This weeks TRY THIS SKETCH!

 Here is this weeks TRY THIS SKETCH!!!

Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" fold in half for card base

Smoky Slate- 4 x 4"

Smoky Slate- 1 x 4"

Basic White-3" circle

 Here is the card I made, casing this weeks sketch!!

It is Black & White (my favorite)!

And a fun fold too!

This is a totally Susie card!

 

Where did I get these flowers at?

I fussy cut them out with my scissors from the True Love DSP!

These are the different flowers that are in this DSP that I cut out!

I just love this card!

I cut the base of this card at 4 1/4 x 11" & then scored it 

at 4 1/4 & 5 1/2".

It then I adhered the 1 1/4 x 4" piece together & made this into a book style card.

This is what it looks like when it is opened up!

The Basic White for the inside piece is 4 x 4"

& you can add your greeting here.

WOW-look how I stepped it up by adding colored flowers!

 

I used my Stampin' Blends & colored them.

 

 What colors are these flowers?

They are the NEW 2021-2023 In Colors!

Pale Papaya, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink & Soft Succulents!

I added 3 little Rhinestones too.

And some Wink of Stella over the flowers for some added sparkle!

Isn't it just gorgeous!!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Itty Bitty Birthdays'- RETIRING!

card stock:

• Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  
• Basic Black- 3 1/2' strip- die cut circle
  
• Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & angle ends with scissors
  
• Basic White- 4 x 4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  True Love DSP- 

• 1 x 4"
• 4 x 4"
• Fussy cut out flowers with scissors
  

ink: Memento

Stampin' Blends: Light & Dark Pale Papaya, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink & Soft Succulents- AVAILABLE on 5/4/21 to purchase when the NEW Annual Catalog goes live!

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stitched Shapes Dies (larges Circle)- RETIRING!; Playful Pets Trim Combo Pack (black & white twine); dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Art Gallery

 

It is SIMPLE Saturday!

 

Check out these quick cards I just whipped up for today's post with some 

scraps laying on my counter!

 

I used the words from the 'Art Gallery' stamp set.

(This is a great stamp set with multiple words for many occasions.)

And I combined the Forever Greenery DSP with it!

This card could be used for any occasions......but

I am going to use it for sympathy card that I need to get sent.

So what do you think?

It is clean, simple & yet elegant!!

But how can you go wrong with any card made with Old Olive card stock,

as it is one of my favorite colors!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Art Gallery'

card stock:

• Old Olive-  4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  
• Garden Green- 1/2 x 5 1/2"
  
• Old Olive- 3/4 x 3"
  
• Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp words & die cut
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Forever Greenery DSP- RETIRING!   3 x 5 1/2"

ink:  Old Olive

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Floral Gallery Dies (rectangle); Opal Rounds; Ornate Garden Ribbon (Old Olive)- RETIRING!; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a SPECTACULAR Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs
SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Sand & Sea Suite

 Wow- check out this awesome suite!

I love the way this card turned out!

 

This is the Sand & Sea Suite.

I love all of the coordinating products in it!!

It is on pages 40-42 in the Spring Mini Catalog.

Look at the shimmer!!

I used the Frost White Shimmer Paint* over the top of the embossed

Seashells & applied it with my Stampin' Blends.  

In this photo above you can see the difference in the embossed shells

with the piece that has the shimmer added to it.

Isn't it just sooo cool!!

 

NOTE:  *The Frost White Shimmer Paint was on the RETIRING List

& it just SOLD OUT!  I am SO SORRY & BUMMED!

But those of you stamping with me for my April Monthly classes this weekend,

we'll still be using this Shimmer Paint. 

 

Since the Frost White Shimmer Paint is now sold out- I made another

card using the Shimmery White card stock!!

This is Shimmery White card stock verses Basic White card stock.

In person you can see the added sparkle on the Shimmery White card stock.

This is the Shimmery White card stock.

This is the Basic White card stock with the Frost White Shimmer Paint on it.

 

I got a pretty shells card from my 

demonstrator friend Lynn Feldkamp a few months ago that I loved!

And she was the inspiration for me designing this card.

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
  
• Seaside Spray-  4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss with Seashells Embossing Folder
  
• Basic White-  2 3/4" strip- die cut oval
  
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp starfish & die cut
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Sand & Sea DSP- 

• 3/4 x 5"- blue print
• 1 1/4 x 5"- shells print
  

ink:  Seaside Spray- RETIRING!

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Seaside Seashells Dies; Stitched Shapes Dies (oval)- RETIRING!; Seashells Embossing Folder; Frost White Shimmer Paint- RETIRING- now SOLD OUT!; Pastel Pearls; Seaside Spray Metallic Ribbon- RETIRING!; dimensionals; glue dots; Blending Brushes- AVAILABLE WEEK OF 4/19!

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Well Suited Bundle

 Check out these tie cards!

 

Is this a card that you could send to a special guy in your life?

I know I send guy cards often.

This could be a Father's Day card, birthday card, etc.

 

I used the 'Handsomely Suited' stamp set & combined it

with the Peony Garden DSP!

Yes-this gray herringbone DSP is from the Peony Garden DSP pack.

 On this card I just stamped the tie directly onto the 

Basic White card stock.

It is quick & simple, yet great!

But check out this one.....

This is the exact same card, except I stepped it up.

And all I did to change it was to stamp the tie onto 

Smokey Slate card stock & then die cut it out.

 

 Which one of the tie cards do you like better?

The simple one with the White tie or the die cut one with the Gray tie?

Here are the measurements & supplies.

stamp set:  'Handsome Suited'

card stock:

• Basic Gray- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2'- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  
• Smoky Slate- 2 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  
• Basic Gray- 1 3/4 x 4 3/4"
  
• Basic White- 1 1/2 x 4 1/2"
  
• Smoky Slate- 1" strip- stamp tie onto & die cut out
  
• Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Classic Label Punch
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Peony Garden DSP- 3 3/4 x 5 1/2"

ink:  Basic Gray

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Suit & Tie Dies; Metallic Pearls (Silver); Classic Label Punch- RETIRING!; dimensionals

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Love You Always Specialty DSP

 I think that this card is a simple elegance one.

There are lots of little details that add that wow to it!

 

I combined some NEW with some OLD when making this card.

Check out this fun z fold card I made using the 

Love You Always Specialty DSP & coordinating Love You Always Foil Sheets.

Look at the scalloped edge & the die cut flower!

WOO HOOO!

These are NEW sneak peeks from the upcoming Annual Catalog.

They are the NEW Penned Flowers Dies.

I am in love with stitching on dies & this scalloped edge 

is going to be well used by me!

 This is what the NEW Penned Flowers Dies looks like!

Our of these specialty papers I made a Rococo Rose card & a Blushing Bride card.

 They are both just stunning in person!

It is oh so pretty!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Vine Design' (words)

card stock:

• Rococo Rose- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2'- score 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" to make a z fold for the card base
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 3 3/4  5"- stamp words on the bottom edge & adhere the flower DSP to the part of this.
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  

• Love You Always Specialty DSP- 3 3/4 x 4"- diagonal cut a little off the bottom.  I measured it at the 1 1/4" mark on the right outside edge of my paper cutter & cut up.
• Love You Always Foil Sheets- 1 1/2" strip- die cut flower; 1/2 x 5"- die cut scalloped edge
  

ink: Rococo Rose

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Penned Flower Dies- AVAILABLE on 5/3/21; Basic Pearl; Blushing Bride Metallic Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Clearance Rack Refresh!! Check it out!!

WOO HOO!!!  I know that some of you have been waiting for some more items to be added to the Clearance Rack!!  Your wish has been granted.....check it out by clicking on the link below at my on line store Clearance Rack!

Or go to- susiewood.stampinup.net

• CLICK-  Shop Now

• Under Sales & Specials CLICK - Clearance
  

Here is the current hostess code- H9MMMX9A

Or you can contact ME & I'll get it ordered for you as soon as I can.  

Happy Shopping!!  Hugs- SUSIE

Stampin Up Butterfly Gala

 I love this card!

It is a totally Susie card.

And I used LOTS of RETIRING products on it.

One of my favorite punches is this Butterfly Duet Punch.

I am sad to see it go!

 Check out how I stamped & colored the butterflies!

 

How did I do it?

1. Stamp the butterflies onto a piece of 2 1/2" Basic White card stock using Memento ink.

2. Color the Butterflies using a Blender Brush & Just Jade Ink Pad.

3.  Using the Blender Brush then add some Shaded Spruce ink along the wing edges.

4.  Add Wink of Stella over the butterflies.

5. Punch out with the Butterfly Duo Punch.

 

 For the sentiments I used the 'Woven Heirlooms' stamp set.

AND the words fit perfectly into the Stitched Shapes (Oval) Die cut.

 I choose the colors for this card to go with the Forever Greenery DSP.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets:  'Woven Heirlooms' & 'Butterfly Gala'- RETIRING!

card stock:

• Shaded Spruce- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  
• Just Jade- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Subtle 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Shaded Spruce- 3 x 4 1/4"
  
• Just Jade- 3 1/2" strip- die cut scalloped oval
  
• Basic White- 3" strip- stamp words & die cut stitched oval
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp butterflies with Memento ink
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Forever Greenery DSP-

inks:  Just Jade & Shaded Spruce

other:  Butterfly Duet Punch- RETIRING!; Blending Brushes; Wink of Stella; Just Jade Ribbon- RETIRING!; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Subtle 3D Embossing Folder-RETIRING!; Stitched Shapes (oval)- RETIRING!; Stitched Oval Dies (scalloped)- RETIRING!; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

This weeks TRY THIS SKETCH!

 Here is this weeks TRY THIS SKETCH!!!

Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"

Smoky Slate- 4 1/4 x 1/2 (x3)

Basic White- 2 1/2 x 3" 

 Check out the pretty shell card I made, casing this weeks sketch!!

What do you think?

Notice all of the details!

I think it turned out very pretty!

I love it!

Look closely at this shell, as I embossed it & then stamped over the top of it!

 

YES- this Seashells Embossing Folder is now available again to order.

As it had been out of stock, because it was so popular!

So you can now add it to your wish list!

 

Wow- look at all of the details here!

1. embossed Shells 
2. ribbon
3. stamp & emboss the shell
4. Opal Round embellishment

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Friends are Life Seashells'

card stock:

• Crumb Cake- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  
• Seaside Spray- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with the Seashells 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut stitched circle & stamp words onto it
  
• Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"- die cut & then fussy cut out the shell with your scissors.
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Crumb Cake

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Seaside Shells Dies; Seashells 3D Embossing Folder; Stitched Shapes Dies (circle)- RETIRING!; Opal Rounds; Seaside Spray Scalloped Linen Ribbon- RETIRING!; dimensionals; Tear & Tape (or strong adhesive to add ribbon onto the card front.

Look at this Seashells 3D Embossing Folder!

And check out how this die fits perfectly over the top of it to cut it out!

It is all connected, so for me to use just this single shell on this card,

I had to take my Paper Snips & fussy cut out the shell.

It wasn't hard!

I did end up stamping then with the shell stamp, directly over

the top of the shell to give it some added color!

 

Wow- this is one of the cards that everyone joining me for my 

upcoming 40 Card Spring Class will be making!

I hope you have a SUPER SPECIAL Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Forever Fern

 It is SIMPLE SATURDAY!

Check out today's simple card!

 

I used the 'Forever Fern' stamp set.

 This is the color of the leaves in order as they appear above-

Just Jade

Old Olive

Shaded Spruce  

Pretty Peacock

My inspiration for this card is a version of a card I got 

from my demonstrator friend Judy Garza.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Forever Fern'

card stock:

• Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  
• Old Olive- 2 x 5 1/2"
  
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp leaves & die cut
  
• Old Olive- 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

inks:  Just Jade; Old Olive; Shaded Spruce & Pretty Peacock

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stitched Shapes; Ornate Garden Ribbon (Old Olive); glue dot

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!

Happy stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Baby Pull Toys

 What a cute stamp set this is!

I used the 'Baby Pull Toys' that is on page 64 in the Spring Mini Catalog.

You won't believe what pack this Gray Granite DSP is from!

It is from the Peony Garden DSP pack & I combined it

with the Gray Granite & Balmy Blue card stock!

I love the way it turned out!

 

This baby boy card is just one of the many cards that everyone 

joining me for my upcoming Annual 40 Card Class will be making.

I have been super busy & stamping away every spare minute I have!

I literally have stamps everywhere in piles,

as I've been creating & getting ready for this Annual event.

My Annual 40 card classes are on 4/24/21 & 5/1/21.

The deadline to sign up for them is tomorrow- 4/10/21.

If you want to join me for this event in person or get a card pieces in the mail-

you can find out more about it by CLICKING HERE!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Baby Pull Toys'

card stock: 

• Gray Granite- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  
• Balmy Blue- 3 3/4 x 5"
  
• Gray Granite- 1 x 5 1/2"
  
• Gray Granite- 3" strip- die cut scalloped circle
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp elephant & punch out with 2" circle punch
  
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words & die cut
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Peony Garden DSP- 4 x 2"

ink:  Basic Gray & Balmy Blue

Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Smoky Slate

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Layering Circle Dies (Scalloped Circle); Sweetly Stitched Dies (stitched rectangle); 2" Circle Punch- RETIRING!; Well Dressed Combo Twine (Basic Gray); dimensionals; glue dots

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

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Sneak Peek!

 Oh my GOSH!!!!

I have several NEW Sneak Peeks for you today!!

 

I am SO EXCITED to show you these NEW 2021-2021 In Colors!!

Aren't they all just gorgeous!!!

 

PLUS check out several other upcoming new products too! 

These NEW products can be ordered starting on May 4th, 2021!!

I just got these new products & made this card last night.

I can't wait to play with them some more.

I also used a NEW bundle that is a stamp set & punch!

(And you all know how I LOVE punches!)

Plus I used some coordinating ribbon, little flower embellishments 

& a NEW die too!

So check them out!!!!

FUN!  FUN!  FUN!

 

*NOTE-

LOOK at the flowers in bottom of the photos above.

I put both of them together on the same block so 

that I could punch them both out at the same time too!

 2021-2021 In Colors

Polished Pink

Fresh Freesia

Evening Evergreen

Soft Succulent

Pale Papaya

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Flowers of Friendship'- AVAILABLE 5/4/21

*These NEW card stock colors & ink are AVAILABLE 5/4/21

card stock:

• Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
• Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- use to layer the 1" strips of color onto
  
• Polished Pink- 3" strip- stamped both flowers & punched out together
  
• Fresh Freesia- 3" strip- stamp both flowers & punch out together
  
• Evening Evergreen- 1" strip- stamp leaves & punch out
  
• Soft Succulent- 1" strip- stamp leaves & punch out
  
• Pale Papaya- 3" strip- stamp both flowers & punch out together
  
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut out
  
• Basic White-  4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Polished Pink; Fresh Freesia; Evening Evergreen; Soft Succulent; Pale Papaya

other:  Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine; Scalloped Contour Dies- AVAILABLE 5/4/21; Flowers & Leaves Punch- AVAILABLE 5/4/21; Loose Flower Flourishes- AVAILABLE 5/4/21; Evening Evergreen Ribbon- AVAILABLE 5/4/21; dimensionals; glue dots

So what do you think?

Are you excited about these NEW products!!

 

I hope you have a GREAT Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Danelion Wishes

 Check out my dandelions!

They are from the 'Dandelion Wishes' stamp set & are RETIRING!

 I colored directly onto my Clear Block D using 

my Old Olive & Pool Party Stampin' Write Markers.

I then lightly sprayed the block with water 

& pressed the wet block down over my dandelions.

 

The one on the right I thought I got too much water onto & it smeared bad.

Maybe I should have added a tiny bit more water to the one on the left???

I used Old Olive to make it look more like grass.

And Pool Party to make it look more like sky.

 

I added Wink of Stella over the dandelions to make the sparkle!

They are really pretty in person.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Dandelion Wishes'-

card stock:

• Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2'- score at 2 1/8 x 4 1/4"- fold in half to make z fold card base
  
• Pool Party- 3 3/4 x 5"
  
• Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/2"- stamp dandelions onto
  
• Old Olive- 3/4 x 4"
  
• Old Olive-2 1/2" strip- punch out Label Me Lovely Punch
  
• Pool Party- stamp words & die cut out with 1 3/4" Circle
  
• Basic White-  3 1/4 x 4 1/2"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Memento & Pool Party

Stampin' Write Markers:  Pool Party & Old Olive

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Subtle 3D Embossing Folder- RETIRING!; Layering Circle Dies (1 3/4" circle); Black Matte Dots; Ornate Garden Ribbon (Old Olive)- RETIRING!; Label Me Lovely Punch; dimeensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! You are Amazing

 Here is another fun card I made with some of my 1/2" strips 

of card stock in my scrap box. 

I think it turned out really cute!!

It is a bright & cheery retro card!

And it could be for so many different occasions!

 I used the Playing With Patterns DSP.

Notice how I used the extra piece of DSP to cover the envelope flap,

so that it coordinated.

The words are from the 'You Are Amazing' stamp set

that is on page 7 in the Spring Mini Catalog.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'You Are Amazing'

card stock:

• Night of Navy- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4'- fold in half for card base
  
• Coastal Cabana- 3 3/4 x 4 1/4"- add strips to this & then trim off at a diagonal
  
• Bumblebee- 1/2 x 6"
• Night of Navy-1/2 x 5 1/2"
  
• Purple Posy- 1/2 x 4"
  
• Calypso Coral- 1/2 x 2"
  
• Night of Navy- 2 1/4 x 2 3/4"
  
• Basic White-  2 x 2 1/2"- stamp words onto
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside card
  

designer paper:  Playing with Patterns- 2 3/4 x 3 1/4"

ink:  Night of Navy

other:  Playing with Patterns Resin Dots; Dimensionals

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Pampered Pets

 I am a huge animal lover & love this Playful Pets Suite.

Check out this pretty kitty!!

 

Our pets are part of of our families & when something happens 

to them we grieve & miss them terribly!

This stamp set has some great sympathy words in it!

I made this card into a fun fold!

The front part flips up.

This is what it looks like when it is opened up.

Check out all of the coordinating products in this Playful Pets Suite!

They can be found in the Annual Catalog on pages 40-42.

 

For this card I used these products in the suite.

• 'Pampered Pets' stamp set
• Pets Dies
  
• Playful Pets DSP

Are you wondering where I got this cool label shape?

It is from thee Tasteful Label Dies. 

Here are the measurements & supplies.

stamp set: 'Pampered Pets'

card stock:

• Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for card base
  
• Real Red- 4 x 5 1/4"-emboss with Subtle 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Basic Black- 3 1/4 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half
  
• Real Red-  3 x 4"
  
• Basic White-2 1/4" strip
  
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp kitty & die cut
  
• Basic White- 3 x 4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper: Playful Pets DSP- 2 3/4 x 3 3/4"- RETIRING!

ink:  Memento & Real Red

Stampin' Blends:  Light Flirty Flamingo & Light Smoky Slate

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Pets Dies; Tasteful Label Dies; Subtle 3D Embossing Folder-RETIRING!; dimensionals

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE