Awash in Beauty DSP latch card

Here is a fun fold latch card!

 

I used the gorgeous Awash in Beauty DSP!

Here is what the card looks like as you are starting to open it up.

The flower is popped up with dimensionals.

The flower is what holds the card shut by sliding the latch under the flower.

This is what the card looks like when opened up!

Check out the latch!

I always like to find "other" ways to use punches.

And I love the look when using this punch like this latch!

 

How did I make the latch?

I cut a 1 1/4" strip of Polished Pink card stock

& punched it out using the Label Me Lovely Punch.

Just slide the strip of card stock into the punch as shown

& line it up so that there is just little notches on all 4 corners.

Cool huh!

Now the latch just needs to be tucked in under the flower again to hold the card shut.

  I think this is such a pretty card!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Peaceful Moments' (words)

card stock:

• Polished Pink- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 3" & 7 1/4"- fold for card base
• Polished Pink- 1 1/4" strip- punch out for latch
• Granny Apple Green- 1 3/4" strip- punch out leaf with Bough Punch
  
• Basic White- 1 x 1 1/2"- stamp words onto
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Awash in Beauty DSP

• 2 3/4 x 5 1/4"- flowers/leaves image
• 1 x 5 1/4"- pink/white flower/leaves
• 1 x 4"- pink/white flower/leaves for inside of card
• 1" strip- punch out blue little flowers with Bough Punch
  

ink:  Polished Pink

other:  Label Me Lovely Punch; Bough Punch; Opal Rounds; dimensionals; Wink of Stella

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Scary Cute Bundle

Awhh......check out this fun Halloween card using the 'Scary Cute' Bundle.

I just love the Scary Silhouettes Dies that coordinate with 

this 'Scary Cute' stamp set.

#159851- Scary Silhouettes Dies= $24.00

OR #159852= Scary Cute Bundle= $41.25 (stamp set & dies)

This card is a gift card (or treat) holder.

This is what it looks like opened up! 

I made a pocket on the lower part of the card.

Here I slid some money in it!

Notice how I added a circle behind the haunted house to make it stand out!

And isn't this Basic Black & Crushed Curry DSP with the stars on it just awesome!

This DSP is from the hostess DSP called- Celebrate Everything! 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Scary Cute'

card stock:

• Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2" & 7 1/2"
  
• Basic Black- 2 3/4" strip- die cut Rectangle Tree Silhouette
  
• Basic Black- 2" strip- die cut Haunted House
  
• Basic Black- 1/2 x 4"
  
• Crushed Curry- 2" strip- die cut 1 3/4" circle, adhere haunted house to it & trim excess off of the bottom
  
• Crushed Curry- 2 3/4 x 3 1/4"
  
• Crushed Curry-3/4" strip- punch out stars
  
• Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut
  
• Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Celebrate Everything DSP- 

• Crushed Curry Stripes- 1 1/2 x 4"
• Basic Black & Crushed Curry Stars- 3 1/4 x 4"
  

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Dark Daffodil Delight

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Scary Silhouettes Dies; Layering Circle Dies; Witch Hat Builder Punch (stars); Black Dimensionals; Gold & Vanilla Satin-Edged Ribbon (colored with Dark Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blend); Wink of Stella; Glue Dots

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Hello Harvest Bundle

Check out this diagonal pumpkin card using the Rustic Harvest DSP!

 

Yesterday I posted a Cajun Craze diagonal pumpkin card.....

and I changed it up & added another layer & few things for today's card.

Which one do you like better?

THIS- the Cajun Craze one?

OR

THAT- the Mossy Meadow layered on?

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Hello Harvest'

card stock:

• Cajun Craze- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Mossy Meadow- 4 x 5 1/4"
• Mossy Meadow- 2" strip- die cut vine
  
• Basic Black- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"- diagonally cut
• Basic Black- 1/2 x 4"
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp leaf & die cut
• Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Rustic Harvest DSP- 3 x 4"- diagonally cut

ink:  Memento

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Rustic Pumpkin Dies; Stylish Shapes Dies; Matte Black Dot; Silver-Threaded Twine; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Rustic Harvest

This is a fun diagonal layout card using the Rustic DSP.

I just love this Rustic Harvest Suite.

It can be found on pages 48-50 in the Holiday Catalog.

This is a fun & simple layout.

I just love how it pops!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Hello Harvest'

card stock:

• Cajun Craze- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Basic Black- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"- diagonally cut
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Rustic Harvest DSP- 3 x 4"- diagonally cut

ink:  Memento

other:  Matte Black Dots

 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Sunday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Gnomes

 Look at these adorable gnomes!

 

Today I have a quick post......

Here is a sneak peek.......

of a project I'm working on for my Annual Holiday Extravaganza 

class that I will be hosting the end of October!!!!

I can't wait to show you the finished project.

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Go to Greetings

This is a simple, yet elegant birthday card!!!

 

I used the 'Go to Greetings' stamp set,

along with the Design a Daydream DSP.

This Design a Daydream DSP is a host choice 

from the Annual Catalog, found on page 179.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Go to Greetings' (words)

card stock:

• Blackberry Bliss-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Fresh Freesia-  4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Design A Daydream DSP- 3 x 4"- diagonal cut

ink:  Blackberry Bliss

other: Fresh Freesia 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon; Iridescent Rhinestones; Glue Dots

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

15% OFF Annual Catalog Stamp SALE TODAY ONLY!

WOO HOO!!!  Today is a Stamp-tacular SALE! 

 For 24 hours only TODAY- September 15, 2022 all the stamp sets from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog will be available for purchase at a 15% discount! (excluding the host stamp sets in the back of the catalog).

Have you been eyeing a stamp set (or two, or three) from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog? Today is the day to get them while they are on SALE!!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SALE LIST!

Contact ME if you have any questions!

Order from my ON LINE STORE HERE!

Weekly Deals for 9/15 thru 9/21/22!

#156310- Pearlized Enamel Effects Basics= $15.00 $13.50 SALE

#159193- Silver 3/8" Metallic Edge Ribbon= $8.00 $7.20 SALE

#159194- Rose Gold & White 58" Striped Ribbon= $8.00 $7.20 SALE

#155480- Stampin' Up! Masking Paper= $7.00 $5.60 SALE 

#158919- Lovely Layers Vellum= $6.00 $5.10 SALE

#159244- Perfectly Penciled 12x12 DSP= $12.00 $9.60 SALE

#157764- Vellum 12x12 Layering Designs= $10.00 $8.00 SALE

#158139- Faux Sea Glass Shapes= $8.00 $7.20 SALE

#157831- Eden Dies= $35.00 $28.00 SALE

#155481- Scalloped Kraft Treat Boxes= $10.00= $8.00 SALE

#155573- Evening Evergreen 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon= $7.00 $6.30 SALE 

Yeti To Party Bundle

 Check out this ADORABLE side step easel fun fold card with a Yeti on it!

This card is one of the cards that everyone will make 

at my September monthly classes.

 

I used the Yeti To Party Bundle-#162529= $41.25.

 The 'Yeti to Party' stamp set is in the Annual Catalog, 

BUT the Yeti dies are an exclusive item thru 9/30/22 only!

So if these are on your wish list don't wait to get them!

This is what the card looks like standing up!

This is what the card looks like opened up!

 

Check out how my Stamparatus is so helpful when making this card!

 

I can stamp the Yeti & the 2 presents all together 

& then die cut them out all at one time.

 

I also have the 'Alphabest' stamp set all lined up 

to stamp onto a card stock strip & then punch out.

 

Which do you like better?

THIS- the Yeti?

OR

THAT- the Scottie dog?

Look at this little puppy card too!

I used the Scottie Dog Punch!

#159743= $19.00

Where did I get the stars?

I punched them out using the Witch Hat Builder Punch!

#159856= $19.00

 

And the 'party' words are from the 'Alphabest' Bundle! 

#158886= $32.25

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets:  'Yeti To Party' & 'Alphabest'

card stock:

• Pool Party- 4 1/4 x 10:- score at 1 1/2", 3" & 6 1/2"
  
• Pool Party- 3 1/4 x 8 1/2"-score at 5 1/2"
  
• Pool Party- 1 1/4" strip- stamp alphabet onto using Stamparatus
  
• Crushed Curry- 3/4" strip- punch out stars
  
• Granny Apple Green- 1 3/4 x 3"- rip top edge for grass
  
• Basic White- 3 x 5 1/4"- emboss mountains/hills onto
  
• Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4"- stamp yeti/presents onto & die cut
  
• Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Celebrate Everything DSP- Host exclusive

• 1 1/4 x 4"- dots
• 3 1/4 x 4"- stripes
  

Stampin' Blends: Light & Dark Pool Party; Dark Crushed Curry; Dark Granny Apple Green; Dark Real Red; Light Petal Pink

ink:  Memento

other:  Stamparatus; Best Label Punch; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Yeti Dies; Charming Landscapes Embossing Folder; Witches Hat Builder Punch; dimensionals; glue dots; Tear & Tape

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Leaf Fall 3D Embossed Foil

 

This is one of my September class cards

that everyone joining me will get to make.

 

I used the 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

and just love the way it turned out!

 

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! 

 

Click here to see another embossed leaf card I made! 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Peaceful Moments'

card stock:

• Thick Basic Very Vanilla- 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 Very Vanilla- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto strip & then use the Label Me Lovely Punch

NOTE that when punching this out with the Label Me Lovely Punch you are omitting the top curved part of the punch & will get the rectangle/notched corners look as shown on this card in the photo above.

• Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Soft Suede

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Country Wreath Dies (leaf image); Label Me Lovely Punch; Brushed Metallic Dots (gold); Gold & Vanilla 3/8" Satin-Edged Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Trimming the Tree Bundle

Check out this pretty Christmas tree card!

It is a great monochromatic card.

 

This is one of the cards everyone joining me for my 

September monthly classes will be making! 

 

Notice the tree.

How did I do it?

• Stamp the tree using Garden Green ink onto Soft Sea Foam card stock.
  
• Ink the smaller tree image in Garden Green ink & STAMP OFF onto scratch paper.
• Then stamp this over top of big tree (notice this shaded part in photo above)
  

I used the-

#162522- Trimming The Tree Bundle= $46.75- SPECIAL

 #160256- Tree Trimmings Dies= $34.00- SPECIAL

#158972- Trimming The Tree stamp set= $18.00  Annual Catalog pg. 43 

The dies/bundle are available only thru 9/30.

This is what it looks like opened up.

 Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Trimming the Tree'

card stock:

• Garden Green- 4 1/4 x 7 3/4"- score at 5 1/2" for card base
  
• Garden Green- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"- emboss Wintry 3D (pine) Embossing Folder
  
• Soft Sea Foam- 3 x 4 /14"- stamp tree onto & die cut from Tree Trimming Dies
  
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
  
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"- for inside of card
  
• Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut Scalloped Contour Dies
  
• Basic White- 1" strip- die cut stitched Oval from Tree Trimming Dies
  
• Soft Suede- 1/4" x 1 1/2"- for tree trunk
• Gold Foil- 1" strip- die cut star from Tree Trimming Dies
  

designer paper:  Gingham Cottage DSP- 2 x 4"

Stampin' Blends- Dark Real Red

ink:  Garden Green

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Tree Trimming Dies; Scalloped Contour Dies; Wintry 3D (pines) Embossing Folder; Basic Rhinestones; dimensionals

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Hues of Happiness

 WOW!

I just think that this card is gorgeous!

 

So this what I ended up deciding on using with he Hues of Happiness DSP.

Thank you so much to all of you that helped me decided between

the 2 cards that I posted on my BLOG POST HERE!

 

This birthday card is the card I created for my mom's birthday- 

which is today!

I ended up liking this card so much I decided it would be 

one of my September monthly class cards too!

 Are you joining me to stamp at any of my September monthly classes?

If so you'll be making this pretty card! 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Go To Greetings'

card stock:

• Gorgeous Grape- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Gorgeous Grape- 3 x 4 1/4"
  
• Gorgeous Grape- 3/4 x 4"
  
• Highland Heather- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder
  
• Highland Heather- 1/2 x 4"- emboss using the Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder
  
• Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/2"
  
• Basic White- 1/2 x 3"- stamp words onto
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Hues of Happiness-

• 1 1/4 x 4"
• 3/4 x 4"
  

ink:  Gorgeous Grape

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Pretty Flowers Embossing Folder; Iridescent Rhinestone Jewels; White Glittered Organdy Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

I am headed out the door early today & will spend my day stamping 

with many of my friends!

I can't wait!

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Soft Seedlings Faux Suede Technique

This is one of my monthly class cards.

Isn't it a pretty Fall card!

 

I used the 'Soft Seedlings' stamp set.

And I did the Faux Suede technique over the leaf,

by adding crinkled up tissue paper over it.

Aren't all of the colors in this just so pretty!

How did I do it?

1. Ink leaf stamp using the Crushed Curry ink pad.
2. Using a sponge dauber & Cajun Craze ink- tap ink around edges of the leaf.
3. Using a sponge dauber & Soft Suede ink pad- tap ink onto stems & veins of leaf.
4. Huff  (breath) onto the stamp to moisten the ink.
5. Press onto your card stock.
6. Using Multipurpose Liquid Glue & a sponge- tap a light coat of glue all over ENTIRE piece of cardstock.  Be sure you get the glue along the edges & corners too.
7. Roll up & crinkle a piece of  wrapping tissue paper & carefully open it up.  You want to keep the wrinkles in it.
8. Carefully lay the crinkled tissue paper over the top of the leaf & press it down.  DO NOT smooth it- as you want it wrinkled!  So pressing straight downward to make sure it is stuck all over the entire image- including the edges & corners.  
9. Now you can trim the excess tissue paper off around the edges using scissors or you can fold the edges to the back side & leave them.

   

Here are the measurements & supplies.

stamp set:  'Soft Seedlings'

card stock:

• Cajun Craze- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Cajun Craze- 3 x 4"
• Cajun Craze- 1 3/4" strip- punch out scalloped oval
• Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using the Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder
• Crumb Cake- 2 3/4 x 3 3/4"
• Very Vanilla- 2 1/2 x 3 1/2"- stamp leaf onto
• Very Vanilla- 1" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Double Oval Punch
• Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  He's The Man DSP- 4 x 5 1/4"- diagonal cut

inks:  Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder; Double Oval Punch; Multipurpose Glue; Sponge Daubers ; Silver-Threaded Twine; dimensionals; glue dots & Tissue Paper

 

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

THIS or THAT?

Which one of these cards do you like better??

THIS- the Gorgeous Grape

OR

THAT- the Highland Heather

 

Leave a comment below & let me know.

CLICK HERE for more details on these cards! 

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Weekly Deals for 9/7/22 thru 7/13/22

WOO HOO!! 

The 2nd week of the September weekly deals is now available!

Check out this week’s deals- there’s some goodies!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM IN MY ON LINE STORE!

CONTACT ME for more information!