Filled With Cheer snowman gift card holder card

Do you need a gift card holder card for someone special on your Christmas list?

You should make this cute gift card holder card for them!

 

Oh my gosh.....isn't this snowman just totally adorable!

I used the 

#164362- Filled with Cheer stamp set= $20.00 Online Exclusive

This is one of the cards that everyone attending my 

Holiday Extravaganza class last month got to make.

I just love how this gift card holder card turned out.

Notice how I made a 'pocket' on the inside that you can add

a gift card, cash or little gift into.

I used Tear & Tape along both outside edges to secure the pocket. 

And I made the little slot using the 1 3/4" Circle Punch.

Check out the COOL tag die that I stamped the snowman onto.

It is really neat!

It is the
#159165- Designer Tag Dies- $32.00 Online Exclusive

I love how I could add a strip of card stock thru

the slits in the tag for some added color & dimension.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Filled With Cheer'- Online Exclusive

card stock:

• Granny Apple Green- 5 1/2 x 9 1/2"- score at 2 1/4 & 6 1/4" for card base
  
• Real Red- 2 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  
• Real Red- 5/8 x 4 1/2"
  
• Real Red- 1/4 x 2 3/4"
  
• Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut tag
  
• Basic White- 5/8" strip stamp words onto & cut ends with scissors
  
• Basic White- 1 3/4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Reindeer Days DSP- 2 x 5 1/2"

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Real Red; Granny Apple Green; Smoky Slate; Pecan Pie; Daffodil Delight; Pumpkin Pie; Basic Black

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Designer Tag Dies; Wink of Stella; Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim; White Loose Snowflakes; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; dimensionals; glue dots; Paper Snip Scissors; Tear & Tape; 1 3/4" Circle Punch

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Snowy Scenes Snowglobe

Isn't this so cute!

Here is a fun z fold card using the adorable

#164125- Snowy Wonder Bundle= $45.75 Holiday Catalog pg. 33.

This is one of the cards that everyone attending my 

Holiday Extravaganza class last month made.

Here is the card standing up.

Notice how I folded the card base.

It is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- scored at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4" to make the z fold.

A z fold is one of my favorite go to layouts that are easy so fun 

for the receiver to open up!

I added some snowflakes to the inside of the card too!

I actually die cut the snowglobe directly from the

#164333- Snowy Scenes DSp= $12.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 33.

Cool huh! 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'Snowy Wonder'

card stock:

• Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" & z fold for card base
  
• Pool Party- 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp snowflakes in upper right hand corner
  
• Poppy Parade- 1 1/2 x 4"
  
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Snowy Scenes DSP-

• 2 x 5 1/4"- stripes
  
• Die cut Trees using snowglobe die 
• Die cut bottom using snowblobe die & stamp words onto
  

ink:  Pool Party (snowflakes); Memento (words)

other: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Snowy Wonder Dies; Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim; Iridescent Backed Discs; dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE 

Hot Cocoa Treat Pouch

Do you need a sweet little holiday gift?

Here is one that you can make.

 

Over the next few weeks I'll be sharing some 

cute "gifts" you can make for those special friends/family 

on your Christmas list!

 

This is a super cute little Hot Chocolate Treat Pouch!

Look at all of the 'gifts' I made.

 

See how I just wrapped some 6x6" DSP around the

hot cocoa pouch & then decorated it.

I used the 

#164333- Snowy Scenes DSP= $12.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 33.

 

How did I do it?

6x6" DSP- wrap around the hot chocolate packet

I didn't measure it.

I did secure the top flap down with Tear & Tape.

Check out the cute little tag!

I had LOTS of fun creating it!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets:

• 'More Than Autumn'
• 'Christmas Labels'
  

card stock:

• Poppy Parade- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label
  
• Basic White- 2"- stamp cup, die cut & color with Stampin' Blends
  
• Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp marshmellows & die cut
  
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words & then I fussy cut around them with Paper Snip Scissors
  
• Pecan Pie- 3/4" strip- stamp gingerbread & die cut. *NOTE I colored the hands/feet of the gingerbread man with a White Gel Pen that is now retired.
  

designer paper:  Snowy Scenes DSP- 6x6"

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Light Real Red & Bronze

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine;  More Than Autumn Dies; Greetings of the Season Dies; Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints; Real Red & White Bakers Twine; Paper Snips; dimensionals; glue dots; Tear & Tape; Multipurpose Glue

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE  

Sentimental Christmas tree card

 

Check out this pretty card!

Isn't this DSP just gorgeous!

 

I used the

#164209- Sentimental Christmas DSP= $12.50 Holiday Catalog- pg. 29

When you purchase this DSP,  Stampin' Up! will donate $3.00 to 

support Children's Literacy.  

This is what the Sentimental Christmas DSP looks like.

It has a vintage look that reminds me of old fashioned Christmas's.

Here are the supplies & measurements I used when creating this card.

NOTE:  You can click on the images below I have in my Supply List

& that will take you directly to my online store!

stamp set:  

• 'Christmas Labels' (words)
• 'Heartfelt Hexagon' (dotted Hexagon image around the words)
  

card stock:

• Lost Lagoon- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- emboss front using Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Pretty Peacock- 3 3/8 x 4 1/4"
  
• Pretty Peacock- 1 x 4 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Sentimental Christmas DSP- 

• 1 x 4"
• 2 x 4"
  

ink:  Pretty Peacock

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Heartfelt Hexagon Punch; Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems; Pretty Peacock & Gold Metallic Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Zinnia Gratitude card

Today's card is a gorgeous Zinnia card.

 

I used the

#163481- Simply Zinnia Bundle= $52.00 Online Exclusive 

#164200- Iconic Imagery Dies= $23.00 - Online Exclusive

 #163337- Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00 Online Exclusive

 #163469- Flowering Zinnia DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive

 

 NOTE: 

These items are called Online Exclusives because they are 

only show on line. 

They are NOT shown in printed publications.

But anyone can purchase these on line or at a class. 

Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this card too!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Simply Zinnia' (words)

card stock:

• Melon Mambo- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Melon Mambo- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder
• Melon Mambo- 2 1/2" strip- die cut Zinnia petals(x2)
• Pumpkin Pie- 2 1/2" strip- die cut Zinnia petals
• Pumpkin Pie- 1 1/4" strip- die cut center of flower
  
• Daffodil Delight- 1 1/4" strip- die cut center of flower
  
• Granny Apple Green- 1 x 4"
  
• Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label from Iconic Imagery Dies & stamp words onto this
  
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Flowering Zinnia DSP- I fussy cut leaves from DSP

ink:  Melon Mambo

other:  Stampin' Cute & Emboss Machine; Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Iconic Imagery Dies; Adhesive Backed Trio Sequins; dimensionals

You can CLICK HERE to see all of the Online Exclusive products!

 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Loveliest Tree FALL card

Here is a cool FALL card!!

Check out all of the colors that I added to the leaves on the tree!

 

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at

my September monthly classes will be making!

 

I used the 

#163714- Loveliest Tree stamp set= $20.00

This is what the card looks like opened up!

HOW did I do it?

*Ink up Tree image with Crumb Cake ink pad.

(DO NOT STAMP IT ONTO THE Basic White cardstock yet)

*Using Sponge daubers add ink directly onto the tree stamp (over the Crumb Cake ink)

by just tapping the inked sponge daubers onto the tree stamp using 

- Crushed Curry, Old Olive & then Cajun Craze.

*Breath onto your stamp to moisten the ink.

*Stamp the tree onto a piece of Basic White card stock.

*Die cut the tree using the Deckled Rectangle Dies. 

 

WOW- look at all of the colors in the tree leaves!

Notice how I embossed a piece of Crumb Cake card stock

& put that into the center/inside of the card.

I love the way that looks & how this card turned out.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets:  'Loveliest Tree' & 'So Sincere'

card stock:

• Copper Clay- 4 1/4 x 8 3/4"- score at 5 1/2" for card base
  
• Copper Clay- 3 x 4 1/2"
  
• Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Timber 3D Embossing Folder & adhere to the inside of card base
  
• Crumb Cake- 4 1/4" strip- die cut Deckled Rectangle
  
• Basic White- 4" strip- die cut Deckled Rectangle & stamp tree onto
  
• Basic White- 7/8" strip- stamp words onto & cut ends to desired link with Paper Snip Scissors
  
• Basic White- 2 3/4 x 4 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Take to the Sky DSP- 3 x 4"

inks:  Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Old Olive & Cajun Craze

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Deckled Rectangle Dies; Timber 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Sponge Daubers; 2023-2025 In Color Jute (Copper Clay); dimensionals; glue dots; Paper Snip Scissors

 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Simple Saturday with Take to the Sky DSP

Today is SIMPLE Saturday! 

Here is a fun card with 2 World Globes on it.

This fun DSP pattern is from the 

#163436- Take to the Sky DSP= $12.50 pg. 37 ON SALE NOW= $10.62

I love all of the fun images on one side of this DSP

and then the other side is more generic with texture images on it!

 If you look closely at the base of the card front did you notice that

I embossed it using the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder! 

CUTE HUH!

 

I think that this card could be used for many different occasions-

Masculine, birthday, graduation & others!

Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this too.

 

stamp set:  'Round We Go'

card stock:

• Copper Clay- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base. Emboss card front using the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Copper Clay- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Copper Clay- 3/4 x 3"
  
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
  
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with the Labeled with Love Punch
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Take to the Sky DSP-

• 2 x 5 1/2"- plaid
• 3 x 4"- world globes
  

ink:  Copper Clay

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; 2023-2025 Opaque Sparkle Dots (Copper Clay); Labeled with Love Punch; dimensionals;

 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Simple Saturday with Thoughtful Journey

It is SIMPLE Saturday!

Check out today's card.

 

I let this gorgeous DSP be the focal point of this card.

I used the 

#163303- Thoughtful Journey DSP= $12.50 pg. 47*

*15% off ON SALE 8/6-8/31/24

This Thoughtful Journey 6x6 dsp has 48 sheets, 4 each of 12 designs.

The words are from the 

#163756- Simply Said photopolymer stamp set= $17.00 pg. 19

I added a cute little gold bird from the 

#162743- Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds= $8.50 Online Exclusive

I also added a couple of the NEW 

#164204- Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots= $8.50- Online Exclusive

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Simply Said'

card stock:

• Mossy Meadow- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Mossy Meadow- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  
• Mossy Meadow- 1/2 x 4 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for outside of card
  
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Thoughtful Journey-

• 3x3"
  

ink:  Mossy Meadow

other:  Linen Thread; dimensionals; glue dots

Online Exclusive:  Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds; Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots

 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Try this sketch.....I used the Friends For Life Bundle

Check out today's cute card using the 

#163357- Full of Life 6x6 DSP= $12.50- pg. 43

#163365- Friends for Life Bundle= $53.00- pg. 43

 

I used this fun sketch below.

You can find this sketch on page 22 in the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.

The DSP strips on my card are 1 1/4 x 3 3/4" (x3).

I love these word dies! 

Aren't they cool how they layer together.

 

So what do you think?

Will try this sketch?

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Friends For Life'

card stock:

• Blueberry Bushel- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card stock
  
• Blueberry Bushel- 2 1/4" strip- punch out circle with 2" Circle Punch
  
• Blueberry Bushel- 1/4 x 4"
  
• Blueberry Bushel-2 1/2" strip- add adhesive to & die cut word- "friend"
  
• Basic White- 3/4 x 3/4"- stamp 'HI' onto
  
• Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- add adhesive sheets & die cut word- "friend"
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- inside of card
  

designer paper:  Full of Life DSP-

• 1 1/4 x 3 3/4" (x3)
• 3/4 x 3 1/2"- flag ends with Paper Snips Scissors to make banner under the words
  

ink:  Blueberry Bushel

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Friends for Life Dies; Adhesive Sheets; 2" Circle Punch; Tinsel Gems Four Pack; dimensionals

 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Sunday! 

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Frosted Forest trees

Look at these pretty trees!

 

Everyone stamping with me at my July monthly classes

will be making this card!

 

I used the-

#164137- Frosted Forest Bundle= $64.75

includes stamp set; dies & decorative masks

 

This bundle is an Online Exclusive product.

These products are only shown on line & not in any publications, 

but they can be ordered at class & I'll have flyers available for you to see them.

You can CLICK HERE to see the Online Exclusive products!

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

Just change the words & this card could be used for many different occasions.

 

The Frosted Forest Decorative Masks are so cool!

I used them to add color to the trees.

How did I do it?

 #1.  Stamp trees

#2.  Use Stencil A, ink pad & Blending Brush

#3.  Use Stencil B, ink pad & Blending Brush

#4.  Use Stencil C, ink pad & Blending Brush

Aren't these trees so pretty!

 Notice this embossing folder!

It is a SNEAK PEEK of a NEW Embossing Folder 

in the upcoming September-December 2024 Holiday Catalog. 

