Fun Z Fold "Cross" sympathy card

Check out today's cross card.

It is clean & simple.

It is a great sympathy card, but could be used for 

many other occasions too.

 

I made this card for a dear friend's dad's funeral

& I really like the way it turned out.

 

I used the 

#163393- Country Woods DSP= $12.50 

#163714- Loveliest Tree stamp set= $20.00 

This is a fun z fold card, which is my favorite fold!

The cross looks like this when it is standing up.

Notice how I have used the circle words as a 'latch' to hold the card shut.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Loveliest Tree' (words)

card stock:

• Early Espresso-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" & Z fold as card base
• Early Espresso- 1 x 5" (vertical for cross)
• Early Espresso- 1 x 4"- horizontal for cross)
  
• Very Vanilla- 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with 1 3/4" strip
• Very Vanilla- 2 1/8 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Country Woods DSP

• 1 7/8 x 5 1/4" (x2)
• 3/4 x 3 3/4" (dark for cross horizontal)
• 3/4 x 4 3/4" (dark for cross- vertical)
  

ink:  Early Espresso

other:  1 3/4" Circle Punch; dimensionals; glue dots

retired:  Jute

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

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Here is a SNEAK PEEK!

OH my gosh........check this out!

I think this turned out adorable!

 

I combined some current products 

with some upcoming NEW 2025-2026 Annual Catalog products!!

 

These adorable flowers, vine/leaves, dsp , twine & banner dies are all

current products.

#164808-Linked Together Dies= $34.00 

#163560- Fun Filled Dies= $32.00 12.80 SALE Last Chance List

  #165566- On The Go DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive  

 #165582- Pack Your Bags 3 pack twine(Strawberry Slush)= $7.00 Online Exclusive 

#156406- Timber 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00

 

NEW products available on 5/6/25 in NEW 2025-2026 Annual Catalog.

In Color card stock- 

Timid Tiger; Strawberry Slush, Darling Duckling, Cloud Cover & Secret Sea

AND Layered Thoughts stamp set 

I found these cute chalkboard frames at Dollar Tree.

NOTE:  I left the original chalk board side as it was & adhered the 

stamped/embossed Basic Black board to the backside of the easel.

It was so fun creating!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Layered Thoughts'- SNEAK PEEK available on 5/6/25 in the upcoming 2025-2026 Annual Catalog

card stock:

• Basic Black- 3 3/4 x 4 7/8"- stamp words onto using embossing buddy, versamark ink pad, White embossing powder & heat tool
• Old Olive- 2 3/4" strip- die cut leaves/stems
• Pecan Pie- 4 1/4 x 1"- emboss using Timber 3D Embossing Folder, digonally cut ends in to make it look like a planter box

Available 5/6/25 in the upcoming 2025-2026 Annual Catalog 

• Timid Tiger- 1" strip die cut flowers
• Darling Duckling- 1" strip- die cut flowers 
• Strawberry Slush- 1" strip- die cut flowers
• Cloud Cover- 1" strip- die cut flowers
• Secret Sea- 1" strip- die cut flowers
  

designer paper:  On The Go DSP- Online Exclusive

• 1" strip- die cut banner

ink:  Versamark

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Linked Together Dies; Filled with Fun Dies; Timber 3D Embossing Folder; Pack Your Bags Twine (Strawberry Slush); WOW (white) Embossing Powder; Heat Tool; Embossing Additions Kit (Embossing Buddy); Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels; black dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE 

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Banner Card using RETIRING 2023-2025 In Colors

 

Check out this fun banner card using the

RETIRING 2023-2025 In Colors!

Don't miss out on stocking up on these colors before they are gone forever!

 

Don't miss out on this feature......

You can CLICK on the photo supplies I have posted below.

Clicking on them will take you directly to my online store & you can

add the product to your shopping cart!

 

 Check out how I made these banners?

I used the-

Heartfelt Hexagon Punch & a 1 1/4 x 1 1/2" piece of card stock.

 

I slide the piece of CS down into the top side of the punch like shown in the photo above.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

 

stamp set:  'Hooray For Suprises'

card stock:

• Boho Blue-  4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"& emboss front using Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder
• Boho Blue- 1 1/4 x 1 3/4"- make banner
• Pebbled Path- 2 1/4 x 5 1/2"
• Pebbled Path- 1 1/4 x 1 3/4"- make banner
• Copper Clay - 1 1/4 x 1 3/4"- make banner
• Wild Wheat-  1 1/4 x 1 3/4"- make banner
• Moody Mauve- 1 1/4 x 1 3/4"- make banner
  
• Basic White- 2 x 5 1/2"
• Basic White-  4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

ink:  Boho Blue

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Heartfelt Hexagon Punch; 2023-2025 In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots; 2023-2025 In Color Jute (Boho Blue); 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.

Storybook Moments Bunny

Today's gate fold card bunny was created using the adorable

#164662- Storybook Moments DSP.

 

This is clean & simple!

It could be used for Easter or any other occasions too.

 

This is what the card looks like when it is standing up.

 So what do you think?

Cute huh!

This little bunny just makes me smile!

 

Here are supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  Country Birdhouse (words)

card stock:

• Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" 6 3/8"- fold for card base
• Old Olive- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
• Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"
• Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- die cut heart & stamp words into it
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
• Real Red- 1/2" strip- punch out small heart using Humble Home Builder Punch
  

designer paper:  Storybook Moments DSP-

• 1 1/2 x 4"- rip towards you & take a little off of the top edge
• Punch Bunny out of DSP
• 3 x 4"- DSP frame image
  

ink:  Old Olive

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Hearts of Elegance Dies; Humble Home Builder Punch; Iridescent Foil Gems; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a great Thursday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

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Everyday Happiness DSP

 

Wow!

Seems like I have needed a lot of sympathy cards lately.

This is a quick card I made last night using the pretty

#166632- Everyday Happiness DSP= $12.50 

 

Notice how I layered the words, using the 

#164658- To The Point Punch- out of stock until around 4/15/25

 

The words I used here are from one of my favorite stamp sets.

I love the font & many of the words in this stamp set!

#162283-So Sincere stamp set= $24.00 

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'So Sincere'

card stock:

• Pretty Peacock- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Pretty Peacock- 2 1/2" strip- punch out To The Point Punch
• Lost Lagoon- 3 3/4 x 5"
• Wild Wheat- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
• Basic White- 1 1/8 x 1 3/4"- stamp words onto
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Everyday Happiness

• 3 x 4"- flowers
• 1 x 4"- plaid

ink:  Pretty Peacock

other:  To The Point Punch; Gold Textured Adhesive-Backed Dots; Pretty Peacock & Gold Metallic Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE 

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Storybook Moments friend card

Here is a quick card I made last night with the DSP being the star of the show!

Check out this gorgeous Storybook Moments DSP!

It has endless possibilities when creating.

AND

Aren't these bunnies just sooooo cute!

 

Notice how I added some strips of the Timeless Plaid DSP 

 across the top & bottom of the card front. 

 

Out of the Storybook Moments DSP-

*Punched out the fence & the larger bunny.

*Cut the Flowery DSP images.

*And I used Paper Snip Scissors & fussy cut the little bunny from the DSP.

Now who wouldn't like to get this card!!

It could be for Easter or any occasion. 

Who would you give this card to?  

And for what occasion would you give it to them for?

 

NOTE:  This Boho Blue card stock is RETIRING SOON!

Don't miss out buying it before it gone!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Country Birdhouse' (words)

card stock:

• Boho Blue- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base- RETIRING SOON!
• Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
• Basic White- 3/4 x 1 1/2"- stamp words onto
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:

Storybook Moments DSP-

• 3 x 4"- flowery DSP
• Fussy cut little bunny
• Punch out big bunny
• Punch out white fence

Timeless Plaid DSP-

• 1 x 4"
• 1 x 4"
  

ink:  Old Olive

other:  Iridescent Faceted Gems; 1/4" White Ribbon; Paper Snips Scissors; Glue Dots; Dimensionals

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

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Pop Up Cross card- using Impressions Abloom Bundle SNEAK PEEK!

 

Check out this gorgeous cross card!

This is a totally Susie card.

Look at the daisy flower & words.....as they are a sneak peek of 

an upcoming Online Bundle that I bought when

I attended the After hours Onstage Class earlier this month.

 

Impressions Abloom Bundle= $48.50

It will be available to purchase on 5/6/25!

You will want to add this bundle to your wish list.

Look how the cross pops up on my card.

WOW HUH!

 

I did fussy cut out around the words using Paper Snips Scissors.

These are all included in this bundle-

the words, oval, flower & leaves.

Here is the pattern that I made up so that the cross pattern would

fit all the way across the front of a normal folded card that is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2".

With my pattern, the cross will also lay flat & fit perfectly into an envelope.

And  I won't tell you how many different measurements I made until 

I came up with this perfect one! 

All other patterns that I found ended up with a 3 1/2 x 5 1/2" card base

& I didn't want mine to be that narrow.

So here is the pattern/measurements I made up-

Basic White card stock-

5 x 5 1/4"- score at 1 3/8", 1 7/8", 3 1/8" & 3 5/8"

Wow- see how my cross card lays perfectly flat for fitting into an envelope!

I hope you love my fun fold cross card as much as I do & 

you have fun making one too!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements for my cross card-

stamp set:  'Impressions Abloom'- SNEAK PEEK- Online Exclusive available 5/6/25

card stock:

• Night of Navy-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" for card base
• Night of Navy- 1" strip- die cut center of flower
• Basic White- 5 x 5 1/4"- score at 1 3/8"; 1 7/8"; 3 1/8" & 3 5/8" as shown in the pattern above
• Basic White- 1 1/4 x 3 1/4"- to make center of cross
• Basic White- 2" strip- die cut daisy flowers
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & fussy cut out around using Paper Snip Scissors
• Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut stitched oval for center of card to stamp greeting onto
  
• Old Olive- 2" strip- die cut leaves

designer paper:  Mediterranean Blooms DSP-

• 1 1/4 x 5" (x2)- both outside edges of the white card stock
• 1 x 5"- vertical center of cross
• 1 x 3"- horizontal of cross

ink:  Night of Navy

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Impressions Abloom Dies- SNEAK PEEK- Online Exclusive available 5/6/25; Paper Snip Scissors; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

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Serene Love flower card

Oh wow!

I love the way this card turned out.

 

This DSP is just gorgeous!

This DSP is on the Last Chance List & is an awesome deal!

#166261- Serene Love DSP= $12.50 $8.75 Last Chance List

Look at the leaves on the flower........

I colored them with my Light Lost Lagoon Stampin' Blend!

 

For the center of the flowers I added some Wink of Stella 

& love the added sparkle that you ca definitely see in person. 

Check out how I weaved the DSP strips for some added dimension.

Cute huh!

 

And notice the sparkle of the

 #163368- Iridescent Faceted Gems

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Simply Said'

card stock:

• Lost Lagoon- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- stamp words onto low edge of card stock & punch out with 1 3/4" Circle Punch, cutting off the top part & lining up along the DSP strip
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Serene Love DSP-

• 3/4 x 5 1/4" (x2)
• 3/4 x 4" (x2)
  

ink:  Lost Lagoon

Stampin' Blends:  Light Lost Lagoon

other:  Paper Snips Scissors; Wink of Stella; 1 3/4" Circle Punch; dimensionals

 

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

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Simple Stamping with Storybook Moements Specialty DSP

 

It is SIMPLE Saturday!

Oh my gosh.....check out this simple card.

I love the way it turned out.

 

This DSP is just so stinkin' cute.

#164662- Storybook Moments Specialty DSP= $16.50

All I did was cut a block out of the dsp & adhere to the card front.

WOW!

This momma goose & her 2 little ducklings just warm my heart.

What do you think?

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Simply Said'

card stock:

• Lost Lagoon- 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 3/4"
• Lemon Lolly- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
• Basic White-  4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Storybook Moments Specialty DSP-

• 3 x 4"

ink:  Lost Lagoon

other:  dimensionals

 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE 

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Floral Delight Block Layout card

Check out today's cute block layout.

 

I used the beautiful

 #164700- Floral Delight DSP= $12.50

  #164753- Bright Borders stamp set= $20.00

#164568- To The Point Punch= $23.00 Out of stock until around 4/14/25

 #163580- Spotlight on Nature Dies= $35.00 

 #159183- Stylish Shapes Dies= $30.00 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'Bright Borders'

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" strip- die cut circle using Spotlight on Nature Dies
• Old Olive- 2 3/4" strip- punch out using To The Point Punch
• Daffodil Delight- 2 3/4" strip- punch out with 2 3/8" Circle Punch
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for out of card
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
• Basic White- 2" strip- die cut circle using Stylish Shapes Dies
  

designer paper:  Floral Delight DSP-

• 2 1/4 x 3 1/2" (florals- top left)
• 2 1/4 x 1 1/2" (plaid- bottom left)
• 1 1/2 x 2 1/4" (plaid- top right)
• 1 1/2 x 2 3/4" (florals- bottom right)
  

ink:  Old Olive

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Spotlight on Nature Dies; Stylish Shapes Dies; To The Point Punch; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; Iridescent 1/2" Striped Ribbon; Adhesive Backed Trio Sequins (white); 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.

Mixed Florals Center Pop Up card

Happy 1st day of SPRING!!!!

 

Check out this Springy card using the 

#164638- Mixed Florals DSP= $12.50 

 

I made a few of these cards to give to friends at OnStage.

 

Check out the fun pop out I made for the inside. 

I got this COOL idea from an awesome St. Patrick's Day card I got 

from my downline, Diann Droste.

She knows I love fun folds! 

I will make another fun fold card like this sometime in the near future 

& share the measurements at that time.....so stay tuned!

Below in the 'Supply List' are the products that I used to make this card.

 

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.

Floral Delight Post It Note Holder

Here is a Post It Note Holder I made.

This is one of the pillow gifts I made for my room mates that went to On Stage with me.

Notice how I used the 

 Keeping Tabs Punch to make the tab.

I added a velcro dot under the tab to hold the front flap shut.

NOTE:  I adhered the Post It Note to the inside of the holder using Tear & Tape.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Keeping Tabs'

card stock:

• Daffodil Delight- 3 1/4 x 6 1/4"- score at 3 1/4" & 3 1/2"- fold 
• Daffodil Delight- 2" strip- punch out tab with Keeping Tabs Punch & fold in half
• Daffodil Delight- 2" strip- punch out flowers
• Old Olive- 1" strip- punch out leaves
• Basic White- 1/2 x 1"- stamp words onto & make end pointed with Paper Snip Scissors

designer paper:  Floral Delight DSP- 3 x 3"

ink:  Old Olive

other:  Simply Scored Scoring Tool; Keeping Tabs Punch; Paper Snip Scissors; Petal Park Builder Punch; Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive Backed Dots; dimensionals; glue dots; Tear & Tape

Non SU:  Post It Note; Velcro Dot

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE 

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Lovely Garden Glittery Note Pads

Here are some little glittery note pads that I decorated 

with Stampin' Up! products.

They are clean & simple.

They are a little gift that I made for some friends 

that I went to SU event last week.

 

I used the 

 #165555- Textured Notes Dies= $31.00 Online Exclusive

  #165524-Lovely Garden 12" X 12" DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive

#164738- Spring Corners Dies= $20.00 Online Exclusive

Notice how I fussy cut the flowers directly out of the DSP using Paper Snip Scissors.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

Glittery Notepads were purchased at Dollar Tree.

stamp set:  'Spring Corners'

card stock:

• Pretty In Pink
• Basic White
  

designer paper:  Lovely Garden DSP- fussy cut flowers out of DSP

ink:  Memento

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Thankful Garden Dies; Iridescent Striped Trim; Adhesive Backed Trio Sequins; 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.

Thankful Garden Z fold

Today's card I made 40 of & took to Stampin' Up! OnStage in Raleigh, NC

with me last week. 

I used the 

#165535- Thankful Garden Bundle= $64.75 Online Exclusive

#165525- Lovely Garden 12x12 DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Thankful Garden'

card stock:

• Thick Basic White-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Basic Black- 2 3/4" strip- punch out 2 3/8" Circle Punch
• Basic Black- 2 1/2" strip- die cut leaves
• Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp words & punch out with Labeled With Love Punch
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Lovely Garden DSP-

• 2 x 4" (x2)
• 3/4 x 4"
  

ink:  Memento

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Thankful Garden Dies; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; Labeled With Love Punch; 1/4" White Ribbon; Iridescent Pearls; 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.