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Saturday, June 22, 2024

Thoughtful Journey Simple Saturday

It is Simple Saturday.......check out this gorgeous card!
I used the awesome
#163303- Thoughtful Journey 6x6 DSP= $12.50 pg. 47
Don't you just love it!
This is a great card for any occasion.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set: 'Keeping Tabs' (words)
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 5 1/2"
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words onto & die cut using the Happy Little Things Banner die
  • 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 SPECIAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, June 21, 2024

Unbounded Love Bundle

Awhh- this Unbounded Love Bundle is awesome!
 
Check out today's card.
I used the
#163384- Unbounded Love Bundle= $54.75 On Sale= $48.75 pg. 55
#163375- Flowers of Beauty Dies= $37.00 pg. 55
#163372- Unbounded Beauty DSP= $12.40 pg. 55
#163771- 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer 12x12 Specialty Paper= $11.00 pg. 55
#163781- 2024-2026 Shimmer Gems= $8.50 pg. 115
#163785- Petunia Pop 3/8" Bordered Ribbon= $8.00 pg. 113
#163414- Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder= $10.00 pg. 129
Isn't this just such an elegant card!
I love the way it turned out!
I hope you like it too!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Unbounded Love' (words)
card stock:
  • Petunia Pop- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Petunia Pop- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Petunia Pop- 1 x 4 1/4"
  • Petunia Pop- 1 3/4" strip- die cut stitched rectangle
  • Petunia Pop- 4 1/4" strip- die cut sprigs, leaves/flowers
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 3 x 4"
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- die cut rectangle & stamp words onto it for card front
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • 2024-2026 In Color Glimmer Specialty Paper- 2" strip- die cut sprigs
designer paper:  Unbounded Beauty DSP- 2 3/4 x 3 3/4"
ink:  Petunia Pop
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Unbounded Love Dies; Flowers of Beauty Dies; Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder; Petunia Pop 3/8" Bordered Ribbon; 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems; dimensionals; glue dots
 
Wishing you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Love & HUGS!
SUSIE

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Happy Anniversary to me!

Hip Hip Hooray!!
Yesterday I celebrated my 23rd Stampin' Up! Anniversary as a demonstrator!
Yes- I can't believe that I have been sharing my love of 
Stampin' Up! for so long.
 
A special "thank you" to all that have stamped with me over the years!
I treasure each of you & am so thankful
that stamping has connected us! 
I am very lucky to have gotten to met so many dear friends
over the years that stamp with me! 
I am truly BLESSED!!

If you have ever stamped with me 
please leave me a comment below on how long ago we met.
Today's card is actually one that I got from Stampin' Up!
Isn't it just so cute!
I thought today was the perfect day to share it with you.

There were several NEW products used when creating this card.
 Check out the supplies & measurements below.
 
stamp set:  'Round We Go' (words)
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Melon Mambo- 1/2 x 3 1/2"
  • Daffodil Delight- 1/2 x 3 1/2"
  • Granny Apple Green- 1/2 x 3 1/2"
  • Granny Apple Green- 1" strip- punch out 4 leaves
  • Pumpkin Pie- 1/2 x 3 1/2"
  • Pumpkin Pie- 1" strip- punch out 2 flowers
  • Gorgeous Grape- 1/2 x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White-  2 1/2" strip- punch out with Heartfelft Hexagon Punch & stamp words onto center, then adhere flowers/leaves
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Cute Crochet 3D Embossing Folder; Heartfelt Hexagon Punch; Petal Park Builder Punch; Glossy Dots Assortment; mini dimensionals
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Trusty Tool Fun Fold Easel Birthday Card

Happy Birthday to Deke!
Today is his birthday.
If you see him out & about- tell him "Happy Birthday"!
 
This is the card that I made for him.
I used the 
#163274- Trusty Tools stamp set= $24.00 pg. 80 (hammer & inside words)
#163436- Take to the Sky DSP= $12.50 pg. 37
#163756- Simply Said stamp set= $17.00 pg. 19 (words)
#163338- Adhesive-Backed Textured Dots= $8.00 pg. 115
 
For the inside of the card I added a cute easel.
Notice how I colored the hammer by blending the ink using a Blender Pen. 
NOTE:  When using Classic Night of Navy ink- you can make the color bled if you
lightly go over it using a plain Stampin' Blend. 

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Trusty Tools' & 'Simply Said'
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- 2 x 4"- layer for card front
  • Night of Navy- 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"- for inside of card
  • Smoky Slate- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"- layer for card front
  • Smoky Slate- 2 1/4 x 2 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Smoky Slate-  4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for inside easel- score at 1/4", 1" & 2 1/4"- make end pointed
  • Basic White- 1 3/4 x 3 3/4"- stamp hammer using Night of Navy ink pad
  • Basic White-1/2" strip- stamp words onto & diagonally cut ends with Paper Snips for card front
  • Basic White- 2 x 2"- stamp words onto diamond shape for inside of card easel
  • Basic White-  4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Take to the Sky DSP
  • 1 x 5 1/4" (x2)- for front of card.
  • 1 x 5"- for inside easel
ink:  Night of Navy
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Simply Scored Scoring Tool; Blender Pens; Glue Dots; Dimensionals; Paper Snip Scissors; Paper Trimmer

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Attention Shoppers birthday cake

Check it out.......
Here is a sweet birthday cake using the 
#163644- Attention Shoppers Bundle= $39.50 Sale= $35.00 pg. 65
 
I stamped the words onto a strip of Basic White card stock & die cut them using the
#163709- Happy Little Things Dies= $12.00 Online Exclusive 

The spotted DSP is from the
#161449- Bright & Beautiful 6x6 DSP= $12.50 pg. 97 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Attention Shoppers'
card stock:
  • Fresh Freesia- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Fresh Freesia- 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Bubble Bath- 2 1/4" strip- die cut starburst circle
  • Bubble Bath- 3 1/4 x 4 1/2"
  • Bubble Bath- 1 x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp cake, color with Stampin' Blend & die cut out
  • Basic White- 3 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 1/2"strip- stamp words onto & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Bright & Beautiful DSP
  • 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Daffodil Delight; Dark Fresh Freesia; Light Bubble Bath
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Attention Shopper Dies;  Round We Go Dies; Tinsel Gems Three-Pack; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots
Online Exclusive:  Happy Little Things Dies
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Monday, June 17, 2024

Full of Life starburst card

Happy Monday!!
 
Here is a quick card that is a bright & cheery one to start out our week!
I used the
#163365- Friends for Life Bundle= $53.00= $47.00 ON SALE- pg. 43
#163357- Full of Life DSP= $12.50 pg. 43 
Isn't this just such a cool starburst card!
And it is so easy since the DSP does all of the work for us.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Friends for Life'
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Blueberry Bushel- 3 3/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Blueberry Bushel- 2 3/4" strip- die cut 'friend'
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut 'friend'
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Full of Life DSP-
  • 3 1/2 x 5"
ink:  Blueberry Bushel
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Friends for Life Dies; Tinsel Gems Four-Pack (Blueberry Bushel); mini dimensionals; Adhesive Sheets
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

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