Friendly Gnomes Valentines card

 

Oh.......check out this adorable gnome!

He is from the 'Friendly Gnomes' stamp set.

He just makes me smile! 

This is a fun center gate fold.

 

I die cut the letters using the Alphabet A La Mode Dies.

Here the card is opened up.

 

This is what it looks like when standing up!

Notice how I cut the bottom part of the gnome off & 

attached him to the top of the heart! 

I just love the way this turned out!

It is a totally Susie card.

As you all know that I love hearts & plaids!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Friendly Gnomes'

card stock:

• Sweet Sorbet- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4" & 8 1/4"- fold for card base
  
• Thick Basic White- 2 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 2" strip- add adhesive sheets to this & die cut letters
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- punch out scalloped edge heart
  
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp gnome onto, color & die cut out.  I then fussy cut off with scissors the bottom part of the gnome so he looks like he is hanging over the heart.
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:

• Country Floral Lane DSP- 2 x 5" (hearts)
• Country Floral Lane DSP- 2" strip- punch out heart (stripes)
• Country Gingham- 2 1/2 x 4"(x2- plaid)
  

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Dark Sweet Sorbet; Light Smoky Slate; Dark Crumb Cake; Light Night of Navy; Ivory

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Alphabet A La Mode Dies; Gnome Dies; Heart Punch Pack; Wink of Stella; Adhesive Sheets (for letters); Opaque Adhesive-Backed Gems (white); dimensionals

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

Day At The Farm DSP

 

OH my gosh......check out this CUTE card!

As this farm girl (me) is in LOVE with this awesome Day At The Farm DSP!

#160835- Day At The Farm DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order.

 

This cards was soooo easy, as all I did was cut down the dsp

& attach it to a card front!

Here is what it looks like when it is opened up. 

Check out the fun explosion pop up that I attached to the inside of it!

You can CLICK HERE to see another pop up explosion card I have posted! 

 

How did I do it?

• 6x6" typing paper

• fold this is half

• now open it up, turn & fold it in half again

• open up & fold in half from point to point like this

 

• fold points inward

• now attach to the inside of the card- centering it & have point in card fold

• add adhesive of your choice to the top, now shut the card & press to attach it

 

Here is the pattern where I drew on the lines that you fold!  

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'On the Farm' (outside words); 'a Grand Kid' (inside words)

card stock:

• Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words & snip ends with scissors
• Garden Green- 2 3/4 x 2 3/4" (x2)- for inside of card
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2 x 2 1/2" (x2)- for inside of card
• typing paper- 6x6"- fold as shown above in photo tutorial
  

designer paper:  Day At The Farm DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order

ink:  Memento

other:  Paper Snips to flag banner; dimensionals

 

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

MORE Sale-A-Bratio choices added today-

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Favored Flowers DSP

 I stamp with the elderly residents are our local assisted living in Sigourney.

Yesterday I went there to stamp with them & 

this is one of the cards they each got to make!

 

It is clean & simple- but such a great all occasion card!

I love the way it turned out!

The star of this card is the gorgeous Favored Flowers DSP-

#160833- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Around the Bend' (words)

card stock:

• Petal Pink- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Petal Pink- 2" strip- punch out with Label Me Fancy Punch & stamp words onto
  
• Calypso Coral- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Calypso Coral- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  

designer paper:  Favored Flowers DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order

• 2 x 4"- hexagon Calypso Coral print
• 3 x 4"- flowers/leaves print
  

ink:  Calypso Coral

other:  Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins; Label Me Fancy Punch; Petal Pink 3/8" Soft Polyester Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

NEW Wreath of Blooms Kit

#162360- Wreath of Blooms= $13.00 - available on 2/1/23

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This kit includes: 

• One 8" (20.3 cm) diameter chipboard wreath.
• Precut paper pieces that can be rolled and shaped into three-dimensional blossoms.
• Multicolored brads to keep everything together.
• Thick twine to hang your wreath.
• Enough adhesive* to complete the project.
• Coordinating colors: Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Night of Navy, Pear Pizzazz, Petal Pink, So Saffron, white.

*Please note that you will need a hot glue gun for this project, which is not included in the kit.

 

Favored Flowers DSP

WOW!!

The detail in this Favored Flowers DSP is just amazing!

Aren't they just gorgeous!

The flowers just look so real!!

 

This is a special card I made for my dear friend Deb, 

whom lost her mom (Ila) last week.

Ila loved flowers & purple- so I made this card in honor of her.

Ila was a special lady & she will be missed greatly by many.

I'm thankful that stamping connected us so many years ago!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Peaceful Moments' (words)

card stock:

• Mossy Meadow- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Mossy Meadow- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Mossy Meadow- 3/4 x 5 1/4"
• Mossy Meadow- 2" strip- die cut label
  
• Fresh Freesia- 4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Fresh Freesia- 3 x 4"- emboss with Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut label
  
• 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

• 3 x 4"
• die cut large flowers directly out of DSP
  

ink:  Memento

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machinie; Fragrant Flowers Dies; Something Fancy Dies; Cane Weave 3D Embossing Folder; Fresh Freesia ribbon; Iridescent Pastel Gems; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Watercolor World

I've been thinking of a friend that I haven't seen for a few years.

I thought this would be the perfect card to send to her!

I used the NEW 'Watercolor World' background stamp-

##160708= $23.00-- pg. 61 Spring Mini

This is a Dis'ink'tive style stamp that has shadowing already made into the stamp.

The words I choose are from the 

#152525- 'Lovely You'= $24.00- pg. 63 Annual Catalog.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets:  'Watercolor World' & 'Lovely You' (words)

card stock:

• Night of Navy- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Night of Navy- 1 x 3"
  
• Balmy Blue- 3 3/4 x 5 1/2"
  
• Basic White- 3/4 x 2 3/4"- stamp words onto
  
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 5 1/2"- stamp world onto
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
• Sweet Sorbet- 1" strip- die cut small heart
  

inks:  Balmy Blue, Night of Navy

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sentimental Silhouettes, Stamparatus, Linen Thread, dimensionals

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Beautifully Happy

This is a gorgeous stamp set!

 #160804- 'Beautifully Happy'- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $100 product order

Check out this quick card I made last night.

Look how I added ink to the back side of the Vellum, 

using the Small Blending Brush & Garden Green ink pad.

#160839- Vellum Basics Specialty Paper= $10 pg. 46 Spring Mini

The left side shown above isn't colored.

The right side I what it looks like after I have added ink to the back side of it.

Neat huh!

This is a disinktive stamp set.

That means that the shadowing you see in the leaves & flowers are naturally 

added to the Photopolymer stamp & you just have to ink & stamp the 

flowers & leaves once to get this highlighting!

 

The Stamparatus is your best friend for easy stamping of this.

How did I do it?

1.  Stamp outline images of flowers/stem/leaves using Memento ink.

2.  Stamp leaves using Garden Green ink.

3.  Stamp flowers using Fresh Freesia ink.

4.  Stamp buds using Garden Green ink.

5.  Colored bottom thin stem using Garden Green ink & Blender Pen.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Beautifully Happy'

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 1/2" strip- punch out Scalloped Circle
  
• Fresh Freesia- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Fresh Freesia- 2 3/4 x 4 1/2"
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2 x 4 1/4"- stamp flowers/stem/leaves onto
  
• Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Oval Punch
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:

• Vellum Basics (leaf print)- 2 x 5"

inks:  Memento, Garden Green, Fresh Freesia

other:  Stamparatus, Double Oval Punch; Wink of Stella, Basic Pearls; Small Blending Brush, dimensionals

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Easter Bunny Bundle

Awhh.......look at this cute little bunny!

This is a fun fold card that I created for my team meeting that

I hosted at our home last weekend.

I think it turned out super cute!

 

I used the Easter Bunny Punch!

ALONG with the

Dandy Designs DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $100 product order.

 

Notice how I-

• Divided the twine to make it more stringy & thin.
• Added a vellum circle behind the bunny.
• Punched the bunny out of some DSP!
  

This is what it looks like when opened up!

The center part of the card is like a book binding- notice how it opens up.

Cool huh!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  Easter Bunny

card stock:

• Calypso Coral- 4 1/4 x 8 1/2"- score at 5 1/2" & fold
• Calypso Coral- 2 3/4 x 8 1/2"- score at 3 1/4" & 4 1/4"
• Petal Pink- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
• Basic White- 2 1/2 x 3"- for the inside of the card
• Basic White- 1/2 x 1 3/4"- stamp words onto for card front 
• Vellum- 2 3/4" strip- die cut 2 1/2" circle
  

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

• 2 3/4 x 4"
• 3/4 x 2 1/2"
• 2 1/2" strip- punch out bunny
  

ink:  Calypso Coral

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Layering Circle Dies; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Three Twine Combo Pack (Pumpkin Pie); Bunny Punch; dimensionals; glue dots; Iridescent Pastel Gems

 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!

Happy stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

In The Country

Wow- I made this simple sympathy card using the 

'In The Country' stamp set.

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

I love this stamp set......as it reminds me of scenes I see each day 

living in the country on a farm. 

 

I thought that this stamp set just made the perfect sympathy card.

Check out how I did a split layer behind the stamped country scene image.

And I added a strip of card stock that was embossed with the 

Timber 3D Embossing Folder underneath it.

So what do you think?

It is a totally Susie card!

 

Here are the measurements & supplies.

stamp sets:  'In The Country' & 'Peaceful Moments' (words)

card stock:

• Early Espresso- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half
  
• Early Espresso- 1 3/8 x 4"
  
• Crumb Cake- 2 3/4 x 4"
  
• Crumb Cake- 1 1/2 x 5 1/2"- emboss with Timber 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Very Vanilla- 2 1/2" strip- punch out with Label Me Lovely Punch & stamp words onto
  
• Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Early Espresso

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Timer 3D Embossing Folder; Label Me Fancy Punch; Burlap Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!

SUSIE

Best Day

Well.....when I first saw this stamp set I loved everything about

it EXCEPT for this cat inside the cupcake.

So last night I decided I was going to make a card using this 

cat/cupcake image for today's blog post.

AND so what do you think of the cat/cupcake card?

I honestly think that this card turned out pretty darn CUTE!!!

I really like it!

Check out how I stamped the cupcake liner again onto another 

piece of Basic White card stock.  

I then colored it with my Stampin' Blends, fussy cut it out with scissors

 and accordion fold (pleated) it on the lines.

I popped it up with dimensionals & layered it over the top of the 

cupcake liner that the cat is in, that is stamped directly onto the stitched circle.

WOW-

It by adding this popped up cupcake liner- 

it gave the whole card a different look & feel!

In person it is really noticeable & is just so stinkin' cute!

We used to have a big farm tomcat that was yellow & white- 

so I tried to make this cat look like him.

This cat now just makes me smile!

And I hope it does you too!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Best Day'

card stock:

• Balmy Blue- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Coastal Cabana- 2 1/2 x 5 1/2"
  
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp cupcake liner, color, fussy cut out with scissors & pleat it by folding on the liner lines
  
• Basic White- 3 1/4" strip- stamp cat/cupcake onto & die cut stitched circle
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

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

• 2 x 5 1/2"
• 2 1/2" strip- die cut stitched circle
• 3" strip- die cut stitched circle
  

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Light Balmy Blue, Light & Dark Bermuda Bay, Dark Pale Papaya

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes; Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins; Paper Snips; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella; Pool Party Sheer Ribbon

 

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

Country Bouquet easel card

 

This is fun easel card using the 'Country Bouquet' bundle!

  Look how I did a weave under the hearts!

NOTE:  The Country Bouquet Punch is out of stock & not

available to order right now.   I'm sorry!!

 

When weaving the card stock pieces, my glue dots became my best friend.

I started out weaving the strips like this.

You'll need-

Basic White- 2 pieces 1 x 3" 

Basic White- 2 pieces 1 x 4"

Sweet Sorbet- 3 pieces- 1 x 3"

Sweet Sorbet- 2 pieces 1 x 4"

This is what it will look like when you are weaving it! 

This is what it looks like on the inside. 

This is what it looks like when standing up.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Country Bouquet'

card stock:

• Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" &  4 1/4"
  
• Sweet Sorbet- 3 3/4 x 4 3/4"
  
• Sweet Sorbet- 1/2 x 3" (x3)
• Sweet Sorbet- 1/2 x 4" (x2)
  
• Basic White- 1/2 x 3" (x2)
  
• Basic White- 1/2 x 4"(x2)
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- die cut stitched circle
  

designer paper:  Country Floral Lane DSP-

• 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
• Strip- punch out hearts
  
• 3/4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Sweet Sorbet

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shape Dies; Country Bouquet Punch- Out of stock & NOT orderable right now; Pastel Adhesive-Backed Gems; White Glittered Organdy Ribbon; Glue Dots; Dimensionals

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

Saying Thanks Kit

WOW- here is a rainbow of colors!

Aren't these thank you cards so cool!

I used the #162361- SAYING THANKS KIT= $13.00

 

Express gratitude to those who make your day, every day with the Saying Thanks Kit. This all-inclusive kit has everything you need to show appreciation to family and friends who light up your life! Make nine bright, colorful cards in no time to say thank you, recognize friends, and share your gratitude with a bright watercolor wash that won’t go unnoticed! The kit even features die-cut elements you can use for peek-through cards. You’ll never miss an opportunity to express gratitude with this colorful kit! Each kit comes with printed die-cut sentiments in Dutch, English, French, and German.

Kit includes:
* Printed and foil die-cut words
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
* Folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
* 9 preprinted envelopes
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* White baker's twine
* Iridescent diamond sequins
* A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 1-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade, Tahitian Tide

Kits by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. 

CONTACT ME- Susie Wood to order today!

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!

HUGS!

Susie

Country Bouquet fun fold

 

WOW- here is a fun double z fun fold card using the 'Country Bouquet' stamp set!!

And I combined it with the Heart Punch Pack 

& the awesome Alphabet A La Mode Dies.

Doesn't this card look so cool when standing up!!! 

Check out how I added different dsp patterns on the inside of the card too!

So what do you think?

I am a heart lover- so this is a totally Susie card. 

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Country Bouquet'

card stock:

• Sweet Sorbet- 4 1/4 x 10  3/4"- score at 2 1/2", 4", 7" & 8 1/4"
  
• Sweet Sorbet- 3 3/4 x 4 3/4"
  
• Sweet Sorbet- 2 1/2"- punch out scalloped heart
  
• Sweet Sorbet- 1/4 x 3"
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5"- layer on front of card
  
• Basic White- 2" strip- add adhesive sheets to the back side of this & die cut letters
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp flowers/leaves & punch out with heart punch
  
• Basic White- 1/2 x 4"
• Basic White- 2 1/4 x 4"- for inside far right side of card- stamp inside greeting onto
  

designer paper:  

Country Gingham DSP-

•  3 1/2 x 4 1/2"

Country Floral Lane DSP-

• vertical hearts- 1 1/4 x 4"
• red/white hearts- 2 3/4 x 4"
• stripes- 1 x 4"
  

ink:  Sweet Sorbet & Old Olive

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Alphabet A La Mode Dies; Adhesive Sheets; White Glittered Ribbon; Heart Punch Pack; Red Rhinestones; dimensionals; glue dots; Simply Scored Scoring Tool

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

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