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Monday, February 3, 2025

Spring Corners Double Diamond Fun Fold

Check out these cute Double Diamond Fun Fold cards.
They are so pretty in person!

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at
my February monthly classes will be making!
 
I used these NEW products-
#164743- SPRING CORNERS BUNDLE= $46.75 Online Exclusive
#16663- Everyday Happiness 12x12 DSP= $12.50 January 2025 Scrapbooking Brochure 
This DSP is so soft looking & has a watercolored look to it too!
Check out these die cut silhouette flowers & the corner words!
Neat huh!
This is what the front of the card looks like when laying out flat.
This is what the back side of the card looks like when laying flat.
This is what the card looks like when it is opened up!
#16663- Everyday Happiness 12x12 DSP= $12.50 January 2025 Scrapbooking Brochure
#164743- SPRING CORNERS BUNDLE= $46.75 Online Exclusive
Which do you like better? 
The dots or the plaid?
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Spring Corners'
card stock:
  • Pretty Peacock- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 1/4"; 4 1/2" & 7 3/4"- z fold for card base
  • Pretty Peacock- 3 x 3" (x2)
  • Pretty Peacock- 2" strip- die cut hearts
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 2 3/4" (x2)
  • Basic White- 3 x 4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Everyday Happiness DSP
  • 2 x 4"
  • 3 x 4"
ink:  Pretty Peacock
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Spring Corners Dies; Pretty Peacock & Gold Ribbon; Simply Scored Scoring Tool; dimensionals; glue dots

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, February 2, 2025

With You In Mind DSP fun fold

Don't you just love this flowery dsp!!
 
Here is a PRETTY card using-
#164944- Bloom Impressions 12x12 DSP= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order.
#164971- Fresh Freesia Seam Binding Ribbon= FREE Sale-a-bration with a $60 product order.
#164747- With You In Mind stamp set= $20.00 Spring Mini pg. 18
 This is what the card looks like when it is opened up.

This layout is a great one for you to make using your 12x12" DSP.
 
How did I do it? 
4 x 12" DSP
Score at 1"; 3 1/2"; 8 3/4"& fold
You will now adhere this to a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" card stock base.
 Here are the supplies & measurements.
 
stamp sets:  'With You In Mind' & 'Mixed Labels'
card stock:
  • Blackberry Bliss- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for card base
  • Blackberry Bliss- 2 3/4" strip- die cut Label Die
  • Blackberry Bliss-  1" strip- punch out 3 small flowers
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with Label Die
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Bloom Impressions DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with $60 product order
  • 4 x 12"- score at 1"; 3 1/2"; 8 3/4"& fold
ink:  Blackberry Bliss
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Countryside Label Dies; Petal Park Builder Punch; 
Fresh Freesia 3/8" Seam Binding Ribbon- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with $60 product order
Purple Fine Shimmer Gems; Paper Snip Scissors; 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, February 1, 2025

Fruit Salad 6x6 One Sheet Wonder using With You In Mind

Awhh......
It is Simple Saturday!
Look at these 3 CUTE cards!!
I used one 6x6 DSP when making these 3 cards!
 
Check out my 6x6 One Sheet Wonder layout below......
 
This photo shows BOTH sides of one sheet of this DSP.
#164943- Fruit Salad DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order.
Here is the pattern for this 6x6" One Sheet Wonder I did.

*6 x 6" DSP
*Cut long one edge at 1"- cutting that piece to 4", leaving 1 x 2" piece you won't use.
*Cut the remainder into 3 strips that are 2 x 5" (x3).
 Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold for card base
Pool Party- 2 x 5 1/4"
Pool Party- 1 1/4 x 4 1/4"
Pool Party- 2 3/4" strip- die cut Hexagon Die (use outline)
Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with Hexagon Die
Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
DSP- 2 x 5"
DSP- fussy cut strawberry with Paper Snip Scissors
Coastal Cabana- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold for card base
Pool Party- 1 x 3 3/4"- flag end with Paper Snip Scissors
Pool Party- 2 3/4" strip- die cut Hexagon Die (use outline)
Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with Hexagon Die
Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
DSP- Pool Party dots- BACKSIDE of fruit print- 2 x 5"
Daffodil Delight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold for card base
Real Red-  1 x 3 3/4"- flag end with Paper Snip Scissors
Basic White- 1/2 x 2"- stamp word "of you" onto
Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp 'Thinking" words onto & fussy cut out using Paper Snip Scissors
Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
DSP- 2 x 5"- flag end with Paper Snip Scissors
DSP- 1 x 4"
DSP- fussy cut strawberry using Paper Snip Scissors
 
AND don't miss these awesome new dies, as they are so cool!
#166582- Meant to Bee Dies= $35.00 (hexagon shapes)

Here are the supplies & the measurements are posted above.
stamp set:  With You In Mind (words)
card stock:  Real Red, Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Basic White
designer paper:  Fruit Salad DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order
inks:  Real Red, Pool party
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Meant to Bee Dies (Hexagon shape); White 1/2" Woven Ribbon; Party Dots; dimensionals; glue dots; Paper Snip Scissors
 
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, January 31, 2025

Double Diamond Fun Fold heart card

WOW! 
I love this Double Diamond Fun Fold heart card!
It is just gorgeous in person!
I think it turned out so cute!
It is a totally Susie card.
 
I plan to do a card using the Double Diamond Fun Fold card layout 
at my February Stamp classes. 

I used the
#164916-Heart of Elegance Bundle= $50.25 Online Exclusive
#164919- Marbled Elegance Specialty DSP= $16.50 Online Exclusive
#164920- Adhesive-Backed Heart Sequins= $8.50 Online Exclusive 
(out of stock until around 3/24/25)
Here is the inside greeting of the card.
This is what the backside of card so you can see what it 
looks like when it opened all of the way up.
This is the front of the card when it is laying all the way flat.
Cool huh!
So what do you think? 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
 
stamp set:  'Hearts of Elegance' & 'Country Birdhouse' (words for inside)
card stock:
  • Melon Mambo- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 1/4"; 4 1/2" & 7 3/4"- z fold for card base
  • Melon Mambo- 3 x 3" (x2)
  • Melon Mambo- 2 1/2" strip- die cut heart
  • Brushed Gold - 1 1/2" strip- die cut stitched heart
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp XOXO & die cut heart
  • Basic White- 3 x 4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Marbled Elegance DSP- 
  • 2 3/4 x 2 3/4" (x2)
  • 2 x 4"
  • 3 x 4"
ink:  Melon Mambo
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Heart of Elegance Dies; Adhesive-Backed Heart Sequins; Iridescent Striped Trim; 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, January 30, 2025

Black & White simple stamping

You all know that I love black & white cards.
Check out this simple card using this gorgeous DSP.
I love the way it turned out.
 
I used the
#164738- Spring Corners stamp set= $20.00 Online Exclusive 
#161288- Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems= $8.50
 #164638- Mixed Media Florals DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive
Product colors: 
Basic Black, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, 
Mossy Meadow, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shy Shamrock
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Spring Corners' (words)
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 1/2 x 3 1/4- stamp words onto this
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Mixed Media Florals DSP- 
  • 3 x 3"- top piece
  • 1 1/2 x 3"- bottom piece
ink:  Memento
other:  Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
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, January 29, 2025

Friends of the Ocean Suite

Oh gosh......
Check out this CUTE card I created last night.
Isn't it just so bright & cheery!

I used the 
#164697- Friends of the Ocean Suite= $81.00 Spring Mini pg. 31
The suite includes-
#164692- Ocean Friends Bundle= $49.50
#164686- Sunny Day Iridescent Dots= $8.00
#164695- Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00
#164684- Friends of the Ocean 12x12 DSP= $12.50
Look closely at the crab.
It is actually die cut directly from the Friends of the Ocean DSP!
Yup- so this was so easy to do!
Cool huh!
I just love it when Stampin' Up! coordinates their DSP with their dies!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  Ocean Friends
card stock:
  • Melon Mambo- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Summer Splash- 2 1/2 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder
  • Pumpkin Pie- 3 1/2" strip- die cut ocean plant
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words & angle cut ends with Paper Snip Scissors
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Friends of the Ocean DSP-
  • 1 1/2 x 5 1/4"- ocean print
  • die cut crab directly from DSP
ink:  Melon Mambo
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Ocean Friends Dies; Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Sunny Day Iridescent Dots; dimensionals
 
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, January 28, 2025

Simple Stamping with Meant to Bee Bundle

Awhh- here is a quick card I made last night when we got home from the 
basketball game for today's blog post.
Isn't this card just so cute!
It is a totally Susie card & I love the way it turned out.
You will want to add these products to your wish list!
 
These are some of the NEW products that are available in the

I used the
 #16724- Meant to Bee Bundle= $49.50 
(purchase as a bundle & save 10%)
 
Check out the stamp set, dies & DSP images below......
#16658- Meant to Bee stamp set= $20.00
#16658- Meant to Bee Dies= $35.00
#16662- Cute As Can Bee 12x12 DSP= $12.50
So what do you think?
Do you like this card?
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  Meant to Bee
card stock:
  • Fresh Freesia- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic Black- 2 1/2 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic Black- 1 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 3" strip- die cut hexagon
  • Petunia Pop- 1" strip- punch out 3 small hearts
  • Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with 2" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Cute As A Bee DSP- 2 1/4 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Meant to Bee Dies; 2" Circle Punch; Black & Very Vanilla Large Check Ribbon; Bee Builder Punch (small hearts); dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
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!!

Monday, January 27, 2025

Marbeled Elegance heart note card

This is cute little note card.
I actually made this as a project for my team cabin retreat I hosted last Fall.
Isn't it cute!
 
I used the
 #16491- Hearts of Elegance Dies= $36.00 (low inventory now)
 #16491- Marbled Elegance 12x12 Specialty DSP= $16.50
#164920- Adhesive-Backed Heart Sequins= $8.50 (currently out of stock until March)
 #162563- Adoring Hearts stamp set= $20.00
#16428- Hang An Ornament stamp set= $17.00= $1530 
*Add adhesive along the top 2 edges, above the scored line- as shown.
*Now put the top heart over the top of the bottom heart.
The heart that is scored, now becomes the card base.
 
*I added a die cut Basic White card to the inside to stamp my words onto.
 
*I die cut one heart of the DSP & then cut the other heart out of the center of it.
Doing this shows off both side of the DSP & saves paper! 
 +++++++++++++++
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  
  • Adorning Hearts- words for the card front
  • Hang An Ornament- words for card inside
card stock:
  • Melon Mambo- 4 1/4" x 8 1/2"- die cut 2 large hearts
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- die cut small heart & stamp words onto for card front
  • Basic White- 3 1/4" strip- die cut heart & stamp words onto for inside of card
designer paper:  Marbled Elegance Specialty DSP-
  • 3" strip- die cut heart using the 2nd to largest die; then die cut the 3rd to largest die inside the heart you just cut & FLIP it over to use the backside.  **Die cutting the hearts this way shows off both side of the DSP & saves paper!! 
ink:  Melon Mambo
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Hearts of Elegance Dies; Adhesive-Backed Heart Sequins; dimensionals; Paper Trimmer

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, January 26, 2025

Hearts of Elegance Double Diamond Fun Fold!

Isn't this so pretty!
This is actually the card I made for Amanda for her birthday a few months ago.
I  just love the way it turned out!
It is a totally Susie card.
 
I also created this card as a swap with some other demo friend in November.
And I totally forgot about posting it.
I've had this card sitting on my shelf in our kitchen & many of you
that have stamped with me the past few months have commented about how you like it.
So I plan to do a card using the Double Diamond Fun Fold card layout at my February class.  

I used the
#164916-Heart of Elegance Bundle= $50.25 Online Exclusive
#164919- Marbled Elegance Specialty DSP= $16.50 Online Exclusive
#164920- Adhesive-Backed Heart Sequins= $8.50 Online Exclusive 
(out of stock until around 3/24/25)
#164028- Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin Ribbon= $8.00 Online Exclusive
This is what the card looks like when it is opened up!
Here is where I stamped the words on the inside of the card.
This is so elegant isn't it. 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Hearts of Elegance' & 'Country Birdhouse' (words for inside)
card stock:
  • Cherry Cobbler- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 1/4"; 4 1/2" & 7 3/4"- z fold for card base
  • Cherry Cobbler- 3 x 3" (x2)
  • Cherry Cobbler- 2 1/2" strip- die cut heart
  • Brushed Gold - 1 1/2" strip- die cut stitched heart
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp XOXO & die cut heart
  • Basic White- 3 x 4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Marbled Elegance DSP- 
  • 2 3/4 x 2 3/4" (x2)
  • 2 x 4"
  • 3 x 4"
ink:  Cherry Cobbler
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Heart of Elegance Dies; Adhesive-Backed Heart Sequins; Cherry Cobbler & Gold Satin Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Heart Shaped Bundle fun fold

WOW!
Isn't this bundle just so neat!
I love the images, words, font & coordinating dies!
 
Check out today's fun fold card. 
It turned out so pretty didn't it!

I used the
#164953- Heart Shaped Bundle- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $120 product order
#164944- Bloom Impressions 12x12 DSP- FREE Sale-a-brartion choice with a $60 product order
#164970- Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order
The front flap of the card opens like this.
This is what the card looks like when it is opened up all the way.
Notice how I used the 
#163538- Keeping Tabs Punch= $23.00
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Heart Shaped'- (Bundle) FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $120 product order & includes the coordinating dies too as a bundle!
card stock:
  • Melon Mambo- 4 1/4 x 8 1/2"- score at 5 1/2", fold for card base
  • Melon Mambo- 3 1/4 x 6 1/2"- score at 3 1/4"- fold in half & adhere onto card base
  • Melon Mambo- 2 1/2" strip- punch out with Keeping Tabs  Punch, fold in half & use as tab
  • Melon Mambo- 1" strip- die cut 3 flowers
  • Pretty Peacock- 3 3/4 x 5"
  • Pretty Peacock- 3 x 3"
  • Pretty Peacock 2 3/4" strip- add Adhesive Sheets to back of card stock & then die cut wreath
  • Basic White- 3" strip- die cut stitched square
  • Basic White- 3 x 3"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Bloom Impressions DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $120 product order
  • 2 3/4 x 4"
ink:  Pretty Peacock & Lemon Mambo
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shaped Dies (stitched square); Heart Shaped Dies (Bundle)- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $120 product order & includes the stamp set too as a bundle; Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order; Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim; Keeping Tabs Punch; glue dots; Adhesive Sheets
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, January 24, 2025

Darling Dinos Fun Fold card

Awhh- look at this cute fun fold dino card!
This is a totally Susie card.
Isn't it cool how it stands up!
This is a center gate z fold card.
 
I used the
#164725- Darling Dinos Bundle= $40.50 Spring Mini pg. 51
#164662- Storybook Moments Specialty 12x12 DSP= $12.50 Spring Mini pg. 25
The card looks like this when opened up!
Notice how I used the Blending Brushes & added some 
*Balmy Blue for the sky 
*Old Olive for the dinosaur& grass

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Darling Dinos'
card stock:
  • Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 11"- score at 1 3/4"; 3 1/2"; 7 1/2" & 9 1/4"- z fold for card base
  • Old Olive- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Old Olive- 1/2 x 2 3/4"- flag ends of this banner using Paper Snip Scissors & stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 2 x 4"- stamp grass onto bottom of & color with Blending Brush & Old Olive ink; add sky using Blending Brush & Balmy Blue ink
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp dino onto using Memento ink & die cut; color using Blending Brush & Old Olive ink; color spikes on dino back using Dark Old Olive Stampin' Blend
  • Basic White- 1/4 x 3 1/8"- add underneath Old Olive banner
  • Basic White- 3/4" strip- die cut white cloud
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- die cut egg & stamp dots onto it using Basic Beige ink
  • Basic White- 2 x 4"- stamp words onto for inside of card
designer paper:  Storybook Moments Specialty DSP-  1 1/2 x 5 1/4" (x2)
inks:  Memento; Old Olive; Balmy Blue; Basic Beige
Stampin' Blends:  Old Olive
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Darling Dinos Dies; Blending Brushes; Paper Snip Scissors; Simply Scored Scoring Tool; dimensionals; glue dots; Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, January 23, 2025

One More Year fun fold

Check out today's cute card!
It is a triple flap fun fold card.

I used the
#164777-One More Year= $24.00 Spring Mini pg. 59
#164662- Storybook Moments Specialty DSP= $16.50 Spring Mini pg. 25
See how I attached 3 flaps to the card front.
It opens likes this.
The card is opened all the way up here.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'One More Year'
card stock:
  • Lost Lagoon- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 6 3/8" & fold for card base
  • Lost Lagoon- 1" strip- stamp words onto & fussy cut around using Paper Snip Scissors
  • Lost Lagoon- 1 3/8 x 3 3/4"
  • Pretty Peacock- 1 5/8 x 4" (x3)
  • Pretty Peacock- 3" strip- die cut stitched circle
  • Pretty Peacock- 1" strip- die cut stitched banner
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp image onto, color with Stampin' Blends & die cut stitched circle
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Storybook Moments Specialty Paper- 1 3/8 x 3 3/4" (x2)
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Daffodil Delight; Lost Lagoon; Smoky Slate; Highland Heather
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Pretty Peacock/Gold Metallic Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella; Paper Snip Scissors
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
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!!