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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Nest of Winter cards

Check out these pretty cards!
They are clean & simple, but I love the way they turned out.
 
They are all made out of one sheet of DSP.
As I made several of these cards using the 
#164183- Nests of Winter 12x12 DSP= $12.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 31. 
Neat huh!
 
As I actually got 8 different cards out of just one sheet of 12x12" dsp.
The dsp on these cards each measure 3 x 5".
Since the birds were in different locations 
I just adhered my word strip in different spots.
I had a bunch of thank you cards I needed to send out lately,
so I made several of these bird cards!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Full of Life' (words)
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Early Espresso- 3 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Early Espresso- 1 x 4 1/4" strip- for front of card
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Labeled With Love Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Nests of Winter
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Labeled With Love Punch; Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio (white); dimensional
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, November 11, 2024

Sentimental Christmas deer

Happy Monday!!!
 
Here is a simple card showcasing some pretty holiday DSP.
The deer, birds, berries & pines in this DSP  
reminds me of an old fashioned Christmas.
 
I used the 
#164209- Sentimental Christmas DSP*= $12.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 29
*For every pkg of this DSP that is sold,
Stampin' Up! will donate $3.00 to support children's literacy.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Sentimental Wishes' (words)
card stock:
  • Pretty Peacock- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Pretty Peacock- 1 x 4 1/4"
  • Poppy Parade- 3 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto punch & stamp words
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Sentimental Christmas DSP- 3 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Pretty Peacock
other:  Labeled With Love Punch; Pretty Peacock & Gold Metallic Ribbon; Adhesive Backed Trio Sequins; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Painted Trees Embossing Folder

WOW!
Check out this gorgeous card.
It is just stunning in person.

This is one of the cards that everyone joining me at my 
November Stamp-a-Stack classes will be making.

I used the
#164026- Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 25
#164153- Peaceful Evergreens stamp set= $26.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 25
#164167- Reindeer Fun stamp set= $20.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 27
This is so simple to do.
 
How did I do it?
*I used the Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder & 
embossed it using the Two-Toned Garden Green card stock.
#166665- Two-Toned Garden Green 12x12 card stock= $10.00
*lightly sand over the embossed trees using a fine sanding block
(I bought the sanding block at a hardware store)
*stamp the tree over the top of embossed trees

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:  'Peaceful Evergreens' (tree) & 'Reindeer Fun' (words)
card stock:
  • Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic Beige- 3 3/4 x 5"
  • Basic Beige- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & cut ends with Paper Snip Scissors
  • Two-Toned Garden Green- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- emboss with Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder
  • Brushed Gold Foil NEW- 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 1/2  4 3/4"- for inside of card
ink:  Garden Green
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine; Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Gold Twisted Thread- NEW; Neutrals Adhesive Backed Seqins; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Seasonal Sale- November 13-15, 2024!

 Seasonal Sale

 WOO HOO!
Wrap up the year—and kickstart next year—with a steal of a deal on paper crafting products!
 
There’s no better time to stock up and save from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog.
 Here’s what you’ll save when you shop during the sale.
 

From the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog:

  • 10% off ink, including pads, refills, markers, and Stampin’ Blends. Ink pad bundles and third-party ink pads are NOT included. 
  • 10% off cardstock.
  • 20% total off all stamp and die bundles and stamp and punch bundles. (Stamp bundles are normally 10% off. With this sale you get an additional 10% off.)
  • 20% off all Designer Series Paper.

Build up your collection of crafting supplies and prepare for another year of creating!
 
Happy Shopping!!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Christmas Friends bear

This bear is adorable!!
He just makes me smile.
I love the wreath with the big read bow that is around his neck.

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my
November Stamp-a-Stack classes will be making.

I used the 
#164279- 'Christmas Friends' stamp set= $25.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 43.
#164309- Take a Bow 6x6 DSP= $12.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 39
#164050- Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints= $8.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 27
Here is a photo of the card opened up!
I love these 'Have a BEARY MERRY Christmas' words.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  Christmas Friends
card stock:
  • Granny Apple Green- 5 1/2 x 6 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold for card base
  • Granny Apple Green- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Granny Apple Green- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Real Red- 3" strip- die cut circle
  • Real Red- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp bear onto & punch out with 2 3/8" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White-  3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Take a Bow- 2 x 4"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Granny Apple Green & Real Red
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Spotlight on Nature Dies; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints; Wink of Stella; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Snowflakes!

I love blue & I love snowflakes!
Isn't this a pretty card!
This is a totally Susie card.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone attending my upcoming
November stamp-a-stack card classes will be making.

I used the
#164218- Frozen Edges stamp set= $24.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 50
#164325- Greetings of the Seasons- $25.00 Online Exclusive
and for the inside I used a retired stamp set- 'Throughout the Year'.
 On the inside I made a pocket for a gift card.
It looks like this.
 
How did I do it?
*Score the bottom of the card at 1".
*Used the 1 3/4" Circle Punch & made a partial punch along the edge.
*I used Tear & Tape to secure the edges to hold the 'pocket' secure.
Check out the cool label/tag die I used.
It is from the 
#159165- Designer Tags Dies= $32.00 Online Exclusive.
Notice how I added a strip of Boho Blue card stock thru the slits in the label/tag.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Frozen Edges' & 'Greetings of the Season'
card stock:
  • Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 1" & 5 1/4" & fold for card base
  • Misty Moonlight- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label/tag
  • Boho Blue- 3 3/4 x 5"
  • Boho Blue- 3/8 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- stamp snowflakes onto
  • Basic White- 2 3/8 x 2 3/8"- stamp words onto for the front of the card
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 5"- for the inside of card
ink:  Misty Moonlight
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Designer Tag Dies; Iridescent Faceted Gems; Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim; dimensionals; glue dots; 1 3/4" Circle Punch; Tear & Tape
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Snowy Wonder Snowman

Isn't this little snowman just SO CUTE!
I just love the way this turned out.
This card could be used for many different occasions by just changing the words.
 
I used the 
#164125- Snowy Wonder Bundle= $45.75 Holiday Catalog pg. 33
 
This is one of the cards that everyone joining me 
at my November Stamp-a-Stack card classes will be making. 
Notice how you can see the white on the Pool Party embossed snowflakes?
I used the Two-Toned Pool Party card stock, embossed it & then 
lightly sanded it with some fine sandpaper to show off these snowflakes.
Cool huh!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  Snowy Wonder
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White-  4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic White- 2 x 4"- rip in half making mountains & peeks to use as snowdrifts
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp words & punch out with large oval punch
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp snowman; hat & tree- die cut all 3 images
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Two-Toned Pool Party card stock- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder & then lightly sand to show off the embossed snowflakes
  • Two-Toned Pool Party card stock- 3 x 4"- emboss with Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder & then lightly sand to show off the embossed snowflakes
ink:  Memento & Garden Green
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine;  Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Snowy Wonder Dies; dimensionals; glue dots; Multipurpose Glue; White Loose Snowflakes
retired:  Large Oval Punch (to punch out words)
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Shepeherd's Care card

Awhh......I love this card using the 
#164300- Shepherd's Care= $26.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 56.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone joining me at my
November Stamp-a-Stack card classes will be making.
 
Check out these cards.
They are exactly the same- I just stamped 
one in Night of Navy & one in Crumb Cake.

Which do you like better?
THIS- Night of Navy on the left?
OR
THAT- Crumb Cake on the right?
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set: Shepherd's Care
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- 2 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Very Vanilla- 2" strip- stamp star & punch out with 1 1/2" Circle Punch
  • Very Vanilla- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & use Paper Snip Scissors to cut ends to desired length
  • Very Vanilla- 2 1/4 x 4"- stamp Shepherd onto this
  • Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for the inside of the card
  • Gold Foil- 3/4 x 4"
designer paper:  Season of Green & Gold- Online Exclusive
  • 3 x 4"
inks:  Night of Navy & Crumb Cake
other:  Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon; Drusy Adhesive Backed Embellishments; dimensionals; glue dots
retired:  1 1/2" Circle Punch
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

LOTS of NEW Online Exclusive products NOW available!

WOO HOO!

 

2 NEW KITS NOW available!

There are 2 NEW KITS now available!

 You can click on the links below to find them in my online store!


 Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Line art illustrations
* Step-by-step instructions
* 24 watercolor paper pages, 2 each of 12 designs
* 8 Watercolor Pencils
* 1 Water Painter
* Coloring Book: 4-1/2" x 6" x 1/2" (11.4 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm)
* A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 1-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Berry Burst, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Red
 

 
Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* 4 white frames
* Frame size: 7-1/8" x 7-1/8" x 3/4" (18.1 x 18.1 x 1.9 cm)
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Beige, Basic Gray, Berry Burst, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Gray Granite, Lemon Lime Twist, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Soft Sea Foam
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
 

Monday, November 4, 2024

Triple Stamping with snowflakes

Check out this pretty snowflake card!!
It is so elegant & so simple to make.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone joining me at my
Holiday Extravaganza class got to make.
 
I used the
#164318- Frozen Edges stamp set= $24.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 50
#164296- Christmas Labels stamp set= 24.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 40 
 
This is a fun technique called Triple Stamping.
 
 Check out the photos below........
How did I do it?
*Cut 3 different pieces of Basic White card stock in various sizes.
*Notice how I laid them over each other.
*Now using a Night of navy ink pad, stamp onto these pieces with the snowflake stamp.
*Notice that I stamped over the different edges of them all as shown in the photo.
*This is what it looks like when I got the snowflakes all stamped.
*Now layer each white card stock layer with pieces of
Night of Navy card stock.
This is what the card looks like when it is all stamped & layered.
Wow!
Neat huh!
 
I added some ribbon & snowflake embellishments to finish it off!
 

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:

  • Frozen Edges (snowflakes)
  • Christmas Labels (words)

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- 2 1/4 x 4 1/2"
  • Night of Navy- 2 1/4 x 3" (layer behind words)
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4" (for front of card)
  • Basic White- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 2 x 2 3/4" (stamp words onto this piece too)
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4" (for inside of card

ink:  Night of Navy
other:  dimensionals; glue dots; #162011- Night of Navy & Gold Glitter Ribbon= $9.00 Annual Catalog pg. 113

Online Exclusive:  #162129- Snowflake Embellishments (gold)= $8.00
 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Sweetest Star Bundle

Look at this sweet card!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone attending my
Holiday Extravaganza made.
 
I used the 
 #16409- Sweetest Star Bundle- $38.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 47
I gave everyone the choice of stamping a snowflake on their card
instead of the little star lady.
I will update this post sometime soon.
So be sure you check back in the next few days.
As I'm gone to a stampin' retreat this weekend & I ran 
out of time before I left to get my blog posts all done.
 
Thank you!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Wooden Star Angel ornament

Check out this pretty wooden star angel ornament.
I used the
#162345- So Very Merry= $24.00 Online Exclusive

This is one of the projects that everyone made at my
Holiday Extravaganza class.
I will update this post with supplies & measurements in the next few days.

I'm off this weekend to a stampin' retreat & ran out of time before I left.
Check back soon.
Thank you!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE



 

Friday, November 1, 2024

Pleated Curtain fold leaf card

Check out this pretty pleated curtain fold leaf card!
I love the way it turned out.
 
I used the awesome 
 
This is one of the cards that everyone made 
at my Holiday Extravaganza class.
Here is the pattern on how I made the fun pleated curtain fold.
*4 x 6" DSP
*Score at 2 3/4"; 3 1/4"; 4 1/4" & 4 3/4".
*Then diagonally cut from the bottom 2 3/4" score mark
to 1 3/4" from the top right edge of the card corner
as shown in the photo pattern above.
This embossing folder can die cut & emboss the leaf (leaves)
at the same time.  
It is called a Hybrid Embossing folder & so cool!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Changing Leaves' (words)
card stock:
  • Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Old Olive- 4 x 5 1/4"- die cut/emboss leaf
  • Copper Clay- 1/2 x 4 1/4"
  • Copper Clay- 2 1/4 x 4"- emboss with leaves
  • Basic Beige- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & cut ends diagonally with Paper Snip Scissors
  • Very Vanilla- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Sweet Days of Autumn DSP- 4 x 6"- score at 2 3/4", 3 1/4", 4 1/4", 4 3/4"
ink:  Copper Clay
other:  Simply Scored Scoring Tool; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder/Dies; Specialty Plate; 2023-2025 Opaque Sparkle Dots; 2023-2025 In Color Jute (Copper Clay); Tear & Tape; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE