My gnome!

Last Friday on Valentines Day I shared this cute Valentines Gnome that I made for the kids.

YOU CAN CLICK HERE too see my Valentines gnome post! 

On my post that day I said that I'd share measurements 

& details about this fun fold flat box card.

So read on to find out HOW I DID IT!

And then I hope you try to make one too!

• Start with card stock- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2", 6 1/2", 9" & 10"
• Add  Tear & Tape to the end- like shown.

• Use your Bone Folder & fold "good" on all of the scored lines.
• Remove the Tear & Tape.

• Fold it like down like this.  Notice that the Tear & Tape score line, PLUS the next score line are folded under here.
• Now press down to stick it shut.  
• THIS now forms the box.

•  This is what it looks like when it is now opened up.

• Now adhere your DSP onto it.  The heart image piece is- 4 x 2 1/4".  The striped image piece is- 4 x 2 3/4".

• You can now add the next piece.  It measures- 5 1/4 x 2 3/4"- score at 3 7/8" & 4 7/8".  
• Add Tear & Tape to the end.
• Use your Bone Folder & fold good on all of the scored lines.  

• Flip this over & add 2 strips of Tear & Tape as shown in this photo, to the other side.

• Fold it likes this & remove the 3 strips of Tear & Tape.

• Push your base card all down so that is it laying flat.
• Be sure that you have the little card stock piece you are adding on, so that it is folded like shown above.  
• The 3 strips of Tear & Tape are all facing down.  
• It is important that you line up the right end so that you have it aligned to match up with the edge of the striped designer paper.
• BE SURE you have it centered straight onto your flat card base.
• PRESS DOWN.

• It is now time to add your decorated part.  I used the 2 largest stitched rectangles from the So Sweetly Stitched Dies.  
• I used all punches to make my gnome-
  

1. Pine Tree Punch (hat)
2. Large Ornament Punch (beard)
3. Perennial Flower Punch- (feet)
4. 1/2" Circle Punch- (nose)
5. Dog Builder Punch- (small heart)

• I cut the bottom of the tree off like this for his hat.

•  I cut the tip off of the Large Ornament, like this- for his beard.

•  I cut the top off of one petal on the Perennial Flower Punch, like this- for his feet.

•  It is now finished!
• And this is how adorable it is when it is assembled & standing up!!  

I hope my tutorial has been helpful & you can now make your own 

flat fold box card & a cute little gnome too! 

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me!

Have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thoughtful Blooms!

WOW!  This is a totally Susie card!  You all know I love black & white cards & I am a punch girl!  So this is just a great card & totally me.  

It is clean, simple & cute!  And it is even better when the stamp set- 'Thoughtful Blooms' & coordinating Small Bloom Punch are both Sale-a-bration choices, and I got them for FREE!!!  

OH.....and the neat stripped DSP is from the Golden Honey DSP- which is also another Sale-a-bration choice & I got it for FREE too!

stamp set:  'Thoughtful Blooms'
card stock:

• Thick Whisper White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
• Basic Black- 5 x 3 3/4"; 2" strip- punch out circle using 1 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 2 x 1/4"- flag ends with Paper Snips, fold in half & tuck under circle
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card; 4 1/4" strip- die cut scalloped rectangle

designer paper:  Golden Honey Specialty DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice- 5 x 1"
ink:  Memento
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, So Sweetly Stitched Dies, Small Bloom Punch, Basic Pearls, dimensionals, glue dots, 1" Circle Punch 1 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, Paper Snips

Dressed to Impress

WOW- what a fun girl card!!!  This whole 'Dressed to Impress' SUITE is just adorable!!!

This is a card that I created for my team meeting in December.   And I totally forgot to post it. 

Look at the shoes!  I colored them with some Blackberry Bliss ink refill & my Wink of Stella.  They are nice & sparkly!  

How did I do that?  
I just put a couple drops of Blackberry Bliss ink refill onto a Clear block & then picked up the ink with the Wink of Stella & colored the shoes!

Check out how I colored the White Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon!  I added the little dotted images in this stamp set, along with my Blackberry Bliss ink pad!  It was so easy & so fun to do!

Look at how I stamped the one shoe image, to make a reverse image.  I used my Stamparatus & the Silicone Craft Sheet to transfer the shoe!  This way I had a shoe for the right foot & one for the left foot too!

stamp set:  'Dressed to Impress'
card stock:

• Blackberry Bliss- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" for card base; 4 x 1/4", 4 x 1/4"; 2 3/4" strip- punch out Starburst punch
• Whisper White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the 2" Circle Punch; 4 x 2"- emboss using the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card; 4 x 2"- stamp 2 shoes onto & die cut out
• Crumb Cake- 2 x 1/2"; 1 3/4 x 1 1/4"- to make shoe box

designer paper:  Best Dressed DSP- 4 x 1"; 4 x 1"
ink:  Basic Gray- stamp shoes; Blackberry Bliss- stamp words
ink refill:  Blackberry Bliss- add few drops onto clear block & pick up ink, using the Wink of Stella to color the shoes with
other:  Stamparatus, Silicone Craft Sheet, White Crinkled Ribbon- 7", Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, All Dressed Up Dies, Standard Platform, Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder, 2" Circle Punch, Starburst Punch, Clear Block, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sold Out SAB product!

This is a new message from SU!-

Metallic Baker’s Twine & Sequins Combo Pack Has Sold Out

We have sold out of the Metallic Baker’s Twine & Sequins Combo Pack- item #152314.

As a reminder, supplies are limited for products from the Sale-A-Bration brochure and may run out before the end of the promotion. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank you for your understanding!!!

The Gang's All Meer

Check out these little guys!!  They are so cute!!  They just make me smile!  They look a little ornery!  They are from 'The Gang's All Meer' stamp set on page 3 in the Sale-a-bration Catalog. 

I used the 3D Stone Embossing Folder on page 15 of the Sale-a-bration Catalog on this background.  Isn't it neat!  It comes in the Power of Hope Bundle.  

NOTE:  There isn't a die for the images in this stamp set, so I had to fussy cut out with my Paper Snips the hats, Meer Cat & cactus. 

stamp set:  'The Gang's All Meer'
card stock:

• Grapefruit Grove- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
• Sahara Sand- 4 1/4 x 1 1/2"; 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"- cut circle out of center of this
• Whisper White- 1/4 x 1 1/4"- stamp words onto; 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"- stamp Meer Cat/sand image into this; 1" strip- stamp 2 hats onto this & fussy cut out with your Paper Snips

 SUGGESTION:  Cut the circle out first; lay directly over Whisper White square, so that you have even edges on all 4 sides; then lightly trace around that circle using a pencil; then stamp the Meer Cat/Sand image into that circle- being sure to leave room to add the hat onto his head; erase the pencil traced circle & color the Meer Cat/sand!
ink:  Memento, Grapefruit Grove
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Crumb Cake, Light & Dark Old Olive, Light & Dark Calypso Coral
other:  Big Shot, Standard Platform, Stone 3D Embossing Folder, Blue Embossing Plate, Subtle 3D Embossing Folder, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Shapes Dies (small Circle- measures approx. 1 3/8"), Magnolia Lane Ribbon, dimensionals, glue dots

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Happy Birthday to You!

This stamp set- 'Happy Birthday to You'- is one of the Sale-a-bration choices that you can choose for free with a $50 product order!  And then SU! just added the Birthday Dies, that coordinate with it- as one of the NEW Coordination Products!

You can CLICK HERE to see the Coordination products & find out more information about them!

Even though the name of this stamp set has birthday in it, I honestly think that this stamp set is super elegant & makes a fabulous birthday or wedding cake!

I choose Purple Posy & Highland Heather for this card, and added some Gold Foil too!!!  I embossed the cake/flowers & the words, using Gold Embossing Powder.

So what do you think?  Don't you think it would make a great card for many different occasions!  

stamp set:  'Happy Birthday to You'
card stock:

• Purple Posy- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 5/8 x 2"- stamp words onto & heat emboss; 3" strip- stamp cake onto & heat emboss & die cut out; 1 1/2" strip- stamp cake image- being sure to get flowers on it & heat emboss & die cut out
• Highland Heather- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using Layered Leaves 3D Embossing Folder
• Whisper White-  3 1/2" strip- die cut large Stitched Circle; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card; 4 x 1/2"
• Gold Foil- 4 x 1/4"; 7/8" x 2 1/4"; 2" strip- die cut cake stand

ink:  Versamark
Stampin' Blends:  Light Highland Heather other:  Gold Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Gold Enamel Dots, Wink of Stella, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Birthday Dies, Stitched Shapes Dies (Large Circle), Standard Platform, Layered 3D Leaves Embossing Folder, dimensionals

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

'Special Someone'

You all know that I love black & white cards.  So here is a black & white card with a splash of yellow added to it!!  Check out this cute little mouse holding a flower.  He is from the 'Special Someone' stamp set on page 36 in the Mini Catalog. 

You can CLICK HERE to see another card I made with this 'Special Someone' stamp set.  I used the racoon image from it on this card. 

stamp set: 'Special Someone'
card stock:

• Thick Whisper White- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
• Basic Black- 4 x 5 1/4"; 2 x 2"; 5 1/4 x 1"
• Whisper White- 3 3/4" x 5"; 2 1/4" strip- stamp mouse onto to & die cut circle out; 2 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut out with stitched rectangle
• Crushed Curry- 2 1/2" strip- die cut circle out

designer paper:  Golden Honey Specialty DSP- 3 x 3 3/4"ink:  Mementoother:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Shapes (Circles), So Sweetly Stitched (rectangle), Watercolor Pencil (Crushed Curry), Crushed Curry Seam Binding Ribbon, dimensionals, Glue Dots, Basic Pearl

I hope you have a SPECIAL Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Under My Umbrella

These rain drops, boots & umbrella make me think of Spring!!  It is bright & cheery & fun!  I used the 'Under My Umbrella' Bundle on page 42 in the Mini Catalog for this card! 

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my February monthly classes made.  

Check out the umbrella!  It is from the Pleased to Punch DSP that is one of the Coordination Products that just became available this month!  You can CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT IT!

Check out the boots.  I stamped them onto a strip of Crushed Curry card stock, using my Memento ink.  I then fussy cut them out, using my Paper Snips.  If you look closely at them you can see the little dots I added to them using the White Chalk Marker.  Cool huh!

I used the Umbrella Builder Punch to put the umbrella image from the Pleased to Punch DSP.  Every sheet of DSP in this package is just awesome!  But you know I'm a punch girl........so this is so totally me!

Pleased As Punch 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper – #153558 = $11.50

Coordinates with the Small Bloom Punch (SAB), the Heart Punch Pack (Mini Catalog), the Tulip Builder Punch (Mini Catalog) and the Builder Umbrella Punch (Mini Catalog).

 

stamp sets:  'Under My Umbrella' & 'Label Me Pretty' (for inside words)
card stock:

• Balmy Blue- 7 3/4 x 4 1/4"- sore at 5 1/2"
• Pool Party- 4 x 2 3/4"
• Whisper White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut scalloped rectangle, 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
• Crushed Curry- 1 1/2" strip- stamp boots onto & fussy cut out with Paper Snips, 4 1/4 x 3" 

designer paper:  Pleased to Punch-- strip- punch out umbrella, 4 x 2"- raindrops
ink:  Memento
other:  Crushed Curry Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon, White Chalk Marker, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, So Sweetly Stitched Dies, Paper Snips, Umbrella Builder Punch, dimensionals, glue dots

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

A Valentines Gnome!

Happy Valentines Day to you!!!!

I LOVE this cute Valentines card that I made for all of the kids!  It turned out super cute & is totally me!  I can't wait to see what the boys think of it when I give it to them.  I know that Drake will love it!  He is my stamper! 

I used the 'Heartfelt' Bundle- stamp set & Heart Punches, along with the coordinating From My Heart Specialty DSP.   Plus the awesome So Sweetly Stitched Dies!

Gnomes are just super popular right now & I've seen several of them in various styles.  I made mine a little different.  This is a fun fold flat box card.  I made it differently too, as usually this box is to stand up- but I laid mine on the side.  

You can CLICK on this link to see another flat fold card that I did a few years ago!

I used all punches to make my gnome-

• Pine Tree Punch (hat)
• Large Ornament Punch (beard)
• Perennial Flower Punch- (feet)
• 1/2" Circle Punch- (nose)
• Dog Builder Punch- (small heart) 

Can you see how the left side forms a "box"!  I actually put a Rice Crispie treat in it for the kids.  

NOTE:  You could slide some cash into the box too & then it would fit into a regular stampin' up envelope (A-2).  Since I added the Rice Crispie treat, I put my card into a 6 x 8" bag & tied it shut with some red ribbon.

I have lots of photos taken & I will type up a step-by-step tutorial for you on how to make this flat box card sometime soon!

Wishing you a very special Valentines Day today!  And I hope you can enjoy it with a special loved one!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A sour cream container= Monster Valentine!

Do you need a quick & cute little treat holder?  Make one of these sour cream containers!  Be sure you keep reading to the end of this post, as I have a tutorial- including step-by-step instructions & photos, so you can make it!

This Monster just makes me smile!!!  This is the Monster that Brody choose for his Valentine treat.  Check out the tag.....isn't it just stinkin' cute!!

This Monster too, is from the 'Boo to You' Halloween stamp set in the 2019 Holiday Catalog.  I used this same stamp set yesterday on my post, for Drakes Monster Valentine!

Brody's Valentines have Ring Pops inside of the little sour cream container we made!  

I used several retired products for this Monster treat.  BUT HERE are the CURRENT Stampin' Up! products- Lovely Lipstick card stock, Memento Pad, Dark Real Red Stampin' Blend, Light Night of Navy Stampin' Blend, Light & Dark Crumb Cake Stampin' Blend, Dimensionals, Glue Dots.  

How did we make the Sour Cream container?   

• 6x6" DSP
• Add Tear & Tape along 2 sides
• Roll the DSP & make into a tube.
• Press down good, using a bone folder.
• Press shut the one end you have the Tear & Tape onto, using a bone folder.
• Twist the container so that the sides on the other end of the container are opposite from the adhered end.
• Use a hole punch & go through both layers on the open end.
• PUT YOUR RING POP or other treat into the container NOW.
• Put ribbon through the hole, slip on your tag & tie it all shut!

 NOTE:  Be sure you use a bone folder to press the edge seams down good- so that the Tear & Tape is stuck & it doesn't pop open.  

Here I used the current From My Heart Specialty DSP.  

1.  6x6" DSP- add Tear & Tape to 2 sides. 
NOTE:  This is the inside of the sour cream container I'm making.

  2.  Roll the container into a tube like this, sticking it together.

3.  Stick the end together like this.

4.  Twist the container & have the opposite edges of the other end meet.
5.  Punch a hole all the way through both layers on the end. 

6.  Use approx. 6" of ribbon, put it through thew hole & tie it.  This is to hold your sour cream container shut. 

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

A Monster Valentine!!!

Check out Drake's cute valentine treat!!  He choose the monster from the 'Boo To You' stamp set that was in the 2019 Holiday Catalog!  

This 'Boo To You' stamp set was actually one of the Halloween choices & it is now retired.  Usually I don't make nor share projects using retired items.....but this one was too cute to not share!  

Plus- keep reading, as I wanted to give you the dimensions on how to make this sucker treat cover!

This is super cute & super easy to make!

Dimensions:

• 3 x 7"
• Score at 1/2", 3 1/2" & 6 1/2"

Fold in half & make a small punch through the center to slide your sucker into.
Put Tear & Tape along the top edge. 
Add your sucker (we put a glue dot on ours to hold it in).
Fold in half & attach the 2 top folds together.

NOTE:  Be sure you stamp & decorate your sucker cover before you fold it & add your sucker to it.

This is what we did to the back of it.

We stamped the monster in Memento ink & colored it with Stampin' Blends.

**The stamp set, ribbon & the heart punch are also both retired too.   

I will be making another little treat like this & post it using all current products so that you can see that!!  So stay tuned & be sure you check back. 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Lovely Lily Pad!

Wow!!  I can honestly say that this 'Lovely Lily Pad' stamp set in the Sale-a-bration Catalog wasn't my favorite when I first looked at the catalog......but I do LOVE this card!!!  And this was so much fun to create with when I used it!

This card combines together the 'Lovely Lily Pad' stamp set, the Lily Pad Dies & the Lily Impressions DSP.  You can find all of these in the Sale-a-bration Catalog on pages 4-6.  All 3 of these are products that you can get for FREE with a product order from now, through 3/3/2020 (or while supplies last).

This is one of the cards that everyone joining me for my February monthly card classes made.  I can honestly say it was the favorite of many friends that made it at my classes!  And I was so happy to hear the comments & awhhsss as they were making it!

It is very detailed!  But it sure is a stunning card in person!

I have included all of the supplies & the measurements for you here-
stamp set:  'Lovely Lily Pad' & Itty Bitty Greetings'
card stock:

• Pretty Peacock- 5 1/2 x 11"- score at 1 11/16"; 3 3/8"; 7 5/8" & 9 3/8"; 3 x 4 1/4"; 3/4" strip (for die)
• Gorgeous Grape- 4 1/4" strip- to die cut stitched rectangle
• Pool Party- 2 1/2 x 3 5/8"
• Highland Heather- 2 3/4" strip- stamp Lily onto & die cut out; 3 3/4 x 1/2"- stamp words onto & flag the one end with your Paper Snips
• Whisper White- 2 3/4 x 4"- for inside of card; 2 3/4" strip- die cut out stitched circle

designer paper:  Lily Impressions DSP- 5 1/4 x 1 1/2" (x2); 1" strip- stamp lily pad onto & die cut out
ink:  Gorgeous Grape & Pretty Peacock
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Lily Pad Dies, Stitched Shapes (circle), Stitched So Sweetly Die (rectangle), Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins, Gorgeous Grape Striped Ribbon, dimensionals, glue dots, Wink of Stella, Paper Snips

It is a fun fold.....look at it when it is standing up!

I hope you have a TERRIFIC TUesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thoughtful Blooms!

Here is another one of the cards that everyone made this month that joined me for my February monthly stamp classes!

I used 3 Sale-a-bration choices to make this card.

• Thoughtful Blooms stamp set
• coordinating Small Bloom Punch
• Golden Honey Specialty DSP

I will share more info soon.......crazy week & gotta run!

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

Positive Thoughts

I used the NEW Coordination Nature's Thoughts Dies & the coordinating Positive Thoughts stamp set when making this card.  Look at the neat stitching along the edge of the rectangle die.  

The stamp set is in the Mini Catalog on pg.  23.  The Nature's Thoughts Dies will be available until March 31st or while supplies last.  You can CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION the Coordination Products!

This is the bonus card that everyone stamping with me at all of my February stamp classes this month will be making.

It is simple, yet elegant!   I love putting purple & green together, as it reminds me of my grandma.

stamp set: 'Positive Thoughts'
card stock:

• Purple Posy- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Pear Pizzazz- 4 1/2 x 3 1/4" 
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card; 4 1/4" strip- to die cut stitched rectangle; 2" strip- stamp flower onto & die cut out; 2 3/4" strip- stamp leaves onto & die cut out

ink:  Highland Heather & Pear Pizzaz
other:  Big Shot; Magnetic Platform; Nature's Thoughts Dies; Basic Rhinestones; dimensionals; Wink of Stella

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