Happy 4th of July!!

HAPPY 4th of JULY!!

I hope you have a fun & safe day as we celebrate this holiday!

 

When creating today's card I used the-

#161457- Beautiful Balloons Bundle= $52.00- pg. 15.

Check out the cool fringe along the bottom!

The fringe & the stars are both from the Beautiful Balloons dies.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Beautiful Balloons'

card stock:

• Blueberry Bushel- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Blueberry Bushel-1 1/2" strip- die cut stitched circle
  
• Blueberry Bushel- 1 1/2" strip- die cut star
• Blueberry Bushel- 3/4 x 5 1/2"
  
• Real Red- 4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Real Red- 1 1/2" strip- die cut stitched circle
  
• Real Red- 1 1/2" strip- die cut star
• Real Red- 7/8 x 2 3/4"
  
• Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for front of card
  
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- die cut stitched circle
  
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- die cut star
• Basic White- approx. 5/8 x 2 5/8- stamp words onto
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Brights DSP- #161643- pg. 133

• 5 x 1 1/4"- fringe using the Beautiful Balloons dies
  

ink:  Blueberry Bushel

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Beautiful Balloons Dies; Stylish Shapes Dies (circles); Real Red (& Burlap) Combo Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC 4th of July!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Just My Type

Check out this fun card I made using the-

#161614- Just My Type' stamp set= $24.00 pg. 69.

Notice how I used the-

#156505- Timeworn Type 3D Embossing= $11.00 pg. 169.

There isn't a set of dies or anything that comes with this stamp set,

so I fussy cut out the typewriter & the hearts.

AND I used a RETIRED 3/4" Circle Punch to punch out the HELLO letters.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'Just My Type'

card stock:

• Cherry Cobbler- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Cherry Cobbler-  1 x 4 1/4"
  
• Basic Black-3 7/8" x 5 1/8"
  
• Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss with Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Basic White- 3" strip- stamp typewriter onto & fussy cut out with scissors
  
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp hearts onto & fussy cut out with scissors
  
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp Hello onto & punch out with RETIRED 3/4" Circle Punch
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Memento & Cherry Cobbler

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder; dimensionals; Paper Snips

Retired:  3/4" Circle Punch

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Little Dreamers Bundle

Look at this adorable little cow!!

Wow what a fun bundle this is.

 

I used the-

#161579- 'Little Dreamers' Bundle= $46.75- pg. 57.

 

This card is a fun Z fold card.

Here is what the card looks like when it is opened up!

The front is just folded backwards to make a Z.

Notice the tab I added to the right side.

I used the-

#150690- Handmade Tag Punch= $22.00- pg. 148.

I cut the tag in half & added it onto the edge to make the tab.

Cute huh!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets: 'Zany Zoo' (words); 'Little Dreamers' (cow)

card stock:

• Pecan Pie- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"- fold into Z for card base
  
• Pecan Pie- 2 3/4 x 3 3/4"
  
• Pecan Pie- 2 3/4" strip- punch out Handmade Tag Punch & cut in half to make tab
  
• Crumb Cake- 2 1/2 x 3 1/2"
  
• Lemon Lolly- 1" strip- die cut stars & moon
  
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp cow & die cut
• Basic White- 2" strip- punch out Cloud
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper: Glorious Gingham DSP- 

• 2 1/2 x 4"
• 1 x 4"
  

ink:  Pecan Pie

Stampin' Blends:  Dark Pecan Pie to color cow spots

other: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Little Dreamers Dies; Handmade Tag Punch; Cloud Punch; Pecan Pie 1/2" Bordered Ribbon; Opaque Ovals (Pecan Pie); dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

It is SIMPLE Saturday!

It is SIMPLE Saturday!!

 

Here is a pretty flower card I made last night.

I used the

#161640- Delightfully Eclectic DSP (48 12x12 sheets)= $30.00- pg. 129.

I layered the words using circles!

Decorative Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Stylish Shapes Dies

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Something Fancy' (words)

card stock:

• Fresh Freesia- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
  
• Night of Navy- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Night of Navy-1 x 5"
  
• Fresh Freesia-2 3/4" strip- punch out Decorative Circle
  
• Night of Navy- 2 1/2" strip- punch out 2" Circle
  
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words & die cut using Stylish Shapes Dies
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Delightfully Eclectic DSP- 3 x 4"

ink:  Night of Navy

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Decorative Circle Punch; 2" Circle Punch; Tinsel Gems 3 Pack (Fresh Freesia); Starry Sky 1/8" Metallic Woven Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Today is the LAST day for DSP Sale!

Check out this fun thank you card using the-

#161192- Masterfully Made DSP= $12.50- ON SALE NOW= $10. 62.

I love the way it turned out!

 

Today is the last day (6/30/23) of the DSP sale!

Be sure you don't miss out on getting any of these DSP's that are on your wish list!

Here is the link to check out this DSP SALE! 

You can contact me or order from my on line store!

Look at how I made the tag that I stamped the words onto.

I used a strip of Basic White card stock that measures 1 x 3 3/4"

and stamped the words onto it.

I then used the

#161287- Elegant Edge Tag Topper Punch= $26.00- pg. 148

& punched both ends!

Isn't this just sooo cool!

I just love the lace like edge that this Elegant Edge Tag Topper Punch makes!

Here is a pile of Thank You cards I made!

Notice that some of the DSP has the words & flowery images on the top 

& some have it on the bottom.

That is because I cut a whole sheet of 12x12" DSP into 3 x 4"-

thus all of them are not exactly the same.

Check out the NEW Embossing folder I used too!

#161599- Geometric Patterns Embossing Folder (2 pk)= $9.00- pg. 168. 

I think this is a really neat embossing folder!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Layering Leaves' (words)

card stock:

• Fresh Freesia- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & emboss bottom of card front using the Geometric Patterns Embossing Folder
  
• Berry Burst- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Berry Burst- 1 x 5 1/2"- tear along bottom edge
  
• Basic White- 1 x 3 3/4"- stamp words onto & punch both ends using the Geometric Patterns Embossing Folder
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Masterfully Made DSP- 3 x 4"

ink:  Berry Burst

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Geometric Patterns Embossing Folder; Elegant Edge Tag Topper Punch; Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Delightfully Eclectic DSP

Here is a bright & cheery card using the

#161640- Delightfully Eclectic DSP (48 12x12 sheets)= $30.00 ON SALE NOW $25.50!

I love both patterns that I used here-

the flowers & the dots!

 

And check out the embossed dots on the card front!

 #161598- Basics 3D Embossing Folder pack= $30.00 

This is shown as an On Line Exclusive only.

CLICK HERE & LOOK at the first 3 pages to see the On Line Exclusive items!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Lasting Joy' (words)

card stock:

• Crushed Curry- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half
  
• Crushed Curry- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Basics
  
• Misty Moonlight- 2 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  
• Misty Moonlight- 2 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  
• Misty Moonlight- 3/4 x 4 3/4"
  
• Basic White- 3" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with Stylish Shapes Die
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Delightfully Eclectic DSP- ON SALE NOW!

• 2 x 3"- flower print
• 2 x 3"- plaid print
  

ink: Misty Moonlight

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Basic's 3D Embossing Folder (Dots); 2023-2025 In Color Dots (currently out of stock until around 7/24/23); Misty Moonlight 3/8" Braid Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Delightfully Eclectic DSP

 This is a pretty flower card using the-

#161640- Delightfully Eclectic DSP- pg. 129= $30.00- ON SALE NOW= $25.50.

Notice how I used the

#159170- Elegant Eucalyptus 3D Embossing Folder along the bottom of the card front.

 

This is clean & simple, yet I love it!

It reminds me of my grandma.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Around the Bend' (words)

card stock:

• Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & emboss along the bottom front using the Elegant Eucalyptus 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Old Olive-  2" strip- punch out leaves using Bough Punch & only use the 3 on the end
  
• Bubble Bath- 1" strip- punch out flower
  
• Bubble Bath- 2 1/2 x 4 1/2"
  
• Basic White- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 1 x 3 1/4"- stamp words onto left side & attach flower/leaves
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Delightfully Eclectic DSP- 2 x 4"

ink:  Old Olive

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Elegant Eucalyptus 3D Embossing Folder; Brushed Metallic Dots; 3/8" Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack (Bubble Bath); Bough Punch (leaves); Petal Park BUilder Punch (flower) dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Delightfully Eclectic DSP

 Check out this DSP!

#161640- Delightfully Eclectic DSP (48 12x12 sheets)= $30.00 ON SALE NOW $25.50!

I used both sides of one sheet of DSP.

I love that they coordinate!

And I love both patterns.

 

Notice how I punched out a diamond from the Handmade Tag Punch

& layered a circle with the words on it. 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Around the Bend' (words)

card stock:

• Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Misty Moonlight- 1 x 5 1/2"
  
• Night of Navy- 3 3/4 x 5"
  
• Night of Navy- 2 3/4" strip- punch out scalloped diamond
  
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words & punch out with 1 3/4" Circle Punch
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Delightfully Eclectic DSP- ON SALE NOW!

•  2 x 4 3/4"- flower print
• 1 x 4 3/4"- plaid print
  

ink:  Night of Navy

other:  Handmade Tag Punch; Night of Navy Bordered Ribbon; Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins (silver); dimensionals; glue dots

#119850- 1 3/4" Circle Punch= $22.00 this is available to order, but only shown on line

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Friendship Royalty

 

Yesterday was Ainslee's 6th birthday!

This is the card that I made for her.

 

I used the 

#161407-Friendship Royalty= $20.00- pg. 174.

The stamp set had the queen in it & I wanted princess-

so I used the stamp set-

#158884- Alphabest= $22.00- pg. 116,

along with a retired 3/4" circle punch.

Ainslee Pearl Wood- 6 years old

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets:'Friendship Royalty' & 'Alphabest'

card stock:

• Gorgeous Grape- 4 1/4 x 7 3/4"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Gorgeous Grape- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp letters onto & punch out
  
• Basic White- 2 3/4" x 3 3/4"- stamp crown & words onto for front of card
  
• More Dazzle Specialty Paper- 3 x 4"
  
• Highland Heather- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of the card
  

ink:  Versamark & Gorgeous Grape

Stampin' Blends:  Dark Highland Heather- colored the Rhinestone Jewels with this.

other:  Heat Tool; Silver Embossing Powder; Embossing Buddy; Rhinestone Jewels; dimensionals

retired:  3/4" circle punch

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Level Complete

This is a fun card that I made for my nephew!

 

I used the-

#161563- 'Level Complete' stamp set= $24.00- pg. 93 

Notice how I fussy cut out the game controller & popped it up with dimensionals.

I used my Stampin' Blends to color the buttons.

And I fussy cut out a couple of the buttons from Basic White card stock too!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Level Complete'

card stock:

• Blueberry Bushel- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Blueberry Bushel- 1 x 5 1/2"
  
• Blueberry Bushel- 3/8 x 2 3/8"
  
• Blueberry Bushel- 3 x 5"- die cut label
  
• Daffodil Delight- 2 1/2 x 4 1/2"- die cut label
  
• Smoky Slate- 2 1/2 x 3"- stamp controller onto & fussy cut out with scissors
  
• Basic White- 1/4 x 2 1/4"- stamp words onto
  
• Basic White- scraps to stamp buttons onto & fussy cut out with scissors
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Les Shoppes DSP- 4 x 5 1/4"

ink:  Memento & Blueberry Bushel

Stampin' Blends:  Dark Real Red, Dark Daffodil Delight, Dark Blueberry Bushel, Dark Shaded Spruce, Light Basic Black

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Nested Essentials Dies; Bakers Twine Essential Pack (Basic Black); Tinsel Gems Four Pack (Blueberry Bushel); dimensionals; glue dots; Paper Snips

 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Simple Saturday using One Horse Open Sleigh DSP

 

 It is SIMPLE Saturday!

WOW! 

 

I need a sympathy card so made this quick card to get sent out.

Here is a sneak peek of some NEW Designer Paper.

I love both sides of every single piece of this DSP! 

 

#162118- One Horse Open Sleigh 6x6 (48 sheets)= $12.50.

This 6x6 DSP that will be available ON LINE ONLY starting 7/6.

(not shown in any catalog publications) 

 

Here are the coordinating colors that go with this DSP-

Basic Black, Boho Blue, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso,

Lemon Lolly, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, 

Pebbled Path, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Real Red, Wild Wheat

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'Lasting Joy' (words)

card stock:

•  Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Lemon Lolly- 5/8 x 2 3/4"- punch ends with Banners Pick A Punch
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  On Horse Open Sleigh- available 7/6/23

• 4 x 5 1/4"- tree print
  

ink:  Misty Moonlight

other:  2023-2025 In Color Twine (Bo Ho Blue); Banners Pick A Punch; dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!

Happy Stamping!

Love & Hugs-

SUSIE

One Horse Open Sleigh 6x6 DSP Sneak Peek

Here is a sneak peek of some NEW Designer Paper.

Notice how the DSP only has a little color at the top.

So I used my Mini Blending Brushes, 

with some Old Olive & Pool Party ink pads & added some color.

I wanted it to look like the deer was standing on grass, not in the snow.

This 6x6 DSP that will be available ON LINE ONLY starting 7/6.

(not shown in any catalog publications)

#162118- One Horse Open Sleigh 6x6 (48 sheets)= $12.50.

coordinating colors:

Basic Black, Boho Blue, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso,

Lemon Lolly, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, 

Pebbled Path, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Real Red, Wild Wheat

The top row in the photo above shows all 12 color/prints 

that are what I would call the backside.

AND

the other 2 rows (12 sheets of DSP) all have scene images on them!

Aren't they all just gorgeous! 

Every sheet of this DSP is just so versatile!!

This is a simple card.

I let the DSP be the star of this.

And I love the way it turned out!

Isn't this little deer just sooo cute!

All I did was add some Linen Thread & a strip with words on it

& attached the DSP to an Early Espresso card base.

What do you think?

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'Lasting Joy' (words)

card stock:

• Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Basic White- 3/8" strip- stamp words onto & diagonally cut ends with scissors
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  One Horse Open Sleigh DSP- available to order on 7/6/23

inks:  Early Espresso, Pool Party, Old Olive

other:  Small Blending Brushes, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

Fresh As A Daisy

Here is a card with some left over pieces that were laying on my desk.

I used the Fresh As A Daisy DSP!

#161289- Fresh As A Daisy DSP= $12.00 pg. 130 ON SALE NOW= $10.62. 

 

It is clean & simple!

But I just think that these daisies are so pretty!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Darling Details' (words)

card stock:

• Boho Blue- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Copper Clay- 3 1/4 x 4 3/4"
  
• Copper Clay- 1 1/2" strip- punch out scalloped Oval
  
• Basic White- 2 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words & punch out with Oval
  Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Fresh As A Daisy DSP- ON SALE NOW= $10.62

• 2 x 4"- Copper Clay woodgrain- cut this in half & use on both edges of card front
  
• 2 1/2 x 4"- daisies
  

ink:  Boho Blue

other:  Double Oval Punch; Boho Blue Ribbon; Iridescent Rhinestones; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a great Thursday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Crafting With You Bundle

I used the awesome

#161226- Crafting With You Bundle= $54.00- pg. 91.

NOTE:  These dies are currently out of stock until around 7/3/23.

Notice how I embossed the flowers that are in the 

embroidery hoop after I stamped them.

I used the #161598- Basics 3D Embossing Folders Pack= $30.00.

NOTE:  This is not shown in any catalogs.  

It is just shown on line, but it can be added to any order at class by anyone.

 My inspiration in creating this card came from a swap that I got from Linda Dalke.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Crafting With You'

card stock:

• Boho Blue- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  
• Boho Blue- 2 3/4 x 5"
  
• Basic White- 3 x 5 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 2 3/4" strip stamp words onto & die cut banner with Stylish Shapes Dies
  
• Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- stamp flowers/leaves onto & die cut, them emboss
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  
• Basic Black- 2 3/4" strip- die cut scissors
  
• Basic Black- 1/2 x 3"
  
• Basic Black- 2 1/2" strip- die cut embroidery hoop
  
• Silver Foil- 2" strip- die cut scissors blades
  

designer paper:  In Color 2023-2035 DSP- Boho Blue- 2 x 4 3/4"

ink:  Mossy Meadow, Boho Blue

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Crafting With You Dies; Stylish Shapes Dies; Basics 3D Embossing Folder; Boho Blue Ribbon; Iridescent Pastels Gems;

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Fresh As A Daisy Designer Paper

WOW!

My favorite colors are brown, blue & green!

 

So when I created this card I decided to use the awesome 

NEW Wild Wheat Color & add the Early Espresso with it!

What do you think?

I love it!

 

This #161289- Fresh As A Daisy DSP= $12.50- ON SALE NOW= $10.62

 is one of my favorites!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Cheerful Daisies' (words)

card stock:

• Wild Wheat- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & half for card base
  
• Crushed Curry- 1" strip- die cut center of daisy
  
• Early Espresso- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Early Espresso- 2 1/2" strip- die cut & then stamp words onto & heat emboss
  
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- die cut daisy
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Fresh As A Daisy- ON SALE NOW

• 1 1/2 x 3- Wild Wheat color print
  
• 2 3/4 x 3"- Daisies print
  

ink:  Versamark

Stampin' Write Marker:  Early Espresso- draw squiggly around daisy center

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Cheerful Daisies Dies; Embossing Buddy; White Embossing Powder; Heat Tool; Linen Thread; Iridescent Rhinestones; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE