Nothing Better Than with Happiest of Birthdays!

Fun, fun fun!!  Oh I love this card!  It is a totally "Susie" card. 

I used these NEW products:

• 'Nothing Better Than' stamp set
• 'Happiest of Birthdays' stamp set
• Flowers for Every Season DSP
• 2020-2022 In Color DSP (Cinnamon Cider)
• Dark Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blend
• Fancy Tag Topper Punch
• Dainty Diamonds Embossing Folder

You know I love 'hot' drinks- coffee, tea, hot chocolate, chai, etc.  So this was really a fun card for me to make!
 
And don't you just love this NEW Cinnamon Cider 2020-2022 In Color!!  It sure fills a void spot in the colors that we really needed!!  And I'm super excited about it & look forward to creating with it & combining it with so many of the other colors. 

 I colored the Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon 

with my Dark Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blend.

I also used my Dark Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blend to color the Basic Rhinestones too!

So what do you think?  Do you like it?

stamp set:  'Nothing Better Than' & 'Happiest of Birthdays'
card stock:

• Cinnamon Cider- 4 1/4 x 11'- score at 5 1/2'- fold in half for card base; 2 x 3 1/4"- punch end with the Fancy Tag Topper Punch & then emboss using the Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder
• Whisper White- 3 x 5"- stamp words in the upper right corner; 2 3/4" strip punch out with the Rectangle Postage Stamp Punch & stamp cup & steam images onto; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Flowers for Every Season- 5 1/2 x 1"(stripes) & 4 x 1" (lattice); 2020-2022 In Color DSP (Cinnamon Cider)- 5 x 1" (circles)
ink:  Cinnamon Cider
Stampin' Blend:  Dark Cinnamon Cider 
other:  Die Cutting & Embossing Machine; Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder; Basic Rhinestones- colored with the Dark Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blend; Banner Triple Punch; Rectangle Postage Stamp Punch; Fancy Tag Topper Punch; Crinkled Whisper White Seam Binding Ribbon- colored with the Dark Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blend; dimensionals; glue dots

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

  

 

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Forever Fern

Check out how I used the awesome Greenery Embossing Folder 

with some vellum, on this card front!

This is a gorgeous monochromatic card made using the 

NEW Just Jade In Color!!

Here are the NEW products that I used:

• 2020-2022 In Color- Just Jade card stock
• 2020-2022 In Color- Just Jade ink
• Flowers for Every Seasons (Just Jade dots)
• Greenery Embossing Folder
• Forever Fern stamp set
• Arrange a Wreath (words)
• Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack

stamp set:  'Forever Fern' & 'Arrange a Wreath' (words)
card stock:

• Just Jade-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 2 3/4 x 4"
• Whisper White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut using Stitched So Sweetly Dies & stamp leaves onto; 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut out using Stitched So Sweetly Dies; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
• Vellum- 5 x 3 3/4"

designer paper:  Flowers for Every Season
ink:  Just Jade
other:  Die Cutting/Embossing Machine; Greenery Embossing Folder; Stitched So Sweetly Dies; Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Hooray To You

Check out this cool birthday card!!  

It is a fun fold!  

I just love it!  

I used the 'Hooray To You' stamp set that is in the Beginners Brochure! 

You can CLICK HERE to see that brochure!

This is what it looks like when you open it up!

Aren't these words just great!!!  

This is from the 'Happiest of Birthdays'.  

Check it out on page 103 in the Annual Catalog!

This is only shown, so that you can see how the base piece is.  

The base measures 4 1/4 x 7 3/4"- score at 5 1/2" & then 

I used the Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder on the bottom part.

How did I make the balloon this color?

• Ink the entire stamp using the Magenta Madness ink.
• Using a Sponge Dauber with the Gorgeous Grape ink, randomly add dots directly onto the stamp.
• I usually 'breath' onto the stamp to make sure that the ink is moist. 
• AND THEN- Press it onto the Whisper White card stock!

stamp set:  'Hooray to You' & 'Happiest of Birthdays'

card stock:

• Magenta Madness- 4 1/4 x 7 3/4"- score at 5 1/2"- fold & use the Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder on the bottom of this; 3 1/4 x 4 1/2"
• Gorgeous Grape- 3 3/4 x 10"- score at 5"- fold in half; 1" strip- punch out flowers
• Whisper White- 3 x 4 1/4"- for outside of card; 3 x 4 1/4"- for inside of card

ink:  Magenta Madness & Gorgeous Grape

other:  Die Cutting & Embossing Machine; Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder; Magenta Madness Ribbon; Confetti Flowers Border Punch; White Chalk Marker; dimensionals; glue dots; Sponge Daubers

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

Framed for You!

I made a fun daisy card, using a new set called- 'Framed for You'!!  It is on page 47 in the Annual Catalog. 

Here are the new products I used when creating this card:

• 'Framed for You' stamp set
• In Good Taste DSP
• Bumble Bee card stock
• Bumble Bee ink pad
• Bumble Bee Gingham Ribbon
• Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder
• Rectangle Postage Stamp Punch- *NOTE slid the end back into the front side of the punch & re-punched this that it would be SMALLER for just the words. 
• Confetti  Flowers Border Punch
• Playing With Patterns Resin Dots

Both of these card are exactly the same, but I changed the color of the base.  I like them both, but I think that the Bumble Bee base just make the card brighter.  What do you think?

stamp set:  'Framed for You'
card stock:

• Bumble Bee- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 2" strip- punch out for words using Rectangle Postage Stamp & re-punch again to make it smaller
• Early Espresso-3 1/2 x 4 3/4"; 4 1/4 x 1"- emboss with Tasteful Textures 3D Embossing; 1" strip- punch out flowers using the Confetti Flowers Border Punch & punch the end with the Lovely Labels Pick A Punch
• Whisper White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/2"- stamp daisies onto this for the card front; 4 x 5 1/4"- for the inside of the card.

designer paper:  In Good Taste DSP-
inks:  Early Espresso & Bumble Bee
other:  Die Cutting/Embossing Machine; Tasteful Textures Embossing Folder; Rectangle Postage Stamp; Lovely Labels Pick A Punch; Confetti Flowers Border Punch; Playing with Patterns Resin Dots; Bumble Bee Gingham Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

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

SUSIE

Ridiculously Awesome!

This is a bright & cherry card using the new stamp set called- 'Ridiculously Awesome', along with the Ornate Garden DSP.  

Check out the NEW Vellum Square Doilies.  Cool huh!

I hope this card brings a smile to your face!!!  

stamp set:  "Ridiculously Awesome'
card stock:

• Old Olive- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base; 1 1/4 x 4 1/2"
• Early Espresso- 4 1/4" strip- die cut stitched rectangle
• Bumble Bee- 4 1/4" strip- die cut stitched rectangle
• Whisper White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut Label Die; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Ornate Garden DSP- 4 x 2"
inks:  Early Espresso & Bumble Bee
other:  Die Cutting Machine; Tasteful Labels Dies; Stitched So Sweetly Dies; Gold Enamel Dots; Vellum Doily; Bumble Bee Gingham Ribbon- 4"; dimensionals; glue dots

I am headed off today to connect with several of my stamping friends today!!  Several of them I haven't seen for a few months- so I can't wait!  Tonight Trey & Masen have a baseball game, so we'll be going to that.  
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Hooray To You!

Wow- can you believe that Ainslee turned 3 years old on Thursday?  Today we'll go up to their home for cake & ice cream!  She is super excited & is becoming quite the big girl!  Time just flies, as she is our youngest grandchild.

So this is the card I made for her birthday.  I used the 'Hooray To You' stamp set.  

Ainslee loves pink & purple- so this is totally her.  I can't wait for her to see it!  She loves cards & she loves to stamp.

If you look closely at this balloon, can you tell that it is different colors?  I had fun playing with this set, trying different techniques to add multiple colors to the balloon. Sometime later this week I'll share photos & steps on how I did this!

This is a z fold card.  The front fold back.

stamp set:  'Hooray To You'
card stock:

• Gorgeous Grape- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- "z fold" for card base; 3 1/4 x 4 3/4"; 1" strip- punch out little flowers
• Magenta Madness- 4 x 5 1/4"; 1" strip- punch out little flowers
• Whisper White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card; 3 x 4 1/2"- stamp balloon onto this for the front of the card

designer paper:  Artistry Blooms DSP- 4 x 1"; 4 x 1"
ink:  Magenta Madness
other:  Confetti Flowers Border Punch; Basic Pearls; Magenta Madness Ribbon; Dimensionals; Glue Dots

 Here is our sweet little Ainslee!

She is so sweet!

CAN'T BELIEVE SHE IS ALREADY 3 YEARS OLD!

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

Ridiculously Awesome!

Check out the card I whipped up to share with you today!  It makes me smile & I hope it does you too!  It is clean & simple, yet so pretty!

Don't we all love positive thoughts & sunshine!  Well, this 'Ridiculously Awesome' stamp set has just that!  And I combined these words with the beautiful Ornate Garden DSP!  I love the way it turned out & hope you do too!

Here are the NEW Products that I used:

• 'Ridiculously Awesome' stamp set
• Ornate Garden DSP
• Bumble Bee Gingham Ribbon
• Tasteful Labels Dies
• Gold Glitter Enamel Dots

stamp set:  'Ridiculously Awesome'
card stock:

• Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 1/2 x 5 1/2"
• Bumble Bee- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
• Early Espresso- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
• Whisper White-  2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut out; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Ornate Garden DSP-
inks:  Early Espresso & Bumble Bee
other:  Die Cutting Machine; Tasteful Labels Dies; Bumble Bee Gingham Ribbon- 4"; Gold Glitter Enamel Dots; Dimensionals; Glue Dots

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

More- Celebrate Sunflowers!

I am lovin' these sunflowers in this 'Celebrate Sunflowers' bundle.......and I can't stop creating with it.  The neat thing is that each sunflower can all be so different looking!  

And I am also using several of the NEW 2020-2022 In Colors on this card!!!!

• Misty Moonlight
• Just Jade
• Cinnamon Cider
• Bumble Bee

This is what this card looks like when it is opened up!

Notice how I die cut out 2 of the Sunflowers.  The front sunflower is stamped.  The back sunflower (isn't stamped), it is just laid over the top of the front (top) one so that it helps make it more secure & better attached to the card.

This is how I made the center of the sunflower.  I actually just cut a 1 3/4 x 11" strip & got 4 centers out of it.  Notice how I only used part of the die.  I only wanted the center part.  This die has all of the outline sunflower images around the center (circle) part, so I took my Paper Snips & cut that all off!

I then die cut another little circle for the center, using the center circle die.  And I pressed this into the center of the flower stamp, using my Cinnamon Cider ink.  And then you could add some Wink of Stella if you want too!

Isn't this a bright, cheery & fun summer card!

stamp set:  'Celebrate Sunflowers'
card stock:

• Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base & then fold back top part of card, for the diagonal
• Just Jade- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"- diagonal cut & use one triangle; 2" strip- stamp 2 leaves onto & die cut out; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
• Bumble Bee- 3 1/2" strip- stamp big Sunflower onto & die cut out
• Cinnamon Cider- 1 3/4" strip- die cut center of sunflower; 1' strip- die cut little circle center of flower
• Whisper White- 4 x 3/4"- stamp words onto & punch both ends with the Lovely Labels Pick A Punch

designer paper:  Flowers For Every Season- 3 x 3"- diagonal cut & use one triangle; 4 x 1"
inks:  Misty Moonlight; Just Jade; Bumble Bee; Cinnamon Cider
other:  Die Cutting Machine; Sunflowers Dies; Misty Moonlight Ribbon; Lovely Labels Pick A Punch; dimensionals; glue dots

Isn't this Flowers of Every Season DSP just totally gorgeous!!  It was my inspiration for creating this card!  

WOW!!!!

Just look at all of these different sunflowers!

The colors of them are just awesome!!

This photo can give us all some great inspiration when 

creating with this 'Celebrate Sunflowers' bundle!

Thanks to my downline, Von- for sharing this photo with my Iowa Inkers team.

I thought it was so cool, that I just had to share it here with all of you too!

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Last night was our weekly race night in Osky.  

I didn't go, as I stayed home to cut card stock & get ready for my upcoming stamp class.  

Nathan destroyed his race car in a bad wreck.

He must have had a guardian angel with him, as he walked away from it.

I rarely miss a race.......and listening to the announcer on the radio say that 

the #52 was barrel rolling & flipping in the air- was awful!

He has a cut on his leg, a bump on his elbow &

 I'm sure he will have several bruises & be super sore today.   

We are just very thankful that he is still here with us. 

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

Jar of Flowers!

Oh my gosh.....this is a totally Susie card!  Yup- I know we just had the first day of summer......but I couldn't wait any longer to make a fall like card, using this awesome new JAR PUNCH & coordinating 'Jar of Flowers' stamp set!

So......this JAR PUNCH has a special place in my heart, as I designed my Million Dollar Achievers stamp set to coordinate with it!  My stamp set- 'Lots to Celebrate' will be available to purchase when the new Holiday Catalog goes live starting in August!  I can't wait to share more about my stamp set in the coming weeks.  

So I used LOTS of NEW products here!  Check them all out-

• 'Jar of Flowers' stamp set
• Jar Punch
• Bumble Bee card stock
• In Good Taste DSP
• Meadow Moments Embossing Folder (falling leaves)
• Field Tile Dies

stamp set:  'Jar of Flowers' & 'Four Season Floral' (words)
card stock:

• Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4'- fold in half for card base; 4 1/2 x 2 3/4"; 4 1/4" strip- die cut out strip using the Field Tile Dies
• Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using the Meadow Moments Embossing Folder; 2 3/4" strip- stamp jar & punch out
• Whisper White-2 1/2 x 4 1/4"- stamp flowers onto top part of this & color them with the Stampin' Blends; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
• Bumble Bee- 1" strip- stamp words onto & die cut out using the Field Tile Dies

designer paper:  In Good Taste-
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Old Olive, Dark Pumpkin Pie, Dark Daffodil Delight, Dark Cinnamon Cider
other:  Cut & Emboss Machine; Meadow Moments Embossing Folder; Linen Thread; Metallic (Gold) Pearls; Jar Punch; Dimensionals; Glue Dots

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

Flowers For Every Season

If you like the NEW 2020-2022 In Colors- then you'll like the Flowers For Every Season DSP!  

Check out the quick card I made last night for today's blog post.  

It is clean & simple.  It is bright & cheery!

 stamp set:  'Fancy Phrases'
card stock:

• Misty Moonlight-  4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base; 4 1/4 x 1"
• Magenta Madness-3 3/4 x 4 3/4"
• Bumble Bee-3 1/2 x 4 1/2"- emboss using Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder
• Whisper White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper: Flowers For Every Season-
ink:  Misty Moonlight
other:  Die Cutting Machine; Tasteful Labels Dies; Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder; In Color 2020-2022 Misty Moonlight Enamel Dots; dimensionals

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

Ornate Garden

Wow- You know that I love Daisies (yellow flowers in general)!  And this Ornate Garden DSP is just gorgeous!  It is bright, cheery & modern!  And when this Ornate Garden DSP is combined with the Ornate Garden Bundles, they are awesome!

stamp sets:  'Ornate Thanks' & 'Ornate Style'
card stock:

• Crushed Curry- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half or card base;
• Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 1 1/2"; 4 1/4" strip- die cut ornate rectangle; 2 3/4" strip- die cut scalloped rectangle
• Whisper White- 3 1/4 x 4 3/4"- for outside of card; 2 x 1"- stamp words onto; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Ornate Garden- 3 1/2 x 2 1/8"
inks:  Old Olive, Crushed Curry & Early Espresso
other:  Die Cutting Machine; Ornate Layers Dies; Stitched So Sweetly Dies; Ornate Garden Ribbon combo (Old Olive); Gilded Gems; dimensional; glue dots

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

Happy Father's Day!

I used the 'By The Dock' stamp set for today's card.  I thought it was fitting.  We have 2 ponds & the kids love to go fishing.  In fact, they are coming out later this morning for while to fish.  I hope they catch some fish!

The words are from the NEW 'Best Year' stamp set.  

stamp set:  'By The Dock' & 'Best Year'
card stock:

• Crumb Cake- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 3 x 3/4"- stamp words onto & punch ends with Lovely Labels Pick A Punch
• Seaside Spray- 4 x 5 1/4"
• Whisper White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"; 4 1/4" strip- stamp dock & boat onto & die cut out; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
• Granny Apple Green- stamp frog & die cut him out

ink:  Memento & Seaside Spray
Stampin' Blends:   Bronze, Light Gray

other:  Big Shot; Magnetic Platform; Dockside Dies; Lovely Labels Pick A Punch; Sponge Dauber; In Color Enamel Dots (Cinnamon Cider); dimensionals

Today is a tough day......I can honestly say that I don't like Father's Day!  It was 14 years ago (on Father's Day) that we found our dad dead.  He was a great guy & is missed so much by us all!  But we have several great days to celebrate today- Deke, Nathan, Steve & Deke's dad.  I'm making lunch & we are eating with Deke's parents.  Then this evening, Trey & Masen have a baseball game.  And we will eat pizza in the park afterwards.

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

Hooray To You!

Yay.....I have a quick post for you today, as it is a Simple Saturday!!  Check out today's card!!  It is a super CUTE  & simple birthday card using NEW products!!

Check out this awesome balloon stamp called- 'Hooray To You' on page 104 in the Annual Catalog. 

NEW Products:

• 'Hooray To You' stamp set
• Magenta Madness card stock
• Magenta Madness ink pad
• Magenta Madness ribbon
• Confetti Flowers Border Punch
• Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder

 Don't you just love it!

stamp set:  'Hooray To You'
card stock:

• Thick Whisper White-
• Magenta Madness-
• Whisper White-

ink:  Magenta Madness
other:  Big Shot; Standard Platform; Dainty Diamonds Embossing Folder; Confetti Flowers Border Punch; Magenta Madness Ribbon; Dimensionals; Glue Dots

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

So Much Happy

Woo hoo!!  Today is a special day at our house!  It is Deke's birthday!  So check out his clean, simple & fun birthday card that I whipped up last night!

I used these NEW products:

• 'So Much Happy' stamp set
• Happy Dies
• Tasteful Labels Dies
• 'Happiest of Birthday's stamp set
• Misty Moonlight card stock
• Misty Moonlight ink pad
• 2020-2022 In Color-Misty Moonlight DSP

This is what it looks like when it is opened up.  I love the words & the font on this stamp!  These words are from the 'Happiest of Birthdays' stamp set!

stamp sets:  'So Much Happy' & 'Happiest of Birthdays'
card stock:

• Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 6 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 2 x 4"- die cut HAPPY out of this; 2 1/2 x 4 1/2"- layer with this
• Whisper White- 1" strip- stamp words onto & die cut out; 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper: 2020-2022 In Color DSP (Misty Moonlight DSP)- 2 x 5 1/4"; 1 x 5 1/4"
ink: Misty Moonlight

other:  Big Shot; Magnetic Platform; Happy Dies; Tasteful Labels Dies; Dimensionals; Glue Dots

Happy Birthday to Deke!

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