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Thursday, March 16, 2023

Friendly Gnomes

Awhh.....isn't this gnome just adorable!
Check out the little 4 leaf clover that he is holding!
 
I used these products:
#160750- Alphabet A La Mode Dies= $42.00
#159625- Gnome Dies= $31.00 *Currently out of stock, but will be back around 3/27/23
#160714- 'Friendly Gnomes' stamp set= $24.00
#160610- 'Lucky Clover' stamp set- $21.00
He is just sooo cute- don't you think?
He is all ready for St. Patrick's Day tomorrow! 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:
  • 'Friendly Gnomes'
  • 'Lucky Clover'
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 11"-score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic Black- 3/4 x 1 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 2" strip- die cut letters
  • Basic Black- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Parakeet Party- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp clover onto with Parakeet Party ink & fussy cut out with scissors
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp gnome onto, color with Stampin' Blends & die cut
  • Basic White- 5/8 x 1"- stamp GOOD onto
  • Basic White- 2 x 4"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Butterfly Kisses DSP- 1 1/4 x 5" (x2)
ink:  Parakeet Party (for the clover)
Stampin' Write Marker-  I colored the Stampin' Write Marker directly onto the stamps- as I omitted the word "Luck" from the Good Luck stamp & I omitted the heart from the Gnome stamp.
Stampin' Blends:  Light Night of Navy, Dark Parakeet Party; Light Crumb Cake; Dark Soft Suede; Ivory; Light Smoky Slate
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Gnomes Dies; Alphabet A La Mode; Black Matte Dots; Black & White 1/4" Gingham Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Paper Snips
 
I hope that you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Perfectly Penciled Black & White stemed flowers

You all know that I love black & white cards.
Here is a quick one where I added a splash of Daffodil Delight to it!
Isn't it bright & cheery!
 
This makes me think of Spring & it is just around the corner!
I can't wait to have all of my flowers around our home, green grass & lots of sunshine!
 It was easy to add the splash of color to this Black & White DSP!
#159244- Perfectly Penciled= $12.00
 
I colored the flowers/stems using my 
Dark Daffodil Delight & Light Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Lovely & Lasting'
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Daffodil Delight- 1 x 4 1/4"- stamp words on far right side
  • Daffodil Delight- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Perfectly Penciled DSP- 
  • 2 x 5 1/4"- stripes
  • 3 x 3"- flowers/stems
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Bland:  Dark Daffodil Delight; Light Granny Apple Green
other:  Matte Black Dots; dimensionals; Glue Dots; Wink of Stella, Parakeet Party Ribbon
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Rhino Ready

Awhhh....how cute he is..........
This little Rhino is saying-
"It's A Great Day"! 
I sure hope he is right!
 #161387- Rhino Ready Bundle = $50.25 
This 'Rhino Ready' bundle is NEW products that is shown on line.
You can order it on line or at any classes!
Anyone can order it.
It just isn't shown in any catalog publications.
You can CLICK HERE to go to my on line store to see 
all of the NEW On Line Products!

 NOTE:  When attending my in person classes I will have a flyer
with these products for you to see in person.
Here is some NEW 
#161633-Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim combo pack= $9.00 

Here are the supplies & measurements for this card.
stamp set:  'Rhino Ready'
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Smoky Slate- 3 x 5 1/2"
  • Smoky Slate- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Old Olive- 2" strip- die cut leaves
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp rhino, color with Stampin' Blends & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper: Like An Animal DSP- 2 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Rhino Ready Dies; Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls; Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, March 13, 2023

Two-Toned Flora

Check out this pretty card I made last night using-
*Two-Toned Flora Bundle
*Something Fancy Bundle
*Balmy Blue & Whit Variegated Ribbon 
*Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
*Basic Pearls
 
This Starry Sky color is just gorgeous & one of my favorites!
WOW- this past weekend I had many stamp classes!
It was a great weekend full of stamping!!!!!
I am so grateful to all that joined me!
Thank you for stamping with me!!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements for this card.
stamp set:  'Two-Toned Flora' (cluster of flowers); 'Something Fancy' (words)
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Starry Sky- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
  • Starry Sky- 3/4 x 4"
  • Starry Sky- 2" strip- die cut label
  • Basic White- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4" (x2)
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut label
  • Basic White-1 1/4" strip- stamp flower cluster & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Fancy Flora DSP- 2 x 4"; 2 x 4"
NOTE:  This is the same piece of DSP- showing both sides of it!  :)
ink:   Starry Sky
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Something Fancy Dies; Basic Pearls; Balmy Blue & White Variegated Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, March 12, 2023

Tropical Leaf Bundle

This is a fun shaker card I made using a NEW On Line Bundle
called 'Tropical Leaf' Bundle!
I love that the leaf has a coordinating PUNCH!
WOO HOOO!!!
As you all know that I'm a punch girl.
Check out how I made this a shaker card.....see the fun sequins floating around
inside of the Clear Envelope for the closure.

 Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:
#161249- Tropical Leaf Bundle (stamp set & punch)= $37.75 ON LINE ONLY
#161242- Tropical Leaf stamp set= $20.00 ON LINE ONLY
card stock:
#146981- Shaded Spruce card stock= $9.25 Annual Catalog pg. 123
  • 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • 3 x 4"
  • 2" strip- punch out Sprig
 #159259- Parakeet Party card stock= $9.25 Annual Catalog pg. 122
  • 2 3/4 x 3 3/4"- emboss with Fern Embossing Folder
#159276- Basic White card stock= 10.25 Annual Catalog pg. 123
  • 2 1/2" strip- stamp Tropical Leaf onto & Punch out
  • 1 x 3 3/4"- stamp words onto
  • 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
DSP: 
#160802- Flowers & More 12x12 DSP- Host Reward Spring Mini Catalog pg. 90
  • 4 x 5 1/4"
ink:
#159208- Parakeet Party ink pad= $8.00 Annual Catalog pg. 122 
#147088- Shaded Spruce ink pad= $8.00 Annual Catalog pg. 123
other:
#161248- Tropical Leaf Punch= $22.00 ON LINE ONLY
#102619- Clear Envelopes (50)= $6.00 Annual Catalog pg. 137
#159187- For Everything Fancy Sequins = $15.00 Annual Catalog pg. 141
#158804- Fern 3D Embossing Folder= $9.00 Annual Catalog pg. 176
#161633- Gold & Silver 1/8" Trim= $9.00 ON LINE ONLY
#160449- Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls= $9.00 Spring Mini Catalog- pg. 87 
#157711- Bough Punch= $19.00 Annual Catalog pg. 153
#152815- Foam Adhesive Sheets= $8.00 Annual Catalog pg. 127
#154031- Tear & Tape= $7.00 Annual Catalog pg. 127
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
dimensionals
glue dots  
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday! 
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Hello, Irresistible DSP

This is another pretty card I made using the 
Hello, Irresistible DSP.
 
 Hello, Irresistible 6x6 DSp- #161139= $12.50
 
NOTE that the Loose Frosted Dots, Hello,Irresistible DSP & Irresistible Blooms Dies 
are all out of stock out of stock right now.
Loose Frosted Dots are to be back in stock around 5/1/23.
Irresistible Blooms Dies are to be back in stock around 4/17/23.
Hello, Irresistible DSP  is to be back in stock around 4/3/23/
 
Check out this Crosshatch looking embossing folder.
It is from the NEW Basics 3D Embossing Folder Pack.
#161598- Basics 3D Embossing Folders= $30.00 (package of 3 different images)
To me these look like-
Crosshatch pattern, Dots pattern & Starburst pattern.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Irresistible Blooms'
card stock:
  • Soft Seafoam- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Soft Seafoam- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Basics 3D Embossing Folder (crosshatch pattern)
  • Soft Seafoam- 7/8" strip- stamp words onto
  • Soft Succulent- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Basic White-4x 5 1/4" - for inside of card
designer paper:  Hello, Irresistible DSP- 
  • 3 x 3"
  • 1 1/2 x 5 1/2"
ink: Soft Succulent
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Basics 3D Embossing Folder (crosshatch); White 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon; Iridescent Rhinestones; dimensionals; glue dots; Very Best Trio Punch
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, March 10, 2023

Triple Z fun fold

This card makes me think of Spring!
I love the green grass, full trees & flowers!
I can't wait........
 
This card is a triple z fold that is similar to 

Today's card on this post, is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me
 at my March monthly classes will be making!
 
This triple z fold card is a vertical layout!
 See how cool it looks when it is standing up!
 
Look closely at the punched out layered flower!
I just love it!
This is what it looks like when opened up & laying flat!  
You can see all 3 different layers!

Isn't this Starry Sky just a gorgeous color!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Framed Florets' (words)
card stock:
  • Starry Sky- 5 1/2 x 8 1/4"- score at 2 1/4"; 3 1/4"; 5 1/4" & 6 1/4"- triple z fold for card base
  • Starry Sky- 2 3/4" strip- punch out Decorative Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 3 x 5 1/4"- Layer #1
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 5 1/4"- Layer #2
  • Basic White- 1 3/4 x 5 1/4"- inside of card
  • Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- punch out 1 3/4" circle
  • Basic White- 1/2 x 1 1/2"- stamp words onto for layer #2
  • Sweet Sorbet- 2" strip- punch out 3 flowers & layer together with glue dots
  • Shaded Spruce- 1" strip- punch out leaves
designer paper:  Flowers & More Host DSP- 
  • 2 3/4 x 5"- flower image
  • 2 1/2 x 5"- stripped Starry Sky
  • 1/2 x 3"- Sweet Sorbet thin strip for front of card under circle word layers
ink:  Starry Sky
other: Decorative Circle Punch; 1 3/4" Circle Punch; Petal Park Builder Punch; Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins; dimensionals; glue dots; Simply Scored Scoring Tool

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Hello, Irresistible DSP

This is one of the cards that everyone will be making at my
March monthly card classes.

I used some NEW On Line Products.....
 
NOTE:  I'm so sorry.....but yesterday afternoon the Irresistible Blooms dies went
 out of stock & they will be orderable again around 4/17/23.
Isn't this a pretty Z fold card.
I LOVE this NEW Basic 3D Embossing Folder (dots).
 
Notice how I die cut this circle wreath out.
And the pretty flower is just die cut right from the Hello, Irresistible DSP!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Irresistible Blooms'
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- fold into z for card base
  • Petal Pink-4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss with Basic 3D (Dots) Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"- die cut dots wreath
  • Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & flag end with Banners Pick A Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Hello, Irresistible DSP- 
  • die or fussy cut cut flower out of the DSP
  • 2 x 4 3/4" stripes
ink:  Flirty Flamingo
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Irresistible Blooms Dies - OUT OF STOCK until around 4/17/23; Basic Pearls; White Ribbon or White Twine; Banners Pick A Punch; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Easter Bunny stamp set

THIS OR THAT?
Do you need an Easter card?
or a Baby card?
 
Do you like the background plain?
Or do you like the background embossed like a quilt?
 
This is one of the cards 
that everyone joining me for my March monthly classes will be making!
They will get to choose many different options when creating this card.
 
NOTE:  There is a coordinating Easter Bunny Punch that goes with this stamp,
BUT the Easter Bunny Punch is sold out & not orderable right now.
It will be back in stock around May 15th, 2023.
Which one of these bunnies do you like the best?
Which color do you prefer?
Look at how I stamped the carrot directly over the bunny paws.
I colored the stems green.
AND THEN.......
I stamped the carrot bottom onto a strip of Basic White CS,
colored it & fussy cut it out scissors.
I attached it using a mini dimensional- directly over the stamped carrot.
This bunny I made into an Easter card & I didn't emboss the background.
Check out the cute little carrot that I stamped, colored, fussy cut out with scissors & 
added to the bunnies paws- attaching it with a mini dimensional.
OR would you rather have a baby card?
Notice how I adhered the DSP strips onto the Pool Party CS base
AND then I ran it thru the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, 
using the NEW (starburst pattern) from the Basics 3D Embossing Folder Pack.
 #161598- Basics 3D Embossing Folders= $30.00 (package of 3 different images)
To me these look like-
Crosshatch pattern, Dots pattern & Starburst pattern
Isn't this embossed background just so cool!
AND
I think this bunny is adorable too.
I hope you like it too!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Easter Bunny'; 'Sweet Songbird'-Congratulations words for the baby card
card stock:
  • Pool Party-  4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Pool Party- 3 1/4" strip- die cut scalloped circle
  • Pool Party- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"
  • Pool Party- 1 x 5"
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for outside layer of card
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside layer of card
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp carrot onto & fussy cut out with scissors
  • Basic White- 1/2" or 3/8" strip- stamp words onto
  • THICK Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut stitched circle
  • Blushing Bride- 1" strip- die cut small heart
designer paper:  Design A Daydream DSP- Host reward pack
  • 1 1/4 x 3" (x3)
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Old Olive; Light & Dark Smoky Slate; Light Petal Pink; Light Crumb Cake; Light Pumpkin Pie
other: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Basic 3D Embossing Folders; Stylish Shapes Dies; Layering Circle Dies; dimensionals; mini dimensionals; Pool Party Sheer Ribbon; Teacup Dies (small heart); Solid Faceted Gems
Non SU:  Cotton Ball piece for tail of bunny
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Naturally Gilded Specialty DSP

WOW!
Check these out.......
WHICH do you like better?
THIS (black)? or THAT (white)?
 
On the black one I did a fun embossed resist technique!
This is an old technique that has been around forever.
 
This card is one that everyone stamping with me at my March monthly classes will be making!  They can choose if they want a black base or just want to leave it white!
 
If you CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW you'll find other posts 
I have previously done over the years with this embossed resist technique.  

How did I do this?
NOTE:  This is messy, you might want to wear rubber gloves or use kleenex to hold down the DSP, so that you don't touch it & get ink all over!
  • I drug/rubbed my Memento ink pad directly across the foiled DSP.
  • I then took a kleenex & wiped over the top of the whole piece of DSP.  By doing this- it will remove the ink that is on the copper embossed part to make it shiny again!
So here is the before & after looks!!
 
And check out all of these gorgeous DSP!
#161639- Naturally Gilded 12x12 Specialty DSP= $10.00
 Product colors: Copper, gold, silver, Very Vanilla, Basic White
This is the card with the copper & white background DSP.
Some of the products I used on this card are on line products only & not shown in any catalogs.
  • #161639- Naturally Gilded 12x12 Specialty DSP= $10.00
  • #161598- Basics 3D Embossing Folder= $30.00 (package of 3 different images)
  • #159971- Embossing Additions Tool Kit= $27.00  This kit includes Embossing Buddy, Powder Pal Tray, Crafting Tweezers & Crafting Brush

This is the card that I like the best.

Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this card too!
stamp set:  'Happiness Abounds' (words)
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 6 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold for card base
  • Evening Evergreen- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with embossing folder
  • Evening Evergreen- 3/4 x 4 1/4"- stamp words onto & heat emboss
  • Evening Evergreen- 1 1/2" strip- punch out leaf
  • Copper Foil- 3 x 4"
  • Copper Foil- 1" strip- punch out flower bud 
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Naturally Gilded DSP- 2 3/4 x 3 3/4"
ink:  Memento; Versamark
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Basic 3D Embossing Folder (cross hatch design); Bough Punch; Evening Evergreen 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon; Brushed Metallic Dots (Copper); Metallics Embossing Powders Pack (Cooper); Embossing Additions Tool Kit; Heat Tool; dimensionals; glue dots
Non SU!:  Kleenex
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, March 6, 2023

Silly Goose fun fold

This is a triple flap center gate fold card!
I used the cute little goose from the stamp set-
#160734- Silly Goose= $25.00.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone will be making at my
March monthly classes.
 
Check out how I adhered the goose to the card front.
YES- I used alot of dimensionals so that it won't come off!
I added 9 dimensionals.....in these spots.
And then I added on the square/circle/goose to them.
Notice how I have the 2 flaps attached to the right side.
You'll adhere these first.
AND
then you'll then center the one & attach it to the left side center.
This is what it looks like opened completely up!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Silly Goose'
card stock:
  • Tahitian Tide- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 6 3/8"- fold for card base
  • Tahitian Tide- 3 1/8 x 3 1/8"-layer goose/circle onto
  • Tahitian Tide- 1/2 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White- 3 1/2" strip- die cut stitched circle & stamp/color goose
  • Basic White- 1 3/4 x 4" (x3)
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch ends with Happy Labels Pick A Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Flowers & More DSP- Host reward
  • 1 1/2 x 3 3/4" (x3)
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Parakeet Party, Ligth & Dark Tahitian Tide; Light Pumpkin Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Happy Labels Pick A Punch; Pastel Adhesive Backed Squins; dimensionals; Wink of Stella; Tear & Tape

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, March 5, 2023

Two-Tone Flora Dies

WOW- check out this detailed die!!
It is the Two-Tone Flora Dies- #159181= $36.00.
I used this die to cut out these flower/leaves from the 
Gold Fine Shimmer Paper Pack=- #160428= $10.00 
 (colors of Soft Succulent, Fresh Freesia & Gold)
For the words I used the Something Fancy Bundle- #160425= $45.75.
 
I stamped the words on a strip of Very Vanilla CS & die cut them them out.
 
And to add a little more I punched the Springs & flowers from 
the Bough Punch- #157711= $19.00. 
 
This is just gorgeous in person.....
clean, simple & elegant!
 I love the way it turned out!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Something Fancy' (words)
card stock:
  • Basic Black-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic Black- 2" strip- punch out 2 leaves with Bough Punch
  • Very Vanilla- 1" strip- punch out flower buds with Bough Punch
  • Very Vanilla- 1" strip- stamp words onto & die cut
  • Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
Specialty Paper:  Fine Shimmer Paper (Gold)- 4 1/8 x 3 7/8"- die cut flowers/leaves
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Two-Tone Flora Dies; Something Fancy Dies; Bough Punch; dimensionals; glue dots
On Line product: #159555- GOLD & VANILLA 3/8" (1 CM) SATIN EDGED RIBBON= $8.00
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, March 4, 2023

Simple Saturday!!

It is SIMPLE SATURDAY!
Check out today's card......
I used the 'Sweet Citrus' Bundle to make this fun card!
It is clean & simple!
I used the dsp from the Rain Or Shine DSP pack.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Sweet Citrus'
card stock:
  • Flirty Flamingo- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Mango Melody- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 1 1/8 x 2 1/2"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp grapefruit & leaves & die cut out
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Rain Or Shine DSP- 3 x 4"
ink:  Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Old Olive
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sweet Citrus Dies; Iridescent Rhinestones; dimensionals;
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!
Happy stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE