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Thursday, December 31, 2020

Stampin' Up! SNEAK PEEK Valentines Keepsake

 Oh my gosh......have you gotten your 
NEW January-June 2021 (Spring) Mini Catalog in the mail from me yet?
Some of them have started to arrive.
I am super excited about all of the new products in it!
And I know you will be too!
 
You can start ordering from this NEW Spring Catalog next week, on 1/5/2021! 
So check out my card for today & see some NEW Sneak Peeks
at some of the NEW products that I used when creating it!

This is one of the NEW stamp sets that is in the catalog called- 'Valentines Keepsake'.
And this black & white stripped DSP is also NEW.
It is from the True Love DSP.

And do you see the little heart embellishments?
I LOVE THEM!
They are called- Resin Hearts & come in Red and/or White.
They are adhesive backed & so easy to lift off with the
Take Your Pick Tool & stick directly onto the card front.
 This is a fun Z fold card!!
Hope you aren't tired of seeing this fold.
It is my favorite!
It isn't anything too fancy.
AND it is super easy to do.
But I just think it is so cute & different!!
 Check out the letters that I popped up!!
Fun huh!!
They are the Playful Alphabet on page 178 in the Annual Catalog.
And I used the Foam Adhesive Sheets to adhere the card stock to 
& die cut them all at one time with the alphabet dies.
It was super easy to do!
And I think it looks pretty cool!!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements so that you can make this card too! 
**NOTE:  To only get 2 of the stemmed flowers I used my Real Red & Old Olive Stampin' Write Markers & colored directly onto the stamp & then pressed that onto the card stock.  

stamp set: 'Valentines Keepsakes'- NEW on 1/5/21
card stock:
  • Real Red- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  • Real Red- 1" strip- attach a 1" strip of Foam Adhesive Sheet to this & die cut alpahbet
  • Real Red-  4 1/4" strip- die cut stitched Rectangle die
  • Basic Black- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Whisper White- 5 1/2 x 1" strip- flag end with Banner Punch, wrap ribbon around & attach letters
  • Whisper White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp 2 of the heart flowers onto this 3 times & die cut out with Stitched So Sweetly Dies
designer paper:  True Love DSP-  4 x 2"-NEW on 1/5/21
Stampin' Write Markers:  Real Red & Old Olive
other:  Resin Hearts- NEW on 1/5/21; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stitched So Sweetly Dies; Stitched Rectangle Dies; Playful Alphabet Dies; dimensionals; glue dots; 3/8" Double Stitched Real Red Satin Ribbon; Take Your Pick Took; Foam Adhesive Sheets

I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Stampin' Up! Lots to Celebrate

 This is another fun shaker card using my "Lots to Celebrate' stamp set!
 
You can CLICK below to see 2 other shakers cards.

Valentines is just around the corner & I've been having fun making 
some Jar shaker cards with hearts!
 This is what it looks like when it is opened up.
This is a corner fold card.

Here are the measurements & the supplies below so that you can make it.
 
stamp set:  'Lots to Celebrate'
card stock:
  • Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base.  I then folded back the top front corner.  You can measure it or just eye ball it.  If you measure it- it would be 4 1/4" mark form the right front edge top corner downward.
  • Basic Black- 3 1/4 x 1/4" strip
  • Basic Black- 1 1/2" strip- die cut Tasteful Labels small scalloped die
  • Basic Black- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Whisper White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto it & die cut out with Layering Circle Die (1")
  • Whisper White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp jar onto & punch out
  • Whisper White- 1" strip- stamp jar lid onto & fussy cut out
designer paper:  Heartwarming Hugs- 3 x 3"- punch Jar shape out of center of this for card front.
inks:  Memento & Real Red
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Tasteful Labels Dies; Layering Circle Dies; Playful Pets Trim Combo (Black & White Twine); Sequins for Everything; Jar Punch; Jar Shaker Dome; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Stampin' Up! Lots to Celebrate

 I am sharing another fun shaker heart card, 
using my "Lots to Celebrate" stamp set!
This is my Million Dollar Achievers stamp set.
This "Lots to Celebrate" stamp set is just so totally me!
And I'm so honored to get to have designed it, yet to so sad that it was only 
around for such a short time since it was in a mini catalog.  
 This is a fun Z fold card again!
It is my favorite fold, that is so easy to do!
 
Here are the supplies & the measurements so that you can make it too!
 
stamp set:  'Lots to Celebrate'- RETIRING on 1/4/21 or while supplies last only!
card stock:
  • Thick Whisper White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" x 4 1/4"- fold for card base
  • Basic Black- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 3 3/4 x 1"
  • Real Red- 3 3/4 x 5"- stamp hearts along the top & along the bottom edges
  • Real Read- 3 x 3"- Punch out with Jar Punch & emboss using the Wrapped in Texture Embossing Folder
  • Whisper White- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Whisper White- 1" strip- stamp jar lid onto & fussy cut out with Paper Snips 
  • Whisper White- 1" strip- stamp words & punch out with Classic Label Punch- the snip the ends & flag one end to make a banner 
  • Whisper White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp jar onto & punch out
ink:  Memento & Real Red
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Wrapped in Texture Embossing Folders; Playful Pets Combo Trim (Black & White Twine); Classic Label Punch; dimensionals; glue dots; Paper Snips; Jar Punch; Mason Jar Shaker Dome; Sequins For Everything

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, December 28, 2020

Stampin' Up! Lots to Celebrate!!

 Here is a fun shaker card using my 'Lots to Celebrate' stamp set!!

My stamp set is on the retiring list & is only available until 1/4/21 (or while supplies last).
It is a great all occasions stamp set!
And it is so cool that there are Shaker Jar Domes that coordinate with it!

I love how cute this card is for Valentines Day!
 It is a fun z fold card!
Which this fold-is one of my favorite folds & it is so easy to do!
This is a totally Susie card.
I love it & I hope you do too!
 
 Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this card too!
 
stamp set: 'Lots to Celebrate' & 'Festive Corners'- BOTH ARE RETIRING on 1/4/2021!
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at  2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- fold into Z
  • Basic Black- 2 1/2 x 3 1/4"
  • Flirty Flamingo- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Flirty Flamingo- 2 1/4 x 3"
  • Whisper White- 2 3/4" strip- punch out jar- then cut down to 2" wide- centering the jar- SAVE this jar peach & stamp onto it, using it for the inside of your shaker.
  • Whisper White- 1" strip- stamp jar lid onto & fussy cut out
  • Whisper White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
Designer Paper:  Magic In The Night 1 x 5"; 1 x 4"
ink:  Memento & Real Red (stamped full strength for dark hearts & then shadow stamped- but just stamping again for the lighter hearts)
other: Jar Punch; Jar Shaker Dome; Playful Pets Combo Trim (Black & White Twine); Paper Snips; dimensionals; glue dots; Sequins For Everything

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Stampin' Up! Freezin' Fun penguin

This is a clean & simple card.
I love the way it turned out.
 
 It is a FUN winter card!
As I think this little penguin is just so cute!!!
He makes me smile!
 
He is from the 'Freezin' Fun' Bundle that I also shared a card I made with yesterday.
 Note: I made the stripes on the scarf, using the fine tip of the Light Basic Black Stampin' Blend.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this card too!
 
stamp set:  'Freezin' Fun'
card stock:
  • Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"-score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Real Red- 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"
  • Basic Black- 3 x 3"
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 1"
  • Whisper White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut larger stitched circle
  • Whisper White- 1 1/2" strip- die cut smaller stitched circle- stamp words onto
  • Whisper White- 2" strip- stamp penguin onto & die cut out
  • Whisper White- 2" strip- stamp ice berg onto & die cut out
  • Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Basic Black; Light Pumpkin Pie, Dark Real Red
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Freezin' Friends Dies; Stitched Shapes Dies (circles); dimensionals; Wink of Stella

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

Saturday, December 26, 2020

Stampin' Up! Freezin' Fun!

 This is a fun card, using the 'Freezin' Fun' stamp set.
And I added the Snowflake Splendor DSP with it.
 I love all of the animals in this stamp set.
They just make me smile!
 
Lots of these products are on the RETIRING LIST & will be gone on 1/4/21 or while supplies last-
  • Freezin' Fun stamp set
  • Adhesive-Backed Snowflake Embellishments
  • Snowflake Splendor 1/4" Ribbon
  • Snowflake Splendor DSP
Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card-
stamp set:  'Freezin' Fun'
card stock:
  • Pool Party- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  • Highland Heather- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Whisper White- 2 1/2" strip- die cut
designer paper:  Snowflake Splendor 5 x 3" -snowflakes for the top part; 5 x 2" snow for the bottom part & I ripped this.
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Highland Heather & Pool Party
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Tasteful Labels Dies; Snowflake Adhesive-Backed Embellishments; Snowflake Splendor 1/4" Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a very SPECIAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, December 25, 2020

Merry Christmas from our home to yours!

 Merry Christmas from our home to yours!
I hope you all have a very special day!

Here are some photos of us with our gang!
How blessed we are!
Brayden, Drake, Trey, Brody 
Ainslee & Masen
 
 Many blessings to you all!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, December 24, 2020

Stampin' Up! Santa Suit

 I made these Santa suits last night for the kids.
Check out how I used the Festive Felt Sheets.
They are on page 29 in the Holiday Catalog.
Notice how I made a pocket on the inside, so that I can add some cash for them.
 I hope they like them!
I think that they turned out cute!
Here are a couple of tips:
  1. I lightly scored down the center/middle of the card front, so that I had a straight line to follow when sticking down the 2 red felt center strips.
  2. I die cut the White Felt collar out of 2 Stitched Triangle Dies.  To make them more sturdy, I also cut 2 Whisper White card stock triangles that were exactly the same.  I then adhered the White Felt directly over the top of the Whisper White card stock triangles.

Here are the supplies & dimensions so that you can make this Santa Suit card too! 

stamp set:  'Tag Buffet' (for the inside of card)

card stock:
  • Real Red-  4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  • Real Red- 4 1/4 x 2 3/4"- for inside pocket
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 1"
  • Basic Black- 1 x 1 1/2"
  • Whisper White- 2" strip- die cut 2 Stitched Triangle Dies
  • Whisper White- 4 x 3"- for inside of card
  • Gold Foil- 1 1/4 x 1 3/4"
  • Red Felt- 1/2 x 5 1/2" (x2)
  • White Felt-  3/8 x 5 1/2" (x2)
ink:  Memento
other:  Festive Felt Sheets Combo Pack (White & Red); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stitched Triangle Dies; dimensionals; Tear & Tape
retired:  1" circle punch- for the notch in the inside pocket

I hope you have a special Christmas Eve.
Happy Stamping!
Many blessings!!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Stampin' Up! Dove of Hope Bundle

 I love Night of Navy & Whisper White Christmas cards.
So here is another one made with the Dove of Hope Bundle.
This time I used the Detailed Dove Dies.
 
I don't know if you can see it in the photo or not, but I spray this with 
my Champagne Shimmer Paint/Rubbing Alcohol mix. 

 Check out the pretty Opal Rounds I used here!
They are on page 41 in the upcoming January-June 2021 Mini Catalog
that starts on 1/5/2021.

stamp set:  'Dove of Hope'
card stock:
  • Night of Navy- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 
  • Night of Navy- 3 1/2" strip- die cut circle
  • Night of Navy- 4 x 1/2" strip
  • Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card
  • Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Whisper white- 4 1/4" strip- die cut dove
  • Mossy Meadow- 1 1/2" strip- die cut leaf
ink:  Night of Navy
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Detailed Dove Dies; Layering Circle Dies; Denim Ribbon; Opal Rounds; dimensionals; glue dots; Champagne Shimmer Paint/Rubbing Alcohol Spray

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

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Stampin' Up! Christmas Countdown Project Kit

 
= $15.00 (regular- $30.00)

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN PROJECT KIT

Look at all of the supplies that come in this kit!
 
 You can purchase it now & the prepare for next years Christmas holiday, 
with this all-inclusive Christmas Countdown Project Kit! 
This kit contains everything you need to create impressive handcrafted advent décor. 
Fill the mini boxes with treats, pack them into the sturdy outer box, and let the countdown begin! 

Kit includes:
* Enough supplies to decorate 25 mini boxes and an outer box
* Outer box: 11-3/16" x 11-3/16" x 2-3/16" (28.4 x 28.4 x 5.6 cm)
* Mini box: 2-1/8" x 2-1/8" x 2-1/16" (5.4 x 5.4 x 5.2 cm)


Product colors: Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso, gold foil, Mossy Meadow, white
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, December 21, 2020

Stampin' Up! Gnome for the Holiday's

 This is a fun fold card, using the Gnome for the Holiday's stamp set.
 
I couldn't decide which gnome I liked better!!
I think that they are both just adorable.
 The front of the card opens up like this.
And then the next part, reverse opens up- like this.
 This gnome has an orament.
And this gnome looks like he is wanting to give you a big hug!
 
This Gnome for the Holiday's stamp set is RETIRING on 1/4/21 or while supplies last only.

stamp set:  Gnome for the Holiday's
card stock:
  • Poppy Parade- 5 1/2 x 4 1/4- for card base
  • Poppy Parade- 4 1/4 x 5 1/4- score at 3 1/4" & die cut "window" out of this for card front
  • Whisper White- 5 1/4 x 8"- score at 4"-This is the inside of the card that reverse opens
  • Whisper White- 3 1/2" strip- die cut
  • Whisper White- 1 3/4 x 3/4"- stamp words onto
  • Whisper White- 1" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Classic Label Punch
designer paper:  Trimming the Town- 5 1/4 x 1"; 1/2 x 3"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Gray; Ivory; Light & Dark Poppy Parade
other:  Snowflake Adhesive Backed Embellishments; Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Painted Labels Dies; Stitched So Sweetly Dies; dimensionals; glue dots; Classic Label Punch

Thanks for stopping by today!
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, December 20, 2020

Stampin' Up! Lots to Celebrate

 Check out my HOME decor board I made.
I used my 'Lots to Celebrate' stamp set images 
as the "O" inserts for it.
These can be put on or removed, using velcro dots.
 Here are the different "O" inserts I made.
There are- hearts, daisies, stars, pumpkin, leaves & snowflakes.
The Jar images are adhered to a 2 1/2" circle.
 Check out how I added the different colors of leaves,
 when stamping them into the jar.
 This is a totally Susie decor & I just LOVE it!
Someday when I have time- I'll be making more Jar inserts too for this.
And I plan to hang this in my kitchen.

NOTE:  The Large Alphabet dies are retired.

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

Saturday, December 19, 2020

Stampin' Up! Lots to Celebrate ornament

 I made a fun shaker ornament using my 'Lots to Celebrate' stamp set!
I love that my set has coordinating 
Mason Jar Shaker Domes & Jar Punch, to go with it!

The base of this ornament is canning lids that I put together with dimensionals.
 This is the back side of my ornament.

This was one of the many projects everyone made at my 
Annual Holiday Extravaganza Class in October.

stamp set:  'Lots to Celebrate'- RETIRING 1/4/21 or while supplies last only
card stock:  Misty Moonlight; Whisper White
designer paper:  Snowflake Splendor- RETIRING 1/4/21 or while supplies last only
ink:  Misty Moonlight
other:  Heart Punch Pack; Snowflake Embellishments; Mason Jar Shaker Dome; Flowers for Every Season Baker's Twine; dimensionals; Jar Punch; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stitched Shapes (circle); Layering Circle Dies
retired:  snowflakes for shaker
other:  canning lids

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, December 18, 2020

Stampin' Up! So Many Snowflakes Ornament

 This is a pretty wooden snowflake ornament that I decorated!
This is one of the many projects that everyone made in October at my 
Holiday Extravaganza Annual Class.
 
I used several of the products that are in the Snowflakes Wishes Bundle.
  • So Many Snowflakes Dies
  • Winter Snow Embossing Folder
  • Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper
  • Blue Adhesive Backed Gems

 This is how I decorated the back side of the wooden snowflake.
The words are from the Joy Dies.
 Isn't it so pretty!

I found the wooden snowflakes at a craft store.  They measure about 4 1/2" in diameter. 
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Stampin' Up! PIne Tree Punch with Lots to Celebrate

 Here is my December 2021 calendar page!
It thought this was a great page to end the year with! 
I love the way it turned out!
It is a totally Susie page.

 
stamp sets:  'Lots to Celebrate' (words); 'Perfectly Plaid'
card stock:
  • Shaded Spruce- 4 x 4"
  • Real Red- 4 x 1 1/4"
  • Real Red- 2 x 2 1/2"
  • Whisper White- 1" strip- stamp words & punch out partial circle
  • Just Jade- 2" strip- stamp tree & punch out
designer paper:  'Tis the Season DSP- 4 x 1"
ink:    Shaded Spruce
other:  Pine Tree Punch; Red Rhinestones; 1 1/2" Circle Punch; dimensionals

I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Santa comes to visit us!

How lucky we are!!!
Santa made is yearly visit to our home tonight!
 
Drake
Trey
Ainslee
Masen
Brayden 
Brody 
AND 
SANTA

 

Stampin' Up! Lots to Celebrate

 This is my November 2021 calendar page.
I used my 'Lots to Celebrate' stamp set for the leaves & the words.
stamp set:  'Lots to Celebrate'- RETIRING 1/4/21 or WHILE SUPPLIES Last only!
card stock:
  • Cajun Craze- 4 x 4"
  • Crumb Cake- 1 x 4"
  • Crumb Cake- 2 x 2 1/2"
  • Crumb Cake- 1" strip- stamp words & punch out with Oval Punch
designer paper:  Plaid Tidings- 1" strips- punch out leaves
ink:  Cajun Craze & Memento
other:  Dimensionals; glue dots; Autumn Punch Pack- RETIRING 1/4/21 or WHILE SUPPLIES Last only!
retired: oval punches 
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Stampin' Up! Halloween page

 Check out my October 2021 calendar page!!
It is a fun Halloween page.
I combined the 'Festive Corners' stamp set & the 'Banner Year' stamp set.
for my page layout!
I love Halloween, so this was a fun & easy page to do!
This is a totally Susie look.
stamp set:  
'Festive Corners'- (Spider & Spider Web) RETIRING- available until 1/5/21 or while supplies last
'Banner Year' (words)
card stock:
  • Pumpkin Pie-
  • Daffodil Delight-
  • Basic Black-
ink:  Memento
other:  dimensionals
retired:  Bat punch
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, December 14, 2020

Stampin' Up! Lots to Celebrate

 Here is my September calendar page!
I used my 'Lots to Celebrate' stamp set, 
along with the Medium Daisy Punch & retired Leaf punch!
stamp set:  'Lots to Celebrate'- RETIRING 1/4/21 or WHILE SUPPLIES LAST ONLY!
card stock:
  • Bumble Bee- 4 x 4"
  • Bumble Bee- 2" strip
  • Early Espresso- 3/4 x 4"
  • Early Espresso- 3/4" strip- punch out 1/2" Circle Punch
  • Early Espresso- 2 x 2 1/2"
  • Whisper White- 1" strip- stamp words & punch out with Classic Label Punch
  •  Old Olive- 2" strip- punch out leaf with Leaf Punch
ink:  Bumble Bee; Early Espresso
other:  Medium Daisy Punch; Classic Label Punch
retired:  1/2" Circle Punch; Leaf Punch

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, December 13, 2020

Stampin' Up! Seaside Notions

 This is my August 2021 calendar page!
I used the 'Seaside Notions' stamp set on page 36 in the Annual Catalog.
 This is a really great stamp set with many shell images, along with some great words too!
So what do you think?
I think it is the perfect summer page!
 
stamp set: 'Seaside Notions'
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 4"
  • Coastal Cabana- 2 1/2 x 2 3/4"
inks:  Crumb Cake & Memento
other:  dimensionals; glue dots; Pool Party Sheer Ribbon
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE