Stampin' Up! Press On

 Today, September 29th, 2020- is NATIONAL COFFEE DAY!

 

When I heard yesterday that today was National Coffee Day, 

I decided I needed to whip up a quick coffee card!

But this card served a dual purpose, as I had a couple of great friends

that I needed to get birthday cards mailed out to too.

So we celebrate coffee & friends today!

They are just a perfect combination in my opinion.

 

So this is a totally Susie card & I just love it!

It perks up my day & I hope it does yours too!

I used the awesome 'Press On' stamp set to make this card.

And I used Early Espresso & Petal Pink, for my color combination.

 So what do you think?

It is a fun card isn't it!

 

stamp set:  'Press On'

card stock:

• Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 1 1/2 x 3 3/4"; 1 3/4 x 2 1/2
  
• Petal Pink- 3 3/4 x 5"; 3/4 x 3 3/4"
  
• Whisper White- 3/4 x 2"- stamp words onto; 1 1/4 x 2"- stamp cups onto; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Subtles Designer Paper (Petal Pink)- 3 x 5"

ink:  Early Espresso

Stampin' Blends:  Dark Petal Pink & Dark Crumb Cake

other:  Champagne Rhinestones; Wink of Stella; Dog Builder Punch (small heart); dimensional; glue dots; Paper Snips (to make banner end)

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

It is a BREW-TIFUL day, with National Coffee Day!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Tag Buffet Christmas Tree card

Oh wow!

Check out this GORGEOUS Christmas tree card!!

 

I was gone this past weekend for a retreat with some demonstrator friends.

They all got to make this Christmas tree card!

As I made it for one of my projects that I shared with them.

I used the Tag Buffet Project Kit on page 5 in the Mini (Holiday) Catalog.

I love the way it turned out!

 So what so you think?

Can you believe that the tree is just a punch out from a kit!

There is no coloring or anything to make it look like this!

It is so easy!!

And so fast to do.

And I just used the coordinating stamp set called- 'Tag Buffet' 

for the words that I stamped here.

 

After I got it all stamped & assembled,

I sprayed some Champagne Shimmer Mist/Alcohol onto it with my Stampin' Sprtizer.

I love the added sparkle & shine that it gave!

 

stamp set:  'Tag Buffet'

card stock:

• Thick Whisper White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  
• Garden Green- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using the Wrapped in Texture Embossing Folder
  
• Gold Foil- 1 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Whisper White- 1 x 5 1/4"- stamp words onto; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  
• Early Espresso- 1/4 x 1/2"- for tree trunk
  

ink:  Garden Green

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Wrapped in Texture Embossing Folder; Tag Buffet Project Kit; Gold Twine; Gold Enamel Dots; dimensionals; glue dots; Stampin' Spritzer; Champagne Shimmer Paint

 

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

Stampin' Up! Zany Zebra

I whipped up this quick card for today's blog post.

I used some left over class pieces that were laying on my counter.

I used this cute little zebra from the 'Zany Zebras' stamp set.

 

It is clean & simple, neutral colored card.

stamp set:  'Zany Zebras'

card stock: 

• Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 3 3/4 x 1"; 3 3/4 x 1"
  
• Smoky Slate- 3 3/4 x 5"
  
• Whisper White-  1" strip- stamp words & die cut out; 3 1/4" strip- stamp zebra & die cut out; 4 x 5 1/4" for inside of card
  

ink:  Memento

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stitched Shapes (Circle); Tasteful Textures Dies; dimensionals 

 

I have been gone this weekend to a cabin retreat with some demonstrator friends.

I spent my whole weekend stamping!

We had a fabulous time.

And the FALL weather was just gorgeous! 

I hope you have had a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping! 

Hugs- 

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Wreath Builder

 It is SIMPLE Saturday!

And check out my pretty fall wreath on a door!

 

I used the Wreath Builder Dies & coordinating 'Arrange A Wreath' stamp set.

You can purchase these 2 items together 

as a bundle and save 10%!

 I used the Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder for the card base.

The wreath is made using these 3 colors of card stock:

1. Bumble Bee
2. Old Olive
3. Cajun Craze

 I used the Everyday Label Punch to make the notched in the top corners of my card (door).

I wanted a bronze looking door knob.  So I colored one of the Purple Posy Resin Dots from the Playing with Patterns, using my Bronze Stampin' Blend.

stamp set:  'Arrange A Wreath'

card stock:

• Soft Suede- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base & emboss with the Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Crumb Cake- 3/4 x 2 1/4"- stamp words & punch ends using the Banners Pick A Punch
  
• Bumble Bee- 4" strip- die cut wreath
  
• Old Olive- 4" strip- die cut wreath
  
• Cajun Craze- 4" strip- die cut wreath
  
• Gold Foil- 1 1/4" strip- die cut bow
  
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Soft Suede

Stampin' Blend:  Bronze

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Wreath Builder Die; Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder; Playing with Patterns Resign Dots; Banners Pick A Punch; Dimensionals; Glue Dots; Everyday Label Punch

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

Stampin' Up! Have a Hoot

 Awhh.....check out this adorable Halloween card with the 'Have a Hoot' stamp set!

The owl is so cute!

And check the little spider!

I love the NEW Cobwebs 3D Embossing Folder too!!

 So yesterday I posted this exact same card, using a different background & theme.

You can check out that card BY CLICKING HERE TO SEE IT!

Leave me a message & let me know which one you like better!

The Pumpkin Pie card stock & cobwebs 

OR

Real Red card stock & hearts?

 

stamp set:  'Have a Hoot' (owl); 'Zany Zebras' (words)

card stock:

• Early Espresso- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base; 1/2 x 4"; 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"; 2 3/8 x 2 3/8"; 7/8 x 1 1/2"
  
• Pumpkin Pie-  4 x 5 1/4"
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card; 5/8 x 1 1/4"- stamp words onto; 2 3/4" strip- die cut stitched square
  

designer paper:  In Good Taste- 3 x 4"

ink:  Early Espresso

Stampin' Blends:  Light Basic Black, Light Soft Suede, Dark & Light Crumb Cake

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stitched Shapes (square); Cobwebs 3D Embossing Folder; dimensionals

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

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Have a Hoot

 This owl is just adorable!

He brings a big smile to me.

He is one of the many different owls in the 'Have a Hoot' stamp set.

Underneath the heart is actually a spider.

But I wanted you to see that even though this is a Halloween stamp set,

it doesn't have to be just Halloween!!

 Check out the hearts that I stamped in Real Red ink, onto the Real Red card stock.

These hearts are from my 'Lots to Celebrate' stamp set.

 

stamp set:  'Have a Hoot' (owl); 'Lots to Celebrate' (hearts); 'Zany Zebras' (words)

card stock:

• Early Espresso- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base; 1/2 x 4"; 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"; 2 3/8 x 2 3/8"; 7/8 x 1 1/2"
  
• Real Red-  4 x 5 1/4"; 1" strip- punch out heart
  
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card; 5/8 x 1 1/4"- stamp words onto; 2 3/4" strip- die cut stitched square
  

designer paper:  In Good Taste

ink:  Early Espresso

Stampin' Blends:  Light Soft Suede, Dark & Light Crumb Cake

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stitched Shapes (square); Dog Builder Punch (small heart);

I hope you have a great Thursday!!!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Forever Fern

 Happy Autumn!

Yesterday (9/22/2020) was the first day of Autumn.

I made this fun fall card in honor of fall!

As it is in favorite season of the year!

 

Check out the fun card I made using the 'Forever Fern'- stamp set,

along with the In Good Taste DSP! 

I used the Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder & embossed the

(woodgrain) In Good Taste DSP.

I think this card would make a great guy card too!

Or it could even be a sympathy, get well or birthday card.

 

stamp sets:  'Forever Fern' & 'Lots to Celebrate' (hello)

card stock:

• Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 5 x 1/2"; 4 1/4 x 3 3/4"; 2 3/4 x 3"
  
• Gray Granite- 4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Very Vanilla- 2 1/2 x 2 3/4"- stamp leaf onto; 3/8 x 1"- stamp word onto & flag end with Paper Snips; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  In Good Taste-

inks:  Early Espresso & Sahara Sand

other:  Forever Greenery Trim Combo (Gold Trim); Metallic Pearls (Gold); Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Pinewood Planks 3D Embossing Folder; Clear Block C; Dimensionals; Glue Dots; Paper Snips

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Lots to Celebrate with snowflakes

 I love snowflakes!

I love this Misty Moonlight (blue) color!

And I love my 'Lots to Celebrate' stamp set.

What a fun card here, that is totally Susie!

What do you think?

stamp set: 'Lots to Celebrate'

card stock:

• Thick Whisper White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base.  Emboss using the Winter Snow Embossing Folder.
  
• Misty Moonlight- 3 3/4 x 4 1/2"; 1 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Whisper White- 3 1/2 x 4 1/4"; 1 x 4"- stamp words onto; 2 3/4"- stamp jar on & punch out; 1" strip- stamp doily onto & fussy cut out; 1" strip- stamp jar lid onto & fussy cut out; 2" strip- die cut snowflake; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Trimming the Town- 1 x 4"; 1 x 4"; 1 x 4"

ink:  Misty Moonlight

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; So Many Snowflake Dies; Winter Snow Embossing Folder; Rhinestones; Jar Punch; Paper Snips; dimensionals

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

The Hottest ONE DAY Stamp Sale of the Year!

Stock up on stamp sets at a stellar price! For one day only, you can purchase select cling and photopolymer stamp sets at a 15% discount. This short, stamp-tacular sale only happens once a year— you won’t want to miss out on these super savings!

Promotion Details- September 23, 2020- 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

The sale will run 24 hours.

The 15% discount will apply to select cling and photpolymer stamp sets only. 

You can contact me to order for you.  

Or you can order on line from my website- susiewood.stampinup.net 

PLEASE USE THIS HOSTESS CODE:   Y7XH93RF

 

pg.   27- #143006- High Tide= $26.00 SALE- $22.10

pg. 129- #146386- Waterfront= $17.00 SALE- $14.45

pg. 125- #146519- Swirly Frames= $21.00 SALE- $17.85

pg. 139- #146676- Make a Difference= $27.00 SALE- $22.95

pg.   89- #147678- Country Home= $21.00 SALE- $17.85

pg.   79- #148580- Butterfly Gala= $21.00 SALE- $17.85

pg. 116- #149229- Bloom & Grow= $26.00 SALE- $22.10

pg. 128- #149237- Friends Like You= $21.00 SALE- $17.85

pg. 115- #149252- Beautiful Friendship= $22.00 SALE- $18.70

pg. 118- #149268- Inspiring Iris= $21.00 SALE- $17.85

pg. 106- #149379- Family Party= $22.00 SALE- $18.70

pg.  60- #149418- Perfectly Plaid= $17.00 SALE- $14.45

pg.  39- #149438- Here’s A Card= $22.00 SALE- $18.70

pg. 118- #149450- Floral Essence= $17.00 SALE- $14.45

pg.  15- #149452- To A Wild Rose= $26.00 SALE- $22.10

pg.  63- #150458- Snowman Season= $18.00 SALE- $15.30

pg.  58- #150483- Snowfront= $22.00 SALE-$18.70

pg.  63- #150508- Tags Tags Tags= $21.00 SALE- $17.85

pg.  62- #150513- Itty Bitty Christmas= $22.00 SALE- $18.70

pg.  59- #150528- Nature’s Beauty= $21.00 SALE- $17.85

pg.  73- #151345- Dandelion Wishes= $20.00 SALE- $17.00

pg.  86- #151513- Graces Garden= $18.00 SALE- $15.30

pg.  20- #151518- Under My Umbrella= $16.00 SALE- $13.60

pg.  93- #151643- Special Someone= $17.00 SALE- $14.45

pg.  56- #151650- My Meadow= $21.00 SALE- $17.85

pg.  23- #151666- Dressed to Impress= $18.00 SALE- $15.30

pg.  99- #152496- Moving Along= $17.00 SALE- $14.45

pg.  97- #152500- A Grand Kid= $21.00 SALE- $17.85

pg.  88- #152509- Comfort & Hope= $21.00 SALE- $17.85

pg.  90- #152512- Ridiculously Awesome= $22.00 SALE- $18.70

pg. 104- #152533- Hooray To You= $17.00 SALE- $14.45

pg. 104- #152536- Zany Zebras= $19.00 SALE- $16.15

pg. 103- #152539- Happiest of Birthdays= $19.00 SALE- $16.15

pg.   32- #152544- Loyal Leaves= $23.00 SALE- $19.55

pg. 138- #152547- Camouflage= $17.00 SALE- $14.45

pg.   33- #152550- Whiskey Business= $19.00 SALE- $16.15

pg.   29- #152553- Campology= $22.00 SALE- $18.70

pg. 138- #152556- Stacked Stone= $17.00 SALE- $14.45

pg.   78- #152578- Massive Thanks= $22.00 SALE- $18.70

pg.  111- #152592- Sending Sunshine= $17.00 SALE- $14.45

pg. 113- #152594- Embrace Each Moment= $22.00 SALE- $18.70

pg. 138- #152599- Dry Brush= $17.00 SALE- $14.45

pg. 135- #152607- Queen Anne’s Lace= $17.00 SALE- $14.45

pg. 136- #152612- Textured Essentials= $23.00 SALE- $19.55

pg. 134- #152618- Walk in the Woods= $21.00 SALE- $17.85

pg.  55- #152627- Borders Around= $21.00 SALE- $17.85

pg. 107- #152630- Senior Years= $20.00 SALE- $17.00

pg.  43- #152633- Many Mates= $23.00 SALE- $19.55

pg.  93- #152641- From All of Us= $21.00 SALE- $17.85

pg.  28- #152646- Game On= $19.00 SALE- $16.15

pg.  46- #152651- Seaside View= $19.00 SALE- $16.15

pg. 105- #152657- Way to Goat= $19.00 SALE- $16.15

pg.  50- #152660- His Love= $22.00 SALE- $18.70

pg.  44- #152663- Pretty Parasol= $16.00 SALE- $13.60

pg.  08- #153289- Gorgeous Posies= $19.00 SALE- $16.15

pg.  54- #153303- Zoo Globe= $17.00 SALE- $14.45

pg.  48- #153305- Basket of Blooms= $17.00 SALE- $14.45

pg.  53- #153307- Celebration of Tags= $21.00 SALE- $17.85

pg.  47- #153591- Framed for You= $19.00 SALE- $16.15

 

Happy Shopping!!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Lots to Celebrate Jar Shaker Dome Ornament

 OH MY GOSH!

I want you to check out this totally adorable ornament that was made 

with my 'Lots to Celebrate' stamp set!

My dear friend/customer- Teri, gave this ornament to me at my 

stamp class yesterday!

I just absolutely LOVE IT!

 This is what it looks like from the side view.

It is so COOL!

 

And this is what the back side looks like!

It is just the perfect ornament- isn't it!

 

I will be making something like this ornament as one of the projects

for my upcoming Annual Holiday Extravaganza Class next month!

 

Here are the products used:

• 'Lots to Celebrate' stamp set- snowflakes & Seasons Greetings words
• Jar Punch
  
• 'Rustic Retreat' stamp set- for backside words
• Snowflake Sequins
  
• Snowflake Splendor Designer paper
• Jar Shaker Dome
• Silver Foil
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
  
• Stitched Shapes (large Circle)
• Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack- Misty Moonlight Baker's Twine 
• Rhinestones
  

My heart is overflowing with so much gratitude!!!  I am proud & honored & thankful that I am a Stampin' Up! demonstrator & get to share my love of stamping with so many friends!!!  I especially LOVE connecting with my friends/customers in person!!!  And I have so missed seeing everyone these past few months during the pandemic.  It was just wonderful yesterday to catch up & see so many of my you!  I am just very grateful for so MANY things in my life!  And all of you are some of the many blessings that I have.

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

Try this Sketch!

WOO HOO!!

Here is this weeks sketch!

Give it a try!

I hope you have fun creating with it!

Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base

Smoky Slate- 5 1/2 x 1"

Basic Gray-4 x 3 3/4"

Whisper White- 2 1/2" Circle; strip for words

 And here is the card I made with my version of this sketch!

I added a couple layers & changed it up a bit.

But my idea on this layout started from this sketch!

 I made another black & white card using the 'Fancy Phrases' stamp set.

I added some Champagne Shimmer Mist/Alcohol Spray to this for some added sparkle!

You can CLICK HERE TO SEE yesterday's black & white card using this same stamp set!

stamp set:  'Fancy Phrases' & 'Lots to Celebrate' (words)

card stock:

• Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 3 x 4 1/4"; 5 1/2 x 1"
  
• Whisper White-  4 3/4 x 3 1/2"; 4 x 2 3/4"- stamp flowers/words onto this for front of card; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Memento

other:  Basic Pearls; Dimensionals; Champagne Shimmer Paint/Alcohol Spray

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

SUSIE

Simple Saturday!!

 Today is simple Saturday!

You know I love black & white cards.....

so check out this pretty one.

I used the flowers & words from the 'Fancy Phrases' stamp set.

This stamp set has lots of great words in it!

You can't really see the sparkle in the photo, but I sprayed some

Champagne Shimmer Paint mixture over it.

stamp set:  'Fancy Phrases'

card stock:

• Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 3 x 4 1/4"
  
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card- stamp flowers images on lower left corner & upper right corner; 2 3/4 x 4"- stamp flowers into the upper/center section of this & words underneath them; 4 x 5 1/4"- for the inside of the card
  

ink:  Memento

other:  Basic Pearls, Dimensionals; Champagne Shimmer Paint/Rubbing Alcohol spray

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

Stampin' Up! Nothings Better Than (Chocolate)

 This is such a CUTE stamp set called- 'Nothings Better Than'.

 

I am a chocolate lover!!

So I thought this would be fun card to make!

Check out how I added some Wink of Stella to the top of my chocolates 

to make them look more yummy!

I used the words from the 'Fancy Phrases' stamp set.

And then I cut them out with this cool die from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.

And where did I get this speckled DSP?

It is from the Gilded Autumn Specialty DSP on page 45 in the Holiday Catalog.

stamp set:  'Nothings Better Than' & 'Fancy Phrases' (words)

card stock:

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

designer paper:  Gilded Autumn Specialty DSP- 5 x 1 1/2"

ink:  Early Espresso & Crumb Cake

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stitched So Sweetly Dies; Love You More Than Dies; Petal Pink Organdy Striped Ribbon; Champagne Rhinestones; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Stampin' Up! Daisy

 Last weekend I made several cards similar to this one & mailed them out.

I thought that this Daisy cards turned out cute!

It is a clean & simple card, but totally Susie.

 Here are some of them that I sent out!

stamp sets:  'Daisy Lane' & 'Beautiful Autumn'

card stock:

• Thick Whisper White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  
• Early Espresso- 3 3/4 x 5"; 5 x 3/4"; 1" strip- punch out 1/2" circle
  
• Bumble Bee- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"
  
• Whisper White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp daisy & punch out (x2); 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Plaid Tidings- 1 x 3"

ink:  Early Espresso

other:  Daisy Punch; retired 1/2" Circle Punch; dimensionals; glue dots

 

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

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder

Oh my GOSH- check out today's card! 

I just LOVE this Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder!

It is just so detailed & gorgeous!

This card is an All Occasions card that could be for-

Christmas, Sympathy, Birthday, Get Well, etc...just any occasion!

Oh!!  And the words that I used on this card are from my

'Lots to Celebrate' stamp set!

 So what do you think?

Don't you love it!

You can CLICK HERE TO SEE ANOTHER CARD

that I made using this Evergreen Forest Embossing Folder & Green Foil!

 

stamp set:  'Lots to Celebrate'

card stock: 

• Mossy Meadow- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base; 5 1/4 x 1/4"
  
• Old Olive- 4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Whisper White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words & die cut; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
• Gold Foil- 5 x 3"- emboss with Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder
  

designer paper:  Brightly Gleaming Specialty DSP- 5 x 3/4"

ink:  Mossy Meadow
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder; Hippo & Friends Dies; Metallic Pearls (Gold); All the Trimming Ribbon Combo (Old Olive & Gold); dimensionals; glue dots

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