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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Shepeherd's Care card

Awhh......I love this card using the 
#164300- Shepherd's Care= $26.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 56.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone joining me at my
November Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack classes will be making.
 
Check out these cards.
They are exactly the same- I just stamped 
one in Night of Navy & one in Crumb Cake.

Which do you like better?
THIS- Night of Navy on the left?
OR
THAT- Crumb Cake on the right?
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set: Shepherd's Care
card stock:
  • Night of Navy-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Night of Navy- 2 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Very Vanilla- 2" strip- stamp star & punch out with 1 1/2" Circle Punch
  • Very Vanilla- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & use Paper Snip Scissors to cut ends to desired length
  • Very Vanilla- 2 1/4 x 4"- stamp Shepherd onto this
  • Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for the inside of the card
  • Gold Foil- 3/4 x 4"
designer paper:  Season of Green & Gold- Online Exclusive
  • 3 x 4"
inks:  Night of Navy & Crumb Cake
other:  Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon; Drusy Adhesive Backed Embellishments; dimensionals; glue dots
retired:  1 1/2" Circle Punch
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

LOTS of NEW Online Exclusive products NOW available!

WOO HOO!

 

2 NEW KITS NOW available!

There are 2 NEW KITS now available!

 You can click on the links below to find them in my online store!


 Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Line art illustrations
* Step-by-step instructions
* 24 watercolor paper pages, 2 each of 12 designs
* 8 Watercolor Pencils
* 1 Water Painter
* Coloring Book: 4-1/2" x 6" x 1/2" (11.4 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm)
* A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 1-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Berry Burst, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Red
 

 
Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* 4 white frames
* Frame size: 7-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 3/4" (18.1 x 18.1 x 1.9 cm)
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Beige, Basic Gray, Berry Burst, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Gray Granite, Lemon Lime Twist, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Soft Sea Foam
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
 

Monday, November 4, 2024

Triple Stamping with snowflakes

Check out this pretty snowflake card!!
It is so elegant & so simple to make.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone joining me at my
Holiday Extravaganza class got to make.
 
I used the
#164318- Frozen Edges stamp set= $24.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 50
#164296- Christmas Labels stamp set= 24.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 40 
 
This is a fun technique called Triple Stamping.
 
 Check out the photos below........
How did I do it?
*Cut 3 different pieces of Basic White card stock in various sizes.
*Notice how I laid them over each other.
*Now using a Night of navy ink pad, stamp onto these pieces with the snowflake stamp.
*Notice that I stamped over the different edges of them all as shown in the photo.
*This is what it looks like when I got the snowflakes all stamped.
*Now layer each white card stock layer with pieces of
Night of Navy card stock.
This is what the card looks like when it is all stamped & layered.
Wow!
Neat huh!
 
I added some ribbon & snowflake embellishments to finish it off!
 

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:

  • Frozen Edges (snowflakes)
  • Christmas Labels (words)

card stock:

  • Night of Navy- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Night of Navy- 2 1/4 x 4 1/2"
  • Night of Navy- 2 1/4 x 3" (layer behind words)
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4" (for front of card)
  • Basic White- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 2 x 2 3/4" (stamp words onto this piece too)
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4" (for inside of card

ink:  Night of Navy
other:  dimensionals; glue dots; #162011- Night of Navy & Gold Glitter Ribbon= $9.00 Annual Catalog pg. 113

Online Exclusive:  #162129- Snowflake Embellishments (gold)= $8.00
 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Sweetest Star Bundle

Look at this sweet card!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone attending my
Holiday Extravaganza made.
 
I used the 
 #16409- Sweetest Star Bundle- $38.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 47
I gave everyone the choice of stamping a snowflake on their card
instead of the little star lady.
I will update this post sometime soon.
So be sure you check back in the next few days.
As I'm gone to a stampin' retreat this weekend & I ran 
out of time before I left to get my blog posts all done.
 
Thank you!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Wooden Star Angel ornament

Check out this pretty wooden star angel ornament.
I used the
#162345- So Very Merry= $24.00 Online Exclusive

This is one of the projects that everyone made at my
Holiday Extravaganza class.
I will update this post with supplies & measurements in the next few days.

I'm off this weekend to a stampin' retreat & ran out of time before I left.
Check back soon.
Thank you!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE



 

Friday, November 1, 2024

Pleated Curtain fold leaf card

Check out this pretty pleated curtain fold leaf card!
I love the way it turned out.
 
I used the awesome 
 
This is one of the cards that everyone made 
at my Holiday Extravaganza class.
Here is the pattern on how I made the fun pleated curtain fold.
*4 x 6" DSP
*Score at 2 3/4"; 3 1/4"; 4 1/4" & 4 3/4".
*Then diagonally cut from the bottom 2 3/4" score mark
to 1 3/4" from the top right edge of the card corner
as shown in the photo pattern above.
This embossing folder can die cut & emboss the leaf (leaves)
at the same time.  
It is called a Hybrid Embossing folder & so cool!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Changing Leaves' (words)
card stock:
  • Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Old Olive- 4 x 5 1/4"- die cut/emboss leaf
  • Copper Clay- 1/2 x 4 1/4"
  • Copper Clay- 2 1/4 x 4"- emboss with leaves
  • Basic Beige- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & cut ends diagonally with Paper Snip Scissors
  • Very Vanilla- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Sweet Days of Autumn DSP- 4 x 6"- score at 2 3/4", 3 1/4", 4 1/4", 4 3/4"
ink:  Copper Clay
other:  Simply Scored Scoring Tool; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder/Dies; Specialty Plate; 2023-2025 Opaque Sparkle Dots; 2023-2025 In Color Jute (Copper Clay); Tear & Tape; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Humble Home Bundle Halloween card

Happy Halloween!
I hope you have a SPOOKY day!
 
Check out today's cute card. 
I am totally in love with this Humble Home Bundle!
You all know that I love punches....and this house punch/stamp set is awesome!

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:  'Playful Ghosts' (words); 'Humble Home' (house)
card stock:
  • Smoky Slate- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base 
  • Smoky Slate- 2 3/4 x 3 3/4"- emboss with So Swirly Embossing Folder
  • Basic Black- 3 x 4"
  • Basic Black- 1/2 x 3/4" (door)
  • Basic Black- 3 x 3"- die cut trees
  • Basic Black- 1 1/2" strip- die cut bird & trim it a little so that it turns into a bat
  • Crushed Curry- 1/2" strip- punch out 1 'windows' using the Trucking Along Builder Punch
  • Crushed Curry- 2 3/4" strip- punch out circle using the 2 3/8" Circle Punch
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; So Swirly Embossing Folder; Frosted Forest Dies; Humble Home Punch; Trucking Along Builder Punch; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; Black Dimensionals
RETIRED:  Gray Dot Embellishment (for the door knob)
 
I hope you have a HAPPY Halloween!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Splendid Autumn Fall card

WOW!
Look at this gorgeous Fall card.
The colors on this card are stunning.

This is one of the cards that everyone attending my
Holiday Extravaganza class got to make.

This DSP is from the
#164173- Splendid Autumn 6x6 DSP= $12.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 37  
I also used the-
#159847- Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00 Online Exclusive
#164055- Autumn Expressions Dies= $32.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 37
#164059- Woven Golden Leaves= $9.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 37
#164039- Blackberry Bliss & Gold Textured Ribbon= $10.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 35
#164027- Gold Textured Adhesive Backed Dots= $8.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 25
So what do you think?
Pretty huh!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Simply Said'
card stock:
  • Wild Wheat- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base.  Emboss front of card using Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder
  • Wild Wheat- 1 1/2" strip- die cut leaf
  • Blackberry Bliss- 1 1/2" strip- die cut leaf (x2)
  • Blackberry Bliss- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Blackberry Bliss- 1/4 x 2 3/4"
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut
  • Basic White-3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Splendid Autumn DSP- 3 x 4 1/4"
ink:  Blackberry Bliss
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Autumn Expression Dies; Unbounded Love Dies; Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Blackberry Bliss & Gold Textured Ribbon; Gold Textured Adhesive Backed Dots; Woven Golden Leaves; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Sweet Days of Autumn fall card

 Here is a pretty Fall card.
I love the colors & the words!
This is a totally Susie card.
 
This card could be used for many different occasions.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me
at my Holiday Extravaganza class got to make.

I used the
#164056- Autumn Expressions Bundle= $51.25 Holiday Catalog pg. 37
This DSP can be found in the Scrapbooking Brochure-
https://www.stampinup.com/categories/whats-new/september-scrapbooking-brochure
This is a z fold card & looks like this when standing up.
This is what the card looks like when opened up.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Autumn Expressions'
card stock:
  • Early Espresso- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2" & fold for card base
  • Cajun Craze- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder
  • Cajun Craze- 1 3/4" strip- die cut leaf
  • Very Vanilla- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label from Autumn Expressions Dies
  • Very Vanilla- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Sweet Days of Autumn DSP-
  • 3 x 4"
  • 3/4 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine;  Autumn Expressions Dies; Autumn Leaves Dies; Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins; Linen Thread; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, October 28, 2024

Decorative Trees Snowflake card

Check out this pretty holiday card!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone made at 
my Holiday Extravaganza class.
 
I used the 
#164085- Decorative Trees Bundle= $52.00 Holiday Catalog- pg. 42.
#164209- Sentimental Christmas DSP= $12.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 29.
#164224- Shaded Spruce Satin & Sheer Ribbon= $8.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 29
$162026- Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00 Online Exclusive
#166691- Pool Party Two-Toned 12x12 cardstock= $10.00 Scrapbook Brochure
This is what I stamped on the inside of it.
I used the
#164325- Greetings of the Season= $25.00 Online Exclusive
Notice these snowflakes!
I embossed the Two-Toned Pool Party cardstock using the
Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder 
& then lightly sanded the snowflakes to make them white.
COOL HUH!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:
  • 'Decorative Trees'
  • 'Greetings of the Season'
card stock:
  • Shaded Spruce- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Shaded Spruce- 3 3/4" strip- die cut tree
  • Shaded Spruce- 1 3/4" strip- punch out oval
  • Basic Beige- 1 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out oval
  • Basic Beige- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"
  • Two-Toned Pool Party- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"- emboss with Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder, lightly sand over snowflakes to make them white
  • Pecan Pie- 3/8 x 3/8"- tree trunk
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Sentimental Christmas DSP= 3 x 5 1/4"- flag end with Paper Snip Scissors
ink:  Shaded Spruce
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine;  Decorative Trees Dies; Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate;  Petal Pink & Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems; Paper Snip Scissors; dimensionals; glue dots
retired:  Large Oval Punch
other:  Sanding Block

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, October 27, 2024

Susie's Annual Holiday Extravaganza

WOW!
Here is a photo I took yesterday morning as I was finishing 
setting up for everyone to walk in the door & spend the day stamping with me.

As yesterday was a fun filled day with many friends!
Everyone attending made 17 holiday projects.
Some of the projects were cards!
And some of the projects were decor.
We had an awesome day together! 
Here is all of the bags with their name tag on it.

Here are couple of pictures below of my helpers 
when we were setting up the tables/chairs on Friday afternoon.
Brody, Drake, Trey & Deke were my strong hands.
I'm so thankful that they helped! 
My whole family helps out in many ways throughout the year 
when it comes to my stamping business.
I'm so thankful, grateful & blessed to get to share my love of stamping
with so many friends throughout the whole year!
Hugs-
SUSIE
 

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

A quick HI!

A quick pop on to say "HI"!
I am literally buried in card stock right now.....so I won't be doing any blog post until after this weekends big Holiday Extravaganza class that I'm hosting.
 
I can't wait to see everyone joining me for my upcoming Holiday Extravaganza class on this Saturday & I look forward to spending our day together stamping & creating LOTS of cool projects!
 
Here is a sneak peek! This is what I'm working on right now! Check out these embossed snowflakes that are on the Two-Toned Pool Party CS that is a white centered paper. I love how I can emboss it, then lightly sand it & the snowflakes turn white & pop out!! :) 
Cool huh!!!

 
 

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Humble Home Tent Tag card

Check out this cute house card!
This is a totally Susie card.
 
This is a fun tent fold card layout.
Notice how the front tag part is higher than the card base.
 
I used the 
#164094- Humbled Home Bundle= $39.50 Holiday Catalog- pg. 46.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone attending my upcoming
Holiday Extravaganza class will be making.
For the words on the inside of the card I used the 
#164210- Sentimental Wishes stamp set= $23.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 29
Here is a side view so you can see how this
tent fold card looks when standing up.
 
Notice the tag?
It is 
#165639- Merry Tags & More Dies= $12.00
that coordinate with the
October, November & December Paper Pumpkin kits!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets:  'Humble Home' & 'Sentimental Wishes'
card stock:
  • Real Red- 4 1/4 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" for card base
  • Real Red- 3 1/4 x 4"
  • Real Red- 1/2" strip- stamp house door onto & fussy cut out with Paper Snip Scissors
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut tag
    Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp windows onto & fussy cut out with Paper Snip Scissors
  • Basic White-  2 1/2" strip- stamp house onto & punch out
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out
  • Basic White- 4 x 4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  
  • Take a Bow DSP- 2 x 4"
  • Festive Glimmer Paper (red glitter)- 1/2" strip- punch out small heart
ink:  Crumb Cake, Real Red, Memento
Stampin' Write Marker:  Regals Stampin' Write Markers (Real Red)
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Merry Tags & More Dies; Humble Home Builder Punch; Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints; Paper Snip Scissors; Red & White Bakers Twine- 12" & tie into bow; dimensionals; glue dots; 
retired:  1 1/2" Circle Punch

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, October 21, 2024

Christmas Friends Owl pocket card

Awhh........isn't this just adorable!
This is a totally Susie card & I love the way it turned out!!
 
Everyone attending my upcoming Holiday Extravaganza 
will be making this card.
 
I used the 
#164279- Christmas Friends= $25.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 43
This is a pocket/gift card holder.
I used Tear & Tape along the edges of this 'pocket'.
Notice this plaid dsp.
It is the 
#164037- Regal Distressed Patterns 12x12 Specialty DSP= $10.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 35
 
Here are the measurements & supplies.
stamp set:  'Christmas Friends'
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake-  4 1/4 x 11"- score at 1 1/2 & 7"- fold for card base
  • Cherry Cobbler- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Cherry Cobbler- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White- 3 1/4" strip- die cut Deckled Circle
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Regal Distressed Patterns DSP-
  • 1 1/4 x 4"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Crumb Cake; Dark Cherry Cobbler; Light Pumpkin Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Alphabet A la Mode Dies; Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Deckled Circles Dies; Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4" Satin Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella; Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio; Tear & Tape
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE