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Sunday, March 5, 2023

Two-Tone Flora Dies

WOW- check out this detailed die!!
It is the Two-Tone Flora Dies- #159181= $36.00.
I used this die to cut out these flower/leaves from the 
Gold Fine Shimmer Paper Pack=- #160428= $10.00 
 (colors of Soft Succulent, Fresh Freesia & Gold)
For the words I used the Something Fancy Bundle- #160425= $45.75.
 
I stamped the words on a strip of Very Vanilla CS & die cut them them out.
 
And to add a little more I punched the Springs & flowers from 
the Bough Punch- #157711= $19.00. 
 
This is just gorgeous in person.....
clean, simple & elegant!
 I love the way it turned out!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Something Fancy' (words)
card stock:
  • Basic Black-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic Black- 2" strip- punch out 2 leaves with Bough Punch
  • Very Vanilla- 1" strip- punch out flower buds with Bough Punch
  • Very Vanilla- 1" strip- stamp words onto & die cut
  • Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
Specialty Paper:  Fine Shimmer Paper (Gold)- 4 1/8 x 3 7/8"- die cut flowers/leaves
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Two-Tone Flora Dies; Something Fancy Dies; Bough Punch; dimensionals; glue dots
On Line product: #159555- GOLD & VANILLA 3/8" (1 CM) SATIN EDGED RIBBON= $8.00
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, March 4, 2023

Simple Saturday!!

It is SIMPLE SATURDAY!
Check out today's card......
I used the 'Sweet Citrus' Bundle to make this fun card!
It is clean & simple!
I used the dsp from the Rain Or Shine DSP pack.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Sweet Citrus'
card stock:
  • Flirty Flamingo- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Mango Melody- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 1 1/8 x 2 1/2"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp grapefruit & leaves & die cut out
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Rain Or Shine DSP- 3 x 4"
ink:  Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Old Olive
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sweet Citrus Dies; Iridescent Rhinestones; dimensionals;
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!
Happy stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, March 3, 2023

Fancy Flora DSP

WOW- have you noticed this beautiful Fancy Fora DSP in the
Spring Catalog on page 15?
It is gorgeous!

I added some fun texture to this card......
  • I embossed the DSP using the Painted Texture Embossing Folder.  
  • And then I lightly drug my ink pad across the Soft Suede card base, using the Soft Suede ink pad.

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Something Fancy'
card stock:
  • Soft Suede-  5 1/2  8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"
  • Crumb Cake- 1/2 x 4"
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut scalloped rectangle
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words & die cut words
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Fancy Flora
ink:  Soft Suede
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Scalloped Contour Dies; Painted Texture Embossing Folder; Something Fancy Dies; Real Red & Burlap Ribbon Pack (Burlap); Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Silly Goose birthday card

This silly goose just makes me smile!
I think this simple birthday card turned out so cute!
Check out how I embossed the DSP with the new DOTS embossing folder
from the Basic 3D Embossing Folders package of 3- #161598= $30.00.
So what do you think?
I love the way it turned out.
I hope this makes brings a smile to you for today!
😁
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Silly Goose'
card stock:
  • Tahitian Tide-  4 1/4 x 11- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Tahitian Tide- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"
  • Basic White- 4" strip- die cut large Stitched circle & stamp goose onto it
  • Basic White- 1/2 x 2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch ends with the Happy Labels Pick A Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Flowers & More DSP- Host reward
  • 1 1/4 x 3 1/4 (x3)- emboss with Dots for the Basic 3D Embossing Folder Pack
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Parakeet Party, Light Tahitian Tide
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Basic 3D Embossing Folder Pack (dots); Happy Labels Pick A Punch; Wink of Stella; Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins; dimensionasl
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

NEW Products available today- 3/1/23!

There are SEVERAL NEW products that are shown on line only starting today- 3/1/23!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE NEW ON LINE PRODUCTS! 

Check out these NEW products! They will not be in catalogs. They will only available to see on flyers & in my on line store.  

I will have a display board with all products & LOTS of cards that I've create with some of these NEW products at my March monthly classes.
 
Hello, Irresistible Suite Collection- #161154= $74.50
Includes:
  • Irresistible Blooms Bundle- #161150= $54.00
  • Hello, Irresistible 6x6 DSp- #161139= $12.50
  • Loose Frosted Dots- #161153= $8.00
Also check out these other NEW products-
  • Naturally Gilded 12x12 Specialty DSP- #161639= $10.00
  • Basic 3D Embossing Folders package of 3- #161598= $30.00
  • Classic Letters Stamp set- #161267= $25.00

Hello, Irresistible Suite Collection

Check out this fun fold card I made using the awesome
NEW Hello Irresistible Suite Collection!
 
Hello, Irresistible Suite Collection- #161154= $74.50
Includes:  Irresistible Blooms Bundle; Hello, Irresistible 6x6 DSP & Loose Frosted Dots
Irresistible Blooms Bundle- #161150= $54.00
Hello, Irresistible 6x6 DSP- #161139= $12.50
Loose Frosted Dots- #161153= $8.00
 

The coordinating colors in the Hello, Irresistible Suite Collection: 

NOTE: 2 returning RETIRED In Colors are coming back- Lost Lagoon & Pretty Peacock

  • *Hello, Irresistible 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper: Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Soft Sea Foam
  • *Loose Frosted Dots: Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Pretty Peacock
It looks like this when standing up.
Here it is opened up!
Look at all of them that I made!
The only stamping I did on this card was the words
that are on the outside & the inside.
The rest of it is all the gorgeous DSP.
Yes- even the flower was just die cut out!
Cool huh! 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Irresistible Blooms'
card stock:
  • Flirty Flamingo- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base- cut card front at 3/4" along right edge & tape down to card base
  • Flirty Flamingo- 1 x 4 1/4"
  • Petal Pink- 3 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Petal Pink- 3/4 x 4"
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Basic White- 5/8" strip- stamp words onto & diagonal cut left edge with scissors
designer paper:  Hello, Irresistible DSP- 
  • die cut flower
  • 5/8 x 5 1/4"- checked print
  • 3 x 5"- flower print
ink:  Flirty Flamingo
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Irresistible Blooms Dies; Very Best Trio Punch; Loose Frosted Dots; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
Susie

NEW Colorful Keleidoscope Kit

Here is the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! 

The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns.

#161804- COLORFUL KALEIDOSCOPE KIT= $23.00

  • *9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • *One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
  • *One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
  • *9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
  • Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
  • *Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
  • Gold, pearlized embellishments.
  • The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Adorable Owls- Sale-a-bration ENDS TODAY!

 Well- TODAY, February 28th, 2023 is the LAST DAY of Sale-a-bration!
So if there is any products that you really want- don't miss out on getting them!

I just think that the 'Adorable Owls' are totally adorable!
I fell in love with all 3 of them when I first saw them.
And oh how much fun they are when creating with them.
Here is one last card of me sharing a owl with you!
Check out how I used a Blending Brush to make the background behind the trees.
I used these ink pad colors:  So Saffron, Balmy Blue & Pear Pizzazz.
YES- This Aspen Tree Dies are still available!
They are a carry over item from the Holiday Catalog.
#159798= $36.00 on pg. 74 in the Spring Mini Catalog.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements for this owl card-
stamp sets:  
  • 'Adorable Owls'- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
  • 'Conversation Bubbles'
card stock:
  • Soft Suede- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Soft Suede- 1/2 x 4 1/4"
  • Soft Suede- 2" strip- die cut word bubble
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"- die cut Aspen Tree
  • Crumb Cake- 2" strip- die cut word bubble
  • Crumb Cake- 3/8 x 2"- stamp Hoot Hoot onto & diagonal cut ends with scissors
  • Real Red- 1/2" strip- die cut hearts
  • Basic White- 3 7/8 x 5 1/8"- use Blending Brush & rub colors onto for background scene
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp Owl onto, color with Blends & cut out with Paper Snips (scissors)
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
inks:  Memento; So Saffron; Balmy Blue & Pear Pizzazz
Stampin' Blends:  Light Crumb Cake; Light Soft Suede; Light Pumpkin Pie; Light Balmy Blue; Light Old Olive
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Aspen Tree Dies; Conversation Bubbles Dies; Blender Brush; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, February 27, 2023

Fun Fold taco Fiesta

This is a fun fold card I made using the 'Taco Fiesta' stamp set.
The oval with the words on it are a "latch" to hold the front shut.
When you unlatch it & begin opening it up- it looks like this.
This is what it looks like completely opened up. 
Look at the pile of them that I made!
There are 24 here!
 How did I make the fringe?
I just used my scissors & snipped.
NOTE:  Be sure you don't go all of the way to the back of the strip- 
so that it all stays together and doesn't fall apart.

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Taco Fiesta'
card stock:
  • Polished Pink- 4 1/4 x 7 3/4"- score at 5 1/2" & fold for card base
  • Polished Pink- 2 3/4 x 7 1/2"- score at 2 3/4"- fold in half.  Now use scissors & fringe the folded edge- cutting ALMOST to the scored line.
  • Parakeet Party- 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp candy around all outside edges & adhere to inside of card base
  • Parakeet Party- 1/8 x 2 3/4"- add this strip along fold/fringe
  • Parakeet Party- 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"- for outside of card
  • Parakeet Party- 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"- for inside of card
  • Parakeet party- 1 1/2" strip- punch out scalloped oval
  • Basic White- 2 1/4 x 2 1/4"- stamp pinata & color with Stampin' Blends
  • Basic White- 2 1/4 x 2 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out oval
designer paper:  Flowers & More DSP- 2 x 4" stripes
ink:  Parakeet Party & Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Parakeet Party; Dark Polished Pink; Dark Daffodil Delight; Dark Starry Sky; Light Smoky Slate
other:  Double Oval Punch; Paper Snips (scissors); 2022-2024 In Color Matte Decorative Dots (Parakeet Party); dimensionals
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, February 26, 2023

Triple z fun fold

I made this card especially for my downline Dawn.
It is a triple z fun fold card!
AND 
this card coordinates with the  
This is what it looks like when standing up!
This is the center Z fold.
I stamped these words & fussy cut them out! 
I love this Starry Sky card stock & how well this DSP coordinates, from the 
#160802- Flowers & More Host DSP pack on page 90 in the Spring Mini.
 
I made the little flower by just punching the 3 flowers from the Petal Park Builder Punch,
layered them & added a Iridescent Pastel Gems to the center of it!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets: 
  • 'Framed Florets'- outside words
  • 'Peaceful Moments'- inside words- Congratulations that I fussy cut out with scissors
card stock:
  • Starry Sky- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 1/2", 3 3/4", 6 3/4" & 8 1/4"- triple z fold for card base
  • Basic White- 4 x 4"- for front z fold
  • Basic White- 4 x 4"- for center z fold
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 4"- for inside/back z fold
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words & die cut
  • Basic White- stamp Congratulations words & fussy cut with scissors
  • Shaded Spruce- 1" strip- punch out 2 leaves
  • Sweet Sorbet- 2 3/4" strip- punch out flowers
designer paper:  Flowers & More DSP- Host rewards
  • 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"- front of card
  • 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"- center of card
  • 3/4 x 4"- Sweet Sorbet strip on card front
ink:  Starry Sky
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Iridescent Pastel Gems; Petal Park Builder Punch; Paper Snips (scissors); dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Simple Saturday!

It is simple Saturday......
 
This is a cute little gift card holder I made!!
To make this I used the 
#159167 MINI POCKET ENVELOPE DIES= $29.00.
The DSP is from the 
#160802- Flowers & More Host DSP pack on page 90 in the Spring Mini.
And check out the cute little flower!
I just punched the 3 flowers from the Petal Park Builder Punch,
layered them & added a Iridescent Pastel Gems to the center of it!
 
The words are from the 
'Framed Florets' stamp set- #161815= $23.00.
 
Didn't it turn out cute!
 
Stampin' Up! Supplies used: 
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Mini Pocket Envelope Dies; Layering Circle Dies; Banners Pick A Punch; Petal Park Builder Punch; Iridescent Pastel Gems; dimensionals; glue dots; Tear & Tape; Flowers & More DSP; Sweet Sorbet CS; Parakeet Party CS; Parakeet Park Ink Pad

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, February 24, 2023

Enjoy The Journey DSP

 Here is another simple card using the Enjoy The Journey DSP!
You can purchase this DSP or you can get it right now as a FREE Sale-a-bration choice!
I used 2 different DSP pieces here & combined them.....
the Mountains/trees & clouds!
These 3 cards show how I cut the DSP into 3 strips!
All I did was stamp 2 little birds onto the DSP & add words & twine.

Here are the measurements & supplies.
stamp sets:  'Flowering Tulips' (words) & 'In The Moment' (birds)
card stock: 
  • Pool Party- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4"- fold for z card base
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- layered behind DSP
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- inside of card
  • Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut
designer paper:  Enjoy The Journey
  • clouds -3 3/4 x 3"
  • mountains- 3 3/4 x 3"
ink: Coastal Cabana
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Beautiful Shapes Dies;  Three Twine Combo pack (Coastal Cabana); Glue Dots; Dimensionals
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Enjoy The Journey DSP

Wow- this Enjoy The Journey DSP is so cool!
You can purchase this DSP or you can get it as a FREE Sale-a-bration choice!
 
Check out this simple card.
I LOVE IT!
This is a z fold card & looks like this when standing up!
I cut the mountains off the bottom edge of one sheet of 12x12 DSP
AND I got these 3 cards out of it.
The only stamping I did was adding the words!

How did I do it?
I cut the mountains off.
I added glue along the top edge of the mountain DSP & adhered it to the star DSP.
Notice how I used my grid paper ruler to get the 2 pieces even & the correct size!
These are the 6 cards I made.
Here are the measurements & supplies.
stamp set:  'Framed Occasions' (words)
card stock:
  • Highland Heather- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4"- fold for z card base
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- layered behind DSP
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- inside of card
  • Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut
designer paper:  Enjoy The Journey
ink:  Night of Navy
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Beautiful Shapes Dies; Iridescent Rhinestones, White Twine; Glue Dots; Dimensionals
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Caterpillar

Here is my guest stamper.......Ainslee! 

We didn't have school on Monday- so we made caterpillar cards.
This is the caterpillar card that she made.
She punched out all of the circles by herself & glued them down.
I helped her with the feet & the stitching that I made 
with my Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker.
She choose the words & stamped them herself!
She is a great little stamper/crafter!
Doesn't this caterpillar just make you smile?
He sure does make me smile!

Several years ago I made a card similar to this with the twins.
I think it is just so cute!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Best Butterflies' (words)
card stock:
  • Crushed Curry- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Real Red- 1 1/2" circle; 1/2" circle (x2)
  • Basic Black- 1/8 x 1" (x2) for antenna's; 1/4" circle (x2) for eyes
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" x 5 1/2"; 1/2" circle (x2)
  • Garden Green- 1 1/4" circle
  • Polished Pink - 1 1/4" circle
  • Highland Heather- 1 1/4" circle
  • So Saffron- 1 1/4" circle
  • Calypso Coral- 1 1/4" circle
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Write Marker- Basic Black
RETIRED:  1 1/4" Circle Punch; 1 1/2" Circle Punch; 1/2" Circle Punch
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE