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Today is a quick post.  

I will have more photos & will share more details in tomorrow's post.

As the twins (Brody & Drake) make their First Communion this morning 

& here are the cards I made for them!

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Ridiculously Awesome fun fold card!

Sunshine- YES- that is exactly what this card makes me think of!!  

It is happy!  It is bright!  It is cheery!

These words are from the 'Ridiculously Awesome' stamp set!

This card is a fun fold that has a "floating" center!

Check out all of the NEW products I used to make this card:

• 'Ridiculously Awesome'- stamp set
• Little Details Embossing Folder
• Playing with Patterns DSP
• Playing with Patterns Resin Dots
• Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo (Terracotta Tile)
• Tasteful Labels Dies
• Bumble Bee Card stock
• Bumble Bee ink pad
• Square Vellum Doilies

Isn't this Playing with Patterns Designer Paper just perfect for to coordinate with this card!
Check out all of the cute patterns & colors in this DSP pack!

stamp set:  'Ridiculously Awesome'

card stock:

• Bumble Bee- 6 3/4 x 4 1/4"- score at 5 1/2"- fold for card base; 1 1/4 x 4 1/4"- for outside front edge; 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
• Calypso Coral- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"; 5 x 1"- emboss at an angle, using the Little Details Embossing Folder
• Whisper White- 4 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut out using the Tasteful Labels Dies; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Playing with Patterns DSP- 4 x 1"; 4 x 1"; 3 x 3"

inks:  Calypso Coral & Bumble Bee

other:  Die Cutting & Embossing Machine; Tasteful Labels Dies; Little Details Embossing Folder; Square Vellum Doily; Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo (Terracotta Tile); Square Vellum Doilies; Playing with Patterns Resin Dots; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Beautiful World - a great guy card!

Humm.....have you noticed the cool World of Good Suite 

on pages 24-26 in the Annual Catalog.

It is pretty cool!!

This card makes a great guy card!  

Or what about a graduation card

It has lots of possibilities! 

I used LOTS of NEW products on this:

• 'Beautiful World' stamp set
• World Map Dies
• World of Good Specialty DSP
• Tasteful Textures Dies
• Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder
• Early Espresso Faux Suede Trim
• Antique Corner & Slides
• Cinnamon Cider card stock

This is the World of Good Specialty Designer Paper!

Look at all of the awesome prints & patterns in it!

There are gorgeous Brass Foil accents in this DSP pack.

Here are the coordinating colors:

Basic Black, Brass Foil, Bumble Bee, Cinnamon Cider, Crumb Cake

Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow & Whisper White

So what do you think?

It is not my normal style or card, but I really like it alot!

stamp set:  'Beautiful World'
card stock:

• Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base & then emboss the top side using the Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder
• Cinnamon Cider- 5 1/2 x 1"; 4 1/4 x 1"- emboss both of these using the Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder
• Sahara Sand- 2 3/4" strip- die cut using Tasteful Textures Dies

designer paper:  World of Good Specialty DSP-  4 1/4 x 2"; 2 x 2"- stamp words onto & die cut out with circle die from World Map Dies
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Die Cutting & Embossing Machine; Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder; Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder; World Map Dies; Tasteful Textures Dies; Early Espresso Faux Suede Trim; Antique Corner & Slides; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Nothing's Better Than

Woo hoo!

This is a totally Susie card! 

Fun, cute, simple, cheery...... is what this card is all about!!  

I think it turned out super cute!!  

What "girl friend" in your life wouldn't want to get this card!

Check out all of the NEW products I used here-

• 'Nothing's Better Than' (cup)
• 'Happiest of Birthdays' (words)
• Tasteful Labels Dies
• Flowers For Every Season Ribbon
• Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder
• Flowers For Every Season DSP (stripes)

stamp sets: 'Nothing's Better Than' (cup) & 'Happiest of Birthdays' (words)
card stock:

• Magenta Madness- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base; 2" strip- die cut stitched Circle from Tasteful Labels Dies; 3 3/4 x 1"- emboss using the Dainty Diamonds 3D EF
• Bumble Bee- 5 1/4 x 4"
• Whisper White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for outside of card; 3 3/4 x 5" for inside of card; 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut out using Tasteful Labels Dies; 2" strip- stamp cup & punch out with the 1 1/2" Circle Punch

designer paper:  Flowers for Every Season- 5 x 1"
ink:  Magenta Madness
other:  Die Cutting & Embossing Machine; Tasteful Labels Dies; Dainty Diamonds Embossing Folder; Flowers for Every Season Ribbon; 1 1/2" Circle Punch; Basic Rhinestones; dimensionals; glue dots

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

So Much Happy bundle card

Check out this CUTE birthday card using the 'So Much Happy' Bundle!!  

These Happy Dies are just awesome!!  

And so easy to use!

How Did I do it?

• 5 1/4 x 1 1/2" strip of Magenta Madness card stock- for pink card above OR Bermuda Bay card stock- for Blue card below
• Line up the Happy die
• Cut it using your Die Cutting Machine
• Punch out the pieces 

 You can CLICK HERE to see this Bermuda Bay card!

Isn't this cool how the letters all stay connected when they are cut out!!!

I just love the bright & cheery colors of this card!

It is the perfect bundle for any occasion!!

It has endless possibilities!

stamp set:  'So Much Happy'
card stock:

• Magenta Madness-4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2""- fold in half for card base; 1" strip- die cut out 3 stars; 5 1/4 x 1 1/2"- de cut HAPPY words
• Whisper White-  1/2" strip- die cut out balloon string; 1" strip- stamp birthday words onto it & die cut out using the Tasteful Labels stitched Banner die; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of the card;
• Daffodil Delight- 2" strip- stamp balloon onto & die cut out
• 5 1/4 x 1 1/8"- goes behind the HAPPY words; 
• Mango Melody- 4 x 5 1/4"- for front of card- emboss using the Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder

designer paper:  Artistry Blooms DSP- 5 1/4 x 1"
ink:  Magenta Madness
Stampin' Blend:  Dark Daffodil Delight- I colored a few of the stars that are in the Balloon.
other:  Die Cutting & Embossing Machine; Happy Die; Tasteful Labels Dies; Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder; Dimensionals

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

So Much Happy bundle card

Wow!!!  What a great bundle this 'So Much Happy' Bundle is!!  That stamp set is adorable!  But I just love the dies!  

This is a great guy card.....but you could just change the words & it could be a graduation card or any type of congrats card!

Woo hooo!!  Stars & Balloons are both great accessories for lots of different occasions!!!   

And check out this FUN DSP from the Artistry Blooms DSP.  

This is how I die cut out the words!  It is so simple & easy to do!  

How Did I do it?

• 5 1/4 x 1 1/2" strip of Bermuda Bay card stock
• Line up the Happy die
• Cut it using your Die Cutting Machine
• Punch out the pieces

stamp set:  'So Much Happy'
card stock:

• Bermuda Bay-5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 1" strip- die cut out 3 stars; 1/2" strip- die cut out balloon string; 5 1/4 x 1 1/2"- de cut HAPPY words
• Whisper White- 5 1/4 x 1 1/8"- goes behind the HAPPY words; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of the card; 1" strip- stamp birthday words onto it & die cut out using the Tasteful Labels stitched Banner die; 2" strip- stamp balloon onto & die cut out
• Night of Navy- 5 1/4 x 4"

designer paper:  Artistry Blooms DSP- 5 1/4 x 1"
ink:  Bermuda Bay
Stampin' Blend:  Dark Pool Party- I colored a few of the stars that are in the Balloon.
other:  Die Cutting & Embossing Machine; Happy Die; Tasteful Labels Dies; Tasteful Textile 3D Embossing Folder; Dimensionals

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

Celebrate Sunflowers bundle card!

Check out this BIG sunflower from the 'Celebrate Sunflowers' Bundle!!!  How detailed!  How pretty!  How fun!!!  Isn't it a great summer card!

Did you notice the mesh/screen looking image stamped onto the background of the card.  It is from the 'Comfort & Hope stamp set.  It just gives the card some extra depth!  

I added some Wink of Stella to the center of Sunflower!  

Here are the NEW products:

• 'Celebrate Sunflowers' stamp set
• 'Comfort & Hope' stamp set
• Old World Map Embossing Folder
• Sunflowers Dies
• Bumble Bee Gingham Ribbon
• Bumble Bee Ink Pad
• Bumble Bee card stock
• Just Jade Ink Pad
• Just Jade card stock

stamp sets:  'Celebrate Sunflowers' & 'Comfort & Hope'
card stock:

• Bumble Bee- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 5 x 3 3/4"; 4 1/4" strip- stamp big sunflower & die cut out; 1 /4 x 1 1/4"- stamp words onto
• Just Jade- 2" strip- stamp 2 leaves & die cut out
• Early Espresso- 2" strip- die cut center of sunflower; 4 x 5 1/4"; 3 x 4 1/4"
• White White- 2 3/4 x 4"; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
• Cinnamon Cider-

inks:  Bumble Bee, Just Jade & Early Espresso
other:  Die Cutting/Embossing Machine; Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder; Sunflowers Dies; Bumble Bee Gingham ribbon; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Happy 4th of July!! Susie Wood MDA stamp set called- Lots to Celebrate!

WOW!!!!  Check out this sneak peek!! 

As a Stampin' Up! Million Dollar Sales Achiever (MDA) you get to design your own stamp set.  My stamp set- 'Lots to Celebrate' is going to be in the upcoming August- December 2020 Mini Catalog (Holiday Catalog).  I am super excited about it & hope you all love it as much as I do!  You will be able to purchase my stamp set any time after August 4th, 2020.  So the 31 day count down is on!!  

I just got my stamp set in the mail yesterday & I just couldn't wait to create with it.  Thus, for today's card I used it! 

You all know that I'm a punch girl!  Thus......my stamp set- 'Lots to Celebrate' coordinates with the awesome Jar Punch that is in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog!  WOO HOOO!!!

It is- clean, simple, red, white & blue.....and stars!  Those are words pretty much sum up my star card for today's post!

stamp set:  'Lots to Celebrate'- available 8/4/2020
card stock:

• Real Red-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- scoare at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
• Moonlight Mist- 4 x 2 1/4"; 4 1/4 x 1/4"; 4 1/4 x 1/4"
• Whisper White- 4 1/4 x 2 1/2"; 3 3/4 x 2"- stamp stars falling- on the bottom right corner; 2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut out using the Tasteful Labels Dies; 2 1/2" strip- stamp jar & punch out using the Jar Punch; 3/4" strip- stamp jar lid & fussy cut out with your Paper Snips

inks:  Smoky Slate, Real Red, Moonlight Mist
other:  Die Cutting & Embossing Machine; Tasteful Labels Dies (stitched banner); Moonlight Mist ribbon; Paper Snips; Jar Punch; dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have an AWESOME 4th of July!!
Stay safe!
ENJOY!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Nothing Better Than!

This is another totally 'Susie' card using the 'Nothing Better Than' stamp set.  

I love the way it turned out!

Here are the new products I used on it:

• 'Nothing Better Than' stamp set
• Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder
• Rectangle Postage Stamp Punch
• Lovely Labels Pick A Punch
• Cinnamon Cider Ribbon 
• Flowers for Every Season DSP

I used the Dark Cinnamon Cider Stampin' Blend to color some Basic Rhinestones, so that they would match this card!! 

This is such a cute stamp set!!  And I just love the NEW 2020-2022 Cinnamon Cider In Color!  
You can CLICK HERE To see another card using this stamp set! 

stamp set:  'Nothing Better Than'
card stock:

• Cinnamon Cider- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" for card base; 2 x 4"- emboss using the Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder
• Whisper White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for outside of card; 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card; 2" strip- punch out Rectangle Postage Stamp Punch & stamp cup onto it; 5 1/2 x 1"- stamp words onto & punch one end using the Lovely Labels Pick A Punch

designer paper:  Flowers for Every Season DSP- 5 x 2"
ink:  Cinnamon Cider
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Cinnamon Cider
other:  Die Cutting & Embossing Machine; Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder; Rectangle Postage Stamp Punch; Lovely Labels Pick A Punch; Basic Rhinestones; Cinnamon Cider Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

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

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