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Tuesday, August 6, 2024

15% off Select DSP from 2024-2025 Annual Catalog thru 8/31/24

Beginning today thru August 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:
  • #161449- Bright & Beautiful 12x12 DSP= $10.62 SALE
  • #161467- Countryside Inn 12x12 DSP= $10.62 SALE
  • #163415- Country Lace 12x12 DSP= $10.62 SALE
  • #163393- Country Woods 12x12 DSP= $10.62 SALE
  • #163357- Full of Life 6x6 DSP= $10.62 SALE
  • #163342- Lily Pond Lane 6x6 DSP= $10.62 SALE
  • #163284- Mediterranean Blooms 12x12 DSP= $10.62 SALE
  • #162593- Perennial Lavender 12x12 DSP= $10.62 SALE
  • #163436- Take to the Sky 12x12 DSP= $10.62 SALE
  • #163303- Thoughtful Journey 6x6 DSP= $10.62 SALE
  • #163421- To Market 12x12 DSP= $10.62 SALE
  • #163372- Unbounded Beauty 12x12 DSP= $10.62 SALE
  • #163323- Wildly Flowering 12x12 DSP= $10.62 SALE
  • #162133- Winter Meadow 12x12 DSP= $10.62 SALE
Our Designer Series Papers are 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! 
Contact me with any questions or help you need.
You can order from my On Line Store- HERE!  OR CLICK ON THE SUPPLY LIST link below!

Potion & Spells Halloween card

OH my.......
This new Halloween bundle is so cute!
#164357- Potion & Spells Bundle- $46.75 Online Exclusive 
You can purchase this bundle at a class or order it on line yourself.
When it says online it just means that it isn't in any paper publication. 
The green glimmer paper is so pretty & sparkly in person,
but was really hard to get a photo of it. 
It is very bright & shiny!
 
Notice the
#163791- So Swirly Embossing Folder= $10.50- pg. 129
#159183- Stylish Shapes Dies= $30.00 pg. 123 
 
*The inspiration from my card came from a swap card that I 
got from Kathy Morgan.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Potion & Spells'- Online Exclusive
card stock:
  • Blackberry Bliss- 5 1/4 x 5 1/2"- score at 3" & fold for card base
  • Blackberry Bliss-1 1/2" strip- die cut circle
  • Lemon Lime Twist-
  • Granny Apple Green- 1" strip- die cut circle
  • Basic Gray- 2 3/4" strip- stamp pot & die cut
  • Basic White- 2" strip- die cut circle
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp cat, color with Blends & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"
Specialty Paper:  Old Olive Specialty Glimmer Paper
  • 1" strip die cut drippings from pot
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blend:  Light Basic Black; Light Granny Apple Green; Light Pecan Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Potion & Spells Dies- Online Exclusive;Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins- Online Exclusive; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
 
To order from my online store CLICK on the SUPPLY LIST below!

Monday, August 5, 2024

Happiest Day Dragonfly

Check out today's monochromatic card!
It is another one using Pretty In Pink.
 
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
I stamped the inside of the dragonfly using Pretty In Pink ink that 
I stamped off onto a piece of scratch paper first before stamping onto the card.  
I then added some Wink of Stella over the wings.
Check out all of these cards that I made & mailed out last week!

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; emboss front using the Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder
  • Pretty In Pink- 3/4 x 4"
  • Pretty In Pink- 3 1/4" strip- die cut circle using Spotlight on Nature Dies
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words & dragonfly onto & punch out with 2 3/8" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4" for inside of card
designer paper:  2024-2026 In Color DSP-
  • 2 x 4" strip
ink:  Pretty In Pink
other:  Stamping Cut & Emboss Machine; Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; Pretty In Pink Bordered Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella; 2024-2026 In Color Resin Dots (Pretty In Pink)
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Frosted Forest Bundle

WOW!
Check out today's tree card.
It is simple, yet elegant & so pretty in person!

I all know that I love Fall, trees & nature....so this bundle is totally me.
This is a unique bundle includes the stamp set, dies & a decorative masks!
It is just so cool!
#164137- Frosted Forest Bundle- $64.75
This is not in any printed publications, it is an Online Exclusive.
And I combined the plaid from this gorgeous DSP to go with it.
#164324-  Season of Green & Gold Specialty 12x12 DSP= $16.50.
This is not in any printed publications, it is an Online Exclusive.
How did I color the tree?
I used the Stencils, Blending Brush, Old Olive ink pad 
& a Pecan Pie Stampin' Blend to color the tree trunk.

Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this card too!
stamp set:  'Frosted Forest' (tree); 'Simply Said' (words)
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 2 1/4 x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White- 3/4 x 1 3/4"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper: Season of Green & Gold
  • 2 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Old Olive
Stampin' Blend:  Pecan Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Frosted Forest Stencils; Frosted Forest Dies; Blending Brush; Linen Thread; Iridescent Foil Gems; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, August 3, 2024

Simple Saturday with Thoughtful Journey

It is SIMPLE Saturday!
Check out today's card.
 
I let this gorgeous DSP be the focal point of this card.
I used the 
#163303- Thoughtful Journey DSP= $12.50 pg. 47*
*15% off ON SALE 8/6-8/31/24
This Thoughtful Journey 6x6 dsp has 48 sheets, 4 each of 12 designs.
The words are from the 
#163756- Simply Said photopolymer stamp set= $17.00 pg. 19
I added a cute little gold bird from the 
I also added a couple of the NEW 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Simply Said'
card stock:
  • Mossy Meadow- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Mossy Meadow- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Mossy Meadow- 1/2 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for outside of card
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4- for inside of card
designer paper:  Thoughtful Journey-
  • 3x3"
ink:  Mossy Meadow
other:  Linen Thread; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, August 2, 2024

Monochromatic Star birthday card

Check out today's monochromatic birthday card!
Notice the stars?
I used the
#161449- Bright & Beautiful 6x6 DSP= $12.50 pg. 97
This DSP will be ON SALE* starting 8/6/24 thru 8/31/24 for 15% off= approx. $10.65
*while supplies last

I took a 2 1/2 x 2 1/2" piece of DSP & cut it in half both ways.
So I ended up with 4- 1 1/4 x 1 1/4" squares that I used at the focal point of the card.
 
And then I die cut 2 pieces from the 
#163729- Round We Go Dies= $30.00 pg. 63
*the circle starburst in the center of the DSP squares.
*the pointed scalloped edge underneath the words.
 
I added some NEW sparkly star gems too!
#163368- Iridescent Faceted Gems= $8.50- pg. 115.
These words are from the 
These words are only shown on line & not in any publications.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this card too.
stamp set:  'Sweetly Scripted'- Online Exclusive
card stock:
  • Blueberry Bushel- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Blueberry Bushel- 3 x 3"- layer behind 4 star squares
  • Blueberry Bushel- 1 1/4" strip- die cut circle starburst
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"- layer
    Basic White- 3/4 x 4 1/4"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White-3/4 x 4 1/4"- die cut scallped pointed edge
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Bright & Beautiful DSP-
  • 1 1/4" (x4) 
ink:  Blueberry Bushel
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Round We Go Dies; Iridescent Faceted Gems; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Labeled with Love Butterflies

You all know that I love punches.....so I love this bundle.
BUT the best part about this bundle is that you can choose 
if you want a punch or a set of dies to go with the stamp set!
Now how cool is that!
 
You can check out this bundle on page 58.
#163571- Labeled With Love Punch Bundle= $39.50
OR 
#163574- Labeled with Love Die Bundle= $39.50

Which would you rather have?
Punch OR set of 3 Dies?
Look at the butterflies!
I  added some color to them with my  
Berry Burst ink pad & a Small Blending Brush.
I then used Paper Snip Scissors & fussy cut them out.
Notice how I added a couple of Berry Burst gems to the center of the butterflies.
They are from the
#161623- Tinsel Gems Four Pack= $8.00- pg. 114 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Labeled With Love'
card stock:
  • Berry Burst- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Berry Burst- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp label & punch out (x3)
  • Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp 2 butterflies & fussy cut out with Paper Snip Scissors
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Bright & Beautiful DSP-
  • 2 1/2 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Berry Burst
other:  Labeled With Love Punch (or dies); Tinsel Gems Four Pack (Berry Burst); Iridescent Striped Trim - out of stock until around 8/12/24; Paper Snip Scissors; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

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