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Sunday, July 21, 2024

FREE SHIPPING from Stampin' Up! on Tuesday, 7/23/24!

Wow- Stampin' Up!  just announced this!!
Surprise! 
There will be FREE SHIPPING on July 23, 2024- for this one day only!
AND you will also earn $5 bonus coupon(s) to spend in August for every $50.
 
You can shop and save FREE SHIPPING on all qualifying orders of $75 or more.
What a great way to stock up on all your favorite products from the catalog, Online Exclusives, kits, and more!
 
You can order from my ONLINE STORE by CLICK HERE! 
 
Happy Shopping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Iconic Celebrations heart card

 
 Here is another quick card I made last night using some coordinating products that are  
 
are both great for all occasions!!  
You will want to add them to your "Wish List"!

Anyone can order these Online Exclusive products -either on line or at a class.
Just because they are Online Exclusive- this just means 
that they are not in any published publications.  
Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this card too.
stamp set:  Iconic Imagery
card stock:
  • Cherry Cobbler- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Cherry Cobbler- 1/2 x 4"
  • Cherry Cobbler- 1" strip- die cut small heart
  • Basic White-1" strip- stamp words & die cut
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Iconic Celebrations DSP-
  • 3 x 4"
ink: Cherry Cobbler
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Iconic Imagery Dies- die cut label & small heart;  Baker's Twine Essentials Pack; Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels; dimensionals; glue dots



Saturday, July 20, 2024

Iconic Celebrations Simple Saturday

It is SIMPLE Saturday!
For today's quick card I used some NEW Online Exclusive products!

Anyone can order these Online Exclusive products -either on line or at a class.
Just because they are Online Exclusive- this just means 
that they are not in any published publications.  
Check out the words!
I stamped these words onto a strip of Basic White card stock
and then fussy cut them out using my Paper Snip Scissors. 

The little stars where die cut directly from the DSP.

Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this card too.
stamp set:  Iconic Imagery
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Moody Mauve- 2 3/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Moody Mauve- 3/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic White-1 3/4" strip- stamp words & fussy cut around using Paper Snip Scissors
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Iconic Celebrations DSP-
  • 2 x 5 1/4"
  • 2 1/2 x 3"
  • die cut 3 small stars from DSP
ink:  Moody Mauve
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Iconic Imagery Dies; 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim; Rhinestone Basic Jewels; dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, July 19, 2024

Zinnia fun fold card

Here is a fun fold Zinnia card.
Aren't these flowers so pretty!
 
I cut these flowers/leaves directly from the DSP!
WOW- it was so easy to do! 
NOTE:  Some of the flowers/leaves in this DSP print coordinate exactly with the dies,
but these flowers that I used on this card do not have any dies to coordinate with them.
 
I used the 
and the coordinating 

Both of these items are Online Exclusive products.
Anyone can order these- on line or at a class.
Just because they are Online Exclusive- this just means 
that they are not in any published publications. 
The card looks like this as you are opening it up!
I even stamped & added some words on the inside.
Which Zinnia color is your favorite? 
Melon Mambo, Highland Heather or Petal Pink?
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
card stock:
  • Melon Mambo- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 3/4" & 7"- for card base
  • Melon Mambo- 3/4 x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words & fussy cut with Paper Snip Scissors
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • 2 1/2 x 5 1/4"(left edge)
  • 1 1/4 x 5 1/4" (right edge)
  • 3 x 4"(under 3 flowers)
  • 3 flowers & 3 leaves- fussy cut out with Paper Snip Scissors
ink:  Melon Mambo & Memento
other: Paper Snip Scissors; Iridescent 1/2" Stripped Ribbon; Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins- Online Exclusive; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Greatest Adventure Train card

Wow- this is such a detailed stamp set!
Isn't this a great guy card!
 
I used the NEW
NOTE that anyone can order these- on line or at a class.
Just because they are Online Exclusive- this just means that they are 
not in any published publications.  
This is what the card looks like standing up!
It is a fun fold card called a Dutch door fold.
Isn't it cool!
This is what the card looks like when opened up!

Here are the supplies & measurements.
card stock:
  • Misty Moonlight- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for card base
  • Misty Moonlight- 2 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2 & fold in half.  Adhere to the bottom for the card base
  • Misty Moonlight-3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Misty Moonlight- 5/8 x 3"
  • Mossy Meadow- 3 3/4 x 4 3/4"
  • Basic White- 3 x 4"- stamp train onto this
  • Basic White- 3/8 x 2 3/4"- stamp words onto for card front
  • Basic White- 2 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • 2 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Misty Moonlight
other:  Tinsel Gems Four Pack (blue); dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Changing Leaves Fall card


You all know that I love Fall.....
so I just couldn't resist using this NEW stamp set & Fall DSP!
 This is a totally Susie card & I love the way it turned out!
 
NOTE that anyone can order these- on line or at a class.
Just because they are Online Exclusive- this just means that they are 
not in any published publications. 
I used an awesome NEW bundle!!
This bundle is 
includes photopolymer stamp set; dies & hybrid embossing folder.
And I combined this NEW DSP with it.
#164193- Iconic Celebrations DSP= $12.50
WOW- notice all of the detail in these embossed leaves- 
is just gorgeous in person!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Changing Leaves'
card stock:
  • Basic Beige- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic Beige- 3" strip- die cut circle
  • Basic Beige- 2 3/4" strip- stamp leaf & punch out with 2 3/8" Circle Punch
  • Basic Beige- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & angle cut ends with Paper Snips
  • Cajun Craze- 4 x 4"- Emboss with Changing Leaves 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"
designer paper:  Iconic Celebration DSP-
  • 3/4 x 5"
ink:  Cajun Craze
Stampin' Blends:  Cajun Craze
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Changing Leaves 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Spotlight on Nature Dies; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; dimensionals; glue dots; Paper Snips; Wink of Stella
Sneak Peek:  Cajun Craze Linen Thread- available in the September-December Mini Catalog
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Wildly Flowering card

 
This Wildly Flowering DSP is just so pretty!
So I made this DSP to be the star of the show on today's card.
It is simple, elegant & I love it!

 #163323- Wildly Flowering DSP= $12.50- pg. 41
The words are from one of my favorite stamp sets-
#161277- Layering Leaves= $24.00 on page 77
Here are the supplies & measurements so that you can make this card too.
stamp set:  'Layering Leaves'
card stock:
  • Moody Mauve- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Moody Mauve- 2 3/4" strip- punch out with 2 3/8" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words & punch out with 2" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 1 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White-  4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Wildly Flowering DSP-
  • 3 x 4"
  • 3 x 3"
ink:  Moody Mauve
other:  2 3/8" Circle Punch; 2" Circle Punch; Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim; 2023-2025 Opaque Sparkle Dots; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, July 15, 2024

Simply Zinnia thank you card

Wow- aren't these flowers to pretty!
 
Yesterday was a great day of stamping with many that joined me.
I am so thankful & love getting to stamp & share with you!
 
For today's card I used the awesome 
 
What does this mean?
ANYONE can order these products- on line or at a class.
These online  products are only shown on line & are not in any publications.
So you can click HERE  to see the Online Exclusive items.
OR you can click on the images below in my supply list to take 
you directly to those products in my online store! 
BE SURE YOU CLICK ON MY SUPPLY LIST I have at the bottom of this post.
This will take you directly to my online store- 
& all of the products I used in creating this card will be there,
including product names, numbers & prices!

Here are the supplies & measurements so that you can create this card too.
stamp set:  'Simply Zinnia'- Online Exclusive
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Flirty Flamingo- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"
  • Flirty Flamingo- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Flirty Flamingo- 2 1/2" strip die cut flowers
  • Melon Mambo- 2 1/2" strip- die cut flowers
  • Garden Green- 2 1/2" strip- stamp leaves & die cut them
  • Lemon Lolly- 1" strip- die cut center of flowers
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"- emboss with Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
inks:  Flirty Flamingo & Garden Green
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine  Specialty Plate; Blooming Pearls; dimensionals; glue dots
retired:  Gold Cord- so sorry I didn't realize that this was retired

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

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Frosted Forest trees

Look at these pretty trees!
 
Everyone stamping with me at my July monthly classes
will be making this card!
 
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.
 
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.
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
  • 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

Friday, July 12, 2024

Round We Go Stampin' Up! Bundle

Here is a FUN card that could celebrate many different occasions.
Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation, etc.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my
July monthly classes will be making.
 
I used the 
#163730- Round We Go Bundle= $45.00 pg. 63
#163569- Labeled With Love Punch= $23.00 pg. 58 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Round We Go'
card stock:
  • Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Real Red- 1 x 4 1/4"
  • Real Red- 1 1/2" strip- punch out with Labeled With Love Punch- cut in half & adhere behind punched out white words
  • Real Red- 2" strip- die cut starburst
  • Real Red- 1" strip- die cut small circle
  • Blueberry Bushel- 3 3/4 x 4 3/4"
  • Blueberry Bushel- 2" strip- die cut starburst
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 1/4"- stamp small starbursts diagonally onto this using Blueberry Bushel ink
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Labeled With Love Punch
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp large starburst onto & die cut
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 1/4"- for inside of card
  • 1 3/4" strip- die cut starburst out of White Glimmer
ink:  Blueberry Bushel
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Round We Go Dies; Labeled With Love Punch; Petal Pink/White 1/4" Diagonal Ribbon; Basic Rhinestone Jewels

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

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Changing Leaves Fun Fold card

Here is a fun z fold card using the
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me 
at my upcoming July monthly stamp classes will be making.
 
#164139- Changing Leaves Bundle= $54.00
includes photopolymer stamp set; dies & hybrid embossing folder.
 
 #164324- Season of Green & Gold Specialty DSP= $16.50 
I love all of the detail in this embossing folder.
And it is so cool that you can cut & emboss at the same time!
WOW!
I HOPE you like this card as much as I do!
I think it could be used for many different occasions.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
card stock:
  • Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4"- fold for card base
  • Old Olive- 3 1/2 x 4 1/4"- die cut/emboss leaf- add Old Olive ink over it using Blending Brush
  • Old Olive- 3 1/2" strip- stamp words & die cut with stitched oval
  • Basic Beige- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Changing Leaves Embossing Folder
  • Very Vanilla- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
  • 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"- diagonal cut (use half for this card & save the other half for another card)
ink:  Old Olive
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Specialty Plate; Opal Rounds Assortment (clear); dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Season of Green & Gold Specialty DSP

 WOW!
Check out these cards!!!
 
I used the same DSP, Dies, embellishments & ribbon for all of these 4 cards.
BUT for the card bases are I used 2 different colors.
 
I need your help.....
Which color do you like the best for the card base?
*TOP 2 cards are Garden Green
AND
*BOTTOM 2 cards are Wild Wheat!
 
Everyone joining me to stamp at my July monthly 
stamp classes will be making this card.
I am just not sure yet which color they will make......
that is why I need your help in deciding which color I should use for the card base.
 
 
I will update this post sometime next week 
with the supplies, measurements, details & a pattern on how to make this fun fold card.
 
So be sure you leave me a comment on which color you like the best.
And be sure you stop back by again soon for the rest of the info about this card.
 
THANK YOU!!
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Tune In Bundle

Check out this old TV.
This is such a FUN retro card!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me 
at my July monthly classes will be making!
 
I used the
#163637- Tune In Bundle= $41.25- pg. 67
Isn't is cool!
This is a fun fold card.
It looks like this when it is opened up!
This card would be good for many different occasions & for many different people.
Who do you know that would love this retro tv card?
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Tune In'
card stock:
  • Pecan Pie- 4 1/4 x 7 3/4"- score at 5 1/2"
  • Pecan Pie- 3 1/4 x 8"- score at 4"
  • Pecan Pie- 2 3/4" strip- stamp tv onto & die cut
  • Basic Black- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 3 x 3 3/4"
  • Smoky Slate- 1 3/4" strip- die cut TV screen
  • Blueberry Bushel- 1 1/2" strip- die cut
  • Poppy Parade- 1 1/2" strip- die cut
  • Petunia Pop- 1 1/2" strip- die cut
  • Summer Splash- 1 1/2" strip- die cut
  • Daffodil Delight- 1 1/2" strip- die cut
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto for front of TV
  • Basic White- 3 x 3 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:
  • Country Woods DSP- 2x 4"
  • Silver Foil- 1 1/2" strip
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Tune In Dies; Adhesive-Backed Textured Dots; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE