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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Arched Wishes Balloon card

 Check out these CUTE Black & White z fold cards!
(I did the Hooray one as an alternate for a graduation card.)
 
Everyone joining me to stamp at my March monthly classes
will be making one of these cards!
 
I used the 
#165428- Arched Wishes stamp set= $25.00- Online Exclusive
#164629- Everyday Arches Dies= $29.00- Online Exclusive
#164638- Mixed Media Florals DSP= $12.50- Online Exclusive
#165561- Neutral Matte Dots= $8.00- Online Exclusive
#165562- White 1/4" Ribbon= $8.00- Online Exclusive
Notice how I fussy cut out the balloons using Paper Snip Scissors.
This is a fun z fold card!
It looks like this when it is standing up!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  choices of different stamp sets
  • 'Arched Wishes'
  • 'Kindest Expressions'
  • 'Cap & Gown' 
  • 'Birthday Celebration'
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 3 1/4" & 5 3/8"- z fold for card base
  • Basic Black- 4 3/4" strip- die cut arch
  • Basic Black- 1 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White- 4 1/2" strip- die cut arch
  • Basic White- 2 7/8 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Basic White- 3/4 x 3"- stamp words onto for card front
designer paper:
  • Mixed Media Florals DSP- front of card- 3 x 5 1/4"
  • Lovely Garden DSP -Balloon- 1 3/4" strip- stamp balloon onto & fussy cut out with Paper Snip Scissors
  • Botanical Textures DSP- Balloon- 1 3/4" strip- stamp balloon onto & fussy cut out with Paper Snip Scissors
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Everyday Arches Dies; Neutral Matte Dots; White 1/4" Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Paper Snip Scissors
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Framed Scenes

These are some pretty fun fold scenic cards using some NEW products.
 
Which do you like better?
THIS- the colored scene?
OR
THAT- the stamped scene? 
 
Everyone stamping with me at my March monthly classes will get to 
make one of these cards.
 
I used the
#165397- Framed Scenes Bundle= $38.50 Online Exclusive
#165560- Woven Textures 12x12 DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive 
In the photos above that is just one sheet of the DSP & I'm showing you both sides of it!
I colored this one using Watercolor Pencils & Blending Pens.
This frame is a die cut woodgrain rectangle frame.
It is really cool!!!
The card looks like this when it is opened up!
This card I only stamped & didn't color at all.
It is simple, but I really like it!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Framed Scenes' & 'Loveliest Tree' (words)
card stock:
  • Early Espresso-  4 1/4 x 8 3/4"- score at 5 1/2" & fold for card base
  • Early Espresso- 4" strip- die cut woodgrain rectangle frame
  • Crumb Cake- 3 1/4 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold- adhere to inside of card base as shown
  • Very Vanilla- 2 1/4 x 3"- stamp scene onto & color if desired
  • Very Vanilla- 2" strip- punch out with 1 1/2" Circle Punch (punch now retired)
  • Very Vanilla- 3 x 4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Woven Textures DSP
  • 3 x 4"
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Framed Scenes Dies; 1 1/2" Circle Punch; Watercolor Pencils Assortment #1; Watercolor Pencils Assortment #2; Blender Pens; Linen Thread
 
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, March 10, 2025

Botancial Textures Z fold card

 

Check out this fun Black & White Z fold card.

This is a totally Susie card, as I love Black & White cards!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping 
with me at my March monthly classes will be making!
 
I used the 
#165545- Botanical Textures DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive
#165555- Textured Notes Dies= $31.00 Online Exclusive
#165533- Thankful Garden Dies= $35.00 Online Exclusive
So what do you think?
Which do you like better?
THIS- the stamped leaves on the left?
OR
THAT- the die cut leaves on the right?
Check out the awesome die cut rectangles!
WOW huh!
They are really cool!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  
  • 'Painted Lavender' (stamped leaves)
  • Translucent Florals (words)
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 1/4 & 5 1/2"- z fold for card base
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4" strip- die cut rectangle
  • Basic Black- 3 1/2" strip- die cut leaves
  • Smoky Slate- 4 1/4" strip- die cut rectangle
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut rectangle & stamp words into it
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Botanical Textures DSP-  2 x 4"
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Thankful Garden Dies (leaves); Textured Notes Dies; White 1/2" Woven Ribbon; Neutral Matte Dots; Stampin' 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, March 9, 2025

Mixed Media floral card

OH wow!
I love the way today's card turned out!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone joining me at my
March monthly classes will be making!
 
I think that this DSP is just gorgeous!
I love the black outline of the images & the watercolor look.
 
I used-
#164638- Mixed Media Florals DSp= $12.50 Online Exclusive
#164695- Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00 Online Exclusive
#164680- Petal Pink 3/8" Scalloped Ribbon= $12.00 Online Exclusive 
These are the exact same 2 cards.  
I just reversed the layering, as they both cut exactly the same.
I just tore the edges of one of them!
 
Which do you like better?
I like the wider Calypso Coral layer on the left one the best I think!
REMINDER:  
This Boho Blue card stock is a 2023-2025 In Color.
It is retiring SOON.
Be sure you get the card stock, ink pad, ink refills, jute and embellishments 
ordered before it is gone!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Hooray For Surprises'
card stock:
  • Boho Blue- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base.  Emboss using the Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder
  • Calypso Coral- 2 3/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Petal Pink- 2 3/4 x 5 1/2"- rip just a LITTLE BIT off of the top & bottom edges of this piece
  • Petal Pink- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label from the Beautiful Butterflies Die set
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Mixed Media Florals DSP-
  • 2 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Beautiful Butterflies Dis (label); Tear & Tape; Petal Pink 3/8" Scalloped Ribbon; 2023-2025 In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
I will be enjoying my day stamping with LOTS of friends & I can't wait!
Happy Stamping!
Love & HUGS!
SUSIE
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Saturday, March 8, 2025

Simple Stamping with Labeled With Love Bunde

It is SIMPLE Saturday!
Check out today's Spring card.
It is bright & cheery.
 
I used the 
#163571- Labeled With Love Punch Bundle= $39.50 
#163284- Mediterranean Blooms DSP= $12.50
#164324- Season of Green & Gold Specialty DSP= $16.50
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Labeled With Love'
card stock:
  • Old Olive-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Daffodil Delight- 1 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4" (layer behind flowery DSP)
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Labeled With Love Punch
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:
  • Mediterranean Blooms DSP- 3 x 4"
  • Season of Green & Gold Specialty DSP-  1 1/2 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Old Olive
other:  Labeled With Love Punch; Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim; Opal Rounds Assortment; Glue Dots; Dimensionals
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 
 
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Friday, March 7, 2025

Thankful Garden

OH wow......look at these pretty cards!
They both make me think of Spring!
And Spring is only 13 day away!  
WOO HOO!
 
Which flower card do you like better?
THIS- Pansy's on the left?
or 
THAT- Hydrangea's on the right? 

Everyone stamping with me at my March monthly classes
will get to make one of these cards!
 
I used the awesome new bundle called-
 #165534- Thankful Garden Bundle= $64.75
includes stamp set, dies & stencils!
Look at how cool the coloring of the flowers/leaves are.
It is so cool how the different stencils help to make these highlights & dimension in the coloring.
Notice how the front opens up like this.
 
All of the different shades in the colors were by adding 
layers of color!  
Cool huh!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  Thankful Garden
card stock:
  • Pretty In Pink- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for card base
  • Pretty In Pink- 3 3/4 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & adhere to card base
  • Pretty In Pink- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Old Olive- 3 1/2 x 4"
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 3 3/4"- stamp flower onto & color with Stencils, Blending Brush & Ink Pad
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 3 3/4"- for inside of card
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut oval
designer paper:  Floral Delight DSP-
  • 1 x 4" (x2)
ink:  Basic Gray, Old Olive, Pretty In Pink
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Framed Scenes Dies (oval); Thankful Garden Decorative Masks; Blending Brushes; Pretty In Pink ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Iridiecent Faceted Gems; Wink of Stella
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
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Thursday, March 6, 2025

Mixed Florals

Check out these 2 cone flower cards.
Aren't they pretty!
I used the
#164642- Mixed Florals Bundle= $56.50 Online Exclusive 
 
Everyone joining me at my March monthly stamp classes 
will get to make this card.
 
Which do you like better?
THIS (green) or THAT (yellow)?? 
These cards are exactly the same except for color of the the lattice & tab. 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Tags of Thanks'
card stock:
  • Daffodil Delight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 6 3/8"- score & fold for card base
  • Daffodil Delight- 3 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Daffodil Delight or Old Olive- 4 1/4" strip- die cut lattice 
  • Daffodil Delight or Old Olive- 2" strip- punch out tab
  • Basic White- 3 x 5"- emboss using the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 5 1/2" strip- stamp stemmed flowers onto, die cut & color with Stampin' Blends
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & cut pointed end using Paper Snip Scissors
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Floral Delight DSP
  • 2 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Old Olive & Daffodil Delight
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Mixed Floral Dies; Linked Together Dies; Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Keeping Tabs Punch; Gold Textured Dots; Daffodil Delight 1/8" Satin Ribbon; Paper Snip Scissors; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots
 
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, March 5, 2025

Botancial Textures DSP Corner Pop Up Fun Fold

Here is a pretty black & white fun fold card.
It is a corner pop up fold.
 
I used several new Online Exclusive products.
#154504- Tags of Thanks stamp set= $18.00 Online Exclusive
 #165545- Botanical Textures DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive
#165533- Thankful Garden Dies= $35.00 Online Exclusive
#165555- Textured Notes Dies= $31.00 Online Exclusive 
#165561- Neutral Matte Dots- $8.00 Online Exclusive
#165562- 1/4" White Ribbon= $8.00 Online Exclusive 
The card looks like this when it is opened up. 
Here is the pattern I made up for this fun fold.
I designed this pattern so that I could get 2 cards out of one piece of 12x12 DSP.

Measurements-
*6 x 7 1/4"- score at 2" along left side, flip & score at 2" along top 
*fold diagonally across corner point as shown in pattern above 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Tags of Thanks'
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 5 1/4"- for card base
  • Basic Black- 3 x 4 1/2"
  • Basic Black- 3" strip- die cut leaves
  • Basic Black- 1/2" strip- die cut label
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Botanical Textures DSP
  • 6 x 7 1/4"- score according to the pattern I posted above.
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Thankful Garden Dies; Textured Notes Dies; 1/4" White Ribbon; Neutral Matte Dots; dimensionals; glue dots
 
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, March 4, 2025

2023-2025 In Colors are retiring! Get them before they are gone!

WOW! 
These 2023-2025 In Colors will be retiring SOON!
Don't miss our ordering any ink pads, refills, card stock, dsp, embellishments.
Be sure you get them before they are soon gone!
 
Which of these colors will you miss most?
1) Copper Clay?
2) Wild Wheat?
3) Boho Blue?
4) Moody Mauve?
5) Pebbled Path?
 
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Thankful Garden Hydrangea

Check out this pretty Hydrangea!!!
This is a fun z fold card.
 
I used some NEW products that are NOW available to purchase.
#165534- Thankful Garden Bundle= $64.75
 #165562- White 1/4" White Ribbon= $8.00
 #165524-Lovely Garden 12" X 12" DSP= $12.50
These colors are so bright & cheery.
 
Notice how I made little trio of dots over the 
Blueberry Bushel cardstock.
I made these dots using the fine tip of the Blueberry Bushel Stampin' Blend.
Notice how I stamped the Hydrangea onto Boho Blue card stock
and then I used my Blueberry Bushel Stampin' Blends to color the flower petals.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this card too.
stamp set:  'Thankful Garden'- Online Exclusive
card stock:
  • Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- z fold
  • Garden Green- 2" strip- stamp stem/leaves onto & die cut
  • Blueberry Bushel- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Boho Blue- 4 1/4" strip- stamp Hydrangea onto & die
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:   Lovely Garden DSP- Online Exclusive
  • 3 x 4"
  • 2 x 3"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Blueberry Bushel
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Thankful Garden Dies- Online Exclusive; 1/4" White Ribbon- Online Exclusive; Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels; 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, March 3, 2025

NEW Arched Wishes Sneak Peek!

 

Oh- here is another CUTE Sneak Peek for you!
You know that I love black & white cards, so I just couldn't resist creating with this.
This is a totally Susie card.
 
I made this card using some NEW Online Exclusive products  
that will be available to order on 3/4/25!
I used these NEW products-
#165428- Arched Wishes stamp set= $25.00
#165524- Lovely Garden 12x12 DSP= $12.50
#165561- Neutral Matte Dots= $8.00
#165562- White 1/4" Ribbon= $8.00
 
Notice how this stamp set coordinate with the 
#164629- Everyday Arches Dies= $29.00 Online Exclusive
This is what my card looks like when standing up.
I adhered the right side down on the edges, using Tear & Tape to make a pocket. 
So you can add a gift card, cash or little gift inside this 'slot'.
This whole package of DSP is gorgeous! 
#165524- Lovely Garden 12x12 DSP= $12.50
So what do you think?
I hope you like this card.
Be sure you add these NEW Online Exclusive products to your wish list!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Arched Wishes'- Online Exclusive available 3/4/25
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 3/4" & 7"
  • Basic Black- 5" strip- die cut arch
  • Basic Black- 1 x 3 3/4" 
  • Basic White- 4 1/2" strip- die cut arch, stamp balloon onto it
  • Basic White- 3/4 x 3"- stamp words onto for card front
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper: Lovely Garden DSP- Online Exclusive available 3/4/25
  • 2 1/2 x 5 1/4"- stripes
  • 1 1/4 x 5 1/4"- plaid
  • 1 1/2" strip- stamp balloons onto & fussy cut out with Paper Snip Scissors
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Arched Dies; Neutral Matte Dots- available 3/4/25; 1/4" White ribbon- available 3/4/25; Paper Snip Scissors; dimensionals; glue dots; Tear & Tape
 
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, March 2, 2025

Thankful Garden Bundle Sneak Peek!

Check out this gorgeous Hydrangea!!!
This is a SNEAK PEEK of some upcoming NEW Online Exclusive products.
 
You can order these NEW Online products starting on 3/4/25!
#165534- Thankful Garden Bundle= $64.75
 #165562- White 1/4" White Ribbon= $8.00
 #165524-Lovely Garden 12" X 12" DSP= $12.50
 
This card stands up like this!
Isn't it a fun fold!
It is a missing middle gate fold card.
The card looks like this when it is opened up all of the way.
Isn't this so pretty!
Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this card too.
stamp set:  'Thankful Garden'- available 3/4/25- Online Exclusive
card stock:
  • Blueberry Bushel- 5 1/2 x 11"- score at 1 3/4"; 3 1/2"; 7 1/2" & 9 1/4"- score & fold for card base
  • Blueberry Bushel- 3 x4"
  • Boho Blue- 4" strip- stamp Hydrangea & die cut
  • Garden Green- 2 1/4" strip- stamp bottom of stem/leaves & die cut
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:   Lovely Garden DSP- available 3/4/25- Online Exclusive
  • 1 1/2 x 5 1/4" (x2)
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Blueberry Bushel
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Thankful Garden Dies- available 3/4/25 Online Exclusive;  1/4" White Ribbon- available 3/4/25 Online Exclusive; Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great 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.