Kindest Expressions

Wow- I love how this card turned out!

This is a totally Susie card.

 

Check out the pretty background.......

*I stamped the leaves onto the Lost Lagoon card stock using Lost Lagoon ink.

*I embossed it with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder.

*I lightly drug a White Craft ink pad over the embossed part.

 

You can CLICK BELOW on the links to see other cards I have done using the 

White Craft Ink & Embossing Folders. 

Cottage Wreath card & framed decor 

Warm Welcome card 

Nature's Print card 

Home & Garden card 

Nature's Print card 

Snowman card 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Kindest Expressions' (words); 'Inked & Tiled' (leaf)

card stock:

• Pretty Peacock- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Pretty Peacock- 2 3/4" strip- die cut stitched rectangle
  
• Pretty Peacock- 3/4 x 4 1/4"- punch end with Banners Pick A Punch
  
• Lost Lagoon- 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp leaf all over; emboss with Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words & die cut stitched rectangle
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, White Craft

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder; Nested Essentials Dies; Banners Pick A Punch; Lost Lagoon 1/4" Bordered Ribbon; Iridescent Pastel Gems (Balmy Blue); dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Painted Posies Z Fold card

Aren't these embossed flowers just so pretty!

 

I used the 

#159175- Painted Posies 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00- pg. 169.

I added some Granny Apple Sprigs- 

#161526- Timeless Arrangement Bundle= $54.00- pg. 67.

AND

#163170- Glorious Gingham DSP= $10.50- pg. 130.

  This is a fun z fold card.

I added some Wink of Stella over the top of the embossed flowers.

The photo doesn't show the sparkle- but it is pretty in person!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Timeless Arrangement' (words)

card stock:

• Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- fold for card base
  
• Berry Burst- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Painted Posies 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Berry Burst- 1 3/4" strip- punch out with Double Oval Punch
  
• Berry Burst- 2" strip- die cut little flowers
  
• Granny Apple Green-  2" strip- die cut sprigs
  
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Double Oval Punch
  

designer paper:  Glorious Gingham Ribbon- 1 x 4"

ink:  Berry Burst

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Timeless Arrangement Dies; Double Oval Punch; Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella

On Line Exclusive item- #156408- White Glitter Organdy Ribbon= $8.50

I hope you have a great Thursday!

Happy stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Delighful Doily Hybrid Embossing Folder/Die Bundle

Isn't this doily card neat!

I used the NEW

#161286- Delightful Doily Hybrid Embossing Folder/Die Bundle= $42.00- pg. 168.

I love how cool it is that you emboss & then die cut out your images.

This is a z fold card- my favor fold!

This is what it looks like when standing up!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Handmade Hugs'

card stock:

• Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- fold for card base
  
• Basic Black- 4" strip- die cut solid piece to layer behind die cut doily
  
• Basic Black- 3/4 x 3 1/2"
  
• Bubble Bath- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Doily Embossing Folder & then die cut center doily out
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with circle that is in the Delightful Doily Hybrid Bundle
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Memento

other:  Stampin 'Cut & Emboss Machine; Delightful Doily Hybrid Embossing Folder/Die Bundle; Black & White Gingham Ribbon; Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels; dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

NEW Festive Tags Kit

This is a NEW KIT that was just released today!

#162485- FESTIVE TAGS KIT on Sale= $11.70

regularly- $13.00

 CLICK HERE TO SHOP in my ON LINE STORE!

 

Share Christmas cheer with handmade gift tags! It’s easy with this all-inclusive Festive Tags Kit. The cute wreath, snowman, holly, ornament, and Christmas tree will bring instant holiday spirit to your gift-giving. The kit includes printed die cuts, embellishments, and twine—no stamps or ink needed, so you can assemble these almost anywhere in almost no time. Just adhere the die cuts and embellishments and finish with a twine tie. You’ll have handmade tags for the holidays in minutes! Bonus: The kit includes sentiment stickers in English, French, German, and Dutch, so you can gift in multiple languages!

Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 15 tags: 3 each of 5 designs
* Size range: 1-1/2" x 2"–2-1/2" x 3" (3.8 x 5.1 cm–2.5 x 7.6 cm)
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Die cut stickers and accents
* Peel-and-stick gold dots
* Baker's twine
*A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Product colors: Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Lost Lagoon, Pool Party, Real Red

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. Order today!

 

KITS are ON SALE in August!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP in my ON LINE STORE! 

Sales Period: August 1-31, 2023

• The sale only applies to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! 
• *it does not include Paper Pumpkin kits.
• There is no limit to how many kits may be purchased.
• The kits will be up to 30% off as indicated on the website.
• No discount code necessary—the discount will be applied automatically.
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• Some FUN FACTS about KITS-
  
• Kits are fun, quick and easy, and all-inclusive so there’s nothing extra to buy.
• Completing a kit gives crafter's a sense of artistic accomplishment.
• Completed kits make great gifts. You can make the projects and then give them away for someone else to use.
• Kits come in so many styles and project types, there’s something for everyone.
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Zany Zoo Faux Shutter Technique card

 

Look at this FUN card!

