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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

A gorgeous Black & White card

You all know that I LOVE black & white cards! 
 Check out this gorgeous one!
One I colored & one I left just black & white.
 
I used these NEW products-
  • Perfectly Penciled DSP
  • Decorative Circle Punch
  • Stylish Shapes Stitched Dies
  • Lovely & Lasting stamp set
  • Starry Sky Stampin' Blends
  • Parakeet Party Stampin' Blends
On this card I colored the DSP using my NEW In Color Stampin' Blends!
I used the Light Starry Sky Stampin' Blends 
& Light Parakeet Party Stampin' Blends.
This is a center front gate fold card.
Here is what it looks like when it is opened up.
And this is where you would add your words/greeting.
Isn't this a fun patchwork quilt like pattern!
 
So which do you like better?
The plain black & white card?
Or the one that colored in the flowers & the leaves?
 
Here are the supplies & the measurements.
stamp set:  'Lovely & Lasting'
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score 2 1/8" & 6 3/8"- fold for card base making a center gate fold
  • Basic Black- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 2 3/4" strip- punch out Decorative Circle punch
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words & die cut with stitched circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for the inside of the card
designer paper:  Perfectly Penciled DSP
  • flower print- top left= 2 1/2 x 2 3/4"
  • stripes- bottom left= 2 1/2 x 2 1/4"
  • plaid- upper right= 1 1/4 x 1 3/4"
  • leaves- lower right= 1 1/4 x 3 1/4"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Starry Sky & Light Parakeet Party
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Magnetic Cutting Plate; Stylish Shapes Dies (stitched circle); Black & White Gingham Ribbon; Decorative Circle Punch; dimensioinals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

He's The Man Suite Fun Fold


Here is a fun guy card.......
He's The Man is a cool new suite! 
It is on pages 78 & 79 in the Annual Catalog.
Check it out!
I absolutely LOVE these NEW All That Dies!
This is a Accordion Z Fun Fold card.
Isn't it neat!
This is what it looks like when opened up. 
And check out the words I used on the inside of this card.
They are from the 'Charming Sentiments' stamp set.
I LOVE this new word set too, as they have coordinating dies to go with them!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'He's All That' (car image); 'Charming Sentiments' (inside words)
card stock:
  • Basic Black-5 1/2 x 11'- score 1 3/4", 3 1/2", 5 1/4" & 7"- fold for card base
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 6 1/2"- score at 3 1/4"- fold in half
  • Basic Black- 2 3/4" strip- die cut label image
  • Basic Black- 1" strip- die cut banners
  • Basic Black- 1/2 x 3" (for card front under label/card image)
  • Sahara Sand- 3 3/4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp car onto & die cut scalloped circle
designer paper:  He's The Man DSP- 
  • 1 1/2 x 5 1/4"- plaid (x2)
  • 3 x 4" - lines/dots 
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Magnetic Cutting Plate; All That Dies; Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots; Simply Scored Scoring Tool; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, May 16, 2022

This Birthday Piggy

Awhh.....he is sooo cute!
You all know that I love piggies.....
so this stamp set just melts my heart.

I used the NEW 'This Birthday Piggy' stamp set
to make this fun fold card. 
 
WOW- The Natural Tones Stampin' Blends are NEW & back in stock.  
Check them out on page 128 in the Annual Catalog.  
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'This Birthday Piggy'
card stock:
  • Basic Gray- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2", 3 3/4", 7 1/4" & 9"- fold & attach over the top of the Basic Gray base with the Smoky Slate embossed Brick layers.
  • Basic Gray- 2 3/4 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic Gray- 3/4 x 3 3/4"- flag end with Banners Pick A Punch
  • Basic Gray- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for card base
  • Smoky Slate- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp balloon & fussy cut out with scissors
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 3 1/2"- stamp pig onto top of this piece & color with Stampin' Blends
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words & cut to desired length with scissors 
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Heart & Home DSP- wood grain image- 1 3/4 x 4" (x2)
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Real Red; 300 L Medium Light; Smoky Slate; Dark Daffodil Delight; 1000 Deep Dark
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder; Banneres Pick A Punch; Paper Snips; dimensionals; Classic Matte Dots; Wink of Stella; Simply Scored Scoring Tool
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, May 15, 2022

Sweetest Cherries Bundle

This is a SWEET card made using the "Sweetest Cherries Bundle".
 
It is a fun z fold card. 
Look at the plaid DSP from the
Flowering Fields DSP pack.
I embossed it with the NEW Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder.

Here are some of the NEW products I used.
  • Sweetest Cherries Stamp Set
  • Cherry Builder Punch
  • Magnetic Cutting Plate
  • Deckled Rectangles Dies
  • Old Olive Twill Ribbon
  • Quadtrefoil Tile Embossing Folder
  • Sweet Sorbet card stock
  • Sweet Sorbet ink
This is what it looks like standing up.
Notice how I used a Basic White cardstock piece cut out with the
Deckled Rectangle Dies on the inside for a greeting to be added to.
Don't you think that this is a sweet card too?
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Sweetest Cherries'
card stock:
  • Old Olive- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"
  • Old Olive- 5 1/2" strip- die cut Deckled Rectangle
  • Sweet Sorbet- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Sweet Sorbet- 4 1/4" strip- die cut Deckled Rectangle
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut Deckled Rectangles
  • Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp cherries & punch out
  • Basic White- 1 1/4" strip - stamp leaves & punch out
  • Soft Suede- 1 1/2" strip- punch out cherry stems
designer paper:  Flowering Fields DSP- 
  • 2 1/2 x 4"
  • 1 x 4"
inks:  Old Olive & Sweet Sorbet
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Magnetic Cutting Plate; Deckled Rectangle Dies; Cherry Builder Punch; Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder; Red Rhinestones; Old Olive Twill Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Saturday, May 14, 2022

Sun Prints suite

 This is just a gorgeous suite called-
Sun Prints.
It can be found on pages 90-91 in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog.
 
I used lots of new products.
  • 'Nature's Prints' stamp set
  • Natural Prints Dies
  • Sun Prints DSP
  • Starry Sky ink
  • Starry Sky card stock
  • Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Fabulous Frames Dies
  • Fern 3D Embossing Folder
  • Starry Sky Metallic Woven Ribbon
     
Check it out when it is opened up.
It is a pocket latch card. 
I actually put Tear & Tape onto the outside edges of this bottom flap
& made it a pocket to add cash, gift card, etc.  
I think that this turned out so pretty!
Here are the measurements & supplies.
stamp set: 'Nature's Prints'
card stock:
  • Starry Sky- 4 1/4 x 11"- score 4 1/4" & 9 3/4"
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- stamp & die cut ferns/leaves
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut frame
  • Basic White- 2 5/8 x 3 1/8"- emboss with Fern 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp words & die cut Stylish Shapes circle
  • Basic White- 4 x 4"- inside of card
designer paper: Sun Prints- 
  • 4 x 4"- print 
  • 1 x 4"- stripes
inks:
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Magnetic Cutting Plate; Natural Prints Dies; Stylish Shapes Dies; Fabulous Frames; Fern 3D Embossing Folder; Brass Butterflies; Starry Sky Metallic Woven Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Team & Tape
 
I hope that you have a SPECIAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, May 13, 2022

Sneak Peek!

WOW!
Check out these 6 cards!
They are the ones I created for my May monthly classes.
What a great variety of different occasions & LOTS of fun folds!

Do you live local?
Are you stamping with me this month?
I can't wait to share.

Gotta run......
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Flowering Fields

WOW-
Check out these tulips!
I love this Flowering Fields DSP.
Every sheet of it is just gorgeous!
 These words are from the 'Flowering Tulips' stamp set
& I punched theme out using the Label Me Fancy Punch.

This is a great All Occasions card!

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Flowering Tulips'
card stock:
  • Fresh Freesia-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"& fold in half for card base
  • Fresh Freesia- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Rich Razzleberry- 3 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Gingham Embossing Folder
  • Rich Razzleberry- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words & punch out
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Flowering Fields- 3 x 4"
ink:  Rich Razzleberry
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Gingham Embossing Folder; Label Me Fancy Punch; Fresh Freesia Ribbon;

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

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

He's The Man Suite

Check out this He's The Man Suite.
It is on pages 78 & 79 in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog.

The He's The Man DSP has 12-12x12 sheets in it.
2 each of 5 double-sided sheets & then 2 sheets of die-cut images.
Check them out-
 Aren't these cool.
I love the die cut images!
Just change the words & this card could be for a birthday or other occasion.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'He's All That'
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Basic Black-2 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 1 1/2 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic Black- 4" strip- die cut oval frame
  • Sahara Sand- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss right edge with Stripes Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2 3/4"- die cut oval
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  He's The Man-
  • 2 x 4"
  • 1 1/4 x 3 1/2"
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Magnetic Cutting Plate; All That Dies; Stripes Embossing Folder; Linen Thread; Classic Matte Dots; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Guy card

WOW-
Here is a fun guy card using several NEW products
from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog.
  • He's the Man DSP
  • 'Framed Occasions' stamp set'
  • Beautiful Shapes Dies
  • Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots
So what do you think?
I really like this DSP & wanted to show you that it can go with so
many other products to totally change it up.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Framed Occasions'
card stock:
  • Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Early Espresso- 3 1/4 x 4 1/2"
  • Early Espresso- 1 1/4 x 4"
  • Early Espresso- 2 1/4" strip- die cut with Beautiful Shapes Dies
  • Crumb Cake- 2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with Beautiful Shapes Dies
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss bottom part of this using the Splatters Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  He's the Man DSP- 
  • 2 x 3"- car pattern on top
  • 1 x 3"- stripped pattern on bottom
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Beautiful Shapes Dies; Splatters Embossing Folder; Early Espresso 1/4" Faux Suede Trim; Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, May 9, 2022

Sending Smiiles

 Here is a pretty stemmed flower from the 
'Sending Smiles' Bundle.

This is a NEW bundle that can be found on page 14 in the
2022-2023 Annual Catalog.
Doesn't this make you think of Spring?

I used the Design A Dream hostess DSP.

Notice how I colored the White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding
Ribbon with my Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend.

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set: 'Sending Smiles'
card stock:
  • Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 2 3/4 x 4"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- score along right edge using the Stripes Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2 x 3 1/4"- stamp stem onto this
  • Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp flower onto & die cut
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & diagonal cut ends with scissors
  • Daffodil Delight- 2 1/4 x 3 1/2"
designer paper:  Design A Dream (hosteess DSP- free choice when you have a $150 or more order)
inks:  Old Olive & Daffodil Delight
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Daffodil Delight
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sending Dies; Stripes Embossing Folder; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, May 8, 2022

Hues of Happines Suite

Happy Mother's Day!!
I hope that each of you have a very special day!
 
Now........
Check out these gorgeous flowery cards!
I used these new products:
  • Hues of Happiness DSP
  • Happiness Abounds stamp set
  • Blossoming Happiness Dies
  • Cup of Tea stamp set
  • Teacup Dies
  • In Color Metallic Ribbon
Look at all of the flowers/leaves I die cut out of one sheet of DSP!
AND this is what the sheet of DSP looked liked-
with very little waste!
Isn't it cool that they are all on one DSP sheet!
This is what the die & cut out look like
that is shown along the front left side of card.
These are Gorgeous Grape & Fresh Freesia colors!
These are Starry Sky & Coastal Cabana color! 
This one is Starry Sky!
This one is Gorgeous Grape!
 This one is Coastal Cabana!
This one is Fresh Freesia!
 Which one is your favorite color?
 
NOTE:  This is a z fold card.

Here are the supplies & measurements-
stamp sets:  'Happiness Abounds' & 'Cup of Tea'
card stock:
  • Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia, Coastal Cabana or Starry Sky- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- fold into a z for card base
  • Mossy Meadow, Granny Apple Green or Bermuda Bay- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- die cut along left edge with die
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp cup onto & die cut out 
  • Mossy Meadow, Granny Apple Green or Bermuda Bay- 1/2 x 4 1/4"
  • Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia, Coastal Cabana or Starry Sky- 3/4 x 4 1/4"- die cut notched edge along bottom edge of this
  • Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Double Oval Punch
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Hues of Happiness- one sheet- die cut flowers/leaves
inks:  Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia, Coastal Cabana or Starry Sky
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Blooming Happiness Dies; Teacup Dies; 1/8' Metallic Woven Ribbon- Starry Sky, Parakeet Party or Tahitian Tide; Double Oval Punch; dimensionals; glue dots; Basic Pearls

I hope that you have a very special day!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, May 7, 2022

He's All That

It is simple Saturday!!
 
Check out this guy card.
It is perfect for many occasions-
birthday, Father's Day, thank you, etc.
 
It is made using NEW 'He's All That' Suite.
You can see this suite on pages 78 & 79 in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog.
 
I made another card using this stamp set-
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'He's All That'
card stock:
  • Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Early Espresso- 1 1/2 x 5 1/2"- flag end with scissors
  • Basic Black-2 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic Black-1 x 4"- flag end with Banners Pick A Punch
  • Basic Black- 1 3/4 x 2 3/4"
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"
designer paper:  He's The Man DSP- 2 x 5 1/2"- flag end with scissors
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; All That Dies; Classic Matte Dots; Banners Pick A Punch; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, May 6, 2022

Wisteria Wishes Bundle

 

Check out this pretty 'Wisteria Wishes' Bundle 
that can be found on page 92 in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog.

I made another card using this stamp set that was similar to this layout.
Look at all of these......aren't they pretty!
 
I used lots of NEW products- 
  • 'Wisteria Wishes' stamp set
  • Wisteria Dies
  • Fabulous Frames Dies
  • Orchid Oasis Metallic Ribbon
  • 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots (Parakeet Party)
  • 2022-2024 In Color DSP (Parakeet Party)
  • Parakeet Party & Orchid Oasis ink/card stock
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Wisteria Wishes'
card stock:
  • Parakeet Party- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  • Parakeet Party- 2 x 2 3/4" strip- stamp leaves/branch onto & die cut
  • Orchid Oasis- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Orchid Oasis- 2 1/2 x 1 1/2"- die cut scalloped edge
  • Orchid Oasis- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Orchid Oasis- 1 1/2" strip- punch out scalloped oval
  • Orchid Oasis- 2 3/4" strip- stamp wisteria & die cut out
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words & punch out
  • Basic White- 3 x 3 1/2"- stamp leaves/branch onto (I put the die cuts over this, but hung the wisteria from the hanging vine part
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  2022-2024 In Color DSP pack (Parakeet Party)- 2 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Parakeet Party & Orchid Oasis
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Wisteria Dies; Fabulous Frames Dies; 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots (Parakeet Party); Orchid Oasis Metallic Ribbon; Wink of Stella; Double Oval Punch; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Hues of Happiness Suite

WOW!
This NEW Hues of Happiness Suite is just gorgeous!
I LOVE the Hues of Happiness DSP
flower images & font in the 'Happiness Abounds' stamp set 
& the coordinating Blooming Happiness Dies.

Look at this flower.
It is actually just die cut out of the DSP.
Yup- so easy to do.
And it is so pretty!!

Notice the notched edging.
It is actually part of the Blossoming Happiness Dies.
It is subtle, but gives that little added texture & color to the card.
There are just bunches of flowers......so colorful & pretty!
This is a z fold card.
Check out how it looks standing up.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Happiness Abounds'
card stock:
  • Night of Navy- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- z fold for card base
  • Granny Apple Green- 4 1/8 x 5 3/8"
  • Granny Apple Green-1 x 5 1/2" strip- die cut notched edge
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Hues of Happiness DSP-
  • 3 7/8 x 3 7/8"= diagonal cut at approx. 1" from top right edge to lower left edge
  • flower & leaf images from DSP
ink:  Night of Navy
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Blossoming Happiness Dies; Wink of Stella; Glossy Dots Assortment (Mambo); Starry Sky Metallic Woven Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE