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Sunday, October 20, 2024

Wood Pumpkin Holder

Here is a fun wooden pumpkin decor.
 
I used the 
#166500- Autumn To Remember stamp set= $24.00
 
This is one of the projects that everyone joining me at my upcoming 
Holiday Extravaganza class will be making!
Check out how I added a wooden clothes pin to the
backside of this pumpkin so that it stands up.
 
You can add a photo, recipe, note, etc......
We are totally blessed with our 6 grandchildren.
Thankfully they all live close to us & we get to see them often!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Autumn To Remember'
card stock:
  • Pecan Pie- 1 1/4" strip- pumpkin stem
  • Old Olive- 2" strip- die cut leaf
  • Basic White- 5 1/2" strip- die cut Nested Essentials Dies
designer paper:  Pumpkin Pie striped DSP (retired)
  • 4" strip- trace pumpkin & fussy cut around with Paper Snip Scissors to cover wood pumpkin
ink:  Pecan Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Nested Essential Dies; Autumn Leaves Dies; Gold 1/8"Faux Leather Trim; Pecan Pie & Clear Ribboned Adhesive Back Dots; dimensionals; glue dots
non SU:  wooden pumpkin; wooden paper clip; Hot Glue Gun
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Sentimental Christmas tree card

 
Check out this pretty card!
Isn't this DSP just gorgeous!
 
I used the
#164209- Sentimental Christmas DSP= $12.50 Holiday Catalog- pg. 29
When you purchase this DSP,  Stampin' Up! will donate $3.00 to 
support Children's Literacy.  
This is what the Sentimental Christmas DSP looks like.
It has a vintage look that reminds me of old fashioned Christmas's.
Here are the supplies & measurements I used when creating this card.
NOTE:  You can click on the images below I have in my Supply List
& that will take you directly to my online store!

stamp set:  
  • 'Christmas Labels' (words)
  • 'Heartfelt Hexagon' (dotted Hexagon image around the words)
card stock:
  • Lost Lagoon- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- emboss front using Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder
  • Pretty Peacock- 3 3/8 x 4 1/4"
  • Pretty Peacock- 1 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Sentimental Christmas DSP- 
  • 1 x 4"
  • 2 x 4"
ink:  Pretty Peacock
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Heartfelt Hexagon Punch; Pretty Peacock Foiled Gems; Pretty Peacock & Gold Metallic Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE


Friday, October 18, 2024

Pumpkin triple flap fun fold card

 
Here is a sweet pumpkin card!!
This is a triple flap fun fold card.

Everyone stamping with me at my October monthly
stamp classes will be making this card.
 
I used the
#166498- Sweet Days of Autumn DSP= $12.50
 
This DSP can be found in the Scrapbooking Brochure-
This is what the card looks like when opened up.
Notice that it is a center fold card.
2 of the flaps are attached to the left side of the card
& the center one is attached to the right side.
 
You can click on the link below to see another triple flap fun fold card that I made.
Do you like the pumpkin plane?
Or what about adding some texture to it?
I used the
#163656- Textured Timber stamp set= $25.00

 Check out the pumpkin.
I used the 
#162553- Bee Builder Punch= $24.00
 
 How did I make the pumpkin?
*Cut a strip of 1 3/4" card stock.
*Punch out 3 of the "bee bodies" to make the pumpkin.
*Using Paper Snip Scissors cut the tips off of 2 of them, making them ovals.
*I colored the stem of the center oval using a Dark Pebbled Path Stampin' Blend.
 *Angle cut the 'stem' so that it isn't pointed. (as shown in the photo)
*Adhere the 3 ovals together to form the pumpkin!
*Make sure that the stemmed piece is in the center & adhere the other 2 ovals BEHIND this center piece.
*Add dimensionals to the back side of the pumpkin & adhere it to the tag.
Here are the supplies & measurements I used when making this card.

stamp sets:
  • 'So Sincere' (words outside of card)
  • 'Grateful Blessings' (inside of card)
  • 'Textured Timber' (lines to texture pumpkin with)
card stock:
  •  Basic Beige- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 6 3/8"- fold for card base
  • Basic Beige- 1 3/8 x 3 3/4"- stamp words onto & adhere pumpkin to this
  • Cajun Craze- 1 1/2" strip- punch out 3 ovals for pumpkin
  • Cajun Craze- 1 5/8 x 4" (x3)
  • Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  
  • Sweet Days of Autumn DSP- 1 3/8" x 3 3/4" (x2)
  • Iconic Celebrations DSP- 1" strip- for small banner
ink:  Cajun Craze
Stampin' Blends:  Pebbled Path (color pumpkin stem)
other:  Bee Builder Punch; Nature Tones Linen Thread; Faux Glass Dots; dimensionals; glue dots; Paper Snips
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Sweet Days of Autumn Fall card

This is a fun Fall card.
Isn't it cute!!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my 
October monthly stamp classes will be making.
 
It is a fun color block layout!
 
I used the 
#166498- Sweet Days of Autumn DSP= $12.50
Aren't these big words neat!
They are from the
#161415- Kindest Expressions stamp set= $24.00

Here are the supplies & measurements.
 
Did you know.......that you can JUST CLICK ON THE SUPPLY LIST at the bottom of this post to see all of the products, product numbers & prices.  If you click on the images in the supply list it will take you directly to my online store!  

stamp set:  'Kindest Expressions'
card stock:
  • Pecan Pie- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Pecan Pie- 3 1/4" strip- die cut label image
  • Crushed Curry- 3 1/2 x 5"
  • Crushed Curry- 1 1/2" strip- die cut leaf
  • Early Espresso-3 1/4 x 4 3/4"
  • Old Olive- 1 1/2" strip- die cut leaf
  • Cajun Craze-1 1/2" strip- die cut leaf
  • Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Sweet Days of Autumn DSP-
  • 1 1/2 x 1 1/2" (x2)
  • 1 1/2 x 3" (x2)
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Greetings of the Season Dies; Autumn Leaves Dies; Neutral Adhesive Backed Sequins; Pecan Pie Center Striped Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

CTMH left over products on SALE

 Stampin' Up! bought out Close to My Heart earlier this year.
They are getting rid of all of 'their CTMH' inventory that is left over.
So they are having a SALE on those items.
Starting 10/16/24 these products are 30% off & are while supplies last.
Be sure you click on the link below to see all of the products.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me.
Hugs-
SUSIE

 

 

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Winterly Tree Tops Easel card

Here is a fun easel card!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me
at my October monthly classes will be making.
 
I used the
#164066- Winterly Tree Tops Bundle= $55.75 Holiday Catalog pg. 31
#164069- Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder= $12.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 31
#164183- Nest of Winter DSP= $12.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 31
#164070- Earth Tones Shimmer Gems= $8.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 31
It looks like this when it is standing up.
Here it is opened up.
Notice how the little heart is popped up with a dimensional 
& this is what holds the corner to make the easel.
I did fussy cut this bird using my Paper Snip Scissors.
Look at this gorgeous DSP & all of these birds!!
 
Here are the measurements & the supplies.
stamp set:  'Winterly Tree Tops'
card stock:
  • Garden Green-4 1/4 x 9 3/4"- score at 5 1/2" & front of card- diagonally from bottom center fold to top right corner
  • Garden Green-4 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Garden Green- 3/8 x 2 3/4"
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 4"- emboss with Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 1/2 x 2 1/4"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 3 1/2" strip- die cut Deckled Circle & emboss with Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 4 x 4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Nests of Winter DSP
  • 1 1/4 x 4"- right side of inside card base
  • fussy cut bird images from dsp
ink: Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Deckled Circle Dies; Birch Wood 3D Embossing Folder; Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Simply Scored Scoring Tool; Bee Builder Punch (small heart); Earth Tones Shimmer Gems; Paper Snip Scissors; Wink of Stella; Mini Glue Dots; dimensionals;  
Now sold out: Garden Green Ribbon- clearance rack
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, October 14, 2024

Fall Leaf baby wipe card

 
WOW!
Look at this Fall leaf!
Isn't it just so pretty!
Look at all of the colors in it.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my
October monthly card classes will be making.
 
I used the 
#166500- Autumn To Remember stamp set= $24.00
 Check out all of the pretty colors in the leaf.
I did the baby wipe technique.
How did I do the baby wipe technique when stamping leaves?
 
I folded a baby wipe in quarters & put inside a clear case. 
Then add drops of ink refill onto it. 
I used Old Crushed Curry, Copper Clay & Crumb Cake. 
Then press stamp into the baby wipe- using this as your ink pad. 
Stamp leaves around edges of Basic White card stock.
Notice how I embossed leaves onto the card front too.
I used the 
It is an Online Exclusive product, which means that
it is only shown on line, but can be purchased at a class too.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements. 

stamp set:  
  • 'Autumn To Remember' (leaf)
  • 'Autumn Expressions' (words)
card stock:
  • Copper Clay- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half
  • Copper Clay- 3 1/2" strip- die cut circle
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder
  • Crumb Cake- 3" strip- die cut circle
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp leaf onto & punch out with 2 3/8" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Perennial Lavender DSP-
  • 2 x 5 1/4"- cut angles on ends
ink:  Copper Clay
Ink refills:  Copper Clay; Crushed Curry; Crumb Cake
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Spotlight On Nature Dies; Stylish Shapes Dies; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; Wink of Stella; Adhesive-Backed Swirl Dots; dimensionals; glue dots; Baker's Twine Essential Pack
non- SU!:  Baby Wipe

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

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Reindeer Fun

 
Check out this CUTE little reindeer.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me 
at my October monthly classes will be making!
 
I used these Holiday Catalog products-
#164044- Reindeer Fun Bundle= $54.00
#164309- Take a Bow DSP= $12.50 
#164070- Earth Tone Gems= $8.50
This is what the card looks like on the inside. 
I used the
#164326- One of a Kind stamp set= $18.00
Here I stamped the deer onto some different colors of card stock 
to try to decide what color I wanted them to be.
*Smoky Slate
*Gray Granite
*Pecan Pie
*Crumb Cake 
 
Honestly- I like the Pecan Pie deer the best.
But it was too dark when I put it onto this card.
So I choose Crumb Cake.
And then I decided I would lightly color the deer 
using Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends too! 
Check out the deer below & notice how I colored them.
Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets:  'Reindeer Fun'; 'Decorative Trees'; 'Simply Said' & 'One of A Kind'
card stock:
  • Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Two Toned Garden Green- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"- die cut circle foliage image
  • Granny Apple Green- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"
  • Crumb Cake- 2 3/4" strip- stamp deer onto; die cut & color with Light & Dark Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & flag end with Paper Snips
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Take a Bow DSP-
  • 1 3/4 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Garden Green & Pecan Pie
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Crumb Cake
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Reindeer Fun Dies; Earth Tone Shimmer Gems; dimensionals; glue dots; Paper Snips
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Reindeer Fun


What color would you make this deer if you were putting it onto a card?
*Basic Beige
*Gray Granite
*Pecan Pie
*Crumb Cake
 
Everyone joining me at my October monthly classes will be making a deer card.  
Stop back by & I'll be sharing more about my deer card soon.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
My Uncle Jerry White passed away & his funeral is today.
He was a great man & will missed by us all.
He was always so fun to be around & had a great sense of humor.
He was my God Father.  
Last night we went to his visitation & spent time with family afterwards.
Today is his funeral.
Please keep my Aunt Kathy & family in your prayers as we morn his passing.

So I probably won't have time to do any blog posts until next Monday!
As I'm buried in getting card stock cut & everything ready for this weekends classes.
 
Be sure you stop back by again soon.
Thank you!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Nests of Winter DSP

Here is a sneak peek & I'll share more about this card I'm creating
in the next few days!
 
Check out this gorgeous DSP!
#164183- Nests of Winter DSP= $12.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 31
 
I have been fussy cutting out these birds with my Paper Snip scissors! 
I just love this Nests of Winter DSP & the coordinating Winterly Tree Tops bundle!
 
Everyone stamping with me at my classes this month will get to choose a bird to add to one of the cards that they'll be making!! ❤

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE
 

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Love & Strength- curtain fun fold

Check out this fun curtain fold card!
I used the 
#164252- Love & Strength stamp set= $23.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 62
 #164324- Season of Green & Gold Specialty DSP= $16.50- Online Exclusive

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my 
October monthly classes will be making.
 
This 'Love & Strength' stamp set has some great words in it. 
Check out all of these curtains I have folded for class.   
Here is the pattern on how I made this fun 'curtain' fold.
*3 x 10"- score at 2", 3", 5", 6", 8" & 9"- 
*diagonally cut from the 2" mark to 1 1/4" from the top right side as shown in the photo above.
*Now pleat the dsp strip.
Here are the measurements & supplies.
stamp set:  'Love & Strength'
card stock:
  • Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Old Olive- 2 1/4 x 2 3/4"
  • Fresh Freesia- 1/2" strip- stamp words & flag end with Paper Snips
  • Fresh Freesia- 2 x 4"- emboss with Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
  • Gold Foil- 1/4 x 4"
  • Very Vanilla-  2 x 2 1/2"- stamp flower onto & color with Stampin' Blends
  • Very Vanilla-  3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Season of Green & Gold DSP- 
  • 3 x 10"- score at 2", 3", 5", 6", 8 "& 9"
  • Then diagonally cut from the bottom of the 2" score line to the far side at 1 1/4" from the top corner
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Fresh Freesia & Old Olive
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine: Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Gold & Silver Trim; Tinsel Gems Three Pack; dimenstionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella; Simply Scored Scoring Tool; Paper Snips
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, October 7, 2024

WOW! Today, 10/7 thru 10/9/24- get 15% off 2024-2025 Annual Catalog stamp sets!

WOO HOO!
I've got some EXCITING NEW FOR YOU!!
For 3 days ONLY, starting TODAY- October 7, 2024 thru October 9, 2024 you can get any of the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog stamp sets you’ve been wanting at a 15% discount. Act fast—as this stamp-tacular sale lasts for these 3 days only!
 
This stamp sale only happens once a year!
  • The sale will run for only three days.
  • The 15% off discount will apply to all stamp sets (photopolymer and cling) from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog.
  • Bundles are not included in this sale.
  • Stamp sets are available while supplies last.
     

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Zinnia Gratitude card

Today's card is a gorgeous Zinnia card.
 
I used the
#163481- Simply Zinnia Bundle= $52.00 Online Exclusive 
#164200- Iconic Imagery Dies= $23.00 - Online Exclusive
 #163337- Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00 Online Exclusive
 #163469- Flowering Zinnia DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive
 
 NOTE: 
These items are called Online Exclusives because they are 
only show on line. 
They are NOT shown in printed publications.
But anyone can purchase these on line or at a class. 
Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this card too!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Simply Zinnia' (words)
card stock:
  • Melon Mambo- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Melon Mambo- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder
  • Melon Mambo- 2 1/2" strip- die cut Zinnia petals(x2)
  • Pumpkin Pie- 2 1/2" strip- die cut Zinnia petals
  • Pumpkin Pie- 1 1/4" strip- die cut center of flower
  • Daffodil Delight- 1 1/4" strip- die cut center of flower
  • Granny Apple Green- 1 x 4"
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label from Iconic Imagery Dies & stamp words onto this
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Flowering Zinnia DSP- I fussy cut leaves from DSP
ink:  Melon Mambo
other:  Stampin' Cute & Emboss Machine; Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Iconic Imagery Dies; Adhesive Backed Trio Sequins; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Simple Saturday- Playful Ghosts

 It is Simple Saturday!
Check out today's cute little ghost in the pumpkin!
 
I used the
Isn't he so cute!
He just makes me smile.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this card too.
stamp sets:
card stock:
  • Pumpkin Pie- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2'- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Pumpkin Pie- 1/2 x 3"- stamp words onto & diagonally cut ends with scissors
  • Peach Pie- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss with Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp ghost/pumpkin image onto, punch out with 2 3/8" Circle Punch & color with Stampin' Blends
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • 2 3/4" strip- punch out circle with 2 3/8" Circle Punch
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Basic Black; Pumpkin Pie; Pecan Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Folder; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; Wink of Stella; Iridescent 1/2" Striped Ribbon; Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins- Online Exclusive; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE