Caring Leaves card

Check out this gorgeous leaf card!

 

This is one of cards that everyone attending made at my 

Holiday Extravaganza last month!

 

I used the

#164273- Caring Leaves stamp set= $17.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 59

 #164144- Season of Elegance Specialty Paper= $16.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 25

#164861- Brushed Gold (&Silver) 12x12 Foil= $10.00 Online Exclusive

#161633- Silver & Gold 1/8" Trim= $9.00 Online Exclusive

 

The inspiration for this card came from a swap that I got from Ami Wilson.

 This is my modified version of her card I got.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Caring Leaves'

card stock:

• Mossy Meadow- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Very Vanilla- 1 3/4 x 5 1/2"- stamp leaves onto
• Very Vanilla- 1 3/4" strip- stamp leaf onto & fussy cut out with Paper Snip Scissors
  
• Very Vanilla- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & diagonally cut ends with Paper Snip Scissors
  
• Very Vanilla- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
  
• Brushed Gold Foil- 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  

designer paper:  Season of Elegance Specialty DSP-

• 1 /2 x 5 1/2" (x2)
  

ink:  Mossy Meadow

other:  Gold 1/8" Trim; dimensionals; glue dots; Neutrals Sequins

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Filled With Cheer snowman gift card holder card

Do you need a gift card holder card for someone special on your Christmas list?

You should make this cute gift card holder card for them!

 

Oh my gosh.....isn't this snowman just totally adorable!

I used the 

#164362- Filled with Cheer stamp set= $20.00 Online Exclusive

This is one of the cards that everyone attending my 

Holiday Extravaganza class last month got to make.

I just love how this gift card holder card turned out.

Notice how I made a 'pocket' on the inside that you can add

a gift card, cash or little gift into.

I used Tear & Tape along both outside edges to secure the pocket. 

And I made the little slot using the 1 3/4" Circle Punch.

Check out the COOL tag die that I stamped the snowman onto.

It is really neat!

It is the
#159165- Designer Tag Dies- $32.00 Online Exclusive

I love how I could add a strip of card stock thru

the slits in the tag for some added color & dimension.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Filled With Cheer'- Online Exclusive

card stock:

• Granny Apple Green- 5 1/2 x 9 1/2"- score at 2 1/4 & 6 1/4" for card base
  
• Real Red- 2 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  
• Real Red- 5/8 x 4 1/2"
  
• Real Red- 1/4 x 2 3/4"
  
• Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut tag
  
• Basic White- 5/8" strip stamp words onto & cut ends with scissors
  
• Basic White- 1 3/4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Reindeer Days DSP- 2 x 5 1/2"

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Real Red; Granny Apple Green; Smoky Slate; Pecan Pie; Daffodil Delight; Pumpkin Pie; Basic Black

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Designer Tag Dies; Wink of Stella; Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim; White Loose Snowflakes; Multipurpose Liquid Glue; dimensionals; glue dots; Paper Snip Scissors; Tear & Tape; 1 3/4" Circle Punch

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Snowy Scenes Snowglobe

Isn't this so cute!

Here is a fun z fold card using the adorable

#164125- Snowy Wonder Bundle= $45.75 Holiday Catalog pg. 33.

This is one of the cards that everyone attending my 

Holiday Extravaganza class last month made.

Here is the card standing up.

Notice how I folded the card base.

It is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- scored at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4" to make the z fold.

A z fold is one of my favorite go to layouts that are easy so fun 

for the receiver to open up!

I added some snowflakes to the inside of the card too!

I actually die cut the snowglobe directly from the

#164333- Snowy Scenes DSp= $12.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 33.

Cool huh! 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'Snowy Wonder'

card stock:

• Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" & z fold for card base
  
• Pool Party- 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp snowflakes in upper right hand corner
  
• Poppy Parade- 1 1/2 x 4"
  
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Snowy Scenes DSP-

• 2 x 5 1/4"- stripes
  
• Die cut Trees using snowglobe die 
• Die cut bottom using snowblobe die & stamp words onto
  

ink:  Pool Party (snowflakes); Memento (words)

other: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Snowy Wonder Dies; Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim; Iridescent Backed Discs; dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE 

Hot Cocoa Treat Pouch

Do you need a sweet little holiday gift?

Here is one that you can make.

 

Over the next few weeks I'll be sharing some 

cute "gifts" you can make for those special friends/family 

on your Christmas list!

 

This is a super cute little Hot Chocolate Treat Pouch!

Look at all of the 'gifts' I made.

 

See how I just wrapped some 6x6" DSP around the

hot cocoa pouch & then decorated it.

I used the 

#164333- Snowy Scenes DSP= $12.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 33.

 

How did I do it?

6x6" DSP- wrap around the hot chocolate packet

I didn't measure it.

I did secure the top flap down with Tear & Tape.

Check out the cute little tag!

I had LOTS of fun creating it!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets:

• 'More Than Autumn'
• 'Christmas Labels'
  

card stock:

• Poppy Parade- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label
  
• Basic White- 2"- stamp cup, die cut & color with Stampin' Blends
  
• Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp marshmellows & die cut
  
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words & then I fussy cut around them with Paper Snip Scissors
  
• Pecan Pie- 3/4" strip- stamp gingerbread & die cut. *NOTE I colored the hands/feet of the gingerbread man with a White Gel Pen that is now retired.
  

designer paper:  Snowy Scenes DSP- 6x6"

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Light Real Red & Bronze

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine;  More Than Autumn Dies; Greetings of the Season Dies; Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints; Real Red & White Bakers Twine; Paper Snips; dimensionals; glue dots; Tear & Tape; Multipurpose Glue

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE  

Snowy Scenes Penguin

Oh.....isn't this little penguin just SO CUTE!

 

I love the way this card turned out!!

This is a totally Susie card.

 

I die cut the penguin directly out of the 

#164333- Snowy Scenes DSP= $12.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 33. 

The card looks like this when it is opened up.

Notice how I made a 'window' on the card front.

I embossed the card front using the

#162026- Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00 Online Exclusive

 

To punch out the window I used the

#162888- Heartfelt Hexagon Punch= $23.00.

 

Notice the little white snowflakes.......they are the  

#164128- White Loose Snowflakes= $8.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 33.

I just used Multipurpose Glue to attach them to the card front. 

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Snowy Wonder' (words)

card stock:

• Poppy Parade- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for base of card that is attached to Pool Party card
  
• Pool Party- 5 1/4 x 8"- score at 4", fold in half & emboss front of card with Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
  

designer paper:  Snowy Scenes DSP- 

• 2 1/4" strip- of 3 different DSP images punched out with Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
  

ink:  Memento

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Snowy Wonder Dies; White Loose Snowflakes; Multipurpose Glue; Pool Party 5/8" Pompom Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella; Heartfelft Hexagon Punch

 

I hope you have a great Thursday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE 

Dont' miss out on the ANNUAL CATALOG SEASONAL SALE!

 

 

 Seasonal Sale starts today- 11/13/24!

 WOO HOO!

Wrap up the year—and kickstart next year—with a steal of a deal on paper crafting products!

 

There’s no better time to stock up and save from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog.

 Here’s what you’ll save when you shop during the sale.

 

From the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog:

• 10% off ink, including pads, refills, markers, and Stampin’ Blends. Ink pad bundles and third-party ink pads are NOT included. 
• 10% off cardstock.
• 20% total off all stamp and die bundles and stamp and punch bundles. (Stamp bundles are normally 10% off. With this sale you get an additional 10% off.)
• 20% off all Designer Series Paper.

Build up your collection of crafting supplies and prepare for another year of creating!

 

CLICK HERE to go to my online store & shop with ME!

Please be sure you are using host code-  FB4MPXBW

Or you can contact me & I will gladly order for you! 

Happy Shopping!!

Hugs-

 SUSIE

Nest of Winter cards

Check out these pretty cards!

They are clean & simple, but I love the way they turned out.

 

They are all made out of one sheet of DSP.

As I made several of these cards using the 

#164183- Nests of Winter 12x12 DSP= $12.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 31. 

Neat huh!

 

As I actually got 8 different cards out of just one sheet of 12x12" dsp.

The dsp on these cards each measure 3 x 5".

Since the birds were in different locations 

I just adhered my word strip in different spots.

 

I had a bunch of thank you cards I needed to send out lately,

so I made several of these bird cards!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Full of Life' (words)

card stock:

• Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Early Espresso- 3 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Early Espresso- 1 x 4 1/4" strip- for front of card
  
• Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Labeled With Love Punch
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Nests of Winter

ink:  Early Espresso

other:  Labeled With Love Punch; Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio (white); dimensional

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Sentimental Christmas deer

Happy Monday!!!

 

Here is a simple card showcasing some pretty holiday DSP.

The deer, birds, berries & pines in this DSP  

reminds me of an old fashioned Christmas.

 

I used the 

#164209- Sentimental Christmas DSP*= $12.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 29

*For every pkg of this DSP that is sold,

Stampin' Up! will donate $3.00 to support children's literacy.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Sentimental Wishes' (words)

card stock:

• Pretty Peacock- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Pretty Peacock- 1 x 4 1/4"
  
• Poppy Parade- 3 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto punch & stamp words
  
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Sentimental Christmas DSP- 3 x 5 1/2"

ink:  Pretty Peacock

other:  Labeled With Love Punch; Pretty Peacock & Gold Metallic Ribbon; Adhesive Backed Trio Sequins; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Painted Trees Embossing Folder

WOW!

Check out this gorgeous card.

It is just stunning in person.

This is one of the cards that everyone joining me at my 

November Stamp-a-Stack classes will be making.

I used the

#164026- Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 25

#164153- Peaceful Evergreens stamp set= $26.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 25

#164167- Reindeer Fun stamp set= $20.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 27

This is so simple to do.

 

How did I do it?

*I used the Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder & 

embossed it using the Two-Toned Garden Green card stock.

#166665- Two-Toned Garden Green 12x12 card stock= $10.00

*lightly sand over the embossed trees using a fine sanding block

(I bought the sanding block at a hardware store)

*stamp the tree over the top of embossed trees

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets:  'Peaceful Evergreens' (tree) & 'Reindeer Fun' (words)

card stock:

• Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Basic Beige- 3 3/4 x 5"
• Basic Beige- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & cut ends with Paper Snip Scissors
• Two-Toned Garden Green- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- emboss with Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder
• Brushed Gold Foil NEW- 1/4 x 3 1/4"
• Basic White- 3 1/2  4 3/4"- for inside of card
  

ink:  Garden Green

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine; Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Gold Twisted Thread- NEW; Neutrals Adhesive Backed Seqins; dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a SPECIAL Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Seasonal Sale- November 13-15, 2024!

 

 Seasonal Sale

 WOO HOO!

Wrap up the year—and kickstart next year—with a steal of a deal on paper crafting products!

 

There’s no better time to stock up and save from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog.

 Here’s what you’ll save when you shop during the sale.

 

From the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog:

• 10% off ink, including pads, refills, markers, and Stampin’ Blends. Ink pad bundles and third-party ink pads are NOT included. 
• 10% off cardstock.
• 20% total off all stamp and die bundles and stamp and punch bundles. (Stamp bundles are normally 10% off. With this sale you get an additional 10% off.)
• 20% off all Designer Series Paper.

Build up your collection of crafting supplies and prepare for another year of creating!

 

CLICK HERE to go to my online store & shop with ME!

Please be sure you are using host code-  FB4MPXBW

Or you can contact me & I will gladly order for you! 

Happy Shopping!!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Christmas Friends bear

This bear is adorable!!

He just makes me smile.

I love the wreath with the big read bow that is around his neck.

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my

November Stamp-a-Stack classes will be making.

I used the 

#164279- 'Christmas Friends' stamp set= $25.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 43.

#164309- Take a Bow 6x6 DSP= $12.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 39

#164050- Real Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints= $8.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 27

Here is a photo of the card opened up!

I love these 'Have a BEARY MERRY Christmas' words.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  Christmas Friends

card stock:

• Granny Apple Green- 5 1/2 x 6 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold for card base
  
• Granny Apple Green- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Granny Apple Green- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Real Red- 3" strip- die cut circle
  
• Real Red- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto
  
• Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp bear onto & punch out with 2 3/8" Circle Punch
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder
  
• Basic White-  3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Take a Bow- 2 x 4"

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Granny Apple Green & Real Red

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Spotlight on Nature Dies; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; Red & White Adhesive-Backed Peppermints; Wink of Stella; dimensionals

 

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Snowflakes!

I love blue & I love snowflakes!

Isn't this a pretty card!

This is a totally Susie card.

 

This is one of the cards that everyone attending my upcoming

November stamp-a-stack card classes will be making.

I used the

#164218- Frozen Edges stamp set= $24.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 50

#164325- Greetings of the Seasons- $25.00 Online Exclusive

and for the inside I used a retired stamp set- 'Throughout the Year'.

 On the inside I made a pocket for a gift card.

It looks like this.

 

How did I do it?

*Score the bottom of the card at 1".

*Used the 1 3/4" Circle Punch & made a partial punch along the edge.

*I used Tear & Tape to secure the edges to hold the 'pocket' secure.

 

Check out the cool label/tag die I used.

It is from the 

#159165- Designer Tags Dies= $32.00 Online Exclusive.

Notice how I added a strip of Boho Blue card stock thru the slits in the label/tag.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Frozen Edges' & 'Greetings of the Season'

card stock:

• Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 1" & 5 1/4" & fold for card base
  
• Misty Moonlight- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label/tag
  
• Boho Blue- 3 3/4 x 5"
  
• Boho Blue- 3/8 x 4 1/4"
  
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- stamp snowflakes onto
  
• Basic White- 2 3/8 x 2 3/8"- stamp words onto for the front of the card
  
• Basic White- 2 3/4 x 5"- for the inside of card
  

ink:  Misty Moonlight

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Designer Tag Dies; Iridescent Faceted Gems; Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim; dimensionals; glue dots; 1 3/4" Circle Punch; Tear & Tape

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Snowy Wonder Snowman

 

Isn't this little snowman just SO CUTE!

I just love the way this turned out.

This card could be used for many different occasions by just changing the words.

 

I used the 

#164125- Snowy Wonder Bundle= $45.75 Holiday Catalog pg. 33

 

This is one of the cards that everyone joining me 

at my November Stamp-a-Stack card classes will be making. 

Notice how you can see the white on the Pool Party embossed snowflakes?

I used the Two-Toned Pool Party card stock, embossed it & then 

lightly sanded it with some fine sandpaper to show off these snowflakes.

Cool huh!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  Snowy Wonder

card stock:

• Thick Basic White-  4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Basic White- 2 x 4"- rip in half making mountains & peeks to use as snowdrifts
  
• Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp words & punch out with large oval punch
  
• Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp snowman; hat & tree- die cut all 3 images
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  
• Two-Toned Pool Party card stock- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder & then lightly sand to show off the embossed snowflakes
  
• Two-Toned Pool Party card stock- 3 x 4"- emboss with Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder & then lightly sand to show off the embossed snowflakes
  

ink:  Memento & Garden Green

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine;  Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Snowy Wonder Dies; dimensionals; glue dots; Multipurpose Glue; White Loose Snowflakes

retired:  Large Oval Punch (to punch out words)

 

I hope you have a great Thursday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Shepeherd's Care card

Awhh......I love this card using the 

#164300- Shepherd's Care= $26.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 56.

 

This is one of the cards that everyone joining me at my

November Stamp-a-Stack card classes will be making.

 

Check out these cards.

They are exactly the same- I just stamped 

one in Night of Navy & one in Crumb Cake.

Which do you like better?

THIS- Night of Navy on the left?

OR

THAT- Crumb Cake on the right?

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: Shepherd's Care

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 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  
• Very Vanilla- 2" strip- stamp star & punch out with 1 1/2" Circle Punch
  
• Very Vanilla- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & use Paper Snip Scissors to cut ends to desired length
  
• Very Vanilla- 2 1/4 x 4"- stamp Shepherd onto this
  
• Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for the inside of the card
  
• Gold Foil- 3/4 x 4"
  

designer paper:  Season of Green & Gold- Online Exclusive

• 3 x 4"
  

inks:  Night of Navy & Crumb Cake

other:  Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon; Drusy Adhesive Backed Embellishments; dimensionals; glue dots

retired:  1 1/2" Circle Punch

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

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