I did the Fractured card or Faux Shutter Technique.

I used the 

#161304- Zoo Crew DSP= $12.50- pg. 132

 & coordinating #161315-Zany Zoo Bundle= $54.00- pg. 47.

You can CLICK HERE to see the one I made using the 'Circle Sayings' stamp set!

 

How did I do it?

*I cut 4 different sizes of DSP.

 I used this card for my measurements to make the 4 different sized DSP pieces.

*These are the patterns I made to cut the 4 DSP pieces.

*This is what it looks like when they are all adhered to the card front.

*I added a stitched square from the Stylish Shapes Dies to the center.

*Adhere the 1/4 x 5 1/2" black strips onto the card front as shown above.

*Then take Paper Snips & cut off the excess strips.

*Notice how I used this die to cut out my words.

*I wanted them shorter- so I ran them back thru the 

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine again & it is now the perfect size for the words!

*I die cut the turtle directly from the Zoo Crew DSP.

*I then colored the turtle with Stampin' Blends-

 Light Smoky Slate; Light & Dark Lemon Lime Twist.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Zany Zoo'

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- die cut stitched circle
  
• Basic Black- 1/4 x 5 1/2"- cut 4 of these
  
• Lemon Lime Twist-2 1/4" strip- die cut stitched square
  
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words onto & die cut
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Zoo Crew DSP

• approx. 2 x 3"- x 4 - all different patterns 
• turtle image 
  

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Light Smoky Slate; Light & Dark Lemon Lime Twist

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Zany Zoo Dies; Stylish Shapes Dies; dimensionals

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Faux Shutter Technique or Fractured card

Isn't this just so cute!

I LOVE THIS card & this TECHNIQUE! 

Here is another Fractured card or Faux Shutter Technique.

I used the Zoo Crew DSP & coordinating 'Zany Zoo' Bundle!

*I will post more photos with info & tips on how to make this card,

including measurements tomorrow.

You can CLICK HERE to see the one I made using the 'Circle Sayings' stamp set!

 

Thanks!!

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

SUSIE 

Inked & Tiled Leaf

I LOVE IT!

The card makes me think of Fall (my favorite time of the year)!

I used the stamp set-

 #161158- Inked & Tiled= $27.00- pg. 95.

AND 

#161157- Inked Botanicals 6x6 DSP (48 sheets)= $12.50- pg. 131.

Notice how I shadow stamped the leaf directly onto the 

card front using Lost Lagoon ink onto the Lost Lagoon card stock.

I then splattered some dots over the stamped leaf using the  

Lost Lagoon Stampin' Write Marker. 

 

How did I do that?

I used the brush tip end, along with the marker lid of my 

Stampin' Write Marker & flicked the ink onto it.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Inked & Tiled'

card stock:

• Lost Lagoon- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Pretty Peacock- 2 3/4 x 3 1/4"
  
• Pretty Peacock- 1 1/2" strip- punch out oval with Double Oval Punch
  
• Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Double Oval Punch
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2 x 3"- stamp leaf onto
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Inked Botancials DSP-

• 1/2 x 4"- stems
  
• 1 1/2 x 5 1/2"- plaid
  

ink:  Lost Lagoon

Stampin' Write Marker:  Lost Lagoon

other:  Lost Lagoon Ribbon; Double Oval Punch; Iridescent Pastel Gems(Balmy Blue); Glue Dots; dimensionals

 

I hope you have a SPECTACULAR Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Simple Saturday!

 

It is SIMPLE Saturday!

Check out today's card using the

#161157- Inked Botanicals DSP= $12.50- pg. 131.

Notice how I shadow stamped flowers in the corners on the card

front using Calypso Coral Ink on Calypso Coral card stock.

I also embossed a piece of Lost Lagoon card stock using the-

#154317- Painted Textured 3D Embossing Folder= $10.00- pg. 169.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Inked & Tiled' (words)

card stock:

• Calypso Coral- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Calypso Coral-  4 1/4 x 1"- punch ends to flag them using the Banners Pick A Punch
  
• Lost Lagoon- 3 x 4"- emboss using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Lost Lagoon- 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Lost Lagoon- 1 1/2" strip- punch out with Double Oval Punch
  
• Very Vanilla- 1 1/4" strip- punch out with  Double Oval Punch
  
• Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Inked Botanicals DSP- 3 x 4"

ink: Calypso Coral

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Double Oval Punch; dimensionals; Banners Pick A Punch; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Wild Wheat)

 

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Masterfully Made DSP

 This is a bright & cheery card using the 

#161192- Masterfully Made DSP= $12.50- pg. 132.

Isn't it just so pretty!

This is one of the cards that the ladies at the assisted living home

made with me this week! 

They all loved the flowers!

Here are the supplies & measurements. 

stamp set:  Sneak Peek- NEW in the upcoming Holiday Catalog & available to purchase 9/1/23!

#162243-'TRANSLUCENT FLORALS' =$26.00

card stock:

• Berry Burst- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4", fold in half for card base & emboss using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Granny Apple Green- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Granny Apple Green- 1 x 5 1/4"
  
• Granny Apple Green- 1 1/2" strip- punch out with Double Oval (Scalloped) Punch
  
• Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words & punch out with Double Oval Punch
  
• 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; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Double Oval Punch; dimensionals

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Inked & Tiled Monochromatic Leaf

 Check out today's monochromatic leaf card.

This is a totally Susie card & I love the way it turned out!

 

I used the stamp set-

#161158- Inked & Tiled= $27.00- pg. 95.

Notice how I layered some DSP behind the leaf.

I used the

#161157- Inked Botanicals 6x6 DSP (48 sheets)= $12.50- pg. 131.

 

Notice how I shadow stamped the leaf directly onto the 

card front using Lost Lagoon ink onto the Lost Lagoon card stock.

I splattered some ink over the stamped leaf using the  

Lost Lagoon Stampin' Write Marker. 

 

How did I do that?

I used the brush tip end, along with the marker lid of my 

Stampin' Write Marker & flicked the ink onto it.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Inked & Tiled'

card stock:

• Lost Lagoon- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Pretty Peacock- 2 3/4 x 3 1/4"
  
• Pretty Peacock- 1 x 5"
  
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut using Reach for the Stars dies (1 1/4" circle)
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2 x 3"- stamp leaf onto
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Inked Botancials DSP- 2 1/2 x 3"- & diagonal cut

ink:  Lost Lagoon

Stampin' Write Marker:  Lost Lagoon

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Reach for the Stars Dies (1 1/4" circle); Glossy Dots (Pool Party); dimensionals

 

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Circle Sayings

 

This is a fun card using the stamp set-

#161348- 'Circle Sayings'= $24.00- pg. 17.

When creating this card I did a technique called 

Fractured card or Faux Shutter Technique.

Didn't it turn out so cool!

And it was so easy!

I just love it! 

I can't wait to create some other fun cards using the technique!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Circle Sayings'

card stock:

• Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Basic Black- 1/4 x 4 1/4" (x4)
• Boho Blue- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
• Boho Blue- 2 1/4 x 2 1/4"
• Basic White- 2 x 2"
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Daffodil Delight; Light Smoky Slate; Light & Dark Boho Blue

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Wink of Stella

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Courage & Faith

This is a pretty stemmed flower card using the- 

#161500- Courage & Faith stamp set= $26.00- pg. 72.

This verse is one of favorites!

 

 Notice how I shadow stamped flower in the background! 

.#160571- Petal Park= $23.00- pg. 37

And don't you love the pretty DSP!

#161192- Masterfully Made DSP= $12.50- pg. 132.

This DSP looks distressed with the typed wording, leaves, etc. in it!

Cool huh!

To the stem I added the smallest flower from the

#160576- Petal Park Builder Punch=$22.00- pg. 149.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Courage & Faith' (words/leaves); 'Petal Park'- flower clusters in background

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 1/4 x 3 1/4"
• Basic Black- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Fresh Freesia- 4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Fresh Freesia- 1" strip- punch out little flowers using the Petal Park Builder Punch
  
• Basic White- 3 x 3"- stamp words & stemmed leaves onto
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper: Masterfully Made DSP- 2 x 4"

ink:  Fresh Freesia & Memento

other:  Petal Park Builder Punch; Tinsel Gems 3 Pack (Fresh Freesia); Black & White Gingham Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Reach For The Stars

 

Check out this fun card using the 

#161175- Stargazing DSP= $12.50- pg. 132,

along with the coordinating stamp set-

#161176- Reach For The Stars stamp set= $25.00- pg. 87.

I cut 4 pieces of DSP that each measure 2 x 2 5/8".

I then bent back the center pieces to make the 'shutter'!

I then added the words to the center of the card.

These DSP pieces are adhered to a Basic White 4 x 5 1/4".

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Reach for the Stars' (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- die cut stitched circle
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card- adhere the DSP rectangles to this
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut stitched circle
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Stargazing DSP-

• 2 x 2 5/8"- cut 4 of these & fold back inside corners to make a shutter
  

ink:  Memento

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels; dimensionals

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Fresh As A Daisy DSP

Here is a quick & easy sympathy card.

 

I just LOVE every piece of DSP in the pack.

It is all just so pretty!

#161289- Fresh As A Daisy DSP= $12.50- pg. 130

Notice how I embossed the card front using the

#154317- Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder- $10.00- pg. 169.

The ribbon is an On Line Exclusive product-

#156408- White Glittered 3/8" Organdy Ribbon= $8.50

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Very Best Occasions'

card stock:

• Pecan Pie-5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Pecan Pie- 1/8 x 3"
  
• Pretty Peacock- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Pretty Peacock- 1 1/4"- punch scalloped oval
  
• Pretty Peacock- 3/4 x 5"
  
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words & punch oval
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Fresh As A Daisy DSP- 3 x 4"

ink:  Pecan Pie

other:  Stampin' Cut & Embossing Machine; Painted 3D Embossing Folder; White 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon; Double Oval Punch; Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE