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Friday, December 6, 2024

Stampin' Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING- November 9-11, 2024!


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Surprise! It’s time for FREE SHIPPING! 

From December 9–11, 2024- you can shop and save 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! 

Free shipping is for three days only, December 9-11, 2024.  So mark your calendars now & be sure you contact me to order for you, or place an order from my online store by CLICKING HERE! 

Due to the high volume of orders and the Christmas season, the distribution center may fall behind their typical shipping timeframes.  They will do all they can to return to their regular service levels as quickly as possible. Please know that any orders placed during this FREE SHIPPING promotion are not guaranteed to arrive before or by December 25.  If you need an order by Christmas, order as early as possible or consider expedited shipping.

Happy Stamping!  Hugs-  SUSIE

Countdown to Christmas Day #8- Snowman Shaker card

 I am doing a 12 day countdown with Christmas projects.
Here is day #8.......
 
Check out today's Snowman Shaker card!  
I just LOVE shaker cards & have made many of the over the years.
I think that this one turned out so cute.
But I love snowman & snowflakes....so it is totally me.
 
I die cut these images out of the 
#164333- Snowy Scenes DSP= $12.50- LAST CHANCE LIST
#164124- Snowy Wonder Dies= $31.00 discounted $27.90- LAST CHANCE LIST
 
How did I make the shaker card?
  • Cut a piece of 4 x 5 1/4" Pool Party Two-Toned card stock, embossed it with the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder.  I lightly sanded the embossed snowflakes with a sanding block.
  • I cut a piece of White Glimmer Specialty Paper to 1 x 5 1/4" &  ripped it in half & adhered along the bottom (for the snow).
  • Put this into a Clear Envelope & slide to an edge & bottom.
  • Then fold over the edge & use Tear & Tape to make it snug around the other side/corner.
  • Put approximately 1/8 tsp of White Loose Snowflakes into the Clear Envelope & SEAL the end shut.
  • Put dimensionals around all the edges on the backside of the Clear Envelope.
  • Adhere the Thick Basic White card stock base that measures 4 1/4 x 11"- scored at 5 1/2" & folded in half.
  • Add the die cut images to the front of the Clear Envelope using dimensionals.
Isn't this just so cute!

Here are the supplies & measurements.
card stock:
  • Basic White Thick- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Pool Party Two-Toned- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 1" strip- die cut 4 little snowflakes
  • White Glimmer Specialty Paper- 1 x 5 1/4"- tear in half for snow drift
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Snowy Scenes DSP- LAST CHANCE LIST
  • die cut or fussy cut out the images- snowman, hat, trees, snowflakes
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Snowy Wonder Dies- LAST CHANCE LIST; Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; White Loose Snowflakes- now sold out; dimensionals; Clear Envelope; Tear & Tape; Paper Snip Scissors; Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Non Stampin' Up:  Sanding Block
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Countdown to Christmas Day #7- Christmas Tree

I am doing a 12 day countdown with Christmas projects.
Here is day #7.......
Check out this cute Christmas tree card!
 I made this card for a team retreat I had last month.
Isn't it cute!
I love the way it turned out. 

This is a great way to use your dsp strips.
The inspiration for this card came from my dear demonstrator friend Lorri Heiling.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  Decorative Tree (words)
card stock:
  • Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Garden Green- 1 1/4" strip- punch with Modern Oval Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder; then die cut tree using Decorative Tree Dies
  • Basic White- 1x4"- tear in half for snow drifts
  • Basic White-1" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Modern Oval Punch
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Take A Bow DSP-
  • MANY 1/2" strips of different patterns of DSP- adhere to 2 3/4 x 3 1/2" piece of Basic White card stock & adhere to the back side of the Basic White embossed tree card front.
ink:  Garden Green
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Decorative Tree Dies; Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Modern Oval Punch; Natural Tones Linen Thread (Garden Green); dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella

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

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Countdown to Christmas Day #6- Home Door Decor

I am doing a 12 day countdown with Christmas projects.
Here is day #6.......
Check out this Home Door Decor that I framed.
Didn't this turn out cute!
"Hoping your home is filled with the Spirit of the Season"
These words are from the 
#162043- Merriest Trees' stamp set= $25.00
 
Notice the door.....
I used a Crumb Cake ink pad & Blending Brush to add color to the
#163770- Wood Textured 12x12" Specialty Paper (2 sheets)= $5.00
 
Below I have all of the details with supplies & measurements-
so that you can make this decor too!
stamp sets:  
  • 'Merriest Trees' (words)
  • 'Sophisticated Sled' (wreath)
  • 'Light The Year' (bow)
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 6" Emboss with
  • Crumb Cake- 2 1/2 x 4 1/4"- for door
  • Crumb Cake- 4 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut label
  • Basic White- 3 x 4 3/4"- for door
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp wreath & die cut
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp bow & die cut
  • Real Red- 1/2 x 4 1/4"- to go in slots in word/label
Specialty Paper:
  • Wood Textured Specialty Paper- 1 x 4" (x2)- color using Crumb Cake ink pad & Blending Brushes
ink: Crumb Cake; Old Olive; Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Old Olive to color leaves on wreath
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sophisticated Sled Dies; Peaceful Season Dies; Light The Year Dies; Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Blends Brush; Cherry Cobbler& Pearl Adhesive Backed Berries (for the wreath & the door knob); dimensionals; glue dots
non-Stampin' Up!:  Sanding Block & 5x7" Wooden Frame
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

NEW PRODUCTS available today- 12/3/24!

 HERE are some NEW products available starting today- 12/3/24!

You can CLICK on this link to go to my Online Store to see these NEW products.

HERE are 2 NEW Kits

 
 
Use the Perpetual Beauty Calendar Kit to create the perfect 12-month calendar. Stamp out the months of the year using the included stamp set, then use the precut paper pieces and stickers to add some final touches and voilĂ —a calendar that fits your schedule!
Also available in French.
Kit includes:
* Perpetual Beauty Calendar Photopolymer Stamp Set
* Clear Stamp Block
* Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Spot
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 1 calendar
* Calendar size: 7" x 10-1/2" (17.8 x 26.7 cm)
* Sticker sheets
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* A 11-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 1-3/16" (29.2 x 19 x 4.6 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go
Product colors: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Pretty Peacock
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Create adorable blossoming boxes with the Cherry Blossom Treat Boxes Kit. Use these DIY treat boxes as favors for weddings, baby showers, or birthdays. They’re easy to assemble with beautiful details and unique slotted petals at the top for a perfect close. And the cool tones of this kit make it ideal for any season.
Also available in French.
Kit includes:
* Cherry Blossom Treat Boxes Photopolymer Stamp Set
* Clear Stamp Block
* Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Spot
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 12 treat packages
* 2" x 2" x 2" (5.1 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm)
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Linen Thread
* A 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4" (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go
Product colors: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Moody Mauve, Pretty in Pink
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 HERE are the 3 NEW DSP
Colors-  Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, Petal Pink & Pool Party
 #166259-REFRESHED BEAUTY 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER=
$12.50 
 Colors- Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Peach Pie
 #166261- SERENE LOVE 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER=
$12.50 
 Color- Lost Lagoon, Night of Navy & Old Olive

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE DSP FLYER

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 Don't forget to check out all of the NEW Online Exclusive products too!

 

Last Chance Products NOW available today- 12/3/24!

WOW!
 
Don't miss out!
Some of these products will be GONE SOON!
 
 

Don't hesitate to contact me for more information or if you need help placing an order.
Happy SHOPPING!
Thank you!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Countdown to Christmas Day #5- Sled Decor

 
I am doing a 12 day countdown with Christmas projects.
Here is day #5.......
 
This is a sled decor that everyone made with me
at my Holiday Extravaganza class last month.
I love the way it turned out.
Check out the embossed snowflakes using the 
#162026- Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00 Online Exclusive
 
Below I have all of the details with supplies & measurements-
so that you can make this decor too!
stamp sets:  
  • 'Merriest Trees' (words)
  • 'Light The Year' (bow)
card stock:
  • Two-Toned Pool Party- 4 x 6"- emboss using Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder, lightly sand the embossed snowflakes to make them white!
  • Pool Party- 4" strip- die cut label & stamp words onto it
  • Real Red- 1/2 x 4 1/4" strip- put into slots of die that words are stamped onto
  • Crumb Cake- 2 3/4" strip- die cut sled wood part
  • Early Espresso- 4 1/4" strip- die cut sled frame
  • Old Olive- 2 3/4" strip- die cut spring/leaves (x2)
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- die cut skates (x2)
  • Basic White- 2 x 4"- rip in half & make snowdrifts
  • Basic White- 1" strip- die cut shoe laces
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip-  stamp bow & die cut
  • Silver Foil-  1 1/2" strip- die cut skate blades (x2)
ink:  Early Espresso & Real Red
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sophisticated Sled Dies; Peaceful Season Dies; Light The Year Dies; Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate: Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots
non Stampin' Up!:  Sanding Block & 4x6" Wooden Frame
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Monday, December 2, 2024

Countdown to Christmas- Day #4- Snowman Easel card

I am doing a 12 day countdown with Christmas projects.
Here is day #4.......
 
Check out this CUTE snowman!
This is a fun easel card. 
This is what the card looks like when it is standing up.
Neat huh!
This is what the inside looks like.
NOTICE the dsp strip?
The dsp strip is what holds up the easel part of the card, so that it stands up.
I used dimensionals to pop this dsp strip up.
The snowman & the tree were cut out directly from the DSP.
Isn't that cool!
That makes it so easy to do!
WOW!
 
This is a card that made last August for a swap I did with some other demonstrator friends.
I just love the way it turned out!
And I hope you love it too!
 
Below are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set: 'Snowy Wonder'
card stock:
  • Pool Party- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- fold for card base
  • Coastal Cabana- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- emboss with Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 1 1/2 x 5 1/2"- tear along the top edge of this to make the snow drift, now stamp words onto this
  • Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp hat for snowman onto & die cut
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Snowy Scenes DSP-
  • die cut snowman out of dsp
  • die cut tree out of dsp
  • dotted dsp- 2 x 4"- stamp snowflakes onto this using Coastal Cabana ink pad
  • 1/2 x 5 1/2"- dsp strip for inside of the card to hold up the easel, so that the card stands up
ink:  Memento & Coastal Cabana
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Snowy Wonder Dies; Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; White Loose Snowflakes (now SOLD OUT); dimensionals; glue dots' Pool Party 5/8" Pompom ribbon; Multipurpose Glue to hold on tiny snowflakes
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Countdown to Christmas Day #3- Large GIft Bag Tag

I am doing a 12 day countdown with Christmas projects.
Here is day #3.......
 
Check out today's large gift bag tag I made.
I made this as one of the projects at my Team Retreat last month.
Notice the large bow.
Isn't it so pretty!
I used the 
#165129- Take a Bow Bundle= $44.50 -Holiday Catalog pg. 39, 
which includes the 6x6 DSP & dies.
All of the supplies & measurements to make this tag are listed below.
 
NOTE:  I bought the snowflake bag at a store. 
 
stamp set:  'Hang An Ornament' (words)
card stock:
  • Granny Apple Green- 3 1/4 x 6"- angle cut the top corners to make a tag.
  • Granny Apple Green- 3 1/2" strip- die cut solid tree image
  • Real Red- 1 1/2"- die cut present
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- die cut ribbon/bow on top of present
  • Basic White- 1/2 x 2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto, punch hole & add ribbon;  flag end with Paper Snip Scissors
  • Festive Glimmer Paper- 3 1/2" strip- add adhesive sheet to the back side & die cut the strips to put on the tree
designer paper:  Take a Bow DSP-
  • 2- 6x6- die cut strips to make bow 
  • 3 x 6"- dotted pattern on the tag
ink:  Real Red
Stampin' Blends: Real Red (to color Rhinestone Basic Jewels that are on the tree)
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Reindeer Fun Dies (present); Decorative Tree Dies; Adhesive Sheets; Rhinestone Basic Jewels; dimensionals; glue dots
NOW RETIRED:  Garden Green ribbon (it was on the clearance rack last month)
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Countdown to Christmas Day#2- Snowflakes

I am doing a 12 day countdown with Christmas projects.
Here is day #2.......
 
Check out this SIMPLE card.
I love the way it turned out.
It is a monochromatic snowflake card.
AND it has a GIFT CARD HOLDER SLOT on the inside.
Notice how I made a gift card holder "slot" on the inside of card.
 
I used the
#163569- Labeled With Love Punch= $23.00
Neat huh!
NOTE:  Just be sure you only adhesive to the outside edges of the
Basic White card insert- so that the gift card can "SLIDE" down into the slot!
Here are the supplies & measurements so you can make this card too!
stamp sets:  'Sentimental Wishes' (words) & 'Frozen Edges' (snowflakes)
card stock:
  • Coastal Cabana- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Coastal Cabana- 1 x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- stamp snowflakes along the right edge for card front
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with the Labeled With Love Punch
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card- slide punch up from the bottom edge & punch to make the slot for the gift card
designer paper:  Halloween Spells DSP-
  • 2 x 3 3/4"
ink:  Coastal Cabana
other:  Labeled With Love Punch; Iridescent 1/2" Striped Trim; Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio (white); dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SPECTACULAR Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, November 29, 2024

Countdown to Christmas Day #1- Angel Ornament

I will be doing a 12 day countdown with Christmas projects.
Here is day #1.......
 
This is a cute little angle ornament.
Notice how I made a 'window' in a card front so that the angel could 
be taped to the inside of the card.
So when you give this card, the recipient can take the ornament out 
& hang it on their Christmas tree!

This is one of the projects that everyone made at my 
Holiday Extravaganza event last month.
I just love the way it turned out!
This is what the angel ornament looks like.
So what do you think?
 
Here are the supplies & measurements that I used.

stamp set: 'Round We Go'
card stock:
  • Basic Beige-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"- attach to card front & die cut circle using Stylish Shapes Dies to make the 'window' in the card front.  Now stamp asterisk's around the top 2/3rds of the card layer as shown in the photo.
  • Very Vanilla- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with retired Double Oval Punch
  • Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Gold Foil- 1 1/2" strip- die cut angel halo- using 2 dies & use the center circle for the angel head
designer paper:  Season of Green & Gold DSP-
  • 5 1/2" strip- die cut with pleated die (pleat & use as angel body)
  • 5" strip- die cut with pleated die (cut in half, pleat & use as angel arms)
ink:  Crumb Cake
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Round We Go Dies; Stylish Shapes Dies; Drusy Adhesive Backed Embellishment; dimensionals; glue dots
now retired: Gold Cord; Double Oval Punch
Non-Stampin' Up!:  Hot Glue Gun
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Grateful For You card


Happy Thanksgiving!!
I am so THANKFUL, GRATEFUL & BLESSED
to get to share my love of stamping with all of you!
Thank you so much for letting me share it with you!!
I hope you all have a VERY BLESSED THANKSGIVING DAY!
 
Check out today's card.
I thought it was a great one to post for today. 
As I am so GRATEFUL for YOU!

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Autumn Expressions'- Holiday Catalog
card stock:
  • Copper Clay- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2" & z fold
  • Copper Clay- 2 1/2" strip die cut label
  • Copper Clay- 2 3/4" strip- die cut leaf branch
  • Basic Beige- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card
  • Basie Beige- 2 1/2" strip- die label
  • Basic Beige- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Sweet Days of Autumn DSP- Scrapbooking Brochure
  • 3 x 4"- diagonally cut part of lower corner off (trees)
  • 3/4 x 5 1/4" (Plaid)
ink:  Copper Clay
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Encircled in Nature Dies; Autumn Expressions Dies; Earth Tones Shimmer Gems; Natural Tones Linen Thread (Copper Clay); dimensionals; glue dots
 
May your blessings be many, your troubles be few, and your Thanksgiving be wonderful.
I hope you enjoy every moment of it & get to spend it with family or friends. 
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Dotted Circles Pumpkin cards

Check out these 2 pumpkin cards!
Aren't they just so cute!
 
Which one do you like better?
 THIS- the Lemon Lolly one on the left??
OR
THAT- the Pumpkin Pie one on the right???
 
I love so much about this card layout & the bright cheery colors.
*The starburst dsp layout
*The 'so thankful for you' words
*The Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder
*The pumpkins made using the Bee Builder Punch 
*Flowering Zinnia's DSP
THIS is the Lemon Lolly pumpkin card.
THAT is the Pumpkin Pie pumpkin card.
 
So what do you think??? 
 
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 for the Pumpkin Pie card just above these words-
stamp set:  'So Sincere' (words)
card stock:
  • Lemon Lolly- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" for card base
  • Lemon Lolly- 2 3/4" strip- die cut scalloped circle die
  • Pumpkin Pie- 4 x 5 1/4"- adhere starburst DSP strips & emboss with the Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder
  • Pumpkin Pie- 2" strip- punch out 2 ovals from the Bee Builder Punch
  • Early Espresso- 1/2" strip- punch out stem of pumpkin & snip top diagonally
  • Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- punch out 2" circle
  • Basic White- 5/8 x 1 3/4'- stamp words onto for front of card
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4" for inside of card
designer paper:  Flowering Zinnia's DSP- 
  • 2 x 4"- (x2) cut as shown in photo below
How did I make the starburst?
I cut 2 pieces of 2 x 4" DSP & cut them at at diagonal.
ink:  Pumpkin Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Round We Go Dies; 2" Circle Punch; Bee Builder Punch; Paper Snip Scissors; White 3/8" Frayed Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE