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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Exciting Times SNEAK PEEK!

Here is a SNEAK PEEK of some NEW products 
that will be available soon on May 5th, 2026!
 
Which do you like better?
THIS- the horizontal birthday card
OR 
THAT- the vertical celebrate card 
 +++++++++++
*Exciting Times stamp set
*Rounded Rectangle Punch
*Hydrangea Hue ink pad
*Hydrangea Hue ribbon
*2026-2028 In Color Butterflies
*2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns 12x12 DSP 
 
This is a card that I shared at my classes this past weekend. 
I think everyone loved it! 
 #167984- EYELET BLOOMS DIE= $5.00
This is the April 2026 Product of the Month.
The cost is $5.00 when you place an online product order of $75.00*
*before shipping, tax & any discounts
Notice how I used this Eyelet Blooms Die & NEW Impressions Plate 
 to emboss with & make this cool background on the card front. 
So what do you think?
Do you like it?
What do you think of these NEW products?
 
You think that will want to add these products to your wish list 
& get them on May 5, 2026!
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Monday, April 13, 2026

Get 2X Rewards from Stampin' Up!- April 15-17, 2026

 

 

WOW!!! 

For 3 days only- April 15–17, 2026 Stampin' Up! is offering 2x rewards on all purchases.

Promotional Details 

  • Earn double rewards (2x rewards) for three days only, starting April 15, 2026.
  • This offer applies to ALL products (excluding non-commissionable products and existing Paper Pumpkin subscriptions).
  • All orders qualify once the rewards threshold of $20 is met.
  • To participate, customers must have a Stampin’ Up! account and be opted in to Stampin’ Rewards.   You can set up an account now, before this offer begins.

Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you have!!

CLICK HERE to shop from my ONLINE Store! 

Friday, April 10, 2026

Layers Of Beauty Triple Stamping/Spotlighting Card

Here are some pretty rose cards doing the 
Triple Stamping Technique/Spotlighting Technique.
Didn't they turn out neat! 
I just love them! 
 
If you are joining me for one of my 
April monthly stamp classes- you will get to make one of these cards!
 
How did I do it?
#1.
You need 3 different sizes of Basic White CS.
4 x 5 1/4"
3 x 4 1/4"
2 x 3 1/4" 
#2.
Using temporary use adhesive & lightly put the 3 pieces together as shown here. 
They are layered evenly around all 4 edges. 
#3.
Put the temporary layered pieces into the Stamp Positioner Tool as shown. 
NOTE where the magnets are so that they hold the card stock down, 
yet are out of the way for the stamp. 
#4.
Add Memento ink onto the stamp that is attached to the top platform.
 
#5.
Put the top platform back onto the Stamp Positioner & PRESS DOWN & RUB 
the stamp so that the ink transfers onto the 3 layers of Basic White card stock. 
#6.
Remove the top platform & you'll now have this image.
#7.
Now carefully separate the 3 layers of Basic White card stock as shown. 
You will have all 3 pieces of card stock separated. 
Notice how the ink is randomly on all 3 card stock pieces. 
#8.
You'll now adhere the Basic White stamped pieces onto the Petunia Pop card stock layers. 
IMPORTANT NOTE:  It might be easier for you to color the spotlighted rose/leaves NOW 
before you adhere them onto the Petunia Pop layer. 
#9.
Once you adhere each of them they will look like this.  
#10.
Now you will permanently adhere the 3 layers on top of each other as shown in this photo.
 
Notice the 'spotlight' images shown in the photos below.  
Aren't these just so pretty!!!
I love the way they turned out.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:
  • 'Layers of Beauty' (flowers)
  • 'Lovely Arrangements' (words)
card stock:
  • Petunia Pop card stock- LAST CHANCE LIST
  • Petunia Pop- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" for card base 
  • Petunia Pop- 3 1/4 x 4 1/2"
  • Petunia Pop- 2 1/4 x 3 1/2"
  • Petunia Pop- 3/8" strip- stamp words onto & diagonally cut ends with scissors 
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 2 x 3 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card 
ink:  Memento- LAST CHANCE LIST
Stampin' Blends:  Petunia Pop & Shy Shamrock- LAST CHANCE LIST
other:  Dimensionals; 2024-2026 In Color Flat Pearls- LAST CHANCE LIST
Available 5/4/26:  Stamp Positioner 
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Delicate Designs Specialty Copper DSP

WOW!
This Bronze DSP is just gorgeous!!
  
It is the
#167509- Delicate Designs Specialty DSP (6 total sheets)= $11.00 Online Exclusive
I used all 3 of the different sheets in this paper pack. 
 
 This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my
April monthly stamp classes will be making.
Are you signed up to stamp with me? 
I did a fun block layout here with the 3 different patterns of Bronze Specialty Paper.
I also made it a fun z fold card too! 
This is what it looks like when it is standing up. 
 
Here is a template I made to show you how I cut & laid out the
dsp block layout.
These block are adhered to a piece of 3 1/2 x 4 3/4" card stock.
Check out the cool die cut oval & the words.
I used the
#167453- Scalloped Wishes Bundle= $43.00 (stamp set & dies) Online Exclusive
I think that these dies are just so elegant!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Scalloped Wishes' (words)- Online Exclusive
card stock:
  • Pecan Pie- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Pecan Pie- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"
  • Pecan Pie- 2 3/4" strip- die cut scalloped Oval
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for card front layer
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- punch out oval & stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Delicate Designs Specialty Paper- Online Exclusive 
  • 2 x 3"- flowers
  • 1 3/8 x 3 1/4"- leaves
  • 1 1/8 x 3"- plaid 
ink:  Pecan Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Scalloped Wishes Dies- Online Exclusive; dimensionals; glue dots; Bakers Twine Essential Pack (white)
RETIRED: Oval Punch (for words)
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

April 2026 Paper Pumpkin Kit SNEAK PEEK

 SNEAK PEEK

WOW!!!!
Here are 3 alternate cards created with the April Paper Pumpkin kit & the coordinating dies that you can add on- #168665- WONDERFUL SCENES DIES= $13.00.
 
If you want this kit be sure you are subscribed by 4/10/26 so that you don't miss out on getting it! 
 
And for an ADDED BONUS-
This April Paper Pumpkin kit coordinate with an NEW Bundle that is in the upcoming May-August Catalog called- Waterside Retreat! I will be using this NEW suite at my upcoming Annual Spring classes at the end of this month on 4/25 & 5/2!  

Lunar Lustre Beautiful Motifs flowers

Happy Hump Day!
 
Check it out......it is so cool! 
 For today's card I'm showing off the amazing
#167199- Lunar Lustre Specialty Paper= $8.00
And notice how I embossed it using the
#167097- Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder= $10.50 NOW $9.45 Last Chance List
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my
April monthly classes will be making!
This Lunar Lustre Specialty Paper is just amazing!
It is the thinner & more like the thickness of DSP, but it has a shin to it.
This card is a fun Z fold & looks like this when it is standing up!
So what do you think of this monochromatic flower card?
I hope you like it as much as I do! 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:
  • 'Pop-Up Petals'- vase
  • 'Banner Sayings'- words
card stock:
  • Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4"- for card base
  • Misty Moonlight- 3 x 4 1/4"
  • Misty Moonlight- 2 3/4" strip- punch out Keeping Tabs Punch 
  • Smoky Slate- 1 1/4 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp jar & die cut
  • Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp words & punch out 
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut stemmed flowers
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:
  • Lunar Lustre Specialty Paper- 2 x 5 1/4"
  • Country Wood DSP- 2 1/2 x 4" 
ink:  Misty Moonlight & Smoky Slate
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder- LAST CHANCE LIST; Specialty Plate; Pop Up Petals Dies; Beautiful Motifs Dies- LAST CHANCE LIST; Keeping Tabs Punch; dimensionals; glue dots
NOW RETIRED:  
  • Basic Gray/Smoky Slate Pearls
  • Fan Baker's Twine (Misty Moonlight) 
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Forever Florals with Floral Charm

Check out today's floral cards.
They turned out so pretty!
 
Which one do you like better?
THIS- the lattice one on the left side?
OR
THAT- the one on the right side?
 
Are you signed up to come stamp with me 
at one of my monthly April classes?
If you are- you'll get to make one of these cards.  
Isn't this lattice edge just so cute! 
 
You can CLICK on the links below to see some other lattice cards I have made. 
Notice the cool embossed flowers/leaves along the edges?
I just love how this turned out.
Read on to find out how I did it....... 
How did I do that?
  • Standard Platform
  • Plate #2
  • Forever Floral Die- face up
  • Mossy Meadow card stock
  • Embossing Mat- NEW & available on 5/4/26 in the NEW May-August Catalog
  • Specialty Plate
Run this thru the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine one time (don't roll back & forth).
So instead of cutting the images in the die out, it embosses them!
WOW!
 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Forever Florals' (words)
card stock:
  • Timid Tiger- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Timid Tiger- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
  • Mossy Meadow- 3 1/4 x 5"- emboss using the Forever Florals Die & Embossing Mat
  • Mossy Meadow- 2" strip- die cut leaf
  • Basic White- 3 x 5"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Floral Charm DSP-
  • 2 x 5" (floral pattern)
  • 1 x 3 1/4" (Timid Tiger tone on tone pattern) 
ink:  Mossy Meadow
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Forever Floral Dies; Specialty Plate; Heartfelt Hexagon Punch- LAST CHANCE LIST; Timid Tiger Ribbon- LAST CHANCE LIST; 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (Timid Tiger); dimensionals; glue dots
NEW:  available 5/4/26- Embossing Mat 
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, April 6, 2026

Cutest Crew Puppies

Awhh- here is an adorable puppy card.
 
I used the
#167149- Cutest Crew Bundle= $45.00*
*note the dies are out of stock until around 4/27/26
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my
April monthly card classes will be making.
 
This is a fun fold easel card & looks like this when it is standing up. 
Notice how the strip of DSP along the inside of the card becomes the 
"holder" to help it stand up. 
This is what the card looks like when it is opened up all of the way.
So what do you think?
Who would you send this adorable puppy card to?
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Cutest Crew'
card stock:
  • Cloud Cover- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/* & 4 1/4- fold for card base
  • Cloud Cover- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Secret Sea- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- emboss using Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder
  • Crushed Curry- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & cut ends with scissors
  • Crushed Curry- 3/8 x 5 1/2"
  • Crumb Cake- 5 1/2" strip- die cut paw prints 
  • Real Red- 1" strip- punch out 3 hearts
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- stamp & die cut puppies
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Florals In Bloom DSP-
  • 2 x 4" - for front of card
  • 3/4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card 
ink:  Memento- LAST CHANCE LIST
Stampin' Blends:  Real Red, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Pecan Pie, Smoky Slate; Misty Moonlight
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder- LAST CHANCE LIST; Specialty Plate; Bee Builder Punch (for small hearts); dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!!
 He has risen!!
I hope you have a very blessed day! 
 
For today's card I used the-
 #168627- Celebrate Spring March Paper Pumpkin Refill= $13.50
CELEBRATE SPRING PAPER PUMPKIN REFILL 
Here are the other 2 alternate cards I made using this kit, a Shy Shamrock ink pad 
& some old word word stamps. 
 
I hope you all have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Swirled Designs Star card

Oh my gosh......
I love the way this card turned out!
Isn't it cool!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping 
with me at my April monthly stamp classes will be making.
 
I think it would be great for graduation, birthday, congratulation, etc.-
depending on what you choose for your words. 
 
I used LOTS of products when creating this card that are on the LAST CHANCE LIST.
So be sure you get them NOW & don't wait before they are gone forever.
 #165990- Modern Christmas Specialty DSP= $16.50 NOW $14.85 
#167030- Swirled Designs stamp set= $19.00 
#167032- Swirled Designs Dies= $28.00 NOW $22.40
#169054- Cutest Onsie stamp set= $17.00
#169043- Wonderful Thoughts stamp set= $25.00 NOW $22.50
#132708- Memento Ink pad= $8.00 NOW $7.20 
Check out how it opens up.
This is called a Sliding Message pull out card-
as the inside word piece is folded & slides in underneath the DSP strip piece. 
Neat huh! 
So what do you think?
What words would you choose to put onto this card?
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:
  • Swirled Designs
  • Wonderful Thoughts
  • Cutest Onesie 
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- CARD BACK
  • Basic Black- 3 1/2 x 4 1/4"- score at 1/2"- piece for the slider on the inside of card
  • Basic Black- 3" strip- die cut star
  • Basic Black- 3/4 x 2 1/2"
  • Basic White- 5 1/4 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 3/4" & 6 3/4"- for CARD BASE.  Adhere this to the Basic Black card back.
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 5"- for card front- stamp lines onto
  • Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Three Banner Punch
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 4"- for inside of card 
  • Gold Foil- 1" strip- die cut 3 little stars
designer paper:  Modern Christmas Specialty DSP-
  • 1 1/2 x 5" 
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Swirled Designs Dies; Three Banner Punch; Tear & Tape; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Friday, April 3, 2026

Hydrangea Hue Sneak Peek!

Check out this pretty card!
WOW! 
I am giving you a SNEAK PEEK of the 
NEW Hydrangea Hue 2026-2028 In Color!
Isn't it just gorgeous! 
 
This is one of the cards that everyone joining me for my
upcoming Annual Spring stamp class will be making.
 
I used several products that are in the NEW May-August Catalog.
These will be available on 5/4/26 to purchase. 
*Hydrangea Hue card stock
*Hydrangea Hue ink pad
*Hydrangea Hue ribbon
*Bloom Boutique DSP (the 3 strips on the top)
*Dewdrop Embellishments 
*Phrases & Frames stamp set (words) 
This is a fun z fold card & looks like this when it is standing up!
The gorgeous flower image dsp is from the
#167498- Delicate Dreams Specialty DSP= $16.50 Online Exclusive**
** This DSP is currently out of stock, but will be available around 4/27/26.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Phrases & Frames' (words)
card stock:
  • Secret Sea- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- z fold for card base
  • Secret Sea- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Hydrangea Hue- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for card front
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Labeled With Love Punch
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:
  • Bloom Boutique DSP- available 5/4/26- 1 x 2" (x3) for the top of card front
  • Delicate Dreams DSP- out of stock until around 4/27/26- 1 3/4 x 3 1/4"- for the bottom of card front
ink:  Hydrangea Hue
other:  Labeled With Love Punch- LAST CHANCE LIST; Hydrangea Hue ribbon; Dewdrop Embellishments; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE