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Saturday, May 20, 2023

Simple Saturday!!

It is SIMPLE SATURDAY!
Check out these pretty black & white cards!!
I used the 
NEW #16164- Delightfully Eclectic DSP (48 sheet)= $30.00- pg. 129.
 This is the same piece of DSP- showing you the pattern on both sides of it!
Look at these NEW DIES!
#161597- Nested Essentials Dies= $34.00- pg. 165
What a fun geometric pattern this is!
And doesn't this die & words just fit perfectly together!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set: 'Layering Leaves' (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 Black- 3 1/2 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic Black- 1/2 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 3/4" strip- stamp words & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Delightfully Eclectic DSP
  • 3 x 5 1/2"
ink: Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Nested Essentials Dies; dimensionals

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

Friday, May 19, 2023

Delightful Doily

Wow- check out this awesome embossing folder.
It is from the #161286- Delightful Doily Hybrid (embossing folder & dies)
= $42.00- pg. 168

The pretty flowers are from the 
#161640- Delightfully Eclectic DSP (48 sheets)= $30.00- pg. 129
I used lots of NEW products when creating this card.
Check out all out below-
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Inked & Tiled' (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 3/4" strip- die cut stitched rectangle
  • Basic Black- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 3/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Fresh Freesia- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Doily Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words & die cut with stitched rectangle
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Delightfully Eclectic DSP
  • 3 x 4"
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Nested Essential Dies; Delightful Doily Hybrid Embossing Folder; Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio (white); dimensionals; glue dots
on line only:  #156408- White Glittered Organza Ribbon= $8.50

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Taco Fiesta

 
Check out this cute card!
It is one that I got from Chad that works at SU!

The pinata is from the
'Taco Fiesta' stamp set.
#160732= $19.00- pg. 52
And the words are from a retired stamp set.

The dots are from the 
#158827- Glossy Dots= $8.00- pg, 140
I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

In Color banner card

WOW- I love these NEW 2023-2025 In Colors!
Wild Wheat, Copper Clay, Boho Blue, Moody Mauve & Pebbled Path
I used LOTS of NEW products when creating this card.
 
Check out the embossed background.
I used the awesome NEW 
#161600-Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00 pg. 168.
 
Here are the measurements & supplies:
stamp set:  'Layering Leaves' (words)
card stock:
  • Boho Blue- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Boho Blue-  3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 x 4"
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss
  • Basic White- 3 3/4" strip- stamp words & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  2023-2025 Assorted pkg In Color DSP
  • 1" strip- die cut banners of all 5 colors using the All That Die
  • 3/4 x 5"- dots
ink:  Boho Blue
other:  Stampin' Cute & Emboss Machine; Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder; Nested Essentials Dies;  All That Dies; dimensionals; glue dots; Boho Ribbon; Adhesive Backed Solid Gems (Boho Blue); Linen Thread; Tear & Tape
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Masterfully Made DSP

 
WOW- talk about bright & cheery.......
well this Masterfully Made DSP is just that!
#161192- Masterfully Made DSP= $12.50 pg. 132

Aren't these roses just gorgeous!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Layering Leaves' (words)
card stock:
  • Berry Burst- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Lemon Lime Twist- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Lemon Lime Twist- 1 x 5 1/2"- stamp words on far right side
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Masterfully Made DSP- 
  • 3 x 3"- flowers/stems
  • 2 x 5 1/4"- torn image 
ink:  Berry Burst
other:  2022-2024 In Color Pearls (Parakeet Party); dimensionals; glue dots; Ribbon Duo Pack (Lemon Lime  Twist)
 
I hope you have a great Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, May 15, 2023

Queen Bee

This is a fun bee card that I made with the ladies at 
the assisted living resident a couple of weeks ago.
 
This bee stamp set is still available as an on line product only, 
it isn't shown in any publications.
#160476- 'Queen Bee' stamp set= $23.00
NOTE:
The Queen Bee Dies & Hive 3D Embossing Folder are 
now RETIRED as of 5/1/23.  

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Queen Bee' (bee) & 'Inked & Tiled' (words)
card stock:
  • Daffodil Delight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Daffodil Delight- 2 x 5"- embossed with Hive 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic Black-  2 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 2 3/4" strip- punch out circle
  • Basic Black- 1 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White-  2 1/4" strip- stamp bumblebee & cut out
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Vellum- 2" strip- die cut wings
ink:  Memento & Crushed Curry
Stampin' Write Marker-  Crushed Curry
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Black & White Gingham Ribbon; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Wild Wheat); 2 3/4" Circle Punch; dimensionals; glue dots
now retired: Queen Bee Dies & Hive 3D Embossing Folder

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, May 14, 2023

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!!!
I hope that each of you can enjoy your special day today!!

Check out this pretty card!
I used several NEW products.
#161415- 'Kindness Expressions' stamp set= $24.00 pg. 77
#161640- Delightfully Eclectic DSP= $30.00 (48 sheets)- pg. 129
#161206- Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio (white)= $8.00- pg. 141
#161597- Nested Essentials Dies= $34.00- pg. 165
#161286- Delightful Doily Hybrid Embossing Folder (& dies)= $42.00 pg. 163
Don't you just love the COOL NEW Doily Embossing Folder!
I sure do!! 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Kindest Expressions'
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic Black- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 3 1/2"strip- die cut Nested Essentials
  • Fresh Freesia- 2 x 4"- emboss with Doily Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 3 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with Nested Essentials
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Delightfully Eclectic DSP
  • 3 x 4"
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Delightful Doily Hybrid Embossing Folder; Nested Essentials Dies; Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio (White); Black & White Gingham Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Simple Saturday with Bright & Beautiful Memories & More

It is SIMPLE Saturday!!
 
WOW!
Check out these AWESOME NEW products 
on page 135 in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.
#161754- Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Card Pack= $8.50
AND
#161753- Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Cards & Envelopes= $11.00
You will want to add these to your wish list forsure!!
This is a graduation card I made.
It is clean & simple, but so cute! 

I used one of the card bases & attached a Memories & More card over
the top of it, along with some ribbon & Gems!
I  just love how the envelopes, card bases & Memories & More pack
all coordinate together.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
#161754- Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Card Pack (50 double-sided cards)- $8.50
#161753- Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (20 bases/envelopes)= $11.00
#161623- Tinsel Gems Four-Pack = $8.00
#161635- 3/8" Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack of 3 colors (Bubble Bath)= $12.50 
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Friday, May 12, 2023

Flower card with Gorgeous Garden Die

 This is a fun Spring card with flowers, using some NEW products!

Check out the green leaf background!
I used this leaf die to embossing with!  
#1612831- Gorgeous Garden Dies= $42.00- pg. 164
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Inked & Tiled' (words)
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss with Silicone Craft Sheets & Gorgeous Garden (leaf) die
  • Old Olive- 2 3/4" strip- punch out scalloped square
  • Bubble Bath- 2" strip- die cut stitched circle
  • Bubble Bath- 1/2 x 2 3/4"
  • Basic White- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4" (x2)- layer behind DSP rectangles
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut stitched circle
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Delightfully Eclectic DSP- 
  • 2 x 4"- flowers
  • 2 x 4"- stripes
ink:  Old Olive
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Gorgeous Garden Dies; Stylish Shapes Dies; Handmade Tag Punch; 3/8" Sheer Ribbon (Bubble Bath); Adhesive- Backed Sequins Trio (Berry Burst); dimensionals; glue dots; Silicone Craft Sheet (2)
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Beautiful Balloons

I needed a bunch of graduation cards so made some of these last night!
 
This is a fun fold card that is a triple panel z fold! 
I used the awesome NEW
#161457- 'Beautiful Balloons' Bundle= $52.00,
along with the Bright & Beautiful 6x6 DSP!
 
CLICK ON THE LINKS below to see some more triple panel z folds I have made!
This card looks like this when you are opening it up!
Notice how I took pieces of DSP,
cut them & then attached each of them to the card base.
Here is the pattern on how I cut the DSP strips.
It is so easy!
5 1/4 x 6" DSP
cut a 2 3/4" piece; 1 1/4" piece & that leaves you a 2" piece!
This is what it looks like when standing up!
Cute huh!
You all know that z folds are on of my favorites!
I die cut a tag & 3 stars using the Beautiful Balloon Dies.
Oh & check out this cool NEW ribbon!
#161635- 3/8" Sheer Combo Ribbon= $12.50
5 yards each of Azure Afternoon, Bubble Bath & Lemon Lolly

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Beautiful Balloon'
card stock:
  • Azure Afternoon- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 1 1/2" & 4 1/4"- z fold for card base
  • Azure Afternoon-  1 1/4" strip- die cut star
  • Basic White- 3" strip- die cut tag
  • Lemon Lolly- 2" strip- die cut small star & large star
  • Lemon Lolly- 1 7/8"- for side of card
designer paper:  Bright & Beautiful DSP
  • cut as shown in photo above- 5 1/4 x 6"- cut strips into 2 3/4", 1 3/4" & 2"
ink:  Azure Afternoon
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Azure Afternoon Sheer Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Simply Scored Scoring Tool

I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Gone Fishing!

Check out this cool guy card!
I love the way it turned out!
It is a totally Susie card.....
I used the awesome NEW 'Gone Fishing' Bundle!
 
I used these NEW products from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog-
#161542-Gone Fishing Bundle= $49.50- pg. 79 
#161534- Let's Go Fishing DSP= $12.50 
#161722- Pebbled Path CS= $10.00
#161648- Pebbled Path ink= $9.00
#161637- 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim= $8.00
#161620- 2023-2025 In Color Dots= $8.00
#161451- Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder= $10.00 
I used this same layout for the guy cards that I posed on my blog yesterday!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Gone Fishing'
card stock:
  • Pebbled Path- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Pebbled Path- 1 x 4 1/4"; 1 x 1"
  • Crumb Cake- 2 x 2 3/4"- punch top corners with Very Best Trio Punch
  • Very Vanilla- 1 3/4 x 2"- stamp words onto this
  • Very Vanilla- 1" strip- stamp fish hook & die cut
  • Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Let's Go Fishing
  • 1 x 5"- diamond shape print
  • 2 x 5"- fish print
ink:  Pebbled Path
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Gone Fishing Dies; Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Pebbled Path); 2023-2025 In color Jute Trim (Pebbled Path); Very Best Trio Punch; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

He's The Man or Brewed For You

Check out these 2 fun guy cards!
Everyone attending my 
Spring Card Classes made them!
 They are the exact same card.
I just used a different DSP pattern on one & a different stamp set!
 
NOTE:  This DSP & Ribbon is now retired as of 5/1/23-
but all other supplies are still available.
I used the 'He's All That' stamp set on this card.
I used the 'Brewed For You' stamp set on this card.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'He's All That' & 'Brewed For You'
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic Black- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Early Espresso- 1 x 5"- emboss with Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder
  • Crumb Cake- 2 x 2 3/4"- punch corners with Very Best Trio Punch to make tag
  • Crumb Cake- 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & diagonal cut ends with scissors
  • Basic White- 1 3/4 x 2"- stamp car or mug onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  He's The Man- NOW RETIRED!
  • 2 x 5"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends: Dark Daffodil
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder; Very Best Trio Punch; dimensionals; Espresso Ribbon- NEW RETIRED!
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, May 8, 2023

Tropical Leaf Bundle

This is one of the cards that everyone made at my 
Spring Card classes.
 
I used the AWESOME On Line Exclusive products-
#161249- Tropical Leaf stamp set & coordinating punch bundle= $37.75
#160959- Rhino Ready stamp set= $24.00
#161595- Radiating Stitches Dies= $30.00 (out of stock until 5/15/23)
#161633- Silver/Gold Trim (combo pack)= $9.00
Isn't he just so cute!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:  'Rhino Ready' & Tropical Leaf'
card stock:
  • Shaded Spruce-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Shaded Spruce- 2 3/4 x 4"- emboss with Fern 3D Embossing Folder
  • Smoky Slate- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- die cut Radiating Stitches Dies
  • Smoky Slate- 2" strip- stamp Rhino onto
  • Basic White- 3/8 x 4"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp leaves onto & punch out
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
inks:  Basic Gray & Shaded Spruce
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Radiating Stitches Dies; Fern 3D Embossing Folder; Silver/Gold Combo Trim; Tropical Leaf Punch; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Growth Takes Time

Here are 2 tree cards, using the 
#161497- Growth Takes Time= $24.00
(on line exclusive product).

The left card is made using DSP from the
# 161642- NEW Regals 6x6" assorted DSP pack= $12.50.
And the card on the right is made with now retired DSP as of 5/2/23.
This is one of the cards that everyone at my Spring Card Classes made.
I colored these leaves with my Dark Old Olive Stampin' Blend.
And I made this card using all current products.
Check out how I used the Happy Labels Pick A Punch for the words.
I colored these leaves with the Light Old Olive Stampin' Blend. 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Growth Takes Time'
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 3/4" strip- stamp words & punch ends with Happy Labels Pick A Punch
  • Old Olive- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Old Olive- 3 1/4 x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White- 3 x 3 1/4"- stamp tree onto & color with Stampin' Blends
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Regals Assorted DSP pack
  • 2 x 4"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Crumb Cake & Light Old Olive
other:  Happy Labels Pick A Punch; Linen Thread; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Saturday, May 6, 2023

Fresh As A Daisy

Check out these to diagonal flower cards!!
They are the same layout- just totally different colors!
 
The left one is made with NEW 2023-2024 Annual Catalog products.
AND the right one is made with products that just retired on 5/1/23.
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my 
Spring Card Classes got to make.
The DSP & the words are now retired, 
but the other products are still available to purchase.
#159174- Decorative Circle Punch
#160576- Petal Park Builder Punch= $22.00
#160429- Iridescent Pastel Gems= $8.00
 #133782- 2" Circle Punch- out of stock until around 6/15/23
AND I just LOVE this card!
It is a totally Susie card!
 
It uses these NEW products-
#161297- Cheerful Daisies Bundle= $53.00
#161289- Fresh As A Daisy DSP= $12.50
#116723- Moody Mauve cardstock= $10.00
#161649- Moody Mauve ink pad= $9.00
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Cheerful Daisies'
card stock:
  • Moody Mauve- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Bubble Bath- 1 x 6"- attach diagonally & cut off edges so that they are flush with the card base
  • Bubble Bath-  1" strip die cut center of daisy
  • Wild Wheat- 1" strip- die cut leaves & layer them together
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp words onto strip & die cut with label image
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut daisy
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Fresh As A Daisies-
  • 4 x 5 1/4"- diagaonal cut
ink:  Moody Mauve
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Cheerful Daisies Dies; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE