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Saturday, August 27, 2022

Simple Saturday with Wonderful World

 It is SIMPLE Saturday!
Here is another card that showcases the Wonderful World DSP.

#159918- Wonderful World DSP & stamp set are a bundle that is a 
SALE-a-bration choice you can get for FREE with a $100 product order,
now thru 8/31/22 (or while supplies last).  
 
Talk about simple.....
Yes, these stemmed flowers in the center of the card are die cut from the DSP!
Now how easy is that!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Happiness Abounds' (words)
card stock:
  • Orchid Oasis- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Orchid Oasis- 1/2 x 3 1/2"
  • Orchid Oasis- 2 1/4" strip- die cut stitched square
  • Starry Sky- 3 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Wonderful World- SAB choice= FREE with a $100 product order
  • 3 x 5"
  • flowers/stem image- die cut with stitched square
ink: Orchid Oasis
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Elegant Faceted Gems; Wink of Stella (over the flowers for sparkle); dimensionals

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, August 26, 2022

Wonderful World DSP

 
 This is another card that showcases the Wonderful World DSP.

#159918- Wonderful World DSP & stamp set are a bundle that is a 
SALE-a-bration choice you can get for FREE with a $100 product order,
now thru 8/31/22 (or while supplies last). 
 
Yes, I did fussy cut out with my scissors this big flower.
Isn't it so pretty!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Happiness Abounds' (words)
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Starry Sky- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
  • Starry Sky- 1 x 4"
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Vellum- 3 1/2" strip- die cut stitched circle
designer paper:  Wonderful World- SAB choice= FREE with a $100 product order
  •  2 x 5 1/4"
  • flowers/stem/leaves image- cut out with scissors
ink: Starry Sky
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Paper Snips (scissors); dimensionals

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

Thursday, August 25, 2022

SAVE this date for 
SUSIE'S
ANNUAL HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
on October 29, 2022
in South English, IA

 

Wonderful World DSP

 
 This card showcases the Wonderful World DSP.

#159918- Wonderful World DSP & stamp set are a bundle that is a 
SALE-a-bration choice you can get for FREE with a $100 product order,
now thru 8/31/22 (or while supplies last). 
 
Yes, I did fussy cut out with my scissors this big flower/leaves.
I just thought it was so pretty!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Happiness Abounds' (words)
card stock:
  • Pear Pizzazz- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Pear Pizzazz- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Fern 3D Embossing Folder
  • Pear Pizzazz- 1/4 x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Wonderful World- SAB choice= FREE with a $100 product order
  • 1 x 4"
  • 1 x 4"
  • flowers/stem/leaves image- cut out with scissors
ink:  Pear Pizzazz
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Fern 3D Embossing Folder; Paper Snips (scissors); Elegant Faceted Gems; dimensionals

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

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder

Oh my gosh.......
This Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder-
#159847= $10.00 on page 53 in the Holiday Catalog is just amazing!
It is a hidden treasure, as the photos in the catalog don't show it off enough.
 
I embossed the Brushed Metallic 12x12" Cardstock,
using this Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder.
Isn't this just gorgeous!
 
NOTE:  I'm so sorry, as this Brushed Metallic 12x12" Cardstock 
is currently out of stock & will be back around Oct. 17th, 2022.
So add it to your Wish List!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Color & Contour'
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 11"- score 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Gold Metallic- 3 x 5 1/2"- emboss with Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder
  • Gold Metallic- 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Gold Metallic- 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Gold Metallic-1/2 x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White- 3 x 1"- stamp words onto & flag ends with Banners Pick A Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
ink:  Soft Suede
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Banners Pick A Punch; Simply Elegant Trim (Gold cord); Brushed Metallic Dots (gold); Open Leaf Trinkets; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Celebrate With Tags Bundle

Here is a totally Susie card.
 This is the card I made last night for Nathan.
As today is his birthday!
 
Blues, embossing, dies, stitching, dots, lattice, ripping
and a horizontal strip across the card......
yup- these are all totally Susie.
 
So what do you think?
I hope he likes it!
I added these words & a strip of DSP to the inside.
 
The words for the front & inside, along with the stitched rectangle
are from 'Celebrate with Tags Bundle'! 
#159867- 'Celebrate with Tags Bundle'= $55.75- pg. 67 Holiday Catalog
 
The DSP strip is from the Celebrate Everything Host DSP- 
#159913= $18.00 host Stampin' Rewards- pg. 87 Holiday Catalog
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Celebrate with Tags'
card stock:
  • Pacific Point- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Pacific Point- 3 x 5"- emboss with Let's Celebrate Embossing Folder & diagonally rip
  • Pacific Point- 1 1/2 x 2 3/4"
  • Balmy Blue- 4 x 5 1/4"- die cut with the Split Card Textures
  • Balmy Blue- 1 5/8 x 2 7/8"
  • Balmy Blue- 3/4 x 3 1/2"- add embellishments to ends of this
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut stitched rectangle & stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Celebrate Everything- FREE with HOST rewards
  • 1/2 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
ink:  Pacific Point
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Split Card Textures Dies; Celebrations Tags Dies; Let's Celebrate Embossing Folder; Fine Sparkle Adhesive Backed Gems; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, August 22, 2022

Gathered Wheat Bundle

Wow- this is a pretty Fall card that could be used for man occasions.
 
This is a fun fold card using the 'Gathered Wheat Bundle'!
 
Check out the awesome plaid DSP that is from the  
Gingham Cottage DSP pack.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Gathered Wheat'
card stock:
  • Early Espresso- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Early Espresso-4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2, 3 3/4, 7 1/4 & 9"- fold into center gate fun fold
  • So Saffron- 4 1/4" strip- die cut deckled rectangle
  • So Saffron- 1" strip- stamp words & die cut banner
  • Very Vanilla- 4 ' strip- die cut deckled rectangle
  • Very Vanilla- 3 1/4 x 4"- for inside of card
  • Very Vanilla- 2 1/2 x 4 1/4"- stamp wheat onto & die cut, add Wink of Stella over wheat
designer paper:  Gingham Cottage DSP- 3/4 x 4" (x2)
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Wheat Dies; Deckled Rectangle Dies; Champagne Rhinestones; Wink of Stella; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, August 21, 2022

Hues of Happiness DSP

Today is a quick post........
 
This a bright & cheery card using a dsp strip/block layout!!
 
I used the Scalloped Contours Dies to layer onto.
And the flowery dsp is from the Hues of Happiness DSP.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Lovely & Lasting' (words)
card stock:
  • Night of Navy- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Night of Navy- 2 3/4" strip- die cut scalloped rectangle
  • Crushed Curry- 5 1/2" strip- die cut scalloped rectangle
  • Crushed Curry- 5/8" x 2"- stamp words onto for card front
designer paper:  Hues of Happiness DSP
  • (2) 1 x 2 1/4"
  • (2) 1 x 3 1/2"
ink:  Night of Navy
Stampin' Blend:  Night of Navy to color ribbon
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Scalloped Contour Dies; Glassy Dots Assortment (Pool Party); Gold & Vanilla 3/8" Satin-Edged Ribbon (colored with Night of Navy Stampin' Blend); dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, August 20, 2022

Simple Saturday

It is SIMPLE SATURDAY!
And here is a pretty card for me to share with you!

I used the Rings of Love DSP & the gorgeous Painted Posies 3D Embossing Folder.
 
The Rings of Love DSP is a SALE-a-bration choice
that you can get thru 8/31/22 (or while supplies last)
for FREE with a product order for $50.00.
 Notice how I ripped the DSP & 
added a strip of Crushed Curry card stock between the 2 pieces.
I used the Painted Posies 3D Embossing Folder to do this.
Painted Posies 3D Embossing Folder- #159175= $10.00

I colored the Gold & Vanilla Satin-Edged Ribbon
& colored it using my Dark Poppy Parade Stampin' Blend.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Charming Sentiments' (words)
card stock:
  • Poppy Parade- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Poppy Parade- 2 3/4" strip- punch out Decorative Circle Punch
  • Crushed Curry- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Crushed Curry- 1 1/4" strip- emboss with Painted Posies 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- stamp words & die cut circle
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Rings of Love DSP- SAB choice= $FREE with $50 product order thru 8/31/22
  • 3 3/4 x 4 3/4"- rip this dsp so that part of it goes on the top & part goes on the bottom with the embossed posies showing between them
NOTE:  When tearing I tear towards me to get the ripped white edge.  I then used my fingernail & ruffed up the lower edge to show the white ripped edge of it that is on the backside.
ink:  Poppy Parade
Stampin' Blend:  Dark Poppy Parade
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Painted Posies 3D Embossing Folder; Layering Cirlce Dies; Decorative Circle Punch; Gold/Vanilla Satin-Edged Ribbon (colored with Dark Poppy Parade Stampin' Blend); dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, August 19, 2022

Aspen Tree Die

This is a simple, yet gorgeous fall card.
Look at the embossed trees.
Where did I get them?
I used the Aspen Tree Dies and EMBOSSED with it.

Here are some other cards I made using the Aspen Tree Dies.

Did you know that you can use any die cutting piece & emboss it?
Yes- I wanted to show you another way to use this awesome die set!
 
How did I emboss using the Aspen Tree Die?
Here is the 'sandwich' that I used.
1.  Standard Platform
2. Clear Plate
3. Aspen Tree Die- with the cutting edge facing upward
4.  card stock
5.  2 of the Silicone Craft Mats on top of each other
6.  Clear Plate
7.  Run thru the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
8.  You now have embossed trees!

The Aspen Tree Dies are a FREE SALE-a-bration choice
that you can get with a $100 product order thru 8/31/22
OR
You can purchase them for $36.00 from 
the Holiday Catalog until 1/4/23.
 Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Framed Occasions' (words)
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"& fold in half for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 1/2 x 4 1/4'- stamp words along right side
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"-for front of card
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Soft Suede 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss trees out of 
  • Crushed Curry- 2" strip- die cut leaf
  • Pumpkin Pie- 2" strip- die cut leaf
  • Cajun Craze- 2" strip- die cut leaf
ink:  Soft Suede
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; 2- Silicone Craft Mats; Aspen Tree Dies; Silver-Threaded Twine; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Aspen Tree Dies

Oh my gosh......
Check out this fun fall card!
 
At my classes last weekend I was showing some "different" ways 
to use the Aspen Tree Dies!
 
Today I'm sharing with you..........
Did you know you can fussy cut out the trees with scissors
& use them on a card like this!
COOL HUH!
 
*Be sure you stop back by tomorrow & I'll show you another way
to use the Aspen Tree Dies!
The Aspen Tree Dies are a FREE SALE-a-bration choice
that you can get with a $100 product order thru 8/31/22
OR
You can purchase them for $36.00 from 
the Holiday Catalog until 1/4/23.
 Notice here how I die cut the trees & then fussy cut them out!
(I didn't use the 2 outer trees on the right side.)

I also used the Rings of Love DSP that is a SALE-a-bration choice
that you can get thru 8/31/22 (or while supplies last)
for FREE with a product order for $50.00
You can use the dies & cut out all 5 of these tree rings all at one time!
Here are the supplies & measurements for my tree card.

stamp set:  'Ringed with Nature' (words)
card stock:
  • Soft Suede- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  • Soft Suede- 3/4 x 4"
  • Soft Suede- 2 1/2 x 5"- die cut part of the tree & fussy cut out of the oval 
  • Crumb Cake- 3 3/4 x 5"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for front of card
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • So Saffron- 1 1/2" strip- die cut circle
designer paper:  Rings of Love- 
  • 1 1/2 x 5"- leaves/acorn print
  • die cut tree ring from DSP
ink:  Soft Suede
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Aspen Tree Dies; Layering Circle Dies; Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots;  Silver-Threaded Twine; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Rustic Harvest pumpkin card

This is a totally Susie card.
I love the colors of this card!
Aren't theses pumpkins & leaves just so pretty!
 
Yup- you all know that Fall is my favorite time of the year.
I just love all of the beautiful colors & wonders of nature that Fall showcases.
 
This is Rustic Harvest DSP!
#159633= $12.00
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  "Hello Harvest'
card stock:
  • Basic Black-  4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic Black-  3 1/4 x 3 1/2"
  • Basic Black- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp leaf & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"
designer paper:  Rustic Harvest- 3 x 3"- cut into 3- 1x3" strips
inks:  Mossy Meadow & Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder; Rustic Pumpkin Dies; Stylish Shapes Dies; Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots; dimensionals; glue dots; Silver-Threaded Twine
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Kindest Gnomes

Look at this adorable little gnome.
He is from the 'Kindnest Gnomes' bundle-
found on pages 42 & 43 in the Holiday Catalog.
 
The gnomes were a hit at my classes last weekend.
Many of us have fallen in love with them!

Check out the words!
I used my Stamparatus & a Real Red ink spot- to repeatedly stamp them.
All you do is start at the top, ink your stamp, press onto your cardstock 
& then move your plate/stamp down one notch for each word you stamp.
This makes each word 1" apart on your card stock.
NEAT HUH!

Where did I get a Real Red ink spot?
#153183- Classic Assortment spots= $24.00- pg. 129 Annual Catalog
(set of 8 ink spots- Basic Gray, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, 
Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Shaded Spruce & Real Red)
 
The words are from the 'Amazing Phrasing' stamp set.
This stamp set is a SALE-a-bration choice too
that you can get for FREE with a $100 product order.
SALE-a-bration items are available thru 8/31/22 
OR while supplies last!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements so that you can make this card too!

stamp sets:  'Kindnest Gnomes' & 'Amazing Phrasing'- SAB choice
card stock:
  • Night of Navy- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Night of Navy- 2 x 4"
  • Night of Navy- 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for front of card to repeatedly stamping WOO HOO onto
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp gnome & you then die cut him out
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto, cut to desired length & then flag the ends with scissors to make the banner
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Gingham Cottage DSP- 1 3/4 x 4"
ink:  Memento & Real Red spot
Stampin' Blends:  Light Basic Black, Light Petal Pink, Dark Real Red, Light & Dark Night of Navy
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Gnomes Dies; Red Rhinestones;Real Red Mini Ruffled Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; toothpick (for banner)
 
I hope you have a great Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

 

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Aspen Tree Dies Fall card

This is a gorgeous Fall card using the Aspen Tree Dies.
 
The Aspen Tree Dies are a FREE SALE-a-bration choice
that you can get with a $100 product order.
OR
You can purchase them for $36.00.
 
Check out the vellum background behind the trees.
 How did I make the background?
  • I colored onto Vellum using my Stampin' Blends.
  • Then using the Water Painters BRUSH (with nothing inside the tube)- I dabbed (tap- don't rub) on 91% Rubbing Alcohol over them, making sure that the Alcohol is high proof as otherwise this technique will not work.
  • I quickly blew onto the vellum to make the alcohol run & bleed into each other.
  • I then flicked spots of rubbing alcohol (using the Water Painter brush) over this to make the spots.

 COOL HUH!
Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Go To Greetings' (words)
card stock:
  • Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"& fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive-  1 x 4"- emboss with Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"-for front of card- adhere vellum to it using your Stampin' Seal Plus
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Kraft Paper- 3 3/4 x 5"- die cut trees out of 
  • Kraft Paper- 1/2" strip- stamp words & angle cut ends using scissors
  • Crushed Curry- 2" strip- die cut leaf
  • Pumpkin Pie- 2" strip- die cut leaf
  • Cajun Craze- 2" strip- die cut leaf
  • Vellum- 3 3/4 x 5"- add Stampin' Blends to making alcohol blending.  Adhere this piece to the Basic White piece using the Stampin' Seal Plus.
ink:  Old Olive
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Old Olive, Dark Pumpkin Pie, Dark Daffodil Delight
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Aspen Tree Dies; Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder; Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots; Water Painter; Very Best Trio Punch; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Spooky Treats September Paper Pumpkin KIT

Spooky Treats

This kit includes:

  • This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 18 treat boxes—6 each of 3 designs. This all-inclusive kit includes printed box bases and tops, die-cut paper pieces, adhesives, and more!
  • The Spooky Treats Paper Pumpkin Kit includes an Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin’ Spot!
  • This kit’s stamp set puts the TREAT in trick-or-treat with fun, Halloween-themed sentiments and designs. Embrace the spooky season with ghost, bat, spider, and star images.
  • This kit also includes a special peek-through box top on one of the box designs.

Finished box size: 2-1/2" x 3" x 1" (6.4 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Basic Black, Gray Granite, Orchid Oasis, Fresh Freesia, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie

Subscription Information

https://www.paperpumpkin.com/en-us/sign-up/?demoid=37791

Subscribe to the August Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 August and 10 September.

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.