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Sunday, June 16, 2024

Forever Forest

Wishing all of the dad's a "Happy Father's Day" today!
 
For today's card I used
#162054- Forever Forest stamp set= $26.00 pg. 76.
 
This is a great monochromatic card.  
 
What beautiful weather we've had this weekend in Iowa.
We have family camping at our farm this weekend & I thought these
trees were a perfect card to express how lovely our nature is. 
Notice how I shadow stamped the trees to get the 
darker & lighter shades of them.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Forever Forest' (trees); 'Trusty Tools' (words)
card stock:
  • Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Old Olive- 3/4 x 3"
  • Crumb Cake- 3 3/4 x 4 3/4"
  • Basic White- 1/2 x 2 3/4"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Flowering Zinnia's DSP-
  • 2 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Old Olive
other:  Linen Thread; Glue Dots; dimensionals
Online Exclusive:  Adhesive Backed Birds & Dragonflies
 
Today is a bitter sweet day!  As it was 18 years ago my dad died on Father's Day!  And today is also his birthday (6/16).  Oh how much I miss him!
 
So this is a day that I don't particularly like celebrating, but we do- as we need to celebrate the special dads that are still in our life- Deke, Grandpa Axmear (my father-in-law); Nathan, Steve & many nephews.

I hope you have a SPECIAL Sunday & enjoy this Father's Day!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Simple Saturday with Mediterranean Blooms

 It is "Simple Saturday"!

Check out these lemons.
They are from the
#163284- Mediterranean Blooms DSP= $12.50 pg. 35.
 
I fussy cut the lemons directly out of the DSP
using my Paper Snip Scissors.
This card is so bright & cheery!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Labeled with Love' (words)
card stock:
  • Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Lemon Lolly - 7/8 x 4"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Mediterranean Blooms DSP-
  • 3 x 4"
  • strip- die cut lemon/leaves/flowers out of DSP using Paper Snip Scissors
ink:  Old Olive
other:  Paper Snips; Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim; Neutral Adhesive Backed Sequins (gold); dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Friday, June 14, 2024

Mediterranean Blooms thank you

Today's card is showing off this gorgeous 
#163284- Mediterranean Blooms DSP= $12.50 pg. 35.

This is a totally Susie card.
I love the colors, the dsp pattern & different layout of this card.
I LOVE the ribbon.
It is the NEW
#163299- Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim= $8.50 pg. 113.
The words & dots are from the 
#161140- Irresistible Blooms stamp set= $25.00.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
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- 1 x 3 3/4"
  • Night of Navy- 2 3/4" strip- punch out circle with 2 3/8" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words & punch out with 2" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Mediterranean Blooms DSP-
  • 3 x 4"
  • 3 x 3"
ink:  Night of Navy
other:  Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim; Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels; dimensionals; glue dots
Online Exclusive:  2" Circle Punch; 2 3/8" Circle Punch
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Flowering Zinnia birthday card

 

 Awhh- I love this bright & cheery card!

It is simple, yet elegant.
 
I used the
#163468- Flowering Zinnia DSP= $12.50.
And check out these words, as they are from the
#163600- Sweetly Scripted stamp set= $24.00.
 

Notice how I stamped the Zinnias in the corners on the card front 
using the
#163472- Simply Zinnia stamp set= $25.00.
There are also coordinating dies that go with this stamp set
& you can get them all as a bundle!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:  Simply Zinnia; Sweetly Scripted
card stock:
  • Flirty Flamingo-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base.  Shadow stamp Zinnia flowers diagonally across the card front.
  • Flirty Flamingo- 3/4 x 5"- stamp words onto
  • Lemon Lime Twist- 3 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Flowering Zinnia DSP-
  • 1/2 x 3 1/2"- green print
  • 1/2 x 3 1/2"- green print
  • 3 1/2 x 4"- flowers
ink:  Flirty Flamingo
other: Bakers Twine Three Color Pack (Flirty Flamingo); Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Sketched Butterflies

WOW- these butterflies are so pretty!
I love how the 3 of them are connected together & they are all one die.
 
The butterflies are from the 
#163492- Sketched Butterflies Bundle= $44.00
 
I die cut the butterflies 2 different ways.
Which one do you like better?
*2024-2026 In Color Glimmer Paper (Pretty in Pink)
OR
*Pretty in Pink card stock?
 
Everyone that joined me at my June monthly stamp classes
got to make one of these butterfly cards!
Here I added a glimmer butterfly background too so that I could have some sparkle.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  Sketched Butterflies
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 1/2" strip- die cut circle using Spotlight on Nature dies
  • Pretty in Pink CS or Glimmer Specialty Paper- 3" strip- die cut butterflies
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with 2" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 1 5/8 x 5 1/4"- emboss & adhere to top of card front
    Basic White- 1 1/4 x 5 1/4"- emboss & adhere to bottom of card front
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Unbounded Love-
  • 1 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Pretty in Pink
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sketched Butterfly dies; Spotlight on Nature Dies; Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder; 2024- 2026 Shimmer Gems (Pretty in Pink); Pretty in Pink 3/8" Bordered Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
Online Exclusive:  2" Circle Punch
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

10% OFF Stamp & Die Bundles- June 5-30, 2024!

Don't forget about this awesome deal that is going on this month!!!
 
Everyone loves a good deal! And Stampin’ Up! is offering an additional 10% off all stamp and die bundles between June 5-30!
What a great time to take advantage of this sale and add some new bundles to your collection. 
(Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only, that’s a total of 20% discount off individual retail prices on stamp and die bundles!).
You can also save 10% on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. These machines make the perfect crafting partner for stamp and die bundles.
Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.


 

You Are Beautiful

I used a couple NEW products from the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog
when creating this gorgeous card.
#163704- You Are Beautiful stamp set= $24.00 pg. 93
#163765- Frames & Flowers Specialty DSP= $10.00 pg. 29
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at
my monthly June classes will be making!
 
Notice how I stamped the leaf & directly onto the rectangle.
And then I stamped it onto a scrap piece of Basic White CS 
& fussy cut it out with my Paper Snip Scissors & adhered it with dimensionals.
Isn't this just so pretty!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  You Are Beautiful
card stock:
  • Pretty Peacock- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"& fold in half for card base
  • Pretty Peacock- 4 1/4" strip- die cut Deckled Rectangle
  • Lost Lagoon- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Lost Lagoon- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & flag ends with Paper Snip Scissors
  • Basic White- 4" strip- die cut Deckled Rectangle
  • Basic White- 3 3/4" strip- stamp leaf onto & fussy cut out with Paper Snip Scissors
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Frames & Flowers Specialty DSP
  • 1 1/2 x 5"
  • 3/4 x 4"
ink:  Pretty Peacock
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Deckled Rectangle Dies; Pretty Peacock & Gold Ribbon; Adhesive Backed Trio Sequins; dimensionals; glue dots; Paper Snips Scissors
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, June 7, 2024

Spotlighting Technique Dutch Door fold card

WOW- check out this gorgeous card!
It is a black & white card with a splash of purple!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me 
at my June monthly classes will be making.
 
I used the 
#163519-Layers of Beauty Bundle= $56.50 pg. 57

This is a fun fold Dutch Door fold card.
And I did the "spotlighting" technique by only coloring one flower
and leaving the rest of them in black & white!
 
Isn't it cool standing up like this!
I colored the one flower using Stampin' Blends.
This is what it looks like when it is opened up!
Here are the "3" strips of Tear & Tape that I added to the 
card front so that I could adhere the layered flowers piece of card stock to it.
I added some Wink Of Stella over the rose for some added sparkle.
 
So what do you think?
I hope you like it as much as I do.
 
Here are the supplies & the measurements.
stamp set:  'Layers of Beauty'
card stock:
  • Highland Heather- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for card base
  • Highland Heather- 2 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & adhere to the bottom of the card base
  • Highland Heather- 3 1/4 x 4 1/2"
  • Basic Black- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"
  • Basic White- 3 x 4 1/4"- stamp flowery image onto this for card front
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & flag end with Paper Snips
  • Basic White-2 3/4 x 2 3/4"- stamp single rose/leaves onto, color with Stampin' Blends & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Perennial Lavender- 1 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Highland Heather & Dark Old Olive
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Layers of Beauty Dies; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; Purple Fine Shimmer Gems; Tear & Tape
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Thoughtful Journey DSP

Check out this pretty card.
I just love this DSP!
It is the
#163303- Thoughtful Journey DSp= $12.50 pg. 47.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my
June monthly classes will be making!
Look at all of the colors & different scenes.
Cool huh!

This card could be used for many different occasions.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Simply Said'
card stock:
  • Boho Blue- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base.  Emboss using Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
  • Boho Blue- 3 1/4 x 3 1/2"
  • Mossy Meadow- 3 1/2 x 3 3/4"
  • Mossy Meadow- 1 x 2 1/4"
  • Mossy Meadow- 1/2 x 3"
  • Basic White- 7/8 x 2"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Thoughtful Journey DSP
  • 3 x 3"- cut into 1" strips (x3)
ink:  Mossy Meadow
other:  Stampin' Cut & Embossing Machine; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim; Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds; Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins (Gold); dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

SALE=10% off stamp set & die bundles 6/5 thru 6/30/24!

WOO HOO!! 
We all love a good deal-
which is why Stampin' Up! is offering an additional 10% off all stamp and die bundles! 
Between June 5-30, 2024 take advantage of the sale and add some new bundles to your collection. 
 
Plus, you can save 10% on the 
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. 
These machines make the perfect crafting partner for stamp and die bundles. 
 
With these offers, you can save time and money!
 
Thank you!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE



 

Encircled in Nature Masculine card

Check out this gorgeous tree card!
I love the way it turned out.
 
Change the words & this card would be a great
birthday card or sympathy card too!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my
June monthly classes will be making.

I used the-
#163269- Encircled in Nature Bundle= $54.00- on SALE 10% off= $48.60 
Notice the flecks in the sky?
I made them by flicking my Night of Navy Stampin' Blend. 
 
Notice how I shadow stamped the cluster of trees?
Just stamp them once, lift & stamp again without reinking your stamp.

For some added contrast I stamped the tree onto the DSP
& then die cut it.  
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
 
stamp set:  Encircled in Nature; Gone Fishing (words)
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake-  4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base.  Emboss the front of the card with the Timber 3D Embossing folder. 
  • Night of Navy- 4 x 4"- die cut circle out of the center
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"- stamp trees in center of this & flick dots onto with Stampin' Blend.  Then adhere this to the back side of the 4x4" Night of Navy CS that has the center circle cut out.
  • 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:  Country Woods DSP 
  • 3/4 x 5 1/4"
  • 3" strip- die cut trees
ink:  Night of Navy
Stampin' Blends:  Night of Navy
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Encircled in Nature Dies; Timber 3D Embossing Folder; dimensionals; glue dots; Linen Thread; Opal Rounds Assortment; Adhesive Sheets
Online Exclusive:  Encircled in Nature Bundle; Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds; 1 3/4" Circle Punch

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

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

To Market Bouquet of Flowers

Check out this pretty bouquet of flowers!
Which one do. you like the best?
*Real Red?
*Peach Pie?
*Blackberry Bliss?
 
These flowers are from the
#163421- To Market DSP= $12.50 pg. 39.

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my
June monthly classes will be making. 
Check out these die cut words.
They are from the 
#161594- Wanted to Say Dies- pg. 85

 Here are the supplies & measurements.
card stock:
  • Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Garden Green- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Garden Green- 1 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic Black- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 1" strip- die cut words 
  • Basic Beige- 3 3/4 x 5"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  To Market DSP- 
  • 2 x 4" (green)
  • strip- punch out bouquet of flowers using the Modern Oval Punch
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Wanted to Say Dies; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Modern Oval Punch; Linen Thread; Transparent Adhesive Backed Dots; dimensionals; glue dots; Adhesive Sheets

I hope you have a great Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, June 3, 2024

To Market DSP


Here is a cute flower bouquet card!
This card could be used for many different occasions!
 
I punched these flowers out of the 
 #163241- To Market DSP= $12.50 pg. 39
using the 
#162234- Modern Oval Punch= $23.00 pg. 17.
 
Which bouquet of flowers do you like better?
*Real Red flowers
*Peach Pie flowers
OR
*Blackberry Bliss flowers
Check out how stamped the words on a tab using the 
#163538- Keeping Tabs Punch= $23.00 pg. 59
OR you could also use the 
#163539- Keeping Tabs Dies= $12.00 pg. 59
I then cut off the top 1/2 of the tab & then
tucked it in underneath this strip of Garden Green cardstock.
#163241- To Market DSP= $12.50 pg. 39
This DSP is so versatile.
I love the flower/plaid/checked/woodgrain prints!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Keeping Tabs' (words)
card stock:
  • Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Garden Green- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Garden Green- 1 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic Beige- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss with Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2" strip- punch out tab
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  To Market DSP- 
  • 2 x 4" (green)
  • strip- punch out bouquet of flowers using the Modern Oval Punch
ink:  Garden Green
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Keeping Tabs Die OR Punch; Linen Thread; Transparent Adhesive Backed Dots; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Thoughtful Journey DSP sympathy card

WOW!
This DSP is just so pretty!
I love the way this card turned out.
As here is a quick sympathy card I made.
I used the
#163303- Thoughtful Journey DSP= $12.50 pg. 47 
#160416- Something Fancy stamp set= $23.00 79
Check out the brass Dragonflies.
#162743- Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds= $8.50
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Something Fancy' (words)
card stock:
  • Pretty Peacock- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base.  Emboss with Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
  • Pretty Peacock- 1/2 x 3 1/2"
  • Pretty Peacock- 1 x 2 1/2"
  • Wild Wheat- 3 1/2 x 4 1/4"
  • Wild Wheat- 1/2 x 4"- flag ends with scissors
  • Basic White- 3/4 x 2 1/4"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Thoughtful Journey DSP- 
  • cut 3 x 4" and then cut into 3 strips that are 1 x 4"
ink:  Pretty Peacock
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Pretty Peacock & Gold 3/8" Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
Online Exclusive:  Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, June 1, 2024

Simple Saturday- You Are Beautiful

It is Simple Saturday!
Check out today's card! 

I use the NEW
 #163704- You Are Beautiful stamp set= $24.00 pg. 93
#163372- Unbounded Beauty DSP= $12.50 pg. 55
#163781- 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems= $8.50 pg. 115
#163783- Peach Pie 3/8" Bordered Ribbon= $7.50 pg. 113
I love this proverb, as it is some very wise advice.
 
This stamp set is a Million Dollar Achiever- Margaret Van Vliet's stamp set.
She & her husband Leo are very dear friends from California.
Deke & I met them years ago thru Stampin' Up & treasure the times we get to see them.

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'You are Beautiful'
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Peach Pie- 3 x 4"
  • Pumpkin Pie- 2 3/4 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 3 1/2"- stamp words onto for card front
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Unbounded Beauty- DSP-
  • 3 x 4"
ink:  Pumpkin Pie
other:  Peach Pie 3/8" Bordered Ribbon; 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer Gems; dimensionals; glue dots

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