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Saturday, April 4, 2026

Swirled Designs Star card

Oh my gosh......
I love the way this card turned out!
Isn't it cool!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping 
with me at my April monthly stamp classes will be making.
 
I think it would be great for graduation, birthday, congratulation, etc.-
depending on what you choose for your words. 
 
I used LOTS of products when creating this card that are on the LAST CHANCE LIST.
So be sure you get them NOW & don't wait before they are gone forever.
 #165990- Modern Christmas Specialty DSP= $16.50 NOW $14.85 
#167030- Swirled Designs stamp set= $19.00 
#167032- Swirled Designs Dies= $28.00 NOW $22.40
#169054- Cutest Onsie stamp set= $17.00
#169043- Wonderful Thoughts stamp set= $25.00 NOW $22.50
#132708- Memento Ink pad= $8.00 NOW $7.20 
Check out how it opens up.
This is called a Sliding Message pull out card-
as the inside word piece is folded & slides in underneath the DSP strip piece. 
Neat huh! 
So what do you think?
What words would you choose to put onto this card?
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:
  • Swirled Designs
  • Wonderful Thoughts
  • Cutest Onesie 
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- CARD BACK
  • Basic Black- 3 1/2 x 4 1/4"- score at 1/2"- piece for the slider on the inside of card
  • Basic Black- 3" strip- die cut star
  • Basic Black- 3/4 x 2 1/2"
  • Basic White- 5 1/4 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 3/4" & 6 3/4"- for CARD BASE.  Adhere this to the Basic Black card back.
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 5"- for card front- stamp lines onto
  • Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Three Banner Punch
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 4"- for inside of card 
  • Gold Foil- 1" strip- die cut 3 little stars
designer paper:  Modern Christmas Specialty DSP-
  • 1 1/2 x 5" 
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Swirled Designs Dies; Three Banner Punch; Tear & Tape; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Friday, April 3, 2026

Hydrangea Hue Sneak Peek!

Check out this pretty card!
WOW! 
I am giving you a SNEAK PEEK of the 
NEW Hydrangea Hue 2026-2028 In Color!
Isn't it just gorgeous! 
 
This is one of the cards that everyone joining me for my
upcoming Annual Spring stamp class will be making.
 
I used several products that are in the NEW May-August Catalog.
These will be available on 5/4/26 to purchase. 
*Hydrangea Hue card stock
*Hydrangea Hue ink pad
*Hydrangea Hue ribbon
*Bloom Boutique DSP (the 3 strips on the top)
*Dewdrop Embellishments 
*Phrases & Frames stamp set (words) 
This is a fun z fold card & looks like this when it is standing up!
The gorgeous flower image dsp is from the
#167498- Delicate Dreams Specialty DSP= $16.50 Online Exclusive**
** This DSP is currently out of stock, but will be available around 4/27/26.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Phrases & Frames' (words)
card stock:
  • Secret Sea- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- z fold for card base
  • Secret Sea- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Hydrangea Hue- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for card front
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" 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:
  • Bloom Boutique DSP- available 5/4/26- 1 x 2" (x3) for the top of card front
  • Delicate Dreams DSP- out of stock until around 4/27/26- 1 3/4 x 3 1/4"- for the bottom of card front
ink:  Hydrangea Hue
other:  Labeled With Love Punch- LAST CHANCE LIST; Hydrangea Hue ribbon; Dewdrop Embellishments; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Thursday, April 2, 2026

NEW 2026-2028 In Color SNEAK PEEK!

  
Oh wow! 
Here is a SNEAK PEEK of the upcoming
NEW 2026-2028 In Colors.
Hydrangea Hue, Peaceful Pine, Golden Glow, Crisp Cantaloupe, Barely Blush 
 
I got my pre-order of some NEW May-August Catalog supplies
yesterday, so couldn't wait to create with some of them last night.
I was like a kid in the candy store & couldn't wait to see what everything looked like. 
 
Along with the NEW In Colors I used these NEW products when creating this card-
*Peaceful Pine Ink Pad
*Peaceful Pine Ribbon 
*All 5 NEW In Color Card Stock
*Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder
*Bordered In Beauty Bundle-
The stamped die & cut butterflies & the Scalloped Edge.
*Scalloped Blooms stamp set (words)
 All of these NEW products will be available to order on 5/4/26.  
So which NEW 2026-2028 In Color is your favorite?
 
Are you joining me at one of my upcoming Annual Spring Classes?
If you are- this is one of the cards that you'll be making! 
WOO HOO!  I can't wait! 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:  
  • Scalloped Blooms- words
  • Bordered In Beauty- butterflies 
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 11"-score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • NEW 2026-2028 In Colors-  Hydrangea Hue, Peaceful Pine, Golden Glow, Crisp Cantaloupe, Barely Blush
                 ** 3/4" strip- stamp & die cut butterflies
                 **1 x 1"  
  • Two Toned Garden Green (light side)- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 5/8"x 2"- stamp words onto using Peaceful Pine ink pad
  • Basic White- 1 1/2 x 5 1/4"- use die to scalloped edge both long edges
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card 
inks:  Memento & Peaceful Pine
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Fern & Flora 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Bordered in Beauty Dies; Peaceful Pine Ribbon; Rhinestone Basic Jewels; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

2 NEW KITS NOW available!

 There are 2 NEW Kits available now!

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 #167822- PAINTED SKIES KIT= $18.00 

If beautiful sunsets are your thing, the Painted Skies Kit is calling your name. Create vibrant, hand-painted–style skies with scenes featuring lighthouses, palm trees, and rolling ocean waves as your artistic focal points. Friendly greetings, gratitude themes, and celebratory sentiments add just the right finishing touch.

DETAILS
- Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
- Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
- Colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Hydrangea Hue, Melon Mambo, Night of Navy, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Strawberry Slush, white
- Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German 

Kit includes the items listed below.
- Step-by-step instructions
- 9 printed envelopes
- Precut paper pieces, printed labels
- Sequins
- Adhesive
++++++++++++++

 #16782- SUNNIEST STORIES SCRAPBOOKING KIT= $38.00-

Think of the Sunniest Stories Scrapbooking Kit as a little treasure box for your memories. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to create six meaningful spreads, including pockets, photo frames, printed sentiments, lined pages for your stories, and plenty of fun accents. This kit is full of creative possibilities and the perfect place to honor the moments that make your heart feel full!

DETAILS
- Makes six two-page scrapbook spreads
- Page size: 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
- Colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Beige, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Night of Navy, Petal Pink, Shaded Spruce
- Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
- Step-by-step instructions
- 12 sheets of single-sided Designer Series Paper
- 4 sheets of precut images and phrases
- 4 sheets of cut-apart designs
- 20 colored and patterned 4" x 6" cards
- 1 sheet of printed stickers
- 8 yards (7.3 m) of Tear & Tape Adhesive
- 100 Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
- 50 Mini Glue Dots

LAST CHANCE LIST updated today!

 The LAST CHANCE LIST was just updated today.  

WOW- there are LOTS of great deals.  CHECK THEM OUT!  

Be sure you get them before they sell out!  As they are while supplies last only!

You can CLICK on the product images below in my supply list & you'll be taken directly to my online store.

Pop Up Petals Daisy card

Happy April Fools Day.......
 
Here is a quick post.
These are my favorite flowers.
I just love yellow daisies, roses, mum, etc.
This is a totally Susie card. 
It just makes me smile.
 
What is your favorite flower? 
 I hope this makes you think Spring & you love it as much as I do.
I'm ready to buy flowers & get them planted.
I am lovin' seeing the grass turn green!
Woo Hoo- it is finally feeling like Spring is here!
And that "No Foolin" !
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:
  • Pop-Up Petals- daisies
  • Banner Sayings- words
card stock:
  • Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"
  • Early Espresso- 2 3/4" strip- punch out circle 
  • Crushed Curry- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using Lazy Daisy 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & angle cut ends with scissors
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp flowers onto & punch out
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card 
designer paper:  Country Woods DSP-
  • 1 x 4"
  • 1 x 5 1/4" 
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Daffodil Delight; Old Olive; Pecan Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Lazy Daisy 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; 2" Circle Punch; dimensionals; glue dots; Linen Thread; Wink of Stella; Cajun Craze & Gold Dots
RETIRED:  2 1/4" Circle Punch 
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Notes of Spring Easter Bunny Card

Check out this adorable bunny!!
This is a clean & simple card, but I love the way it turned out! 
 
Just change the words & this card could be for other occasions too. 
 
I used the 
#167979-Notes of Spring stamp set- March 2026 Product of the Month
= $5.00 with a $75.00 product order
 
How did I do it? 
Notice how I stamped the grasses along both sides of the circle.
I then stamped the bunny onto Basic White card stock using Memento ink.
I fussy cut it out with scissors & popped it up with dimensionals.
So what do you think?
Cute huh! 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:
  • 'Notes of Spring' (bunny & grass)
  • 'Easter Basket'- (words) 
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
  • Crumb Cake- 1 3/4 x 5 1/4"- flag ends with scissors
  • Petal Pink- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3" strip- punch out circle & stamp grass on both side
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp bunny onto & fussy cut out with scissors
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Hobby Haven DSP-
  • 3 x 4" 
inks:  Crumb Cake & Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Petal Pink
other:  2 3/8" Circle Punch; Natural Matte Dots; Linen Thread; dimensionals; glue dots
 

Monday, March 30, 2026

Paradise Garden Floral card

Check out these 2 pretty floral cards.
 
Which do you like better?
 THIS OR THAT?
THIS- left (horizontal)
OR
THAT- right (vertical) 

I used the 
#167121- Paradise Garden Bundle= $61.00 Online Exclusive
#167113- Garden Poetry DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive 
Notice how I embossed the back using the amazing embossing folder
that is included in the 
 #167120- Paradise Garden Hybrid Embossing Folder= $44.00.
(this bundle includes dies too) 
Cool huh! 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Paradise Garden'
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 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Pumpkin Pie- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label- cut in half & layer behind the stamped words
  • Crushed Curry- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using Paradise Garden Hybrid Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label & stamp words into it
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Garden Poetry DSP- 
  • 3 x 4" 
ink:  Pumpkin Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Paradise Garden Hybrid Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Timid Tiger Ribbon; Opal Rounds Assortment; dimensionals; glue dots 
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Paradise Garden Card

Check out today's pretty floral card. 
I made this card for a special friends birthday.
I hope she likes it!

I used the 
#167121- Paradise Garden Bundle= $61.00 Online Exclusive
And this coordinating DSP....... 
#167113- Garden Poetry DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive 
This card is clean, simple & elegant- don't you think?
These are not colors I would normally use together.
I just love how the colors fade & look water colored in the dsp!
 Cool huh!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Paradise Garden'
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 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Pumpkin Pie- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label
  • Pumpkin Pie- 2 3/4" strip- punch out Circle 
  • Crushed Curry- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using Paradise Garden Hybrid Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- die cut hexagon & stamp words onto it
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Garden Poetry DSP- 
  • 3 x 4" 
ink:  Pumpkin Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Paradise Garden Hybrid Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Timid Tiger Ribbon; Ladybug Garden Epoxy Shapes (clear dots); dimensionals; glue dots 
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Cute As A Bug

It is Simple Saturday!
 
These little bugs are having a party!
They are celebrating the warmer weather we had earlier this week 
& hoping that it is back soon!
I used the
 #166994- Cute As A Bug DSP= $12.50 Spring Mini
I let the DSP do all of the work here.
I die cut 3 little ants out of the DSP & used a DSP panel for the main focal point.

What do you think?
 
Here are the supplies & measurements to make this card.
 
stamp set:  'Sweet Bugs' (words)
card stock:
  • Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 2 1/4 x 4 1/2"
  • Old Olive- 1" strip- stamp words onto & fussy cut around
  • Mossy Meadow- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using Paradise Garden Hybrid Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper: Cute As A Bug DSP-
  • 2 x 4 1/4"- leaf pattern
  • 2 1/4 x 4 1/2"- printed bug focal point 
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss & Machine; Paradise Garden Hybrid Embossing Folder; Sweet Bugs Dies; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Friday, March 27, 2026

A Mallard Duck using 'Notes of Spring' stamp set

Happy Friday!! 
Here is a quick & simple card I whipped up late last night when we got home.
Gosh- what a great masculine card it it! 
 
Check out this adorable Mallard Duck that is standing next to the pond.
Cute huh!
 
I used the
#167979- Notes of Spring stamp set= March Product of the Month
Available for $5.00 with a $75.00 product order.  

We have Mallard Duck's on our pond & love watching them.
Right now all we have seen though are a couple of Canadian Geese.
I'm sure we'll be seeing more ducks as the weather continues to warm up. 
 
Here is a photo that Sarah took of the pond this week.
WOW- isn't this just a beautiful sunset! 
This little duck just makes me smile & I love him colored as a Mallard Duck.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements to make this card.
 
stamp set:  'Notes of Spring'- March 2026 Product of the month
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Early Espresso- 2 3/4" strip- punch out using 2 3/8" Circle Punch
  • Early Espresso- 2 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto, angle cut ends
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp duck, color & punch out using 2" Circle Punch 
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Gathering Together DSP- LAST CHANCE LIST
  • 2 x 5" 
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake; Daffodil Delight & Brown (Deep Combo Pack)
other:  2" Circle Punch; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; Linen Thread; dimensionals; Glue Dots
RETIRED:  Garden Green Stampin Write Marker
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Notes of Spring Bunny

Isn't this little bunny adorable!
 
I used the
#167979- Notes of Spring stamp set= March Product of the Month
Available for $5.00 with a $75.00 product order.  
Aren't these images so cute!
 Notice how I stamped the bunny onto a scrap piece of Basic White cardstock 
& then fussy cut it out with scissors & popped it up with dimensionals.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Notes of Spring'- March Product of the Month= $5.00 with a $75.00 product order
card stock:
  • Pecan Pie- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Early Espresso- 2 1/2 x 3 1/2"
  • Crumb Cake- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & flag ends with scissors
  • Basic White- 2 1/4 x 3 1/4"- stamp clouds & grass onto
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp bunny onto & fussy cut out with scissors 
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Wood Grain Wonders DSP-
  • 2 x 5 1/2" 
inks:  Memento, Balmy Blue, Pecan Pie, Old Olive
other:  dimensionals; Natural Matte Dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE