by Susan Itell | May 20, 2015 | SNEAK PEEK!!! |
Would you have a smile on your face if you received this card? I sure would for several reasons…
- Love the Sentiment
- Love the Colors
- Love the Dots
- Love the Layout…Simple & Clean!
Well…this card is a sneak peak from the upcoming new catalog and this stamp set is called Friendly Wishes…and it has wonderful and fresh sentiments.
When I was trying to decide what to blog about today something POPPED out to me and said DO IT…I get emails and comments often about my DOTS! You know that I love DOTS that I make myself…but look – this stamp set has a stamp that is 6 DOTS IN A ROW!
I did use my Stamp a ma jig (as it is my friend and it helps the type A in me) and I was just tickled with making a border out of DOTS from a stamp!
I couldn't resist that I carried the theme across the front of the envelope and added a simple heart that is also in the stamp set just so you could get a feel of how long the DOT stamp it! Woot-woot!
Confession time = I ADORE the new Banner Triple Punch that will be available on June 2nd…and you are going to love it as well as having a speed tool like a punch makes us happy = it is that simple!
Another confession = I am going to really….really miss the All Abloom Paper Stack…the colors are just fabulous and it is on the bye-bye list and it is just $3.48, remember to check out the retiring products and especially the accessories as they are just while supplies last!
Look at the print of the DSP and do you see the scattered DOTS? This was another reason why I thought that this paper, the sentiments and the DOTS were a total win-win!
I know that everyone is getting excited for the new catalog and I just cannot wait to hold the new goodies in my hand!
Are you itching as well? Please do not forget that you can order the new products that are available on the preorder….pick $125.00 worth of products and just pay $99.00 and it ships for free.
Stampin' Up! is allowing us to share with you these PDF's so you can see first hand in how you can get your hands on these goodies now and then be able to turn around and place a one time 30% off discount when the catalog goes live….or if you just wish to get the kit and do nothing – that's great as well!
Please feel free to email me and I can help you with great picks to get to that $125.00 mark…..just think – you'll get the new goodies now…..get $26.00 in free product and then save more as it ships for free!
Click here to get going…you will not regret it as there is nothing to regret….as the saying goes…"Try it – you might like it"!! If you just want the great sale…that is "Just Fine" with me as I will be here and we will always be friends!
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by Susan Itell | May 12, 2015 | Super Easy, Thank You |
Good Morning and I hope that you do not click me off with this being such a super simple card….hopefully that you know me as simple makes me roll!!! I have tried many (and still do) different styles with my designing but I always feel like I come to my comfort = simple & clean!
The card today is a whisper white note card (but this could easily be an A-2 card) if you prefer…"Thanks" is so easy with this super quick card!
I did the "Susan go-to" by cutting a smaller piece just 1/4" smaller and then let the (2) simple stamps and the Aqua Painters do their trick!
If you do not own the aqua painters, I highly suggest that you purchase them…not only are they super easy to use, you will be surprised as your inner Picasso will be unveiled in no time. Today I did not use water color paper as I barely used the Aqua Painters as my touch was super light…and the paper did not warp!
I used the Memento Blank Ink to stamp the images and the placement was super easy for me as I have both of these stamps in the photopolymer….(you can see that the Mother's Love comes in all 3 mounts)
You can see that I used the simply scored to emboss simple lines to the edges – a easy technique that literally takes seconds! Did you notice the little trio dots….these take seconds and make a great touch!
I did use a good amount of dimensionals to make sure that I had the look I was going for…when in doubt with dimensionals – use more….they are sooooo affordable yet carry such a WOW factor!
I thank you for your time…I know that we all lead very busy lives but I thank you and what would make me super happy is….please share my blog with family and friends – referrals are the best and I blog everyday and to make sure that you stay in the loop, please subscribe to my blog so you will get a daily dose of simple fun!
Tuesday is a GREAT day….as it is when the new weekly deals will be unveiled!….Please click here to see what is up this week – What is your favorite? I am super happy that Stampin' Up! does this, is the best to have this to look forward to each and every week!
My pick…hmmmmm – that is hard but if you do not have the in color markers, now is the time for them….that ribbon is gorgeous but then….if you do not have the hexagon punch, what can I say – our punches are the best and are the key to quick, clean and simple!
Enjoy your day, make some memories and I hope that you try a simple card as simple works and never goes out of style – a true classic!
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by Susan Itell | Apr 28, 2015 | Super Easy |
What's up with this post title? Well, confession time – I literally had 10 minutes to make a card and I had already decided that I wanted to use the All Abloom DSP Stack – with no other thought other than that!
I call this a formula card…so be a race car and rev up your engines and keep this layout in the back of your mind. This is sooooo darn easy, I feel rather silly taking a post about this but I want to share with you how easy you can whip up a card and use it for many occasions!
Let's get going…This stamp set, Really Good Greetings (just $11.71 for the clear mount) is on the good-bye list and you can see in the below image of the sentiments, it is a fun stamp set! I have made some really cute cards with this set and I am sad that it is leaving (I think it has some very unique sentiments)
The key element on making this card is to make sure that you place plenty of dimensionals so the DSP paper part really lifts up without any sagging around the punched out part!
The overall card is just a good old A-2 Vertical with the Mossy Meadow a smidge smaller and then the DSP a smidge smaller! I then let the wonderful punches that we have do their trick! You can see the sizes I used in the product images below!
Being able to use punches saves sooooo much time – when time is against you, pullout the key simple and fast tools that we have…and that is what punches are for me!
I "doubled up" the dimensionals for the circle part so it would pop up higher. This simple tip makes the sentiment POP and come to life!
The other fun thing I did was add some interest with the Bakers Twine…a couple wraps around and then I tie a simple bow and then just used a glue dot to hold it in place! I always say that I am bow challenged so this works for me – why should I stress in trying to make sure that the whole twine stays in place!
I told you that this is super simple….all that is left is the envelope! A quick addition of DSP on the back flap was the finale!
Now let's get what today is….the unveiling of NEW weekly deals! I say yippee skippee – Click here to see whats on sale this week…what is your favorite?
Remember that the retiring list in melting…. click here for the stamps you will see that there are many accessories that are already sold out. I am going to miss strawberry slush – I just cannot get enough of it and I hope that this card popped a smile on your face!
Thanks for sharing a cup of coffee with me today, I hope that I have inspired you that simple is just fine!!! Feel free to leave a comment and let me know if you also think punches are lisfesavers!
Until tomorrow!
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by Susan Itell | Apr 27, 2015 | Uncategorized |
It's here – MONDAY….and a time for you to play a personal challenge with me and all you have to do is email me a picture of your card that you create (You have until Tuesday at 9 p.m. eastern time) and on Wednesday, I will announce the winner and you can win a white gel pen! (so you can dash and dot your heart away!)
Let's get to it – your challenge this week is to use 1 color of a base and just one color of an ink! Today I used my favorite, Strawberry Slush, (I am boo-hoo that is is going away) and I used the white embossing as my ink today!
The size of this card is a 3 1/2" X 6" (I adore odd sizes) and the next layer down is just 1/4" smaller. To me, this off setting with a layer is "my cup of tea" – it never lets me down….ever!
The stamp set, Four You is on the retired list and I must admit – I am a toddler with their lip down as I adore this set! (If I were you ,I would definitely get this stamp) – the sentiments are so basic yet the fonts are fun.
I decided to do this entire card with heat embossing. Not only is it fun – it always creates a WOW factor. I highly recommend Stampin' Ups! heat tool as it gets super hot and with having (2) temperature controls, it allows you to control and get the "right heat" that you need for the paper you are working with.
With one flower I use 1 dimensional and the other, I doubled it up – love the effect it gives…The layering of the colors and the cotton white twine makes the card festive and fun with a super simple bow!
I know that many of you think that we have sooo many floral stamp sets, (and I do agree) but….I adore this one – Petal Potpourri, I am so surprised at how many times I have reached to this stamp set since it came out with the Occasions Catalog/
It comes right now as a bundle, but there is no guarantee that it will remain a bundle (which saves you an instant 15%)
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I hope that you will give this challenge a whirl = I am always so amazed at the wonderful work that you do and it makes me so happy to know that you are reaching out to try new things!
This is the way we learn, this is the way we grow to develop our "inner style"….please do not feel that you need to "heat emboss" – just try to use one color of card stock, and one color of ink = HAVE FUN!
Please
email me you work of Art – here is to a NEW week, let's make it a great one.
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by Susan Itell | Apr 23, 2015 | Super Easy |
Thursday fun with the Pals Paper Art Challenge!!!… – this is just a great sketch and I do hope that you play along…we all know that there is all sorts of talent out there -WOWZERS – the Monday challenge is sooooo fun and I appreciate all of the stampers that "played" –
I am going to do a "parade of beauties" tomorrow as I truly appreciate you taking your time to create and challenge yourself! I did realize that I simply do not do enough masculine cards – so we are just going to have to change that!
The random winner is Mary Ann Hutchinson….and it is a super great layout! Let me refresh you…Mary Ann is the "sheep stamper" – I still have the one I call "Rod Stewart" – his hair is straight up and I laugh and think of the great day I had creating the flock!
You will want to pop back to see the beauties as well as I will let you know who won the (2) $25.00 shopping sprees from me! (sorry – I said it was going to be today but wow – it was a bigger fish to fry)
Let's get to today card! Super clean, super simple….a definite "Susan" card and it is showcasing some of the "bye-bye" products! This Stamp Set is a hostess set and you can still be able to order it with a qualifying order. I think that the sentiments are fabulous….so darn tootin' practical (this is one that I will keep as it is a super fast card to make up!)
The overall card size is a 5" square card and today I did not make an envelope (you know how to do it…the envelope punch board to the rescue)! I must admit, Strawberry Slush is my favorite and I am going to miss it so….but have no fear – we will have new and exciting colors…any guesses???
This is a very straight forward card, just layers (remember to use the centers of your layers to save paper) and then I also used the circle framelits to cut out sentiment. I must say, I adore the "stacking framelits" as they make our creating easier!
I figured by now that you are tired of my dots and dashes…so I decided to do "squiggles and dots" to change things up…and – it worked! I was happy with the end result! Please, please try working with the white gel pen…it is going to be your friend – remember that it takes a bit longer to dry!
You just cannot go wrong with the basics…a great stamp set, the big shot, framelits, stampin' trimmer. adhesive and stampin' dimensions…a great card each and every time!
This has been a fun and busy week and I am super excited for the upcoming future with the new catalog soon…real soon! Click here to see the most up to date status of the retiring products…one the far right you will see if it is still available!
Please pop back tomorrow….the parade…and the winners! (we all are winners!!!)
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