This weeks TRY THIS SKETCH- HAPPY EASTER!

 Here is this weeks TRY THIS SKETCH!

• Basic Black 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half or card base
• Smoky Slate- 4 x 4"
• Basic White- 2" circle

Check out my card!

I made this fun floating acetate strip card!

I actually cut a window sheet to 4 x 4" & adhered 1/2" strips of various

colors of card stock directly onto it.

I then popped up the acetate with the Foam Adhesive Strips & 

adhered this to a 4 x 4" Basic White piece of card stock.

 

Note:  The 1/2" strips were all actually in my scrap box!!!

 

 Check out these 2 cards.

They are REVERSE of each other. 

The top one is layered onto Basic White card stock with a 

Basic Black layer under it & Basic Black words.

The bottom one is layered onto Basic Black card stock with a 

Basic White layer under it & Basic White words.

Which one do you like better?

The top one or the bottom one?

 I wish you could see this in person, as it is really cool 

with the 1/2" strips mounted onto the window sheet!

 This has the Basic Black words & layering.

 I colored the eggs & the basket with my Stampin' Blends & then added some 

Wink of Stella over the top of them for some added sparkle!

 

 This has the Basic White words & layering.

I used Adhesive Sheets with the die cut words.

How did I do it?

Put the Adhesive Sheet onto the back side of Basic White card stock.

Die cut the words.

Then removed the sheet off of the back of the words & stuck onto the card front.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Springtime Joy'

card stock:

• Highland Heather- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Basic White- 4 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Basic Black- 4 x 4"
  
• Window Sheet- 4 x 4"
  
• Various colors in 1/2" strips
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- die cut words
  
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp bunny & basket/eggs & fussy cut out with your scissors
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Dark Magneta Madness; Dark Balmy Blue; Dark Daffodil Delight; Dark Highland Heather; Dark Old Olive; Dark Petal Pink

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Word Wishes; Basic Pearls; Wink of Stella; Foam Adhesive Strips; Seal Plus (to adhere strips to the window sheet); Adhesive Sheet (for words); dimensionals

 

Here are some more floating acetate strip cards that I will give the kids today.

 

WOW!

It is suppose to be a gorgeous day outside here in Iowa today.

We will be spending the afternoon/evening with our kids outside.

I cooked up a storm last night & have some yummy food prepared!

 

I hope you all have a blessed Easter!!!

Today we celebrate the true meaning of Easter with the

pain & suffering that Jesus had & his rising from the dead.

 Hallelujah!!!

Stampin' Up! Well Suited

 It is SIMPLE SATURDAY!

And I have another fun guy card to share with you!!

Just change the words and or colors of DSP

& this card could be for any occasion.

I used some of the products form the Well Suited Suite. 

Check out the stripped dsp from the Well Suited DSP pack.

And the words are from the 'Handsomely Suited' stamp set.

 

 So what do you think?

I hope you like it & use this layout to make one too.

Here are the supplies & the measurements.

stamp set:  'Handsomely Suited'

card stock:

• Basic Gray- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base.  Emboss the front of the card using the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Basic Black- 5 1/4 x 1 3/4"
  
• Basic Black- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Basic Black- 2" strip- punch out Tailored Tag Punch- cut this is half horizontally & layer behind the words
  
• Basic White- 2' strip- stamp words & punch out with the Tailored Tag Punch
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

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

ink:  Memento

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Subtle 3D Embossing Folder; Well Suited Twine Combo; Tailored Tag Punch; Metallic Pearls (Silver); dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Well Suited

 We all need a card to give to guys at times throughout the year- don't we.

I often hear comments that guy cards are hard to make & come up with ideas for.

Well- last night I need a guy card & this is what I whipped up!

I used some of the products in the Well Suited Suite

found on pages 66 & 67 in the Spring Mini.

 This is a fun z fold card (my favorite fold)!

And check out the die from the Suit & Tie Dies that I used.

*Bow die *Center of Bow die *and 6 button dies

 

So what do you think? 

If is something fun & different & I like it a lot! 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Happy Thoughts'

card stock:

• Basic Gray- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- fold into Z for the card base
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Smoky Slate- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss with Subtle Embossing Folder
  
• Basic White- 5/8 x 3"- stamp words onto
  
• Basic Gray- 1 1/4" strip- die cut bow; center of bow & 6 buttons
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for the inside of the card
  

designer paper:  Well Suited DSP- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"- cut in half diagonally to make 2 triangles

ink:  Basic Gray

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Suit & Tie Dies; Subtle 3D Embossing Folder Banners Pick A Punch (flag ends of word strip); dimensionals; glue dots

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

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Happy Thoughts Triple Layering

 

 Last night I was playing with the triple stamping technique

& instead of stamping, I decided to use DSP with it

& make it triple layering!

Check out these 2 cards.

They are exactly the same- just different colors of card stock

for the bases & layers.

Which one do you like better?

THIS ONE OR THAT ONE?

The Misty Moonlight one or the Bumblebee one?

 

Isn't it neat how this layers!

And it is so easy to do!

 

I like both of them, but this one is my favorite!

I think that adding the darker color- like the Misty Moonlight here

just makes it pop more!

If you look closely you can see the stitching around the edges that the 

Stitched Rectangle Die made!

Here are the supplies & measurements for these cards.

stamp set:  'Happy Thoughts'

card stock:

• Bumblebee or Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
• Bumblebee or Misty Moonlight- 3 1/4 x 4 5/8"
  
• Bumblebee or Misty Moonlight- 2 x 3 3/8"
  
• Bumblebee or Misty Moonlight- 1/2 x 3"
  
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words & punch out with Story Label Punch
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Flowers for Every Season DSP- RETIRING!

• 4 x 5 1/4"- use 2 of the Stitched Rectangle Dies to cut out center

ink:  Misty Moonlight

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stitched Rectangle Dies; Bumblebee or Misty Moonlight Ribbon- RETIRING! 2019-2021 In Color Enamel Dots- RETIRING!; Story Label Punch- RETIRING!; dimensionals; glue dots

 I took a piece of 4 x 5 1/4" DSP & cut out these 2 Stitched Rectangle Dies.

 

 I then layered them onto card stock pieces like this!

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

Stampin' Up! Circle Celebration

 Have you noticed the cool circle stamp set in the Spring Mini Catalog

called- 'Circle Celebration' on page 38?

Check it out!

 

This is a fun retro card I made with these circle stamps.

I think it turned out super cute!

Something like this never goes out of style!

It is clean & simple!

Here are the measurements & the supplies.

stamp set:  'Circle Celebration' & 'Bloom & Grow' (words)

card stock:

• Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  
• Smoky Slate- 3 x 5 1/2"
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2 x 5 1/2"- stamp circle onto this
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

inks:  Smoky Slate & Daffodil Delight

other:  Daffodil Delight Ribbon- RETIRING!; Basic Rhinestones; glue dots; tear & tape

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

Stampin' Up! Baby Pull Toys

 What a CUTE stamp set this 'Baby Pull Toys' is!

 

I used the striped DSP from the Ice Cream Corner pack to go with it!

 I think this is just adorable!!

It would work as a great baby card, but change the words & 

use as a child's birthday card too!

Check out the 'Baby Pull Toys' stamp set on page 64 in the Spring Mini Catalog!

There is also a lion & elephant images in this stamp set!

Here are the supplies & the measurements.

stamp set:  'Baby Pull Toys'

card stock:

• Bermuda Bay- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  
• Bumblebee- 3 3/4 x 5"- stamp a few hearts on right side
  
• Bermuda Bay- 3" strip- die cut Scalloped Square
  
• Basic White- 3" strip- die cut Stitched Square
  
• Basic White-2" strip- stamp words & die cut out with Stitched So Sweetly Dies
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Ice Cream Corner DSP- 1 x 5"

ink:  Saddle Brown Stazon, Bumblebee & Bermuda Bay

Stampin' Blends:  Dark Mango Melody- RETIRING; Dark Crumb Cake; Bronze; Dark Calypso Coral; Dark Bermuda Bay

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Layering Square Dies- RETIRING; Stitched Shapes Dies- RETIRING; Stitched So Sweetly Dies; Bumblebee Gingham Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

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!!!