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Thursday, December 22, 2022

Something Fancy Dies sneak peek

  I have another gift card holder to share with you today-
PLUS another sneak peek using something OLD with something NEW!

#160888- 'Framed & Festive' stamp set= $23.00
 This is an exclusive stamp set for the holidays 
& is only available thru 1/4/23 or while supplies last only.
 
I also used some NEW products from the Spring Mini
that will be available on 1/5/23.
  • Something Fancy Dies- #160424= $28.00- pg. 17
  • Iridescent Pastel Gems- #160429= $8.00- pg. 15
The Painted Christmas DSP is on the Last Chance List-
#156292= $12.00= $4.80 on SALE while supplies last only or until 1/4/23!
Isn't this just so pretty!
I love the way it turned out.
Look how I made a diagonal corner pocket on the inside
that is perfect for cash, a gift card or any little treat!
Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this gift card too!
 
stamp set:  'Framed & Festive'- available until 1/4/23 or while supplies last only
card stock:
  • Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- emboss front using the Wintry 3D (Pines) Embossing Folder
  • Garden Green- 4 x 4"- diagonal cut for inside diagonal pocket  (only use 1/2 of this)
  • Garden Green- 2 3/4"- die cut corner of pines
  • Real Red- 3 x 5 1/4"- punch top left corner using the Very Best Trio Punch
  • Real Red- 1 x 5 1/4"
  • Real Red- 2 1/4" strip- die cut label
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with label
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Painted Christmas DSP- on Last Chance List- on SALE for only $4.80- WOW!
  • 2 3/4 x 5"- punch left top corner using the Very Best Trio Punch
ink: Garden Green
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Something Fancy Dies- available 1/5/23; Iridescent Pastel Gems-  available 1/5/23; Christmas Pinecone Dies; Wintry 3D (Pines) Embossing Folder; Tear & Tape; dimensionals; glue dots; Garden Green combo ribbon
 
I hope you have a GREAT Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs- 
SUSIE 

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Something Fancy Dies Sneak Peek

Wow- here is another fun fold gift card holder!
It is simple & easy!
You should give it a try!
 
Here is another sneak peek using something OLD with something NEW!

The 'Peaceful Deer' stamp set is on page 42 in the Annual Catalog.
#156891- 'Peaceful Deer'= $22.00
 AND
I also used some NEW products from the Spring Mini
that will be available on 1/5/23.
  • Burlap Ribbon (combo)- #160386= $9.00- pg. 9
  • Something Fancy Dies- #160424= $28.00- pg. 17
The Painted Christmas DSP is on the Last Chance List-
#156292= $12.00= $4.80 on SALE while supplies last only or until 1/4/23!
I used the Wintry 3D (Pines) Embossing Folder too,
along with the Deer Builder Punch!
Check out how I made the gift card pocket!
This is what the card looks like opened up!
Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this gift card too!
 
stamp set:  'Peaceful Deer'
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 2 3/4 x 11"- score at 4 1/4" &  8 1/2"
  • Crumb Cake- 2 1/2" strip- die cut tag 
  • Crumb Cake- 2" strip- stamp deer onto & punch out
  • Evening Evergreen- 2 1/2 x 4"- emboss with Wintry 3D (Pines) Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp trees onto & die cut tag
  • Basic White- 2 1/4 x 2 1/2"- stamp words onto for inside of card
designer paper:  Painted Christmas DSP- on Last Chance List- on SALE for only $4.80- WOW!
  • 4 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Evening Evergreen & Early Espresso
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Something Fancy Dies- available 1/5/23; Wintry 3D (Pines) Embossing Folder; Burlap Combo Ribbon- available 1/5/23; Deer Builder Punch; Linen Thread; Tear & Tape; dimensionals; glue dots; Simply Scored Scoring Tool
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Framed & Festive gift card holder

Do you still need to make a quick gift card holder?
Well check out this cute gift card holder!!!
It is simple & easy!
You should give it a try!
 
As today I have a sneak peek using something OLD with something NEW!

The 'Framed & Festive' stamp set is an exclusive stamp set for the holidays
& is only available thru 1/4/23 or while supplies last only.
#160888- 'Framed & Festive'= $23.00
 
I also used some NEW products from the Spring Mini
that will be available on 1/5/23.
  • Red Ribbon (combo)- #160386= $9.00- pg. 9
  • Something Fancy Dies- #160424= $28.00- pg. 17
The Painted Christmas DSP is on the Last Chance List-
#156292= $12.00= $4.80 on SALE while supplies last only or until 1/4/23!

This is is what the card looks like when it is opened up!
I used Tear & Tape along the outside edges of this bottom flap to make the pocket.
Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this gift card too!
stamp set:  'Framed & Festive'- available until 1/4/23 or while supplies last only
card stock:
  • Evening Evergreen- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 3/4" & 7" for card base
  • Real Red- 2 1/2" strip- die cut label
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with label
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Painted Christmas DSP- on Last Chance List- on SALE for only $4.80- WOW!
  • 2 1/2 x 5 1/4"
  • 1 1/4 x 5 1/4"   
ink:  Evening Evergreen
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Something Fancy Dies- available 1/5/23; Red Combo Ribbon- available 1/5/23; Tear & Tape; dimensionals; glue dots; Simply Scored Scoring Tool
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, December 19, 2022

Adorable Owls Sneak Peek!

Here are some sneak peeks.......
as I combined somethings old with somethings NEW!
 
Oh my gosh!
Just look at this adorable owl!
 
NEW products available 1/5/23.
  •  'Adorable Owls' stamp set- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with $50 product order
  • Day on the Farm DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with $50 product order
  • Alphabet A La Mode Dies- $42.00
  • Burlap Ribbon- Combo pack with Red Ribbon= $9.00
NOTES:  The Santa hat is from the October 2022 Paper Pumpkin kit! 
The owl & Santa Hat were both fussy cut out with scissors.
I made this into a gift card holder.
It is perfect to put a gift card into or even cash!
 
I added Tear & Tape along the outside edges of the 
1 1/2" scored CS piece to make the pocket. 
#160888- 'Framed & Festive' stamp set= $23.00-
available until 1/4/23 or while supplies last only!
stamp sets:  
  • 'Adorable Owls'-SAB choice- FREE with $50 product available 1/5/23
  • 'Framed & Festive' (words)
  • 2022 October Paper Pumpkin Kit- Santa hat
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 1 1/2" & 7"- fold for card base. 
  • Cherry Cobbler- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Cherry Cobbler- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Cherry Cobbler- 2" strip- die cut J & Y
  • Basic White- 3 1/2" strip- die cut stitched circle
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp owl onto, color with blends & fussy cut out
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp Santa Hat, color with blend, add Wink of Stella to hat & fussy cut out
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 4"- for inside of card- stamp words onto
designer paper:  Day on the Farm- SAB choice- FREE with a $50 product available 1/5/23 
ink:  Memento & Cherry Cobbler
Stampin' Blends:  Light Pumpkin Pie; Light & Dark Crumb Cake; Light Old Olive; Dark Cherry Cobbler
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies;Wintry 3D Embossing Folder (snowflakes); Alphabet A La Mode Dies- available 1/5/23; Iridescent Rhinestones; Burlap Ribbon - available 1/5/23; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella; Paper Snips; Tear & Tape
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, December 18, 2022

All Bundled Up!

It's feeling a lot like Christmas forsure around here!
It is cold, flurries are in the air & snow is predicted for this week.
So........
I thought that this stamp set was very fitting for today's blog post.
 
I used the 'All Bundled Up' stamp set on page 45 in the Holiday Catalog.
#159824= $23.00
This 'All Bundle Up' stamp set is on the last chance list!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'All Bundled Up'
card stock:
  • Shaded Spruce- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Mint Macaron- 3 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Mint Macaron- 3" strip- die cut swirly circle from Painted Labels Dies
  • Basic White- 4" strip- stamp moose, color with Stampin' Blends & fussy cut out with scissors
  • Basic White- 1/2 x 3 1/2"- stamp words onto for card front
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Santa Express DSP- 2 3/4 x 5 1/2"- NOW SOLD OUT!
ink:  Memento, Shaded Spruce
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Crumb Cake, Dark Shaded Spruce, Light Mint Macaron
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Painted Label Dies; Paper Snips; Iridescent Rhinestones; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Peace To You

I love this 'Peace To You' stamp set!
 
Check out this pretty monochromatic card.
It is clean & simple- but so pretty in person!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Peace To You'
card stock:
  • Evening Evergreen- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Evening Evergreen- 2" strip- die cut with Stylish Shapes Stitched Circle
  • Soft Succulent- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3" strip- stamp church scene onto & die cut with Stylish Shapes Stitched Square
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with Layering Circle Dies
  • Basic White-  4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
ink:  Evening Evergreen
other:  Stamparatus; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Wintry 3D (Pines) Embossing Folder; Layering Circle Dies; Stylish Shapes Dies; Iridescent Rhinestones; White Glittered Organdy Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, December 16, 2022

Decorated With Happiness Bundle

 Here is a fun fold card, using the
#159704- Decorated with Happiness stamp set= $23.00
in the Holiday Catalog!
NOTE:  The coordinating Decorated Pines Dies are now SOLD OUT!
It opens up like this......
I even added a little ornament to the inside, along with the words.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Decorated with Happiness'
card stock:
  • Mint Macaroon-5 1/2 x 7 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold for card base
  • Mint Macaroon- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"- score at 3"
  • Basic White- 3 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 3 1/4"- adhere pines & ornaments to this
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp ornaments onto & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Evening Evergreen- 3 1/2" strip- die cut pines
designer paper:  Santa Express DSP- SOLD OUT!
inks:  Evening Evergreen, Poppy Parade, Bermuda Bay, Mint Macaroon
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Decorated Pines Dies- SOLD OUT!; Festive Pearls; dinensionals
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, December 15, 2022

How blessed we are!

We had lots of fun at our house tonight!
 
Ainslee, Masen & Trey had their school Christmas concert.
And then they all came to our house for supper.
And check out who came to visit us!
How blessed we are!!
 
Santa made his yearly visit to our home tonight bearing little gifts for kids!
He was surprised at how much the kids had grown this past year.
I agree with Santa- they are growing up too fast!

Trey- 8, Drake-11, Ainslee-5, Santa, Masen-7, Brayden-14 & Brody-11
The smile are priceless!!!


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Snow Crystal

Check out this colorful snowflake card,
using the 'Snow Crystal' background stamp!
#159821= $21.00- pg. 38 Holiday Catalog
 
I did the baby wipe technique here when stamping this snowflake.
Ink Refill colors I used these 2022-224 In Colors-
 Sweet Sorbet, Tahitian Tide, Orchid Oasis & Starry Sky
This is a fun z fold card!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  
  • 'Snow Crystal'- This stamp set is on the Carry Over List!
  • 'Joyful Flurry'- (words)- on Last Chance List
 
card stock:
  • Tahitian Tide- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- fold into z fold
  • Tahitian Tide- 1 1/2" strip- punch out scalloped oval with Double Oval Punch
  • Tahitian Tide- 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Shimmery White- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- die cut Deckled Rectangle & stamp snowflake onto for front of card
  • Shimmery White-  4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- die cut Deckled Rectangle & stamp onto for inside of card
  • Shimmery White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Double Oval Punch
ink:  Tahitian Tide
ink refills:  Sweet Sorbet, Tahitian Tide, Orchid Oasis, Starry Sky
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Deckled Rectangle Die; Double Oval Punch; Iridescent Rhinestones; Wonderful Snowflakes- SOLD OUT!; Tahitian Tide Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Window Wishes

Check out this pretty wintry card!
 
I used the 'Window Wishes' stamp set,
along with the Wintry 3D (snowflake) Embossing Folder.
Here are the measurements & supplies.
stamp set:  'Window Wishes'
card stock:
  • Pool Party- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Pool Party- 3 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Wintry 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 4"- stamp house/tree/words onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
inks:  Pool Party, Old Olive, Real Red & Crumb Cake
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Wintry 3D (snowflake) Embossing Folder; Pool Party Sheer Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Festive Pearls
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, December 5, 2022

My 2023 Class calendar pages!

WOO HOOO........
Check them out.......
Here are all 12 months of 2023 calendar pages that I created
for my upcoming classes!!
 
I used some Annual, Holiday NEW Spring & NEW Sale-a-bration products
when creating them!
 
I am going to be missing from posting this week,
as I am literally buried in cutting LOTS & LOTS of card stock! 
Check back next week as I share more of my creations with you!!

Have a great week!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE


 

Sunday, December 4, 2022

All Bundle Up

This is little racoon just makes me smile!
Isn't he stinkin' adorable!!!

This racoon is from the 'All Bundled Up' stamp set 
on page 45 in the Holiday Catalog.
#159824- All Bundled Up= $23.00
I added a die cut snowflake behind the racoon.
#156340- Wonderful Snowflakes (24 laser cut Iridescent Foil)= $6.00  $2.40 SALE PRICE
 
 Notice how I embossed the snowflakes in the background & then lightly 
added a little Bermuda Bay ink using my Blending Brush.
NOTE:  There are no dies that go with this stamp set.
I did fussy cut out around the racoon with scissors.

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'All Bundled Up'
card stock:
  • Bermuda Bay- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Bermuda Bay- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White-3 1/2 x 3 1/2"-Emboss with Wintry 3D Embossing Folder (snowflakes)
  • Basic White-2 1/2" strip- stamp racoon onto & fussy cut out with scissors
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Splendid Day DSP-
  • 2 x 4 1/4"
  • 2 x 4 1/4"
ink:  Bermuda Bay, Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Gray Granite; Light Bermuda Bay & Light Pool Party
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Wintery 3D Embossing Folder (snowflakes); Blending Brush; Wonderful Snowflakes; Iridescent Rhinestones; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping1
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Sneak Peek!

WOW!!!!!
Here is a sneak peek!
 
I used some NEW products that will be available in the upcoming 
January-April 2023 (Spring) Mini Catalog &
the January-February Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog!
This gorgeous DSP is from the Dainty Flowers 12x12 DSP
that is a Sale-a-bration Choice you can get for FREE with a $50 product order.  
 
The Dainty Delight Bundle on page 55 in the Spring Catalog 
coordinates with this Dainty Flowers DSP.
Isn't this card just sooo pretty!
 I would call is a simple elegance!
 
If you look closely at the DSP you can see a light shading of 
Old Olive ink on the bottom half of it.
I applied the ink directly onto the DSP using a Blending Brush.
 
The piece that I stamped the words onto was punched out of the DSP.
And the layered piece behind the words is also punched out of the DSP-
as I cut this piece in half & layered it onto the back side of both ends.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Dainty Delight' (words)- AVAILABLE 1/5/23!
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Vellum- 4 1/8 x 5 3/8"
  • Starry Sky- 3 1/4 x 5"
  • Old Olive- 2" strip- die cut leaves
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4" for inside of card
designer paper:  Dainty Flowers DSP- AVAILABLE 1/5/23- SAB choice you can get for FREE with $50 product order.
  • 2 1/4" strip- punch out DSP , cut in half & layer behind words
  • scrap- punch out of DSP & stamp words onto
  • 2 x 5 1/4"- Starry Sky print
  • 3 x 4 3/4"- stemmed flowers print
ink:  Starry Sky &  Old Olive
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Dainty Delight Dies; Label Me Fancy Punch; 2022-2023 In Colors Baker's Twine (Starry Sky); Brushed Brass Butterflies Adhesive Backed Embellishments; dimensionals; glue dots; Blending Brush
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, December 2, 2022

Christmas Scottie

 
 

Today I have a quick card I made with some left overs I had in my basket!

I LOVE this Christmas Scottie Bundle!
It is in the Holiday Catalog on page 34.
So if they are on your wish list- don't wait to get them!
Get them ordered now before they are gone!
It is best to order them separately & not as a bundle.
#159740- Christmas Scottie stamp set= $22.00
#159743- Scottie Dog Punch= $13.30 (30% off)
NOTE:  The Flat Jingle Bell Trinkets are NOW SOLD OUT!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Christmas Scottie'
card stock:
  • Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Real Red- 3 x 3"
  • Real Red-2 3/8 x 2 3/8"- put Scottie onto this one with dimensionals
  • Real Red- 1 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"
  • Basic Black- 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White-2" strip- stamp Scottie onto with Memento ink & punch out
  • Basic White- 5/8 x 2 1/4"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper: Gingham Cottage DSP- ON SALE= 40% off NOW- while supplies last
  • 4 x 5 1/4"- black & white plaid
ink:  Memento
other:  Scottie Dog Punch; Bakers Twine Essential Pack (White); dimensionals; glue dots
SOLD OUT:  Flat Jingle Bells
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE