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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Brushed with Beauty easel fun fold

WOW- I love this gorgeous flower card.
Isn't it pretty! 
This is a totally Susie card. 
 
I used these NEW Online Exclusive products-
#167082- Brushed With Beauty DSP= $12.50
#167024- Delicate Framing stamp set= $17.00 
#167098- Pearls of Beauty= $8.00 
#167097- Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder= $10.50
This is a fun fold easel card & it looks like this when it is standing up!
Notice how I punched out the words using the Modern Oval Punch!
It works perfectly with these words.
 
Oh I think that this is such a pretty card! 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Delicate Framing' (words)
card stock:
  • Calypso Coral- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- fold for card base
  • Calypso Coral- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Petal Pink- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss using the Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder
  • Very Vanilla- 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Modern Oval Punch
  • Very Vanilla- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Brushed With Beauty DSP-
  • 2 x 4" -flowers
  • 1 x 5 1/2"- go across card front
  • 1 x 5"- go across bottom inside of card to make easel 'holder' 
ink: Calypso Coral
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Modern Oval Punch; Pearls of Beauty (Calypso Coral color); Petal Pink Braided Trim; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
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.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Fluffy Squirrel Fun Z Fold

 Isn't this little squirrel so cute!
And check out this fun z fold card.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone attending my
Holiday Extravaganza class last month made.
 
I used the 
#165882- Autumn Toile DSP= $12.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 41
When the card is opened up all of the way it looks like this!
It is a fun z fold card & looks like this when standing up!
I love punches- so was thrilled to see that this stamp had a 
coordinating punch to go with it!!
Don't you think it's so cute!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Fluffy Squirrel'
card stock:
  • Early Espresso- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 1/8", 4 1/4" & 5 1/2"- z fold for card base. *Be sure you attach the left side folds together to make a 'book binding like' fold.  Notice this in the photo above with the card standing up.
  • Early Espresso- 1 3/4" strip- punch out Labeled With Love punch- use 1/2 of it to make a 'tab' as shown above
  • Early Espresso- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Early Espresso- 2 3/4" strip- punch out 2 3/8" Circle
  • Gray Granite- 3/4 x 3"
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp squirrel & acorn onto & punch out
  • Basic White- 3 x 4"- for inside of card 
designer paper:  Autumn Toile
  • 1 x 4" (x2)- stripes
  • 3 x 4"- leaf type design for card front 
inks: Early Espresso & Gray Granite
Stampin' Blends:  Bronze & Crumb Cake 
other:  Simply Scored Scoring Tool; Fluffy Squirrel Punch; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; Labeled with Love Punch; Baker's Twine Essential Pack (Gray Granite); Neutral Matte Dots; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
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.

Monday, November 17, 2025

Black Friday SALE- November 25-December 1, 2025!

Save up to 40% off on select products.
WHEN:  November 25-December 1, 2025!
 
WOW!! 
We have been asking Stampin' Up! to do this & they are doing it this year for the first time. 
So excited to see what they will have on sale! 
Can't wait!!!

Brushed with Beauty Birthday Card

Today we are blessed to celebrate our daughter Amanda's birthday!!
This is the pretty card that I made for her.
 
I used some NEW products- 
 #167082- Brushed With Beauty 12x12 DSP= $12.50
 #16709- Beautiful Pattern 3D Embossing Folder= $10.50

Isn't this DSP just gorgeous!
And I LOVE this new embossing folder too!
This card is clean, simple & elegant! 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Beautiful Butterflies' (words)
card stock:
  • Petal Pink- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half.  Emboss the front using the Beautiful Pattern 3D Embossing Folder
  • Calypso Coral- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"
  • Basic White- 1 x 4"- stamp words onto & fussy cut out around it using scissors
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Brushed With Beauty DSP-
  • 3 x 4 1/2"- Flower pattern- cut into 3- 1x 4 1/2" strips & layer  
  • 1 x 4"- marble pattern
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine;  Beautiful Pattern 3D Embossing Folder; Pearls of Beauty (dots); Petal Pink Braided Trim; dimensionals; glue dots
I hope you have a MARVELOUS
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.

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Autumn Toile Fall card

This is such a pretty Fall card!!
 
This is one of the cards that everyone attending my
Holiday Extravaganza class last month made.
 
I love these colors & this dsp!
I used the 
#165882- Autumn Toile DSP= $12.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 41
#167021- 'Friendly Foliage' stamp set =$19.00 Online Exclusive
Notice the cool embossed leaves.
They are
#165983- Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder= $10.50 Online Exclusive
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Friendly Foliage' (words)
card stock:
  • Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Early Espresso- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Early Espresso- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Mossy Meadow- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder
  • Very Vanilla- 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Modern Oval Punch to get the curved ends
  • Very Vanilla- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Autumn Toile DSP-
  • 3 x 4"- pumpkin print
  • 2 x 4"- brown plaid 
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Modern Oval Punch (note:  Stamp words onto 3/4" strip of Very Vanilla card stock & then punch out so that you get the curves on the edges); Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems (clear); Baker's Twine Essentials Pack; dimensionals; glue dots
 
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. 

Monday, November 10, 2025

Gathering Together Fall Leaf Z fold card

WOW!
I love Fall!
I love the colors & the images.....and this card just makes me smile.
Isn't this big Maple leaf just awesome! 
This is a totally Susie card.
And I made it into my favorite Z fold card too! 
 
This is one of the cards that everyone attending my
Holiday Extravaganza class made.
The card looks like this when it is standing up!
Notice how the front is folded back to form a 'Z'. 
 
Look at this awesome New banner image that I stamped the words onto.
You all know that I love punches!
Well- this is a new punch!
WOO HOO!
 
This is the NEW-
 #167050- Three Banner Punch= $26.00 Online Exclusive
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Gathering Moments (words) Online Exclusive
card stock:
  • Cajun Craze-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" & z fold for card base
  • Cajun Craze- 4 1/4" strip- die cut big Maple Leaf & then emboss using the Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder
  • Basic Beige- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Early Espresso- 1/4 x 2 3/4"
  • Early Espresso- 3/4 x 4"
  • Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Three Banner Punch
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card 
designer paper:  Gathering Together Specialty DSP- Online Exclusive
  • 3 x 3 3/4"- leaves on top of card front
  • 2 x 3 3/4"- plaid on bottom of card front 
ink:  Cajun Craze
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Gathering Moments Dies; Gathering Leaves Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Three Banner Punch; Linen Thread; Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems (clear ones from this package); dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
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. 

Sunday, November 9, 2025

Traditions of Christmas "Merry Christmas" fun fold

Check out this gorgeous traditional Christmas card!
I used the 
 #165853- Traditions of Christmas Specialty DSP= $16.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 23
 
This is one of the cards that everyone attending my
Holiday Extravaganza class made.
This is a joy fold card.
As the top flap opens upward & the bottom flap opens downward. 
 I LOVE how this turned out!
It is stunning & elegant, yet so simple to create!
This is a totally Susie card. 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  
  • 'Merry Christmas' (card front)
  • 'Words for The Season' (inside of card)
card stock:
  • Cherry Cobbler- 5 1/2 x 6 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold for card base
  • Cherry Cobbler- 3 x 4 1/2"- adhere white piece that Merry Christmas words are stamped onto to this piece
  • Real Red- 4 3/4 x 6 1/2"- score at 3 1/4" & fold in half- adhere to center inside of card base
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 4 1/4"- stamp words onto for outside of card
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 4 1/4"- stamp words onto for inside of card 
designer paper:  Traditions of Christmas DSP-
  • 2 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Real Red
other:  Traditional Sparkling Sequins; Real Red Shiny Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
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. 

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Elegant Pine Snowflakes

Here is a great wintry card!
Check out these pines.
 
This could be used for many different occasions 
depending on what words you put on it. 
 
I used the 
#166066- Elegant Pine Snowflakes 12x12 DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive
NOTE: This is currently out of stock until around 11/17/25
 I love these 2 colors together.
Aren't they pretty! 

Here are the supplies & measurements. 
stamp sets:
  • 'Wishing You Joy'
card stock:
  • Pretty Peacock- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- z fold
  • Pretty Peacock- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Pretty Peacock- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"4 x 5 1/4"
  • Shaded Spruce- 4 x 5 1/4"-  - emboss using the Peaceful Greenery 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 1/2" strip-  stamp words onto for card front.  Angle cut both ends with scissors.
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- stamp words on inside of card
designer paper:  Elegant Pine Snowflakes DSP- out of stock until around 11/17/25
  • 3 x 4" 
ink:  Pretty Peacock
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Branching Out Dies; Peaceful Greenery 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Faceted Snowflakes; glue dots; dimensionals
retired:  Shaded Spruce Satin & Sheer Ribbon- NOW RETIRED

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!
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.

Friday, November 7, 2025

Delicate Framing Thankful card

This is a very clean & simple card. 
Isn't it pretty!!
 
Check out this card using some NEW products!
They are NEW Online Exclusive products.
#167024- Delicate Framing= $17.00 
#167097- Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder= $10.50  
Notice the dsp I added to the corner.
This was a 2 3/4 x 4" DSP that I diagonally cut.
I had a few scraps of DSP left over added them.
They are  (2) 1 x 1" pieces that I adhered to each edge on the lower card front part.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Delicate Framing' (words)
card stock:
  • Secret Sea- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Secret Sea- 2" strip- punch out with Modern Oval Punch- cut the in half vertically & adhere to the back side of the words
  • Secret Sea- 3/4 x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- emboss using Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2" 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:  Peaceful Garden DSP-
  • 2 3/4 x 4"- diagonally cut & use half on this card & save the other for another card
ink:  Secret Sea
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Beautiful Pattern Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Modern Oval Punch; Secret Sea Ribbon; Hues of Blue Flowers; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
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. 

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Elegant Pines Snowflakes Double Z Fun Fold

Check out these pretty cards!
Notice how I made one a Christmas card.
And the other I made an "All Occasion" card.
 
Everyone joining me at my upcoming Holiday Stamp-a-Stack
classes will get to make both of these cards (or 2 of one of them).
Note:  There will be choice of DSP print, but it will all be from the
Traditions of Christmas Specialty DSP pack.  
And there will be a choice of words too! 

Are you signed up to join me to stamp this month & make this card? 
I love the big font of these words!
 
I think that this is a simple yet a wow holiday card!
This is a Double Z Fun Fold card!
Check it out...... 
The card looks like this when it is standing up!
Cool huh! 
Don't you think?
 
Here are the supplies & measurements. 
stamp sets:
  • Merry Christmas
  • Layered Thoughts 
card stock:
  • Shaded Spruce- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"- z fold
  • Shaded Spruce- 2 1/2 x 11"- score at 3 1/4 & 6 1/2"- z fold
  • Shaded Spruce- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using the Peaceful Greenery 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"- stamp words onto for card front
  • Basic White- 2 1/4 x 3"- stamp words on inside of card
designer paper:  Elegant Pine Snowflakes DSP-
  • 2 1/2 x 4" 
ink:  Shaded Spruce
other:  Simply Scored Scoring Tool; Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Peaceful Greenery 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Faceted Snowflakes; glue dots
retired:  Shaded Spruce Satin & Sheer Ribbon- NOW RETIRED

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.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Ornamental Christmas "Tree" cards

WOW!
Check out these cute tree cards.
 
You know I love black & white cards- so I love these! 
Isn't this DSP gorgeous!
#165990- Modern Christmas Specialty DSP= $16.50 
 #166001- Ornamental Christmas Bundle= $51.25
 
Everyone joining me at my upcoming Holiday Stamp-a-Stack
classes will get to make both of these cards (or 2 of one of them).
Note:  There will be choice of DSP print, but it will all be from the
Modern Christmas Specialty DSP pack.  
 
Are you signed up to join me to stamp this month & make this card? 
Notice how I embossed words & adhered to the center of the card.
I used the 
#165912- Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder= $42.00
NOTE:  This embossing folder comes with dies too, but I only used the embossing folder.
 Check out how I have the words stamped on a banner & the ends are flagged.
I used the NEW
#167050- Three Banner Punch= $26.00 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:
  • Ornamental Christmas- words inside of card
  • A Little Cheer- words on card front
  • Tractor & Co- words on card front 
  • Holly Jolly- words for inside of card 
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label
  • Basic Black- 1/4 x 2 3/4"
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut label & adhere tree to it for card front
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words & punch out with Three Banner Punch
  • Basic White- 2 x 4"- emboss using Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
  • Gold Foil- 3/4" strip- punch out star using star punch from A Little Cheer Mini Punch Pack 
designer paper:  Modern Christmas Specialty DSP- 
  • 1 1/2 x 4" (x2)
  • 2" strip- die cut tree 
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Branching Out Dies; Christmas Words Collage Hybrid Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Ornamental Christmas Dies; A Little Cheer Mini Punch Pack (small star punch); Three Banner Punch; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
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.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

NEW PRODUCTS available today!

 

WOO HOO!
There are 2 new kits & lots of NEW Online Exclusive products available today!
Click on the link below to see all of them!
Contact me if you have any questions or need my help.
You can CLICK on the product images below in my supply list & you'll be taken directly to my online store. 

Festive Friends Snowman

Oh my gosh.......
Isn't this snowman just totally adorable!
I do love snowmen & think that this one turned out super cute.
He just makes me smile! 
 
 Everyone joining me at my upcoming Holiday Stamp-a-Stack
classes will get to make 2 of this snowman card.
 
Are you signed up to join me to stamp this month & make this card? 
I stamped the snowman using Memento ink, die cut 
& then colored it using Stampin' Blends.
I added Wink of Stella to the white strips on the hat.
 
Notice the dotted sky?
It is from the
#167312- Weekend Adventures DSP= $12.50  
I thought it worked perfectly for a night sky with snowflakes falling-
don't you think? 
 
Notice the die cut snowflakes?
I adhered them to the dsp using glue rolled up glue dots. 
The snowflakes are die cut using the
#166022- Snowflake Kisses Dies=$38.00 
Note:  I did use retired Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper to die cut the snowflakes out of.
And I used retired Iridescent Rhinestone Jewels in the center of the snowflakes. 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:
  • 'Festive Friends' (snowman)
  • Snowflake Kisses' (words) 
card stock:
  • Misty Moonlight- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 2 3/4" strip- die cut tree
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- layer for front of card
  • Basic White- 2 x 4 3/4"- rip in half & use both pieces to make snowdrift along bottom of layer
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp snowman, die cut & color with Stampin' Blends
  • Glimmer Paper- RETIRED- scraps
designer paper:  Weekend Adventures DSP-
  • 2 x 4 1/2" 
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Pumpkin Pie, Misty Moonlight 
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Festive Friends Dies; Snowflake Kisses Dies; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots
retired:  Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
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.

Monday, November 3, 2025

Traditions of Christmas Holiday card

Here are some festive traditional Holiday cards!
Aren't they so pretty!!
 This DSP is just stunning!
 
I used the 
#165853- Traditions of Christmas Specialty DSP= $16.50 Holiday Catalog pg. 23*
 *Currently out of stock until around 11/17/25
 #165865- 'Traditional Labels Bundle= $43.00 Holiday Catalog pg. 22-23
 
Everyone joining me at my upcoming Holiday Stamp-a-Stack
classes will get to make both of these cards (or 2 of one of them).
Note:  There will be choice of DSP print, but it will all be from the
Traditions of Christmas Specialty DSP pack.  
 
Are you signed up to join me to stamp this month & make this card? 
On this card I used the words from the
#165854- Traditional Label stamp set= $19.00 
 
I really like the added texture of the embossing folder.
Don't you?
I used the 
#166119- Jolly Holly Hybrid Embossing Folder= $41.00 
(this includes dies & embossing folder, but I didn't use the dies on this card)
Neat huh! 
On this card I used the words from the
#165825- Seasonal Tags stamp set= $18.00
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  
  • 'Traditional Label' (Merry Christmas words)
  • 'Seasonal Tags' (Happy Holidays words) 
card stock:
  • Real Red- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" for card base
  • Real Red- 3/4 x 4 1/2"
  • Old Olive- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss using the Jolly Holly 3D Embossing Folder
  • Gold Foil- 1/2 x 4"
  • Basic White-  2 3/4" strip- die cut label & stamp words onto for card front
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Traditions of Christmas DSP- *Currently out of stock until around 11/17/25
  • 3 x 4" 
ink:  Real Red
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Jolly Holly 3D Hybrid Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Traditional Label Dies; Faceted Snowflakes; Real Red Shiny Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
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.