by Susan Itell | Feb 4, 2015 | Stamp of the Month |
Hello again….I squeaked this in by my "noon promise" and I hope that you are as happy as I am! The stamp set for this month is drum roll…..drum roll….
Painted Petals
This set is very unique, very versatile and I can tell you honestly… it was a bit of a challenge working with it and then it was like learning to ride a bike….and OFF I WENT!
My goal each month is to teach you how to use different types of stamp sets, to be comfortable in accomplishing a beautiful finish projects and to help you learn new techniques!
Some of the scoop on this months kit…your "Thank You" from me is the adorable 3-D Bag with the oh so cute trim and sentiment as "You DO make my day"….I will have it all ready for you with the exception of you having to expose the sticky strip…fill it with whatever….tie your fru-fru and make someone smile!
Another new thing….since I have been on my bum – I have received many "Hallmark" cards that are square but they were mailed in a regular envelope….(honestly I thought my friends were loosing their minds and just picked up the wrong envelope) but in fact – it is BRILLIANT as you do not have to add extra postage….
So….this month there is a 4 1/2" card and you get a double pleasure…..I am going to cut for you a square envelope (you will adhere it together and also show you how I line the square envelopes) plus I will also give you with your samples to make a regular A-2 envelope also jazzed up with a fun liner!
The cost of this kit is $45.00
(and it is based on price of the photopolymer of $23.95)
This set is also unique as it comes in all 3 different stamp choices (Photopolymer ($23.95), the clear mount ($24.95) and Wood ($32.95) so if you want this set in another mount choice, please let me know. (Isn't it great that stampin' up! is giving us choices to fit the "Stampin likes" that we each have!)
For those of you that have never received a kit…this is what you get!
- Full Sample Cards and decorated envelopes and then the "fixins" for you to make (2) more of the cards that I have sampled for you.
- I will have a items cut, embossed, trim….everything you need to complete the cards
- A "Thank You" gift from me…(I think that this one is super cute)
- A handout that will give you full measurements along with tips and tricks
- A video link for the participants so they cab see me put together the cards just in case they need more reassurance than the handout!
I take great pride in my kits and for those of you that have received them before, you know 1st hand the FUN of the kits! In total you will end up with (9) cards and that super cute bag! (I know that many of you are very skeptical about making projects other than cards…..you will love this and trust me, it is a great little bag)
Please shoot me an email back and put in the subject line:
FEBRUARY STAMP OF THE MONTH KIT
Please make sure that I have your address and also…please let me know if you need a substitution stamp set (perhaps you already have this one) or if you want it other than in the photopolymer….I will adjust your bill accordingly!
Many thanks for the patience my January Clubbers gave to me – it was a crazy month but I am in a "groove" now! I have a knee scooter on both floors of the house so I can roll all around!
I think that this kit turned out fabulous and I think that the different techniques I am going to share with you are going to make you do the "Happy Stampin' Dance" (I love that "puzzle" type one)
Please do not wait to reserve yours…..my little hands can only make up so many and I do take great pride in the completed samples I provide for you! Many thanks for your support and I hope that you GO FOR IT! Last month I SOLD OUT….I think that the ideas are just endless with this stamp set and I know that you are going to love the kit!
Stampin' hugs! - Until tomorrow….
by Susan Itell | Feb 4, 2015 | Uncategorized |
This is the way I felt last evening….I was trying and trying to get up that hill to blog and it simply "wasn't there" – I ran out of steam – I rounded up the dogs and called it a night!
I think that I was a bit over excited creating, doing videos and having fun that I just ran out of steam but I will post around noon and it will be the February Stamp of the Month Kit.
I was getting some "Grey Hairs" over this as I always strive to create something special and I think that you are going to be happy with it!
Thanks for understanding and until later!
by Susan Itell | Feb 3, 2015 | Birthday, Valentines |
I realize that Valentines day is right around the corner, but just in case you have this stamp set – I thought that you would enjoy this super cute card…and if you do not, no worries, look at the concept of this card and adapt it to a stamp set that you want to work with!
This is what I call a "formula card" and one that you want to keep in your layouts for the future – WHY??? 1st why not? and 2nd…you will be able to adapt it with so many cards and themes…just change up the color, paper, ribbon etc!
This is a regular A-2 Card and then I cut a smaller piece, just 1/4" smaller and then ran it through the big shot with the new Happy Heart Embossing Folder (this is a great new addition)
Because I was using the Blendabilities I used the Memento Ink to stamp the image and then POPPED it out using the Banners Framelits (! used the 2nd to the largest). After having a ton of fun coloring, I adhered it to a scrap of Marina Mist and then cut it just a bit larger.
I did not use the largest Banner Framelit as it was just too big…so there are times that we just need to adapt to what works!
To me the super fun part of this card is the pom-pom trim! I have had several people email me and ask me what can you do with that? I just love a good challenge, this was super easy as I used Bakers Twine and made the 1st part if tying a bow…laid a piece of the fun trim and then finished my bow.
Today I used three pieces of bakers twine to make the bow, I think adding more really makes the bow pretty and festive!
The only thing left is the envelope. I thought that this print paper from the Sale-a-Bration collection, Best Year Ever was perfect to keep the theme of the card. I have neglected the Envelope Liner Framelit so out it came and with the help of the Big Shot – instant beautiful envelope!
I thought this was a fun and fresh card. The little fish are so darn cute and the sentiment is perfect for the teachers out there!
Remember what today is….the Tuesday Weekly Deals – please click here to see the goodies this week. Remember these are only good for a week so if you like to save money, here is your chance to save an instant 25%.
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions about the post today….have a great day and until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Feb 2, 2015 | Birthday, Embossing Folders, Things you just have to buy! |
"I'm singing that song"…."I'm so happy…happy…happy" but this card was from one of my dear friends 50th Birthday! I just LOVE these sentiments and as I blogged yesterday….these are the "keepers of all keepers" and I highly recommend you purchase this as a bundle! It is called Crazy About You and I am crazy about it!
Remember, when you purchase things as a bundle, you will save an instant 15%. This stamp set is an array of fabulous sentiments that will surely fit many cards that you make but to me – I just adore these simple words…
Todays card is another 5" square card and I used the "happy" that was left over from my Thank You card yesterday….but do you see what I did? I embossed the lower part of the white with the Zig Zag Embossing folder (Remember its on sale just through tonight) This gives is a fun textured effect for the "happy" to sit on!
Another great and new addition and it also is a bundle called Celebrate Today….it is another keeper as this just makes you "happy" when you see it!
After cutting the balloon out I stamped it with the same color, Rose Red with the polka dot stamp. You know that I adore polka dots….so I just could not resist! I inked up with blushing bride and carefully stamped to creat a fun pattern.
I made a couple of "boo-boo's" but no worries – a quick heart from the itty bitty accents punch covered anything that I did not want seen…..
I love the fact the the balloon framelit has that great end to it – the perfect place to tie a piece of bakers twine…I have been in a "kick" with Bakers Twine…it truly is the best bang for your buck!
Isn't this just fun! I was tickled with this card and I think that I am going to make up more (like I blogged about yesterday in doing it in steps)…therefore I will have a great "stash" ready to go!
I probably should have used the same embossing folder for the back flap but again, I love my dots and this too is on sale – just through tonight! Click here to see the weekly deals…..
You know that the moral of this bundle stories is….you should click here and build your own starter kit….why? – you can get $125.00 worth of ANY product and only pay $99.00 – it ships for free and you can be done…or place an order and get a 1 time 30% discount….please feel free to email me and we can talk!
You can be like me…a "Silent Demonstrator" as I did not tell a soul except John and Mary (of course)…I say why not ?- there truly is nothing to loose and the best part is – you will save money!
Let's have a great week…..until tomorrow!
