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Monday, April 19, 2021

Stampin' Up! Fine Art Floral DSP

Wow- check out this DSP! 
It is the Fine Art Floral DSP that in on page 33 in the Spring Mini Catalog.
It is a hand painted style that I just love!
There are 6 different flowery images in this DSP pack. 
They are all just gorgeous!
 Here is another one of the flowery image.

But look at these 2 cards. 

Can you tell the difference in them? 
On the 2nd card I added a Golden Garden Specialty Acetate
over the top of the DSP!
It has gold outline images that highlight the flowers/stems/leaves. 
Cool huh!
This is what the acetate looks like!
This acetate coordinates perfectly over this DSP print for a stepped up version. 
 It is very very elegant!

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Art Gallery' 
card stock:
  • Flirty Flamingo- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 3 1/2 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words & die cut
  • Gold Foil- 3/4 x 3"
  • Gold Foil- 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  
  • Fine Art Floral DSP- 3 x 5 1/2"
  • Golden Garden Designer Specialty Acetate- 3 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Mossy Meadow
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Floral Gallery Dies; Fine Art 3/8" Gold Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
Here is the other floral DSP print that coordinates 
with another Golden Garden Acetate. 
It is gorgeous too!
The 3 patterns in this-
#154557- Golden Garden Designer Specialty Acetate= $9.00

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

Sunday, April 18, 2021

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

Saturday, April 17, 2021

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

Friday, April 16, 2021

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

Thursday, April 15, 2021

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

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

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

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

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

Monday, April 12, 2021

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

Sunday, April 11, 2021

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

Saturday, April 10, 2021

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

Friday, April 9, 2021

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