Taco Fiesta

What a bright & cheery card!!!

I had FUN creating with this new set called-

'Taco Fiesta'- #160732= $19.00 pg. 48 Spring Mini. 

 

Check out the striped DSP!

It is from the Flowers & More DSP- #160801- FREE Host reward.

 

  I used my scissors & fringed the card stock along the bottom.
And I also fringed the scallops around the Oval too!

Isn't the candy confetti that I shadow stamped on the top side of the card just sooo cute!

I just love the way this card turned out!!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'Taco Fiesta'

card stock:

• Polished Pink-  4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Parakeet Party- 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"
  
• Parakeet Party- 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Parakeet Party- 1 1/4 x 5 1/2"- fringe this edge & layer along bottom of card under the DSP
  
• Basic White- 2 1/4 x 2 1/4"- stamp pinata onto this & color with Stampin' Blends
  
• Basic White- 1 1/4"- stamp words onto & punch out
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4" for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Flowers & More DSP- FREE host reward choice

• 2 x 5 1/2"
  

ink:  Polished Pink & Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Dark Polished Pink; Light & Dark Parakeet Party, Dark Daffodil Delight; Light & Dark Starry Sky; Light Smoky Slate

other:  Double Oval Punch; Paper Snips (scissors); 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots; dimensionals

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Best Day birthday cake gift card holder

Here is another birthday cake card.

I just love it!

This is a totally Susie card!!

 

I used the NEW 'Best Day' stamp set.

#160798- 'Best Day'= $23.00 pg. 67 in the Spring Mini

 

Notice the embossed dots?

How did I do that?

I used the Dots & Spots Die.

 

How did I emboss using this Dots & Spots Die?

Here is the 'sandwich' that I used.

1.  Standard Platform

2. Clear Plate

3. Dots & Spots Die- with the cutting edge 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

 

This is what it looks like when opened up.

I added a little pocket so that I could add some cash, a gift card or little gift!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Best Day'

card stock:

• Melon Mambo - 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.
  
• Polished Pink- 4 1/4" strip- die cut scalloped stitched rectangle
• Polished Pink- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
• Polished Pink- 1/2" strip- stamp Birthday onto & fussy cut out with scissors
• Basic White- 3 3/4 x 4"- emboss using the Dots & Spots Dies & 2 Silicone Craft Sheets
• Basic White- 3 7.8 x 2 1/2"- stamp birthday cake onto & color with Stampin' Blends
  
• Basic White- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper: Enjoy the Journey DSP

• 1 1/4 x 4"
  

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Polished Pink; Light Smoky Slate

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Dots & Spots Dies; 2 Silicone Rubber Mats; Scalloped Contour Dies; Polished Pink Ribbon; Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins; Tear & Tape; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Thanks A Bunch

Check out this thank you card I made using the

'Thanks a Bunch' stamp set.

It is a FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order.

 AND

These 2 different patterns of Mango Melody DSP are

from the Dandy Designs DSP pack & are a

FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $100 product order!

I made a much of these cards! 

This is what it looks like when opened up!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Thanks a Bunch'- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order

card stock:  

• Mango Melody-  4 1/4 x 7 3/4"- score at 5 1/2" & fold for card base
  
• Mango Melody- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Mango Melody- 1 x 4 1/4"
  
• Granny Apple Green- 2 3/4" strip- die cut scalloped circle
  
• Granny Apple Green- 1/2 x 3 1/2"
  
• Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp thanks onto & snips ends
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- die cut stitched circle
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Dandy Designs DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $100 product order

• 2 x 4"-stripes
• 3 x 4' dotted pattern
  

inks:  Mango Melody & Granny Apple Green

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Layering Circle Diees; Parakeet Party Metallic Woven Ribbon; Classic Matte Dots (White); dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs

SUSIE

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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