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Wednesday, July 31, 2024

A monochromatic dragonfly card using 'Happiest Day'

Here is a cute monochromatic card!
I love the way it turned out!
It is a totally Susie card.
And you can make it too!
 
I used the
# 163605- 'Happiest Day' stamp set= $20.00 pg. 99
#163483- Dashing Designs 3D= $10.00- pg. 129
#163389- 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots= $8.00 pg. 115
#163784- Pretty In Pink Bordered Ribbon= $7.50 pg. 113
#163777- 2024-2026 In Color 6x6 Designer paper= $12.50 pg. 98
This is just such an adorable stamp set!
There are no dies that go with it, 
so for the dragonfly I fussy cut it out with my Paper Snip Scissors.
I then added some Wink of Stella over the dragonfly for some added sparkle.
 
I stamped the words onto a strip of Basic White card stock
& punched them out using the 
#162888- Heartfelt Hexagon Punch= $23.00 pg. 96.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Happiest Day'
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- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder
  • Pretty In Pink- 3/4 x 4"- flag ends with Paper Snip Scissors
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp dragonfly & fussy cut out with Paper Snip Scissors
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4" for inside of card
designer paper:  2024-2026 In Color DSP-
  • 1 x 4" strip (x3)
ink:  Pretty In Pink
other:  Stamping Cut & Emboss Machine; Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Heartfelt Hexagon Punch; Pretty In Pink Bordered Ribbon; Paper Snip Scissors; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella; 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots (Pretty In Pink)
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Annual Catalog Designer Paper Sale- August 6-31, 2024!

Here is some exciting news to share with you so that you can plan ahead......
Beginning August 6- 31, 2024, you can shop select Designers Series Paper from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog at 15% off!  It’s the perfect time to stock up and save on your favorite paper.
The following paper is part of the sale:
  • Bright & Beautiful
  • Countryside Inn
  • Country Lace
  • Country Woods
  • Full of Life
  • Lily Pond Lane
  • Mediterranean Blooms
  • Perennial Lavender
  • Take to the Sky
  • Thoughtful Journey
  • To Market
  • Unbounded Beauty
  • Wildly Flowering
  • Winter Meadow
Our Designer Series Paper is perfect for card making, gift packaging, scrapbooking, and more!
REMINDER- this sale runs August 6-31, 2024.
While there are no limits to order quantity, product is only available while supplies last.
And don't forget that if you earned Bonus Day Coupons in July- you can use these with your August order! ðŸ™‚

 

Full of Life Fun Fold

Wow!
I'm having fun creating with this DSP.
It just has endless possibilities that are so neat!
 
Here is another card using the 
#16357- Full of Life 6x6 DSP= $12.50
And notice the cool embossing folder-
#163483- Dashing Designs 3D= $10.00

This is a center gate fold card.
It looks like this when it is opened up.
Notice how the top flips up.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:  'Friends for Life' & 'Softly Said'
card stock:
  • Granny Apple Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 6 3/8", fold for card base & then emboss using the Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder
  • Granny Apple Green- 1/2 x 3 1/4"- flag ends with Paper Snips
  • Garden Green- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 1'2" strip- stamp you words onto
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp Celebrate words & punch out
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Full of Life DSP-
  • 3 x 4"
ink:  Garden Green
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Modern Oval Punch; Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins; Iridescent 1/2"Striped Trim; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, July 29, 2024

Softly Said with Full of Life

I am sending a BIG THANK YOU to 
ALL that joined me to stamp this past weekend.
I loved getting to visit, stamp & share with each of you!
And I can't wait to see you next month to stamp again.
 
For today's card I used the
#162906- Softly Said stamp set= $25.00 Online Exclusive
#163580- Spotlight on Nature Dies= $35.00- pg. 69*
*These dies are currently out of stock around 8/19.
#163357- Full of Life 6x6 DSP= $12.50 pg. 43 
Isn't this Full of Life 6x6 DSP just so bright & cheery!
I made the DSP the star of this card, along with these big bold words.
This 'Softly Said' stamp set is a disinktive style stamp 
& I love the natural shadowing in the stamped image.
 
Notice the Ribbon?
It is the 
#162399- Iridescent 1/2" Striped Ribbon= $8.50- pg. 113*
*This ribbon is out of stock until around 8/5. 
I cut the ribbon in half & tied it together in a knot for this fun look.
You will want to add the ribbon & the dies to your wish list!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Softly Said' (words)
card stock:
  • Garden Green- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Garden Green- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White- 3 1/2" strip- die cut circle using Spotlight on Nature Die
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper: Full of Life DSP-
  • 3 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Garden Green
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Spotlight on Nature dies; Iridescent 1/2" Striped Ribbon; Tinsel Gems Four-Pack; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, July 28, 2024

Try this sketch.....I used the Friends For Life Bundle

Check out today's cute card using the 
#163357- Full of Life 6x6 DSP= $12.50- pg. 43
#163365- Friends for Life Bundle= $53.00- pg. 43
 
I used this fun sketch below.
You can find this sketch on page 22 in the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.
The DSP strips on my card are 1 1/4 x 3 3/4" (x3).
I love these word dies! 
Aren't they cool how they layer together.
 
So what do you think?
Will try this sketch?
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Friends For Life'
card stock:
  • Blueberry Bushel- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card stock
  • Blueberry Bushel- 2 1/4" strip- punch out circle with 2" Circle Punch
  • Blueberry Bushel- 1/4 x 4"
  • Blueberry Bushel-2 1/2" strip- add adhesive to & die cut word- "friend"
  • Basic White- 3/4 x 3/4"- stamp 'HI' onto
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- add adhesive sheets & die cut word- "friend"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- inside of card
designer paper:  Full of Life DSP-
  • 1 1/4 x 3 3/4" (x3)
  • 3/4 x 3 1/2"- flag ends with Paper Snips Scissors to make banner under the words
ink:  Blueberry Bushel
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Friends for Life Dies; Adhesive Sheets; 2" Circle Punch; Tinsel Gems Four Pack; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Sunday! 
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Full of Life

It is Simple Saturday!
Check out today's card!
It is bright & cheery!

Notice the cute NEW embossing folder......
#163483- Dashing Designs Embossing Folder= $10.00
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Friends For Life'
card stock:
  • Balmy Blue- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Balmy Blue- 2 3/4" strip- punch out 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 outside of card
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Blueberry Bushel- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss with Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder
  • Melon Mambo- 1" strip- die cut small heart
designer paper:  Full of Life DSP-
  • 1/2 x 4 1/2"- (x3)
ink:  Blueberry Bushel
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Friends for Life Dies; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; 2" Circle Punch; Tinsel Gems Four Pack (Blue); dimensionals; glue dots;
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Friday, July 26, 2024

Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder with Round We Go Bundle

 Here is a fun z fold card I made!!
This is my favorite fold!
See how it stands up.
 
I used the
#163789- Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder= $12.00 pg. 129
#163730- Round We Go Bundle= $45.00 pg. 63
#163372- Unbounded Beauty DSP= $12.50 pg. 55
#163786- Summer Splash 3/8" Bordered Ribbon= $7.50 pg. 113
#163781- 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems= $8.50 pg. 115
I LOVE all of these products 
& they have endless possibilities when creating!
Don't you think?

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Round We Go' (words)
card stock:
  • Summer Splash- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 18" & 4 1/4" & fold for card base
  • Summer Splash- 2" strip- die cut pinwheel circles (x2)
  • Summer Splash- 1 1/2" strip- punch out Labeled With Love Punch
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words & punch out with Labeled with Love Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss white Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Unbounded Beauty DSP-
  •  1 x 5 1/4"
  • 3/4 x 4"
ink:  Summer Splash
other:  Stampin' Cut & Embossing Machine; Round We Go Dies; Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder; Labeled With Love Punch; Summer Splash Ribbon; 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Frames & Flowers Wreath card

Isn't this a pretty card!
I love the way it turned out!
It could be used for many different occasions!
 
This card is very simple....as I let the DSP do all of the work for me!
The only stamping I did was the words!
 
I used the
#163765- Frames & Flowers 12x12 DSP= $10.00- pg. 
The printed dsp strip, wreath, flowers & leaves are all from that DSP pack.
NOTE:  I'm sorry, but this DSP is out of stock until around 8/5/24.
 This Frames & Flowers DSP pack contains-
* 6 sheets of patterned paper: 1 each of 3 double-sided designs and 1 each of 3 single-sided die-cut designs
* 12" x 12" 
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Product colors: Early Espresso, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Lost Lagoon, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Pumpkin Pie, Shaded Spruce, Soft Sea Foam
I added an embossed card stock strip, a linen thread bow & 2 gems to finish off this card.
 What do you think?
 
Here are the supplies & measurements. 
stamp set:  'Friends for Life' (words)
card stock:
  • Lost Lagoon- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Pretty Peacock- 3/4 x 4 1/4"- emboss with Timber 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- punch out circle using 2 3/8" Circle Punch & stamp words onto for inside of wreath
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Frames & Flowers DSP
ink:  Pretty Peacock
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Timber 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; Linen Thread; Blooming Pearls; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

FREE SHIPPING thru Wednesday, 7/24/24!

 FREE SHIPPING will continue thru Wednesday, 7/24/24!

The following urgent update is posting from Stampin' Up!-
Title: Free Shipping Extended
It’s Free Shipping—what a day to encounter worldwide internet issues! While the cause is beyond our control, we want to do what we can to make the overall shopping experience better. We’re extending our Free Shipping promotion through the end of day on 24 July. Unfortunately, the underlying cause remains, so the ordering process may remain slow. Also, we will not have updated promotional materials for you to provide to your customers, but we know you’ll do a great job helping us spread the word.
Thank you! Stampin' Up!
 WOW!!
There is FREE SHIPPING July 23-24, 2024!
 AND you will also earn $5 bonus coupon(s) to spend in August for every $50.
You can shop and save FREE SHIPPING on all qualifying orders of $75 or more.

What a great way to stock up on all your favorite products from the catalog, Online Exclusives, kits, and more!
 
You can order from my ONLINE STORE by CLICK HERE! 
Thank you!!
Happy stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

7/23/24 there is FREE SHIPPING TODAY on orders of $75 or more

 
There is FREE SHIPPING TODAY- on July 23, 2024- for this one day only!
 AND you will also earn $5 bonus coupon(s) to spend in August for every $50.
You can shop and save FREE SHIPPING on all qualifying orders of $75 or more.

What a great way to stock up on all your favorite products from the catalog, Online Exclusives, kits, and more!
 
You can order from my ONLINE STORE by CLICK HERE! 

 

Labeled With Love butterflies

 Check out today's bright & cheery card!!
It is simple, yet elegant.
These butterflies just make me smile.
 
I used the 
#163571- Labeled With Love Bundle (punch)= $39.50- pg. 58
OR
#163574- Labeled With Love Bundle (dies)= $39.50- pg. 58
#163372- Unbounded Beauty DSP= $12.50 pg. 55
#163368- Iridescent Faceted Gems= $8.50 pg. 115
#163299- Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim= $8.50 pg. 113
Notice how I cut this ribbon in half to make it thinner &
put it behind the words.
 
I colored the butterflies with Stampin' Blends
& then fussy cut them out with 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 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp label in Pretty In Pink ink; stamp words inside that using Basic Gray ink & then punch out with Labeled With Love Punch
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp 3 butterflies in Basic Gray ink & color with Stampin' Blends
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Unbounded Love DSP- 
  • 3 x 5 1/4"
  • 2 x 4"
ink:  Basic Gray & Pretty In Pink
Stampin' Blends:  Pretty In Pink, Peach Pie & Summer Splash
other:  Labeled With Love Punch; Paper Snip Scissors; Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim; Iridescent Faceted Gems; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, July 22, 2024

FREE SHIPPING tomorrow- 7/23/24 & Iconic Celebration Heart card

 
There will be FREE SHIPPING on July 23, 2024- for this one day only!
 AND you will also earn $5 bonus coupon(s) to spend in August for every $50.
You can shop and save FREE SHIPPING on all qualifying orders of $75 or more.

What a great way to stock up on all your favorite products from the catalog, Online Exclusives, kits, and more!
 
You can order from my ONLINE STORE by CLICK HERE! 

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Here is another fun card using some coordinating products that are  
This is a fun fold 'faux' puzzle fold card!
 
They are both great for all occasions!!  
You will want to add them to your "Wish List"!

Anyone can order these Online Exclusive products -either on line or at a class.
Just because they are Online Exclusive- this just means 
that they are not in any published publications. 
 
It looks like this when it is standing up!
This is the inside of the card.
Here are the patterns I made for this card.
card base- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 1 3/8", 2 3/4", 8 1/4" & 9 5/8"
Heart DSP- 1 7/8 x 3" (x2)
Cherry Cobbler CS- 2 x 2"- (x2)
Puzzle piece card front shape- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"- cut as shown on the pattern below
Here are LOTS of this cute card that I made!! 
This label shape I stamped the words onto 
is one of the dies in the Iconic Imagery Dies. 

So what do you think?
It is a neat card isn't it!

Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this card too.
stamp set:  Iconic Imagery
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 1 3/8", 2 3/4", 8 1/4" & 9 5/8"- fold for card base
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4" (x2)- cut according to pattern above
  • Cherry Cobbler- 2 x 2" (x2)
  • Cherry Cobbler- 1" strip- die cut small heart
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label & stamp CELEBRATE words onto it
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp YOU words onto this & then I trimmed around it closely with Paper Snips
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 3 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Iconic Celebrations DSP-
  • 1 7/8 x 3" (x2)
ink: Cherry Cobbler
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Iconic Imagery Dies- die cut label & small heart; Iridescent 1/2" Stripped Trim; Adhesive-Backed Trio Sequins (white); dimensionals; glue dots
 
Thank you for stopping by to see what I have created for today's post.
Be sure you stop back by again soon to see more of my projects.

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