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Monday, December 26, 2022

All Bundled Up

Here is fun card using something NEW AND something OLD!
 
This DSP & heart punch are NEW in the upcoming Sale-a-bration & Spring Mini Catalogs & available on 1/5/23.
*#160836- Dandy Designs 12x12 DSP- Sale-a-bration choice= FREE with $100 product order 

*#160382- Country Bouquet Punch= $19.00

AND the Moose is on the Last Chance list & retiring from the Holiday Catalog on 1/4/23! 

*#159824- All Bundled Up stamp set= $23.00

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'All Bundled Up'- RETIRING on 1/4/23 or while supplies last only.
card stock:
  • Balmy Blue-  4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold for card base
  • Balmy Blue- 4 1/4" strip- die cut using Deckled Rectangle dies
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- stamp moose onto, color with Stampin' Blends & die cut with Deckled Rectangle Dies
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 4"- tear off approximately 1" & layer these over each other for snow drifts
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Real Red-1" strip- punch out heart
designer paper:  Dandy Designs 12x12 DSP- Sale-a-bration choice- FREE with $100 product order
  • 4 x 4"
inks:  Memento & Balmy Blue
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Balmy Blue; Light & Dark Crumb Cake &  Light Night of Navy
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Deckled Rectangle Dies; Country Bouquet Punch; dimensionals; glue dots; Iridescent Rhinestones
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs
SUSIE

Sunday, December 25, 2022

Merry Christmas!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
May you have a joyous day while we all celebrate
the birth of Jesus today!

I'm sharing something NEW & something OLD on today's card.
 
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
Painted Christmas DSP is on the Last Chance List-
#156292= $12.00 on SALE now for $4.80 while supplies last or until 1/4/23!
Here are the measurements & supplies.
stamp set:  'Brightest Glow'
card stock:
  • Early Espresso- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Early Espresso- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Early Espresso- 3/4 x 5"
  • Early Espresso- 3 3/4" strip- die cut Something Fancy
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Timber 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 3" strip- die cut & stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Painted Christmas- on Last Chance List- On SALE for only $4.80
  • 3 x 3 3/4"- cut into 3 strips that are 1 1/4" wide & adhere to Early Espresso 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"CS- leaving 1/8" spacing between them
ink: Early Espresso
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Timber 3D Embossing Folder; Something Fancy Dies- available 1/5/23; Burlap Ribbon Combo- available 1/5/23; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, December 24, 2022

Santa Gift Card Holder

 Wow- how can it be this time of year already!
 
I thought this was a fitting card to share today.
So here is a quick Santa gift card holder.......
as I made several of these for our kids for Christmas. 
 
We will be having our Christmas with our kids at our home tonight
& they will be getting these gift card holders.
You can make one of these too.....

Here are the measurements & supplies.
stamp set:  'Peaceful Deer' (words)
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- to layer behind the red card stock pocket.
  • Real Red- 7 x 3 3/4"- score at 5" to make pocket, add Tear & Tape to outside edges to hold it.
  • Basic Black- 5 x 1 1/4" 
  • Basic Black- 1 1/4" square punch 
  • Basic Black- 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"
  • Gold Foil- 1 1/2" strip- punch out Label Me Lovely Punch 
ink:  Memento
other:  Simply Scored Scoring Tool; Label Me Lovely Punch; dimensionals; Tear & Tape
 
I hope you have a very SPECIAL Christmas Eve Day/Night!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, December 23, 2022

Painted Christmas gift card holder

Here is one last gift card holder just incase you are still needing to make one.....
check it out!
PLUS here is another sneak peek using something OLD with something NEW!

#159542- 'Brightest Glow' stamp set= $25.00
 This stamp set is in the Holiday Catalog & will be carrying 
& still be available until at least 5/1/23.
 
I also used some NEW products from the Spring Mini
that will be available on 1/5/23.
  •  Red Ribbon (combo pack)- #160386= $9.00- pg. 9
  • Iridescent Pastel Pearls- #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!
This is what it looks like opened up!
Notice how I made a little pocket on the inside to hold cash or a gift card.
Isn't this such a pretty card!
I just love the way it turned out!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this gift card too!
 
stamp set:  'Brightest Glow'
card stock:
  • Garden Green-  4 1/4 x 10 1/2"- score at 2" & & 5"
  • Garden Green-2 3/4 x 4"- emboss with Pines Embossing Folder
  • Garden Green- 3/4 x 4"
  • Garden Green- 1 1/4" strip- punch out Scalloped Oval Punch
  • Real Red- 1/4 x 3"
  • Crumb Cake- 1" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Oval Punch
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Basic White- 2 x 3 1/4"- stamp words onto for inside of card
designer paper:  Painted Christmas DSP- on Last Chance List- on SALE for only $4.80- WOW!
  • 3 x 4"
ink: Garden Green
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Wintry 3D (Pines) Embossing Folder; Real Red Combo Ribbon- available 1/5/23; Double Oval Punch; Tear & Tape; dimensionals; glue dots; Simply Scored Scoring Tool; Iridescent Pastel Gems-  available 1/5/23
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs- 
SUSIE

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