by Susan Itell | May 30, 2014 | Sports, Super Easy, Thank You |
I just love this Stamp set, Summer Silhouette and I have been trying to s t r e t c h myself to use colors that I do not normally use…so today's card is focusing on Soft Sky! I'm not sure why I do not use this color much but I invite and encourage you to reach out of your comfort zone and try to use colors that you normally would not use!
Next week is my Breast Cancer Card week and with being away so much I thought that this would be a great card to make and change up the sentiment. This card is a great example of "a formula" that I have posted about many times – when you have a design or a stamp that will be very versatile for many themes…please use it over and over again! It's like that "little black dress" – never goes out of style!
Let's get to the card….
- The base is an A-2 card size in Soft Sky but made into a vertical card…scored at the 5 1/2" line – the white part is 1/4" smaller and as you can see in the above photo, it is key to spread out your leave image so it takes up a good deal of the card!
- The accent color is Bermuda Bay = so rich and bold. I stamped all of the flowers and then also stamped one on a scrap piece of paper and fussy cut it out and adhered it to the flat image.
(This set looks dynamite in really bold and rich colors – give the card a completely different look!)
- The accent color in the flower and for the sentiment is my "go-to" soft neutral, soft suede and then a pearl seemed to be the perfect simple accent!
- The sentiment is from the Lots of Thanks Stamp Set. I have been trying to only show you stamp sets that are being carried over with the new catalog, and you know I use this a bunch – it always seems to work out and I think for this card, I like the width of the sentiment!
- Adding my trade mark "3 dots" seemed to do the trick with adding movement to the card!
- You know what's left…envelope time! Going to my "Old Faithfuls" – the Designer Series Paper Pack and today I used the Subtles to pull more of the soft sky! With the help of the envelope liner framelit and the Big Shot – quick, easy and done!
Well…thoughts? I think that this is one great card…I can see it with Happy Birthday….Thinking of you…even with a sympathy sentiment! It is amazing how you can make minimal changes to create a different mood!
Since both of these stamp sets are going to be around in the new catalog….put them on your "wish list" Please remember if you have an upcoming birthday…and anniversary….etc – remember that I would love to help that special someone get you things you love…..Stampin' Up! products….have them email me and I will take care of it! Easy…done!
Enjoy your day…make someone smile!
Until tomorrow!
by Susan Itell | May 29, 2014 | Uncategorized |
There is a special day just around the corner…Monday, June 2nd! This is a day that we all have been patiently waiting for…
The day of the NEW Catalog…the day we get to do what we love to do…
SHOP for the new stamp sets…the new papers…the new accessories that will make us happy!
When there is a new catalog we want it all…wanting and getting it can be 2 different things and trust me – I have been there and I am sure that this scenario will ring true to many of you!
Stampin' Up! has strict guidelines as to what we are allowed to do before the new catalog launches. To make it easy and more importantly affordable for you, I have compiled the NEW ribbons that are in the catalog and have divided the rolls of ribbons into 1/4's for you to have an opportunity to "get them all" at a fraction of the cost if you were to but them by the roll!
If you wish to purchase them, you simply email me and I will send you an invoice for your share. SU does not allow us to do a "Buy Now" directly from our blogs, but once you email me and let me know what you want, I will be right back in touch about the payment. I am ordering on Monday so please do not wait so I can continue to work on my order!
Why am I doing this? EASY-PEASY…
- We all know that we want the new goodies so why not have the opportunity to get them all…try them and then you will know in the future if you want to but the whole roll!
- If you are a Demonstrator – this is a great opportunity to showcase all of the new ribbons in an attractive and functional presentation for customers to see, feel and play with!
You will see below in the picture how the ribbon will arrive to you! I apologize but I did not have the opportunity to do the "Susan Touches" on it but each card of ribbon will have the Ribbon Name and then underneath of each color, I will provide you the color name and the item # for your references!
(I edited this for the post, but you will see in the other pictures that I did not do it…I will include ribbon numbers as I know that makes it so easy for a quick reference!)
The "type A" comes out in me and and I think organization and marketing is key to presenting a product. You will see that I am passing onto you a wonderful savings/opportunity as I basically took the price of what a roll would be…added the sales tax and then if necessary rounded it up to make the math easier (I am not the numbers person…dear John is)
ENJOY and please shoot me and email if you have any questions and also email me if you would like to order the ribbon! Please put in the subject line RIBBON ORDER so I can spot it quickly!
I am super happy that Stampin Up! has really "beefed up" the ribbon offerings…I think my favorite is going to be the 1/4" Cotton Ribbon! You will see that you can order this share a la carte…..order by the number in front of the ribbon offering!
Option 1 – If you order 1 to 3 bundle offerings your shipping & handling will be $4.95 (please indicate the number/name of the ribbon shares you want)
Option 2- If you order 3 to 6 bundles offerings – your shipping & handling will be $6.95 (please indicate the number/name of the ribbon shares you want)
Option 3 – If you order the whole "kit & caboodle" -$85.25
your shippping is FREE plus a super cute 3-D "sweet treat" from me!
#1 – O.k. folks….are you ready for this ribbon….it is BEAUTIFUL and I cannot wait to get this! WOW, just beautiful and I can already see that it will tie and lay beautiful! You will get (4) - 2 1/2 yards for $7.00.
- Gold, Silver, Very Vanilla and Whisper White – 10 yards in total
#2 – I am sooo darn tootin' excited that there are so many new bakers twine colors coming out! I am offering you the (7) new colors…you will get 5 yards of each color! This bundle is $7.25
- Basic Black, Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Tangerine Tango – 35 yards in total
#3 – Love this ribbon….why???? it is so darn easy to use…there are 7 new colors…you'll be happy! This bundle is $14.00 and you will get (7) 2 1/2 yards of each color!
- Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, Night of Navy, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White (YEAH – FINALLY), Wild Wasabi, Wisteria Wonder – 17 1/2 yards in total
#4 – Ok…..DRUM-ROLL…DRUM-ROLL….I am doing the BIG happy dance with this one…this is the NEW ribbon that is going to make all of us smile….it will be a breeze to tie….(even for me!)
This comes in 12 colors and you will get 2 1/2 yards of each color! This bundle is $20.00! Woot-woot!
- Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Island Indigo, Marina Mist, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Rich Razzleberry and Whisper White! 30 yards in total
#5 – This is GREAT! I have been using it for posts over the past weeks as it was available on the pre-order and I am really liking it….very easy to use! This comes in the 2013-2015 In Colors! You will get 5 yards of each color and bundle is $6.00.
- Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding and Strawberry Slush – 20 yards in total
#6 – This is not new ribbon….but there are 3 new colors! You will receive 2 1/2 yards of each new color for $7.00
- Crushed Curry, Smoky Slate and Soft Sky – 7 1/2 yards in total
#7 – Can you say WOWZERS! This ribbon makes a bold statement and is a perfect accent "flat" on a card ot makes a beautiful package! You will receive 2 1/2 yards of each color…(5) in total for $12.00
- Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake and Crushed Curry – 12 1/2 yards in total
#8 – Here is another that I have been able to play with over the past weeks! This is a cinch to tie and is soooo soft! You will receive 2 1/2 yards for $12.00! The are the NEW in colors that are wonderful!
- Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow and Tangelo Twist – 12 1/2 yards in total
Well….that's it folks! I hope that this makes your "wish list" a bit less overwhelming for you….a great opportunity! Please email me with your order and remember to put int he Subject Line – RIBBON ORDER
Just think – for $85.25 you will get a great sampling of all of the new ribons!
Please include the following information in your email:
1. Full Name
2. Mailing Address (United States addresses only)
3. Which share(s) you would like to reserve
4. Email for Paypal invoicing
When your shares fill, I will email a Paypal (*) invoice to you to complete the payment process. I will then place my order with Stampin' Up!
(*) I use Paypal for all my billing needs. However, a paypal account is not required to make your payment. Just an email address and credit/debit card is all you need. When you receive my paypal invoice, you can choose to pay using your paypal account funds or by credit/debit card.
Just follow their SUPER EASY instructions to make your payment via the method that is most convenient for you.
John and I made it to Boston and it is a beautiful day….wonderful to be with Will!
Until tomorrow…
by Susan Itell | May 27, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Happy "Hump Day" – I can't believe it's Wednesday!
I told you that I get all confused when there is a holiday! I am going to be "doubly confused" as John and I are going to Boston to see a "peep #1" but for just a very, very short trip and then coming home for about 12 hours to get my wonderful Dad to hop back on a plane to see my niece graduate!
WOWZERS….a busy but fun time! My Dad is super excited to make the trek to Florida and I am soooo darn proud of my niece and my wonderful brother! It will be a special time!
This is such a busy time with Stampin' Up! The new catalog excitement is in the air and I must admit – I feel like I have been sitting on Santa's Lap waiting as I think I have been a good girl!
Can you say WOOT-WOOT! Stampin' Up! is offering a super great opportunity for you to take a test drive with me…with Mary Fish…with Stampin' Up! You hear me talk all the time about the PALS….now is your time to become a PAL and if it is not for you….no worries!!!
What am I talking about?
You can pick up your rental car for just $50.00 and pick $55.00 worth of product of your choice!
- What can be in my starter kit? –Whatever your heart desires…it can be current products or are you ready – IT CAN BE THE NEW PRE-ORDER product that you have been seeing me use….that deserves a HUGE woot-woot! Email me and I will give you the item numbers to put in…this truly is a great opportunity.
- If I did this do I have to attend meetings or hold classes? – This is simple = NO! I adore hobbyist and that is what my team consists of…why? – they are passionate, they are doing exactly what they want to do…and that is doing something for them! (I have 2 team members that have not told a soul that they are SUD….and guess what – that is GREAT with me…that's exactly what I did! )You will have an opportunity to attend a monthly "cyber meeting" if you choose…I love them as I can be at home in my jammies…get some inspiration and leave feeling great!
- What is my obligation to SU if I purchase the kit? Again, this is simple = YOU HAVE NO OBLIGATION…that's right – you can get the kit….take advantage of the one time 30% discount and then if you decided that this is not for you….that's great – there is no obligation to stay…
I am sure that many think why would I ever want to offer you something so great when many of you order from me already – EASY-PEASY.….why wouldn't I???…I love our product and I love what I do!
My main goal is to help YOU in having this incredible opportunity to be with a fantastic group of positive and inspiring PALS and let you be able to save $$$ and be fulfilled!
Please email me and I will be happy to email or call you back with item numbers that you might need, or better yet – click here and you can go ahead and fill the $55.00 yourself! (We all know that this fills up fast even with the basics)
Your Starter kit will ship for free…you will get extra catalogs….and SU is also going to give you a Paper Pumpkin Kit! – fun times…!!!
I am doing the stampin' happy dance for many reasons…and I am happy to let you know about this great opportunity! I think you already know I love teaching you how to develop a simple yet fun style…I would love for you to be on this journey with me…is a great ride!
Email me…and I would love to get you going!
by Susan Itell | May 27, 2014 | Baby, Super Easy |
Woot-Woot….It's a boy! I had a co-worker become an Aunt yesterday and she was sooooo excited as this is the 1st grand-baby in their family! It was exciting to hear her excitement of her new nephew's birth!
Naturally, I needed to whip up a simple card that will make her smile! This is about as clean…simple yet fun as it gets! I know that many of you struggle with using DSP as a focal part to a card, and I think that this post today will make you see that it can work without being distracting!
My goal today for you was to share with you the offerings of the DSP Paper Stacks that I am going to offer to you…but it simply did not happen with getting a Pay-Pal button linked to my blog (remember me…the computer challenged person!)
I adore the stacks…they come in 6 collections – Brights, Neutrals, Regals, Subltes and (2) In-Color and I simply could not be without them! Why? Look at this card, cute right! True, I use them mainly for linng envelopes….to me – they are the PERFECT finshing touch!
Please make sure that you go to my dear friend and PAL, Brian King….he offers the swatches for all of the new Designer Series Papers and does a FABULOUS job! I have already ordered mine form Brian and I am hoping that you will find the ones that I am offering as useful!
Paper ROCKS and it is WONDERFUL to be able to take advantage of product shares…it gives you the opportunity to get a "taste" of the NEW products without purchases all of them!
- The Card is a Note-card size and remember….with the new catalog, you can get this size in Crumb Cake…YEAH!
- The color of the day is Marina Mist! Using the NEW stamp set that will be unveiled a week from today….this gem is appropriately names, Something for Baby and the best thing….it comes in a bundle! YEAH! An instant 15% discount for YOU! This carriage is sooo cute!
- Naturally I needed a sentiment but was not sure how to place it…Looking at the carriage – the light-bulb went off – Teeny Tiny Wishes to the rescue! Using the Versa Mark (a necessity when heat embossing) and then heat embossing it in Whisper White – BAM – cute!!!! No "fussy cutting" needed…matching framelits make it a breeze!
- How can you not resist adding some bling to the wheels! The Brad Bases and the Subtles Candy Dots made the WOW happen. Popping up just the carriage on this card made the card come to life!
- After finishing to this point, I looked at the card and think there was something missing….just a little something to finish this cute card! I cut "slivers" of Marina Mist and framed the card…so easy – yet so effective!
- Last the envelope…carrying out the theme with the DSP…I choose to line the outside of the envelope and WOWZERS – not only easy…it creates a smile for the mail man!
I hope that this has inspired you today – this is soooo quick and easy! One thing that I am passionate about is paper!!! You can see in many of my cards (and this is a great example) that letting the paper be the star – is a great and effective way to go!
Paper is very inexpensive and the POP that it gives you is endless! We are very fortunate that Stampin' Up! takes great pride in making the colors of our paper – the are beautiful and also the quality is amazing!
For those of you that are new to Stampin' Up, you will hear the term "In-Color" – these are colors of paper that are around for 2 years…and next week – there will be 5 new colors of paper to out beautiful collection!
If you are like me, having a holiday on Monday always throws my week off….have a great day and please POP back tomorrow…some super exciting news in store for YOU!
Until tomorrow!
