by Susan Itell | Nov 23, 2014 | 3-D Projects, Super Easy, Thank You |
This is a GREAT day for sooooo many reasons! I am super excited about today's post as I have the honor to be the guest stamper of my dear friend and fearless leader….Mary Fish! I am always so darn tootin' excited when I can be her guest!
If you have never popped on my blog before…WELCOME….and yes, I do blog daily (like Mary) and I have learned from the best….I love what I do and I love inspiring YOU! Please subscribe to my blog if you wish!
I have a confession and one that I am sure that all of my "peeps" will acknowledge….I love monograms…I love initials… All around my home you will find "personalized touches" and when the "peeps" were "little peeps" I was a representative for a children's clothing company that specialized with color coordinating clothes and monograms were the star!
In looking at pictures….they DREAD how I dressed them but I still think that they were adorable! ENOUGH WITH MEMORY LANE (darn, I love going down that lane)…..today's post will highlight how you can take one stamp set and make a great set of note-card for ANYONE!
The stamp set that I used for today is one that I can just about guarantee that you have "passed" on because I admit…it is very $$$$$ but you need to think past that as it is so darn versatile! It is called Larger than Life and it is just that!
The minute the new catalog came out in the Spring, I adored this stamp set but I thought "Should I get it now….or wait"….I am always honest (about the in's and out's of products) but I knew that deep down – I needed it. I used a 50% off on it and you can do the same by having a cyber event…..please email me and I will help you reach your goals!
Now I say to myself, "Silly Susan"….just look at how many gifts you can make with this clean and classic stamp….and I LOVE IT!
O.k. – let's get to it as it s a fun project and I hope that I have inspired you to give this stamp set a try and also do this! Just think about how many different people you can give this to! I invite you to think of:
- Friends
- Family
- Hairdresser
- Co-Worker
- Mother in Laws….Sister in laws
- Kids in College
- Teachers
- Birthday Gifts (everyone needs thank you notes)
- Hostess Gift
You can see that the list is endless and fun! This is a GREAT way to use up DSP that you have and also it is sooooo darn tootin' affordable using the Note-cards that Stampin Up! offers…..WOOT-WOOT……you get 20 cards & Envelopes for just $5.95!
- The simple scoop on making this box is….for the bottom, cut your card stock to 7 1/4" X 5 3/4" and then using the Simply Scored – I score at the 1" mark all around (see the below picture to see how I "cut in" on the ends as well as placed the sticky strip!)
- For the "Top", I suggest that you make is a "smidge larger" to fit nicely over it! The dimensions for this are 7 3/8" X 5 7/8" and do the same as you did for the bottom!
- You all know by now that every Tuesday, Stampin' Up! is wonderful in offering "deals for a week" and I love the challenge in incorporating them into my posts!
You can see that I have used the Deco Labels Framelits to create the center of the box along with the help of the Window Sheets. (You could easily skip this step but I think it makes it "finished & fun"….also it help you see whose initial it is!!!)
- For the note-card….it is already ready cut with the Stampin' Ups! help but then I cut a white piece just a 1/4" smaller (4 3/4" X 3 1/4") and then scored it at 1/4" all around to give it some depth! Have fun with the colors of your choose and also the DSP!
- For the back flaps of the envelopes….easy-peasy – I just take a piece of DSP that is 5 1/4"" X 2" and then run a very, very thin bead of "green glue" (mono) just around the edges of the envelope….place the DSP on it….let it set it a bit and then PRESTO – cut the excess away! LOVE IT!
( I will say that I usually cut my DSP in 6" width so if I am using it with the Envelope Liner Framelit, they are good to go but if you are doing it this method, you can get by with cutting the paper smaller)
I love picking out the DSP for the person's personality, I think that this gives this project a great "personal touch" and one that I know will be well received and very useful. I can get at least (8) cards and envelopes in a box….want to make it larger, no worries – just make our box depth larger!
- Simply Stamp the "initial of your choice" with the "color of your choice" and PRESTO – you are good to go!
- If you are making the "solid" color box top and then want to embellish it with coordinating paper (like the below "m" one) – those measurements are (2) pieces at 5 1/4" X 3/4" and (2) pieces at 3 3/4" X 3/4"….This truly carries the theme of your gift!
Have fun and mix up what you have! You can easily decorate the boxes in so many ways! I am just crazy about this project and I already have 15 boxes made for friends and family! I am a "big believer" of handmade gifts….they touch the heart and they are remembered!
Please feel free to email me and/or leave me a comment about this post! Please remember, share with me a Tradition of your Thanksgiving Holiday and you can win some BLOG CANDY and also some yummy brownies from me!
Click here to see yesterday's post and I am sooooooo darn inspired and touched by the comments! I will announce the winner tomorrow!
Monday's are fun day for me as I offer a personal challenge to help you create your style….if you choose to share it with me …GREAT….if not…no biggie (I am just happy that you are going to your craft space and having fun)
Thanks for popping in today and a HUGE thanks to Mary….please leave me a comment for this blog post and/or about what "traditions" means to you…..(Yesterday's Post) and YOU could win the Blog Candy! I love reading about YOU and things that YOU and your family love about the holiday…..
Enjoy the day and until tomorrow!l
by Susan Itell | Nov 22, 2014 | Blog Candy |
Good Saturday morning….as I shared with you yesterday, today was going to be a "Silly Saturday" post to get some good old feedback and advice as what to do for the upcoming feast this week! Please leave me a comment with some advice and tips…..we all love to see and hear what others do! Below you will see that there is some BLOG CANDY!!!
But before we get to the Thanksgiving questions I have for you…do you remember yesterday I shared with you that Stampin' Up! is going to be having an incredible sale starting on Monday for just 1 week?(Well there are actually (2) exciting offers next week) Here is the 1st one….
Click here to see the Sale Flyer…I would suggest that you print it off and grap a piece of paper, a good cup of coffee, your catalog and have fun taking it all in….WOWZERS – there are some "doorbusters" that are a super deal and then those of you that have never taken the "plunge" to get the Blendabilities…..woot-woot….now is a great time!
Make sure that you look at when the "doorbusters" are as they are only for one day and then you see that there are 50%, 40 % off etc…..that are good for the whole week! Fun, fun…..FUN!!!!!
Let's get to the "discussion" part for the day and please let me hear what you and your family does! I just love the feedback and personality of everyone – I truly feel like we all are one big family!
Below you will see that I am giving some "Blog Candy"….(2) retired Stamp Set and some home good love from me….a batch of my yummy brownies!
You have (2) chances to win, leave me a comment today and also tomorrow - on Monday I will announce the winner!!!!
When John and I were driving for our Anniversary get away we talked about things that we need to get for Thanksgiving etc….and then when I was going over the menu I was thinking that I would change things up a bit this year with some new dishes…..Well that did not go over very well…..
So my question to you is….what is tradition to you in your family???…This is what our day looks like and I have it down to a science but I just thought I would change up the food a bit….help me…should I stick with Tradition or change things up?
- I get up before everyone as I adore the early morning….I love to make sure that the dining table is "just right" and I place all of my goodies that I made at each place setting…
- For Breakfast, we always have a BIG one….a yummy strada with turkey sausage and asparagus (if you want this AMAZING recipe, email me…it's a keeper), my homemade sticky buns and fresh fruit cocktail (a true labor of love but soooo worth it)
- Turn the TV on and start cooking for the feast as I watch the Macy Day Parade
- Now I get to sit and papercraft as I watch the Dog Show…..
- Time to take a walk/bike ride on the C & O Canal…then I come home and if the weather is good – hop on a horse and ride – play with the dogs….
- Football on….my time to keep cooking away….put out a bunch of "nibbles" for the family to "graze"….
- Get ready for the feast – a highlight it to watch John make sure that the turkey is to his liking (he always does the turkey) and then he gives me an hour warning to get all of the others ready! (stand back when it is time for him to carve the Turkey…..he is a master at it!
- THE FEAST…..we sit….eat…laugh….and then I usually drive my kids nuts asking a fun and different question each you to share what they are thankful for….
- Time to take a deep breath and we always watch Chevy Chase's Christmas Vacation and laugh until tears are rolling down our face….
- Dessert…..YUMMY!!!! I always do a Carrot Cake and of course…. Pumpkin Pie
- PLAY A GAME!!!! I love games but I have a hard time rounding up people to play with…..this is the time that I slowly start to see people leave to go to other areas of the house as no one likes to play Scrabble with me but I am sure this year they will!
Whew……sounds like a PERFECT day….right!?!? I just love Thanksgiving Day and I simply adore having the kids home…it is a casual day for us – filled with just being "thankful" for all that we have!
Now to the 2nd exciting offering that Stampin' Up! is offering…(just for 1 week)
JOIN PROMOTION. On Monday – just for a limited time, (the Starter Kit Sale runs from Nov. 24 thru Dec. 2) you can purchase the Starter Kit at 25% OFF. That means you get to choose $125 of product for only $74.25 (and FREE SHIPPING).
December is right around the corner and that will be your chance (with your demonstrator status) to see and pre-order products from the NEW Occasions Catalog and earn Sale-A-Bration gifts (also new)! This is always an exciting time for Stampin' Up!
You’ll have through April 30, 2015 to “test drive” demonstrator discounts and benefits. There really is no "catch" at all…you do not "have to" hold a workshop…you do not "have to" sell SU Products to other…you can simply take advantage of this for YOU!!!!
I ask you….if you are going to continue to do what you already LOVE to do…
stamping and creating works of art from your heart…
why not give yourself a gift!
You can email me and we can talk …the promotion starts on Monday so over the weekend you can figure of the goodies that you will want for YOUR starter kit – (YES, you can put the promo items in for your kit)
Let's have a great day and please leave me a comment about should I stick with tradition or throw some "curve balls" in there with the Feast! I love to hear what you all do!
Until tomorrow…..(it's a super practical post that will help your shopping!!!!)
by Susan Itell | Nov 21, 2014 | 3-D Projects, Birthday |
I just love making 3 – D projects and I love to share them with you to inspire YOU to make them as well! I was sooooooo darn intimidated by making 3-D projects as I thought that were totally "over my head" but once I "got the bug" – I loved it!
If you are not one that makes 3-D's – this is a super one to start with. It is very straight forward and I actually blogged about it on September 29, 2013 and you can click here to see that post and the instructions on how to make it are right there!
Today's is much simpler as I just made the box…and then cutting the "pattern" of the DSP from the Confetti Celebration DSP….I simply made a quick "belly band" before adhering this focal sentiment!
With all of the super fun stamps and super beautiful paper we have, you can clearly see that this project can be made all year around – remeber this post! (I love to pop them on someones desk….in their mailbox, whatever as a "I'm thinking of you")
Please feel free to email me with any questions you might have. I think that the directions on the post are very clear, but it is always my goal for you to feel confident and understand how to do make cards/projects that I post about!
The stamp set I used was Sketched Birthday and this project is for a friend that celebrates a Birthday in the middle of December! The group of "Iquana's" get together for a lunch and I thought that these would be great table favors!
You can see in the below picture that I already "stamped" many different colors while I had the stamp out….I just need to make the boxes in other colors!
Sometimes when you are working on a project but short of time….this is a great example of getting parts completed….and then after Thanksgiving, I have plenty of time to make my boxes for Kathleen's Birthday!
I hope that this inspires you to "give it a try" and this would be a GREAT project for your Thanksgiving Table…..you could "double it up" with some yummy Ghiradelli Chocolates as well as a placecard…..I just LOVE multi tasking!
I hope that this post has put a HUGE smile on your face and you will run out and get some chocolates (great sales right now) and just have fun!
We are now on the COUNTDOWN to Thanksgiving! I just ADORE Thanksgiving and I can hardly wait to have my dear Dad, my brother and (2) of the peeps…Hannah is still away (she is in Brazil now) along with a super sweet friend that is all alone for the holiday….
Here's to a GREAT and FUN weekend ahead, please feel free to email me and ask….ask….ask if you have any questions about making this great project I shared with you today. This is a fun project and I want you to have fun making it!
A week from today is the famous retail day of "BLACK FRIDAY"….it is one crazy day of shopping frenzy but Stampin' Up! will have you covered to sit at home in warmth and shop away with SPECIALS that will start on Monday and last until December 2nd (or while supplies last)…You know what is coming… a huge WOOT-WOOT!!!
I will share more details with you tomorrow…I am excited and I know that you will be excited too!
Tomorrows post will be a fun, interactive one and instead of a Simple Saturday, we are going to have a "Silly Saturday" for you tomorrow….please POP back – I need your feedback….it will help me to get ready for Turkey Day!
by Susan Itell | Nov 20, 2014 | Christmas |
Good Thursday morning to all! Thursday is the day that is the Pals Paper Art to share with you a challenge and for you to take that sketch and put your twist on it! Now…let me tell you….there are many of you that do that Monday personal challenge that I do…so….how about trying this one!?!?!
Here is the sketch and I just had to "play again" with the Santa and Company Designer Series Paper and these "so called Santa's" make me laugh as much as the moose did on Monday? Click here to see that fun card!
I was happy with the end result of this card and I will say..I already know exactly who is getting this card…(I do think these guys need a recipient that appreciates a non-traditional Santa) I do adore the colors that are in the DSP…let's get going!
I am going to share with you some measurements today as this is a great layout for future cards! Please do not be afraid to use DSP….you can see that the "POP" of extra color makes it fun!
- The Base is an A-2 card and the Basic Grey is 5 3/8" X 4 1/8" (please pop out some of the middle of this grey as it will ultimately be covered up with the DSP and Old Olive.)
- The Santa & Co. DSP is 2 3/4" X 4" and the Old Olive is 2 1/4" X 4" and then I used the "snowflakes" and the white craft Ink to make the flakes fall!
- The Stamp Set that I used is Visions of Santa (and this is not my image of a Santa when I was young) but they do make me smile! I heat embossed the sentiment with the white embossing powder and that always created an instant WOW!
- You can also see that the other star of the card is the white gel pen…this pen is my friend, and I think that the "extra touch" it brings is a must have!
Today I did both dashed and dots….the best advice I can give you is….JUST DO IT and to not worry about if they are even or not…it truly does not matter and in the long run – it will look great!
- The below picture is a great shot to see the snowflakes as well as "lifting" the focal sentiment up with the stampin' dimensionals.
- A great tip I give to you today is to make sure that you have the Whisper White Craft Ink in your stash of goodies….why????? This makes a great impact and it is something that you "just need in certain times"...this is a product that is often over looked!
- The mailman is going to "bust out laughing" with the envelope lining…."I bet he will smile" as every-time I see this paper, I smile!
That's it….how about giving it a try?!?!? It is a fun sketch and I think that you have many stamps that will make is shine!
Please pop onto the other Design Artist's to see the inspirations that they came up with – WOWZERS….so much talent out there!
Thanks for popping in and please email me if I can be of help….
Let's all have a great day and until tomorrow! ( It's a FUN birthday treat…..) – please pop back!