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  Frosted Forest- Online Exclusive

card stock:

• Mossy Meadow- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 4 1/4 & 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Mossy Meadow- 3" strip- die cut square
  
• Mossy Meadow- 3/4 x 4"
• Mossy Meadow- 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  
• Crumb Cake- 4 x 4"- emboss with NEW Birch Embossing Folder- available 9/1/24
  
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words & die cut with Happy Little Things Dies
  
• Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut square
  
• Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp trees onto, color with Blending Brush & stencils & then die cut
  
• Basic White- 4 x 4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper: #164193- Iconic Celebrations 6x6 DSP= $12.50= Online Exclusive

• 1 x 4"
  

ink:  Mossy Meadow

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Specialty Plate (for 3D Embossing Folder); Frosted Forest Dies; Frosted Forest Stencils; Happy Little Things Dies; dimensionals; glue dots; White 3/8" Frayed Ribbon; Iridescent Foil Gems; Blending Brush

*SNEAK PEEK available 9/1/24 in the September-December Holiday Mini Catalog- NEW Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder

 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

You Are Beautiful

Check out this pretty card!!

I love the way it turned out.

This card layout is like 'a missing middle' & I just decided to add some DSP to it.

 

Notice how I used the 

#161600- Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00- pg. 129

#159173- Deckled Rectangles Dies= $30.00- Online Exclusive product

 #162588- Pretty Peacock & Gold Metallic Ribbon= $8.50- pg. 113

#161206- Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio (Pretty Peacock)= $8.00- pg. 115

#163704- You Are Beautiful stamp set= $24.00 pg. 93

AND

#163765- Frames & Flowers Specialty DSP= $10.00- pg. 29

This DSP is really pretty & has 3 different 2 sides 12x12 sheets 
& then 3- 12x12 sheets of additional flowers/leaves/wreaths/images you can add to your project.

It has endless possibilities & is prettier when you can see it in person.

This 'You Are Beautiful' stamp set is a disinktive stamp.

Notice all of the detail in the leaves!

WOW!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'You Are Beautiful'

card stock:

• Pretty Peacock- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Pretty Peacock- 4" strip- die cut Deckled Rectangle
  
• Lost Lagoon- 1 5/8 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder- top of card front
  
• Lost Lagoon- 1 1/4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder- bottom of card front
  
• Basic White- 3 1/2" strip- die cut Deckled Rectangle & stamp leaf onto it
  
• Basic White- 1/2 x 2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto it flag left end with Paper Snip Scissors
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Frames & Flowers Specialty Paper- 1 x 5 1/4"

ink:  Pretty Peacock

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Pretty Peacock & Gold Metallic Ribbon; Paper Snip Scissors (to cut out leaf) & make banner on end of word strip; dimensionals; glue dots; Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio (Pretty Peacock)

Online Exclusive:  Deckled Rectangles Dies

 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thoughtful Journey Simple Saturday

It is Simple Saturday.......check out this gorgeous card!

I used the awesome

#163303- Thoughtful Journey 6x6 DSP= $12.50 pg. 47

Don't you just love it!

This is a great card for any occasion.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'Keeping Tabs' (words)

card stock:

• Boho Blue- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base.  Emboss using Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Boho Blue- 3 1/4 x 3 1/2"
  
• Mossy Meadow- 3 1/2 x 3 3/4"
  
• Mossy Meadow- 1 x 5 1/2"
  
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words onto & die cut using the Happy Little Things Banner die
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Thoughtful Journey DSP

• 3 x 3"- cut into 1" strips (x3)
  

ink:  Mossy Meadow

other:  Stampin' Cut & Embossing Machine; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim; Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds; Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins (Gold); dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Forever Forest

Wishing all of the dad's a "Happy Father's Day" today!

 

For today's card I used

#162054- Forever Forest stamp set= $26.00 pg. 76.

 

This is a great monochromatic card.  

 

What beautiful weather we've had this weekend in Iowa.

We have family camping at our farm this weekend & I thought these

trees were a perfect card to express how lovely our nature is. 

Notice how I shadow stamped the trees to get the 

darker & lighter shades of them.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Forever Forest' (trees); 'Trusty Tools' (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- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Old Olive- 3/4 x 3"
  
• Crumb Cake- 3 3/4 x 4 3/4"
  
• Basic White- 1/2 x 2 3/4"- stamp words onto
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Flowering Zinnia's DSP-

• 2 x 5 1/4"
  

ink:  Old Olive

other:  Linen Thread; Glue Dots; dimensionals

Online Exclusive:  Adhesive Backed Birds & Dragonflies

 

Today is a bitter sweet day!  As it was 18 years ago my dad died on Father's Day!  And today is also his birthday (6/16).  Oh how much I miss him!

 

So this is a day that I don't particularly like celebrating, but we do- as we need to celebrate the special dads that are still in our life- Deke, Grandpa Axmear (my father-in-law); Nathan, Steve & many nephews.

I hope you have a SPECIAL Sunday & enjoy this Father's Day!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE