Stampin' Up! Split Circle layout with True Love DSP

 How fun!!!

Check out my pretty black & white card for today's post.

I used a couple of my favorite products that are RETIRING!

*Dainty Diamonds Embossing Folder

*Stitched Shapes Dies

How did I do it?

1.  I took 3 different sizes of Stitched Circle Dies & cut them all out of 3 different DSP patterns.

2.  I cut all 3 of these circles into half.

3.  Layer them on top of each other- like shown in the above photo.

4.  Attached them to the black piece of card stock, I left an open space between them.

5.  Add a strip of black card stock in this opening.

6.  Add a strip with words in the center of this.

 So what do you think?

It is a totally Susie card & I love the way it turned out!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Prettiest of Birthdays'
card stock:

• Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card
  
• Basic Black- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- emboss with Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder
• Basic Black- 1/2 x 5"
  
• Basic White- 3/8 x 3 1/4"- stamp words onto & flag ends
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  True Love DSP- 

• 2 1/4" strip- smallest circle
• 2 3/4" strip- middle circle
• 3 1/4" strip- largest circle
  

ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin Cut & Embossing Machine; Stitched Shape Dies (circle)- RETIRING; Dainty Diamonds 3D Embossing Folder- RETIRING; Playful Pets Combo Trim; Basic Pearls; dimensonals; glue dot

 

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

Hugs-
SUSIE

This weeks TRY THIS SKETCH- Shark Frenzy

  Yay.......

Here is this weeks TRY THIS SKETCH!!

Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 11"

Smoky Slate- 2 x 2" (x3)

Basic White- 1/2 x 4"

And check out the card I made from this sketch!

 I used the 'Shark Frenzy' stamp set.

And combined it with the Whale of A Time DSP!

Isn't it soooo cute!

Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo

Check out the texture on the shark!

I did the KISSING technique!

 I think it turned out super cute!

I used the 'Buffalo Check' background stamp to "KISS" my sharks!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Shark Frenzy' & 'Buffalo Check'

card stock:

• 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
• Basic White-2 3/4" strip- stamp large shark
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp small shark
• Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp words & use the curvy die to cut along the top & bottom
• Vellum- 1" strip (x2)- die cut scallops for the water waves
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  

• 4 x 5 1/4"
  
• 2 x 2"
• 2 x 2"
• 1" strip- die cut 2 of the leaves
  

ink:  Pacific Point

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Shark Dies; dimensionals; glue dots

 

Did you know that Baby Shark is a fun kids song!

Ainslee loves it!

And I agree- it is a super cute song.

You'll have to look it up on line if you've never it heard it before.   

 

Scroll on down below to see the steps on how to do the KISSING Technique!

 Look at all of the different backgrounds I tried with the KISSING technique.

You need a pattern stamp, along with the solid stamp too.

I used these different stamps as shown above-

• Tree Trunk from the 'Rooted in Nature' stamp set
•  Tree from the 'Rooted in Nature' stamp set
• Chevron from the 'Comfort & Hope' stamp set
• Grid from the 'Comfort & Hope' stamp set
• Stone from the 'Stacked Stone' stamp
• Plaid from the 'Buffalo Check' stamp
• Camouflage from the 'Camouflage' stamp
  

 HOW DID I DO IT?

1.  Inked the shark into Pacific Point ink & stamped off onto a piece of scrap paper.

2.  Press the stamp down onto the 'Buffalo Check' background stamp.

 3.  This is what it looks like.

 4.  This is what it looks like when it is then stamped onto the Basic White card stock strip.

 5.  Now stamp the shark outline stamp around it the plaid inside piece.

6.  Die cut out the shark!

So what do you think?

I hope you like this fun card!

Hoping that you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Snail Mail

 It is Simple Saturday!!

And here is a cute snail!

I used the Snail Mail suite.

I just fussy cut out this snail from the DSP!

These snails make me smile & I hope they do you too!

I love sending cards & packages snail mail! 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Snailed It'

card stock:

• Bermuda Bay- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  
• Real Red- 1 x 5 1/2"
  
• Basic White-  3 1/2" strip- die cut scalloped square
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"
  

designer paper:  Snail Mail DSP- 

• 2 x 4"
• fussy cut snail with scissors
  

ink:  Coastal Cabana

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Layering Square Dies; Artistry Blooms Adhesive Backed Sequins; dimensionals

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Bravo

 Here is a hidden treasure in the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog!
It is the 'Bravo' Dies that are the french version of the 'Happy' Dies!

