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Sunday, August 27, 2023

Autumn Leaves Sneak Peek!

Check out this gorgeous fall card!
This is a card I made to take this weekend to a 
Stampin' Up! Leaders Event with me.
I love the way it turned out.  
It is a totally Susie card!

This stamp set is a sneak peek from the upcoming Holiday Catalog.
You can order from this catalog on 9/6/23.
I used the NEW bundle- 
#162186- Autumn Leaves Bundle= $55.75
Check out the all of these cards!!!
I will update this post with the supplies & measurements soon.
It was wonderful to get together & see many of my 
Stampin' Up! friends from all over the world.
I am headed home & to the airport early this morning.

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

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Everyday Thanks!

Here is a fun card that makes me think SCHOOL!
With school starting this week I just had to create a card using this set-
#161528- Everyday Thanks= $23.00- pg. 60

Aren't the pencils cute!
NOTE:  I did use my Paper Snips & fussy cut them out with scissors.
Notice the circle dies!
They are a SNEAK PEEK of a new set of Deckled Circle Dies that are
in the upcoming Holiday Catalog & available to purchase on 9/6/23.
You will forsure what to add them to your wish list!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:  'Everyday Thanks' (pencils); 'Happy Labels' (words)
card stock:
  • Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Real Red- 2 1/2 x 5 1/2"
  • Real Red- 3 1/2" strip- die cut deckled circle
  • Daffodil Delight- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3" strip- die cut deckled circle
  • Basic White- 3" strip- stamp pencils, color with Stampin' Blends & fussy cut out with scissors
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for the inside of card
designer paper:  Delightfully Eclectic 12x12 DSP-  2 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Crumb Cake; Smoky Slate; Real Red; Daffodil Delight
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Deckled Circles Dies- available on 9/6/23 in the upcoming Holiday Catalog; Paper Snips; dimensionals

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

Friday, August 25, 2023

THIS or THAT?

This is the card that I made Nathan for his birthday this week!
 
I used the Misty Moonlight DSP from the
#161641- Neutrals 6x6 (40) DSP= $12.50- pg. 133.
 
Check out both cards below!
I cut the EXACT same pieces for both cards, but laid they out totally different!
Which one do you like better?
THIS- straight dots card?
OR 
THAT- the diagonal stripped card?
I really like both cards!
As Misty Moonlight is one of favorite colors! 
And how can you ever go wrong with Crumb Cake- it is a go to color for me!

It is amazing to me when looking at them that they are both made with the exact same pieces.
I like to be "different"- so the diagonal card layout is just that!  

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Level Complete' (words)
card stock:
  • Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 3 1/4"
  • Crumb Cake- 2 1/2" strip- punch out Decorative Circle Punch
  • Crumb Cake- 1/2 x 2 3/4"- flag ends with Banners Pick A Punch
  • Basic White- 2" strip- punch out with 1 3/4" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Neutrals DSP- Misty Moonlight
  • 3 x 4"
  • 2" strip- die cut stars
ink:  Misty Moonlight
other: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Beautiful Balloons Dies; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Boho Blue); Silver Threaded Twine; Decorative Circle Punch; Banners Pick A Punch (to flag end of words); dimensionals; glue dots
On Line Exclusive item: 1 3/4" Circle Punch
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Star birthday card

This is a fun star birthday card!!!
I made it for our son-in-law Steve's birthday (that is next week).
 
I used the Misty Moonlight DSP from the
#161641- Neutrals 6x6 (40) DSP= $12.50- pg. 133.
Notice how I die cut the stars out of the DSP using the
#161456- Beautiful Balloons Dies= $34.00- pg. 155.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Level Complete' (words)
card stock:
  • Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 3 1/4"
  • Crumb Cake- 2 1/2" strip- punch out Decorative Circle Punch
  • Crumb Cake- 1/2 x 2 3/4"- flag ends with Banners Pick A Punch
  • Basic White- 2" strip- punch out with 1 3/4" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Neutrals DSP- Misty Moonlight
  • 3 x 4"
  • 2" strip- die cut stars
ink:  Misty Moonlight
other: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Beautiful Balloons Dies; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Boho Blue); Silver Threaded Twine; Decorative Circle Punch; Banners Pick A Punch (to flag end of words); dimensionals; glue dots
On Line Exclusive item: 1 3/4" Circle Punch
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Bird's Eye View

WOO HOO!
Today is our first day of school for this 2023-2024 year.
With the heat, school will be releasing at noon today.
I can't wait for the kids to get here so I can hear all about their first day of school!
 
I just couldn't resist making this card using the adorable bird from the
#161436- Bird's Eye View= $20.00- pg. 48.
 
And check out the DSP that I made the words with!
#161640- Delightfully Eclectic 12x12 DSP (48 sheets)= $30.00- pg. 129.
I just used my scissors & cute out the alphabet blocks from the DSP.
Notice this ribbon?
It is a sneak peek from the upcoming Holiday Catalog 
& it will be available to purchase on 9/6/23.
It is from the Copper & Natural Ribbon Combo Pack.
It is wide, so I cut it in half & frayed it for today's card.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Bird's Eye View'
card stock:
  • Pretty Peacock- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut tag
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  
  • Delightfully Eclectic DSP- cut out alphabet letters with scissors
  • Neutrals DSP (Crumb Cake)- 3 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Write Marker- Basic Black (to write words onto the books)
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Pecan Pie; Light Crumb Cake; Light Daffodil Delight; Light Pretty Peacock; Light Basic Black
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Tailor Made Tag Dies; Paper Snips; dimensionals; Natural Ribbon- available 9/6/23 in the upcoming Holiday Catalog
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Everyday Thanks

Check out this CUTE get well card!!
 
I used the
#161528- Everyday Thanks= $23.00- pg. 60.
AND I also used a couple of NEW Holiday Catalog Sneak Peeks 
that will be available to purchase on 9/6/23!
*Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs (Red)
*So Sincere stamp set
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:
  • 'Everyday Thanks' (bandaids)
  • 'So Sincere' (words)- available 9/6/23
card stock:
  •  Real Red-  4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Real Red-  1/2 x 4 1/4"
  • Real Red- 1 1/2" strip- punch out scalloped Oval
  • Crumb Cake- 3 1/2 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card
  • Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out Oval
    Basic White-
    4 x 5 1/4" for inside of card
designer paper:  Regals 6x6 Assorted DSP pack
  • 1 x 3 3/4"
ink:  Crumb Cake
Stampin' Blend:  Dark Real Red
other:  Double Oval Punch; Real Red (& Burlap Ribbon) Combo Pack ; dimensionals; glue dots; Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs (Red)- available 9/6/23
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, August 21, 2023

Construction Zone

Here is a fun card for a guy of any age- young or old!
I used the cute new stamp set-
#161582- Construction Zone= $23.00- pg. 81.

 Did you notice the SNEAK PEEK?
Check out the COOL NEW Deckled Circle Dies 
that I cut the truck out of.
These NEW Deckled Circle Dies are in the upcoming Holiday Catalog
& available to purchase on 9/6/23!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Construction Zone'
card stock:
  • Boho Blue- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic Gray- 1/2 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic Gray- 3" strip- die cut Deckled Circle
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp truck & die cut with Deckled Circle
  • Basic White- 5/8 x 2 3/4"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  2023-2025 In Color- Boho Blue
  • 2 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Basic Gray
Stampin' Blends:  Light Boho Blue; Light Basic Black; Light Smoky Slate
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Deckled Circle Dies- available to purchase on 9/6/23; Classic Matte Dots (white); dimensionals

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

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Countryside Inn DSP Zig Zag card

Here is another zig zag card layout!
I think that it is a neat quilt like pattern!
 
I used the
#161467- Countryside Inn DSP= $12.50- pg. 129.
 
 How did I do it?
I cut 5 strips that are 1 x 2 1/2" each.
I folded each corner inward, alternating each corner
to make this zig zag fold.
I attached them onto a pieces of cards stock that measures 2 1/2 x 5 1/4".
Check out these words!
They are a sneak peek from a NEW Holiday Catalog stamp set-
#162283- So Sincere= $24.00.
This is an awesome stamp set of different words 
that you'll want to be sure you add to your wish list!
This stamp set will be available to purchase on 9/6/23!

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'So Sincere'- available 9/6/23!
card stock:
  • Night of Navy- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Night of Navy- 2 3/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Night of Navy 1/4 x 2 1/2"
  • Boho Blue- 2 1/2 x 5 1/4"
  • Boho Blue- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Double Oval Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Countryside Inn DSP
  • 1 x 2 1/2" (x5)
  • 1 1/8 x 5 1/4"
ink: Night of Navy
other: Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio (White); dimenionals; Double Oval Punch
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Simple Saturday!!

It is SIMPLE Saturday!
Check out today's card.
Don't you like this fun birthday card?
It looks like a quilt pattern to me!
 
This is a zig zag card using the 
#161449- Bright & Beautiful 6x6 DSP= $12.50- pg. 129.

How did I do it?
I cut 5 strips that are 1 x 2 1/2" each.
I folded each corner inward, alternating each corner
to make this zig zag fold.
I attached them onto a pieces of cards stock that measures 2 1/2 x 5 1/4".
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Go To Greetings'
card stock:
  • Fresh Freesia- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Fresh Freesia- 2 1/2 x 5 1/4"
  • Bubble Bath- 2 3/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Bright & Beautiful DSP- 1 x 2 1/2" (x5)
ink:  Fresh Freesia
other: Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins
 
I hope you have a SPECTACULAR Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, August 18, 2023

Supremely Awesome


Isn't this a fun card!
As who doesn't love pepperoni pizza! 
 
I used the 
#161560- Supremely Awesome stamp set= $26.00 pg. 80.
This is my favorite fold!
It is a z fold card 
& looks like this when standing up!
Check out the vertical words!
They are a sneak peek from a NEW Holiday Catalog stamp set-
#162283- So Sincere= $24.00.
This stamp set will be available to purchase on 9/6/23!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:
  • 'Supremely Awesome'
  • 'So Sincere'- available 9/6/23 in the upcoming Holiday Catalog
card stock:
  • Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- z fold for card base
  • Real Red- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Real Red- 3/8 x 2 3/4"
  • Basic Black- 3 x 4"
  • Basic White- 2 3/3 x 3 3/4"- stamp chef onto & color with Blends
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp pizza, fussy cut out with scissors & pop up with dimensionals
    Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Delightfully Eclectic DSP- 2 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Gray Granite, Light Daffodil Delight, Light Real Red, Light Cherry Cobbler, Light Copper Clay, Medium Natural Tone Blend
other:  Paper Snips; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, August 17, 2023

One Horse Open Sleigh DSP!

WOW- aren't these card just gorgeous!!
I like them both & not sure which I like better!
 
Which do you like better?
THIS- the Early Espresso card base?
OR
THAT- the Lost Lagoon card base?
 Notice how I added snowflakes!
These little which adhesive backed snowflakes are an On Line Exclusive-
#162129- Adhesive Backed Snowflake Assortment= $8.00
They come in 3 different colors & 3 different sizes!
The snowflakes I stamped along the outside edge & the words are a sneak peek
from the upcoming NEW Holiday Catalog & are available on 9/6/23!
#162158- Sparkling Snowflakes= $20.00
Check out the DSP!
 This gorgeous DSP is from the On Line Exclusive DSP-
#162118- One Horse Open Sleigh 6x6 DSP= $12.50.
This is a center gate fold & looks like this when opened up! 
These inside words are a sneak peek from the upcoming 
Holiday Catalog & are available on 9/8/23!
#161200- Stars at Night= $24.00
I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Gone Fishing

 Check out this fun guy card!
It could be for a birthday, retirement, father's day or any masculine occasion.

I used the
#161542- Gone Fishing Bundle= $49.50- Annual Catalog pg. 79
AND the coordinating
#161534- Let's Go Fishing DSP= $11.50- Annual Catalog pg. 131.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Gone Fishing'
card stock:
  • Pebbled Path- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Boho Blue- 2 x 4 1/2"- emboss with Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder
  • Boho Blue- 1/2 x 4 1/4"
  • Boho Blue- 1 1/4" strip- die cut lure
  • Very Vanilla- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words & die cut with Stylish Shapes Stitched Circle
  • Very Vanilla-1 1/2" strip- stamp lures & die cut
  • Very Vanilla-4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Let's Go Fishing
  • 2x4"- blue denim
  • 3x3"- lures
  • 1 3/4 x 3"- stripes
inks:  Pebbled Path & Boho Blue
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder; Gone Fishing Dies; Stylish Shapes Dies; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Boho Blue); Boho Blue Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Earthen Elegance Suite

 
WOW!  
Have you noticed this modern & trendy Earthen Elegance Suite Collection
 that is on pages 70-71 in the Annual Catalog!

This is a simple, yet fun card!!
This layout just showcases the DSP just beautifully!
The inspiration from my card is from my friend Sandy Carlson.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Earthen Textures' (words)
card stock:
  • Pebbled Path- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Pebbled Path-2 3/4" strip- die cut largest circle from the Reach for the Stars Dies
  • Misty Moonlight- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"
  • Misty Moonlight- 2 1/2" strip- die cut leaf branch
  • Moody Mauve- 3 1/4 x 4 1/2"
  • Moody Mauve- 2" strip- die cut leaf branch
  • Very Vanilla- 1/2 x 2 1/2"- stamp words onto & flag ends with Paper Snips
  • Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper: Earthen Elegance DSP- 
  • 2" strip- die cut vase
  • 1 3/4 x 3"- Pebbled Path print
  • 1 x 2 3/8"- Misty Moonlight print
  • 1 7/8 x 2 3/8"- Multicolored print
ink:  Pebbled Path
other:  Stampin 'Cut & Emboss Machine; Reach for the Stars Dies (circle); Earthen Textures Dies; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Pebbled Path); Paper Snips; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, August 14, 2023

Trucking Along

This is a cute little red truck!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me 
at my August monthly classes will be making!
 
I used the
#162299- Trucking Along stamp set= $24.00 
*NOTE that there is a coordinating PUNCH that goes with this stamp set, 
but it is currently out of stock until around 10/1/23.
There are LOTS of different images for many different occasions.
Look closely at the DSP!
 
It is from the 
#161534- Let's Go Fishing DSP= $12.50- pg. 131.
I wanted some red lines added to it to coordinate more with my truck card.
So noticed how I used a ruler & a Dark Red Stampin' Blend 
& drew lines in the DSP!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:  'Trucking Along' & ' Wildlife Wonder' (Birthday words)
card stock:
  • Pebbled Path- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Pebbled Path- 1 x 5 1/2"- stamp words on far right side
  • Pebbled Path-  2 3/4" strip- die cut stitched Rectangle
  • Very Vanilla- 2 1/2" strip- die cut stitched Rectangle & stamp truck onto
  • Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper: Let's Go Fishing- 4 x 2"
inks:  Memento & Real Red
 Stampin' Blends:  Dark Real Red; Crumb Cake; Light Smoky Slate; Light Pebbled Path
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder; Nested Essentials Dies; Real Red Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Classic Matte Dots (Vanilla)
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Inked & Tile White Wash card

 Look at this pretty leaf card!!
It is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my 
August monthly classes will be making!
 
Check out the White Washed 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 Wash technique.
This is a fun z fold card.

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Inked & Tiled'
card stock:
  • Pretty Peacock- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 18" & 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Pretty Peacock- 4 1/4" strip- die cut stitched rectangle
  • Pretty Peacock-1 x 3 1/2"
  • Lost Lagoon- 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp leaf all over; emboss with Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- stamp leaf/words & die cut stitched rectangle
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- 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 SPECIAL Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE