Pick A Season Easter card

There are only 2 days left of Sale-a-bration 2025!

So don't miss out placing a minimum $60 order & get a SAB choice for FREE~

 

Check out this CUTE Easter card!!!

It is so bright & cheery!

I love the way it turned out.

 

Here are some of the products I used-

#164969- Pick A Season stamp set= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order

#164972- Starstruck Embossing Folder= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order

#164629- Everyday Arches Dies= $29.00 Online Exclusive

#164662- Storybook Moments Specialty DSP= $16.50 Spring Mini pg. 25

#163701- Choose Happy stamp set= $21.00 Annual Catalog pg. 24

Notice how I fussy cut the rabbit directly out of the DSP.

#164662- Storybook Moments Specialty DSP= $16.50.

 

I used many different colors of ink pads to stamp the different colored eggs in the tree! 

Balmy Blue, Highland Heather, Pretty In Pink, Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lolly & Calypso Coral

 So what do you think?

I think that this Pick A Season stamp set has endless possibilities! 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets:  

• 'Pick A Season'- SAB choice= FREE with $60 product order
• 'Choose Happy'- $21.00

card stock:

• Old Olive-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base.  Then emboss the front using the Starstruck Embossing Folder.
• Lemon Lolly- 5" strip- die cut arch
• Lemon Lolly- 2" strip- punch out 1 3/4" Circle Punch
• Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut arch- stamp tree onto this
• Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using retired 1 1/2" Circle Punch
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Storybook Moments Specialty DSP- 

• fussy cut bunny from the DSP using Paper Snip Scissors

inks:

• Old Olive
• Balmy Blue 
• Highland Heather
• Pretty In Pink
• Fresh Freesia
• Lemon Lolly
• Calypso Coral
• Pecan Pie
  

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Starstruck Embossing Folder- FREE SAB choice with $60 product order; Everyday Arches Dies; Bakers Twine 3 Color Pack (Calypso Coral); 1 3/4" Circle Punch; dimensionals; glue dots

retired:  1 1/2" Circle Punch

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE 

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Beautiful Butterflies Ripped Center card

This is a totally Susie card.

I love the way it turned out!

Don't you?

 

Here is a BRIGHT & CHEERY card using the

#164615- Beautiful Butterflies Bundle= $59.25

#164614- Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder/Dies= $42.00
#164608- Beautiful Butterflies stamp set= $24.00 

OR

$168092- Beautiful Butterflies stamp set= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order

#164944- Bloom Impressions 12x12 DSP= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order

#164970- Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins (white ones)= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order 

This label is a die in the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle.

 

Notice how I diagonally ripped the card stock.

I did this by pulling/ripping towards me & then used my fingernail 

(or a bone folder would work) to rough up the edge a little more.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Beautiful Butterflies'- can purchase this stamp set OR get as a FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order

card stock:

• Daffodil Delight- 4 1/4 x 8 1/2"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half- diagonally rip card front
• Pumpkin Pie- 4 1/4 x 4 1/4"- diagonally rip- following the same rip as you did for the card front
• Pumpkin Pie- 1 1/2" strip- die cut 2 butterflies
• Basic White- 1" strip- die cut word label & stamp words onto
• Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- die cut butterfly body (x2)
  
• Basic White-  3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Bloom Impressions DSP- FREE Sale-a-bartion choice with ah $60 product order

• 4 x 4"

ink:  Pumpkin Pie

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Beautiful Butterfly Hybrid Embossing Folder/Dies; Daffodil Delight 1/8" Satin Ribbon; Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins (white ones)- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

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Sale-a-bration Fruit Salad DSP

Sale-a-bration 2025 will soon be over with this week on Friday, 2/28/25!

 

Be sure you don't miss out on getting any of the Sale-a-bration items 

that you want before they are gone! 

Check out this quick card I just made using the

#164943- Fruit Salad DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order

Isn't this a sweet card!

 

What stamp set are the words from?

#162547- Bee My Valentine= $21.00

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Bee My Valentine' (words)

card stock:

• Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Granny Apple Green- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
• Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & cut apart using Paper Snip Scissors
• Basic White-  4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Fruit Salad DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order

• 4 x 4"- apple print
• 1 1/4 x 4"- circle print
• fussy cut apple directly out of the DSP using Paper Snip Scissors
  

ink:  Real Red

other:  Red & White Bakers Twine; Adhesive Backed Discs (Granny Apple Green); Paper Snip Scissors; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

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Simple Stamping with Serene Love DSP

Here is another quick card I made last night.

It is a simple card to showcase this gorgeous DSP!

I used the  

 166261- Serene Love DSP= $8.75 SALE Last Chance 

This DSP is so pretty!

And WOW- what a bargain to get it at this great sale price!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Simply Said'

card stock:

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

designer paper: Serene Love DSP- Last Chance

• 2 x 4"
• 3 x 3"
  

ink:  Lost Lagoon

other:  Labeled With Love Punch; Iridescent 1/2" Trim; Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins (white); dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a SPECIAL Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

 

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Simple Saturday DSP Fun Fold Z card

It is SIMPLE Saturday!

Check out today's DSP Fun Fold Z card! 

I love how this fun fold shows off both sides of the DSP.

Isn't this DSP just so pretty!

 

I used the 

#166261- Serene Love Patterned DSP= $8.75 SALE Last Chance

#161594- Wanted To Say Dies= $39.00

#161597- Nested Essential Dies= $34.00 

 

Here is the pattern on how to cut & fold the DSP.

1. Score a 4 x 12″ DSP at 2-1/2″ and 6-3/4″ and fold into a Z.
2. Adhere DSP onto a 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ piece of cardstock for card base.
3. Adhere a 3-3/4 x 3 3/4" Basic White cardstock on the inside of the card.
4. Add words and embellishments.

This is what the card looks like when it is opened up!

 

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Day to Celebrate' - (words) FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order

card stock:

• Night of Navy- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for card base
• Night of Navy- 5" strip- die cut label
• Night of Navy- 1 1/2" strip- die cut words
• Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- add adhesive sheets to & die cut words
• Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label
• Basic White- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"- for inside of card

designer paper: Serene Love DSP- Last Chance

• 4 x 12"- score at 2 1/2" & 6 3/4"- as shown in the pattern above

ink:  Night of Navy

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Nested Essential Dies; Wanted to Say Dies; Iridescent 1/2" Trim; Opal Rounds Assortment; dimensionals; glue dots; Adhesive Sheets

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

 

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Floral Delight DSP strip card

 

WOW!!

Check out this DSP strip card!

It is simple & elegant!

It is bright & cheery!

And it is the perfect card for many different occasions!

 

I used the

#164700- Floral Delight DSP= $12.50

 I just used some left over strips of DSP to make this card!

And I love how this card ended up turning out! 

So be sure you save all of your strips & use them up!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Friends for Life' (words)

card stock:

• Daffodil Delight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Daffodil Delight- 1 1/2" strip- punch out flowers
• Old Olive- 1 3/4" strip- punch out Labeled with Love Punch
• Basic White-  2 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with 2" Circle Punch
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4" (front of card)
• Basic White-  4 x 5 1/4" (inside of card)

designer paper:  Floral Delight DSP-

• 2 x 3 3/4" (x2)
• 3/4 x 3 3/4"
  

ink:  Old Olive

other:  Petal Park Builder Punch; Labeled with Love Punch; 2" Circle Punch; Daffodil Delight 1/8" Satin Ribbon; Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive-Backed Dots; dimensional; glue dots

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

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Mixed Media Florals corner fold

This DSP is just so pretty!

These flowers are gorgeous!

 

Check out today's simple corner fold card.

I think it is so cute!

I love the bright cheery colors.

It makes me think of Spring!

 

I used the

 #164638- Mixed Media Florals DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive

This is a 6x6" piece of the DSP.

(For my card I trimmed it down to a 4 x 5 1/4" piece.)

Notice how the flowers along the right upper edge are upside down.

So that is why I folded the corner down!

Isn't this a great way to use this dsp in a fun way!

I love the way it turned out with this corner fold!

So what do you think?

 

I have a crazy busy week with kids, ballgames & classes.....

so am doing some simple stamping!

This is a quick card I whipped up right before I went to bed.

I hope you like it as much as I do.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements that I used.

stamp set:  'Memorable Blooms' (words)

card stock:

• Boho Blue- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Mixed Media Florals DSP-

• 4 x 5 1/4"- fold down the top right corner

ink:  Memento

other:  2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim; Regal Foiled Adhesive-Backed Dots; Glue Dots

 

I hope you have a great Thursday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

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Simple Stamping using Mixed Media Florals

These flowers are just gorgeous aren't they?

 

With the frigid cold temps we are having here in Iowa right now 

I'm thinking that I can't wait for Spring!

So check out today's bright & cheery Spring like card!

 

For today's card I am using

#164638- Mixed Media Florals DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive

#164747- With You In Mind stamp set= $20.00 Spring Mini pg. 18

Aren't these cards clean, simple & so pretty!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'With You In Mind'

card stock:

• Poppy Parade- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"
• Garden Green- 3 1/4 x 5 1/2"
• Garden Green- 2 1/2" strip- punch out 2 using the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch- cut one in half vertically & one in half horizontally to layer behind the punched out words.
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Heartfelt Hexagon Punch 
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Mixed Media Florals DSP-

• 3 x 5 1/2"

ink:  Memento

other:  Petal Pink 3/8" Scalloped Ribbon; Heartfelt Hexagon Punch; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE 

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Triple Panel fun Z fold card using Mixed Media Florals

WOW- check out these pretty flowers.

This is DSP! 

Isn't it just gorgeous.

 

I used the 

#164638- Mixed Media Florals DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive

#164747- With You In Mind stamp set= $20.00 Spring Mini pg. 18

 

This is a fun z fold card.

Check out below how is stands up!

This is what the card looks like when laying all the way opened up/laying flat.

 

This layout uses a  5 1/4 x 6" piece of DSP that I cut.

Below is a photo of the pattern on how to cut the DSP.

Here is the pattern on how I cut the DSP strips.

It is so easy!

5 1/4 x 6" DSP

cut a 2 3/4" piece; 1 1/4" piece & that leaves you a 2" piece!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'With You In Mind'

card stock:

• Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 1 1/2" & 4 1/4"
• Daffodil Delight-  2 1/2 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
• Basic White- 2 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Mixed Media Florals DSP-

• cut as shown in photo above- 5 1/4 x 6"- cut strips into 2 3/4", 1 1/4" & leaves a 2"

ink:  Memento

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Dashing Designs 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Daffodil Delight 1/8" Satin Ribbon; Heartfelt Hexagon Punch; dimensionals; glue dots; Simply Scored Scoring Tool; Paper Trimmer

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE 

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Ocean Friends

Which lobster do you like better?

The Pumpkin Pie- left?

The Berry Burst- middle?

OR

The Melon Mambo- right?

 

Oh my......check out these clean & SIMPLE cards!

I think that they turned out totally adorable!

 

I used the  

#164692- Ocean Friends Bundle= $49.50.

#164684- Friends of the Ocean DSP= $12.50

This Friends of the Ocean DSP is so cute!

It is so bright & cheery!

This card is a fun z fold.

It looks like this when it is standing up!

 

Notice the lobster?

Well I die cut the lobster directly out of the DSP!

Yup- it is so easy to do!

Wow huh!

See how the die fits perfectly onto the lobsters & crabs in this dsp!

So what do you think?

I hope you like this card as much as I do.  

As I think that this card is perfect for many different occasions.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Ocean Friends'

card stock:

• Summer Splash- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- z fold for card base
• Summer Splash- 2 1/4" strip- punch out with 2" Circle Punch
• Pool Party- 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp bubbles in top right corner & words along the bottom center
• Basic White-  3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Friends of the Ocean DSP-

• die cut Lobster directly from DSP
• 3 x 4"- ocean scene
• 2 x 3"- starfish
  

ink:  Summer Splash

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Ocean Friends Dies; 2" Circle Punch; dimensionals

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday on the President's Day Holiday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE 

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Simple Stamping with Teriffic Toadstools

This SIMPLE card is just SO CUTE!

It just makes me smile.

 

Check out this card using

#164790- Terrific Toadstool Bundle= $38.50

#164942- Toadstool Gardens 6x6" DSP= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order

#164970- Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order

Did you know that toadstools are really popular right now!!!

It impresses me that Stampin' Up! is so on trend.

Next time you are out shopping just look around-

and I bet you'll see a wide variety of different toadstool products in the stores!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Terrific Toadstool'

card stock:

• Granny Apple Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Granny Apple Green- 2 1/2 x 3 1/4"
• Basic White- 2 1/4 x 3"- stamp grass onto bottom & add punched out toadstools
• Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp toadstool tops onto & punch out
  
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp toadstool stems onto & punch out small one.  You will have to fussy cut out the larger stem using Paper Snip Scissors.
• Basic White-  1/2" strip- stamp words onto & fussy cut around using Paper Snip Scissors

designer paper:  Toadstool Garden DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order

• 3 x 5"- toadstool print
• 2 1/4 x 4"- Melon Mambo diamond print
  

inks:  Memento; Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Smoky Slate

other:  Terrific Toadstool Punch; Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order; dimensionals; Paper Snip Scissors

 

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

You can CLICK on the product images below in my supply list & you'll be taken directly to my online store!!

Marbled Elegance card

WOW- check out this gorgeous marble DSP!

Just change the words & this card could be for many different occasions.

 

I used the-

#164919- Marbled Elegance 12x12 Specialty DSP= $16.50 Online Exclusive

#165738- Hugs for Love Bundle= $38.50 Spring Mini pg. 54*

*includes- Hugs for Love stamp set & To The Point Label Punch 

#162547- Bee My Valentine stamp set= $21.00 (words) Annual Catalog pg. 75

#168077- Bee Builder Punch= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order (small hearts)- Annual Catalog pg. 75

OR

#162553- Bee Builder Punch= $24.00 Annual Catalog pg. 75

You all know that I'm a punch girl- so I'm really lovin' this

NEW To The Point Label Punch.

I love how it has coordinating stamp sets that go with it.

And I love how it coordinated with our punches!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Hugs for Love' & 'Bee My Valentine' (words)

card stock:

• Pretty in Pink- 5 1/2 x 7 1/2"- score at 3 1/4 & 6 1/2" for card base
  
• Pretty in Pink- 2 1/2" strip- stamp image & words onto & punch out with To The Point Label Punch
  
• Melon Mambo- 2 3/4" strip- punch out 2 3/8" Circle Punch
• Melon Mambo- 3/4" strip- punch out 3 small hearts
  
• Basic White- 3  5 1/4"- for the inside of the card
  

designer paper:  Marbled Elegance DSP-

• 3 x 5 1/4"-  left side of the card front
  
• 7/8 x 5 1/4"-  right edge of the card front
  

ink:  Melon Mambo

other:  To The Point Label Punch; Bee Builder Punch (small hearts); 2 3/8" Circle Punch; Pretty In Pink Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

 

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

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Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day!

For today's card I made a fun Valentines card using the

#166621- Cute As Can Bee DSP= $12.50

#162547- Bee My Valentine stamp set= $21.00

#168077- Bee Builder Punch= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order

This is a simple fun fold...... and my favorite fold!

It is a z fold.

This is what the card looks like when standing up.

The card looks like this when it is opened up.

Here are the 6 Valentines cards I made for our grandkids.

Notice that the bees are a little different on some of the cards. 

Isn't this card just sooo cute!

And it is so easy to do using just dsp & punches!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Bee My Valentine'

card stock:

• Petunia Pop- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" & z fold for card base
  
• Petunia Pop- 1/2 x 3 1/4"
  
• Petunia Pop- 3/4" strip- punch out 3 small hearts
  
• Basic Black- 4 x 5 1/4"
  
• Basic Black- 2" strip- punch out 2 Labeled With Love labels- cut one of them in half length wise & cute one of them in half vertically- layer behind the words that are punch out of the White card stock using the Labeled With Love punch
  
• Basic White-  3 3/4 x 5"- for card front
  
• Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Labeled With Love punch
  
• Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Cute As Can Bee DSP-

2 3/4" strip- punch out 3 different circles using 2 3/8" Circle Punch; 2" Circle Punch & 1 3/4" Circle Punch

ink:  Memento

other:  Labeled With Love Punch; Bee Builder Punch- FREE SAB choice with $60 product order; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; 2" Circle Punch; 1 3/4" Circle Punch; Black & Very Vanilla Checked Ribbon; Glue Dots; Dimensionals

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

And a very special Valentines Day!
Hugs-

SUSIE

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Simple Stampin' with Cute As Can Bee DSP

Awhh- here is a simple Valentines card! 

You all know that I'm a punch girl.......

so this was a quick & easy card to whip up last night.

As I made the Cute As A Bee DSP the main focus.

#166621- Cute As Can Bee DSP= $12.50

#162547- Bee My Valentine= $21.00

#168077- Bee Builder Punch= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $60 product order

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set: 'Bee My Valentine'

card stock:

• Petunia Pop- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Pretty In Pink- 2 3/4" strip- punch out circle with 2 3/8" Circle Punch
  
• Pretty In Pink- 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with 2" Circle Punch
  
• Pretty In Pink- 3/4" strip- punch out small heart punch
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  Cute As Can Bee-

• 1 x 5 1/2"- heart pattern
  
• 1 x 4 1/4"- stripes
  

ink:  Memento

other:  Pretty In Pink Ribbon; Bee Builder Punch (small heart); 1 3/4" Circle Punch; 2" Circle Punch; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; dimensionals; glue dots

I hope you have a great Thursday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

 You can CLICK on the product images below in my supply list & you'll be taken directly to my online store!!