Bravo Dies- #152740= $30.00 RETIRING

Happy Dies- #152708= reg. $30.00 NOW $12.00 ON SALE- RETIRING SOON!

 

Check out the 2 cards I made & how different they look 

when the DSP is changed!

 

I added the die cut stars & the Holiday Rhinestone Jewels

  for some bling & dimension.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'So Much Happy'

card stock:

• Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card basee
  
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- die cut BRAVO out of the lower third of this
  
• Basic White-  4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Playing with Patterns DSP- 3 3/4 x 5"; 1 1/2" strips- die cut stars

ink:  For inside of card- varies with color of DSP used

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Bravo Dies; Holiday Rhinestone Jewels; dimensionals

 So aren't these fun cards!

I think they both are super cute!

 

They would be great for many different occasions that you want to celebrate!

Graduation; Birthday; Retirement; Congratulations; etc.

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS day!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

RETIRING LIST & Soar Confidently

 

The Annual Catalog RETIRING LIST IS OUT!

It is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST 

or until 5/3/21!

You can use this hostess code:
UABWNPEU

You can email me & I can send you the list in PDF or Excel.

 

 CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM IN MY ON LINE STORE!

HERE IS A PDF LINK OF RETIRING PRODUCTS!

https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/2021/03_Last-Chance-Product-Sale/Last-Chance-Lists/Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021_US.pdf

Contact me to order for you or order from my on line store-

susiewood.stampinup.net 

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 Check out this guy card!!

I used the 'Soar Confidently' stamp set!

And combined the plaid, Well Suited Designer Paper with it!

 I cut into the front of the airplane like this.

 Then slid in the Stitched Shapes (Circle) Die underneath it like this & cut it out!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Soar Confidently' (airplane); 'Mountain Air' (clouds)

card stock:

• Pacific Point- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  
• Smoky Slate- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss with Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Pacific Point- 2 x 5"
  
• Smoky Slate- 1/4 x 5"- add metallic pearls to left side of it
  
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words & die cut out
  
• Basic White- 3 1/2" strip- stamp airplane & die cut out
• Vellum- 3/4" strip- 1/2" circle with metallic pearl in center for propeller
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Well Suited DSP- 1 1/2 x 5"

ink:  Basic Gray & Smoky Slate

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stitched Shapes (circles); Old World Paper 3D Embossing Folder; Metallic (silver) Pearls; dimensionals

 I also made this same card with a Basic Gray base.

I like both of them, but the Pacific Point one is just brighter!

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

Annual Catalog RETIRING LIST

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST 

or until 5/3/21!

 

You can use this hostess code:

 
UABWNPEU

HERE IS A PDF LINK OF RETIRING PRODUCTS!

https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/2021/03_Last-Chance-Product-Sale/Last-Chance-Lists/Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021_US.pdf

Contact me to order for you or order from my on line store-

susiewood.stampinup.net

 

 

Stampin' Up! Snail Mail Suite!

 This 'Snail Mail' suite is so cute!!

It just makes me smile!

Everything about it is adorable!!

Check out this card.

There is actually no stamping on it.

I used the Snail Dies & coordinating Snail Mail DSP!

And I used my favorite embossing folder-

the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder too!

 

This postage edge square shape is from the Snail Dies!

Here are the supplies & the measurements.

stamp set:  none

card stock:

• Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  
• Blushing Bride- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Real Red- 1 1/4" strip- die cut 1" Circle & fold in half to go along end of white banner
  
• Basic White- 1 x 4"
  
• Real Red- 2 3/4" strip- die cut square
  
• Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- die cut stitched circle
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Snail Mail DSP- 

• 1 1/2 x 5"
• 2 x 4"
• Snail
• Hello Word bubble
  

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Snail Dies; Stitched Shapes Dies (circle); Layering Circles (1" Circle); Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Resin Hearts; Snail Mail Combo Twine; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots

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

The ANNUAL CATALOG is RETIRING!

Last-Chance Supply Items Sale Coming Soon

Get ready!!!  As Stampin' Up! is putting select supply items on sale TOMORROW- from March 24, 2021 (2:00 PM Central time) to May 3, 2021. They’ll only be available while supplies last. Don’t miss this last chance to get these items!   As the Annual Catalog is retiring on May 3, 2021- so some of these items are going to be discounted & some of these items will be gone FAST!

Be sure you check my blog here today- March 24, 2021 around 2:10 pm & I will have a link posted for you to see all of them items.   

You can EMAIL ME & I will order them for you or you can order them from MY ON LINE STORE as soon as possible- before they are gone forever!!!

 

RETIRING 2019-2021 In Colors!

 These are the RETIRING 2019-2021 In Colors!

I will be sad to see them go.

I really like them all!

But I especially love the the Seaside Spray & Purple Posy!

 

Be sure you get any products in these colors that you want NOW- 

before they are gone!

These will soon be sold out & are while supplies last only!

Don't miss out! 

 

• card stock
• ink pads
• ink refills
• Stampin' Blends
• DSP
• ribbon

Contact me to order these for you!

Or order them from my on line store!

 

Stampin' Up! Springtime Joy Fun Fold

 Here is a fun fold lamb card!!

I think that she so sweet looking.

This is the 'Springtime Joy' stamp set.

 It opens up like this!

Check out how I layered & assembled it.

 This is a bright, cheery & spring like card.

I love it!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Springtime Joy'

card stock:

• Magenta Madness- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" for card base
  
• Smoky Slate- 4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Magenta Madness- 2 3/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  
• Magenta Madness- 4 1/4" strip- die cut Stitched Rectangle Die
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"- stamp lamb onto
  
• Basic White- 1/2 x 3 1/4"- stamp words onto
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  In Color 2020-2022 DSP- Magenta Madness

ink:  Memento & Petal Pink ink pad (apply lightly with a q-tip for the cheeks of the lamb)

Stampin' Blends:  Light Smoky Slate; Light Magenta Madness; Light Flirty Flamingo; Light Old Olive

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stitched So Sweetly Dies; 2020-2022 In Color Enamel Dots; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Handmade For You

 Here is quick post & another fun card I made 

using this weeks TRY THIS SKETCH!

 

I used the 'Handmade for You' stamp set on page 56 in the Spring Mini Catalog.

Here are the measurements & supplies.

stamp set:  'Handmade for You'

card stock:

• Calypso Coral- 4 1/4 x 11"-score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  
• Petal Pink- 1 x 5"- emboss with Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with the Double Oval Punch
  
• Basic White-  2 x 3 3/4- stamp dress/stand onto
• Petal Pink 2 x 1/2"- attach under dress/stand & put ribbon onto
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Butterfly Bijour (SOLD OUT LAST WEEK)  You could substitute one of the prints from the Playful Pets.

ink:  Calypso Coral

other:  Double Oval Punch; Basic Pearls; Ornate Garden Ribbon Combo Pack; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

TRY THIS SKETCH with Garden Wishes

WOO HOOO!

Here is this weeks TRY THIS SKETCH!

 

Measurements:

Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 11"

Smoky Slate- 3 x 4"

Basic Gray- 1 x 5"

Basic White- 2 x 3 3/4"

 Check out my pretty spring card!

It is clean & simple, yet cute!

 

I did a reverse layout of this sketch & posted it a few days ago.

You can CLICK HERE TO SEE THAT CARD!

This dandelion came out of the 'Garden Wishes' stamp set!

 

I just love the way it turned out!

Here are the measurements & the supplies:

stamp set:  'Garden Wishes'

card stock:

• Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2", fold in half for card base
  
• Just Jade- 1 x 5"
  
• Just Jade- 2 1/4 x 4"
  
• Basic White- 2 x 3 3/4"
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Flowers for Every Season

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Just Jade; Light & Dark Daffodil Delight

other:  Wink of Stella; Basic Pearls; Flowers for Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack; dimensionals; glue dots

 

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

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Seashells 3D Embossing Folder

 Today is SIMPLE Saturday........

and check out today's card.

 

 NOTE:  SOME of the products I used on this card are

not available until the week of 3/29/21.

You can add them to your wish list & get them soon.

 

I used the Seashells 3D Embossing Folder.

This is out of stock until the week of 3/29/21.

I rubbed Frost White Shimmer Paint over the embossed seashells,

using the Blending Brushes.

The Blending Brushes are out of stock until the week of 3/29/21.

  

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Friends are Like Seashells'

card stock:

• Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  
• Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Petal Pink- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss with Seashells 3D Embossing Foldere
  
• Basic White- 3/4 x 3"
  
• Crumb Cake-1 1/2" strip- stamp words & punch out with the Timeless Labels Punch
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Crumb Cake

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Seashells 3D Embossing Folder; Opal Rounds; Frost White Shimmer Paint; Blending Brushes; Timeless Labels Punch

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Wrapped Bouquet Bundle

 You all know that I love black & white cards.

Check out this one!

I used the 'Wrapped Bouquet' Bundle.

 This is a totally Susie card.

But look at how I stepped up this card......

 On the top one I stamped directly onto the Basic White card stock.

On the bottom one I stamped onto a piece of Basic White card stock, 

die cut it out & then popped it up with dimensionals onto the Basic White layer.

I added in some black leaves that I die cut out. 

And I also colored the flowers, added some Wink of Stella over them 

& put a small pearl in the center of each flower.  

 So which one do you like better?

I think they are both very pretty!

The top black & white one is simple, yet elegant & simple to make.

The colored one is gorgeous, but does take a few more supplies & time to make.

 Don't you think that coloring the flowers gives this an added pop.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Wrapped Bouquet'

card stock:

• Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for front layer of card
  
• Basic Black- 1 x 5"- go across card front
  
• Basic Black- 2 1/2 x 4 1/4"- layer piece
  
• Basic White- 2 x 4"- layer piece
  
• Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- stamp flowers onto & die cut out
  
• Basic Black- 2 1/2" strip- die cut leaves
  
• Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut out with 1" Layering Circle Dies
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  True Love DSP- 3 x 4"

ink:  Memento
Stampin Blend:  Dark Real Red

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Wrapped Flowers Dies; Layering Circle Dies; Basic Pearls; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots; Playful Pets Combo Trim (black & white twine)

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Butterfly Brilliance Bundle

 This is a pretty spring like card, using the Butterfly Brilliance Bundle.

It is a totally Susie card.

 

Check this NEW bundle that is in the upcoming

2021-2022 Annual Catalog that starts in May!

But you can get this bundle now as an early-release product!

 Butterfly Brilliance Bundle- #155821= $54.75 (Save 10% as a bundle)

Look at the 3 different butterflies that I stamped & die cut.

I was trying to decide which one I wanted to use on my card.

I like them all!

But I decided I liked the bottom one the best.

For it, I stamped the butterfly onto Basic White card stock using

Terracotta Tile ink & then colored it with my Light Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend.

 I added some Wink of Stella over the butterfly for some added sparkle.

 And then added this pretty detailed vellum butterfly over the top of it, 

along with some Artistry Blooms Adhesive Backed Sequins.

I just love the way it turned out!!

 

NOTE:  There was some WHILE SUPPLIES LAST- Butterfly Bijour DSP 

that coordinated with this Butterfly Brilliance Bundle, but it sold out yesterday.

 

Here are the supplies & the measurements.

stamp set:  'Butterfly Brilliance' & 'Peaceful Moments' (words)

card stock:

• Terracotta Tile- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
• So Saffron- 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp butterflies onto this using Daffodil Delight ink
• Terracotta Tile- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"- emboss using the Meadow Moments Embossing Folder
• So Saffron- 1 x 4 1/4"- stamp words left side of center
• Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp butterfly using Terracotta Tile ink
• Vellum- 2 3/4" strip- die cut detailed butterfly
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Butterfly Bijour DSP- 4 x 1 1/2"- WHILE SUPPLIES LAST ONLY & 

SOLD OUT on 3/17/21.

ink:  Terracotta Tile, Daffodil Delight

Stampin' Blend:  Light Daffodil Delight

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Brilliant Wings Dies; Meadow Moments Embossing Folder; Artistry Blooms Adhesive Backed Sequins; Ornate Garden Combo Ribbon (Terracotta Tile); Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE