Spotlight On Nature Sneak Peek!

 Oh my.......

here is a pretty sneak peek using some NEW Annual Catalog products.

These products will be available to purchase on 5/1/24. 

You can add them to your wish list!

I used-

*Spotlight On Nature stamp set

*Shy Shamrock card stock

*Shy Shamrock ink pad

*Petunia Pop card stock

*Petunia Pop card stock

*2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems (Petunia Pop) 

When I went to Houston a couple of weeks ago for a

Stampin' Up demonstrator event, I attended an evening class

& made this card there.  

 It is so fun to create using NEW products! 

 

I colored the butterfly purple using 

#151298- Water Painters.

I lightly squeezed my ink pad while shut so that I could get some link onto

the inside of the lid.

I then picked up that ink with the Water Painters & added to the butterfly

so that it was a solid (colored in) image. 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Spotlight On Nature'

card stock:

• Shy Shamrock- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Shy Shamrock- 1/2 x 5 1/2"
  
• Petunia Pop- 3 1/2 x 5"
  
• Petunia Pop- 7/8 x 2 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 3/4"- stamp leaves onto
  
• Basic White- 5/8 x 2"- stamp words onto
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp butterfly & fussy cut out with scissors
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

inks:  Shy Shamrock & Petunia Pop

other:  Petunia Pop Ribbon; 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems; dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Sneak Peek Loveliest Tree

Today I'm sharing something NEW with something OLD when creating this card!

NEW:  Loveliest Tree stamp set

OLD (Retiring):   Double Oval Punch & Fresh As A Daisy DSP

Check out this awesome new stamp set called the

Loveliest Tree!

It will be available on 5/1/24 in the NEW Annual Catalog-

so be sure you add it to your wish list.

I colored directly onto the tree stamp using the brush tip end of the 

Stampin' Write Markers- Early Espresso & Garden Green.

Check out my sky background!!

It came from this rectangle piece directly out of the 

Fresh As A Daisy DSP!

And I added these birds by using the Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker to draw them.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'Loveliest Tree' (words & tree)- available 5/1/24 in NEW Annual Catalog

card stock:

• Azure Afternoon- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Early Espresso- 4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Early Espresso- 1/2 x 3 3/4"
• Early Espresso- 1 1/2" strip- punch out Scalloped Oval Punch
  
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words & punch out with Oval Punch
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Fresh As A Daisy DSP- RETIRING!

• 3 3/4 x 5" of sky/ground print

ink:  Early Espresso

Stampin' Write Markers:  Early Espresso & Garden Green

other:  Double Oval Punch- RETIRING!; dimensionals

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

Easter Bunny card

Awhh........check out this cute little bunny card!!

Isn't he just adorable!!

You all know that I'm a punch girl, so I just love this!

 

I used the

#160272- Easter Bunny stamp set

#160331- Easter Bunny punch

This is how I made the clouds.

I used the #155558- Basic Borders Dies, 

along with a Blending Brush & Balmy Blue ink pad.  

Check out all of the images that these Basic Borders Dies make.

COOL HUH!

MANY of the products I used when creating this card

are on the retiring list.

NOTE that the retiring list is out now & it is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST ONLY!

 Be sure you get everything you want before they are gone forever!

You can click on the link below to see the retiring lists!

2023/2024 Annual  Catalog Last Chance List CLICK HERE!!!

January- April 2024  Mini catalog Last Chance List CLICK HERE!!

NOTE that you can wait until some of these products are discounted in price beginning

April 9th, 2024.

But these items are WHILE SUPPLIES last only & may be sold out by that time.

So I suggest that you don't wait if you really want something.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Easter Bunny'- RETIRING SOON!

card stock:

• Fresh Freesia- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Bubble Bath- 2 3/4 x 3 3/4"
  
• Bubble Bath-1/4 x 3 3/4"
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2 x 3 1/2"- stamp grass onto & make clouds
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp bunny onto & punch out
  
• Basic White- 5/8 x 3"- flag ends with the Banners Pick-a-Punch- RETIRING SOON!
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Bright & Beautiful DSP- this is carrying over into the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. 

•  1 x 5 1/4"
• 1 x 5 1/4"
  

inks:  Memento; Old Olive, Balmy Blue

Stampin' Blends:  Old Olive Light; Bubble Bath Light

other: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Basic Borders Dies- RETIRING SOON!; Easter Bunny Punch- RETIRING SOON!; Banners Pick A Punch- RETIRING SOON!; Opaque Opals (Bubble Bath)- RETIRING SOON!; 3/8" Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack (Bubble Bath)- RETIRING SOON!; Banners Pick-a-Punch- RETIRING SOON!; dimensionals; glue dots; Blending Brush

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

Sending Love Bundle

 

 I know that I love happy mail!

How about you?

Wouldn't this be a great card to send to someone special!

I think this card could be for any occasion.

I used the

#162880- Sending Love Bundle= $54.00 Spring Mini pg. 11.

Did you notice that I die cut my card front using the 

#162607- Perennial Postage Die= $33.00 Spring Mini pg. 25

I just love these dies!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Sending Love'

card stock:

• Pecan Pie- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Pecan Pie- 4 1/4" strip- die cut posts for mailbox
  
• Basic White- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" - adhere DSP & grass & die cut using the largest Perennial Postage Die
  
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- die cut box for package
  
• Smoky Slate- 4 1/4" strip- die cut mailbox
  
• Real Red- 3 x 3"- die cut package for mailbox
  
• Granny Apple Green- 1 x 4 1/4" strip- die cut grass.  Then adhere to Basic White (along with DSP) & die cut using Perennial Postage Die
  
• Silver Foil (from Holographic Specialty Paper)- 2"strip- die cut flag on mailbox
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Regals DSP (Real Red)

• 1 3/4 x 5 1/4" strip- attach to Basic White & die cut
  

ink:  Memento

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sending Love Dies; Perennial Postage Dies; Classic Matte Dots (white); dimensionals

 

I hope you have SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE 

A Little Latte gift

Oh......I just love this whole A Little Latte Suite!!!

Years ago I made a similar box/cup with a different coffee stamp set.

So when I got this bundle earlier this month I just couldn't wait to make a mug.

 

Check out this cute little mug shaped box that I made a few weeks ago

for a friend & gave it to her when we were together in Houston.

See how I made a box first.

And then die cut 2 pieces of card stock layered with DSP for 

both sides of the box to make it look like a mug.

I think it turned out so cute!

Notice how I used a half circle of cardstock that was punched out of the

Decorative Circle Punch to put under the mug.

And I punched the hearts out using the Bee Builder punch!

I used the largest die from the Countryside Corners Dies 

for the mug front/back.

And I then used 2 smaller Countryside Corners Dies to make the mug handle.

Here is the pattern on how to make the box. 

*6 3/4 x 5 1/2" piece of card stock

*score on the long side at 2 3/4 & 4"

*score on the short side at 1 1/4 & 4 1/4" 

*snip the box bottom as shown on the pattern above

*use Tear & Tape to hold the box together

I also made a little gift card holder for my friend too. 

I just took an envelope, folded it in half, cut the top flap in half

with scissors & sealed only the left side- 

so that the right side would remain open

& I could slide a gift card down into.

 

You can CLICK HERE to see another envelope gift card

holder that I have posted on my blog.

This A Little Latte Suite isn't in any catalog publications.

It is only shown as an OnLine Exclusive.

You can CLICK HERE to see the OnLine Exclusive products.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements for the mug.

stamp set:  'Latte Love'

card stock:

• Pecan Pie- 5 1/2 x 6 3/4"- score like shown above in the pattern to make box
• Pecan Pie-  3 1/2 x 4" (x2)- attach DSP to this & die cut using Countryside Corners Dies, making front & bag of mug
  
• Pecan Pie- 2 x 2 1/4" (x2)- die cut handle for mug
  
• Pecan Pie- 2 1/2" strip- punch out Decorative Circle punch & cut in half to use 1 under the mug
  
• Pecan Pie- 2" strip- die cut small banner using Countryside Corner Dies
  
• Petal Pink- 1" strip- punch out 2 small hearts
  
• Petal Pink- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words & punch out with larger heart
  

designer paper:  A Little Latte DSP-

• Fussy cut the mug out of the DSP using scissors
• 3 1/2 x 4" (x2)- adhere to Pecan Pie card stock & die cut using the Countryside Corners Dies, making front & back of mug
  

ink:  Pecan Pie

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Countryside Corners Dies; Decorative Circle Punch- RETIRING SOON; Bee Builder Punch (hearts); Adhesive Backed Swirl Dots - out of stock until approx. 4/15; Natural 3/8" Polka Dot Ribbon- out of stock until approx. 4/22; dimensionals; glue dots; Tear & Tape

 

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Gold Foiled Flowers

Check out these gorgeous flowers!

I used the 

#162589- Gold Foiled Flowers Cards & Envelopes=$10.00- Spring Mini pg. 15

(10 cards & 10 envelopes)- RETIRING SOON!

I cut the card in half & trimmed some off of it so that it would fit on a card front.

So now I have 2 pieces that measure 4 x 5 1/4" that I can attach to colored card stock bases.

I just colored the flowers/leaves with Stampin' Blends.

I added some words & ribbon! 

It is that simple!

Cool huh!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Darling Details' (words)- Annual Catalog RETIRING SOON

card stock:

• Blackberry Bliss- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Gold Foiled Cards (envelopes)- cut the card in half & then trimmed to be 4 x 5 1/4"- Spring Mini Catalog RETIRING SOON
  
• Very Vanilla- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words & punch out with Double Oval Punch
• Blackberry Bliss- 1 1/2" strip- punch out scalloped Double Oval Punch
• Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Blackberry Bliss

Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Blackberry Bliss; Light & Dark Old Olive

other:  Double Oval Punch- Annual Catalog- RETIRING SOON; Gold & Vanilla Satin Edge Ribbon- Annual Catalog RETIRING SOON; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Poetic Expressions

 Here is a quick thank you card I just made 

using the vintage looking dsp called

#162814- Poetic Expressions= $12.50 Spring Mini pg. 61.

 

This dsp is very pretty & reminds me of my grandma. 

It has some great linen looking patterns in it.

I also used the 

#162607- Perennial Postage Dies= $33.00 Spring Mini pg. 25

and the 

#160856- Happy Labels stamp set= $24.00 Annual Catalog- pg. 50 

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  Happy Labels

card stock:

• Wild Wheat- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half
• Wild Wheat- 1 x 4 1/4"
• Boho Blue- 4 x 5 1/4"
• Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with Perennial Postage dies
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Poetic Expressions DSP

• 3 3/4 x 3" (top)
• 3 3/4 x 2" (bottom)
  

ink:  Boho Blue

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Perennial Postage Dies; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Wild Wheat); 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim (Wild Wheat); dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Last Chance Product LISTS!

 

 

 The Last Chance "discount prices" start on April 9th, 2024

but the lists are already posted.

Be sure you get everything you want before they are gone.

2023/2024 Annual  Catalog Last Chance List CLICK HERE!!!

January- April 2024  Mini catalog Last Chance List CLICK HERE!!

Please email me or text me so I can help you!

I can also email you in a PDF form if you would like that.

I am here to answer any of your questions or place your order for you!

IF you place your own order please click on this link to order

from my ON LINE STORE & use this host code- YQYDZP9T 

Thank you!!  

Happy Stamping!!  

Hugs- SUSIE

Happy Spring Sneak Peek

Happy SPRING!!

 

Check out this NEW circle die!

It will be in the NEW 2024-2025 Annual Catalog that begins on 5/1/24!

I just LOVE these NEW circle dies!

These NEW dies are the Spotlight on Nature Dies & are a must to have!!

So be sure to add them to your wish list!

 

WOW.....last week the weather was warm & this week it is cooler.....

but I am excited that Spring is here!

I love the warmer temps, singing of the birds, green grass,

flowers popping up & the buds on the trees opening up.

 

For today's cards I used the

#163469- Flowering Zinnia's DSP= $12.50

You can CLICK HERE to find these in my online store! 

You can order any on line exclusives at my classes too!

It is an Online Exclusive product because it isn't shown in any catalog publications. 

 

Oh my........I so LOVE this DSP!

This Flowering Zinnia's DSP is just gorgeous!

 

 I also used the coordinating  

#163480- Simply Zinnia's Bundle= $52.00

AND the

#163337- Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00

 #163484- Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins= $7.50- out of stock until around 4/29/24

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Excellent Eggs' (words)

card stock:

• Berry Burst- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Berry Burst- 2 1/2" strip- die cut starburst circle
  
• Berry Burst- 3/4 x 3 1/4"
  
• 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:  Flowering Zinnia's

• 3 x 4"- emboss with Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder
• 3 x 3"- flowers
  

ink:  Berry Burst

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Zinnia's 3D Embossing Folder; Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins - out of stock until 4/29/24; Lemon Lime Twist Ribbon (Ribbon Duo Combo Pack); 1 3/4" Circle Punch; dimensionals; glue dots

available on 5/1/24:  Spotlight on Nature Dies (starburst circle)

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

Latte Love fun z fold card

 

Wow- I LOVE this NEW A Little Latte Suite!

Check out this fun z fold card!

This is the card that I made as my swap to take to OnStage in Houston, TX last week.

I used the-

 #163466- A Little Latte Suite Collection= $77.25

includes: Latte Love stamp set & dies; Adhesive Back Dots; Natural Polka Dot Ribbon

 #163461- Latte Love Bundle= $46.75

#163453- A Little Latte 12x12 DSP= $12.50

 #162465- Natural 3/8" Polka Dot Trim= $10.00

 #163464- Adhesive-Backed Swirl Dots= $8.00- out of stock until 4/15

You can CLICK HERE to see this suite in the 

Online Exclusive products!

This is what it looks like when standing up!

You can CLICK HERE to see another card I posted on my blog using this fun z fold!

The card looks like this when it is opened up!

I did fussy cut out the mug, as there isn't a die that coordinates with this.

Isn't it so cute!

This is a totally Susie card. 

 

I punched the hearts out of the  

#162533- Bee Builder Punch= $22.00.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

 

stamp set:  'Latte Love'

card stock:

• Pecan Pie- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/16", 4 1/4" & 5 1/2"- for card base
• Pecan Pie- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"- for front layer
• Pecan Pie- 2 1/2" strip- punch out Decorative Circle Punch & cut in half to put under mug
• Pecan Pie- 7/8 x 2 5/8"
• Petal Pink- 1" strip- punch out small hearts from Bee Builder Punch
  
• Basic White- 5/8 x 2 3/8"- stamp words onto for card front
• Basic White- 2 x 4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Flowering Zinnia's DSP

• Left side= 1"
• Center= 3 x 4"
• Right side= 2"
  

ink:  Pecan Pie

other:  Decorative Circle Punch; Bee Builder Punch; Latte Adhesive Back Swirls- out of stock until April; Natural Polka Dot Trim; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE  

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day 2024!!

I hope you have a FUN & LUCKY DAY!!!

 

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Butterfly rocker card

Check out this fun rocker card.

 

I used the

#162695- Rock & Roll DSP= $12.50 Spring Mini pg. 55

#162612- Paper Butterfly Accents= $8.00 Spring Mini pg. 23

#162851- Hooray For Surprises= $20.00 Spring Mini pg. 13 (words)

#162286- Deckled Circle Dies= $37.00 OnLine Exclusive

 

Isn't this fun!

I am in Houston for Stampin' Up! On Stage.

I will update this post next week with supplies & measurements.

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Everyday Details Fun Fold Easel card

For this tea cup card I used the

#162865- Everyday Details Bundle= $52.00 Spring Mini. pg. 28.

 And the

#16814- Poetic Expressions DSP= $12.50 Spring Mini pg. 61.

I just LOVE these dotted dies from the Everyday Details Dies.

Notice how I stamped everything using Wild Wheat ink.

I lightly colored the flower using Bubble Bath Stampin' Blends.

Check out how I made this an easel card.

I fussy cut out another teacup using my scissors 

& adhered to the inside of the card as the 'stopper'.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Everyday Details'

card stock:

• Bubble Bath- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at  2 1/8" & 4 1/4" & fold for card base
  
• Wild Wheat- 4 x 5 1/4"- for card front layer
  
• Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for card front layer
• Bubble Bath- 1 1/2 x 3 3/4"- for card front layer
• Wild Wheat- 1 x 3 3/4"- die cut with diamond dots for card front layer
  
• Basic White-3" strip- stamp cup/flower & die cut with dotted circle
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp cup/flower & fussy cut out with scissors
  

designer paper:  Poetic Expressions DSP- 

• 5/8" x 3 3/4" (x2)- for card front

ink: Wild Wheat

Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Bubble Bath

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Everyday Details Dies; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Wild Wheat); 3/8" Bubble Bath Ribbon (note- this ribbon has a little silver stitching along the outside edges, so I cut these off to make the ribbon narrower; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Everyday Details Bundle

Check out this pretty bouquet of flowers!

I used the

#162865- Everyday Details Bundle= $52.00 pg. 28 Spring Mini.

Notice how I die cut the center of the DSP rectangle out using the 

Everyday Details Dies.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Everyday Details'

card stock:

• Wild Wheat- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Wild Wheat- 1 x 4 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 7/8"- emboss with Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Basic White-3 1/2" strip- stamp flowers/vase, color with Stampin' Blends & fussy cut out with scissors (there are no dies to cut out this image)
• Basic White- 5/8 x 3 3/4"- stamp words onto & flag ends with the Banners Pick A Punch
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Poetic Expressions DSP- 

• 3 1/4 x 4 7/7"- die cut center using the rectangle Everyday Details Dies

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Light Old Olive, Light Wild Wheat, Light Boho Blue; Light & Dark Bubble Bath

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Everyday Details Dies; Timeworn Type 3D Embossing Folder; Banners Pick A Punch; 2023-2025 In Color Twine (Wild Wheat); 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Wild Wheat); dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE 

Everyday Details Bundle

Awhh- this z fold card makes me think of SPRING!

And the first day of Spring is just one week away on 3/19/24.

 

Check out this cute Robins nest of eggs.

I used the

#162865- Everyday Details Bundle= $52.00 pg. 28 Spring Mini.

I think that these stitched dies are so cool.

Stamped the eggs using Crumb Cake ink & then colored 

them using Stampin' Blends-

Light Old Olive, Light Crumb Cake, Light & Dark Balmy Blue

Every year a have a Robin lay eggs in the outside wreath by our family room door

and these blue eggs make me think of that.  

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Everyday Details'

card stock:

• Balmy Blue- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" for card base
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- die cut zig zag dots along left edge as shown above
  
• Basic White- 3 1/4"- stamp nest & die cut with circle/dot die
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words & die cut with dotted rectangle die
  
• Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Crumb Cake

Stampin' Blends:  Light Old Olive, Light Crumb Cake, Light & Dark Balmy Blue

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Everyday Details Dies; Bakers Twine Three Color Pack (Balmy Blue); Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE