Poppin' Pastels with Delicate Dahlias!

 I am lovin' coloring with the NEW Soft Pastel Chalks!

They can be found in the Annual Catalog on page 126!

#154585= $9.00

Have you noticed them?

They are a hidden gem!

This technique is called the Poppin' Pastel Technique!

How did I do it?

1. Stamp flower outline image in Black Memento ink pad.
   
2. Stamp solid flower image over the top of this, using VERSAMARK INK ink pad.
3.  Using the edge of my scissors I just scrapped a little bit of the Soft Pastel Chalk powder off onto my Silicone Craft Sheet.
4. I then colored my flower & leaves with Sponge Daubers by tapping on the powder.
5. I did end up adding a little more chalk in the center of the flower & onto some of the lines in the flower & leaves to make it a little darker, by using my Blender Pen.
   
6. I added a little Wink of Stella!
7. And then fussy cut out the flower & leaf images using my scissors.

 This pretty card is a sneak peek of some NEW products you can get next week!

I made it using the 'Delicate Dahlias' stamp set.

This 'Delicate Dahlias' stamp set is a Sale-a-bration choice.

Beginning on 8/3/21- this stamp set is one you can choose for FREE

when you place a $50 product order from the Annual or Holiday Mini Catalogs!

 

I also used some NEW products on this card that are in the NEW Holiday Mini Catalog too! 

• Matte Decorative Dots- #156289= $8.00
  
• White  3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon- #156408=$8.50

 This is a center fold card, called a gate fold!

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

 So what do you think?

It is clean & simple & yet elegant too!

I love it!

Here are the measurements & the supplies I used.

stamp set: 'Delicate Dahlias'- SAB choice- FREE with a $50 order beginning 8/3/21

card stock:

• Bumblebee- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" on BOTH ends & fold into center.  This is the card base.
  
• Granny Apple Green- 3 x 3"
  
• Basic White- 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"
  
• Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp flower & leaves onto, color with Soft Pastel Chalks & then fussy cut out with scissors.
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

dsp:  Pattern Party DSP- HOSTESS CHOICE on page 171 in the Annual Catalog- 5 1/4 x 2"

ink:  Memento

other:  Paper Snips; Soft Pastel Chalks; Sponge Daubers; Matte Decorative Dots- available on 8/3/21; White 3/8" Glitter Organdy Ribbon- available on 8/3/21; Blender Pens; dimensionals; Glue Dots; Wink of Stella

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Delicate Dahlias Sale-a-bration Sneak Peek!

 Here is a quick post......

as I had stamp class yesterday & then I went to the races 

with my family to watch Nathan race his stock car last night.

(He finished 4th in the main- so had a pretty good night!)

Thus I am sorry that I didn't have time to finish any more 

of this for today's post.

 

But check out this flower......

as I'm showing you a sneak peek of a pretty gate fold card I made!!

I used some NEW Holiday Catalog products, along with the 

NEW Delicate Dahlias Sale-a-bration stamp set when creating this!

Please check back here on my blog tomorrow for more details 

about this card & the products I used!!

Just wait until you find out how I colored this gorgeous Dahlia!

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

SUSIE

All Squared Away with Pansy DSP for Simple Saturday!

It is Simple Saturday!

 

 Check it out!

This is a quick card I made last night for today's blog post- 

using some left over pieces on my counter.

I love Black & White cards!

On this one I made a Fresh Freesia card & used

the Black & White for the splash!

I think it turned out super cute!

 

You can click here to see another card similar to this one!

 

 This Pansy Petal DSP is on SALE NOW!

You can CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE about this DSP SALE!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'All Squared Away'

card stock:

• Basic Black 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  
• Fresh Freesia- 3 3/4 x 5"- stamp words along the bottom edge of this & adhere to card front
  
• Basic Black- 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- die cut flower square using the Floral Square Dies
  
• Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Pansy Petal DSP- ON SALE NOW!

• 4 x 2"
  

ink: Fresh Freesia

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Floral Square Dies; Fresh Freesia Ribbon; Basic Rhinestones; dimesionals; glue dots

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!!

Happy stamping!

WOO HOO- I am stamping today with friends at our home from my monthly local stamp group!!
Hugs- 

SUSIE

In Bloom Bundle

 

 Wow- we all LOVE happy mail!!
AND check out this adorable card that I got in the mail this week!

 

This is a very special card from Sara Douglass- Stampin' Up! CEO!

I was sooo EXCITED when I opened it up!

She sent it to congratulate me on hitting my 1.2 milestone,

that I achieved a few months ago.

 We spent some time with her & Sean when we were on the SU! trip in May.

They are both just so sweet & Deke & I always enjoy

getting to visit with them & catch up on things, when we are on the trips.

Sara's note inside the card was just so very special to get & 

it was awesome to hear from her!

 

All I can say is that I am so BLESSED to be a SU! demonstrator!!

AND I am so BLESSED that I can share my love of stamping with all of you!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for stamping with me!! 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'In Bloom'

card stock:

• Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- for card base
• Shimmery White- 2 2/3" strip- die cut flower & leaves
  

designer paper:  Pattern Party DSP-  1 1/4" strip- adhere diagonally

ink:  Memento

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Pierced Bloom Dies; dimensionals; glue dots; Playing with Resin Dots (Coastal Cabana)

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Art In Bloom Bundle

 WOW- I had soooo much FUN creating with this awesome NEW Bundle!

It is the Art In Bloom Bundle on page 116 in the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog.

This Bundle includes the stamp set, dies & embossing folder.

The flower dies can be used inside the embossing folder-

so that you cut & emboss all at the exact same time!

Now how cool is that!!! 

For my flowers on this card, I just put a strip of DSP into the

Bloom Hybrid Embossing Folder, along with the die.

Check out the gorgeous flowers!

If you look closely at the green card front- the embossed leaves

on this were done with the embossing folder alone.

 This You're A Peach DSP is on SALE now.

You can CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE about this DSP SALE!

 Here are the measurements & supplies.

stamp set:  'Bloom' stamp set

card stock:

• Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
• Old Olive- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Bloom Hybrid Embossing Folder
• Gold Foil-4" strip- die cut scalloped rectangle
• Old Olive- 1/2 x 4"- strip for card front- stamp words onto right hand side
• Old Olive- 2" strip- stamp leaves onto & die cut 
  
• Basic White-  1" strip- die cut small white flower centers
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  

*You're A Peach DSP- ON SALE NOW!

• 4" strip- die cut & emboss flowers

*Beauty of the Earth DSP- ON SALE NOW!

• 1 1/2 x 5"
  

inks: Old Olive

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Bloom Dies; Scalloped Contours Dies; dimensionals; glue dots; Metallic Pearls (gold); Gold Ribbon- NEW in the upcoming Holiday Catalog= Available on 8/3/21

Thank you!!

Have a GREAT Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Flowers of Friendship Bundle with Hand-Penned DSP!

 

 

I think that this card turned out so cute!

It is bright, cheery & is a great All Occasion card that could be 

used for so many different things.

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at 

my July monthly classes got to make!

 

This Hand-Penned DSP is on SALE now.

You can CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE about this DSP SALE!

 Here are the measurements & supplies.

stamp set:  'Flowers of Friendship' Bundle

card stock:

• Blushing Bride- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  
• Mint Macaron- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss along left edge with the leaf image from the Meadow Moments Embossing folder
  
• Basic White- 3" strip- die cut tag & stamp words onto it for card front 
• So Saffron- 1/2" strip- die cut little piece to put on hole on tag
  
• So Saffron- 2 3/4" strip- stamp flowers onto & punch out
• Mint Macaron- 3/4" strip- stamp leaves onto & punch out
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Hand-Penned- ON SALE NOW!

• 3 x 4"
• 3 x 4" 
  

inks: Daffodil Delight; Mint Macaron

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Tailored Made Tags Dies; Meadow Moments Embossing Folder (leaf image); Genial Gems; Flowers & Leaves Punch; Wink of Stella; Bakers Twine Essential Pack (white); dimensionals; glue dots; Blushing Bride 3/8" Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon- NEW in upcoming Holiday Catalog & available on 8/3/21

Thank you for stopping by my blog to check out my creations!!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Holiday Catalog SNEAK PEEK!

 

Oh wow-

You all know I love FALL!

AND I love the words- thankful, grateful & BLESSED!

SO here is a quick sneak peek for you of a totally Susie card.

I used some NEW products from the upcoming 

Holiday Catalog that starts on 8/3/21!

I finally got my NEW Holiday Catalog pre-order unboxed last night.

And I worked on creating with some of my NEW products!

This is part of what I made, to put onto a card front.

I used the NEW Merriest Frames Hybrid Embossing Folder, 

along with the Harvest Meadow 12x12" DSP!

And the words are from the 'Festive & Bright' stamp set!

 I will share the photo & details of the finished card that 

I am putting this front onto sometime in the next week or so.

CLICK HERE to see my blog post with this finished card!

 

 

I gotta run.....

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Sweet Peach Suite!

I love the layout & way these peach cards turned out.

I used the Sweet Peach Suite!

Notice the stitched leaves.

I used the Stitched Greenery Die for them!

I just LOVE IT! 

 

My peaches are all different.....

 I inked the peaches in the Pale Papaya ink pad & then took a 

sponge dauber & tapped on some Calypso Coral ink pad.

 

I stamped them onto a strip of Basic White card stock & then die cut them out!
Notice the shading in my peaches.

Each one of them is different!

One peach or Two?

I think that they are both super cute!

Adding the stem/leaves to the peach top sure completes the peach!

This You're A Peach DSP is on SALE now.

You can CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE about this DSP SALE!

 Here are the measurements & supplies.

stamp set:  'Sweet As A Peach'

card stock:

• Calypso Coral- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base.  
• Pear Pizzazz- 4 x 5 1/4"- use with Stitched Greenery Die
  
• Calypso Coral- 1 x 5 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 3" strip- die cut scalloped rectangle & stamp words onto it for card front
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp peaches onto & die cut
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp leaves onto & die cut
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  You're A Peach DSP- ON SALE NOW!

• 2 1/2 x 4"
• 2 1/2 x 4" 
  

inks:  Pale Papaya, Calypso Coral & Pear Pizzazz

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stitched Greenery Die; Peach Dies; Scalloped Contours Dies; dimensionals; glue dots; sponge dauber; Pale Papaya & White Ribbon; Artistry Blooms Adhesives Backed Sequins

Thank you!!

Have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

A fall card using the Beauty of the Earth Suite

 I made a fun fold fall card using the Beauty of the Earth Suite.

Check out the COOL NEW Timber 3D Embossing Folder that I used.

It is in the upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog & will be available to purchase August 3, 2021!

 It looks like this when this card looks like when it is opened up!

Notice how I attached the DSP strips to each edge of the 

Early Espresso base of card.

 

 I thought that this 'Inspired Thoughts' stamp set paired up perfectly

with this card, so that it could be for any occasion.

 This Beauty Of The Earth DSP is on SALE NOW!

You can CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE about this DSP SALE!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'Beauty of Friendship' & 'Inspired Thoughts'

card stock:

• Early Espresso- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- this is the card base
  
• Early Espresso-3 1/4 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- place this over the card base
  
• Merry Merlot- 3 x 4"- emboss with the NEW Timber 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Vellum- 4" strip- die cut scalloped Rectangle
  
• Basic White- 3 1/2" strip- die cut scalloped Rectangle
  
• Early Espresso- 1 1/2" strip- punch out scalloped oval
  
• Basic White-1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out oval
  
• Basic White- 3 x 4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Beauty of The Earth DSP- ON SALE NOW!

• 3/4 x 4" (for left side)
•  1 1/4 x 4" (for right side)
  

ink:  Early Espresso & Crumb Cake

Stampin' Write Markers:  Cherry Cobbler & Pumpkin Pie

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Scalloped Contour Dies;  Linen Thread; Double Oval Punch; Elegant Faceted Gems; dimesionals; glue dots

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!!!

I am headed out the door early today & will spending my day stamping with many joining me!  I can't wait!

Happy stamping!
Hugs!

SUSIE

Simple Saturday stamping with the All Squared Away Bundle!

 

 It is Simple Saturday!!

Check out today's monochromatic card using Fresh Freesia.

I used the Fresh Freesia plaid from the Pansy Petals DSP.

Look closely at the Fresh Freesia flower.

It is die cut out of the 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum.

It is so pretty in person & just sparkles!

This Pansy Petal DSP is on SALE NOW!

You can CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE about this DSP SALE!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'All Squared Away'

card stock:

• Fresh Freesia- 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"- stamp words along the bottom edge of this & adhere to card front
  
• Fresh Freesia- 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- die cut flower square using the Floral Square Dies
  
• 2021-2023 In Color Shimmer Vellum- Fresh Freesia-  1" strip- die cut flower
  
• Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Pansy Petal DSP- ON SALE NOW!

• 3 3/4 x 2"
  

ink: Fresh Freesia

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Floral Square Dies; Fresh Freesia Ribbon; Basic Rhinestones; dimesionals; glue dots

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!!

Happy stamping!
Hugs- 

SUSIE

Sweet Symmetry Fun Fold card

 Here is a bright & cheery RETRO card.

I used the Sweet Symmetry Suite when creating it!

It also made this a fun fold card- called a Cris Cross! 

You can CLICK on the links below to see a couple other cards 

that I have created lately with this Cris Cross fun fold!

Horizontal Peach Card

Vertical Peach Card

I have step-by-step photos posted with the Vertical Peach Card, 

so that you can see how to make this fun fold!

So what do you think?

I love the way it turned out!

It makes me smile.

 

This Sweet Symmetry DSP is on SALE NOW!

You can CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE about this DSP SALE!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'In Symmetry'

card stock:

• Night of Navy- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4".  Diagonally cut from the top right corner to the bottom on the card front, flip the piece you cut off & reattach it to the lower half of the card.
• Bumblebee- 3 1/2" strip- cut scallop with Circle Dies
• Night of Navy- 2 3/4" strip- cut with Hippo Happiness Dies
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- cut with Circle Dies & then stamp flower onto it
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words onto & cut with All Dressed Up Dies
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Sweet Symmetry DSP - ON SALE!

• 4 x 5 1/4"- diagonally cut from the top right order to the bottom left corner
  

ink: Bumblebee; Just Jade; Nigh of Navy

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Hippo & Friends Dies; Circle Dies; All Dressed Up Dies; dimensionals; Basic Pearls

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Bloom Where You're Planted Suite

WOW!

Check out this card!

This is such a fun suite called- Bloom Where You're Planted! 

But check out the stitched windows!

They are so cool!
They are from the Picture This Dies!

You can click on the links below to see a couple of other cards I have made using 

this Picture This Dies-

Beauty of The Earth- Tree card

 Seascape Bundle- fish card

 

This plant card, is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me 

for my July classes will be making.

 I think it turned out super cute!

 

There are many different pot & flower images in this Bloom Where You're Planted DSP

that you can choose from to die cut out to use.

The pot & flower shown in the photo above, were both die cut.

 This potted plant is from the Bloom Where You're Planted DSP, 

but it doens't have any dies to go with it.

SO I just used my scissors & fussy cut it!

Cool huh!

 

Here is the simple version of this card.

And check out the stepped up version.......

I added a Linen Thread Box & some Champagne Rhinestones!
 

This Bloom Where You're Planted DSP is on SALE NOW!

You can CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE about this DSP SALE!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Plentiful Plants'

card stock:

• Cinnamon Cider- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" fold for card base
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card
• Cinnamon Cider- 3 3/4 x 5"- die cut Rectangle windows from Picture This Dies
  
• Basic White- strips- die cut stitched rectangle window for words & cut left edge of shorter
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Bloom Where You're Planted DSP - ON SALE!

• 1 1/2 x 3" (brick)
  
• 1 1/2 x 3" (brick)
• strips to cut plant and pot from DSP images 
  

ink: Cinnamon Cider

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Picture This Dies; dimensionals;glue dots; Paper Lattice

I hope you have a GREAT Thursday!!!

Happy stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Susie's 2021 Annual Catalog DSP SALE Paper Share

 

Susie’s 2021 Annual Catalog DSP Sale Paper Share

 

6” x 6” of the following paper:

• 6- BEAUTY OF THE EARTH DESIGNER SERIES PAPER #155841
• 6- BLOOM WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED DSP #155696
• 6- HAND-PENNED DSP 1#55499
• 6- IN THE WILD DSP- #155817
• 6- PANSY PETALS DSP1 #55807
• 6- SWEET SYMMETRY DSP #155605
• 6- TIDINGS OF CHRISTMAS DSP #155718
• 6- YOU’RE A PEACH DSP #155686
• BONUS- NEW Sale-a-bration DSP

DSP Sale share COST is $10.00 & you will receive 48- 6″ x 6″, plus more sheets with added bonus DSP too!

 *Additional cost if this is being mailed to you!  

 *Please CONTACT ME for information to order this DSP share.

*Cost in mailing could be cheaper if I can add it to monthly kit or something else I'm already mailing to you!

*Must order this from me by 7/31/21 to get this special deal!

Hand- Penned Petals Suite!

 Here is a pretty card using the Hand-Penned Petals Suite!

I used the Hand-Penned stamp set; dies & coordinating DSP!

This NEW 2021-2023 Pale Papaya Ink Color is so pretty!

This Hand-Penned Designer Paper is on SALE NOW!

You can CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE about this DSP SALE!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Hand-Penned Petals'

card stock:

• Pale Papaya-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- fold for card base
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card
• Pale Papaya- 3 1/2" strip- die cut scalloped circle
• Pale Papaya- 1/2 x 5 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- die cut circle
  
• Basic White-2 3/4" strip- stamp flowers/leaves & die cut
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Hand-Penned DSP- 2 x 5 1/4"- ON SALE!

ink:  Memento; Pale Papaya; Pool Party; Mint Macaon

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Penned Flowers Dies; dimensionals; 2021-2023 In Color Jewels; Pale Papaya Ribbon; Glue Dot; Wink of Stella

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Flowers of Friendship Bundle

 I love this NEW Fresh Freesia 2021-2023 In Color!

Here is a clean & simple stemmed flower.

I used the 'Flowers of Friendship' Bundle.

This includes the stamp set & Flowers & Leaves Punch!

 

Check out how I colored them with my Stampin' Blends.

This Pansy Petals DSP is on SALE NOW!

I just love plaids!

You can CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE about this DSP SALE!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Flowers of Friendship' (This comes as a bundle the the Flowers & Leaves Punch)

card stock:

• Fresh Freesia-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- fold for card base
• Basic Black-2 5/8 x 4 7/8"
  
• Basic White-2 1/2 x 4 3/4"- stamp stemmed flower onto
  
• Basic White-2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out.  (Note- I cut off the one end with my scissors to shorted it
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Pansy Petals DSP- 2 x 5 1/4"- ON SALE!

ink:  Memento & Pool Party
Stampin' Blend:  Light & Dark Granny Apple Green, Light & Dark Fresh Freesia

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Elegant Tag Punch; dimensionals; Black Matte Dot; 2021-2023 In Color Jewels; Fresh Freesia Ribbon; Glue Dots; Blending Brush

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE