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Friday, October 31, 2025

Happy Halloween from a Gingerbread Man "Mummy"!

Happy Halloween!
I hope you have a FABULOUS SPOOKY DAY! 
 
Check out this cute "spooky mummy"!
I made him using the 
#165785- Gingerbread Man Bundle= $54.00
 
How did I do it?
*Die cut Gingerbread Man
*Using a ruler I drew lines across the Gingerbread Man using my Journaling Pen.
*Stamp face onto 'mummy'
*Add a few 1/4" strips of Basic White card stock onto the 'mummy' 
So what do you think of this mummy!
These Gingerbread Man dies have endless possibilities when creating!
 
CLICK BELOW TO SEE OTHER Gingerbread Man cards I've made.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:  '
  • 'Fright Night'- words
  • 'Gingerbread Man'- eyes
card stock:
  • Pumpkin Pie- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Pumpkin Pie- 3 1/2" strip- stamp words & die cut 
  • Smoky Slate- 2 3/4 x 4 3/4"- emboss using Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- die cut Mummy "Gingerbread Man"
  • Basic White- 1/4" strips- add a few onto the Mummy
  • Basic White  3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Spooky Sweet DSP- 
  • 1 x 5 1/4" 
ink:  Memento
Marker:  Basic Black Journaling Pen
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Gingerbread Man Dies; Fright Night Dies; Shimmer Star Foam Stickers; dimensionals; glue dots
  
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
I hope you have a FABULOUS SPOOKY 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, October 30, 2025

Peace On Earth Fun Fold Card

This is such a pretty card!!
 
I just love this whole suite & I used several of the products from it.
 #165932- Peaceful Garden Suite Collection= $90.50
Check it out in the Holiday Catalog on pages 32-33.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone attending my
Holiday Extravaganza class made.
 
 Check out how I made this fun z fold!
Here is the pattern. 
How did I do it? 
*5 1/2 x 11"- score at 4 1/4" & 8 1/2".
*Cut out the 2 3/4" square in the upper right corner.
*Now diagonally cut the middle section off.
The card looks like this when it is pulled out & opened up.
 Cool huh!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Peace On Earth' (words)
card stock:
  • Secret Sea- 5 1/2 x 11"- score at 4 1/4" & 8 1/2"- cut accordingly per pattern above
  • Secret Sea- 2 1/2" strip- punch out Heartfelt Hexagon Punch to make pull tab
  • Smoky Slate- 4 x 5 1/4"- adhere to inside of card
  • Smoky Slate- 2 1/4 x 2 1/2"
  • Basic White- 2" strip- die cut 1 each of the 2 different doves.  Add eye to each dove making a 'dot' using the Secret Sea Stampin' Write Marker
  • Basic White- 2 x 2 1/4"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 1 x 3 3/4" stamp words onto for inside of card
designer paper:  Peaceful Garden DSP-
  • 4 x 5 1/4"- diagonally cut using triangle piece that was cut off above 
ink: Secret Sea
Stampin' Write Marker:  Secret Sea (make dot on eye of doves)  
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine; Heartfelft Hexagon Punch; Peace On Earth Dies; Secret Sea 3/8" Ribbon; Hues of Blue Flowers; 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, October 29, 2025

Jar of Joy Gingerbread Man Fun Fold Card

Check out this cute little gingerbread man in the cookie jar!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me
at my Holiday Extravaganza class made!
 
I used the 
#166176- Jar of Joy stamp set= $20.00
#165506- Sweet Jar Builder Punch= $26.00 
 
Notice the cool embossed words!
I used the  
 #165912- CHRISTMAS WORDS COLLAGE HYBRID EMBOSSING FOLDER= $42.00 
I embossed Two-Toned Crumb Cake card stock & then lightly sanded over it. 
This is a fun fold card.
It looks like this when it is opened up. 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Jar of Joy' 
card stock:
  • Poppy Parade- 4 x 5 1/4"- for card base
  • Poppy Parade- 2 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- adhere to center front of card base to make a flap
  • Poppy Parade- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
  • Basic Black- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 3/4" strip- punch out lid of jar
  • Two-Toned Crumb Cake- 3 x 4"- emboss using Christmas Words Hybrid Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 5/8 x 4"- stamp words onto for card front
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp jar & punch out
  • Basic White- 3 x 4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Marbled Elegance Specialty DSP - Last Chance List- NOW SOLD OUT
  • 4 x 5 1/4" 
ink:  Memento; Crumb Cake
Stampin' Blends:  Poppy Parade (color the bow tie & 2 buttons)
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Christmas Words Hybrid Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Sweet Jar Builder Punch; Shimmer Star Foam Stickers; Linen Thread; dimensionals; glue dots
Non Stampin' Up!- Sanding Block 
You can CLICK on the product images below in my supply list & you'll be taken directly to my online store. 

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Christmas Gingerbread Man Fun Fold Card

Awhh- isn't he just adorable!!
This is dutch door fun fold Gingerbread Man card.
This Gingerbread Man just makes me smile. 
 This is a totally Susie card.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at 
my Holiday Extravaganza class made.
 
Notice the how the words are flagged on each end?
I used a NEW banner punch that will be available on 11/4/25.
 #167050- Three Banner Punch- $26.00 
You will want to add this to your wish list! 


Check out how the card opens up! 
Notice these cool embossed words!
I used the  
 #165912- CHRISTMAS WORDS COLLAGE HYBRID EMBOSSING FOLDER= $42.00
Neat huh!
 
I just think that this gingerbread man is so cute- don't you!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:
  • 'Gingerbread Man'
  • 'Jolly Delivery' (words)
card stock:
  • Real Red- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for card base
  • Real Red- 2 1/4 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & adhere to front of card base to make the 'dutch door'
  • Real Red- 1 1/2" strip- die cut scarf
  • Real Red- 2 3/4" strip- die cut candy cane
  • Real Red- 1 1/2" strip- die cut stocking hat 
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using Christmas Words Hybrid Embossing Folder
  • Pecan Pie- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- die cut Gingerbread Man
  • Basic White- 1" strip- die cut bottom edge of stocking hat
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut candy cane
  • Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using Three Banner Punch- available 11/4/25
  • Basic White- 2 x 4"- for inside of card- stamp words onto
designer paper:  Christmas Tags & More - out of stock now until around 11/17/25
  • 2 x 4" 
ink:  Pecan Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Gingerbread Man Dies; Christmas Words Hybrid Embossing Folder; Adhesive Sheets; Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints; 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, October 27, 2025

Modern Christmas JOY card

This is such a pretty holiday card with gold accents!
I love the way it turned out!
 
 This is one of the cards that everyone who attended my 
Holiday Extravaganza class got to make!
 
I used the
#16599- Modern Christmas 12x12 Specialty DSP= $16.50 Online Exclusive
#165263- Party Alphabet Dies= $99.00
#166001-Ornamental Christmas Bundle= $51.25
#166005- Black & White & Gold Twine= $8.50
Notice how I had everyone stamp on a strip of Basic White card stock, 
using a Memento Black ink pad & the punch out the words.  
I used a retired Oval Punch for this but to help move things along for my big class, 
but there is an oval die that is this exact same size.
#165396- FRAMED SCENES DIES= $19.00 NOW $14.40 Last Chance List
  
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:
  • 'Ornamental Christmas'- words
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Gold Foil- 1/4 x 5 1/4" (x2)
  • Gold Foil- 2" strip- die cut letters J&Y
  • Gold Foil- 1/2" strip- small circle to go on top of ornament
  • Basic White- 3" strip- die cut ornament
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with oval or punch out with retired Oval Punch
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card 
designer paper:  Modern Christmas DSP-
  • 3/4 x 5 1/4" (x2)
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Party Alphabet Dies; Ornamental Christmas Dies; Black & White & Gold Twine; glue dots; dimensionals
retired:  Oval Punch
 
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. 

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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Monday, October 20, 2025

Holiday Tree Decor Wooden Box

Oh I love how this turned out!!
This is a totally Susie project! 
 
I went to a LOTS of Dollar Tree stores to find enough of these wooden boxes!
And I'm so happy that my envision came to life!
 
This is one of the projects that everyone joining me for my
upcoming Holiday Extravaganza class will be making!
 
I used the awesome
#166001- Ornamental Christmas Bundle= $51.25 
This box measures approx. 5 3/4" long by 3 1/4" wide.
What would you put into this box if you were giving it as a holiday gift to someone?
I just added some envelopes here for the photo so that you could see 
how it would work great to add some hand made cards into & give to a friend!
But you could add candy & LOTS of other gift type items to it too! 
 
Notice the trees?
I die cut them & then embossed each of them.
Cute huh! 
I used the
#164049- Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder= $12.00
#163789- Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder= $12.00
#165597- Glass (& Gardens) Embossing Folder(s)- pkg of 2= $9.00  
 
I die cut the tag using the NEW
#165910- Patterned Tags Dies= $31.00
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:
  • 'Ornamental Christmas'- tree
  • 'Tractor & Co'- words 
card stock:
  • Shaded Spruce- 2 7/8" strip- die cut trees (x3)
  • Basic White- 3 1/2" strip- die cut tag & stamp tree onto it
  • Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Banner Sayings Punch- available 11/4/25
designer paper:  Country Woods DSP-
  • 3/4 x 5 3/4" (x4)
  • 1 x 5 3/4" (x2) 
ink:  Shaded Spruce
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Ornamental Christmas Dies; Patterned Tags Dies; Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder; Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder; Glass (& Gardens) Embossing Folder; Shaded Spruce & Gold Edged Ribbon; dimensionals
SNEAK PEEK:  Banner Sayings Punch- available 11/4/25 
retired:  Gold cord
 
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, October 19, 2025

Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder decor

Here are 2 different 6x6" decor pieces I created.
Check them out.
There is an Autumn one & a Holiday one!
Both are made using this awesome embossing folder- 
 #165874- Traditional Wreath 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00.
 
Everyone joining me at my upcoming Holiday Extravaganza 
class will be making both of these!
 
I made these 6x6" decor pieces to attach to a 6x6 tile using velcro dots.
These will then stand up on a metal easel frame. 
So these can be changed out for the different seasons. 
Here is the Autumn one.
I used the #165893- Amber Autumn Bundle= $52.00.
Here is the Holiday one.
I used the
#165775- Branching Out Dies= $29.00
#165872- Christmas Greenery Dies= $36.00
#165792- Words for the Season Dies= $32.00 
 
Below are the supplies I used for both of these.  
The first supply list is for the Autumn decro & the second one is for the Holiday decor. 
The base is 6x6" & the layer is 5 3/4 x 5 3/4". 
 
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, October 18, 2025

Abundant Joy Large Gold Hoop Ornament

Check it out........ 
Here is a cool ornament!!
Isn't it so pretty!
 
This is one of the projects that everyone joining me at my upcoming
Holiday Extravaganza class will be making!
 
I used the cool new
#166004- Large Gold Hoops= $13.00 (for 10 of them) Online Exclusive 
These are the supplies I used!
How did I do it?
*Cut a piece of twine that was approx. 18" long.
*Cut a glue dot in half & rolled them.
*Put one of them at the bottom of the hoop & one at the top of the hoop to hold/secure the twine.
*Adhere dimensionals to the backside of both ornaments as shown above. 
*Put the 2 ornaments together.
I make ornaments each year for our family members.
This is the ornament that I'll be making for everyone!
 
Notice the embossing on the ornament?
This is a SNEAK PEEK of a NEW embossing folder.
 #167097- Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder= $10.50 Online Exclusive available 11/1/25 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements. 
card stock:
  • Two-Toned Basic Black- 3 x 3"- die cut 2 ornaments (x2)
  • Gold Foil- 1" strip- die cut ornament top (x2)
  • Gold Foil- 2 1/2" strip- die cut word "JOY" (x2)
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Bauble Blooms Dies; Abundant Joy Dies; Adhesive Sheet; Black & White & Gold Baker's Twine; Large Gold Hoops; glue dots; dimensionals
SNEAK PEEK:  Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder- available 11/1/25
 
I hope you have a very special 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, October 17, 2025

Snowman Chalkboard Easel Decor

 

OH my gosh......
Check out this adorable Snowman Chalkboard Easel Decor!
I love the way it turned out!
This is totally Susie!
Isn't it just so cute! 
 
This is one of the projects that everyone joining me at my 
upcoming Holiday Extravaganza class will be making! 
Notice these......
#162934- Mini Alphabet Dies= $31.00
#166176- Jar of Joy stamp set= $20.00 (snowman) 

I bought the chalkboard easel stand at Dollar Tree
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Jar of Joy' (snowman)
card stock:
  • Balmy Blue- 1" strips- die cut letters
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp snowman & punch out with 1 1/4" Circle Punch- now retired
  • Dazzling Diamond Glimmer Paper- 2" strips- now retired- die cut snowflakes
  • Dazzling Diamond Glimmer Paper- 1 x 3"- ripped around to make snowdrift
inks:
Stampin' Blends:  Pumpkin Pie (color nose on snowman)
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Mini Alphabet Dies; Snowflake Kisses Dies; 1 1/4" Circle Punch- now retired; Wink of Stella; Balmy Blue 1/2" Sheer Ribbon; Glue Dots; Dimensionals; Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels- now retired
 
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, October 16, 2025

Autumn Trees Fall card

Here is a gorgeous Fall card!
I love the way it turned out.
It is a totally Susie card.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone joining me at my upcoming
Holiday Extravaganza class will be making. 
This is a "tent fold" card.
Check out how it stands up!
 
The important part about adhering this card together is to use your grid paper.
How did I do it? 
*Line the bottom edge of the Mossy Meadow at the 0" 
*Adhere the layered tree piece to this, but MAKE SURE you don't put the top higher than the 5 1/2" mark, as you can't your card to be able to fit into our standard envelope.
*Thus the card still measures 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" when it is completed! 
Check out how I colored the tree.
1.  Die cut tree
2.  Using Stamparatus- stamp tree using Pecan Pie ink pad
3.  Color trunk & branches of tree using Bronze Stampin' Blend
4.  Color leaves on the tree using Sponge Daubers with Mossy Meadow & Cajun Craze ink.
NOTE:  Lightly tap ink onto the tree, as less is better.  
You can always go back & add more if you need to. 
Here is a SNEAK PEEK of a bundle that will be available in the Online Exclusives on 11/4/25.
I am a punch girl- so I just LOVE THIS! 
It is called- 
#178051- Banner Sayings Bundle (stamp set & punch)= $38.50
You will want to add this to your wish list! 
Check out the deer trying to hide.
Aren't they cute!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:   
  •  'Autumn Trees' (stamp tree)
  • 'Banner Sayings'- (words) SNEAK PEEK- available 11/4/25
card stock:
  • Mossy Meadow- 4 1/4 x 7"- score at 3 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  • Mossy Meadow- 1 1/2 x 3 3/4"- rip along top edge for grass
  • Pecan Pie- 3 3/4 x 5"
  • Pecan Pie- 1 3/4" strip- die cut deer
  • Pecan Pie- 1/4 x 2 3/4"
  • Basic Beige- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- emboss using Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic Beige- 1" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using Banner Saying Punch- SNEAK PEEK available 11/4/25 
  • Crumb Cake- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- die cut tree
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4"- for inside of card
inks:  Pecan Pie, Mossy Meadow, Cajun Craze
Stampin' Blends:  Bronze 
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Soft Waves 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Autumn Tree Dies; Sponge Daubers; Linen Thread; dimensionals; glue dots
SNEAK PEEK:  Banner Saying Punch- available 11/4/25 
 
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, October 15, 2025

Homemade Treats Fun Z Fold card

Check out today's adorable card!!
I used the cute
#166017- Homemade Treats Bundle= $45.00 Online Exclusive.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone joining me for my upcoming 
Annual Holiday Extravaganza will be making!
This is what it looks like when it is standing up!
Check out the embossed Pecan Pie card stock.
This is a SNEAK PEEK of an upcoming NEW Embossing Folder.
#167097- Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder= $10.50 Online Exclusive available 11/1/25 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Homemade Treats'
card stock:
  • Real Red-  4 1/4 x 5 1/2" (x2) for card front & card back
  • Real Red- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Pecan Pie- 3 1/4 x 4"- emboss using Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder
  • Silver Foil- 3" strip- die cut baking sheet
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 11"- score at 1" & 6"- z fold for center of card
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words & punch out with Modern Oval Punch
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp images onto & die cut 
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- stamp words onto for inside of card
designer paper:  Christmas Tags & More DSP-
  • 2 x 4" 
inks:  Real Red; Garden Green, Pecan Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Homemade Treats Dies; Specialty Plate; Modern Oval Punch; Red & White Baker's Twine; Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints; dimensionals; glue dots
available 11/1/25:  Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder 
 
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, October 14, 2025

Delicate Framing stamp set SNEAK PEEK!

Here is a SNEAK PEEK of an upcoming new stamp set! 

 WOW!
This is a quick card I made.
Isn't it pretty!
It is a totally Susie card.
 
I used the
#167024- Delicate Framing stamp set= $17.00
This is an Online Exclusive product available on 11/1/25! 
I love the words & font used in the new stamp set!
Don't you? 
Be sure you add this 'Delicate Framing' stamp set to your wish list! 
Notice the DSP & the embossing.
I used the 
#164183- Nests of Winter DSP= $12.50
#164069- Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder= $12.00
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Delicate Framing' (words)- Online Exclusive available 11/1/25
card stock:
  • Gray Granite- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Gray Granite- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss using Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using Modern Oval Punch
  • Basic White-  3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Nests of Winter DSP-
  • 2 x 4"
  • 1 x 3" 
ink:  Gray Granite
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Modern Oval Punch; dimensionals; glue dots
retired:  2023-2025 In Color Jute Twine; 2023-2025 In Color Opaque Sparkle 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.