Celebration Expressions Pocket Slider card

 

Ainslee turned 8 years old yesterday!

Wow- how can that be?

Time just flies.

 

This is the fun birthday card that I made for her!

I love the way it turned out!

It is a totally Susie card!

 

I used the amazing

#165307- Celebration Expressions Memories & More Card Pack= $10.00

Annual Catalog pg. 31

NOTE:  The diamond pattern on the front of my card is the backside of the balloons shown above.

The inside of the card has a pull up slide pocket in it to hold the cash that we gave to her.

I added some Wink of Stella to the top of the 8 candles.

AND I put it on the die cut number 8 too.

I wish you could see it in person as the sparkle really shows!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets:  

• 'Pattern of Friendship' (Happy Birthday)
• 'Birthday Celebration' (th)
• 'Round We Go' (Time to Celebrate- inside of card) 

card stock:

• Petunia Pop- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/4" & 6 1/2"
• Petunia Pop- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"
• Petunia Pop- 3/4 x 3 3/4"
• Petunia Pop- 1 1/2" strip- die cut the #8
• Petunia Pop- 1 1/2" strip- die cut 2 tassels 
• Petunia Pop- 1/2" strip- stamp "th" & fussy cut around it using Paper Snips Scissors
• Basic White- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- score at 1/2" (adhere Tear & Tape onto this edge) & 3 3/4" (to make the pocket) 

Memories & More Card Pack:  Celebration Expressions Memories & More Card Pack

• 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"- piece with 8 candles on it along the bottom
• 1 x 2 1/2"- piece stamped Happy Birthday onto
• 1 1/4 x 2 3/4"- striped layered behind words 
• 1 7/8 x 5 1/4"- diamond pattern adhered to TOP of card front 
• 2 x 5 1/4"- diamond pattern adhered to BOTTOM of card front

ink:  Petunia Pop

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Birthday Celebration Dies (#8 & 2- tassels); Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems; Wink of Stella; Paper Snips Scissors; dimensionals; Simply Scored Scoring Tool; Tear & Tape

 

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.

Impressions Abloom z fold card

  

This is a pretty flower isn't it!

 

Check out this fun z fold card using the

#165611- Impressions Abloom Bundle= $48.50 Online Exclusive

 

Don't you just love the embossed/die cut detail in the flower/leaves!

WOW! 

This z fold card looks like this when it is standing up!

 Here are the supplies & measurements.

 

stamp set: 'Impressions Abloom' (words)

card stock:

• Strawberry Slush- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" & z fold for card base
• Strawberry Slush- 4 1/4" strip- die cut oval
• Strawberry Slush- 2" strip- die cut flower
• Strawberry Slush- 3/4 x 4"
• Darling Duckling- 4 x 5 1/4"
• Darling Duckling- 1" strip- die cut center of flower & add Wink of Stella over this
• Old Olive- 2 1/2" strip- die cut stem & leaves
• Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut oval
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words onto & fussy cut out with Paper Snips Scissors
• Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Floral Impressions DSP-

• 1 1/2 x 5 1/4" 

ink:  Strawberry Slush

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Impressions Abloom Dies; 2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls (Strawberry Slush); Strawberry Slush Ribbon; Paper Snips Scissors; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella

 

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.

Peaceful Garden Suite SNEAK PEEK!

Check out the pretty fun fold latch card!

 

Here is a sneak peek of a some upcoming Holiday Catalog products

that I could pre-order for a demonstrator online event that was last Saturday, 

called Creativity Now.

These products are from the upcoming Peaceful Garden Suite.

They will be available to purchase in September 2025. 

So you can add them to your wish list now.

Notice how I added the greetings onto the right edge of the card 

using dimensionals to adhere it & make the 'latch'!

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

 Isn't this card just so pretty!

Here is another card I made using these same products!

You can CLICK HERE to see this post. 

 

The measurements are below so that you can make a fun latch card too.

And then you can add the upcoming SNEAK PEEK products to your wish list. 

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Peace on Earth' SNEAK PEEK- available 9/2025

card stock:

• Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 7 1/2"- score at 3 1/4 & 6 1/2" for card base
  
• Misty Moonlight- 4 1/4" strip- die cut Label 
• Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out 2" Circle Punch
  
• Basic White- 3x 5 1/4"- for the inside of the card
  

designer paper:  Peaceful Garden DSP- SNEAK PEEK- available 9/2025

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

ink:  Misty Moonlight

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

 

Available 9/2025-  

• Peace on Earth Bundle- stamp set & dies
• Peaceful Garden DSP
• Misty Moonlight & Silver Edged Ribbon
• Hues of Blue Flowers (embellishments) 

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Celebratory Sips card

 Here is another CUTE card using the

#165586- Celebratory Sips DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive.

 

 Don't you think that this is a great tropical looking card with the flowery dsp!!

 

This DSP is still laying on my counter 

& I've sure been having fun creating so many cards using it!

It just has endless possibilities for so many different ways to create with it.

I sure like this & I hope that you like this card too!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Round We Go' (words)- LAST CHANCE LIST

card stock:

• Melon Mambo- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
• Melon Mambo- 2 x 2"
• Melon Mambo- 1/2 x 5 1/2" 
• Timid Tiger- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss the top using the Glass (& Gardens) Embossing Folder 
• Basic White- 1/2 x 2 1/8"- stamp words onto 
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Celebratory Sips DSP

•  2 1/4 x 2 1/4" (x3)
• fussy cut glass out of dsp using Paper Snips Scissors & emboss using the Glass (& Gardens) Embossing Folder

ink:  Melon Mambo

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Glass (& Gardens) Embossing Folder; Paper Snips Scissors; dimensionals; Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems

 

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.

Peaceful Garden Sneak Peek!

 

Check out this CUTE card!

It is a sneak peek of a some upcoming Holiday Catalog products.

 

Yesterday there was a special pre-paid Online Stampin' Up! Event for demonstrators.

It was called Creativity Now — a special time to craft, connect, and be inspired.  

Everyone that signed up & paid to join this event 

got to create with some new pre-order products from the Peaceful Garden Suite.

And we got some exciting sneak peeks of what’s coming soon. 

Just look at these! 

Aren't they all just to pretty!!

You will want to be sure you add them to your Wish List! 

Here is how I made this card.

 

1. Thick Basic White card stock- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" for card base.

2. 3 DSP strips that are each 3/4 x 3 1/2".  Tear the left ends of the top & bottom DSP strips & then tear the right end of the middle strip.  Adhere all 3 of these DSP strips to the card base as shown.

3.  Stamp sentiment in Misty Moonlight ink towards the left side of the card base between the DSP strips.

4.  Die cut 2 of the large sprigs using Misty Moonlight card stock & adhere to the right edge as shown.

5.  Tie a bow using the Linen Thread & add it to the bottom of the sprigs. 

6.  Add 3 of the Hues of blue Flowers as shown.

 

stamps:  #165925- Peace on Earth Bundle

ink:  #153118- Misty Moonlight 

card stock:  #159229- Thick Basic White 

Accessories:  #104199- Linen Thread; #165930- Hues of Blue Flowers; #149653- Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; 

Use Adhesive of your choice- I used #110755- Multipurpose Liquid Glue

 

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE 

Celebratory Sips DSP

Ok- so I can't quit creating using this DSP!

OMG- check out today's card.

Isn't it so bright & cheery!

I love it! 

 

I used the 

#165586- Celebratory Sips DSP= $12.50

 

I used Paper Snips Scissors to fussy cut out around the glasses & the words! 

These drinks sure look refreshing!

I love Blackcherry Zero Dr. Pepper- maybe one of these glasses is it.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Tags of Thanks' (words)

card stock:

• Blackberry Bliss- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Blackberry Bliss- 1/2 x 4" 
• Berry Burst- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
• Berry Burst- 4" strip- die cut stitched banner
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
• Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut stitched circle
• Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words onto & fussy cut out using Paper Snips Scissors 
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Celebratory Sips DSP

•  3 x 4"- flowers
• fussy cut both glasses out of dsp using Paper Snips Scissors, add Wink of Stella over them

ink:  Blackberry Bliss

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Joined Together 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Stylish Shapes Dies; Paper Snips Scissors; dimensionals; Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems; Wink of Stella

 

I hope you have a SUPER 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.

Celebratory Sips Cheers card

Here is another CUTE card using the cool 

#165586- Celebratory Sips DSP= $12.50

Notice how I embossed the little glass using the

#165597- Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder= $9.00

 

I used Paper Snips Scissors to fussy cut out around the glasses & the words! 

So what do you think?

This could be a perfect card for many different occasions.

Don't you agree!

Who would you send this card to? 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Wildflower Celebrations' (words)

card stock:

• Timid Tiger- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Peach Pie- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
• Peach Pie- 3 1/2" strip- die cut stitched circle
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 1/4"
• Basic White-  1 1/4" strip- stamp words & fussy cut out around the words
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Celebratory Sips DSP

•  3 x 4 1/4" (stripes)
• fussy cut glasses out of dsp using Paper Snips Scissors

ink:  Timid Tiger

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder; Paper Snips Scissors; dimensionals; Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems

 

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.

Peaceful Pier Masculine birthday card

 

Happy Birthday to DEKE!

If you see him today be sure to wish him a well on his special day!

 

Check out the simple card I made for him last night.

I hope he likes it! 

 

I used the NEW

#165331- Peaceful Pier stamp set= $23.00 

Notice the background?

I stamped directly onto the 

#163303- Thoughtful Journey DSP= $12.50 

To add some texture to the background I used the

#165614- Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder.

 

Here are the supplies & measurements. 

stamp sets:

• Peaceful Pier
• Round We Go 

card stock:

• Mossy Meadow- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Crumb Cake- 1/2 x 3 3/4"- stamp words onto
• Crumb Cake- 2 3/4 x 5 1/2"
• Misty Moonlight- 2 1/2 x 5 1/4"
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Thoughtful Journey DSP-

• 2 1/4 x 5" 

ink:  Mossy Meadow

Stampin' Blends:  Old Olive; Pecan Pie; Bronze

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder; Linen Thread; 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.

Cheers with Celebratory Sips

CHEERS!

This is a simple & fun card I made to send to a friend.

I think it turned out cute!

 

I used the 

#165586- Celebratory Sips DSP= $12.50 Online Exclusive 

 I used Paper Snips Scissors to fussy cut out around the glass- directly from the DSP.

These fun words are from the 

#166624- Wildflower Celebrations stamp set= $16.00 Last Chance List

 

Notice how I embossed the glass.

I used the 

#165597- Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders= $9.00 Online Exclusive 

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Wildflower Celebrations' (words)

card stock:

• Strawberry Slush- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Strawberry Slush- 1 x 4 1/4"- stamp words onto the right side of this strip
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:

• Celebratory Sips- 2 1/2 x 4" (glasses/bottles); fussy cut glass out of dsp using Paper Snips Scissors
• Florals In Bloom- 3 x 5 1/4"

ink:  Strawberry Slush

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Glass & Gardens Embossing Folder; Paper Snips Scissors; dimensionals; Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems

 

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.

Gallery Blooms Z fold

Check out this gorgeous fun z fold card! 

I just couldn't resist to make another card using the

#165217- Beautiful Gallery Suite= $139.25

which includes the  

#165213- Gallery Blooms Bundle= $53.00 Annual Catalog pg. 55

 

*The inspiration from my card is from a swap that I got 

on the Disney SU trip from Leena Girsa. 

Don't you just love it!

 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets:  

• Gallery Blooms (stemmed flowers)
• Beautiful Motifs (words) 

card stock:

• Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" & z fold for card base
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for front card layer
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words & die cut label
• Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
• Basic Beige- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss using Damask Designs Embossing Folder
• Basic Beige-  4 1/4" strip- stamp stemmed flower & die cut

designer paper:

• Beautiful Gallery DSP-1 1/2 x 5" strip- rip edge
• Country Woods DSP- 1 3/4 x 5" strip- rip edge
• Textured Metallic Specialty Paper (Copper)- 4 1/4" strip- die cut leaves

ink:  Early Espresso

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Gallery Blooms Dies; Unbounded Love Dies; Beautiful Motif Dies; Damask Designs Embossing Folder; Pressed Flowers Motifs; Basic Beige 3/8" Classic Ribbon; 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.

Gallery Blooms Faux Suede Technique

 WOW!

This is a pretty card that I got in mail this week from Stampin' Up!

It is signed by Sara & the corporate team!

 💖

How blessed I am!

 They are congratulating me on some milestone accomplishments.

As this week I celebrate my 23rd Stampin' Up! Anniversary!

I never ever dreamed that when I signed up as a demonstrator that

I'd still be lovin' it & stamping 23 years later!!

 

A HUGE "THANK YOU" to all that stamps with me!!!

I so treasure our time together creating!

And I look forward to stamping with you in the coming weeks, months & years! 

The Faux Suede technique was done on this Smoky Slate piece of card stock 

that the stemmed flowers are stamped onto.

How to do the Faux Suede Technique-

You can use any type of card stock so long as the card stock does not have a white core- as the card stock need to have been dyed all the way through.

1. Use a bone folder repeatedly to soften the card stock.
2. Crumple the card stock so that there are plenty of creases.
3. Straighten card stock out and use a bone folder to further break down the fibers of the paper until the edges split.
4. Carefully separate the layers to expose the core which will look like suede.
5. Crumple it again to re-enforce the creases.
6. You can stamp on it or leave it plain.

Tip : Apply adhesive to the card base rather than the back of your faux suede piece because it will be too delicate at this stage and may tear.  It is okay if the edges get slightly torn or ripped, as this adds to the distressed grungy look.

Here are the supplies & measurements for this card.

stamp set:  'Gallery Blooms' (stemmed flowers) & 'Beautiful Motifs' (words)

card stock:

• Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
• Two Toned Basic Black CS- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"- emboss using the Damask Designs Embossing Folder & then sand the embossed images so that they are white.
• Smoky Slate- 3 x 4"- distress & do the Faux Suede Technique on this.  Then stamp the stemmed flowers onto it using Memento Black ink.
• Petal Pink- 1/2 x 1 3/4"- stamp words onto for card front 

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Write Marker:  Basic Black- to "FLICK" black dots around the stemmed flowers

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Damask Designs Embossing Folder; Antique Pearls; dimensionals

Non- SU!: Sanding block

 

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.

Happy Father's Day!

Today I am wishing all of the dad's out there a very 

"Happy Father's Day"!

I hope they all enjoy & celebrate on their special day! 

 

For today's card I made some simple cards for the "dads" in our family. 

I hope they like it! 

Check out the Aluminum Foil Tape I embossed & adhered to my card front. 

I bought it at a local hardware store!  

It is already sticky on the back side. 

Isn't this neat!

So you could emboss it with any type of embossing folder.

OR you could even die cut images out of it too! 

 Today is a bitter sweet day!

I'm so thankful & blessed to have these special "dads" in our lives-

Deke, Nathan, Steve & Deke's dad- David. 

And I'm so sad that my dad isn't here any longer for us to celebrate him.

As it was 19 years ago today (yes on Father's Day) that we found my dad dead.

I still miss him tons. 

There isn't a day that goes by that I don't wish he was still here with us.

It was such a great guy! 

 +++++++++++++

Here are the supplies & measurements for today's simple card-

stamp set:  'Trusty Tools'

card stock:

• Azure Afternoon- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Azure Afternoon- 4 1/4" strip- stamp & die cut hammer- cut top of it off & adhere the bottom to the Smoky Slate Hammer base 
• Basic White- 3 1/2" strip- die cut circle from Stylish Shapes Dies
• Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut stitched label banner from Stylish Shapes Die
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card
• Smoky Slate- 4 1/4" strip- stamp & die cut hammer

ink:  Basic Gray

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Trusty Tools Dies; Stylish Shapes Dies; Adhesive Backed Metallic Gems; dimensionals

Non- SU!:  Aluminum Foil Tape- bought at local hardware store

 

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.