Spotlight on Nature

Check out these cards.........

Which do you like better?

THIS- the vertical one?

OR

THAT- the horizontal one? 

Leave me a comment below & let me know.

I love these NEW products & had fun creating this card using them.

 

I used the 

#163581- Spotlight on Nature stamp set= $23.00 pg. 69

#163384- Unbounded Love Bundle= $54.75- pg. 55

(stamp set & coordinating dies)

#158804- Fern 3D Embossing Folder= $10.00 pg. 129

#163788- Basic Beige 3/8" Bordered Ribbon= $7.50 pg. 113

#163319- Adhesive-Backed Pearl Trio= $7.50- pg. 115

Look at the butterfly.....I made it 3D looking.

 

How did I do it?

Stamp the butterfly 2 times- once onto the Basic White CS card front.

And once onto a scrap piece of Basic White card stock.

With Paper Snip Scissors I fussy cut out the butterfly on the scrap.

I adhered it over the top of the other butterfly- leaving the wings so that they were loose.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  

• 'Spotlight on Nature' (stemmed flower/butterfly)
  
• 'Unbounded Love'  (words)
  

card stock:

• Basic Beige- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Mossy Meadow- 2 3/4 x 4"
  
• Mossy Meadow- 2 3/4 x 4"
  
• Calypso Coral- 1 x 5 1/2"
  
• Calypso Coral- 2 1/2 x 3 3/4"
• Calypso Coral- 1 1/2" strip- die cut scalloped rectangle
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp word onto & die cut rectangle
  
• Basic White- 2 1/4 x 3 3/4"- stamp stemmed flower onto & butterfly in far upper right hand corner
  
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp butterfly onto & fussy cut out with scissors
  
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
  

inks:  Calypso Coral

Stampin' Write Marker:  Mossy Meadow & Calypso Coral

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Fern 3D Embossing Folder; Adhesive-Backed Pearl Trio;

NEW Basic Beige Ribbon;  Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots; Paper Snip Scissors

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

Susie

 

Do you want any of these supplies to create this card?  

Just click on the products below & it will take you to my Online store so you can purchase them.

Unbounded Beauty DSP

 Here is a pretty card using these NEW products!!

Isn't this embossing folder awesome!

And I LOVE this new punch!

 

#163372- Unbounded Beauty DSP= $12.50 pg. 55

#163564- Labeled With Love stamp set= $21.00 pg. 58

#163569- Labeled With Love Punch= $23.00 pg. 58

#163414- Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder= $10.00 pg. 129

#163781- 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems= $8.50 pg. 115

I did fussy cut the flowers/leaves out of the DSP using my Paper Snip Scissors.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Labeled With Love'

card stock:

• Pretty In Pink- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Pretty In Pink- 2 3/4 x 5"- emboss with Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder
• Pretty In Pink- 1 x 4 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 3 x 5 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp label image & words, then punch out with Labeled With Love Punch
  
• Basic White-  4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Unbounded Beauty DSP-

• 2 x 5 1/2"
  

ink:  Pretty In Pink

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder; Labeled With Love Punch; dimensionals; 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems; Paper Snip Scissors

I hope you have a great Thursday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

In The Grove meets Thoughtful Journey DSP

Here is a cool NEW tree die!

I couldn't wait to use it!

Isn't it cool!

 

Check it out......

#163512- In The Grove Bundle= $47.50 pg. 70

You save 10% when you buy the bundle,

but the dies & stamp set can also be purchased separately too.

#163511- In The Grove Dies= $31.00 pg. 70

#164459- In The Grove stamp set= $22.00 pg. 70

Check out the AWESOME background.

It looks like it was watercolored doesn't it!

It is actually DSP!

WOW- so easy!

I used the

#163303- Thoughtful Journey 6x6 DSP= $12.50 pg. 47

WOW!

Look at all of the beautiful colors & watercolored images!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets:  

• 'In The Grove'- tree & Fox
• 'Simply Said'- words
  

card stock:

• Boho Blue- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Boho Blue-  1/2 x 3"- stamp words using Early Espresso ink onto & flag end with Paper Snip Scissors
  
• Old Olive- 1 x 5 1/2"
  
• Old Olive- 2 1/2" strip- stamp trees onto using Mossy Meadow ink & die cut
  
• Early Espresso- 3 3/4 x 5"- die cut tree silhouette
  
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp fox using Pecan Pie ink & die cut
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Thoughtful Journey DSP-

• 3 3/4 x 5"
  

inks:  Early Espresso, Pecan Pie, Mossy Meadow

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; In The Grove Dies; dimensionals

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Thoughtful Journey simple z fold

Awhh.......

I just got this NEW DSP & couldn't wait to create with it last night.

Check out my simple, yet elegant card for today's blog post.

 

I used the

#163303- Thoughtful Journey DSP= $12.50 pg. 47.

These words are from the #163756- Simply Said stamp set= $17.00 pg. 19.

AND then die cut using the

#163709- Happy Little Things Dies= $12.00 Online Exclusive

This is a double z fold card.

It looks like this when it is standing up!

Notice how I added some

#158136- Brushed Brass Butterflies=$10.00- pg. 115

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Simply Said' (words)

card stock:

• Mossy Meadow- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2- score at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4"- fold for card base
  
• Mossy Meadow- 7/8 x 8 1/2"- 2 1/8 & 4 1/4" & fold in half.  Attach to front & inside of card to make a z fold. 
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words & die cut banner
  
• Basic White- 2 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card- stamp words onto
  

designer paper:  Thoughtful Journey DSP-

• 2 x 5 1/4"- for front of card
• 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  
• 5/8"x 4"- for front of card
• 5/8 x 2"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Mossy Meadow

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Happy Little Things Dies; Linen Thread; Brushed Brass Butterflies; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Unbounded Love Suite Fun Fold

 

This is a fun fold card using some NEW products 

that are in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.

It looks like this when it is opened up!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'Unbounded Love' (words)

card stock:

• Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 8 1/2"- score at 5 1/2" & fold for card base
  
• Summer Splash- 3 1/2 x 9"- score at 4 1/2" & fold in half
  
• Summer Splash- 1/2 x 3"
  
• Summer Splash-2" strip- die cut label shape
  
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words & die cut scalloped rectangle
  
• Basic White- 3" strip- die cut stemmed flowers
  
• Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• 2024-206 In Color Glimmer Specialty Paper- 1" strip- punch out flower
  

designer paper:  Unbounded Beauty DSP- 

• 3 x 3"- diagonally cut in half from corner to corner
• 2 3/4 x 4"
  

ink:  Summer Splash

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Unbounded Love Dies; 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots;

Petal Park Builder Punch; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a great day!
Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Color Coach

 

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Would you like to have your own color coach?

You can download & print it.......

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Download the Sample Recipes for the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog!

 

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Attention Shoppers Bundle

Awhh......check out these pretty NEW In Colors!

Petunia Pop; Shy Shamrock; Peach Pie; Pretty In Pink; Summer Splash

 

This is a fun card showcasing LOTS of NEW 2024-2025 Annual Catalog products.

#163644- Attention Shoppers Bundle= $39.50 pg. 65

#163777- 6x6 2024-2026 In Color DSP= $12.50 pg. 139

#63580- Spotlight on Nature Dies= $35.00 pg. 69

#163783- Peach Pie Bordered Ribbon= $7.50 pg. 113

#163824- Pretty In Pink Stampin' Blends= $11.00 pg. 139

#163827- Peach Pie Stampin' Blends= $11.00 pg. 139

#163825- Shy Shamrock Stampin' Blends= $11.00 pg. 139

#163826- Summer Splash Stampin' Blends= $11.00 pg. 139

#163828- Petunia Pop Stampin' Blends= $11.00 pg. 139

#163389- 20224-2026 In Color Resins Dots= $8.00 pg. 115

Notice how I added some Wink of Stella to the flowers to make them sparkle.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  Attention Shoppers

card stock:

• Peach Pie- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Peach Pie- 3" strip- die cut circle
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for card front
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- die cut circle & stamp words onto
  
• Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- stamp flowers onto, color & die cut
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for card front
  

designer paper:  2024-2025 In Color DSP-

• 1 x 3 3/4"- Petunia Pop
• 1 x 3 3/4"- Shy Shamrock
• 1 x 3 3/4"- Peach Pie
• 1 x 3 3/4"- Pretty In Pink
• 1 x 3 3/4"- Summer Splash
  

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Petunia Pop; Shy Shamrock; Peach Pie; Pretty In Pink & Summer Splash

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Attention Shoppers Bundle; Spotlight On Nature Dies; Peach Pie Ribbon; 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Country Flowers Bundle

Check out this pretty card using some 

NEW products from the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. 

I used the

#163411- Country Flowers Bundle= $53.00 pg. 51

#163415- Country Lace DSP= $12.50 pg. 51

I colored the flower using my Stampin 'Blends.

*Dark Misty Moonlight

*Dark Pretty In Pink

*Dark Shy Shamrock 

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Country Flowers'

card stock:

• Misty Moonlight- 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 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp teapot & flowers onto & die cut
  
• Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & diagonally cut ends with Paper Snip Scissors
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

 designer paper:  Country Lace DSP

• 1 x 4" (x3)
• 1  1/2 x 4"
  

ink:  Misty Moonlight, Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Misty Moonlight, Pretty in Pink & Shy Shamrock

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Country Flowers Dies; Paper Snip Scissors; Tinsel Gems Three Pack (blue); dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a wonderful day!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE 

Mediterranean Blooms (Lemons) DSP

This Mediterranean DSP is just gorgeous!

It is blue/white on one side & yellow/greens on other side!!

Check out these flowers/fruit!

I fussy cut these lemons/flowers directly from the DSP.

#163284- Mediterranean Blooms DSP= $12.50 pg. 35

I die cut this pretty circle from the 

#163580- Spotlight on Nature Dies= $35.00 pg. 69.

The label/banner die is from the 

#163666- Hearts & Hugs Dies= $30.00 pg. 61

The words are from the

#162851- Hooray For Surprises stamp set= $20.00 pg. 77

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Hooray For Surprises' (words)

card stock:

• Lemon Lolly- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Daffodil Delight- 3 3/4" strip- die cut circle
  
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words onto & die cut
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Mediterranean Blooms DSP

•  3 3/4 x 5"
• 2 x 3 3/4"- diagonal cut
• lemon/leaves- fussy cut out with scissors from DSP
  

ink:  Old Olive

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Spotlight on Nature Dies; Hearts & Hugs Dies (label/banner); Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots (Lemon Lolly); dimensionals; glue dots; Paper Snip Scissors; Wink of Stella

 

I hope you have a great day!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Unbounded Beauty DSP

Here is a fun card using NEW products.

#163372- Unbounded Beauty DSP= $12.50 pg. 55

#163580- Spotlight on Nature Dies= $35.00 pg. 69 

Wow- Check out these awesome dies

& this gorgeous DSP.  

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'Attention Shoppers' (words)

card stock:

• Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Summer Splash- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
• Summer Splash- 1/2 x 3"
• Summer Splash- 3" strip- die cut circle
  
• Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- die cut circle
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
• 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer Paper- (Petunia Pop)-  1" strip- punch out flower
  

designer paper:  Unbounded Beauty DSP

• 3 x 3"- diagonally cut in half from corner to corner

ink:  Summer Splash

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Spotlight on Nature Die; Petal Park Builder Punch; Summer Splash ribbon; 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems; dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

The NEW 2024-2025 Annual Catalog begins TODAY- 5/1/24!

 WOO HOO!

The NEW 2024-2025 Annual Catalog begins today- 5/1/24!

You can CLICK HERE TO DOWN LOAD the NEW 2024-2025 Annual Catalog! 

If you don't have a catalog yet, you can pick one up at 

one of May stamp classes or 

CONTACT ME HERE to let me know you want one!

 

Mediterranean Blooms DSP

 

Check out this fun card using some NEW products from the

2024-2025 Annual Catalog.

 

I used the-

#162184- Mediterranean Blooms DSP= $12.50 pg. 35.

#163580- Spotlight On Nature Dies= $35.00 pg. 69

The words are from the #163378- Unbounded Love= $25.00 pg. 55

#163417- (Petal Pink)White 1/4" Diagonal Trim Ribbon Combo Pack= 10.00 pg. 113

This is the card that I created & made as my swap for 

our Stampin' Up! trip.  

Here are the pieces as I'm working on them.

And here are all of the cards completed!  

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Unbounded Love'

card stock:

• Night of Navy- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Night of Navy- 3" strip- die cut circle
  
• Balmy Blue- 2 3/4" strip- die cut circle
  
• Basic White- 1 x 4 1/4"- stamp words onto for front of card
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Mediterranean Bloom

• 3 x 4" (top)
• 2 x 4" (bottom)
• Fussy cut Medallion out of the DSP with Paper Snips Scissors
  

ink:  Night of navy

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Spotlight on Nature Dies; Paper Snip Scissors; Tinsel Gems Three-Pack (blue); White 1/4" Diagonal Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Mediterranean Blooms Sneak Peek

 

Here is a sneak peek of a NEW dsp that is in the 

2024-2025 Annual Catalog that starts on 5/1/24!

 

This DSP is called- Mediterranean Blooms.

I love it!

What do you think?

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Adventurous Sky' (words)- available 5/1/24

card stock:

• Night of Navy- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4" & fold for z fold base
  
• Night of Navy- 1/2 x 5 1/2"
  
• Night of Navy- 3" strip- die cut circle
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Basic White-  1" strip- stamp words & die cut
• Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Mediterranean Blooms- available 5/1/24

• 3 3/4 x 5"- diagonally cut 
• Fussy cut with scissors medallion out of DSP
  

ink: Night of Navy

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Spotlight on Nature Dies- available 5/1/24; Iridescent Pearls; White Diagonal Trim Ribbon- available 5/1/24; dimensionals; glue dots; Paper Snip Scissors

Online Exclusive:  Happy Little Things Dies

 

I hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

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You can JOIN MY Iowa Inkers team by CLICKING this link to join!**Please be sure that you are joining with me- Susie Wood!

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Promotion Dates: 1–31 May

Ordering Deadlines

• Phone: 31 May 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
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New demonstrators will receive the following products in their Starter Kit at no additional cost:

• 2024–2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
• 2024–2026 In Color 8-1/2" x 11" (21.6 x 27.9 cm) Cardstock
• 2024–2026 In Color 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper
• 2024–2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers

In addition to the In Color products, new demonstrators will pick $125 worth of products of their choice. They will also receive free business supplies with their order and free shipping. Not to mention all the fun that comes with being a part of our wonderful crafting community.

When a new demonstrator joins, all In Color products will be automatically added to their Starter Kit.