by Susan Itell | Jun 18, 2014 | Birthday, Super Easy |
I know that when most of us saw that they were discontinuing the cupcake stamp set from the old catalog, we were sad but we also knew that the SUPER Cupcake builder punch was staying around ….which meant that Stampin' Up! had something up their sleeve!
That something is the super fun stamp set called Cupcake Party and it is just adorable! It is a super fast card to put together as the matching punch makes it a breeze to POP out! I love monochromatic cards and I have a co-worker that is celebrating her birthday today!
I decided to go with a note card size but I cut it myself so I could have a vertical fold! Wanting something "perky and bright" I when with Bermuda Bay and the accent of Soft Sky! (I personally love this color combination together)
The Bermuda Bay is just a smidge smaller than the card base (1/8th" smaller) and then I used the FUN Decorative Dots Embossing Folder with the help of the Big Shot and I let the magic happen with a big crank! These embossing folders are simply the best!
I like to adhere images after I embossed them so they lay super flat and let the image show to its fullest! The white piece is 2 3/4" X 4 1/4" and then I simply had fun stampin' and punchin'…the little confetti's were from the Cupcake Punch…you would be so surprised at how much you use this punch! (I used it a bunch for the confetti for the centers of flowers)
I bet some of you are surprised…I made a bow!!! WOOT-WOOT!!! The Bermuda Bay satin Ribbon seemed like a perfect choice to add that little special touch! A simple glue dot held it in place!
The envelope had a double whammy…sometimes I just cannot resist…a beautiful envelope makes me smile! The Brights Designer Series Paper Stack to the rescue again…..my motto…
When in doubt…pull them out!
Why not – since we have them in all color combinations its a no brainer…these gems are often overlooked but to me…they are TOP on the list in all color palettes!
I know that I have posted before about the great offer Stampin' Up! is offering….taking a "test drive" for just $50.00! Well here is another "Susan Collection" that I have put together that would be a perfect start for your rental car!
Remember, you have nothing to lose and you can turn that car right back in even after you place your 1st order and get a 30% discount (that's more than I get). I adore hobbiest and I would love to have you on my team. To me, being a hobby demonstrator is the best…they are always happy as they just simply love the product and making projects!
Please think about it and then email me….I will be happy to answer any questions you have. It really is a great opportunity and also one that you can walk away from at anytime…you name your own guidelines as to what works for you!
WOWZERS….it is super hot on the East Coast…please take it easy and drink lots of water…if I had my way, I would be sitting in the air-conditioning stampin' all day long!
Until tomorrow….it's a PALS PPA challenge!
by Susan Itell | Jun 17, 2014 | Thank You |
Yesterday was an interesting day to say the least! I know that it is not like me to show you a stamp that is no longer in the Stampin' Up! catalog but I will say that I am like most of you…I do have favorites and this one I just can't seem to part with! The pig stamp is special to me!
A fun fact about me is that I have a pet house pig named Daisy Mae! She is 2 1/2 years old and she think that she is one of the dogs! I have always wanted a pet pig and I told my family when I turned 50 all I want is a pig…well I have one and I adore her!
We do not have any Vets that will work on pigs and I take her to a Vet in Virginia about an hour + from my home! Daisy doesn't leave our house much…(actually this is the 3rd time) and she usually sits in the passenger seat of my Jetta. Well…yesterday I took a co-worker along as she wanted to see the whole ordeal! Daisy just sat in the back seat and would look out the window (it's funny to see people when they realize it's a pig)
Pigs do not like to be picked up…they truly make a horrific noice…Daisy does not walk on a leash so I needed to pick her up (we turned heads at the Vets) Pigs have a mind of their own and even though they are super smart, they have their own opinions! I put this red leash that the vet had over her in the room just in case she bolted out the door….she didn't – she was great!
The Vet was held up with an emergency and we sat in the room for quite a long time. When he came in he was so happy to see how well she looked and was amazed at her weight and coat! I simply cannot tell you how many family and friends make fun of her – they call her "Bacon"…"Pigglet"…and make fun of her that she has put some pounds on since her last check up!
I truly wish I had a video camera as he was complimenting her up and down and I was such a proud Mom! She even let him trim her hoofs while she sat in the special chair they have in the rooms for the animals (isn't that great that they do not have to get on a metal table…she would have been petrified!!!)
Ok….enough – we have a super fun card to get to…..I was so happy with the end result and I am giving it to my co-worker today as a "thanks" for having a fun "girls" afternoon adventure! I aplogise for going on and on but this is what I love about blogging…I want you to get to know me as I love getting to know you in helping you achieve your goals!
The fun of this card is the NEW product that Stampin' Up! just came out with and I LOVE IT and WOWZERS – it is so darn afforable! It is called the Dots and Stripes Decorative Masks and you get both for just $2.95! Woot-Woot…
So simple to use…I simply placed the mask over top of my paper (I did use masking tape to make sure it would not wiggle) and then Sponge Daubers to color in the holes. I used Strawberry Slush, Blushing Bride and Pistachio Pudding – isn't this super fun!
While I had the everything out – I thought that I would make my own liner and simply took a piece of white paper and did the same and then adhered it to the envelope back and trimmed off the excess ( you could simple place the mask right on the envelope but since I have not done this much – I did not want to try it!)
Did you notice the details on the pig? I did "fussy cut" her out (it was super easy) I had an extra piece of the pink pirouette embossed with the Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder from a post last week but I cut it out with a circle framelit and then using the next larger size…did the same with the Strawberry Slush!
I just could not resist adding a button to the pigs nose and I the little piece of bakers twine made it fun! Also, did you notice that I used the white gel pen to add some depth and fun!
When you think about this card…it uses different tools that we have to make our creating making easier! To me, it is super important to purchase the basics….(big shot, choose a couple of framelits, some punches, several stamp sets and basic paper) You can start with this and then build your inventory!
Thanks for popping in today and thank you for allowing me to share my fun with Daisy! Below is a picture of her with one of the dogs …she really is sweet and she does think she is one of them! There is never a dull moment around my house but one things for sure – I do love animals!
Enjoy the day, please remember that you can click the shop now button or also click on the below pictures! Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Jun 16, 2014 | Make it MINE Monday |
Today is “Make it mine Monday” – what’s that? This is a personal challenge that I started last month to help you and to inspire you to try a sketch…when I started doing sketch challenges (and I was terrified of them) – I found that doing sketches stretched myself but more importantly, it allowed me to develop a style!
I am a very clean and simple card maker and no matter what your style and passion is…there is a way for you to express yourself! I thank those “old faithfuls” that each week have been sending me their take on the sketch and you have no idea how happy that makes me…woot-woot to you!
Saturday evening we went to our dear friends house for a fabulous evening of great food, friendship and lots of laughter! It was one of those evenings that the “moon and the stars” lined up with James surprising us…it was a perfect evening! This card is for them…as they are dear friends and I totally treasure their friendship as it is wonderful to see our “peeps” become young adults!
Let’s get to it!
- The finished card size is a 5” square! When I looked at this sketch, I saw a square and I wanted to use something that I rarely use…washi tape! This tape is NEW – called “Sweet Sadie”…very sweet!
- The white piece that I randomly put the washi tape on is a 4 ½” square…it doesn’t get any easier than this…a quick tear and PRESTO done! I matted that onto a piece of Black that is a “smidge” larger…a 4 5/8” square!
- Now to the stampin fun…this is from the new stamp set called Peace, Love & Cupcakes! I stamped the flower image and then did the sentiment…but while I had the flower all inked up – I decided to stamp (2) more and “fussy cut” it out to layer on top! (You could totally delete this step but I like “bending” the petals and I think it is worth the extra time!)
- The circle framelits were my friend to cut it out and then used the next size larger to “frame it” and make it POP! A simple stitch and dot was the simple yet effective touch to help with dimension…try it – it’s fun, you will be amazed with what a little stitching does to your projects!
- You can see that I popped this whole fun part up with stampin’ vitamins! The postage is already over as it is an odd shaped card….so why not go for the gusto!
- The envelope was made with the envelope punch board using a 8 ¼” square and scoring and punching it at 4 1/8” – just love this tool!
- You know I adore to “fru-fru” my envelopes and today I did a double whammy for you! I lined the out side in the Pistachio Pudding and did the “stitch thing” but I also added some wahsi tape to the front the added another flower…cute!
I was very pleased with the end result of this card and it is already in the mail to them and I know when they receive it tomorrow – they will smile! How about trying this sketch? I hope you do and please send it to me…I love to see your work as much as you like to POP onto my blog!
I must admit – I have not been a “believer” in washi tape but I liked it and I am going to give it a chance…I am planning to do another post next week using it! That is what is great about using something different…you might find out that you like it!
Let’s all have a GREAT week and please feel free to email me…I am looking forward to a great week ahead!
Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | Jun 15, 2014 | Super Easy |
1st…a BIG Happy Fathers Day to all of those great Dad's out there and I hope that your families are able to have a fun day!
We had a big surprise…one of the "peeps" came home to surprise John! He was so touched and even though he is here for less than 24 hours…we are going to make the most of it!
John and I are starting our day taking a walk/run at the Antietam Battlefield. It is right near our house and it is a beautiful spot to walk. John is doing so well…he is up to a 6 mile walk/run and each and every step I see him take I think back to his injury – I am so proud of him!
This is a "Simple Susan" card and you do not need me for this but I will still walk you through it! This little guy is just adorable and you can bet that this will be a Breast Cancer Card in July! Do you remember last week I was saying I adore the single stamps that are in the catalog this year…well this is one of them!
Adorable…right??? The best part is that it is just $9.95! He is soooooo cute!
The base of the card is from good old faithful, the white note-card & envelopes and then this wowzers Designer Series Paper is called Lullaby. I adore the colors as it can be suitable for so many different cards and I am especially fond of stripes – too cute!
The watercolor part is 2 3/4" X 4" and then I used the Black Staz On to stamp the adorable image and then the aqua painter did their trick! The colors I used were crumb cake, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon & Chocolate Chip.
CONFESSION: I did not do the best job coloring this today (especially after yesterdays great card) but I did not have my "readers" and it is not very subtle…the crazy thing is that I used Chocolate Chip for shadowing the ears and his nose…and as it dried – it turned up with a "red look" - weird!
I matted it with the new in color, lost lagoon just a smidge larger and then popped it up with Stampin' Vitamins…too darn tootin easy! The Big Shot and the envelope liner framelit was the quick last touch!
I hope that this sweet card should make you smile – it is a breeze to whip up and you better believe that I will do it again for you in a totally different way! So fun and fast!
Have a fabulous day, make some memories and tomorrow is the Monday personal challenge for you all….I hope that you pop back but more importantly I hope that you try the challenge! There are so many of you growing and growing with developing your own style – I am so proud of you!
Happy Fathers Day…have a great day and until tomorrow!
