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Monday, June 23, 2025

Celebratory Sips card

 Here is another CUTE card using the
#165586- Celebratory Sips DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive.
 
 Don't you think that this is a great tropical looking card with the flowery dsp!!
 
This DSP is still laying on my counter 
& I've sure been having fun creating so many cards using it!
It just has endless possibilities for so many different ways to create with it.
I sure like this & I hope that you like this card too!

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Round We Go' (words)- LAST CHANCE LIST
card stock:
  • Melon Mambo- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Melon Mambo- 2 x 2"
  • Melon Mambo- 1/2 x 5 1/2" 
  • Timid Tiger- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss the top using the Glass (& Gardens) Embossing Folder 
  • Basic White- 1/2 x 2 1/8"- stamp words onto 
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Celebratory Sips DSP
  •  2 1/4 x 2 1/4" (x3)
  • fussy cut glass out of dsp using Paper Snips Scissors & emboss using the Glass (& Gardens) Embossing Folder
ink:  Melon Mambo
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Glass (& Gardens) Embossing Folder; Paper Snips Scissors; dimensionals; Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
You can CLICK on the product images below in my supply list & you'll be taken directly to my online store.

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Peaceful Garden Sneak Peek!

 
Check out this CUTE card!
It is a sneak peek of a some upcoming Holiday Catalog products.
 
Yesterday there was a special pre-paid Online Stampin' Up! Event for demonstrators.
It was called Creativity Now — a special time to craft, connect, and be inspired.  
Everyone that signed up & paid to join this event 
got to create with some new pre-order products from the Peaceful Garden Suite.
And we got some exciting sneak peeks of what’s coming soon. 
Just look at these! 
Aren't they all just to pretty!!
You will want to be sure you add them to your Wish List! 
Here is how I made this card.
 
1. Thick Basic White card stock- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" for card base.
2. 3 DSP strips that are each 3/4 x 3 1/2".  Tear the left ends of the top & bottom DSP strips & then tear the right end of the middle strip.  Adhere all 3 of these DSP strips to the card base as shown.
3.  Stamp sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink towards the left side of the card base between the DSP strips.
4.  Die cut 2 of the large sprigs using Misty Moonlight card stock & adhere to the right edge as shown.
5.  Tie a bow using the Linen Thread & add it to the bottom of the sprigs. 
6.  Add 3 of the Hues of blue Flowers as shown.
 
stamps:  #165925- Peace on Earth Bundle
ink:  #153118- Misty Moonlight 
card stock:  #159229- Thick Basic White 
Accessories:  #104199- Linen Thread; #165930- Hues of Blue Flowers; #149653- Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; 
Use Adhesive of your choice- I used #110755- Multipurpose Liquid Glue
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Celebratory Sips DSP

Ok- so I can't quit creating using this DSP!
OMG- check out today's card.
Isn't it so bright & cheery!
I love it! 
 
I used the 
#165586- Celebratory Sips DSP= $12.50
 
I used Paper Snips Scissors to fussy cut out around the glasses & the words! 
These drinks sure look refreshing!
I love Blackcherry Zero Dr. Pepper- maybe one of these glasses is it.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Tags of Thanks' (words)
card stock:
  • Blackberry Bliss- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Blackberry Bliss- 1/2 x 4" 
  • Berry Burst- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Berry Burst- 4" strip- die cut stitched banner
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut stitched circle
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words onto & fussy cut out using Paper Snips Scissors 
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Celebratory Sips DSP
  •  3 x 4"- flowers
  • fussy cut both glasses out of dsp using Paper Snips Scissors, add Wink of Stella over them
ink:  Blackberry Bliss
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Joined Together 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Stylish Shapes Dies; Paper Snips Scissors; dimensionals; Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems; Wink of Stella
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
You can CLICK on the product images below in my supply list & you'll be taken directly to my online store.

Friday, June 20, 2025

Celebratory Sips Cheers card

Here is another CUTE card using the cool 
#165586- Celebratory Sips DSP= $12.50

Notice how I embossed the little glass using the
#165597- Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder= $9.00
 
I used Paper Snips Scissors to fussy cut out around the glasses & the words! 
So what do you think?
This could be a perfect card for many different occasions.
Don't you agree!
Who would you send this card to? 

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Wildflower Celebrations' (words)
card stock:
  • Timid Tiger- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Peach Pie- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Peach Pie- 3 1/2" strip- die cut stitched circle
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White-  1 1/4" strip- stamp words & fussy cut out around the words
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Celebratory Sips DSP
  •  3 x 4 1/4" (stripes)
  • fussy cut glasses out of dsp using Paper Snips Scissors
ink:  Timid Tiger
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder; Paper Snips Scissors; dimensionals; Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
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Thursday, June 19, 2025

Peaceful Pier Masculine birthday card

Happy Birthday to DEKE!
If you see him today be sure to wish him a well on his special day!
 
Check out the simple card I made for him last night.
I hope he likes it! 
 
I used the NEW
#165331- Peaceful Pier stamp set= $23.00 
Notice the background?
I stamped directly onto the 
#163303- Thoughtful Journey DSP= $12.50 
To add some texture to the background I used the
#165614- Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements. 
stamp sets:
  • Peaceful Pier
  • Round We Go 
card stock:
  • Mossy Meadow- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 1/2 x 3 3/4"- stamp words onto
  • Crumb Cake- 2 3/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Misty Moonlight- 2 1/2 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Thoughtful Journey DSP-
  • 2 1/4 x 5" 
ink:  Mossy Meadow
Stampin' Blends:  Old Olive; Pecan Pie; Bronze
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder; Linen Thread; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Cheers with Celebratory Sips

CHEERS!
This is a simple & fun card I made to send to a friend.
I think it turned out cute!
 
I used the 
#165586- Celebratory Sips DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive 
 I used Paper Snips Scissors to fussy cut out around the glass- directly from the DSP.
These fun words are from the 
#166624- Wildflower Celebrations stamp set= $16.00 Last Chance List
 
Notice how I embossed the glass.
I used the 
#165597- Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders= $9.00 Online Exclusive 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Wildflower Celebrations' (words)
card stock:
  • Strawberry Slush- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Strawberry Slush- 1 x 4 1/4"- stamp words onto the right side of this strip
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:
  • Celebratory Sips- 2 1/2 x 4" (glasses/bottles); fussy cut glass out of dsp using Paper Snips Scissors
  • Florals In Bloom- 3 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Strawberry Slush
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder; Paper Snips Scissors; dimensionals; Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
You can CLICK on the product images below in my supply list & you'll be taken directly to my online store.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Gallery Blooms Z fold

Check out this gorgeous fun z fold card! 
I just couldn't resist to make another card using the
#165217- Beautiful Gallery Suite= $139.25
which includes the  
#165213- Gallery Blooms Bundle= $53.00 Annual Catalog pg. 55
 
*The inspiration from my card is from a swap that I got 
on the Disney SU trip from Leena Girsa. 
Don't you just love it!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:  
  • Gallery Blooms (stemmed flowers)
  • Beautiful Motifs (words) 
card stock:
  • Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" & z fold for card base
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for front card layer
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words & die cut label
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
  • Basic Beige- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss using Damask Designs Embossing Folder
  • Basic Beige-  4 1/4" strip- stamp stemmed flower & die cut
designer paper:
  • Beautiful Gallery DSP-1 1/2 x 5" strip- rip edge
  • Country Woods DSP- 1 3/4 x 5" strip- rip edge
  • Textured Metallic Specialty Paper (Copper)- 4 1/4" strip- die cut leaves
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Gallery Blooms Dies; Unbounded Love Dies; Beautiful Motif Dies; Damask Designs Embossing Folder; Pressed Flowers Motifs; Basic Beige 3/8" Classic Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
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Monday, June 16, 2025

Gallery Blooms Faux Suede Technique

 WOW!
This is a pretty card that I got in mail this week from Stampin' Up!
It is signed by Sara & the corporate team!
 ðŸ’–
How blessed I am!
 They are congratulating me on some milestone accomplishments.
As this week I celebrate my 23rd Stampin' Up! Anniversary!
I never ever dreamed that when I signed up as a demonstrator that
I'd still be lovin' it & stamping 23 years later!!
 
A HUGE "THANK YOU" to all that stamps with me!!!
I so treasure our time together creating!
And I look forward to stamping with you in the coming weeks, months & years! 
The Faux Suede technique was done on this Smoky Slate piece of card stock 
that the stemmed flowers are stamped onto.

How to do the Faux Suede Technique-

You can use any type of card stock so long as the card stock does not have a white core- as the card stock need to have been dyed all the way through.

  1. Use a bone folder repeatedly to soften the card stock.
  2. Crumple the card stock so that there are plenty of creases.
  3. Straighten card stock out and use a bone folder to further break down the fibers of the paper until the edges split.
  4. Carefully separate the layers to expose the core which will look like suede.
  5. Crumple it again to re-enforce the creases.
  6. You can stamp on it or leave it plain.

Tip : Apply adhesive to the card base rather than the back of your faux suede piece because it will be too delicate at this stage and may tear.  It is okay if the edges get slightly torn or ripped, as this adds to the distressed grungy look.

Here are the supplies & measurements for this card.
stamp set:  'Gallery Blooms' (stemmed flowers) & 'Beautiful Motifs' (words)
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Two Toned Basic Black CS- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"- emboss using the Damask Designs Embossing Folder & then sand the embossed images so that they are white.
  • Smoky Slate- 3 x 4"- distress & do the Faux Suede Technique on this.  Then stamp the stemmed flowers onto it using Memento Black ink.
  • Petal Pink- 1/2 x 1 3/4"- stamp words onto for card front 
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Write Marker:  Basic Black- to "FLICK" black dots around the stemmed flowers
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Damask Designs Embossing Folder; Antique Pearls; dimensionals
Non- SU!: Sanding block
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 
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Sunday, June 15, 2025

Happy Father's Day!

Today I am wishing all of the dad's out there a very 
"Happy Father's Day"!
I hope they all enjoy & celebrate on their special day! 
 
For today's card I made some simple cards for the "dads" in our family. 
I hope they like it! 
Check out the Aluminum Foil Tape I embossed & adhered to my card front. 
I bought it at a local hardware store!  
It is already sticky on the back side. 
Isn't this neat!
So you could emboss it with any type of embossing folder.
OR you could even die cut images out of it too! 
 Today is a bitter sweet day!
I'm so thankful & blessed to have these special "dads" in our lives-
Deke, Nathan, Steve & Deke's dad- David. 
And I'm so sad that my dad isn't here any longer for us to celebrate him.
As it was 19 years ago today (yes on Father's Day) that we found my dad dead.
I still miss him tons. 
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't wish he was still here with us.
It was such a great guy! 
 +++++++++++++
Here are the supplies & measurements for today's simple card-
stamp set:  'Trusty Tools'
card stock:
  • Azure Afternoon- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Azure Afternoon- 4 1/4" strip- stamp & die cut hammer- cut top of it off & adhere the bottom to the Smoky Slate Hammer base 
  • Basic White- 3 1/2" strip- die cut circle from Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut stitched label banner from Stylish Shapes Die
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
  • Smoky Slate- 4 1/4" strip- stamp & die cut hammer
ink:  Basic Gray
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Trusty Tools Dies; Stylish Shapes Dies; Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems; dimensionals
Non- SU!:  Aluminum Foil Tape- bought at local hardware store
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 
You can CLICK on the product images below in my supply list & you'll be taken directly to my online store.

Friday, June 13, 2025

Extraordinary Floral Washi Tape card

I have another gorgeous card to share with you today that I created!!
 
I used the amazing
#165269- Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape= $15.00
BACK IN STOCK NOW
AND the coordinating  
#165245- Extraordinary Floral Bundle= $43.00
These items are found on pages 84 & 85 in the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog. 
 
How did I use the washi tape? 
*Apply the washi tape to a piece of 3 1/2 x 5 1/2" Crumb Cake card stock.
*Die the the washi tape out.
*You will get all of these cut out images!
COOL HUH!
Isn't this cool how this card turned out!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Extraordinary Floral ' (words)
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 1/4" & 5 1/2" & fold for card base 
  • Crumb Cake 2 1/2 x 5 1/2"- emboss using the Glass & Garden Embossing Folder
  • Crumb Cake- 3 1/2 x 5 1/2"- adhere Washi Tape tho this & die cut 
  • Fresh Freesia- 1/2 x 5 1/2" (x2)
  • Fresh Freesia- 2 x 2"
  • Basic White- 2 1/4 x 2 1/4"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
ink:  Fresh Freesia
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Extraordinary Floral Dies; Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape (out of stock until the week of June 16th); Glass & Garden Embossing Folder (out of stock until the week of June 30th); Starburst Sequins; Linen Thread; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE  
You can CLICK on the product images below in my supply list & you'll be taken directly to my online store.

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Turtle-y Cute Birthday card

Oh my gosh.......today is Trey's birthday!
He is 11 years old!
How can that be?
We call him turtle- so I couldn't resist making him a turtle card!
Isn't it cute!
 
I used the
#165221- Turtle-y Cute 12x12 DSP= $12.50
I used my Paper Snips Scissors & fussy cut out the turtle, cake, candles, balloon & hat.
Here I added a birthday hat onto the turtle.  
Cute huh!
I love the way this card turned out.
And I can't wait to see what Trey says when he gets it! 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Sweet Jar' (words)
card stock:
  • Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Garden Green- 1 x 4 1/4"
  • Real Red- 1 1/2" strip- die cut numbers
  • Real Red- 1/4 x 2 7/8"
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- punch out 2 3/8" circle
  • Basic White- 1/2 x 2 1/2"- stamp words onto & flag ends with Paper Snips Scissors
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Turtle-y Cute
  • 2 x 5 1/4"- green turtle shell print
  • 2 x 4"- yellow music print 
  • strips- turtle, cake, balloon, candles- fussy cut out with Paper Snips Scissors 
ink:  Garden Green
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Birthday Celebration Dies (numbers); Wink of Stella; Dimensionals; Glue Dots; Paper Snips Scissors; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; Shades of Green Hexagons
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE  
You can CLICK on the product images below in my supply list & you'll be taken directly to my online store.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Extraordinary Floral Washi Tape Diamond Fun Fold

WOW!
Check out this gorgeous card!
I love the way it turned out.
It is a totally Susie card.
 
I used the amazing
#165269- Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape= $15.00
BACK IN STOCK NOW
AND the coordinating  
#165245- Extraordinary Floral Bundle= $43.00
These items are found on pages 84 & 85 in the 2025-2026 Annual Catalog. 
Look how I added the washi tape to a window sheet & then die cut it! 
This worked so great so that I could pop up the flowers/leaves on my card!
This is a fun fold card called a Diamond fold.
It looks like this when opened all of the way up! 
This is so pretty don't you think!??
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Extraordinary Floral ' (words)
card stock:
  • Strawberry Slush- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 1/4" & 5 1/2" & fold for card base 
  • Strawberry Slush- 3 x 3"
  • Pretty in Pink- 3 x 4"- emboss using the Glass & Garden Emboss Folder 
  • Pretty in Pink- 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"- adhere flowers to this 
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Window Sheet- 3 1/2 x 5 1/2"- adhere washi tape to this & die cut out 
ink:  Strawberry Slush
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Extraordinary Floral Dies; Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape (out of stock until the week of June 16th); Glass & Garden Embossing Folder (out of stock until the week of June 30th); Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE  
You can CLICK on the product images below in my supply list & you'll be taken directly to my online store.

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Floral Impressions Flower Card

There are LOADS of pretty flowers here!
I love this DSP!
Isn't it gorgeous!
It is the
#165603- Floral Impressions 12x12" DSP- $12.50 Online Exclusive 
 
Notice how I shadow stamped the flowers on the card front.
Doesn't it just make the card pop!
I think it turned out so pretty! 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Impressions Abloom'
card stock:
  • Petunia Pop- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half
  • Fresh Freesia- 3 1/4 x 3 1/2"
  • Fresh Freesia- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & cut ends to desired length
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 3 3/4"- for front layer of card
    Basic White-  3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Impressions Abloom DSP- 3 x 3"- cut int 1" strips
ink:  Petunia Pop
other:  Petunia Pop 3/8" Bordered Ribbon; 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems (were on Last Chance List- now sold out- retired); dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 
 You can CLICK on the product images below in my supply list & you'll be taken directly to my online store.

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Floral Impressions Diamond Fold

Here is a fun diamond fold card!!!
 
I used the 
 #165338- 'Encircled with Love stamp set= $20.00 Annual Catalog pg. 36
#165603- Floral Impressions 12x12 DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive
#165559- Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00 Online Exclusive 
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my
June monthly classes will be making! 

 
This is what it looks like when it is standing up!
I love how the front diamond 'floats'. 
 So what do you think?
I think that it is so bright, cheery & pretty! 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Encircled With Love'
card stock:
  • Strawberry Slush- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 1/4" & 5 1/2" & fold for card base
  • Strawberry Slush- 3 x 3"
  • Strawberry Slush- 2 3/4" strip- punch out 2 3/8" Circle
  • Pretty in Pink- 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"- emboss with the Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with the 2" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Floral Impressions DSP-
  • 3 x 4" 
ink:  Strawberry Slush
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; 2" Circle Punch; Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems; Pretty in Pink 3/8 Bordered Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 
You can CLICK on the product images below in my supply list & you'll be taken directly to my online store.