well, when Bridget and I went to the home office we were able to see the distribution center….WOW – the minute I walked in I thought I was in Willy Wonka Movie….it is sooooo clean and organized….over 300,000 square feet – it was amazing!
More excitement ahead! Please pop back tomorrow and I will share with you some cards and inspiration!
How about another 25 cards to give away……this is fun – I feel like I am at a candy factory and you get to get the candy!
Leave me a comment today and let me know what the last card was that you made and what is the next card you have in your little mind to make!
I do love hearing what you are up to…and it is fun to see what we are all up to!
Night-night….you will love the pictures of some of the samples tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Jul 22, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Good day to everyone…I am sure that you can relate to this phrase…."Life Happens"!!! Sorry that the post did not go off this morning but yesterday was a super busy day and the day completely got away from me!
I do not know if you are like me or can relate to this…but when I know that I am going away, I worry so much about the house…making sure there is plenty of food….everything is clean….the animals are ok and then when it is time to take care of myself – YIKES….the clock was spinning way too fast!
I am typing this as I am flying to Salt Lake and we are going to do something FUN fun (dah!!!…..we always have fun) and I am super happy with that silly clip art above….so let's look into the future and one of you will win BLOG CANDY!
What is the BLOG CANDY???
Something that I know that you are going to adore….
How about 25 swap cards!
That's right...just leave me a comment today by midnight tonight for the following question. It will be super fun to see what everyone sees in their crystal ball!
What would be your top 3 wishes in the
Holiday Catalog?
The reason I said the answers had to be in by midnight is because….I will see the NEW catalog and goodies tomorrow so to be fair I am making it just for today!
Here are my top 3 wishes:
- An absolutely beautiful Holiday 6" X 6" Paper Stack ( I ADORE the new ones we have and have used then soooooo darn much….)
- More Sentiment Framelits (I love being able to have a simple "focal" word as the main accent to a clean and simple card.
- More Punches (Punches to me are TOTAL SPEED TOOLS and anytime I can get my paws on a great punch. I know that it will save me time!
You know that I made a bunch of Swap Cards and for those of you that do not know what a swap card is….well for every card I made, some wonderful nice, talented, fun Stampin' Up! lovin' person will share with me a card that they made……FUN!!!!
I made 200 swap cards so that means that I will be coming home with lots of great ideas for you! My posts are going to be very different over the next week as I am traveling to convention (naturally) but then afterwards continuing on to be with Hannah.
Please make sure that you pop back daily as I will share with you highlights, pictures of super great ideas and yep…..possibly more BLOG CANDY! I knew that the effort putting into making the cards would be a win-win for both of us….and I know if someone gave me 25 cards….I would say WOOT-WOOT!
Good luck and leave me a comment letting everyone know of 3 things that you would like to see in the new Holiday Catalog!
Once I land, I am taking a tour of the home office….going to a training meeting and then a Sip and Swap with the PALS (whew….BIG DAY for the country girl) – I am so excited as this being the 1st time is super special to me…..darn, I wish we all were together!
I can't wait to read your wishes….I will do so when it is "get that foot up and ice time" Until tomorrow!
p.s. – I might have my posts go off later than usual so I can give you the fun highlights…I figured that I would have to go back to the hotel for part of the day to rest my ankle….have no fear – I have not forgotten about you!
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by Susan Itell | Jul 21, 2015 | Super Easy, Sympathy |
Good Morning and here is another card from that fantastic stamp set, Heartfelt Sympathy. Do you remember last month when we did that fun poll of favorite stamp sets and this one was not on the list but many of you said that it should have been on there and guess what – YOU ARE RIGHT!
This is the 2nd time I have blogged about this stamp set before and you can click here to see that post! I am using both of these cards for swaps at convention. I think that we do not show enough options for sympathy and this set is just fabulous!
It truly is as easy as 1-2-3! Here you go with the scoop!
- The adorable print paper (1 1/2" X 5 1/2") is from the Pretty Petals Stack – (I adore the 6" x 6" size and the fun and fresh prints) Because you get (4) sheets of each print, think about it…you could make up 16 of these cards and then use another coordinating paper to line the envelopes if you wish!
- The pacific blue is 2" X 4" and then the sentiment piece is a smidge smaller stamped in Old Olive
- I took (4) strands of bakers twine and made a simple bow ( I think adding extra pieces really does make a fun effect.
- The envelope line was the reverse of this print….it truly makes a great card!
See how easy this is…you can do it – right? This is a card right up my alley as it is fast but it is still super fun and sweet and we both know that whomever gets this card will feel the warmth and love from this beautiful sentiment.
You know how easy this is…you can click that SHOP NOW button or click on the image in the below scrolling store! This is a total keeper and I think you can see how great it is from the (2) posts I have done showcasing this!
You know what today is….DEAL DAY! Please click here to see the offerings this week. Remember, not all items will be available all week as there are limited quantities on some of the items…so if you see something that "you just cannot resist", I say go for it!
It is hard to believe that tomorrow I will be in Salt Lake. I am so excited but also a bit apprehensive with being on my wheeler by myself. I know that once I get there I will be "good to go" being with the Pals! (It is a great thing that I have a non stop flight)
I am going to share with you tomorrow if I had a magic ball, things that I wish Stampin' Up! would unveil with the new upcoming holiday catalog (It will be fun if any of my wishes come true)
Please feel free to email me…and I hope that this post shows you that a cute card does not need to be hard!
Until tomorrow…..
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by Susan Itell | Jul 20, 2015 | 3-D Projects, Super Easy |
Here is a super short post for you that carries a big punch…when I say that – it is little things like this that make me smile and I just love making treats like this up!
The other thing that I adore about projects like this is YOU CAN USE UP YOUR SCRAPS! This always makes all of us smile!
This is a yummy piece of chocolate wrapped and fru-fru'ed with love! I made a bunch of these to take to convention.
Here you go with how to make them….pull out your paper….find the little pieces of scrap ribbon you have and have fun! I have used the "Num-Num" Stamp Set but really you can use a variety of stamps!
- Take piece to Simply Scored and score it as shown in below picture (I do find the "markers" when making a bunch as you do not have to think!!!!)
- Use the tag topper punch of your choice and punch the ends…scored/fold…
- Stamp a sentiment on a piece of scraps and use a punch to pop it out! I love the Tag Topper Punch for this project.
- Use the Itty Bitty Accents Punches to add the perfect touch and the glue dots work great to adhere.
- Tie a fun piece of ribbon to close.
DONE….now go give these away and make someone smile!
I hope that you go to the store…get some yummies and whip some of these up! You can use them for so many occasions. I shared with you that I am taking them to convention but these would be great for co-workers, bridge club, holidays….the ideas are endless!
Thanks for everyones kind words of kindness to us. We had another great day at home and I will leave you with another "Eddie" picture that will make you smile!
Until tomorrow!
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