by Susan Itell | Oct 15, 2014 | Birthday, Masculine, Super Easy |
Today is a SUPER special day to me as it is James’ (my middle peeps) 24th Birthday! Wow – where do the years go by but I have been looking at pictures and going down memory lane…( I just love that lane!)
John and I are super proud of him and he is doing a great job figuring out the BIG “real world” out there. He is truly a great catch….loves to cook, build, work outside…just about anything except keep his room clean!
Making a masculine card seems to be a challenge of many of us….(I know it’s a head scratcher for me) but when I looked at this sentiment – BAM…..this is James all the way!
Ever since he has been a little guy…I always knew that he had a kind, special and patient heart! I always would say to him…
"If there were more James’ in the world…our world would be a better place”
The sentiment is from the Stamp Set called Starburst Sayings and I adore the fact that there is a matching framelit that makes it a cinch to have a perfect cut! A simple POP from the 2” circle punch just gave this sentiment the effect that I was going for! (I love our punches)
I have said this so many times before but the Designer Series Paper, Flashback is A+ in my book as it coordinates with Very Vanilla. To me, this lends itself to a masculine card!
As much as I adore square cards, I have not been doing as many lately. Today’s card is a 4 ½” square card and then the other sizes are a 4 1/8” square and then a 4” square.
Do you see that fun sentiment of “Happy Birthday”? I bet you are wondering where it came from…it is from a “sleeper” stamp set called, Says it All. This is a good example of a “filler” stamp set…what I mean is, when you need something but don’t want it to be over powering…this is one for you!
Have you started to make a wish list for the upcoming holidays? I am the BEST ELF you could ever have…just tell your hubbie, you Mom/Dad…friend – my name and email me and I will make you have THE BIGGEST smile!
If you do not have the Envelope Punch Board…than that needs to be on the top of your list! Making a square card is a cinch and making your own liner with it as well makes this “gadget” a simply must have…
Thanks a bunch for popping in and if anyone else is lucky enough to have a Birthday today…
thank you are super lucky as special people are born on October 15th!
In honor of James’ birthday – anyone that places an order with me today will receive a present from me…a package of Stampin’ Dimensionals!
Click here to place an order…remember to check out the weekly deals, the clearance rack and this NEW photopolymer Stamp Set! Woot-Woot….it’s available now!
Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Oct 14, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Ok guys…today there is no card for you…but that's ok cause you can see the Weekly Deals that are offered! Please click here and see the goodies that Stampin' Up! is offering for us this week!
I came home last night to a computer that is acting up so I slipped on John's computer to push this out! Sorry but I did not want you to worry that I forgot you….cause how could I ever forget YOU!
Please pop back tomorrow as tomorrow is a SUPER SPECIAL DAY….it is one of my "peeps" Birthday and I think I have a GREAT card that you will enjoy!
I am staying positve as you know me and computers… I love this below message….how true - how true!
Until tomorrow….
by Susan Itell | Oct 13, 2014 | Make it MINE Monday, Thank You |
Woot-woot to a new week! Let's all have a GREAT week and I hope that I get you inspired with this card today! Monday's are the days that I find a sketch on the internet and then throw it your way for you to have fun at your own home!
I do not know why we are all reluctant to share our work on weekly challenges, but please know I do "get it" as I was scared to death to do a challenge! I have in time learn to become a bit more comfortable but I am totally fine with you just sharing your work with me….I actually adore it….so if you would like, please email me your take…I am so proud of many of you!
This weeks sketch is from Freshly Made Sketches, have fun with it! The funny thing about today is that I did not realize that this sketch was actually from this week!
Every Sunday I do a "google" of "Clean and Simple Card Sketches" and this popped up…..so….if YOU can do this challenge….then YOU need to upload your picture to their website and just "go for it"! It is the best of the best and I know that you can do it!
Let's get to the "nuts and bolts" of today's card! I simply adore this DSP …I think there is nothing more striking than Black and White with a POP of color!
I am going to go super quick today so please feel free to email me if you have any questions about the card! It is rather straight forward and I was super happy with the end result!
- The card base in an A-2 size folded as a vertical card
- The stamp sets I used today are Four Feathers and Big News
- The dimensions of the Strawberry Slush is 4 5/8" X 2 7/8"
- The designer series paper is from Back to Black and the dimensions are (feathers) 2 3/4" X 3" and the lower one is 1 3/4" X 3"
- The band across the card is 1" X 4 1/4" and 3/4" X 4 1/4"
- The embellishments were the FUN part of the card (in my opinion)…. I used the White Bakers Twine and "doubled" up on it for a simple bow (I can handle Bakers Twine Bows) and then I took a piece of Strawberry Slush and looped it around….I LOVE the effect it gives!
- You know me…I do LOVE my Stamp- a -ma- jig, and YES – I did use it for perfect placement!
- The Big Shot and Envelope Liner Framelits came to my rescue once again!
That's about it! I hope that you enjoy this! It was not only super easy to make…It uses up scraps and it uses minimal DSP!!!!
Speaking of DSP…don't forget about the incentive that YOU can get a free pack of DSP of your choice for the next 6 months but simply taking a test drive with Stampin' Up~ You have nothing to lose and oh, sooooo much to gain!
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I love Stampin' Up….and I adore my customers and loyal blog followers!
There are days that I feel like I am in a dream…it is the best to be able to be able to do what you love and believe in the product…. plus have fun all at the same time!
Thank YOU for all that YOU do! Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Oct 12, 2014 | 3-D Projects |
Good Morning! Last Sunday was the big Breast Cancer Event that Jeanie and myself made fun Stampin' Up! goodies but really the main star was Jeanie and Sister Corda as the 2 of them made 176 of these adorable tea pots to have as a favor on the table for the Tea!
Isn't this a labor of love!!! I truly wish that Jeanie would blog as she is not only super talented but she is also super funny and I know that her personality would shine thru…I asked her if I could share with you the tea pots so I will do my best to walk you through it!
If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments and I am sure that Jeanie will answer them! I am amazed with technology as I texted her and she sent me these pictures to my cell phone and a brief "how to" so I hope I get it right! I have never made one but they are super cute!
You start with a piece of cardstock at 4 1/2" X 8 1/2" (folded in half) The key and shining star tool is the Oval Bigz Die an because it is on an angle, you will have to turn the paper to the side and snip off the excess so it can go thru the Big Shot!
For the Tea, Jeanne and Sister used a variety of Embossing Folders! It made it look so festive and seeing the different textures was truly beautiful!
I do not think the below picture shows it, but Jeanie just embossed the front part of the folded piece…it made it look so professional as it was great to see the back of the tea pot was not embossed. To do this, simply leave the back side of the paper not in the embossing folder before you crank it through!
Next, simply cut the top off like in the below picture and keep it aside…this is your spout! Isn't this embossing folder just beautiful!
Now for the handle…easy-peasy! Punches to the rescue! You already know how I feel about our punches…they are the best on the market and they are such a time saver…the best tip I can give you is to try to add one to an order and in no time you will have a great collection of punches!!!
1st punch with the Large Oval and then go back and center the X-Large oval and presto – a handle!
Adhere as shown and I would recommend the Multi Purpose Glue….you really do not need much but this glue has a super hold and it allows you great "wiggle room" to get it "just where you want it"
So darn tootin' cute! I am not a tea drinker but I think they are soooo super sweet that it is worth making some! You could put a gift card in it….or you could also put a piece of chocolate…..NOW I LOVE IT – especially if it is dark chocolate!
Now I do not think there is no denying that it was AMAZING that she volunteered her time and energy to do this labor of love for Breast Cancer! Again, another reason why what we do DOES make a difference.
We continually touch peoples lives and make a difference. I am super proud to call Jeanie my friend and super lucky to have her as a downline! There is never a dull moment when we are together!
Speaking of being together….we have a PILE OF FALL SWAP CARDS to go through! I have been sooooooo good and have not opened a single one but once we get together…watch out!
Have a GREAT day and please leave Jeanie some great comments of paper love…and go sing ….
"I'm a little tea pot short and stout…..here is my handle….."
