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Thursday, March 4, 2021

SUSIE'S ANNUAL "ALL OCCASION" 40 CARD CLASS

WOO HOO!!
I will be offering this exact same class on 2 separate dates & places
.  Important- be sure you let me know which place you are signing up to attend!  

When:  Saturday, April 24th, 2021

Where:  Modern Telephone Company in South English, Iowa

OR  

When: Saturday, May 1st, 2021

Where:  Legion Hall in Hiawatha, Iowa

Time:  9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cost:  $65.00 per person

Demonstrator:  Susie Wood                                                                             

 

*You must RSVP to pre-register by emailing me right away & then getting the form & your class fee to me by Saturday, April 10th so that I can order the supplies & get everything cut & ready for everyone.  The cost of this year’s class is the same as it was last year.

*If you are registering for this class- please be sure to email me now to reserve & confirm that I still have a spot available for you.   I will add your name to the attendee’s list right away!  As the class size is limited at both locations- so I suggest you RSVP as soon as possible.


If you are interested in this class-please email me & I will then email you all of the complete details about the in person classes.

 

I have already had some of you ask if “Kits to Go” would be an option for this class??  YES- kits can be purchased if you can not attend this class in person.  But per SU! rules, there will be no pre-stamped images in your kit.  You will have to use your own ink pads & stamp sets that you have at home.  I will photos of my cards for this class on my blog for you to see. Kits will need to be picked up from me when I get them done OR I can mail them to you for an additional $8.55 priority mailing cost.

 

Here are the details………We will be making 40 NEAT 'All Occasion' cards- total of 2 each of 20 different cards! I only offer this Stamp-a-Stack class once a year.  So if you can’t make one of these dates then you’ll be waiting another year before I offer this type of class again!

Since you are making 2 of each card, you can keep one for yourself & give the other set away.  OR just keep them all for yourself so you have them on hand & ready when you need to send a card!  All of these cards will be the normal sized cards (4 1/4" x 5 1/2 “) & include a Stampin' Up! medium envelope for every card.

These cards will be an assortment ranging from Birthday, Get Well, Thinking of You, Masculine, Femine, Baby, Juvenile, Smypathy, Wedding, etc.  These cards will be focused on products from the Spring Mini & current Annual Catalog!

Adhesive is NOT supplied with this class, so you will need to provide your own.  I'll have adhesive & Multipurpose Liquid Glue with me & available for you to purchase if you need it.

What does your class fee cover?   It covers supplies for each card project- all card stock/dsp pieces, embellishments (if used) & envelopes for all 40 cards.

**If you are attending in person, your lunch & bottled water will also be provided.



Be sure you email me to sign up & then mail or deliver your form & check for your class fee to me by Saturday, April 10th, 2021!

SUSIE WOOD

19751 190th Ave.

Sigourney, Iowa  52591

dswood@cloudburst9.net- email

 

REGISTRATION FORM  

 Please check which LOCATION you will be ATTENDING:

___________South English on 4/24/21 

___________Hiawatha on 5/1/21

___________KIT IN THE MAIL- mailed out by 5/8/21= $73.55 priority mailing

Name:  ___________________________________________

Address:  _________________________________________

_________________________________________________

Phone #:  ___________________  - be sure to include this incase of an emergency & I need to contact you this day!  

Email Address:  ____________________________________


Stampin' Up! Butterfly Brilliance

 You all know that I LOVE Black & White cards.
Check out this gorgeous one!
WOW!
 This is a neat fun fold!
It is a diagonal corner gate fold.
I used the pretty black & white True Love DSP to make this.
 
Check out the detail in this butterfly!
It is from the Brilliant Wings Dies.
Here is my card when it is opened up!
 And here it is when it is shut.

 So what do you think?
This is a totally Susie card!
I love it & hope you do too!

Here are the measurements & supplies I used, so that you can make it too!
stamp set:  'Vine Design' (words for the outside & the inside of the card)
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for card base- mount the DSP card onto this
  • Basic Black- 2 1/2" strip- die cut Label from Painted Label Dies
  • Basic Black- 2" strip- die cut butterfly
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- die cut stitched circle
  • Basic White- 1" strip- die cut stitched banner
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of cards
designer paper:  True Love DSP- 5 1/4 x 12"- score at 2, 4, 8 & 10"
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine; Stitched Shapes Dies (circle); Brilliant Wings Dies (butterfly); Painted Label Dies (black label); Tasteful Label Dies (banner for words); Basic Pearls; dimensionals; Simply Scored Scoring Tool; Paper Trimmer 
 
You can CLICK below to see some other cards I have done with this fold.
 I used my Simply Scored Scoring Tool to score my DSP.
5 1/4 x 12"- score at 2, 4, 8 & 10"

How did I do this?
  • 1.  DSP measures- 5 1/4 x 12"- score at 2, 4, 8 & 10"
  •  2.  Using your Paper Trimmer diagonal cut the corner off of both ends.  Notice where I have the green post it notes.  Put your corner at the 2" mark & the 4" mark in the cutting track.  Make a diagonal & cut upward on your Paper Trimmer.  Then you need to do the same thing on the other corner/side too!
  •  3.  This is what it looks like when you cut off the corner.
  •  4.  Notice how both corners are cut off.  Now flip this around & fold on all of the scored lines.
  •  5.  The diagonals cuts go on the top side & this is what it looks like this when it is folded.
  •  6.  Check it out when it folded shut!!
Have fun creating this fun fold!
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Stampin' Up! Springtime Joy

I have a quick post for you today......
Check out this cute spring card!
I think that this lamb is so sweet looking!
This could make a great baby card too!

I used the 'Springtime Joy' stamp set in the Spring Mini Catalog.
Here are the measurements & the supplies so you can make this too!
stamp set:  'Springtime Joy'
card stock:
  • Magenta Madness- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  • Smoky Slate- 3 1/2 x 4 1/4"
  • Magenta Madness- 3 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"- stamp lamb onto & color with Stampin' Blends
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  2020-2022 In Color DSP (Magenta Madness)- 4 x 3"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Magenta Madness; Petal Pink; Old Olive, Smoky Slate
other:  Magenta Madness Ribbon; 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots; dimensionals; Wink of Stella; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Stampin' Up! Butterfly Brilliance

  Do you want it all?
This is the Butterfly Brilliance Collection-#159408= $71.25 
& includes all of this-
  • Butterfly Brilliance Bundle (stamp set & dies)
  • Butterfly Bijou 6x6 DSP
  • Natural Touch Specialty 12x12 Birch Paper

Susie's March Special-
Contact me & I'll order the Butterfly Brilliance Bundle for you!
When you order this from me, you'll will get a 3 card pieces kit 
& FREE package of the Artistry Blooms Sequins from me.
I highly suggest that you add in the coordinating Butterfly Bijou DSP too! 
But "getting it all" with the collection is the best deal!

Stampin' Up! Butterfly Brilliance

 OH WOW!
Check out this gorgeous card that is bright & cheery!

I used the NEW Butterfly Brilliance stamp set-
along with the coordinating Brilliant Wings Dies & Butterfly Bijou DSP!
You can order this suite starting today!

I just love how the Artistry Blooms Sequins coordinate so well with this suite!

You can't tell by the photo, but I added some Wink of Stella to the butterfly too.
It now has some sparkle!
Look how easy it is to cut out this butterfly from the DSP!
I quickly whipped this up last night for today's blog post, 
with some left over pieces laying on my counter.
Originally I was going to make the base of the card Magenta Madness.
But I changed my mind, as I think that the Basic Black base &
Magenta Madness strip combined like this just makes it pop!
I just love the way it turned out!

What do you think of the vellum circle?
It is from the Painted Label Dies.
Notice I did add a black 2" circle behind the vellum, 
so that the DSP & Magneta didn't show through.
I think it was a great little add on to dress up the card & pull it all together.

The words are from the 'Oval Occasions' stamp set.

Here are all of the supplies & measurements:
stamp set:  'Oval Occasions'
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Magenta Madness- 2 3/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Vellum- 2 3/4" strip- die cut spiral
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for the inside of the card
designer paper:  2 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Painted Label Dies; Brilliant Wings Dies; Artistry Blooms Sequins; 2" Circle Punch; dimensionals; Wink of Stella

 Butterfly Brilliance Bundle- #155821= $54.75 (Save 10% as a bundle)
 
Or you can purchase them separately-
Butterfly Brilliance stamp set only- #155092= $17.00
Brilliant Wings Dies- #155523= $44.00

This Butterfly DSP is 6x6 & available while supplies last only!
#156824= $11.50
 
 These are the colors that SU! has listed that coordinate with it!
Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Just Jade, Magenta Madness, 
Mango Melody, Mint Macraron, Misty Moonlight, Poppy Parade, So Saffron
Do you want it all?
This is the Butterfly Brilliance Collection-#159408= $71.25 
& includes all of this-
  • Butterfly Brilliance Bundle- stamp set & dies
  • Butterfly Bijou 6x6 DSP
  • Natural Touch Specialty 12x12 Birch Paper
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, March 1, 2021

Stampin' Up! Happy Thoughts Triple layering!

 I was playing last night with the Triple Stamping technique.
And I decided to try it using the Flowers for Every Season DSP,
instead of stamping the images.
 
Check out the 2 cards I made.
They are the exact same, except I used different card stock base/layers.
WOW HUH!
They look totally different.

So do you like THIS or THAT?
The Misty Moonlight one or the Bumblebee one?
 This is the Misty Moonlight one.

Our internet is SUPER SLOW right now & won't let me upload anymore photos.
So I will update this post later today!!

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

Stampin' Up! Butterfly Brilliance Collection

 Oh MY GOSH!!
This is a totally Susie card.
Isn't it just sooooo pretty!
 
I just LOVE this NEW Butterfly Brilliance Bundle.
This bundle is a NEW product that you can ORDER starting tomorrow- 3/2/21!
 
It will be one of the new bundles in the upcoming Annual Catalog
that starts in May!
But you can get it now as an early-release product & 
add some limited time only, exclusive items with it!
 Butterfly Brilliance Bundle- #155821= $54.75 (Save 10% as a bundle)
 
Or you can purchase them separately-
Butterfly Brilliance stamp set only- #155092= $17.00
Brilliant Wings Dies- #155523= $44.00

This Butterfly DSP is 6x6 & available while supplies last only!
#156824= $11.50
 
 These are the colors that SU! has listed that coordinate with it!
Basic Black, Bermuda Bay, Blushing Bride, Calypso Coral, Just Jade, Magenta Madness, 
Mango Melody, Mint Macraron, Misty Moonlight, Poppy Parade, So Saffron
 Check out how you can use the die & cut all of these butterflies out of the DSP at one time!
WOW!!!!
 This Birch DSP is called- Natural Touch Specialty Paper.
#156825= $5.00
It too is an exclusive add on to this bundle- while supplies last only.
 Do you want it all?
This is the Butterfly Brilliance Collection-#159408= $71.25 
& includes all of this-
  • Butterfly Brilliance Bundle
  • Butterfly 6x6 DSP
  • Natural Touch Specialty 12x12 Birch Paper

This butterfly is actually not stamped.  It is part of the DSP & I just die cut it out! And then I added a die cut piece of Vellum over the top of it!

Here are the Measurements & the supplies I used:

stamp set: 'Oval Occasions' set for the words only
card stock:
  • Bermuda Bay- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" for card base
  • Pool Party- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"- emboss using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"- cut out center with Layering Square Die
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut out with the Stitched Shapes Dies (circle)
  • Vellum- 2" strip- die cut butterfly detailed image
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"
dsp:  Butterfly Bijou DSP- 
  • 4 x 2"
  • 5 1/2 x 1"
  • Butterfly from the DSP with the coordinating image die
  • 2" strip- die cut stitched circle
inks:  Bermuda Bay
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Brilliant Wings Dies (butterfly); Layering Square Dies; Stitched Shapes Dies (circle); Artistry Blooms Sequins; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, February 28, 2021

Sale-a-bration ENDS today- February 28, 2021!

 These are the Sale-a-bration products that are ending today!!
Contact me to place your order for you.
Or order on line from my store-

 

TRY THIS SKETCH!

 Here is this weeks TRY this SKETCH!

Measurements are:
Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
Smoky Slate-  3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
Basic White- 3/4 x 3 3/4"

So here is my take on this sketch!
 Here is my card!
It is clean & simple, but cute!
I used the Ice Cream Corner DSP.
 I used the Label Me Fancy Punch for the words.
Here are the Measurements:
Bermuda Bay- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"
Old Olive- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
Basic White-1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with the Label Me Fancy Punch.
Bermuda Bay- 1/2 x 4"
Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for the inside of card
Ice Cream Corner DSP- 3 x 3"

Now check out how I stepped up this card!
 For the stepped up card I added an extra layer,
some embellishments, an ice cream cone & 
I made it into a cool shaker card!
How did I make the shaker?
I used a clear envelope, put the 3x3" DSP square into it, 
cut a little off of the top, folded it, added the Ice Cream Corner Sprinkles & sealed it up!
You can find the clear envelopes on page 153= #102619= $6.00 (package of 50)
What do you think?
I think it turned out super cute & love it!
 
Here are the Measurements & the supplies I used:
stamp set:  'Sweet Ice Cream'
card stock:

  • Bermuda Bay- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold for card base
  • Old Olive- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
  • Bermuda Bay- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Old Olive-1/2 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp ice cream scoop & punch out
  • Basic White-1/2 x 1 1/4"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

dsp:

  • Ice Cream Corner DSP- 3 x 3"
  • Ice Cream Corner DSP- 1 1/2" strip- punch out cone

inks:  Bermuda Bay
other:  Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch; Wink of Stella; Ice Cream Cone Sprinkles; Clear Envelope; dimensionals; glue dots; 3/8" Sheer Pool Party Ribbon
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, February 27, 2021

Stampin' Up! Simple Saturday!

 It is Simple Saturday!!
Check out today's card!

I am using this gorgeous Flower & Field DSP that
is a Sale-a-bration choice & will be gone soon!
As TOMORROW- Sunday, 2/28/21 is the last day for Sale-a-bration!
So if you want any of the Sale-a-bration products- don't miss out!
 I just love the chalk board black background look of this DSP!

Here are the supplies & measurements so that you can make this card too.
stamp set:  'Happy Thoughts'
card stock:
  • Pool Party- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 2 1/4"
  • Basic White- 2' strip- stamp words & die cut out
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Flower & Field DSP- 2 x 5 1/2"- FREE SAB choice with a $50 product order.
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Hippo & Friends Dies; Black Matte Dots; dimensionals

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

Friday, February 26, 2021

Stampin' Up! Dandelions 3D Embossing Folder

 Check out this simple card!
OH MY GOSH!!
Now how cool is this? 
I love the way it turned out!

I used the Dandelions 3D Embossing Folder & embossed a piece 
of my Oh So Ombre DSP!

But how did I get the dandelions to be white?
It was soooo easy to do!
I just took a fingernail file & lightly rubbed over the 
embossed part of the dandelions! 
 Here is the Dandelion 3D Embossing folder,
along with my embossing done directly onto the Oh So Ombre DSP.
Now check out how I got the dandelions white!
 See how I used my fingernail file & lightly rubbed it over the dandelions.
I then took the Light Old Olive Stampin' Blend 
& went directly over the top of the embossed leaves 
& stems so that they would be green & pop!

NOTE:  Be sure you only rub the fingernail file onto the embossed dandelions, 
as if you rub it on the stems or any part of the dsp- it will rub the color off.
This is a fun z fold card, which means that I folded the front 1/2 of the card backwards.
 
It is quick & simple & I love the way it turned out!
It is a simple wow card & who wouldn't love getting this card!

Here are the measurements & the supplies I used to make this card, so you can make it too!
stamp set:  'Happy Thoughts'
card stock:
  • Rococco Rose- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- for card base.  Fold the front piece backwards to make a z fold.
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for front layer of card
  • Rococco Rose- 4 1/4 x 1/2"
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with the Story Label Punch
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for the inside of the card
designer paper:  Oh So Ombre
ink:  Rococco Rose
Stampin' Blend:  Light Old Olive
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Dandelions 3D Embossing Folder; Story Label Punch; Rococco Rose Scalloped Linen Ribbon; Opal Rounds; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Stampin' Up! Hey Birthday Chick

 Here is a fun birthday chick!
It this chick a she?  Or a he?
I think it could be either!
I will call "her" curious!
She sure is checking out this birthday cupcake!
 
This chick is from the 'Hey Birthday Chick' bundle!

This is what the images in the stamp set- 'Hey Birthday Chick'- #154464= $21.00
& coordinating dies- Birthday Chick Dies- #158200= $27.00 look like.
Save 10% when you buy them together as a bundle-
#158631- Hey Birthday Chick= $43.00 
This stamp set is not in any catalog.
You'll just find it on a flyer, as a special deal available until June 30th, 2021! 

You can these links to see more info & cards I have made with this
'Hey Chick Bundle'!
This gorgeous ombre DSP is from the Oh So Ombre DSP pack.
It is a Sale-a-bration choice that you can get for FREE 
with a $50 product order right now.  
 
NOTE:  Sale-a-bration ends on Sunday, February 28th, 2020.....
so it only lasts for a few more days.
Don't miss out!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements so that you can make this card too!
stamp set:  'Hey Birthday Chick'
card stock:
  • Blackberry Bliss- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Basic White-3 3/4 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"- die cut out of the center of this using the scalloped square die to make a 'window'
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp chick onto, color & die cut out
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Oh So Ombre DSP- FREE SAB choice with a $50 product order
  • 4 x 2"- dotted pattern
  • 3 x 3"- piece in the white frame that I stamped onto
ink:  Blackberry Bliss & Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Blackberry Bliss & Dark Daffodil Delight
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Layering Square Dies; Birthday Chick Dies; Wink of Stella; Artistry Blooms Adhesive Backed Sequins; Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Foam Adhesive Strips- #141825= $8.00
NOTE:  I have the chick popped up on a wobbly so that she moves too!  
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!!  
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

UPDATE on the Strawberry Builder Punch!

The Strawberry Builder Punch-#154239- is a very popular product that is currently not orderable. Stampin' Up! is receiving some more inventory in the next few weeks, but we do not expect that inventory to last long. It will go into backorder and then not-orderable status again once it sells out. There is another shipment on it’s way, but we’ve just learned from our punch vendor that the arrival date for that shipment has moved back again—we are now expecting to receive it at the end of March or beginning of April.

But please note that the Sweet Strawberry Bundle will be carrying over into Annual 2021–2022 Catalog—so you’ll be able to continue selling this bundle throughout the catalog year. WOO HOOO!!!

So if you are holding your Sale-A-Bration order, waiting for this punch, we encourage you to place your order as soon as possible. We will not have any inventory of the punch between now and when Sale-A-Bration 28 February.