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Thursday, January 19, 2023

A Cupcake with the Share a Milkshake Bundle

 Oh wow- what a fun card this is!
 
I used some NEW Spring Mini Catalog products.
  • #160396- Share A Milkshake Bundle= $44.00
  • #169750- Alphabet A La Mode Dies= $42.00
  • #1603870- Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins= $8.00
  • #160802- Flowers & More DSP- FREE Host Reward 
  • #160798- Best Day stamp set- (cupcake base)= $23.00
Check out how I got the bottom of the cupcake.
I stamped this image on a 1 1/2" strip of Basic White card stock
and then fussy cut it out with scissors.
I adhered the 2 'scoop' layers from the 'Milkshake' stamp set on top of it. 
I added Wink of Stella onto the 2 scoops!
This is a fun z fold card.....
and below is what it looks like when it is standing up!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  
  • 'Share A Milkshake' (cupcake layers & words)
  • 'Best Day' (bottom of cupcake)
card stock:
  • Polished Pink- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"- fold in z for card base
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside layer
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside layer
  • Basic White- 2" strip- die cut letters (add Adhesive Sheets onto this before die cutting)
  • Basic White- 1 x 2 3/4"- banner- stamp words onto & flag end with Banners Pick A Punch
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp cake layers
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp cupcake base onto this cut out with scissors as shown above
designer paper:  Flowers & More DSP- FREE choice with host rewards
ink:  Polished Pink
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Polished Pink
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Alphabet A La Mode Dies; Share A Milkshake Dies; Banners Pick A Punch; Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins; dimensionals; glue dots; Adhesive Sheet (adhere to Basic White CS to die cut alphabet dies); Wink of Stella; Tear & Tape (to tape toothpick to the banner)
non-SU!:  Toothpick for banner
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Country Floral Lane

Here is another fun card using the Country Floral Lane DSP.
This is the card that I made in December for Manda & Steve's 14th Anniversary!
 
I used LOTS of NEW Spring Mini products when creating this card.
  •  Country Floral Lane DSP 
  • Balmy Blue & White Variegated Ribbon 
  • Country Bouquet Punch
  • Something Fancy Dies
  • Dainty Delight stamp set (words)
Here  is the measurements & supplies.
stamp set:  'Dainty Delight' (words)
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Balmy Blue-3 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Balmy Blue- 2" strip- die cut words
  • Petal Pink- 1" strip- punch out 2 small hearts
designer paper:  Country Floral Lane- 
  • blue & white hearts- 2 x 4 1/4"
  • variegated hearts/leaf print- 3 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Sweet Sorbet
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Something Fancy Dies; Country Floral Punch (heart); Balmy  Blue & White Variegated Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Favored Flowers DSP

I combined the words from the 'Fragrant Flowers' Bundle
with the coordinating Favored Flowers DSP.
#160833- Favored Flowers DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
 
Doesn't this black background in the DSP just make it pop out!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Fragrant Flowers' (words)
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half
  • Basic Black- 1/2 x 4 1/4"
  • Calypso Coral-3 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White-4 1/4" strip- stamp words & die cut with the Fragrant Flowers Die
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:   Favored Flowers DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
  • 2 x 4"- Petal Pink print
  • 3 x 5"- flowery/black print
ink: Black Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Fragrant Flowers Dies; Petal Pink Ribbon; Iridescent Pastel Gems; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE


 

Monday, January 16, 2023

Country Floral Lane

Check out this cute card!
 
I used LOTS of NEW Spring Mini products when creating this card.
  •  Country Floral Lane DSP 
  • Balmy Blue & White Variegated Ribbon 
  • Iridescent Pastel Gems
  • Country Bouquet Punch
  • Something Fancy Dies
  • Dainty Delight stamp set (words)
Isn't this just so bright, cheery & fun!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Dainty Delight' (words)
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Balmy Blue- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Balmy Blue- 3/4 x 4 1/2"
  • Balmy Blue- 2" strip- die cut words
  • Sweet Sorbet- 1" strip- punch out small heart
designer paper:  Country Floral Lane- 
  • blue & white hearts- 2 x 5 1/4"
  • bicycles- 3 x 4"
ink:  Sweet Sorbet
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Something Fancy Dies; Country Floral Punch (heart); Iridescent Pastel Gems; Balmy  Blue & White Variegated Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Dainty Flowers DSP

Here is another simple, yet gorgeous card using the
Dainty Flowers DSP- Sale-a-bration choice FREE with a $50 product order. 
The colors, look of texture & designs in this dsp is just awesome!
 
This is a fun Z fold card.
Here is what it looks like when standing up! 
Isn't this just so pretty!!!

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Go To Greetings'
card stock:  
  • Rich Razzleberry-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Old Olive- 1 1/2" strip- punch out scalloped oval
  • Basic White 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with oval
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Dainty Flowers DSP- Sale-a-bration choice- FREE with $50 product order
  • 1/2 x 3 1/4"- green flowery print
  • 3 5/8 x 4 7/8"- oval wreath flower print
ink:  Old Olive
other:  Double Oval Punch; Bakers Twine Essential Pack (White); dimensionals; glue dots; Adhesive Backed Milky Dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, January 14, 2023

Dainty Flowers

It is simple Saturday!
Here is a pretty card using the
awesome Dainty Flowers DSP.
The Dainty Flowers DSP is a Sale-a-bration choice that 
you can get for FREE with a $50 product order.
I stamped the words directly onto a little section of the DSP
& punch them out using the Double Oval Punch.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Dainty Delight'
card stock:  
  • Old Olive-  4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 2 1/2 x 5 1/2"- rip off bottom right corner
  • Old Olive- 1 1/2" strip- punch out scalloped oval
  • Rich Razzleberry- 2 3/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Dainty Flowers DSP- Sale-a-bration choice- FREE with $50 product order
  • 2 1/4 x 5 1/2"- rip along bottom edge
  • scrap- stamp words onto & punch out with oval punch
ink:  Old Olive
other:  Double Oval Punch; Parakeet Party Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Adhesive Backed Milky Dots
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, January 13, 2023

Favored Flowers

WOW- what gorgeous DSP this is!
I just love how these flower pop!

I used the Favored Flowers DSP that is a Sale-a-bration choice 
you can get for FREE with a $50 product order.
I stamped the words & die cut them with the 
awesome new Something Fancy Dies.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Elegant Flowers' (words)
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 4 1/8"
  • Basic Black- 3/4 x 4 1/2"
  • Basic Black- 3" strip- die cut label
  • Mossy Meadow- 3 1/8 x 4"
  • Fresh Freesia- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words & die cut label
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4" for inside of card
designer paper: Favored Flowers DSP- FREE Sale-a-braiton choice with a $50 product order
  • 4 x 5 1/4"
  • 3 x 3 3/4"- cut into 3 strips that are 1 1/4" each
ink:  Black Stazon
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Something Fancy Dies; Adhesive Backed Milky Dots; Fresh Freesia Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Day at the Farm

Wow- have seen this awesome
 'On the Farm' Bundle & the coordinating Day at The Farm DSP?
 Since I'm a farm girl- I am just lovin' it!
And also have John Deere's on our farm.....so my card is John Deere colors!
Notice how I die cut the cow directly from the DSP.
And then I took my Light Basic Black Stampin' Blend & colored the brown spots black!
As I just thought that I had to have a black spotted cow added to my card front!
I LOVE it when Stampin' Up! has coordinating DSP & dies!
Them doing this just makes for endless creating ideas!
Check out the NEW Happy Labels Pick A Punch that I used on the
ends of this Daffodil Delight strip.
The punched edge reminds me of a ticket. 
COOL HUH!
 
Here are the measurements & supplies.
stamp set: 'On The Farm' Bundle
card stock:
  • Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Garden Green- 1 3/4" strip- die cut 1 1/2" circle
  • Daffodil Delight- 2" strip- die cut 1 3/4" circle
  • Daffodil Delight- 1 x 4 1/4"- punch both ends using the Happy Labels Pick A Punch
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto this & die cut 1 1/4" circle
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card 
  • Vellum- 2 1/2" strip- punch out with Decorative Circle Punch
designer paper: Day At The Farm DSP- Sale-a-bration choice- FREE with a $50 product order
  • Yellow stripes- 3 x 4"
  • Trees, flowers, cows print- 3 x 4"
  • Strip- die cut cow
ink: Memento
Stampin' Blend:  Light Basic Black
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Layering Circle Dies; On The Farm Dies; Happy Labels Pick A Punch; Decorative Circle Punch; Matte Black Dots; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Twin baby card with Easter Bunny Punch

Awhh......look at these cute bunnies!!
 
I needed a baby card for twins that are a girl/boy.
So this is what I ended up creating.
 
I did a split color layout.
This is what the inside looks like.

I like the choice of words I chose.
"You've got something to celebrate!
Congratulations"
These words are from the 
'Sweet Songbirds'- #158721= $19 pg. 31 in the Annual Catalog.
AND
'a miracle worth waiting for'
are from the stamp set-
'One Happy Family'- #155474= $21.00 pg. 52 in the Annual Catalog.
Here are the measurements & supplies.
stamp sets:  'Sweet Songbirds' (words on outside of card) & 'One Happy Family' (words on inside of card)
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic White-  4 1/4" strip- die cut stitched rectangle; 3/8 x 2- stamp congratulations onto & flag ends with scissors; 2 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Heart Punch; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Balmy Blue- 2 3/8 x 3 1/2"- attach to left side of Petal Pink bigger rectangle; 2 3/4" strip- punch out scalloped heart; 1" strip- punched out small heart
  • Petal Pink- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"; 2 3/4" strip- punch out scalloped heart, cut in half & attach to full scalloped heart; 1" strip- punched out small heart
designer paper:  Country Gingham DSP- Petal Pink & Balmy Blue- 2 1/4" strip- punch out bunnies
ink:  Smoky Slate
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Scalloped Contour Dies; Heart Punch Pack; Easter Bunny Punch; White Twine; Heart Peals; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Favored Flowers

Look at this gorgeous card using the
Favored Flowers DSP-#160833= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with $50 product order
now thru 2/28/23!
This DSP coordinates with the 
'Fragrant Flowers' Bundle- #160460= $48.50- pg. 21 Spring Mini.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at 
my January classes this month will be making. 
Yes- these bold words are from the 'Fragrant Flowers' Bundle.
I die cut them out using the 
Something Fancy Dies- #160424= $28.00- pg. 17 Spring Mini.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Fragrant Flowers' (words)
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 4 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 3" strip- die cut label
  • Basic Black- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Calypso Coral- 4 x 5 1/"
  • Calypso Coral- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut label
  • Basic White-  4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Favored Flowers DSP- Sale-a-bration Choice FREE with $50 product order
  • 2 x 5"
  • 3 x 4"
ink:  Black Stazon
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Calypso Coral (to color ribbon with)
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Something Fancy Dies; Iridescent Pastel Gems; dimensionals glue dots
#15955-GOLD & VANILLA 3/8" (1 CM) SATIN EDGED RIBBON- carry over from Holiday Catalog= $8.00
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, January 9, 2023

County Bouquet heart card

 Awhh.....here is a pretty heart card!
It could be used for many different occasions.
Just change the words & it would make a great Valentines card too!
This is one of the cards for my January stamp classes, 
so everyone attending will be making this!
 
I used the Country Bouquet Bundle #160383= $37.75
on page 10 in the NEW Spring (January-April) Mini Catalog.
AND
I combined this bundle with the 
Framed Florets Bundle-#162407= $54.00- pg. 65 
in the NEW Spring (January-April) Mini Catalog.
Check out the 2 hearts!
They are actually punch right out of the 
Country Floral DSP- #160375= $12.00- pg 9 Spring Mini (January-April) Catalog.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Framed Florets'
card stock:
  • Sweet Sorbet- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Sweet Sorbet- 4 1/4" strip- die cut oval
  • Petal Pink- 3 3/4 x 4 1/2"- die cut oval hearts
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 1/4"- layer behind Petal Pink CS oval hearts
  • Basic White- 3 1/2" strip- die cut oval
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Country Floral DSP-
  • Strip- punch out hearts
  • 1 x 4"
  • 1 x 4"
ink:  Sweet Sorbet
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Framed Florets Dies; Country Bouquet Punch; Petal Pink Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a marvelous Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, January 8, 2023

'Best Day' birthday cake!

What a CUTE birthday cake this is!
I just love it!
This is a totally Susie card!!

This card is one that everyone will be making at 
my January stamp classes!!
 
I used the NEW 'Best Day' stamp set.
#160798- 'Best Day'= $23.00 pg. 67 in the Spring Mini
 
I thought that the dots on the Dandy Designs Sale-a-bration DSP
coordinated perfectly with the cake!!
#160836- Dandy Designs DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice
that you can get for FREE with a $100 product order.
Available thru 2/28/23 or while supplies last.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Best Day'
card stock:
  • Fresh Freesia- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" for card base
  • Fresh Freesia- 4 1/4" strip- die cut with Deckled Rectangle Die
  • Pale Papaya-3 1/4 x 4 1/2"
  • Pale Papaya- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut with Deckled Rectangle Die
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Dandy Designs DSP- FREE SAB choice with $100 product order
  • 3 x 4"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Fresh Freesia; Light & Dark Pale Papaya
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Deckled Rectangle Dies; Wink of Stella; Fresh Freesia Ribbon; Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins; dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Woo hoo- I am stamping all day today with lots of friends & I can't wait!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, January 7, 2023

Adorable Owls

Oh my gosh.......
I am just in love with the 'Adorable Owls' stamp set!
This stamp set is a FREE Sale-a-bration choice 
that you can get with $50 product order, 
now thru 2/28/23.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my 
January classes will be making!
I made a pocket on the inside- so that cash, a gift card or little gift could be put in it!
Look at the embossed trees.
I used the #159798-Aspen Tree Dies= $36.00
& embossed with them.
The Aspen Tree dies are a carry over product from the Holiday Mini & still available to purchase.
 
How did I emboss with the Aspen Tree Die?
  • Base Plate#1
  • Die Plate #2
  • Silicone Rubber Mat (2 of these stacked on top of each other)
  • card stock
  • Aspen Tree Die- cutting edge face down onto card stock
  • Specialty Plate
  • Run thru the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine & get embossed trees! 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  
  • 'Adorable Owls'- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
  • 'Charming Sentiments'- words on inside of card
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 4 & 9 1/2" - add Tear & Tape along the outside edges of the bottom to make inside pocket as shown above.
  • Crumb Cake- 2 1/2 x 3 7/8"- emboss with Aspen Tree Dies per instructions posted above.
  • Soft Suede- 2 3/4" strip- die cut stitched circle
  • Soft Suede- 4 1/4" strip- die cut scalloped stitched rectangle
    Soft Suede- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"- for inside of card
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & flag ends with scissors
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp owl & die cut with stitched circle
designer paper:  Day at the Farm- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
  • 1 1/4 x 4"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Balmy Blue (eyes); Dark Sweet Sorbet (bow tie); Light Pumpkin Pie (feet & beak); Light & Dark Crumb Cake (owl)
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Aspen Tree Dies; 2 Silicone Rubber Mats; Scalloped Contour Dies; Stylish Shapes Dies; Country Bouquet Punch (heart); Burlap Ribbon; Tear & Tape; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, January 6, 2023

Regency Park Suite

WOW- I used several NEW products from the Regency Park Suite
when creating this card.

Check out this gorgeous Regency Park DSP!
I love how it coordinates with the NEW flower punch called-
Petal Park Builder Punch!
I stamped & added some flowers on the inside of the card too!
Here is a pile of them I made for a swap that I participated in with some demo friends.
So what do you think?
I love the way it turned out!
It is so much fun using brand new products......
it makes you feel like a kid in a candy store.
This is the same card, but using different DSP from the 
Regency Park DSP pack!
This card is one that everyone will be making at my January card classes!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets: 'Petal Park' (flowers) & 'Sentimental Park' (words)
card stock:
  • Night of Navy- 4 1/4 x 7 3/4"- score at 5 1/2"
  • Night of Navy- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Night of Navy- 3/4 x 4 1/4" 
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White or Mango Melody- 2 3/4" strip- stamp flowers onto & punch out
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut banner & stamp words onto it
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Mango Melody- 1/2 x 3 1/2"
designer paper:  Regency Park DSP- 
  • 2 x 4"- navy print
  • 3 x 4"- flower print
ink:  Night of Navy
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Daffodil Delight- to color the white flowers on the Light Blue DSP with; Dark Daffodil, Dark Night of Navy or Dark Balmy Blue- for flower centers
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sentimental Park Dies; Petal Park Punch; Adhesive Backed Milky Dots; Night of Navy Bordered Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, January 5, 2023

WOO HOO!! NEW January-April Spring Mini & Sale-a-bration STARTS TODAY- 1/5/23!!!!!!

The NEW January-April 2023 SPRING Mini Catalog starts today!
AND
Sale-a-bration 2023 starts today too!!!
 
If ordering from my ON LINE STORE!  This link already has my host code added into it!
Host code is:   RSJVYPCJ
Or CONTACT ME HERE to help you or place your order for you!!