by Susan Itell | May 20, 2015 | SNEAK PEEK!!! |
Would you have a smile on your face if you received this card? I sure would for several reasons…
- Love the Sentiment
- Love the Colors
- Love the Dots
- Love the Layout…Simple & Clean!
Well…this card is a sneak peak from the upcoming new catalog and this stamp set is called Friendly Wishes…and it has wonderful and fresh sentiments.
When I was trying to decide what to blog about today something POPPED out to me and said DO IT…I get emails and comments often about my DOTS! You know that I love DOTS that I make myself…but look – this stamp set has a stamp that is 6 DOTS IN A ROW!
I did use my Stamp a ma jig (as it is my friend and it helps the type A in me) and I was just tickled with making a border out of DOTS from a stamp!
I couldn't resist that I carried the theme across the front of the envelope and added a simple heart that is also in the stamp set just so you could get a feel of how long the DOT stamp it! Woot-woot!
Confession time = I ADORE the new Banner Triple Punch that will be available on June 2nd…and you are going to love it as well as having a speed tool like a punch makes us happy = it is that simple!
Another confession = I am going to really….really miss the All Abloom Paper Stack…the colors are just fabulous and it is on the bye-bye list and it is just $3.48, remember to check out the retiring products and especially the accessories as they are just while supplies last!
Look at the print of the DSP and do you see the scattered DOTS? This was another reason why I thought that this paper, the sentiments and the DOTS were a total win-win!
I know that everyone is getting excited for the new catalog and I just cannot wait to hold the new goodies in my hand!
Are you itching as well? Please do not forget that you can order the new products that are available on the preorder….pick $125.00 worth of products and just pay $99.00 and it ships for free.
Stampin' Up! is allowing us to share with you these PDF's so you can see first hand in how you can get your hands on these goodies now and then be able to turn around and place a one time 30% off discount when the catalog goes live….or if you just wish to get the kit and do nothing – that's great as well!
Please feel free to email me and I can help you with great picks to get to that $125.00 mark…..just think – you'll get the new goodies now…..get $26.00 in free product and then save more as it ships for free!
Click here to get going…you will not regret it as there is nothing to regret….as the saying goes…"Try it – you might like it"!! If you just want the great sale…that is "Just Fine" with me as I will be here and we will always be friends!
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by Susan Itell | May 19, 2015 | 3-D Projects, Paper Pumpkin |
Have you ever received a unexpected surprise that made you say…"That was great"! Well, this is what I felt when I walked in the door Sunday night…my Paper Pumpkin was here!
Click here to see the super cute and short video showcasing this months kit and then below you will see my kit put together with some tips!
Before I go on…..PLEASE remember to use this hostess code (K3VX2TKD) if you are placing an order. This hostess code is good through May 31st and please do not worry if you ordered and forgot the code – "I've got your back" – I called Stampin' Up! and made sure that it was placed on….this way – one lucky person will win the hostess credit!!! Here it is – K3VX2TKD
I usually do not blog about paper Pumpkin….and I do not know why….but after my long drive home I saw the famous box on the kitchen counter and I could not resist….out came the scissors and I just needed to dive into it and I am glad that I did!
I am the very 1st to realize that many of you are skeptical of signing up for Paper Pumpkin…and "I get it" but it is an opportunity for you to get a taste of "me time" with a fun box delivered to your door! If you click here, you will see a great group of ideas that others have created with their Paper Pumpkin Kits on Pinterest!
Right now you can sign up for Paper Pumpkin and save 50% off for you first 2 months…
There are a couple of things/perks that I love about the Paper Pumpkin program…
- It is a fabulous price point to see if it is something that you will enjoy, it is regularly $19.95 per month but for NEW Paper Pumpkin customers, their first 2 months will be 50% off
- You can stop at anytime if you find that it is not for you.
- If you are a Paper Pumpkin customer, you will be able to have the opportunity to purchase past kits and/or refills if they are available!
For example, I ADORE the December 2014 kit….All Shook Up Kit – this kit was all about shaker cards and it is one fabulous set….if you are a Paper Pumpkin Customer, you will be able to go back and order past kits (if they are available – and this is right now) and if you already have the kit, you can order refills (like this one for just $7.95) – WOWZERS…that is 9 cards that you can make!
- If you want to suspend your subscription a month….no worries – just contact Paper Pumpkin and request to be skipped a month, sooo easy!
- These make great gifts as you can purchase a subscription for someone…what a great gift!
- Because everything is on one cute little box, these make a great "me time" for you and some friends = a great way to have fun and be able to create!
Let's get to May's Kit…you can see that this is a super cute one and if it is offered as a refill, YOU BET that I will take advantage of ordering more. I think that this is just one adorable kit !
I thought that I would show you all of the stamps that came in the kit…are these great or what! So darn practical and I am over the moon with the balloon stamp as it is really (2) stamps, the balloon and then the string. I know that it is so simple to draw a string…but you bet that I will use this for "string" for other cards (like yesterdays card it would be adorable to have the Bear hold some balloons and mask off the flower etc…
Below is a card made up right from the directions in the kit and then the next one you can see that I stepped it up a very little bit by adding Daffodil Delight Paper behind the band and sentiment. A super fast touch!
Here you can see them side by side and you simply could not go wrong with either one! This is a super cute card and don;t you love the sentiment with the fun squiggles…
You will get (6) of these cards in the kit.
Let's talk FUN….let's talk about these super cute gift bags! You will get (4) of these. I did the same thing as above. The first picture is made right from the directions and then the next one is stepped up ever so slightly.
Side by Side you can see that they are both super fun. (the paper is super heavy – making it a very sturdy bag). I stamped on the balloons with the stamp that is in my "go to" stamp Set, Petal Potpourri.
The kit comes with yellow tissue and the (2) balloons are cut out of the bag…I just took a piece of daffodil delight paper and stamped it and then adhered it to the bag from the inside.
I think I am going to use one of the balloons as a stencil to make more balloons in other paper. I love the size and shape of the Coral Balloon.
Well…there you go in a nutshell….scoop on the Paper Pumpkin program. You can see that you have nothing to loose and with it being 50% off for your first (2) months….I say – GO FOR IT and try it, if you do not care for it…no biggie whatsoever.
Remember, once you sign up, you can go back and order past kits/refills if they are available. (This is only a perk for Paper Pumpkin customers so you can see it is worth it)
Have questions…please feel free to email me or leave a comment and I will be happy to answer them for you. Stampin' Up! wants this to be easy for you and so do I. Remember to put SAVE50 in the promo code when you sign up for Paper Pumpkin! CLICK HERE and get started…you will not regret it!
We cannot forget the weekly deals – click here for the deals this week – a great opportunity for you to get goodies for 25% off! WOOT-WOOT!
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by Susan Itell | May 18, 2015 | Thinking of you |
One thing I love is a single stamp! I am super happy that this fun stamp is being carried over into the new catalog. It is a “feel-good…instant smile stamp” The other thing that I like about the particular stamp is that you can use several different techniques when using it.
The stamp is appropriately called Kind Koloa and he is just too darn cute. Today I am showing you the easiest way to used it…a simple color with the Aqua Painter. (I must apologize that I took the picture too soon as the water-coloring did not get time to dry and it looks a bit splotchy) but guess what – IT IS HANDMADE!
This would also be a great stamp to practice paper piecing…or you could heat emboss it as well. Sometimes I think that we get "stuck" on just stampin'…and forget about other options…I will use this stamp in another way like I mentioned to show you the possibilities.
It has been ages…AGES – since I have used Crumb Cake and please do not forget that the crump cake comes in the note card size, this is what I used today!
Today I also used the water color paper and the Aqua Painters! They are so much fun to play with and I suggest that you throw away all expectations that you have one yourself and just GO FOR IT! I am not 100% happy with my coloring but…what the heck – I did it and it made me smile!
I touched on this yesterday and I am going to do so again today! In the new catalog there is a SUPER DUPER new punch that is a must have….true we could do it the good old fashion way but having a punch that will cut a banner in 3 different widths – its a total WOOT-WOOT….a true time saver!
The one punch will allow you to make a banner in 1", 1 1/2" or 2" – in any length that you need for your projects – a quick press and PRESTO a perfect banner!
This little guy is just adorable and you could also "mask off" the sentiment and change it up -hmmm….maybe I should do this for you!
I did a bunch of driving this weekend but it was well worth it – a fun weekend but I must admit, when I drive I start to think of card layouts….so let's hope that my mind will talk to my hands and provide you with some great projects!
Thanks for popping in and let's all have a great week! Please pop back tomorrow to see the NEW offerings of the weekly deals!
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by Susan Itell | May 17, 2015 | Step it up Sunday! |
Here you go….basically the same card from yesterday but I stepped it up a bit here and there. I must admit, I get a bit worried that you will be disappointed and look at it an say – "It looks the same" but trust me, when you have them side by side, you can see the difference even though it is so subtle.
Below you will see a collage picture of them side by side with some comments. Please click on the picture to see it larger and I think it will help you.
Underneath I will share with you some tips of what I did! I am so happy that many of you enjoyed this card…this really is a wonderful stamp set and you can see the effectiveness of stamping tone on tone…just wonderful!
As I shared yesterday, key players for this card are…green glue, silicone craft sheet and craft scissors. It is great that as you work, if you get excess glue…no big deal as the silicone mat to the rescue and the craft scissors make it a dream to cut off the excess!
Here are the change ups today:
- I cut the black piece 1/4" smaller to let some white peak out.
- I added the white gel pen dots to the solid green flower in the back.
- After putting stampin' dimensionals to the back of the flower and the sentiment, I added some white bakers twine – this is so easy and it certainly adds a fun and fresh flair.
Let's touch on the banner, I had some emails about it. It is a 1" strip of paper and I used the NEW punch that cuts (3) different banners in a simple punch.It is a must have speed tool when the new catalog comes out.
Sure we can easily make our own cuts for a banner but this is a dream punch – a true time saver and then I added the dots with the Cucumber pen – easy-peasy!
One FUN card full of color and just think if the endless color combinations you can use! No rules….just have fun! Please remember that tomorrow will be your last day to take advantage of getting the hexagon punch at 25% off.
Thanks for popping in and I hope that you are having as fun of a weekend as I am.It is wonderful to see Hannah so happy with her school and her friends!
I do invite you to consider taking a test drive with me and Stampin' Up! The Pals are fun and inspiring, I think that I am fun as well and you have nothing to lose….please feel free to email me and I will be happy to answer any questions you might have!
I hope to see you tomorrow….
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