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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 

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Simple Saturday THANK YOU!

It is SIMPLE SATURDAY!
 
Here is a QUICK card I made.
Check it out......
 
Brayden needed some thank you cards to send out
for the scholarships that he was awarded for his HS graduation.
So I made a stack of cards for him.
I used the 
#167169- 'Lovely Arrangements' stamp set= $20.00
I choose to make them our Sigourney School colors- Black, Crushed Curry & White!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Lovely Arrangements'
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Crushed Curry- 3 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic Black- 2 1/4 x 3
  • Basic White-  2" strip- stamp words & punch out with Oval Punch
ink:  Memento
now retired:  Oval Punch
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Friday, May 29, 2026

Waterside Retreat Birthday card

This is a fun birthday card!!
Notice how I layered & accented it!
 
This DSP panel is one of 12 different images you can cut apart & use. 
I used the
   #167920- WATERSIDE RETREAT 12" X 12" DSP= $13.00 
To layer with I chose the cool 
#162607- Perennial Postage Dies= $33.00
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Relaxing Waterside'
card stock:
  • Balmy Blue- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Pecan Pie- 5" strip- die cut with Perennial Postage Die
  • Pecan Pie- 2 1/4" strip- die cut with Perennial Postage Die
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with Perennial Postage Die
  • Basic White-  3 1/2 x 4 3/4"
designer paper:  Waterside Retreat DSP-
  • 3 x 5 1/2"- woodgrain
  • 3 x 4"- storefront panel- die cut center using Perennial Postage Die
ink:  Pecan Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Perennial Postage Dies; Sunset Sparkles Sequins; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Waterside Retreat Birthday Card

Here is a quick card I made last night when we got home from the races!
It is clean, simple & I think it turned out really cute!
Check it out!
Isn't it a great masculine birthday card!

I used the
   #167920- WATERSIDE RETREAT 12" X 12" DSP= $13.00 
You all know that I'm a punch girl.
Notice this NEW Punch!
It is the  
#167880- ROUNDED RECTANGLE PUNCH= $25.00
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Scalloped Blooms'
card stock:
  • Pool Party- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Pool Party- 2" strip- stamp words & punch out using the Rounded Rectangle Punch
  • Old Olive- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Old Olive- 1 x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White-  3 1/2 x 4 3/4"
designer paper:  Waterside Retreat DSP-
  • 2 x 5 1/4"- birds
  • 2 x 4"- stripes 
  • Life jackets- fussy cut out with scissors 
ink:  Old Olive
other:  Rounded Rectangle Punch; Cloud Cover Ribbon; Sunset Sparkles Sequins; scissors; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Waterside Retreat Bicycle Card

Isn't this a fun card!
I made this quick card last night when we got home from the baseball games. 
 I think that this bicycle is cute!
I had a basket on my bicycle like this years ago.
Did you have a basket on your bike? 
 
Again......I used the awesome dsp-
   #167920- WATERSIDE RETREAT 12" X 12" DSP= $13.00
Check out all of the fun summer images in this dsp!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Words & Wishes' (words)
card stock:
  • Smoky Slate- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Smoky Slate- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Pool Party- 3 3/4 x 5"
  • Pool Party- 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-
  • 2 x 4 3/4"- birds
  • 3 x 3"- bicycle 
ink:  Pecan Pie
other:  Sunset Sparkle Sequins; Baker's Twine Essentials Pack (Gray Granite); Glue Dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Waterside Retreat Fishing Card

Today's card is a fun masculine one using the
  #167920- WATERSIDE RETREAT 12" X 12" DSP= $13.00
 
This awesome DSP is the focal for this card! 
Notice how I fussy cut out the paddle & the life vest & popped them up on the card. 
This is a z fold card & looks like this when it is standing up! 
I love showing off both side of the dsp!
 
HOW DID I DO THIS? 
For this card I cut a piece of dsp measuring 3 3/4 x 4".
I then cut it into 1" strips.
I adhered the DSP strips to a 4 x 4 1/2" piece of Crumb Cake cardstock.
When I got to the 3rd strip I just flipped it over to show off the waves instead of the fish.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Relaxing Waterside' (words)
card stock:
  • Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" & z fold for card base
  • Misty Moonlight- 1/4 x 2 3/4"
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 4 1/2"- adhere DSP strips to this for card front
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Three Banner Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Waterside Retreat
  • 3 3/4 x 4"- cut into 1" strips= 1 x 3 3/4" (x4)
  • 2 x 5 1/4"- waves
  • Fussy cut life vest & paddle
ink:  Misty Moonlight
other:  Three Banner Punch; Scissors; dimensionals; glue dots; Linen Thread; Sunset Sparkle Sequins
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE