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Sunday, November 30, 2025

Christmas Tags & More cards

Check out these cute cards made using the awesome
#165907- Christmas Tags & More Mix & Match 6x6 Specialty DSP= $12.50 
 
Which do you like better?
THIS- the stockings? 
OR 
THAT- the candy canes? 
 
The stocks & candy canes are rectangles I cut directly out of the dsp!
COOL HUH!
This dsp makes quick & cute holiday cards! 
This is my favorite fold, a fun z fold!
It looks like this when standing up.
#165907- CHRISTMAS TAGS & MORE 6" X 6" MIX & MATCH SPECIALTY DSP=$12.50
THIS is BACK IN STOCK NOW! 
Notice how I cut different DSP strips to make a block layout around the edge of the card.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Jolly Holly' (words)
card stock:
  • Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- z fold for card base
  • Real Red-  4 x 5 1/4"
  • Real Red- 2 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Real Red- 2 1/4" strip- punch out 2" Circle
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- adhere DSP over top of this as shown.  There will be a white layer then around the rectangle candy canes/stockings
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the 1 3/4" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Christmas Tags & More Mix & Match Specialty 6x6" DSP-
  • 2 x 3"- candy canes or stockings
  • 1 1/2 x 2 1/2"- bottom right
  • 1 1/4 x 1 1/2"- bottom left
  • 1 1/4 x 3 1/2"- along left top/edge
ink:  Real Red
other: 1 3/4" Circle Punch; 2" Circle Punch; Cherry Cobbler/Real Red Berries- now SOLD OUT; dimensionals; Wink of Stella
 
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, November 29, 2025

Brushed with Beauty birthday card

Today's card is one that I made for my aunts birthday!
Isn't it so pretty!
I just love this DSP!
 
WOW!
I used these NEW Online Exclusive products-
#167082- Brushed With Beauty DSP= $12.50
#167098- Pearls of Beauty= $8.00 
#167097- Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder= $10.50
Notice how I punched out the words using the Modern Oval Punch!
It works perfectly with these words.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Simply Said' (words)
card stock:
  • Calypso Coral- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- fold for card base
  • Petal Pink- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss using the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder
  • Basic White 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Modern Oval Punch
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 3 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Brushed With Beauty DSP-
  • 23x 4" -flowers
  • 1 x 4"- go across card front
ink: Calypso Coral
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Modern Oval Punch; Pearls of Beauty (Calypso Coral color); Petal Pink Braided Trim; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a 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.

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving!


Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
I am so THANKFUL for you- letting me share my love of stamping!
 
 celebrating our blessings the past year!
It is a day of giving thanks, prayer, feasting, spending time with family, 
football games & parades.
 
This is a fun center fold pop up card.
It looks like this when it is standing up. 
 
I made another card using this fun pop up fold.
Check it out....
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  
  • Gathering Moments
card stock:
  • Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4- fold for card base
  • Early Espresso- 2 x 5 1/4"- emboss using Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder
  • Early Espresso- 3 x 4 1/2" 
  • Cajun Craze- 3 x 4"
  • Cajun Craze- 1/2 x 3" 
  • Basic Beige- 5/8" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using Labeled With Love Punch
  • Basic Beige- 2 3/4 x 4 1/4" 
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp leaf onto & die cut for inside of card 
designer paper:  Gathering Together Specialty DSP-
  • 2 3/4 x 3 3/4"
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Cajun Craze & Gold Dots; Early Espresso & Old Olive Linen Thread Pack; dimensionals; glue dots

 
I hope you have a very SPECIAL DAY!
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, November 25, 2025

Autumn Trees Side Step Fun Fold Easel card

 Check out today's Autumn Tree Side Step Fun Fold card!
This could be used for many occasions.
I think it is a great masculine card.
 Deer season will soon be here. 
I know that we are seeing lots of pretty deer running around our area.
The card looks like this when it is opened up! 
 
You can CLICK below to see another cards I made using this same fold-
Notice how I colored the tree!
*I inked the stamp using Stampin' Write Markers- 
Early Espresso, Old Olive, Pecan Pie
*I stamped the tree onto the Basic White card stock
*I added color to the tree truck & tree leaves using 
Old Olive & Early Espresso ink pads with Sponge Dauber. 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Autumn Trees'
card stock:
  • Old Olive-  4 1/4 x 10"- score at 1 1/2", 3" & 6 1/2"- emboss
  • Old Olive- 3 3/4 x 8 1/2"- score at 5 1/4" 
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 5"- stamp tree onto & color
  • Basic White-  2" strip- stamp deer onto
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4"- for inside of card 
ink:  Early Espresso & Old Olive
Stampin' Write Markers:  Neutrals & Regals
Stampin' Blends:  Crumb Cake- color the deer
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Autumn Trees Dies; So Swirly Embossing Folder; Sponge Daubers

 
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.

Starting today- November 25- December 1, 2025- Stampin' Up! SALE

 

You’ve asked, and we’ve answered! 
Save on our first-ever Black Friday sale with up to 40% off the most useful, needed, irresistible Stampin’ Up! products at deeper discounts than ever before. 
Shop between November 25 to December 1, 2025 so you can create more by spending less during this limited-time-only sale! 
 
  • 40% off
    • Stampin’ Blends
    • Paper Trimmer and blades
  • 25% off
    • Select adhesive
  • Shop the full selection of discounted products online.
  • Products are available while supplies last.
  • Orders will likely arrive in time for the holidays.
  • SHOP with ME! 

Monday, November 24, 2025

Autumn Trees dutch door card

WOW! 
Here is a cute deer card I made.
It is a dutch door fun fold!!
 
Check out how I colored the tree.
I using Stampin' Write Markers & colored directly onto the 
red rubber tree stamp.
For the leaves I "thumped" different colors directly onto the stamp using Stampin' Write Markers.
Isn't is cool! 
This is what it looks like when it is opened up!
Notice the neat leaf embossing folder.
I love it! 
#165983- Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder= $10.50 Online Exclusive 
AND........ 
Aren't these layering dies amazing!!
WOW! 
They are the 
#165775- Branching Out Dies= $29.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 50 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:
  • 'Autumn Trees' 
  • 'Autumn Amber'
card stock:
  • Old Olive- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for card base
  • Old Olive- 2 1/4 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half.  Adhere this to front side on the bottom of the card base to make the dutch door.
  • Old Olive- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label die
  • Pecan Pie- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label die
  • Pecan Pie- 4 x 5 1/4"- embossing using the Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder & adhere to the center of the card
  • Pecan Pie- 1/4 x 3 1/2"
  • Pecan Pie- 1 1/2" strip- die cut deer 
  • Very Vanilla- 3 1/2" strip- die cut label, stamp tree onto
  • Very Vanilla- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & angle cut the ends using scissors
  • Very Vanilla- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label, stamp inside words onto & adhere to the inside of card
designer paper:  Gathering Together Specialty DSP-
  • 2 x 4"- stripped Old Olive 
ink:  Pecan Pie
Stampin' Write Markers:  Neutrals (Pecan Pie); Regals (Old Olive; Cajun Craze
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Branching Out Dies; Autumn Trees Dies (deer); Streaked Dots; Irregular Weave 3/8" Trim; 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, November 23, 2025

Autumn Trees Acetate Sheet card

Check out this cool acetate sheet card.
Notice how the base of the card is a acetate sheet!
I think this card turned out super cool!
I love the deer silhouette that are added in the lower right corner- don't you? 
 
I layered card stock & this cool tree onto this card base.
I used the 
#165900- 'Autumn Trees' Bundle= $56.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 41
Notice how I decorated the inside of the card.
Cute huh! 
How did I do it?
To add the color to the tree I used the brush tip end of
the Old Olive & Early Espresso Stampin' Write Markers DIRECTLY 
 to the Red Rubber stamp image. 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  
  • 'Autumn Trees' (tree)
  • 'Branching Out' (words) 
card stock:
  • Window Sheet- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 3 3/4 x 5"
  • Old Olive- 3/4 x 3 1/2"- die cut grass
  • Old Olive- 2" strip- die cut label for inside of card
  • Early Espresso- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using the Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder
  • Crumb Cake-  2" strip- die cut deer
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- stamp tree onto card front
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- stamp words on inside of card
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- die cut oval, add words for inside of card
ink:  Early Espresso
Stampin' Write:  Regals (Old Olive); Neutrals (Early Espresso)
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Traditional Labels Dies; dimensionals
 
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, November 22, 2025

Gathering Together Fun Z Fold Flap card

Here is a fun z fold flap card. 
I made this card to send to my friend LeeAnn for her birthday. 
Isn't it so cute!!
 
I used the amazing
#165987- Gathering Together Suite Collection= $101.50 Online Exclusive
It looks like this when it is opened up all of the way.
 
Here are other cards I made with this fun fold-
 
How did I do it?
*Base card= 4 1/4 x 9 1/2"- score at 5 1/2 & 7 3/4"
*Cut out a rectangle on the top & the bottom of the card front as show.
*Do this by cutting down 1" from the top & 
1" from the bottom on the scored fold line as shown above.
*Remove/cut out these 2 rectangle pieces.  
 
Here is the pattern on how I cut the base of my card.
 
Isn't it cool when it is standing up!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:
card stock:
  • Early Espresso- 4 1/4 x 9 1/2"- score at 5 1/2" & 7 3/4"- at the score line cut down 1" from top & 1" from bottom to make the "flap"
  • Early Espresso- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Early Espresso- 2 x 3 1/4"- emboss using Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder
  • Cajun Craze- 2 1/2 x 4 1/2"
  • Cajun Craze- 2 1/4 x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp & die cut leaves
  • Basic White- 1/2 x 2"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Gathering Together DSP-
  • 2 x 4" (x2) 
ink:  Early Espresso, Old Olive, Cajun Craze
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Gathering Moments Dies; Early Espresso Linen (& Old Olive) Thread Pack; Cajun Craze & Gold Dots; dimensionals; glue dots; 
 
I hope you have a 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, November 21, 2025

Fall Autumn Trees dutch door fun fold card

Here is a pretty Fall tree!
Check out the colors in the tree.
I die cut the tree top using the 
 #16614- Need For Tweed DSP= $12.50
Cool Huh! 

This is a fun dutch door fold card. 
It looks like this when it is opened up.
Notice how the bottom flap of the card front is attached to the card base. 
Don't you like the swirly background!
I used the 
 #163791- So Swirly Embossing Folder= $10.50 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:   
  •  'Autumn Trees' (stamp tree)
  • 'Banner Sayings'- (words) 
card stock:
  • Early Espresso- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" for card base
  • Early Espresso- 1 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & attached to bottom front of card base 
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for card front
  • Cajun Craze- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- emboss using So Swirly Embossing Folder
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp tree onto using Early Espresso ink & die cut, then color tree truck using Dark Crumb Cake Stampin' Blend
  • Crumb Cake- 1 1/2 x 3 1/2"- tear along top edge & adhere over the Cajun Craze cs
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using Three Banner Punch
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 3 3/4"- for inside card greeting
designer paper:  Need For Tweed DSP
  • 4 x 4"- die cut tree top & adhere to Crumb Cake Tree
  • 1 1/4 x 4" 
ink:  Early Espresso
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Crumb Cake
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; So Swirly Embossing Folder; Autumn Tree Dies;  Three Banner Punch; 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, November 20, 2025

Festive Friends Santa gift card holder

Check out this CUTE Santa gift card holder!
 
 This is one of the cards that everyone attending my
Holiday Extravaganza class last month made.
 
I used the adorable- 
#166039- Festive Friends Bundle=$50.25 Online Exclusive 
Notice the little gift card holder pocket I made & attached to the inside of card. 
I used the 
#165844- Jolly Delivery Dies= $39.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 29 
*Note that I folded & scored this a little different than it was intended for
so that a gift card would fit into it.  
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:
  • 'Festive Friends' (Santa & cards on card front) 
  • 'Traditional Labels' (words on inside of card)
card stock:
  • Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 6 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold for card base 
  • Garden Green- 1 1/2 x 5 1/2"- emboss using Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder
  • Two- Toned Garden Green- 6 x 6"- die cut envelope to make gift card holder & adhere to inside top flap of card 
  • Poppy Parade- 1/2 x 5 1/2" strip- adhere to the inside flap for the card front as shown above
  • Poppy Parade- 3 1/4" strip- die cut stitched circle
  • Very Vanilla- 3 1/4" strip- die cut stitched circle- stamp Santa onto & color with Stampin' Blends
  • Very Vanilla- 2 1/2 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card 
  • Very Vanilla- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Three Banner Punch
designer paper:  North Pole Delivery DSP-
  • 2 x 4" 
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Petal Pink; Dark Poppy Parade; Light Basic Black
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shaped Dies; Jolly Delivery Dies; Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Three Banner Punch; Wink of Stella; Dear Dots (Pool Party); Garden Green 1/8" Chevron Ribbon; 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, November 19, 2025

Stampin' Up! Black Friday Sale- November 25-December 1, 2025

 You’ve asked, and we’ve answered! 
Get ready for our first-ever Black Friday sale with up to 40% off the most useful, needed, irresistible Stampin’ Up! products at deeper discounts than ever before. 
Shop between November 25 to December 1, 2025 so you can create more by spending less during this limited-time-only sale! 
 
  • 40% off
    • Stampin’ Blends
    • Paper Trimmer and blades
    • Ink bundles
  • 25% off
    • Select adhesive
  • 15% off
    • Select cardstock
  • Shop the full selection of discounted products online.
  • Products are available while supplies last.
  • Orders will likely arrive in time for the holidays.
  • SHOP with ME! 

Cyber Monday Paper Pumpkin Deal- December 1-9, 2025!!!

 
WOW!! This is such a great deal!
IMPORTANT NOTE TO THOSE OF YOU WHO ALREADY HAVE PRE-PAID Subscriptions in place.......you will have to PAUSE the current pre-paid subscription that you have OR you will get 2 kits in December & moving forward. So if you do this Cyber Sale deal you can't pause it- the December kit will automatically ship with it.  But you can NOW PAUSE the current pre-paid subscription that you have & then reactivate it at a later time.  Just DO NOT CANCEL IT!  Contact me if you have any questions. 
++++++++++++++++++++
From December 1–9, Stampin' Up!® is offering big savings on prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions to celebrate Cyber Monday!
3-month prepaid: $61.00 (regular price $81.00)
6-month prepaid: $122.00 (regular price $162.00)
12-month prepaid: $244.00 (regular price $324.00)
What a great time to subscribe to get a new all-inclusive crafting kit delivered to your door each month.
* Sale begins at 8 a.m. (MT) on 12/1/25.
* Subscriptions purchased during this promotion start immediately with the December Watercolor in Bloom Kit. This kit cannot be skipped.
* Be careful not purchase multiple subscriptions for the same recipient. All subscriptions will all start with the Watercolor in Bloom Kit, so the recipient will end up receiving duplicates.
* Shipping cost is built into the price.
* Subscriptions purchased during the promotion will earn reduced rewards compared to full-priced subscriptions due to the discounted price, but they will still qualify for rewards.
NOTE:  If you already have an online account set up & are getting pre-paid Paper Pumpkins kits- you need to log onto your own account & skip a month.  BUT you will have to skip each month individually as you can't just put a hold on it.  
CLICK HERE TO GO to my Paper Pumpkin Online Store!