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Saturday, May 24, 2025

Paper Bouquet Stampin' Up! kit!

Look at this pretty bouquet!!
 I made these pretty flowers this week using a NEW Stampin' Up! Kit!
 
#165636- PAPER BOUQUET KIT= $22.00 
 
 I added theses flowers to a glass jar I had & have them sitting on a table in our family room. 
I had a great time making these flowers!!
As my friend, Chris joined me for the afternoon & we each made one of these
Paper Bouquet Kits!
 
 Check out the NEW 2025-2027 In Colors.
Strawberry Slush, Secret Sea, Cloud Cover, Timid Tiger & Darling Duckling.

 WOW- with the Paper Bouquet Kit, you’ll bring the beauty of fresh flowers into your home. And the best part is, they’ll never wilt! This kit comes with pre-cut leaf and flower pieces, floral wire, and pony beads. You’ll layer and curl the paper pieces, forming a vibrant bouquet with 23 flowers and 11 leaves. Place the paper bouquet in a vase to give your décor a timeless touch or gift it to a loved one as a heartfelt keepsake!
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, May 23, 2025

Impressions Abloom thank you card

 Here is a bright & cheery card using NEW 2025-2027 In Colors.
Secret Sea, Cloud Cover, Strawberry Slush & Darling Duckling
 
AND I used the
#165605- Impressions Abloom stamp set= $20.00 Online Exclusive
 
 I love the bright colors & spring/summer like feel of this card!
 
This is one of the cards I made at the Stampin' Up! Onstage Event in March! 
I love the way it turned out!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Impressions Abloom'
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for card base
  • Granny Apple Green- 4 x 10 1/2"- score at 5 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Strawberry Slush- 3 1/4 x 4 3/8"- notice how I used the end of my Paper Snips Scissors & roughed up the edges of this card stock layer
  • Strawberry Slush-  1 1/4 x 2"- stamp words onto & flag end with Paper Snips Scissors
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 3" (top)**
  • Basic White- 1 1/2 x 3" (bottom)**
**Slide these 2 pieces of card stock together & stamp flowers/leaves onto.  Then attach the wider one to the top & the narrower one to the bottom of the Strawberry Slush card stock layer.
  • Basic White-  3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
inks:  Granny Apple Green, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush, Darling Duckling
ink refill:  Cloud Cover- make your own little ink spot using an uninked spot & a Cloud Cover ink refill.  Be sure you don't add too much ink or this will be blotchy.  
NOTE:  There is NO Cloud Cover ink pad.  You have to make your own by using an ink refill & uninked spot.
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls; dimensionals; uninked spot
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 
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Thursday, May 22, 2025

2025-2027 In Colors with Turtle Textures Embossing Folder

Here is another FUN card using the NEW 2025-2027 In Colors!
This is a fun card that that we saw one similar to when we were at On Stage in March.
Lynda brought the supplies to our last team meeting for everyone to make this card.
It is so cute huh!
 
Check out this cool NEW embossing folder-
#165232- Turtle Textures Embossing Folder= $8.50  
 
These words are from the NEW stamp set-
#165454- 'Paper Tags' stamp set= $24.00 Online Exclusive
Isn't this new embossing folder cool!
 
Which is your favorite NEW 2025-2027 In Color?
Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush, Cloud Cover, Darling Duckling, Timid Tiger?
 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set: 'Paper Tags' (words)
card stock:
  • Strawberry Slush- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Secret Sea- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Secret Sea- 2 1/4 x 2 1/4"
  • Basic White- 2 x 2"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
  • Strawberry Slush- 2 3/4 x 2 1/2"- emboss with Turtle Textures Embossing Folder
  • Cloud Cover- 2 1/4 x 2 1/2"- emboss with Turtle Textures Embossing Folder
  • Timid Tiger- 1 1/4 x 2"- emboss with Turtle Textures Embossing Folder
  • Darling Duckling- 1 1/4 x 3"- emboss with Turtle Textures Embossing Folder
ink:  Strawberry Slush
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Turtle Textures Embossing Folder; Opal Rounds Assortments (Night of Navy); dimensionals

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, May 21, 2025

Dotted Circles 3D NEW In Color card

 This is such a FUN card isn't it!!!
When we were at On Stage in March at Raleigh, NC there was a similar card demonstrated.
So Lynda brought the supplies for this card to our last team meeting for everyone to make.

We used the NEW 2025-2027 In Colors when creating this card!
Secret Sea, Cloud Cover, Timid Tiger, Darling Duckling & Strawberry Slush!
Which is your favorite NEW 2025-2027 In Color? 
 
How did I do it?
*Punch out different sized circles.
I used- 1 1/2" (retired); 1 3/4" & 2" Circle Punches.
*Adhere the circle to a Basic White piece measuring 3 3/4 x 5".
*Emboss using the Dotted Circle 3D Embossing Folder.
So what do you think?
Cute huh!
 
Notice how I stamped the words onto a strip of Basic White card stock
& then fussy cut out around them using my Paper Snip Scissors. 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set: 'Attention Shoppers' (words)- LAST CHANCE LIST!
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Secret Sea- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Secret Sea- 2 3/4" strip- punch out circles
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for outside card front
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words onto & fussy cut around using Paper Snip Scissors
  • Cloud Cover- 2 3/4" strip- punch out circles
  • Timid Tiger- 2 3/4" strip- punch out circles
  • Strawberry Slush- 2 3/4" strip- punch out circles
  • Darling Duckling- 2 3/4" strip- punch out circles
ink:  Secret Sea
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Dotted Circles 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; 1 3/4" Circle Punch; 2" Circle Punch; dimensionals; Paper Snip Scissors; 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls
retired:  1 1/2" Circle Punch
 
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, May 20, 2025

Florals in Bloom- thinking of you!

I am in LOVE with this NEW DSP!
Isn't it just gorgeous!
 
I used the
#165175- Florals in Blooms DSP= $12.50 Annual Catalog pg. 117
#165346- Layered Thoughts stamp set= $20.00 Annual Catalog pg. 34
#165597- Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder(s)= $9.00 Online Exclusive
I made a bunch of these cards!
As these are my swap cards that I took with me to trade at our Stampin' Up! Disney trip last week.
 Check out the detail in the cool NEW embossing folder!
WOW HUH!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Layered Thoughts' (words)
card stock:
  • Shy Shamrock- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base.  Emboss the FRONT/TOP part of this using the Glass (& Garden) Embossing Folder.
  • Secret Sea- 5 1/2" strip- die cut label
  • Secret Sea- 2 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic White- 5 1/2" strip- die cut label & stamp words onto it
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Florals in Bloom DSP-
  • 2 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Secret Sea
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Nested Essentials Dies; Glass & Garden Embossing Folder(s); Shy Shamrock ribbon; Two-Tone Sparkle Gems; 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, May 19, 2025

Celebration Expressions Memories & More Card Pack- Birthday card!

Here is another bright & cheery card!
It is a very simple birthday card!
Isn't it cute!

I used the 
 #165307- Celebration Expressions Memories & More Card Pack= $10.00
#165306- Layered Thoughts stamp set= $20.00
 #159234-Basic White Assorted Memories & More Cards/Envelopes= $11.50
 
Notice how I tore the edges of the center diagonal piece.
AND then I made 'stitching' marks along the edges & through the middle of it
using a Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker! 
Check out all of the different paper images in this memories & more pack!
WOW HUH!

 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Layered Thoughts'
ink:  Memento
other:  Celebration Expressions Memories & More Card Pack;  Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
 
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.  

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Celebration Expressions Memories & More Card Pack!

WOW- LOVE these bright colors!
Check out this simple, yet super cute thank you card!
 
I used the 
 #165307- Celebration Expressions Memories & More Card Pack= $10.00
#165306- Layered Thoughts stamp set= $20.00
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Love & HUGS!
SUSIE
You can CLICK on the product images below in my supply list & you'll be taken directly to my online store. 

Impressions Abloom fracture card

This is a fun 'fracture' technique card.
 
I used some NEW products.
Aren't these flowers so bright & pretty!
I just love the
#165605- Impressions Abloom stamp set= $20.00
Notice the shading in the flower/leaves.
This is a 2 step stamp set.
I stamped the solid image & then stamped the inside (detail) stamp.
Cool huh!

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Impressions Abloom'
card stock:
  • Timid Tiger- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1//8 & 4 1/4" & z fold for card base
  • Timid Tiger- 1/4 x 5 1/2" strips (x2)- adhere & then cut off what is hanging over the edges
  • Secret Sea- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- stamp flowers/leaves/stems onto this
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
inks:
  • Secret Sea
  • Timid Tiger
  • Strawberry Slush
  • Darling Duckling
  • Granny Apple Green
other:  2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls; dimensionals
 
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, May 12, 2025

NEW 2025-2027 In Colors Banner card

Check out this fun card showcasing the 
NEW 2025-2027 In Colors-
Timid Tiger, Cloud Cover, Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush & Darling Duckling.
 
Check out how I made these banners?
I used the-
Heartfelt Hexagon Punch & a 1 1/4 x 1 1/2" piece of card stock.
I slid the piece of CS down into the top side of the punch like shown in the photo above.
COOL HUH!
Look at this emboss background.
It is the NEW
#165232- Turtle Textures Embossing Folder= $8.50.
 
Here are the supplies &  measurements.
stamp set:  'Tags of Thanks'
card stock:
  • Secret Sea- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Secret Sea- 1 1/4 x 1 1/2"
  • Cloud Cover- 1 1/4 x 1 1/2" (x2)
  • Darling Duckling- 1 1/4 x 1 1/2"
  • Timid Tiger-1 1/4 x 1 1/2"
  • Strawberry Slush- 1 1/4 x 1 1/2"
  • Basic White-3 3/4 x 5"- emboss using Turtle Textures Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words & punch out using retired 1 1/2" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
ink:  Secret Sea
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Turtle Textures Embossing Folder; 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls; Natural Tones Linen Thread (Navy); dimensionals; glue dots
retired:  1 1/2" Circle Punch
 
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, May 11, 2025

Floral Impressions DSP- WOW!

Happy Mother's Day!!
Wishing you all a very special day!
 
For today's card I used-
#165603- Floral Impressions DSP= $12.50
 #16561- Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems= $8.50
#165605- Impressions Abloom stamp set= $20.00
 
Noticed how I shadow stamped the flowers on the card front 
using Strawberry Slush ink on the Strawberry Slush card stock.

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  
  • 'Impressions Abloom' (flowers)
  • Retired stamps set for the words
card stock:
  • Strawberry Slush- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold for card base
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words & punch out using Modern Oval Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Pretty in Pink- 3 1/4 x 3 1/2"
  • Pretty in Pink- 1 x 5 1/2"
designer paper:  Floral Impressions DSP-
  • 3 x 3"- cut into 1 x 3" strips
ink:  Strawberry Slush
other:  Modern Oval Punch; Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems; Pretty in Pink ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots

 
I hope you have a SUPER SPECIAL DAY!
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, May 10, 2025

Simple Saturday with Floral Blooms DSP

It is SIMPLE SATURDAY!
 
Check out today's quick post of this simple card,
 using some NEW products! 

Don't you just love this gorgeous DSP!
It is from the 
#165175- Florals In Blooms DSP= $12.50
 
I used these NEWER products-
#164633- Two-Toned Sparkle Gems= $9.50 
#165624- Secret Sea card stock= $14.00
#165526- Thankful Garden stamp set= $24.00
 
Here are the supplies & measurements for this card.
stamp set:  'Thankful Garden' (words)
card stock:
  • Blackberry Bliss- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Secret Sea- 3 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Secret Sea- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words & punch out with RETIRED 2 1/2" Circle Punch to get the curved ends
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Floral Blooms DSP-
  • 3 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Blackberry Bliss
other:  Two-Toned Sparkle Gems; dimensionals; glue dots
retired:  2 1/2" Circle Punch
 
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, May 9, 2025

Layered Thoughts with Everyday Happiness DSP

WoW!
Isn't this a cute NEW stamp set!
I love these words!
#165346- Layered Thoughts stamp set= $20.00
 
Which do you like better?
THIS?  The card on the left= flowers?
OR
THAT?  Them card on the right= stripes?
 
Everyone stamping with me at my 
Annual Spring Classes got to make one or both of these cards!
 
I used the same dsp for both of these cards.
The flowers are on one side & the stripes are on the other side. 
#166632- Everyday Happiness DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set: 'Layered Thoughts'
card stock:
  • Pretty Peacock- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Lost Lagoon-  2 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Lost Lagoon- 5 1/2" strip- die cut stitched label
  • Basic White- 5 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut label
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Everyday Happiness DSP-
  • 2 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Pretty Peacock
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Nested Essentials Dies; Pretty Peacock & Gold Ribbon- LAST CHANCE LIST; 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, May 8, 2025

Botancial Textures DSP cards

Check out these 2 cards.
They are made with the exact same pieces & a different punch!
I used the 
#165545- Botanical Textures DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive
The leaves are on one side & the splattered/marble look is on the back side.
 
Which do you like better?
THIS?  The birthday card on the left?
OR
THAT?  The graduation/star card on the right?
 
Everyone stamping with me at my 
Annual Spring Classes got to make one or both of these cards!
I used the
#163756- Simply Said stamp set= $17.00
#162888- Heartfelt Hexagon Punch= $25.00
I used the 
#162810- Cap & Gown stamp set= $23.00
#164097- Sweetest Star Punch= $25.00 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set: 'Simply Said' & 'Cap & Gown'
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic Black- 3/4 x 4"
  • Smoky Slate- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
  • Smoky Slate- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words & punch out
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"- for outside of card
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Silver Foil- 1" strip- punch out small stars (optional) 
designer paper: Botanical Textures DSP-
  • 2 x 4" 
ink: Memento
other: Heartfelt Hexagon Punch or Sweetest Star Punch; 1/4" White Ribbon; dimensionals; Iridescent Pearls Basic Jewels
retired: small Star Punch 
 
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, May 7, 2025

With You in Mind All Occasion card

Check out these fun all occasion cards!
 
Which do you like better?
THIS?  The Birthday card on the left?
OR
THAT?  The Best Wishes card on the right?
 
Everyone stamping with me at my 
Annual Spring Classes got to make one or both of these cards!
 
Check out the NEW products I used-
#165221- Turtle-Y Cute 12x12 DSP= $12.50
#165234- Shaded Spruce & Soft Sea Foam 1/2" Ribbon= $8.50
#165233- Shaded of Green Hexagons= $8.00 
This is a fun z fold card.
The card looks like this when standing up!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set: With You In Mind
card stock:
Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2" for Z fold card base
Shaded Spruce- 4 x 5 1/4"
Basic White- 1 1/2 x 3 1/2"- for Happy Birthday words
Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- for Best Wishes words & then punch out with 2 3/8" Circle Punch
Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card

designer papers:
Turtle-Y Cute- 2 x 4" (stripes)
Mixed Media Florals- 1 x 5" (Shaded Spruce) 

ink: Shaded Spruce
other: 2 3/8" Circle Punch; Shaded Spruce & Soft Sea Foam 1/2" Ribbon; Shades of Green Hexagons; 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, May 6, 2025

LOTS of NEW starts TODAY- May 6, 2025!

WOW!  There is LOTS OF NEW PRODUCTS now available!
The NEW 2025-2026 Catalog is now HERE!
 
 Contact me with any questions or help you might need!

Along These Lines "Puppy"!

Isn't this puppy just adorable!
I used a NEW stamp set called- Along These Lines!
It will be available to purchase today- 5/6/25! 

Everyone stamping with me at my 
Annual Spring Classes got to make this card!

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets: 
  • 'Along These Lines'- (puppy)
  • 'Trusty Tools' (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- 2 3/4" strip- punch out 2 3/8" Circle
  • Early Espresso- 1 x 4 1/4"- flag end with Paper Snips Scissors
  • Crumb Cake- 2 3/4 x 4 1/2"
  • Basic Beige-  2 1/4"- stamp puppy onto & punch out with 2" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
designer paper: Wildly Flowering DSP-
  • 4 x 4" 
ink: Early Espresso
Stampin' Blends: Light & Dark Crumb Cake
other: 2 3/8" Circle Punch; 2 " Circle Punch; Pebbled Path Jute; Adhesive Backed Textured Dots; dimensionals; glue dots; Paper Snips Scissors
 
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.  
**NOTE that some of the products are not listed below as they are not available until 5/6/25.