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Sunday, October 3, 2021

Kraft Gift Boxes

 WOW!
Have you noticed the CUTE Kraft Gift Boxes on page 11 in the Holiday Catalog?
This is one of the Kraft Gift Boxes.
It measures 4 1/2" x 6 5/8" x 3/4" 
Several cards can fit into it.
I made a belly band to wrap around it, using a strip of DSP 
& decorating it with the Label Me Lovely & Pine Tree Punches.
 
Supplies I used-
  • Kraft Gift Box- ready to assemble #156569= $10.00 (for 10 boxes)
  • DSP- Peaceful Prints (RETIRED SAB)- 2 x 12"- score at 2 3/4", 3 1/2", 8 1/4" & 9"
  • Gold Foil- 2 1/2" strip- Punch out with Label Me Lovely Punch
  • Soft Seafoam- 2 1/2" strip- Punch out with Pine Tree Punch
  • Gold 1/4" Shimmer Ribbon- approx. 4"
  • dimensionals
  • glue dots
  • Tear & Tape- to adhere ends of Belly Band together so that it holds well to slide on & off box
Thank you for stopping by!
Be sure to stop by again sometime soon.
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, October 2, 2021

Today is World Card Making Day- October 2, 2021!

WOO HOO!!

World Card Making Day is a papercrafter’s dream celebration, and it’s finally here! 

Today is World Card Making Day on October 2, 2021!

I hope you find some time today to stamp & then remember to SEND those fabulous cards you make.

Who wouldn't LOVE to get a special hand-made in the mail from you!

I am super EXCITED as I'm spending my day with several customers & downline today making cards!

WOO HOO!!

I can't wait!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

 

Pretty Pumpkins Halloween Treat Box

 Today is my 4 weeks to Halloween countdown!
Check out this cute little box!!
What type of things can you put into it?
I put a rice krispies treat into it!
 
But aren't these pumpkins just adorable!!
I wanted you to see that this 'Pretty Pumpkins' Bundle isn't just 
for fall, but works perfectly for Halloween too!
 
Today I'm spending my day stamping with all that are joining me
for my Annual Holiday Extravaganza Class.
 
Measurements for the box=
6 1/2 x 8"
score on 6 1/2" side= 1" & 5"
score on 8" side= 1", 3 1/2", 4 1/2" & 7"
 
Here are the supplies & measurements-
stamp set:  'Pretty Pumpkins'
card stock:
  • Pumpkin Pie- 6 1/2 x 8"- measurements above for box
  • Pumpkin Pie- Belly Band- 1 x 8 1/2"- score at 2", 3" 5 5/8" & 6 5/8"
  • Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- stamp pumpkin onto, color & die cut out with Detailed Pumpkin Dies
designer paper:  
  • Cute Halloween DSP- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Black Glitter Paper- 2" strip- die cut Witches Hat from the Frightful Tags Dies
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Cajun Craze; Light & Dark Pumpkin Pie; Light Soft Suede; Light & Dark Old Olive
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Frightful Tags Dies; Detailed Pumpkin Dies; Scissors (to cut out leaves); dimensionals; Tear & Tape (to adhere Belly Band ends together)
 
Thank you for stopping by.
And be sure you stop back by again.
I hope you have a very special Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, October 1, 2021

Whimsy & Wonder Snowflake Shaker Card

 This is another one of the cards that everyone joining me for my upcoming 
Holiday Extravaganza class this weekend will be making!

This is a shaker card made using a 
Clear Envelope #102619= $6.00 pg. 136 in the Annual Catalog.
This is how I decorated the inside of the card!
I just love it!
It is gorgeous!
This is a totally Susie card.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Encircled in Warmth'
card stock:
  • Blushing Bride- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Blushing Bride- 3 1/4" strip- die cut with Encircled In Beauty Dies
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto &die cut with Pretty Pillow Box Dies
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper: Whimsy & Wonder DSP
  • 4 x 5 1/4"- put inside the Clear Envelope & make sure you are down securely along the edge & bottom, fold over the side & use Tear & Tape to secure it so that the DSP fits tightly.  Now add a little bit (approx. 1/8 tsp) of the Subtles Shimmer Sequins & then seal the clear envelope shut.
ink:  Smoky Slatee
other: Blushing Bride Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon 6"(x2); Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine; Pretty Pillow Box Dies; Encircled in Beauty Dies; Wonderful Snowflakes; Simply Elegant Trim; Opal Rounds;Clear Envelopes;  dimensionals; glue dots; Tear & Tape 
 
Thank you for stopping by!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Sale-a-bration ENDS today- 9/30/21!

Sale-a-bration ENDS TODAY- 9/30/21

You can CLICK HERE to see the Mini SAB Catalog. 

Note: The Be Dazzling Glitter Paper is SOLD OUT!

 What is Sale-a-bration?  It is where you spend $50 or $100 in products & get to choose a product from this Sale-a-bration Catalog for FREE!!

Contact me if you have any questions. 

Frosted Gingerbread ornaments

 This is a fun card using the 'Frosted Gingerbread' stamp set
coordinating Gingerbread & Peppermint 6x6 DSP.
These can be found in the Holiday Catalog on page 9.
This is my favorite fold.....a fun z fold card.
I think it looks neat when it stands up like this.
 
Here are the supplies& measurements.
stamp set:  'Frosted Gingerbread'
card stock:
  • Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4"- fold into a z for card base
  • Old Olive- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 5"- stamp ornaments onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"
designer paper: Gingerbread & Peppermint DSP- 1/2 x 5 1/4" (x2)
ink:  Real Red
Stampin' Write Marker:  Real Red- draw 'strings' of ornaments onto card stock using the edge of a ruler to get them straight
other:  Basic Pearls; Baker's Twine Essentials Pack; dimensionals; glue dots
 
This card is one of my Holiday Extravaganza class projects.
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Peaceful Prints Triple Fold card

 This is a fun fold card using the Peaceful Prints DSP!
This DSP is one of the Sale-a-bration items you can get for FREE
when you place a $50 product order by 9/30/21.

Yes- Sale-a-bration ends TOMORROW- 9/30/21.
NOTE:  The Be Dazzling (Glitter) Paper in the SAB Catalog is SOLD OUT!
 This is what it looks like when opened up!
 Peaceful Prints DSP- 5 x 11 1/2"- score at 1 3/4", 4 3/4", 7 3/4"
 
NOTES:  
  • When cutting & scoring your DSP- be mindful of the pattern of your DSP.  If there is a specific print (like the deer above)- make sure that you have the pattern going in the right direction when you cut your DSP.
  • Whatever pattern you want on the front flap is what you'll start out scoring on the left side at the 1 3/4" mark.  

Do you have a lot of DSP?
Are you a DSP hoarder?
Well- this is a great card for you to use some DSP!
As this is the perfect card to show off both sides of your favorite DSP!
So what do you think?
 
Here are the measurements & supplies.
stamp sets:  
  • Encircled In Warmth (words on front of card)
  • Whimsical Trees (words on inside of card)
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Sahara Sand- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Sahara Sand- 4 1/4" strip- die cut large shape
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut smaller shape
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Peaceful Prints DSP- 5 x 11 1/2"- score at 1 3/4", 4 3/4", 7 3/4"
FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order until 9/30/21
ink:  Sahara Sand
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Hippo Dies; White 3/8" Glitter Organdy Ribbon; Basic Pearls; Simply Scored Scoring Tool; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Snowbody Better Tile Decor

 WOW!
Look at these adorable snowmen!
They are cute & just make me smile!
These snowmen are from the 'Snowbody Better' stamp set
#156446- on page 28 in the Holiday Catalog. 

I stamped these onto a tile, using Memento Ink.
And then colored them with my Stampin' Blends!
I will be using this a decor & sitting in on a plastic easel that I have.

This is one of my Holiday Extravaganza projects
that everyone joining me this weekend to stamp will be making!
 
NOTE:
I have been a BUSY bee stamping/cutting & preparing for this class  
every spare minute I have.
So my posts the rest of this week are going to be short & sweet.
I will be posting something to share, but may come back next week to
finish sharing any details about supplies/measurements/etc.

Gotta run......
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, September 27, 2021

Pretty Pumpkins Bundle

 Here is a fun fold card using the 'Pretty Pumpkins' bundle!
I coordinated the Harvest Meadow DSP with it. 

This card is one of the many I created for my upcoming Holiday Extravaganza class.
 
I used my Adhesive Sheets- #152334= $10 on the back side of my card stock
when die cutting this larger detailed pumpkin.
These Adhesive Sheets work like a gem & are a must when adhering thin die cut like this.
 Aren't these pumpkins just so pretty cut out of the Harvest Meadow DSP patterns!
 This center gate card is a fun fold!
Here is what it looks like when it is opened up.
 I colored the Basic Rhinestones with my Dark Cajun Craze Stamping Blend.
 
NOTE:  This card measures 4x 5 1/2" when completed & folded flat.
 
Here are the measurements & the supplies.
stamp set:  'Pretty Pumpkin'
card stock:
  • Cajun Craze- 5 1/2 x 11"- score at 1 3/4", 3 1/2", 7 1/2", 9 1/4"
  • Cajun Craze- 3 1/4 x 4 1/2"
  • Crumb Cake- 3 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut scalloped Rectangle
  • Old Olive- 2" strip- die cut leaves
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 4 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Harvest Meadow DSP- 
  • 1 1/2 x 5 1/4" (x2)
  • 3" strip- lay at an angle & die cut large pumpkin & make sure you have applied your Adhesive Sheet to the back side of the card stock.
  • 2" strip- die cut smaller pumpkin
ink:  Crumb Cake
Stampin' Blend:   Dark Cajun Craze (to color Basic Rhinestones with)
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stitched So Sweetly Dies; Detailed Pumpkin Dies; Adhesive Sheets; Basic Rhinestones; dimensionals; Glue Dots
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, September 26, 2021

A Wood Chip Christmas Ornament using Peaceful Cabins

OH my gosh....I'm so excited about this........
Check out this adorable Christmas ornament that I made!
This is a totally Susie project & I just LOVE it!
 
This is one of the many holiday projects everyone attending my
upcoming Holiday Extravaganza will be making at my class.

In the next few weeks I'll be posting the different projects that I designed for
my Annual Holiday Extravaganza class.
So be sure you check back often so you can see everything!
This is approximately a 3 1/2" wood chip that I stamped onto.

I used the 'Peaceful Cabins' stamp set, along with the tree from 
the 'Evergreen Elegance' stamp set.  And the words are from 
the 'Peaceful Deer' stamp set!
 
Notice the glitter!
I just thought it had to have some SNOW on it.
I used the RETIRED Ice Stampin' Glitter from last years Holiday Catalog
& applied it with my Multipurpose Glue.

I used these these Stampin' Up! Classic Ink Pad colors of inks:  
Soft Suede, Old Olive & Cherry Cobbler.

I drew the smoky coming from the chimney with my Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker.
 
IMPORTANT- BE SURE YOU USE:
Classic Ink Pads & Stampin' Write Markers on this soft wood, as they didn't bled & worked great!
 
DO NOT USE Stampin' Blends or Memento ink on this exact soft wood chip.
I tried drawing the chimney smoke using my Soft Suede Stampin' Blend, 
but it bled really badly- so I recommend that if you stamp onto a wood slice like 
this that you test it on a sample before you ruin your entire project,  
have to throw it away & have to start all over with another wood slice. 
So what do you think?
I'd love for you to leave me a comment about it.
 
NOTE:  To get the 2 colors of green on the trees,
I stamped the tree on the edge first full strength.
I then reinked the tree, stamped it off onto my grid paper
& then stamped it onto the wood chip with it being slightly onto the edge of the dark tree. 
 
stamp sets:  'Peaceful Cabin'; 'Evergreen Elegance' & 'Peaceful Deer'
inks:  Soft Suede; Old Olive & Cherry Cobbler
Stampin' Write Marker:  Soft Suede
other:  Multipurpose Glue
retired:  Ice Stampin' Glitter

TO REMOVE the Stampin' Blend chimney smoke that bled & I didn't like, 
I tried to remove it.
How did I do that?  
 I did spray 91% alcohol onto my wood chip- over the Stampin' Blend smoky lines, 
rubbed it with my finger & let it dry!
It worked ok on my wood slice, as you can now barely see it-  
but the photos are NOT the wood chip that I sprayed the alcohol onto.
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Cutest Halloween- 5 weeks to Halloween countdown!

 Today is my 5 weeks to Halloween countdown!
Check out this cute little box!!
What type of things can you put into it?
Mini candy bars, M&M's, etc....would fit!
The finished box measures approx. 3 3/4 x 4 1/2".

Here are the measurements for the box & the belly band.
This is what the box looks like opened up!
 This is what the belly band looks like!
I die cut the label from the Tasteful Label Dies,
punched the ghost of the Cute Halloween DSP, using the Halloween Punch
& added some of the Cute Star Sequins to it!
So what do you think?
Cute huh!
You could change the DSP & use this little box for any little 
treat or gift!
 
Here are the measurements & supplies.
stamp set:  'Cutest Halloween'
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score & cut according to pattern above-
    • Score 1/2" on both sides of the 5 1/2" side
    • Score at 2 1/4, 2 3/4, 6 1/2 & 7" on the 8 1/2" side
  • Highland Heather- 1 1/2 x 11"- score at 3 1/8, 3 3/8, 8 1/4 & 8 34" for belly band
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words & die cut with Tasteful Label Dies
designer paper:  Cute Halloween DSP- 
  • 1/2 x 4 1/2"- for belly band
  • 1 1/4 x 4 1/4"- for top of box lid
  •  2 x 4 1/4"- for bottom of box
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Tasteful Label Dies; Halloween Punch; Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins; dimensionals; Simply Scored Scoring Tool
 
I hope you have a SUPERB Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, September 24, 2021

Peaceful Deer Bundle

 

 WOW!
I used the awesome 'Peaceful Deer' Bundle, along with the 
coordinating Peaceful Prints DSP.
This Peaceful Prints DSP is a Sale-a-bration choice that you can get for
FREE with a $50 product order until 9/30/21!
 
 Isn't it so cool that this deer is in the DSP & I just punched it out with the 
Deer Builder Punch!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Peaceful Deer'
card stock:
  • Real Red- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  • Basic Black- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Real Red- 3 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 3" strip- die cut scalloped Circle
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut Circle
  • Basic White-  1 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut Circle
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4'- for inside of card
designer paper:  Peaceful Prints DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
  • 2 3/4 x 5 1/4"
  • DSP strip- punch out deer image
ink:  Memento ink
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Layering Circle Dies; Deer Builder Punch; Red Sheer Ribbon; Red Rhinestones; dimensionals; glue dots

This black & red plaid DSP reminds me of flannel jammies!
Does it you?
These sure look warm & cozy to me!
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Happy Fall with the Pretty Pumpkin Bundle!


Today's post is a quick one.......
But I wanted to share this with you!
 
Here is a pretty fall card using the 'Pretty Pumpkin' Bundle! 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Pretty Pumpkin'
card stock:
  • Garden Green- 4 1/4 x 7 3/4"- score at 5 1/2" for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using Bark 3D Embossing Folder
  • Crumb Cake- 2" strip- punch out Label Me Lovely Punch, use 1/2 of it, add Metallic Dots & tuck in under left edge of the pumpkin square layer
  • Garden Green- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Crumb Cake- 3 x 3"- use Stitched with Whimsy Dies
  • Pumpkin Pie- 2 1/4" strip- stamp pumpkins onto & die cut out
  • Garden Green- 1" strip- stamp leave onto & cut out
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
  • Basic White-
designer paper:  Peaceful Prints- 3 3/4 x 2"-Sale-a-bration Choice- FREE with a $50 product order until 9/30/21
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Soft Suede & Dark Pumpkin Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stitched with Whimsy Dies; Detailed Pumpkin Dies; Layering Circle Dies; Bark 3D Embossing Folder; Brushed Metallic Dots; Label Me Lovely Punch; dimensionals

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

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Gorgeous Leaves

 Happy 1st Day of FALL today!
Yay- Fall is my favorite time of the year!

Here is a pretty card using the 'Gorgeous Leaves' Bundle!
I combined the Beauty of the Earth DSP with it!
I love the way it turned out!
 You can click on the links below to see other cards I have made with
the 'Gorgeous Leaves' Bundle.

 Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Gorgeous Leaves' & 'Sparkle of the Season' (words)
card stock: 
  • Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Soft Suede- 4 x 2" (x2)- Emboss with Timber 3D Embossing Folder
  • Old Olve- 3 1/4" x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White-  2 3/4" strip- stamp 3 leaves onto & die cut out
  • Brushed Metallic- 1/4 x 3"
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Beauty of the Earth-3 x 4"
inks:  Soft Suede, Bumblebee & Old Olive
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Tasteful Label Dies (stitched banner for words); Intricate Leaves Dies; Bakers Twine Essentials Pack (Crumb Cake); dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!
hugs-
SUSIE 

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Welcoming Woods

Happy Fall!
WOO HOO-
Tomorrow is the first official day of Fall!
This card just makes me smile big!
I love it!
And I LOVE Fall!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone made last weekend stamping 
with me at my classes! 
It is a totally Susie card.
 
I used the 'Welcoming Woods' stamp set, along with the 
cluster of leaves from the 'Gorgeous Leaves' stamp set.
This is a fun z fold card (my favorite fold)! 
Here is what it looks like when it is standing up.
 NOTE:  This Be Dazzling Specialty Paper (sparkle paper)-
was a Sale-a-bration choice & it is now SOLD OUT!
I'm so sorry!

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:  'Welcoming Woods' & 'Gorgeous Leaves' (cluster of 3 different small leaves)
card stock:
  • Cajun Craze- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4"- fold in a z
  • Sahara Sand- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using the Bark 3D Embossing Folder
  • Be Dazzling - 1 x 4"- NOW SOLD OUT
  • Cajun Craze-1 x 4"
  • Cajun Craze- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 x 4"- stamp tree/leaves onto (use your Stamparatus to stamp the Trees)
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- punch end with Banners Pick A Punch, stamp words onto & cut off to desired length (approx. 2 1/4" long)
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
inks:  Sahara Sand; Cajun Craze; Bumblebee; Soft Suede
other:  Stamparatus; Banners Pick A Punch; Gilded Gems; Gold 3/8" Fine Art Ribbon; dimensonals; glue dots

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE