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Saturday, June 13, 2026

Waterside Retreat Fish card

 
Check out these 2 fish cards.
Aren't they cute!
 
Which doe you like better?
THIS- the vertical one on the left?
OR 
THAT- the horizontal one on the right? 
 
These 2 cards are exactly the same card except for the direction,
as one is vertical & one is horizontal. 
 
Everyone stamping with me at my June monthly classes 
will get to make one of these cards!
The words are this card are from the 'Cutest Crew' stamp set.
The words on this card are from the 'Relaxing Waterside' stamp set. 
 
Notice the bobbers?  
I fussy cut them out using scissors- directly from the DSP, as there are not dies for them.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  
  • 'Cutest Crew' OR
  • 'Relaxing Waterside' 
card stock:
  • Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Misty Moonlight- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Balmy Blue-3 3/4 x 5"
  • Balmy Blue-1/2 x 3 1/2"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper: Waterside Retreat DSP-
  • 3 x 3"- fish
  • 2 x 4 3/4"- stripes
  • fussy cut bobbers from DSP using scissors 
ink:  Misty Moonlight
other:  dimensionals; glue dots
now reitred:  Fan Baker's Twine (blue); Opal Rounds (blue)
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
 

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Today thru June 13, 2026- FREE SHIPPING from Stampin' Up!

 

 OH WOW!  Don't miss out on this great deal!
  • Free shipping is for three days only.  Place your orders between June 11 and 13, 2026 to qualify.
  • Free shipping automatically applies to the shopper’s cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 (before tax).
  • All orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping. Coupon codes and Stampin’ Rewards will lower the total amount of an order.
  • The additional cost for expedited shipping is NOT covered by this promotion.
  • Prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do NOT qualify for free shipping. 
  • Refills, past kits, and add-ons do qualify toward free shipping, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. 
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  • All Aflutter Butterflies

    Check out these pretty butterflies!
    I used the 
    #167570- All Aflutter Bundle= $41.25
     
    Everyone joining me for my upcoming June monthly
    stamp classes will be making this card!
    Look at these butterflies!
    I wish you could see how pretty they are in person!
    As I colored the butterflies with the NEW
    #167661- Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush= $10.00
    Oh WOW!
     
    Here are the supplies & measurements.
    stamp set:  'All Aflutter'
    card stock:
    • Crisp Cantaloupe- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
    • Basic Black-3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
    • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"- for layer on card front
    • Basic Black- 1/2 x 3" 
    • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words & punch out with the Rounded Rectangle Punch
    • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp butterflies onto, punch out & color with Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush
    • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"- for inside of card
    designer paper:  Paper Medley DSP-
    • 3 x 3"- diagonally cut in half 
    ink:  Memento
    other:  All Aflutter Punch; Rounded Rectangle Punch; 2026-2028 In Color Dots; Crisp Cantaloupe Shimmer Brush; dimensionals
     
    I hope you have a great Thursday!
    Happy Stamping!
    Hugs-
    SUSIE

    Wednesday, June 10, 2026

    FREE SHIPPING from Stampin' Up! on orders of $75.00 or more - Thursday, 6/11 thru Saturday, 6/13, 2026!

     
    • Free shipping is for three days only.  Place your orders between June 11 and 13, 2026 to qualify.
    • Free shipping automatically applies to the shopper’s cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 (before tax).
    • All orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping. Coupon codes and Stampin’ Rewards will lower the total amount of an order.
    • The additional cost for expedited shipping is NOT covered by this promotion.
    • Prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do NOT qualify for free shipping. 
    • Refills, past kits, and add-ons do qualify toward free shipping, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. 
    • SHOP WITH ME- CLICK HERE! 

    Silly Old Bear- Piglet & Pooh

    Awhh- Pooh & Piglet are going on a walk together.
     
    This is a clean & simple card- making the DSP be the star of the show.
    I used the 
    #167616- Silly Old Bear DSP= $13.00

    Notice how I fussy cut Piglet & Pooh directly out of the DSP
    & popped them up using dimensionals. 
    I love these words.....
    as many of my old friends are my best friends too.
    Friends are always priceless aren't they!
    I know I am very blessed & love spending time with my friends. 
     
    Here are the supplies & measurements.
    stamp set:  'Sweet Words & Labels' (words)
    card stock:
    • Peaceful Pine- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
    • Early Espresso- 3 3/4 x 5"
    • Very Vanilla- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & angel ends using scissors
    • Very Vanilla- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
    designer paper: Silly Old Bear DSP-
    • 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"
    • fussy cut Piglet & Pooh directly out of the dsp 
    ink:  Early Espresso
    other: dimensionals

    I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
    Happy stamping!
    Hugs-
    SUSIE 

    Tuesday, June 9, 2026

    Silly Old Bear FRIENDS!

    Here is another cute card making the Silly Old Bear DSP the star of the show! 
    Check out all of these friends eating together.
    SO CUTE HUH! 
    Which character is your favorite?
    Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Tigger; Roo; Owl
     
    Here are the supplies & measurements.
    stamp set:  'Sweet Words & Labels' (words)
    card stock:
    • Hydrangea Hue- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
    • Pecan Pie- 2 x 5 1/2"
    • Very Vanilla- 4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with label die
    • Very Vanilla- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
    designer paper:  Silly Old Bear DSP-
    • 3 1/4 x 5 1/4" 
    ink:  Early Espresso
    other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine; Sweet Words & Labels Dies; Hydrangea Hue Ribbon; 2026-2028 In Color Dots; dimensionals; glue dots
     
    I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
    Happy Stamping!
    Hugs-
    SUSIE 

    Monday, June 8, 2026

    Pooh & Piglet

    Awhh- here is a cute card using the-
     #167616- SILLY OLD BEAR DSP- $13.00

    Notice how I used the 
    #166990- STONE & VINE 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER= $10.00

    Here are the supplies & measurements.
    stamp set:  'Sweet Words & Labels' (words)
    card stock:
    • Early Espresso-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
    • Pecan Pie- 3 x 3 1/4"
    • Pecan Pie- 1/2 x 5 1/2"
    • Very Vanilla-  3 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut using label
    • Very Vanilla-  3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
    designer paper:  Silly Old Bear DSP-
    • 2 3/4 x 3" 
    • Pooh & Piglet- fussy cut with scissors 
    ink:  Early Espresso
    other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sweet Words & Labels Dies; Stone & Vine 3D Embossing Folder; Linen Thread; dimensionals; glue dots; scissors
     
    I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
    Happy Stamping!
    Hugs-
    SUSIE

    Sunday, June 7, 2026

    Silly Old 'Pooh' Bear

     Here is another cute & simple card using the-
    #167628- SWEET WORDS & LABELS BUNDLE= $52.00
    Here are the supplies & measurements.
    stamp set:  'Sweet Words & Labels' (words)
    card stock:
    • Peaceful Pine- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
    • Early Espresso- 3 1/4 x 4 3/4"
    • Very Vanilla- 3 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut 
    • Very Vanilla- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"- for inside of card
    designer paper:  Silly Old Bear DSP-
    • 3 x 4 1/2" 
    ink:  Early Espresso
    other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sweet Words & Labels; 2026-2028 In Color Dots; dimensionals
     
    I hope you have a very SPECIAL Sunday!
    Happy Stamping!
    Hugs-
    SUSIE 

    Saturday, June 6, 2026

    It is SIMPLE Saturday!

    HELLO!
    Here is a quick card!
     
    It is SIMPLE Saturday!
    Check out today's cute card!
     
    I used the  
     #167616- Silly Old Bear= $13.00
    Here are the supplies & measurements.
    stamp set:  'Sweet Words & Labels' (words)
    card stock:
    • Peaceful Pine- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
    • Very Vanilla- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card 
    designer paper:  Silly Old Bear DSP-
    • 4 x 5 1/4"
    • Pooh, Piglet & picnic blanket- fussy cut with scissors directly from DSP 
    ink:  Early Espresso-
    other:  Scissors; dimensionals
     
    I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!
    Happy Stamping!
    Hugs-
    SUSIE 

    Friday, June 5, 2026

    Pooh- Silly Old Bear

    Oh- I just love this suite with Pooh in it!!
    Here is a simple, yet adorable card.
    What do you think?
     
    I used the-  
    #167628- SWEET WORDS & LABELS BUNDLE= $52.00
    #167616- SILLY OLD BEAR DSP= $13.00
    #167631- HUNDRED ACRE WOODS 3D Embossing Folder= $13.00
    Here are the supplies & measurements.
    stamp set:  Sweet Words & Labels (words)
    card stock:
    • Hydrangea Hue- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold for card base
    • Golden Glow- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using the Hundred Acre Woods Embossing Folder
    • Very Vanilla- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
    designer paper:  Silly Old Bear DSP-
    • die cut bear/tree/honey image
    • 1 x 5 1/4" 
    ink:  Early Espresso
    other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sweet Words & Labels Dies; Hundred Acre Woods Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; glue dots
    now retired:  Bumblebee Trinkets
     
    I hope you have FABULOUS Friday!
    Happy Stamping!
    Hugs-
    SUSIE 

    Thursday, June 4, 2026

    Wednesday, June 3, 2026

    Waterside Retreat DSP Fish

    Here is another neat masculine card.
    I made this a Father's Day card, 
    but you could change the words for whatever occasion you are needing.
     
    I used the
     167920- WATERSIDE RETREAT 12" X 12" DSP= $13.00 
    Check out the fish.
    As I fussy cut the fish out of the DSP using Scissors.
     
    Here are the supplies & measurements.
    stamp set:  'Relaxing Waterside' (words)
    card stock:
    • Azure Afternoon- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
    • Blueberry Bushel- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
    • Blueberry Bushel- 1 x 4 1/2"
    • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words & punch out using the Three Banner Punch
    • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
    designer paper:  Waterside Retreat DSP-
    • 2 x 5"- water waves
    • 3 x 3"- fish swimming 
    • fish cut with scissors from DSP 
    ink:  Blueberry Bushel
    other:  Three Banner punch; scissors; Sunset Sparkles Sequins; dimensionals
     
    I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
    Happy Stamping!
    Hugs-
    SUSIE

    Tuesday, June 2, 2026

    June Product of the Month- 'Wild Bunch' stamp set!


     

    HERE is the June 2027 Product of the Month!  It is available to order on 6/2/26!  This product is 'While Supplies Last' only!  So don't miss out!

    You can purchase this stamp set for only $5.00 when you place a $75.00 order (product amount before shipping, tax & any discounts).  There is a LIMIT of one Product of the Month per order/per account.  

    CLICK HERE to order from my Online Store! 

    Wild Bunch Stamp Set- Adorable critters meet soft, watercolor-inspired style for projects packed with character. Layer the stamps to add depth and let your scenes unfold naturally.  Check out all of the samples from Stampin' Up! below.

     
    Happy Stamping!
    Hugs-
    SUSIE

    Monday, June 1, 2026

    Waterside Retreat DSP card

    Check out this fun masculine card.
    I made it into a Father's Day card as this holiday will soon be here!
    But you could change up the words & put anything on it.
    This could be a birthday card, thinking of you, congratulations, etc.
     
    I used the
       #167920- WATERSIDE RETREAT 12" X 12" DSP= $13.00 
    This is the piece that I die cut the boats in the harbor out of. 
    This is a clean & simple card, but I love the way it turned out!
     
    Here are the supplies & measurements.
    stamp set:  'Relaxing Waterside'
    card stock:
    • Blueberry Bushel- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
    • Blueberry Bushel- 1 x 3 3/4"
    • Balmy Blue- 1" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with the Three Banner Punch
    • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 5 1/2"
    • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
    designer paper:  Waterside Retreat DSP-
    • 2 1/2 x 3"- boats/harbor 
    • 2 1/2 x 3"- water waves 
    ink:  Blueberry Bushel
    other:  Three Banner Punch; Sunset Sparkle Sequins; Baker's Twine Essential Pack (White); dimensionals; glue dots
     
    I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
    Happy Stamping!
    Hugs-
    SUSIE
     

    Sunday, May 31, 2026

    Waterside Retreat DSP Cabin

    WOW!
    I totally love this card.
    This is a totally Susie card.
     
    Notice how I cut the center out of the DSP & popped it up using the 
     #164629- EVERYDAY ARCHES DIES= $29.00

    The DSP is from the
        #167920- WATERSIDE RETREAT 12" X 12" DSP= $13.00 
    Do you see the cabin DSP piece in the upper right hand corner here? 
    For some added dimension I embossed the front layer using the
    #164069- BIRCH WOOD 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER= $12.00NOW $9.60 Last Chance List
     
    So what do you think? 
     
    Here are the supplies & measurements.
    stamp set: 'Words & Wishes' (words)
    card stock:
    • Pecan Pie- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
    • Pecan Pie- 3 3/4 x 4 1/4"
    • Pecan Pie- 3/8 x 2 3/4"
    • Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using the Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder
    • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Three Banner Punch
    • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
    designer paper:  Waterside Retreat DSP-
    • 3 1/2 x 4"- cabin/trees- die cut center using the Everyday Arches Dies 
    ink:  Pecan Pie
    other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Everyday Arches Dies; Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder- LAST CHANCE; Three Banner Punch; Sunset Sparkles Sequins; dimensionals

    I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
    Happy Stamping!
    Hugs-
    SUSIE