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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Quiet Reflections fun fold

Do you like THIS OR THAT?
Boho Blue (light)
or 
Misty Moonlight (dark)?

I love this stamp set, it is just really neat!
#162689- Quiet Reflections stamp set= $26.00
Spring Mini- pg. 63
 
This is a dis'ink'tive stamp set & so cool that you can get the shadowing stamping
by only inking & stamping it one time!
This is a fun fold card.
The front part 'flaps' open.
Notice how I added a DSP strip along the edge of the inside part of the card.
Check out the DSP......it is the
#162977- Flight & Airy DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice 
with a $50 product order thru today- 2/29/24!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Quiet Reflection'
card stock:
  • Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 7 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold for card base
  • Misty Moonlight- 4 1/4 x 2"- score at 3 3/4"
  • Misty Moonlight- 3 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Misty Moonlight- 2 1/2 x 3"
  • Basic White- 3 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Crosshatch Basics 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with Nested Essential Dies
  • Basic White- 2 1/4 x 2 3/4"- stamp trees/water onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Flight & Airy DSP= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order thru TODAY- 2/29/24 only
ink:  Misty Moonlight
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Nested Essential Dies; 2023-2025 In Color Enamel Dots (Boho Blue); dimensionals; glue dots; Bakers Twine Essential Pack (White)
OnLine Exclusive: #161598- Basics 3D (Crosshatch) Embossing Folder(s)= $30.00 (package of 3 different images)
 
HAPPY LEAP Year Day 2024!
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Sunny Days fun fold

Wow- this is a pretty flower card that makes me think of spring!!
This fun fold card uses LOTS of Sale-a-bration choices.
 
NOTE:  
Sale-a-bration is coming to an end!!!
These products are available thru tomorrow- 2/29/24 only! 
Don't miss out if you are wanting any of them.
#162964- Heartfelt Hellos stamp set= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
#162974- Sunny Days DSP= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
#162980- Pool Party 5/8" Crinkle Ribbon-=FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
#162979- Opaque Faceted Gems= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
You can slide a gift card or cash into the pocket here on the right inside of the card.

Isn't this so pretty!
I just love this flowery DSP.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Heartfelft Hellos'- FREE SAB choice
card stock:
  • Pool Party- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- at 2 1/2" cut from top left side to center fold; then using Tear & Tape - adhere the right side down along the edges to form a 'pocket'
  • Pool Party- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
  • Pool Party- 1 1/4 x 2"
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words & die cut Perennial Postage
  • Basic White- 2 1/4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Sunny Days DSP- FREE SAB choice
  • 3 x 4"- flowers for card front
  • 2 1/4 x 5 1/4"- stripes (left side)
  • 1 1/2 x 5 1/4"- stripes (right side)
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Perennial Postage Dies; Opaque Faceted Gems- FREE SAB choice; Pool Party 5/8" Crinkled Ribbon- FREE SAB choice; dimensionals; glue dots; Tear & Tape
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Flight & Airy

Oh......these birds are so cute!
Check out this dsp!
#162977- Flight & Airy DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice 
with a $50 product order thru 2/29/24!
The words are from the stamp set
#162964- Heartfelt Hellos- FREE Sale-a-bration choice
with a $50 product order thru 2/29/24!
Notice the embossed piece of shadowed Misty Moonlight paper?
It too is from the Flight & Airy DSP pack!
Yes I embossed a piece of the DSP that is the back side of some birds!

#162977- Flight & Airy DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice 
with a $50 product order thru 2/29/24!
I embossed this with the-
#159175- Painted Poises 3D Embossing Folder
= $11.00 Annual Catalog pg. 169.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Heartfelft Hellos'= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order thru 2/29/24!
card stock:
  • Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Misty Moonlight- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Misty Moonlight- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Misty Moonlight- 1 1/2" strip- punch out scalloped Oval
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with oval punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Flight & Airy DSP= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order thru 2/29/24!
  • 2 3/4 x 4"- emboss with Painted Poises 3D Embossing Folder
  • 3 x 3"- birds
ink:  Misty Moonlight
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Painted Poises 3D Embossing Folder; Double Oval Punch; dimensionals; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Boho Blue)
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, February 26, 2024

Quiet Reflections

This is a simple sympathy card I made this weekend.
Isn't this stamp set so cool!
 
I love this NEW
#162689- Quiet Reflections stamp set= $26.00
Spring Mini- pg. 63
It is a dis'ink'tive stamp set & so cool that you can get the shadowing stamping
by only inking & stamping it one time!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  Quiet Reflections
card stock:
  • Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic White- 3 x 3"- stamp reflecting trees onto this
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Let's Go Fishing- 2 x 4"
ink:  Misty Moonlight
other:  Dimensionals; Iridescent Foil Gems
OnLine Exclusive:  #119850- 1 3/4" Circle Punch= $22.00
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, February 25, 2024

Softly Stippled DSP

Here is a quick monochromatic card!!!
This pretty DSP to be the main focus.
 
I made it using the
#162975- Softly Stippled DSP= FREE Sale-a-bration choice
with a $50 product order thru 2/29/24. 
The words are from the coordinating stamp set that goes with this DSP.
#162667- Stippled Roses Bundle= $54.00- Spring Mini pg. 64.
The ribbon is available as a carry over product from the Holiday Catalog.
#162149- Silver & White 1/2" Sheer Ribbon= $9.00 
I also used the 
#162842- Iridescent Foil Gems= $8.00- Spring Mini pg. 49.
Did you notice the leaves I shadow stamped in the corners of the card front?
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Stippled Rose' (words)
card stock:
  • Pebbled Path- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic White- 1/2 x 5"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Softly Stippled DSP= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
  • 3 1/2 x 4"- tweed
  • 3 1/2 x 4"- roses
ink:  Pebbled Path
other:  Silver/White 1/2" Sheer ribbon; Iridescent Foil Gems; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Simple Saturday with Trusty Tools

It is SIMPLE Saturday!!
 
Check out today's card.
I made a guy card using the 
#162722- Trusty Tools Dies= $37.00 Spring Mini pg. 56.

The words are from the
#162964- Heartfelft Hellos stamp set-=FREE Sale-a-bration choice
with a $50 product order thru 2/29/24.

Look at the DSP!
#162976- Most Adored Specialty DSP= FREE  Sale-a-bration choice
with a $50 product order thru 2/29/24.
 
I used the gold/white striped DSP & made it plaid!
I used my Boho Blue Stampin' Blends & added some extra lines directly onto the DSP.
Look at all of these pieces of DSP that I colored.
As there are many ways you can add color to 
the different gold/white DSP patterns that are in this DSP using Stampin' Blends.
NEAT HUH!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Heartfelt Hellos'- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
card stock:
  • Boho Blue- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Boho Blue- 1 x 3 3/4" strip
  • Basic Black- 2" strip- die cut bottom of hammer
  • Gold Foil- 2" strip- die cut top of hammer
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label
  • Basic White-  4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Most Adored Specialty DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
  • 3 3/4 x 5"
ink:  Boho Blue
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Boho Blue
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Trusty Tools Dies; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, February 23, 2024

Sunny Days Cascading Pleats fun fold card

Check out this FUN FOLD Cascading Pleats card.
I love the way it turned out!!
 
I used the 
 #162974- Sunny Days DSP- Sale-a-bration choice- pg. 5 
FREE with a $50 product order
#162964- Heartfelt Hellos stamp set- Sale-a-bration choice- pg. 10
FREE with a $50 product order
#162980- Pool Party 5/8" Crinkled Ribbon- Sale-a-bration choice- pg. 6 
FREE with a $50 product order
#162979- Opaque Faceted Gems- Sale-a-bration choice- pg. 9
FREE with a $50 product order

I also die cut the words out using the
#162607- Perennial Postage Dies= $33.00 Spring Mini- pg. 25
Isn't this cool how it lays flat & yet the card base angles.
I fussy cut out a flower from the dsp to add to this layer.
 
Here is the pattern on how I scored & cut the angle.
 
 Card base= 4 1/4 x 9 1/2"- score at 5 1/2", 6 1/2", 7 1/2", 8 1/2".  
Rotate & score at 3/4"- stopping at 3", then score at 1 1/2"- stopping at 1".
NOTE:  If you are going to make multiples of this card, be sure you 
SAVE the angled part that you cut off & you can use that as a pattern!
Isn't this cool!
I hope you like it as much as I do.

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Heartfelt Hellos'- SAB choice
card stock:
  • Pool Party- 4 1/4 x 9 1/2"- score at 5 1/2", 6 1/2", 7 1/2", 8 1/2".  Rotate & score at 3/4"- stopping at 3".  Score at 1 1/2"- stopping at 1".
  • Pool Party- 2 3/4 x 3 1/2"- for front flap
  • Pool Party- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"- for center flap
  • Pool Party- 1 1/4 x 2"- layer underneath 'hello' 
  • Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp front words (hello) & die cut
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 3 1/4"- layer for front of card
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"- layer for center of card
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp center words (thinking of you) & die cut
  • Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- stamp inside words (Enjoy your Day) & die cut
designer paper:  Sunny Days DSP- SAB choice
  • 2 1/4 x 3"- flowers for front of card
  • 3 x 4"- stripes for center of card
  • 4 x 5 1/4"- clouds for inside of card
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Perennial Postage dies; Opaque Faceted Gems; Pool Party Crinkled Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Simply Scored Scoring Tool
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Lovely Lavender Paper Pumpkin refill kit

WOW!
This is such a pretty card.
And it was sooo easy to do.
 
This card is a fun z fold.
I used the January 2024 Paper Pumpkin refill kit when creating this.
 
Are you a Paper Pumpkin subscriber?
You can get this kit!
This is what the card looks like when it is opened up!
Check out how the card stands up! 
Isn't it a cool z fold!
For the front & inside of the card I used the words from the 
#162598- Perennial Postage stamp set= $24.00 Spring Mini pg. 25.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
 
January 2024 Lovely Lavender Paper Pumpkin kit- 
  • flowers; springs; linen thread; all image paper; White Square & label for the inside of card
stamp set:  'Perennial Postage' (words)
card stock:
  • Highland Heather- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Highland Heather- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- score at 1 1/4" & 2 1/2"
  • Highland Heather- 4 1/4 x 4 1/4"
ink:  Gorgeous Grape
other:  Purple Fine Shimmer Gems- currently out of stock until around 4/11
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Most Adored DSP

WOW- look how I colored the roses on this Most Adored DSP
using Stampin' Blends!
Did you know that you could do this?
What a great way to get multiple uses out of this gorgeous DSP.
#162976- Most Adored DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order.
 
Each of these flowers are so pretty!
Which is your favorite color? 
Real Red, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight or Fresh Freesia
Yellow flowers are my favorite so I decided to color each of these roses yellow.
They are so pretty in person & just pop with the gold outline of each rose.
This is fun fold easel card.
Here it is standing up.
Notice how I fussy cut a rose out using my scissors & used that as easel stopper. 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  #162858- Hooray For Surprises Bundle= $46.75 Spring Mini pg. 13.
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" & fold for card base
  • Old Olive- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
  • Old Olive- 3 1/2" strip- die cut circle
  • Old Olive- 1 x 4 3/4"
  • Daffodil Delight- 1/2 x 2 1/2"- stamp words onto & flag end with scissors
  • Basic White- 1/2 x 2 1/2"- flag end with scissors
  • Basic White- 3 3/4" strip- die cut circle
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  #162976- Most Adored DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order.
  • 2 x 5 1/4"- stripes
  • 3 1/4" strip- die cut circle of roses
  • fussy cut rose
ink:  Old Olive
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Daffodil Delight; Light & Dark Old Olive
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Gold & Vanilla Satin Edge Ribbon (colored with Old Olive Stampin' Blend); dimensionals; glue dots; Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins (Gold)
OnLine Exclusive:  #162286- Deckled Circle Dies= $37.00
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Hooray For Surprises Bundle


WOW!
Check out these pretty flowers!
I love the way this card turned out. 
It makes me think of Spring!
 
I used the
#162858- Hooray For Surprises Bundle= $46.75 Spring Mini pg. 13.
I used a color challenge when creating this card. 
Here is the color combo that I used-
Poppy Parade, Calypso Coral, Pumpkin Pie & Lemon Lolly
 
I hope that this color challenge will inspire you to create a 
card using these colors too!
This is what the inside of the card looks like.
Notice on the front of the card I used the 
#161600- Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00 Annual Catalog- pg. 168.
I then randomly stamped little flowers over the embossed brick image.
 
 I die cut a banner from the 
#162747- Lighter Than Air DSP= $12.50 Spring Mini pg. 33
using the
#161597- Nested Essentials Dies= $34.00 Annual Catalog pg. 165.
 
*I only wanted the words Hooray- so I did carefully cut off the
rest of the words attached to this stamp.
I'll still be able to use them together if I choose or I can use them separately. 

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Hooray For Surprises'
card stock:
  • Calypso Coral- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Calypso Coral- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder
  • Old Olive- 2 1/2" strip- die cut sprigs & leaves
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp flowers onto & die cut
  • Basic White- 1/2 x 2 1/2"- stamp words onto & flag end using the Banners Pick A Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Lighter Than Air DSP
  • 2 1/2" strip- die cut banner
  • 1 x 5 1/4"- go across front of card
  • 1/2 x 5 1/4"- go across inside of card
inks:  Poppy Parade, Calypso Coral, Pumpkin Pie, Lemon Lolly
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Hooray For Surprises Dies; Nested Essentials Dies; Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder; Banners Pick A Punch; Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots (Lemon Lolly); Bakers Twine Three Color Pack (Lemon Lolly);

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

Monday, February 19, 2024

Double Flap fun fold butterfly card

Oh how I love fun fold cards.....check out this one!
This is a double flap fun fold butterfly card.
Isn't this paper butterfly pretty!
 
I used the
#162747- Lighter Than Air DSP= $12.50 Spring Mini pg. 33
#162612- Paper Butterfly Accents= $8.00 Spring Mini pg. 23
#162864- Everyday Details Dies= $34.00 Spring Mini pg. 28
#162598- Perennial Postage stamp set= $24.00 Spring Mini pg. 25
#162611- Purple Fine Shimmer Gems= $8.00- Spring Mini pg. 23
This is what it looks like when it is opened up!
Notice how the top flap is attached to the left side.
AND 
The right flap is attached to the right side. 
NOTE:  So be sure you don't add dimensionals to the bottom half of the
butterfly circle part.
That way you can slide the right flap in underneath this circle layer.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Perennial Postage' (words)
card stock:
  • Fresh Freesia- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4" & 8 1/4"- fold for card base
  • Fresh Freesia- 3 1/2" strip- die cut circle
  • Thick Basic White- 1 3/4 x 5 1/4"
  • This Basic White- 1 3/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- die cut small circle
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Lighter Than Air DSP-
  • 1 1/2 x 5"
  • 1 1/2 x 5"
ink:  Fresh Freesia
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Everyday Dies; Paper Butterfly Accents; Purple Fine Shimmer Gems; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella

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

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Perennial Lavender DSP

It is Simple Saturday!!
Today's card I made last night with some left over pieces laying on my table.
 
I just totally LOVE this Perennial Lavender DSP!!!
I used 
#162593- Perennial Lavender DSP= $12.50 Spring Mini pg. 23
#162607- Perennial Postage Dies= $33.00 Spring Mini pg. 25
#162612- Paper Butterfly Accents= $8.00 Spring Mini pg. 23
#162611- Purple Fine Shimmer Gems= $8.00 Spring Mini pg. 23
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Hooray For Surprises' (words)
card stock:
  • Highland Heather- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Highland Heather-  3 1/4 x 2 1/2"
  • Gorgeous Grape- 3 x 2 1/4"
  • Gorgeous Grape- 1/4 x 3"
  • Basic White- 3 1/4" strip- die cut postage stamp & adhere colored butterfly to it.
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words & die cut with postage stamp
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for the inside of the card
designer paper:  Perennial Lavender DSP
  • 4 x 5 1/4"
  • 1 1/2 x 4"
ink:  Gorgeous Grape
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Perennial Postage dies; Paper Butterfly Accents; Purple Fine Shimmer Gems; Blending Brush; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, February 16, 2024

Ice Cream Swirl Fun Fold card

Yum Yum!
I love ice cream.....so I'm lovin' this new bundle!
Isn't it just adorable!
 
Check out this yummy side step easel card using the 
#162771-Ice Cream Swirl Bundle= $53.00 Spring Mini pg. 37
#162607- Perennial Postage Dies= $33.00 Spring Mini pg. 25
#162747- Lighter Than Air DSP= $12.50 Spring Mini pg. 33
#162758- Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dot= $9.00 Spring Mini pg. 33
This is a size view of what it looks like when it is standing up!
I added the words to back side of it like this!
So what do you think? 
I hope you like it as much as I do.
 
Did you notice how I embossed the ice cream
& the die cut Pool Party background piece using the 
#154317- Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder= $10.00 Annual Catalog pg. 169 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Ice Cream Swirl'
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 9"- score at 1 1/4"; 2 1/2" & 5 3/4"
  • Thick Basic White- 31/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 5 1/2"
  • Pool Party- 4 1/4" strip- die cut using the Perennial Postage Dies
  • Crushed Curry- 3 1/4" strip- die cut ice cream cone
  • Basic White- 3 1/4" strip- die cut ice cream & the ice cream swirl
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words (Yum Yum) onto this & cut words apart
  • Basic White- 3 x 4"- stamp words onto this for the backside of the card
designer paper:  Lighter Than Air DSP- 
  • 1 x 4"
  • 3 x 4"
ink:  Pool Party
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Perennial Postage Dies; Ice Cream Swirl Dies; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots; dimensionals; Simply Scored Scoring Tool
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE