by Susan Itell | Jul 25, 2014 | Uncategorized |
I am OOBER glad that today is Friday! As you read this I am probably on a plane going to see PEEP Hannah and I am so ready and happy for seeing Hannah….BUT – the super fun thing also about my quick 24 hour trip is that I get to meet a Blog follower, Bridget!
Bridget is from North Carolina but has been living in France and she often comments on my blog. When we figured out that she lives near Hannah we worked to see it we could meet when she came back to the states! Tomorrow is the day and I am OOBER excited! This is what I LOVE about Stampin up! – meeting someone in person….wow!
Isn't this a fun card! I just adore the Flowerpot DSP and remember – this is one that it on the buy 3 get 1 free paper! Click here to see the offerings! These are all good to the end of the month !
I know that many of you are afraid of using DSP as the focal part to your card but to me…this works and it is fun, clean and simple! You know that I love square cards and this work perfectly!
Remember…you can scroll down and see all of the products that I used to make this clean card and you can click on the product and add it to your shopping card in a quick click!
There are several things that i love about this card…the white space with the sentiment (the sentiment is GREAT in itself) and polka dots make me smile! I felt that the touch of the banner worked and the "stitching" was the perfect simple touch!
It is super unusual that I use 3 different DSP's on the same card and it worked! Using the simple colors in a subtle way just works! So…the moral of the story is – try it…you might like it!
Please pop back tomorrow as I will be giving you the opportunity to win blog candy….12 handmade cards from me! My posts over the weekend will be different but I hope that you enjoy them and be inspired by them!
Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Jul 24, 2014 | Photopolymer Stamps, Super Easy |
I have a true confession – when I was making this card for you today I started to make it WAY TOO COMPLICATED and I was getting a bit stressed and then I looked at it and said – enough….do what you do best – less is best!
This card is going to a special person to all of the PALS and especially to Mary….her wonderful neice Kris Kilcoyne. I shared with you yesterday a picture of the 2 of them and it is sooooo darn cute and special I just need to share it again!
True, Kris is Mary's neice (and that is super fun in itself)…but Kris is so much more to Mary and the whole PAL team…she is Mary's assistant and is nothing short of amazing!
I think it is the "coolest" thing that these 2 incredible ladies live across the country from each other but with the power of technology and sheer "synergy"….together they make it work for all of our benefits! I am sure that Kris was beaming seeing "Aunt Mary" at convention!
I think I summed it up with this Clean and SImple Card….WOW…WOW…WOW!!!! I am lovin' these photopolymer stamps and I must admit, it was nice not having to use the stamp-a-ma-jig (but I DO adore it)
As I said in the beginning, I was being super fussy about adding stars….flowers…..arrows…..yada-yada and then I just stood back and said DONE…these words speak LOUD and GREAT with nothing!
Lesson to be learned…when in doubt – LEAVE IT OUT! Less is best and this works….just fine! I did corner round all of the edges (probably because deep down I felt guilty about being so easy-peasy!
I think when you had big and bold images…there is an opportunity to keep it super clean and simple! Also, these images are GREAT heat embossed!
I am just head over heels with this DSP Stack and YES – Stampin' up! is coming out with more in the holiday catalog! WOOT-WOOT! These are such a GREAT BANG for your BUCK!!!
You can line (2) envelopes with each sheet….they are perfect for the front of a card…the sky's the limit!
I naturally had to jazz up the back of the envelope too…..I just could not resist! This sentiment fit perfectly right on the back of the envelope and I know that not only will the mailman smile….but Kris will smile as well!
Well Kris…hat's off to YOU for being the amazing helper to all of the PALS! I know that I drive you nuts in emailing you at the wrong address but you are an amazing organized person and I appreciate all that you do! I marvel at your computer skills and ability to have everything at your fingertips!
Kris is an amazing photographer and also adores My Digital Studio (something that I need to do more of as it is amazing). She loves Yoga….is a great Mom and Wife and the BEST to all of us PALS!
Congratulations Kris for all of the hard work that you and Mary do….I appreciate YOU!
Until tomorrow….
by Susan Itell | Jul 23, 2014 | Uncategorized |
This is a card…made with love for my wonderful uplne Mary Fish…I think that this card sums with 2 words…
YOU ROCK…
You have heard me before in my posts that I ADORE the fact that Stampin' Up! has come out with so many "single" stamps and this is one of them! When the catalog came out and I saw this stamp, naturally I bought it but I had one person in mind…MARY FISH!
I apologize that the pictures are not the best but I wanted to incorporate many things that I love that remind me of Mary! She is such…."the real deal" and has a heart and a vision that is endless!
Two years ago when I started following her blog, I knew that it was a "Peanut Butter & Jelly" thing going on! I knew instantly that I loved her style and passion .
I was just like Mary….wanting to get the discount….have the inspiration….and just simply be happy with doing what I want with no boundaries or expectation!
I waited until today so I could really get a grasp on all of her amazing achievements and I am super proud to share them with you!
Just take a look and see why I am inspired by this and how honored I am to call her my upline and friend!
- First place with 106 promotions to Senior Associate
- First place with 30 promotions to Supervisor and Above
- Third place in annual sales
- Recognized as the only demonstrator in the company earning the Achiever's Performance Bonus 5 times during the Stampin' Up! year (for the second year in a row-woot)!
The FUN of this card to me is 2 things…the Polka Dot Embossing Folder and the You Rock Stamp! This is a kind of a "plain jane" card as it is super basic with not much color but I think it has a big punch and I know when Mary receives it…she'll love it!
I first Stamped the image and then took it to the embossing folder to make sure that "it would work"…well it does and next – off to the Big Shot and square framelits…..the magic is starting to happen!
You can see how it all comes together and the help of the Seam Binding Ribbon…made a quick and easy difference..you know I am challenged with ribbon…but this ribbon is my friend! ( the new cotton ribbon is amazing too!)
Did you wonder how I did that border around the opening of the image!?!? Easy…with the help of the Stampin' Trimmer I can cut "slivers" in a second! LOVE this tool!
Well…cute – right!?!? I added a bit here and there and you know me…I love my envelopes!
The Dots Decorative Masks are fabulous! (I feel like I should pay SU more $$$$ as the are such a great value and quality…just love them!)
I have to admit…I rushed it a bit and used the Craft White Ink which is very "juicy" and I will say that I needed to "blot" them to dry….but you get the idea – super cute – super easy – super fun!
Since I wasn't totally pleased with the flap…I knew that I could do something fun with the front! SIMPLE….I embossed the image with the White Embossing Powder and the Heat Tool…double whammy!
This picture below is priceless to me as it captures the best of both Mary and her wonderful niece, Kris! Tomorrow's card is for her…as she is such a HUGE part of the PALS….I adore the bond that they have!
So Mary….."hat's off to you" and I am proud to be a part of your team.
I should have probably used the One in a Million Stamp….but if I could "photo shop" a picture of you in this Rocking Chair….I would have… (but we know I am also a bit computer challenged!!!)
MARY FISH….YOU ROCK!
Huge hugs to you and thank you for being YOU!
Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Jul 22, 2014 | Hostess Stamp Sets |
I was looking for a special stamp to send a special friend a special card! (Now say that 3 times) Well…I think I nailed it as the sentiment was exactly what I was looking for…to "enjoy the adventure" as he has been on the best adventure and the best is yet to come! (Can you guess who it is for???)
This stamp set is a Hostess Set and I would love to work together to help you be able to get this super set! Please email me and together we can work together to achieve goals! Even if we live WAY FAR AWAY – no worries…where there is a will…there is a way and I would love to help you!
Today's card is another strange size – you know me….I just love the envelope punch board and it is just the best that you can make any size your heart desires! The finished size of the card is 4 X 7 so I can make an envelope from a regular size of paper!
I am lovin the Memento Ink….( I kind of feel bad for my Black Staz On…..as he has been back-burnered….but remember he does have a purpose when watercoloring) I chose the length for this card so I could put 2 bikes easily on it!
The "added touch" that I was tickled with was the embossed line above and below the bike…..how did I do that? After stampin my image I flipped over the very vanilla and used the Simply Scored Tool and made a nice and deep line! I personally think that you can get a "deeper" image with this tool but you could easily use your Stampin Trimmer.
Isn't the Dot Bases and Brights Candy Dots super fun in the wheels. Just think of how a simple touch like this…make a card go to wow! Fun, easy and FAST!
How about this great DSP…it is from the Flashback DSP. I think that the reason I really like it is because it coordinates with Very Vanilla…sometimes I think our papers always go to Whisper White. Please click here to see the offerings of the but 3 and get 1 free – a perfect time to stock up!
Make sure that you do not "skimp" on using stampin' dimensionals – we do not like sags and with the brads…you really need to make sure that there are plenty of dimensionals!
As I said before, I love making my own envelopes and many times I like to cut off a portion of the flp of the envelope – (just switching it up a bit) and then a simple lining of the outer flap was the perfect touch!
I couldn't resist – I just had to stamp the outside of the envelope! Now I know what you are thinking…why would I put candy dots on the front? Well, I usually always ask my postmaster to "hand stamp" my cards so they do not go thru machines….Fingers crossed they will be on when it arrives to my friend!
Please think about working together to get some hostess benefits – I would love to help you reach a goal! When you see the new Holiday Catalog…you are going to go WOWZERS….I NEED to get my friends inspired! It is soooo special!
Click here to see this Tuesday's specials….Stampin' Up! is great to have these offerings every week. Many thanks for popping in and I hope that you CASE away on this card – I think it is super cute!
Until tomorrow!
p.s. – Did you guess who this card is for….my dear friend Brian King! He has had a FABULOUS year and I am so proud of him and honored to call him my friend! He is a total hoot! (Let's see if he pops on my blog)
Even though I could not be there in person for convention…I sure was in spirit! Way to go for an amazing year my friend! You are "the King" and you always make me smile!
Remember…you can scroll down and see all of the products that I used to make this clean card and you can click on the product and add it to your shopping card in a quick click!
