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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Jungle Pals

Oh my gosh.....aren't these little guys just so cute!!
They just make me smile!!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me 
at my February monthly classes will be making.
 
I used the Sale-a-bration choices-
#162950- Jungle Pals stamp set- FREE with $50 product order
#162973- Jungle Pals Dies= FREE with $100 product order
available thru 2/29/24.
Which of these Jungle Pals is your favorite?
Check out the awesome die I used for this card.
#162679- Delicate Forest Dies= $38.00- Spring mini pg. 17
This die is amazing & has endless possibilities!
I just love it! 
I chose the tiger for my card!
I am a cat lover & just thought he looked adorable walking thru the grass here.
Notice for the background that I used the
#158804- Fern 3D Embossing Folder= $10.00 Annual Catalog pg. 168
The flowers are die cut from the Jungle Pal Dies.
And the words are from the 
#162964- Heartfelt Hellos stamp set- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order.
I stamped the words on a strip of Basic White card stock & punched them out using the 
#162888- Heartfelt Hexagon Punch= $22.00 Spring Mini pg. 12 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  
  • 'Heartfelt Hellos'- (words)
  • 'Jungle Pals' (animals)- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
card stock:
  • Parakeet Party- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Parakeet Party- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss with Fern 3D Embossing Folder
  • Granny Apple Green- 4 x 5 1/4"- die cut with Delicate Forest Dies
  • Granny Apple Green- 4 x 1 1/2"- rip in half for grass
  • Basic White- 1" strip- die cut flowers
    Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words & punch out
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp tiger, die cut & color with Stampin' Blends
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Basic Black; Light & Dark Pumpkin Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Delicate Forest Dies; Jungle Pals Dies- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $100 product order; Fern 3D Embossing Folder; Heartfelt Hexagon Punch; Wink of Stella; Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Trusty Tools Bundle

Here are a couple of fun guy cards!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone will be making at my 
February monthly card classes. 

 I use the 
#162723- Trusty Tools Bundle= $54.75 Spring Mini pg. 56
and coordinating
#162978- Trusty Toolbox DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order.,
thru 2/29/24.
The card is a fun z fold card layout.
It looks like this when standing up!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  
  • Wildlife Wonder- (words- To a Great Guy)
  • Trusty Tools- (words- You're the most Awesome)
card stock:
  • Poppy Parade- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" & fold for card base
  • Gray Granite- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Gray Granite- 2 x 4"- emboss with Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 3 3/4" strip- die cut
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
  • #161744- Holographic Trio Specialty Paper- die cut tools= $10.00 Annual Catalog- pg. 127
designer paper:  Trusty Toolbox-  1 3/4 x 3 3/4" (x 2- one of each pattern shown on card) *FREE Sale-a-bration choice with $50 product order thru 2/29/24
ink:  Pebbled Path
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Trusty Tools Dies; Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Fun tri-fold card

Which do you like better?
They are both the exact same card except for the images/words on the front.
 
Flowers?  OR Watermelon?
 
Everyone joining me at my February monthly classes gets to make this card.
They can choose what they want on the front.
 
This is fun tri-fold card! 
It looks like then when opened up.
I used the #162947- Softly Sophisticated stamp set-
FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $100 product order
(this comes as a bundle & includes an embossing folder too!) 
I used the
#162962- Watercolor Melon stamp set
FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order.
This is a 2 step stamp.
You stamp the leaves/stems first & then stamp the flowers.
These words are also included in this stamp set.
The solid watermelon is just stamped & then punched out using the Modern Oval Punch.
The slice of watermelon is a 2 step stamp.
You stamp the rind, then the watermelon, then the seeds.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:
  • Watercolor Melon
  • Softly Sophisticated
  • Sketched Plaid
card stock:
  • Real Red- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- card base
  • Old Olive- 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp Sketched Plaid 
  • Real Red- 4 1/4 x 9 3/4"- score at 3 1/4 & 6 1/2"
  • Real Red- 3 x 4"- emboss with Basics 3D Embossing Folder (crosshatch)
  • Real Red- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Real Red- 1" strip-punch out Best Label Punch, fold in half & make 'tab' 
  • Basic White- 2" strip-  stamp watermelon & punch out
  • Basic White- 4" strip- die cut with Deckled Rectangle 
  • Basic White- 3 x 4"- for inside of card
inks:  Real Red, Old Olive, Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Deckled Rectangle Dies; Modern Oval Punch; Classic Mat Dots (White); Real Red (&Garden Green) 3/8" Ribbon Combo Pack; dimensionals; glue dots; Best Label Punch (for pull up tab)
OnLine Exclusive:  #161598- Basics 3D Embossing Folder (set of 3)= $30.00
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Monday, February 5, 2024

Bright Skies Bundle combined with Sunny Days DSP

Oh....isn't this such a cute card!
I love the way it turned out.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my 
monthly February stamp classes will be making.
 
I combined the
#162974- Sunny Days DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
with the coordinating
#162794- Bright Skies Bundle= $48.50 Spring Mini pg. 51.
 
Notice the clouds in the sky???
I used the Blending Brush & added Pool Party ink around the 
die cut cloud images.
The inside of the card is cool too.
It has the center pop up when you open it up.
 
This is what it looks like standing up.
Check out the fun pleated DSP that I added to the inside!
I also added some clouds too.  
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Bright Skies'
card stock:
  • Pool Party- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Pool Party- 1 x 4 1/4"- flag end using the Banners Pick A Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for card front- add clouds onto this using Blending Brush, Pool Party ink pad & cloud die cut
  • Basic White- 2" strip- die cut clouds
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp sun onto & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Sunny Days DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
  • 1 x 4"
  • 1 x 4"
  • 4 x 6"- for inside of card- score at 1 1/2"; 3" & 4 1/2"- accordion fold to make pleats
inks:  Pool Party, Memento, Crushed Curry
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Bright Skies Dies; Blending Brush; Banners Pick A Punch; Cloud Punch; Pool Party 3/8" Grosgrain Ribbon; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, February 4, 2024

Flight & Airy DSP

 
Check out these pretty bird cards!
They make me think of Spring!
Both of these cards are made with the exact same paper pieces.

Which do you like better?
THIS- horizontal?
 OR 
THAT- vertical? 

I think that this Flight & Airy DSP is just so pretty!
It is a Sale-a-bration choice that you can 
get for FREE with a $50 product order right now.

Here are the pieces I used to make this card.

  • Boho Blue- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Boho Blue- 1 x 4 1/4"
  • DSP- (birds) 4 x 4"
  • DSP- (blue splatter) 2 x 5 1/2" 
  • Boho Blue- 3 1/4" strip- die cut label
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut label

I also used the 
#162821- Thoughtful Expressions Dies= $37.00 Spring Mini pg. 62 
#161624- Tinsel Gems Three-Pack= $7.50 Annual Catalog pg. 140 
#162759- Baker's Twine Three Color Pack (Flirty Flamingo)= $8.00-
Spring Mini pg. 33
 Let me know which you like layout you like the best!

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

Saturday, February 3, 2024

Most Adored DSP accordion fold

This is an accordion fun fold card using the 
#162976- Most Adored DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order.

I also used the 
#162821- Thoughtful Expressions Dies= $37.00 Spring Mini pg. 75
#162882- Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set= $20.00 Spring Mini pg. 12
#162569- Adorning Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder/Dies= $39.00- Spring Mini pg. 18
This is what is looks like when it is opened up! 

How did I do it?
*DSP- 5 x 11 1/2"- score at 7/8"; 1 3/4"; 4 3/4" & 7 3/4"
I made this card for a special friend that lost her mother-in-law.
 
I think that this fun fold shows off how gorgeous this Gold Foiled Heart DSP is.

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Heartfelt Hexagon'
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Real Red- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Real Red- 3 3/4" strip- die cut
  • Real Red- 1 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White- 3" strip- stamp words onto & die cut
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 4 3/4"
  • Gold Foil- 1" strip- die cut small heart
designer paper:  Most Adored DSP- 5 x 11 1/2"- score at 7/8"; 1 3/4"; 4 3/4" & 7 3/4"
ink:  Real Red
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Thoughtful Expression Dies; Adorning Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder/Dies; Simply Elegant Trim (Gold); dimensionals; glue dots; Simply Scored Scoring Tool

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

Friday, February 2, 2024

Poetic Expressionis Fun Fold

This is a fun fold/gift card holder using the
#162814- Poetic Expressions DSP= $12.50 Spring Mini pg. 61
#162563- Adoring Hearts stamp set= $20.00 Spring Mini pg. 18
#162821- Thoughtful Expressions Dies= $37.00 Spring Mini pg. 62
 It looks like this when it is opened up.

Notice how I cut downward from the top left side of the card to the fold at 1 3/4".
(this is when the card is opened up & all laying flat)
I then used Tear & Tape along the side & bottom to make the pocket.
You can add a gift card, cash or little item to the pocket. 

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Adoring Hearts' (words)
card stock:
  • Boho Blue- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2".  Cut at 1 3/4" from top down to fold when the card is opened up
  • Boho Blue- 2" strip- die cut leaves
  • Boho Blue- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
  • Misty Moonlight- 3 1/4" strip- die cut
  • Misty Moonlight- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3" strip- stamp words onto & die cut
  • Basic White- 2 1/4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Poetic Expressions DSP
  • 1 1/2 x 5 1/4"
  • 2 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  • 3 x 4"
ink:  Misty Moonlight
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Thoughtful Expressions Dies; 2023-2026 In Color Enamel Dots (BoHo Blue); Misty Moonlight 3/8" Boho Braided Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Thursday, February 1, 2024

MORE to Sale-a-brate

There is now MORE to Sale-abrate
February 1-29, 2024
 

Shop & earn even more FREE products during Sale-a-bration.
Here are some of the NEW items that were added.
 
FREE with a $50 product purchase-
  • #162709- Beside Me stamp set
  • #165708- Botanical Layers stamp set
  • #165706- Delightfully Eclectic 12x12 DSP
  • #165712- Just Kiddin 12x12 DSP
  • #165701- Love This Memory Notebook Kit
  • #165698- Robot Buddies Kids Card Kit
  • #165707- Stripes & Splatters 3D Embossing Folders
  • #165711- Sweet Thoughts Memories & More Cards & Envelopes
FREE with a $100 product purchase-
  • #165704- 2023 NEW Core Colors Stampin' Write Markers
  • #165705- Dragonflies Punch
 
Or shop from my OnLine Store here & use this HOST CODE- EDHUFKQ9
 

Cutest Cows criss cross lattice card

Here is another black & white cow card.
I did a criss cross lattice layout using some DSP strips.
Isn't it a cute card!!
You all know that I love black & white cards.
 Here is how I did the criss cross lattice-
I cut 6 DSP strips that measure 1/4 x 4".
I cut 3 each of 2 different patterns.
Notice how I adhered them to the 2 x 5" piece of Basic White card stock.
I laid the 2 end ones on the bottom first & then the middle one.
Then I adhered the 2 end ones on the top & then the center one last.
I turned the card stock over & used my scissors to trim the excess off 
around the edges.
This cow just makes me smile.
I hope he makes you smile too.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Cutest Cow'
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 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 2 3/4" strip- punch out Decorative Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic White-2 x 5"- add DSP strips to this piece
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & diagonally cut ends with scissors
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- punch out Decorative Circle Punch
designer paper:  Rock & Roll DSP- 1/4 x 4" (x 6=3 each of 2 different DSP patterns)
inks:  Memento; Parakeet Party
Stampin' Blends:  Light Petal Pink, Light Basic Black
other:  Cutest Cow Punch; Decorative Circle Punch; Black & White Gingham Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
Online Exclusive- #133782- 2" Circle Punch= $22.00
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

A fun criss cross card

Here is another criss cross card using some strips of DSP!
 
 I used several products from the Bee Mine Suite!
They can be found in the Spring Mini on page 9.
#162554- Bee My Valentine Bundle= $38.50
(stamp set & punch)
#162546- Bee Mine DSP= $12.50
#162557- Adhesive-Backed Hearts & Flowers= $8.00
 
How did I do it?
*4x4" Basic White CS
*Make diagonal lines from corner to corner
*2 DSP strips that measure 1/2 x 6" each.
*Adhere them to the Basic White cardstock about 1" in on each corner.
DO NOT add adhesive in the center.
*Now weave 2 more strips thru each other & adhere them
on each end at the points.
*Flip over & cut off the points on each corner using scissors.
*It now looks like this.
*Adhere a 3/4" square to each of the 4 corners.
*Emboss with an embossing folder.
*Adhere to card front.
*Finish decorating as desired.
Notice the words?
I stamped them onto a 1/2" strip of Basic White CS
and then flagged the ends like this- using the 
#161167- Inked & Tiled Punch Pack- AC pg. 147 = $40.00.
 
NOTE:  Where did these words come from?
I cut apart the word stamp in the 'Bee My Valentine' stamp set.
Isn't this a cool quilt pattern!
 
Notice how I embossed the whole image once I had it adhered together. 
I used the #162947- Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder-
FREE **Sale-a-bration choice with a $100 product order- pg. 14.
**NOTE:  This embossing folder is only available with the 
Softly Sophisticated stamp set as a bundle!

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Bee My Valentine' (words)
card stock:
  • Petal Pink- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Sweet Sorbet- 2 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Sweet Sorbet- 4 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Sweet Sorbet- 1" strip- punch out small hearts
  • Basic White- 4 x 4"
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & flag ends using the Inked & Tiled Punch Pack
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Bee Mine DSP
  • 1/2 x 6" (x4 different patterns)
  • 2 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Sweet Sorbet
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder- Sale-a-bration choice; Bee Builder Punch; Inked & Tiled Punch Pack; Adhesive Backed Hearts & Flowers; dimenionals

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Adorning Hearts criss cross lattice card

Check out this cool heart card!
This is a fun criss cross lattice layout.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me
at my January classes got to make.
 
I used the 
#162570- Adoring Hearts Bundle- Spring Mini pg. 18= $53.00
#162947- Softly Sophisticated Bundle (Embossing Folder)- free SAB choice
#162864- Everyday Details Dies- Spring Mini pg. 28= $34.00
Here is how I did the criss cross lattice-
I cut 6 DSP strips that measure 1/4 x 4"- 3 each of 2 different patterns.
Notice how I added them to the 2 x 5" piece of Basic White card stock.
I laid the 2 end ones on the bottom first & then the middle one.
Then I adhered the 2 end ones on the top & then the center one last.
I turned the card stock over & used my scissors to trim the excess off of the edges.
 Isn't this so pretty!
And just think of the many different ways you could use this
any DSP with this layout & make a criss cross lattice card!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Adoring Hearts' (words)
card stock:
  • Real Red- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card
  • Real Red- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder- SAB choice
  • Real Red- 2 1/4" strip- die cut circle
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut circle
  • Basic White- 2 x 5"- add lattice strips onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Gold- 2 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Gold- 2 3/4" strip- die cut circle
  • Gold- 3/4" strip- die cut 3 small hearts
designer paper:  'Most Adored'- FREE SAB choice with $50 product order
  • 1/4 x 4" (x6)- 3 each of 2 different patterns
ink:  Real Red
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder- SAB choice; Everyday Details Dies; glue dots; dimensionals; Simply Elegant Trim (Gold)
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, January 29, 2024

Fun fold 'latch' card!

This is a fun fold 'latch' card.
Isn't it so pretty!
 
I used the 
#162974-Sunny Days DSP= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a product order.
#162980- Pool Party Crinkled Ribbon= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a product order.
#162947- Softly Sophisticated stamp set- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a product order.
 #162607- Perennial Postage Dies= $33.00 Spring Mini pg. 25
  also used the OnLine product
 #161598- Basics 3D Embossing Folders- package of 3 different images- 
Choose from crosshatch (flowers or dots)= $30.00
 
This is how the right side slides behind the front to form the 'latch'!
So what do you think?
This is what the card looks like when standing up!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  
  • 'Heartfelt Hellos' (words)- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with product order
  • 'Softly Sophisticated' (flowers/stems)- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a product order
card stock:
  • Pool Party- 5 1/2 x 11"- score at 1 11/16"; 3 3/8"; 7 5/8" & 9 5/16" & fold for card base
  • Pool Party- 2 1/2 x 3 1/4"
  • Pool Party- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & flag end with scissors
  • Shaded Spruce- 2 1/4 x 3"
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words & die cut
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
designer paper: Sunny Days DSP- (SAB choice)
  • 4 x 5 1/4"
  • 1 7/8 x 5 1/4"- emboss with the Basic 3D (crosshatch image) Embossing Folder
ink:  Pool Party & Shaded Spruce
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Perennial Postage Dies; Pool Party 5/8" Crinkled Ribbon (SAB choice); Classic Matte Dots (Black);  dimensionals; glue dots
OnLine Product:  Basic 3D Embossing Folder (crosshatch)
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, January 28, 2024

Paper Butterfly Accents

Here is a fun z fold card.
 
 I used these products-
#162593- Perennial Lavender DSP= $12.50- Spring Mini pg. 23
#162611- Purple Fine Shimmer Gems= $8.00- Spring Mini pg. 23
#162612- Paper Butterfly Accents= $8.00- Spring Mini pg. 23 
#162864- Everyday Details Dies= $34.00 - Spring Mini pg. 28
Notice how I colored the butterfly using the
#153611- Blending Brush= $13.00 (set of 3)= $13.00 AC pg. 137
and a Gorgeous Grape ink pad.
Cool huh!
This layout is a called a Stack, Cut & Shuffle card!!
 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set: 'Softly Sophisticated'- FREE SAB choice thru 2/29/24
card stock:
  • Gorgeous Grape- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- fold for card base
  • Highland Heather- 1/4" x 5 1/2"- strips (x2)
  • Highland Heather- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut dotted circle
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut stitched rectangle & stamp words onto it
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
designer paper: 
  • 3 3/4 x 5"- diagonally cut as shown in photo 

ink:  Gorgeous Grape
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Everyday Detail Dies; Paper Butterfly Accents; Purple Fine Shimmer Gems; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Jungle Pals Tiger

Here is a quick post with a peek of a card I made using 
2 Sale-a-bration choices you can get for FREE with a product order.
 
#162973- Jungle Pals Dies- FREE with a $100 product order
#162950- Jungle Pals stamp set= FREE with a $50 product order
These products can be found in the Sale-a-bration mini brochure on pages 12 & 13.
 
I will do a blog post sometime soon
with more photos & details about my cute Tiger card!
 
Gotta run.......
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, January 26, 2024

Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder/Dies

These 2 cards are the exact same DSP.....I just went different directions with the layout.
One is vertical & one is horizontal.
 
Which do you like better?
THIS OR THAT? 
THIS- vertical one
THAT- horizontal one
 
 I used
#162974-Sunny Days DSP= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order.
#162979- Opaque Faceted Gems= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order.
#162612- Paper Butterfly Accents= $8.00- Spring Mini pg. 23 
#162935- Layered Florals Embossing Folder- $11.00- Spring Mini pg. 65
 
Check out the words.
I used the 
#162927- Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder/Dies= $38.00
Spring Mini- pg. 18.
And I brayered over the words to add the color! 
 #162936- Stampin' Brayer= $16.00 Spring Mini pg. 18 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
card stock:
  • Poppy Parade- 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"
  • Pool Party- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 6x6"- die cut words
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper: Sunny Days DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 order
  • 3 x 3"- diagonally cut
ink: Poppy Parade
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder; Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder/Dies;  Stampin' Brayer; dimensionals; glue dots; Opaque Faceted Gems- FREE Sale-a-bration choice; Paper Butterfly Accents
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy stamping!
hugs-
SUSIE