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Sunday, January 25, 2026

Cute As A Bug card

Here is another CUTE card using some adorable DSP.
These bugs just make me smile.
I hope they make you smile too!
 
I used the 
 #166994- Cute As A Bug Dsp= $12.50 Spring Mini pg. 43  
 
Check out the COOL NEW embossing folder too.
 #16699- Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder= $10.00 Spring Mini pg. 69
How did I do it? 
*I punched the center out of a piece of 3 x 3 1/2" Old Olive card stock,
using the 2 3/8" Circle Punch. 
*Then embossed this using the Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder.
*I punched out a 2 3/8" Basic White Circle & put into the center.
*Then fussy cut the leaves/berries/bugs/flowers directly from the DSP 
& put into the center of the card as shown.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
 
stamp set:  'Sweet Bugs' (words) 
card stock:
  • Poppy Parade- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 3 x 3 1/2"- punch center out using 2 3/8" Circle Punch, then emboss using the Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- punch out 2 3/8" Circle 
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words onto & fussy cut out with scissors
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Cute As A Bug
  • Fussy cut images directly out of the dsp using scissors 
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Low Profile (Yellow) Sparkle Dots; Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots; scissors
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
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Saturday, January 24, 2026

Simple Saturday with Hobby Haven DSP

It is SIMPLE Saturday! 
Check out this fun block layout!!
 
I used the 
#167201- Hobby Haven DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive 
When I went to Stampin' Up! Leaders event last November
we did make & take projects one night.
I stamped & gathered the pieces, but I didn't have time to complete them.
So last night I decided I would see what I could create using these pieces.
And I totally changed & added to it- making it my own style. 
This is what the card was suppose to look like....but notice how I changed mine! 
I think it turned out super cute- what do you think?
I love the subtle colors & fun block layout! 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Joyful Squares' (words)
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 2 1/4" strip- punch out using 2" Circle Punch
  • Pool Party-4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for card front
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using 1 3/4" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card 
designer paper:  Hobby Haven DSP-
  •  2 1/2" strip of various prints- punch out4 different pieces & adhere them onto card front similar to what I have done as shown above 
ink:  Crumb Cake
other:  Heartfelt Hexagon Punch; 1 3/4" Circle Punch; 2" Circle Punch; Linen Thread; Pearls of Beauty (Crumb Cake); dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
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Friday, January 23, 2026

WOW! CHECK OUT our NEW Stampin' Positioner that will be available in the near future!!!!

This is the NEW Stampin' Positioner tool that will now be filling the void of our Stamparatus that we no longer have!  

I can't wait to get it & use it.   I hope we all love it!

As you can see in the photo above it’s a brand new design. It has two clear plates, easy to use magnets and a brand new ‘press’ type mechanism.

Right now for those who are a current Stampin' Up! Demonstrator- it’s available for you to pre-order until February 2nd, 2026 for only $49.  

Then starting February 3rd, 2026- this new Stampin’ Positioner will be added to all Demonstrator Starter Kits for FREE for those that join my team in February!   The cost of the Starter Kit is $99 and you choose up to $125 in product of your choice. But in February, the NEW Stampin’ Positioner will automatically be added to ALL Demonstrator starter kits for FREE!

This Stampin' Positioner will be available sometime later this year for everyone to purchase.  So stay tuned & I'll keep you posted on it!  We will be using this at upcoming classes of mine so that you can check it out & use it!!  I can't wait!  This is super exciting news for ALL OF US!

 


Wooly Friends Double Z Fold

Check out this cute fun fold card!
 
Awhh.....isn't this little sheep just adorable!
It just makes me smile!
And the sheep is a punch- woo hoo! 
 
I used these 2026 Spring Mini Catalog products..... 
I used the #166888- Woolly Friends Bundle= $40.50  pg. 51
#166939- Easter Joy 12x12 Specialty DSP= $16.50  pg. 35
#166952- Balmy Blue 1/4" Gingham Ribbon= $8.00  pg. 35
#166951- Easter Assortment (adhesive dots)= $8.00  pg. 35 
#166989- All In A Row Embossing Folder= $9.50  pg. 64 
This is a double z fold card.
It looks like this when it is standing up!
 
Notice the cute quilted looking embossing folder!
I love the patterns in this. 
 So what do you think?
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Woolly Friends' 
card stock:
  • Balmy Blue- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"- z fold for card base
  • Balmy Blue- 3 1/4 x 9 3/4"- score at 3 1/4 & 6 1/2"- z fold for card center layer
  • Balmy Blue- 4 x 51/4"- emboss using All In A Row Embossing Folder- adhere to inside of card base
  • Balmy Blue- 2 1/4 x 3 1/2"- adhere to card front as layer piece that sheep gets attached to
  • Balmy Blue- 3/4" strip- stamp bow & punch out- adhere onto sheeps neck 
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp sheep & punch
  • Basic White- 2 x 3 1/4"- for front of card- stamp grass on lower left bottom edge as shown & attach sheep onto
  • Basic White- 3 x 3"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Easter Joy Specialty DSP-
  • 2 1/2 x 4"
  • 3 x 3" 
ink:  Memento & Shy Shamrock (for grass)
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; All In A Row Embossing Folder; Woolly Friends Builder Punch Balmy Blue 1/4" Gingham Ribbon; Easter Assortment (Balmy Blue Adhesive Dots); dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
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Thursday, January 22, 2026

Cute As A Bug card

Here is another Quick & SIMPLE card I made last night. 
 I used the adorable DSP- 
#166994- Cute As A Bug Dsp= $12.50 Spring Mini pg. 43  
 This card front panel is actually a piece that is directly out of the DSP!
Check it out!
SO COOL HUH! 
 The piece I used is out of the center left side.
Look how cool this is!
You can cut all 3 ants directly out of the DSP all at one time! 
 
I just LOVE it when images in the DSP coordinate 
with the stamped images & the dies! 
 
These are the 3 ants that are die cut all at one time directly from the DSP.
I think think all of these bugs are cute!
Which one is your favorite bug?
I am partial to the ladybug!
But I LOVE the smile on the green worm!  
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Sweet Bugs' (words) 
card stock:
  • Old Olive- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 1/2 x 2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & flag ends with Paper Snip Scissors 
  • Basic Black- 1/4 x 3 1/4"- adhere underneath the words as shown above 
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Cute As A Bug- 4 x 5 1/4"- used DSP panel
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sweet Bugs Dies; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots; scissors
 
I hope you have a GREAT Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Brushed wtih Beauty floral card


Today's card is show casing this gorgeous DSP!
 
I used these Online Exclusive products-
#167082- Brushed With Beauty DSP= $12.50
#167024- Delicate Framing stamp set= $17.00 
#167098- Pearls of Beauty= $8.00 
#167097- Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder= $10.50
This is a fun z fold card & it looks like this when it is opened up!
Isn't this so simple, yet elegant!
I just love it! 

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Delicate Framing' (words)
card stock:
  • Calypso Coral- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- fold for card base
  • Calypso Coral- 4 x 51/4"- emboss using the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder
  • Very Vanilla- 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Sign Design Punch
  • Very Vanilla- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Brushed With Beauty DSP-
  • 2 x 5"- flowers along left edge
  • 2 x 4"- Crumb Cake/dots along right side
  • 1 x 3 1/2"- strip across card front- underneath the words 
ink: Calypso Coral
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Sign Design Punch; Pearls of Beauty (Calypso Coral color); Petal Pink Braided Trim; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Cute As A Bug card

Here is another CUTE Bug card.
This is such a great suite!
I think it is just adorable!
Don't you? 
Here are the different scenes in the DSP block print page.
Look how cool this is!
You can cut all 3 ants directly out of the DSP all at one time! 
 
I just LOVE it when images in the DSP coordinate 
with the stamped images & the dies! 
These are the 3 ants that are die cut all at one time directly from the DSP.
Can't you just hear them playing their horns & partying!  
They are 'spreading joy' forsure.
#16700- Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes= $8.00 
NOW BACK IN STOCK! 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Sweet Bugs' (words) 
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 2 1/2 x 7"- lay DSP triangles on both edges first, then lay diagonally between them & trimmed edges off after adhered to card front 
  • Old Olive- 2 3/4 x 3"- adhere Bug scene to for card front 
  • Basic White- 3 x 3 1/4"- layer behind Bug scene for card front
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Cute As A Bug- 
  • DSP panel- fussy cut out around it with scissors
  • 2 3/4 x 4"- diagonal cut
  • Ants- die cut & used one playing the trumpet  
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sweet Bugs Dies; Wink of Stella (on the flowers); Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes; dimensionals; glue dots; scissors
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
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Monday, January 19, 2026

CUTE AS A BUG card

Oh gosh.......
This is a super quick card I made last night 
with the DSP being the star of the show! 
 
Check out this adorable DSP!
I used the 
#166994- Cute As A Bug Dsp= $12.50 Spring Mini pg. 43  
This card front panel is actually a piece that is directly out of the DSP!
Check it out below.
SO COOL HUH! 
 
The piece I used is out of the upper right hand corner! 
Notice how added some die cut images to my card front.
I added some Lilly Bell Flowers & some little butterflies too!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Sweet Bugs' (words) 
card stock:
  • Mossy Meadow- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Petal Pink- 1/2" strip- die cut 3 little butterflies & add Wink of Stella over them 
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & fussy cut around using scissors
  • Basic White- 1" strip- die cut 3 Lilly Bell Flowers & add Wink of Stella over them
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Cute As A Bug- 4 x 5 1/4"- used DSP panel
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sweet Bugs Dies; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots; scissors
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Made with Love Valentines card

Here are LOTS of hearts!!
Check out today's Valentines card.
 
I used these NEW January-April Spring Mini Catalog products-
 #167054- Made with Love 12x12 DSP= $12.50
#167062- Endless Love Bundle= $47.50
 
And this Online Exclusive stamp set- 
#167027- Valentines Kisses= $19.00 
What do you think? 
Cute huh! 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  
  • 'Endless Love' (XO)
  • 'Valentines Kisses' (words) 
card stock:
  • Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half
  • Real Red- 2 1/2" strip- die cut hearts
  • Real Red- 1" strip- punch out 2 small hearts using the Bee Builder Punch 
  • Basic White- 3 x 3 3/4"- emboss using the Hearts of Love 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 3/4  x 3 3/4"- stamp words onto for bottom of card front
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card  
designer paper:  Made With Love DSP-
  • 1 1/8 x 4 1/4"
ink:  Real Red
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Endless Love Dies; Bee Builder Punch (small heart);  dimensionals; glue dots
NOW SOLD OUT:  Red Ribbon 
 
I hope you have an AWESOME Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
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Saturday, January 17, 2026

Made With Love simple heart card!

It is SIMPLE Saturday!!
Check out today's heart card.
 
This layout is a great way to use up your scraps of DSP. 
 
I used these NEW January-April Spring Mini Catalog products-
 #167054- Made with Love 12x12 DSP= $12.50
#167062- Endless Love Bundle= $47.50
I really like this die cut swirly heart that I used as the center focal point.
 
How did I do it? 
Check out the DSP squares.
They are all 4- 1 1/2 x 1 1/2" each.
I layered them onto a 3 1/2 x 3 1/2" Basic White square.
  
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Endless Love' (words)
card stock:
  • Poppy Parade- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half
  • Poppy Parade- 2 1/2" strip- die cut swirly heart
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- punch out using 2 3/8" Circle Punch 
  • Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp words & punch out with Three Banner Punch
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Made With Love DSP-
  • 1 1/2 x 1 1/2"- (x 4 each)
  • 1/4 x 3 1/2" strip- under words
ink:  Poppy Parade
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Endless Love Dies; Three Banner Punch; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
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Friday, January 16, 2026

Made With Love 3 strip Valentines card

 Here is a simple card showing off the awesome 
#167054- Made with Love 12x12 DSP= $12.50. 
 
This is the same layout I used on my Veteran's card yesterday.
I am an XO & hearts girl- so I love the images for Valentines.
 
Notice the 3 little hearts I glued onto the front left?
They are the- 
#167074- Loose Valentines Assortment= $8.00. 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:  
  • 'Endless Love' (XO)
  • 'Valentine Kisses' (words) 
card stock:
  • Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card bases
  • Real Red- 3/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Real Red- 2 1/4" strip- die cut heart with Endless Love Dies & stamp XO onto it 
  • Flirty Flamingo- 2 1/4" strip- die cut heart with Endless Love Dies
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & flag end with scissors
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Made With Love DSP-
  • 3 strips- all are each 1 3/4 x 4"
ink:  Real Red
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Endless Love Dies; Loose Valentines Assortment; dimensionals; Liquid Glue (to glue on little heart embellishments
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
I have stamp classes all weekend & can't wait to see everyone joining me!  
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Valentines card for Veterans

 Today's card is a simple, yet so cute.

Amanda & I designed this card for our 4-H Club. 
Each year the 4-H kids make Valentines to send to the Veterans.
And this is the card that they made this year!
They made 80 of this card!!
WOW! 
COOL HUH! 
Here is a photo of Drake, Trey, Masen & our neighbor boy- Ty.
They are assembling our Red/White & Blue Valentines cards! 
We used some retired wooden stamps & punches when making this card.
 
Here are the measurements.
Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
Real Red-  1 3/4 x 4"
Real Red- 2 1/2" strip- punch out big scalloped heart punch
Real Red- 1" strip- punch out 2 small hearts
Night of Navy-  1 3/4 x 4"
Basic White- 3/4 x 5 1/2"- strip across card front
Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with big heart punch
Basic White-  3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Made with Love Valentine Card

I LOVE this gorgeous heart DSP!!

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me 
at my January stamp classes will be making!
 
I used these NEW January-April Spring Mini Catalog products-
 #167054- Made with Love 12x12 DSP= $12.50
#167062- Endless Love Bundle= $47.50
#167074- Loose Valentine's Assortments= $8.00 
 It looks like this when it is opened up!
I love the DSP block layout on this card front!
 
I can't wait to make another card using this layout- so be watching for one!  
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Endless Love' (words)
card stock:
  • Poppy Parade- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for card base
  • Poppy Parade- 4 1/4" strip- die cut with Perennial Postage Dies
  • Poppy Parade- 2 1/4" strip- die cut heart with Endless Love Dies
  • Flirty Flamingo- 4 x 10 1/2"- score at 5 1/4" & fold- adhere this to Poppy Parade card base 
  • Flirty Flamingo- 2 3/4 x 4"- stamp hearts onto this
  • Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp words & punch out with Three Banner Punch
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Made With Love DSP-
  • 1 1/4 x 3 3/4"- XO on far left side
  • 2 5/8 x 3 5/8"- arrows that are on top/right side
  • 1 x 3 5/8"- stripes along bottom right side 
  • 1/4 x 2 1/2" strip- under words
ink:  Poppy Parade
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Perennial Postage Dies; Endless Love Dies; Loose Valentines Assortment; Three Banner Punch; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Mixed Up Patterns Flower Card

This is a simple, yet elegant card- don't you think?
 
I used some stunning NEW products when creating this fun z fold card!
And I think that this card turned out so pretty!
 
These products are NEW in the January-April Spring 2026 Mini Catalog. 
I used the 
#166992- Mixed Up Patterns 12x12 DSP= $12.50
#166859- Sunshine & Tulips stamp set= $18.00 
 
This is an Online Exclusive product-  
#167097- Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder= $10.50 
 Check out these products below.......
Just scroll on down & you can CLICK on the images to find out more about them!
This is what the card looks like when standing up!
It is my favorite fold- a z fold!
AND be sure you looks closely so that you  
notice the cool embossing on it! 
I love these words too!
I think that the font is really neat with the combination of lettering. 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Sunshine & Tulips' (words)- Spring Mini
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- z fold for card base
  • Balmy Blue- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder
  • Balmy Blue- 1/2 x 3 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/2"- layer DSP onto card front
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Modern Oval Punch
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/2"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Mixed Up Patterns DSP-  Spring Mini
  • 3 x 3"- flowers
  • 1 1/4 x 3"- blue/dotted 
ink:  Balmy Blue
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Modern Oval Punch; dimensionals; glue dots
NOW SOLD OUT:  Iridescent Faceted Gems
 
I hope you have a very SPECIAL Sunday!
I am spending my day stamping with LOTS of friends & I can't wait! 
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
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