Circle Stamping!

I used the 'Beauty Abounds' stamp set for this card & did the circle stamping technique with my Stamparatus!!

You can CLICK HERE to see a step by step tutorial on how to do circle stamping!

You can see some more circle stamping cards I've posted by clicking on the links below!

• https://stampwithsusie.blogspot.com/2019/04/circle-stamping-with-vibrant-vases.html
• https://stampwithsusie.blogspot.com/2018/07/it-is-time-for-tea.html
• https://stampwithsusie.blogspot.com/2018/08/bouquet-blooms-circle-stamping.html

stamp set:  'Beauty Abounds'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Highland Heather
designer paper:  Subtles 6x6 DSP
ink:  Highland Heather, Pear Pizzazz, Balmy Blue
other:  Die Cutting Machine, Layering Square Dies, Stamparatus, dimensionals, Basic Rhinestones

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I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Circle stamping!

I love to use my Stamparatus!!
And it is super cool to do "Circle Stamping" with it.  
I've had a few of you ask me how I do it!

If you are local & have attended a class of mine- you have got to do it yourself a few times.
But here is a tutorial on how to use your Stamparatus to do Circle Stamping!
If you have any questions- don't hesitate to contact me.

#1. First you are going to cut a 5 1/2" x5 1/2" card stock template.
Fold it in half & then in half again so that you have fold lines to line up the points of your square framelit.
This way you will have it perfectly centered.

#2. Using the LARGEST square in the Layering Squares Framelits- cut it out. 

#3. It will look like this when it is cut.
NOTE:  SAVE this square you just cut out- it is what you are going to stamp on later. 

 #4. Then turn the square framelit, line up the fold marks & cut it again like this.

 #5. It will then look like this.

 #6.  You will have 4 of these little triangles that you throw away.  

#7.  The first Whisper White Square you cut out- you save! This is what you will stamp your images onto.

#8.  Lay your CLEAN stamp image, with image side down, directly onto your card stock where you want to stamp.

#9.  Then shut the Stamparatus lid- so that your stamp image sticks to it.

#10.  Ink your stamp, shut plate & press onto card stock to make your flower image(s).
NOTE:  I like to use spots when I'm stamping with my Stamparatus.  You can use your big ink pad, but often you get ink onto the plate, so you'll then want to use your shammy to wipe it off.  

#11.  Turn your card stock clockwise & stamp another flower.

NOTE:  Your card stock will fit perfectly into all points as you turn it one 'notch' each time you stamp you flower onto it.  Do you see the pattern on how to do it?  So you aren't ever moving your stamp, but you are moving your paper. 

You can SAVE this square cut out template & use it over & over again!! 

12.  This is what you are trying to achieve to accomplish!!!

NOTE:  Sometimes you have to 'play' with where you want to put your stamp image to start with.  Cut multiple white squares to try until you get the stamp in the right spot so that the flowers (or image you are using) aren't over lapping.  Once you get your stamp where you want it- you don't have to move it & you can just make multiples cards. You are all set to stamp over & over again!

Here is the stamp set I used to make the card.  It is called- 'Bouquet Blooms'.

And here is my finished card.
You can CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS CARD!

This is another card that I did the circle stamping on too with the leaves.
You can CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS CARD!

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Yesterday was a busy day with Masen & Ainslee.  When they went home I worked on stamping stuff & Deke worked late in the field.  I made a late supper for him when he got in & we called it a night.  We were both beat.

This morning we are up early at 5:00 a.m to mark, sort & load hogs.  So I'll be a farmer helping Deke.  Sometime today I'll have Masen & Ainslee for awhile.  I have errands to run in town too.  Tonight I'll be a stamping fool!

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

It is Time for Tea!

So this stamp set- 'Time for Tea', just warms my heart!!  I love it!!  

I collect old cups & saucers.  Plus I'm a coffee & hot tea drinker.  So this set is a perfect fit for me.  The words in the stamp set are super cute too!

This is a card that everyone joining me for my July month stamp classes made.  I think it turned out cute!!!  And check out the circle image of the leaves in the center.  I made them using by using my Stamparatus, doing circle stamping.  (I will share more about circle stamping sometime soon.)

Notice how I stamped the cup/saucer onto a strip of designer paper & cut it out with the framelits.  I added a Gold Metallic Pearl in the center of it.  

To dress it up & add some glimmer I used some Gold Foil too.

Here is the list of supplies & the measurements that I used to make this card.

stamp set:
'Time for Tea'-  #147069 (photopolymer only)= $17.00- pg. 15 (Bundle available)
card stock:

• Tranquil Tide IC (24)- #144246= $8.50- pg. 183  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"; 2 1/4" strip
• Mint Macaron S (24)- #138337= $8.50- pg. 186  5 1/2 x 3/4"; 3 1/4 x 3 1/4" 
• Whisper White (40)- #100730- $9.75- pg. 184  4 x 5 1/4"; 2" strip; 3" strip
• Gold Foil- #132622= $4.00- pg. 192  5 1/2 x 1/4"; 3x3"; 2 1/4" strip

designer paper: 

• Tranquil Textures- #146331= $11.00- pg. 190  **SPECIAL this month!

ink: 

• Mint Macaron- #147106= $7.50- pg. 186
• Tranquil Tide- #147146= $7.50- pg. 183

other:  Spot of Tea Framelit Dies- #146821= $26.00- pg. 15 (Bundle available)
Big Shot- #143263= $110 Tea room Ribbon combo pk- #146893= $8.00- pg. 201    5"
2" Circle Punch- #133782= $18.00- pg. 210
1 3/4" Circle Punch- #119850= $18.00- pg. 210
Stamparatus- #146276= $49.00- pg. 207
Metallic Pearls- #146282= $7.00- pg. 197

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Yesterday was a busy day full of stamping!!!!  I had a fun group of friends that came to stamp with me  yesterday.  When everyone left Ainslee came to stay with me for the afternoon.  And while she napped I stamped!!  

Today is another full day of stamping!!!

I hope you have a SPECIAL Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Circle stamping with 'Vibrant Vases'

These colors & this card makes me think of Spring!  Isn't it a pretty card!  I just love the way it turned out.

I used my Stamparatus & the 'Vibrant Vases' stamp set to make the flower wreath.

CLICK HERE to see my tutorial on how to do Circle Stamping with your Stamparatus!

I stamped the flowers and then I didn't reink them before I stamped them again.  I call this shadow stamping.  With stamping it this way I could have both light & dark shades of flowers with just one ink pad. 

If you are signed up to attend my Spring Fling next weekend- you'll be making a version of this card in different colors.  

stamp sets:  'Vibrant Vases'
card stock:

• Daffodil Delight-
• Granny Apple Green-
• Whisper White-

designer paper:  Gingham Gala DSP
ink:  Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green
other:  Granny Apple Green ribbon, Basic Pearls, Stamparatus, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Squares Framelits, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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I will be stamping all day today!  I have a couple friends coming to stamp with me this morning & then I'll be working on Spring Fling projects the rest of the day/night.  So I pray that I have good mojo.  I got my box of new products from the upcoming Annual catalog that we could pre-order as a demonstrator that attended On Stage!  I can't wait to play with the New In Colors & other things too! 

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Bouquet Blooms' Circle stamping!

This is a clean & simple card.  But it was a fun one that I did at my last team meeting.  I did the the circle stamping (also called round to round).  I used my Stamparatus & stamped the flowers in the circle layout.  

I also used the new Mango Melody card stock & coordinating ink pad. 

stamp set:  'Bouquet Blooms'
card stock:  Mango Melody, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
designer paper:  Garden Impressions (6x6 stack)
ink:  Mango Melody
Stampin' Write Marker:  Melon Mambo (I used this in the center of the flowers)
other:  1 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, 1/8" Whisper White ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

I have some step-by-step photos to share with you sometime next week, when I can find time to get them all downloaded.  So you'll have to stop back by & check them out. 

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  Last night I went to town to water Manda's plants & get their mail.  And then I worked on orders & bookwork.  I made a quick (late night trip) to What Cheer to make a night deposit & finally called it a night around 11:00.  Not getting any sleep last weekend was catching up with me.  

This morning I'm up early to walk & spend my day with 2 Wood kids.  The Seeley family is home from their vacation, so I'll see them sometime today too for a bit.  Tonight I'll be finishing up placing orders & connecting with my hostess.  And I hope I have time to stamp for my upcoming team meeting that I have on Saturday afternoon!  

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A Little Cheer SNOWMAN

Here is a cheerful & plump snowman!

Isn't he just so cute!

I created him using circle punch!

COOL HUH! 

I love how he turned out! 

How did I make the snowman?

I used- 

1 3/4" Circle Punch- snowman head

2" Circle Punch- snowman middle

2 3/8" Circle Punch- snowman base 

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  

• 'A Little Cheer' (words)- LAST CHANCE LIST
• 'Festive Friends' (snowman FACE)- I used the Stampin' Write Black Marker & inked the face only to stamp onto the 1 3/4" Circle I punched out. 

card stock:

• Balmy Blue- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
• Balmy Blue- 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Three Banner Punch
• Basic White- 2 1/4 x 4"- rip along top edge for snow
• Basic White- 1 1/2" x 4"- rip  along top edge for snow
• Basic White- 1 x 4"- rip along top edge for snow
• Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- punch out circle using 2 3/8" punch (snowman base)
• Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- punch out circle using 2" punch (snowman middle)
• Basic White- 2" strip- punch out circle using 1 3/4" punch (snowman head) 
• Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- for inside of card 
• Basic Black- 1 1/4 x 1 1/2"- for hat top
• Basic Black- 3/8 x 2 1/2"- for hat brim 
• Basic Black- 1/8 x 2 1/4"- put under punched out words 
• Real Red- 2 1/4" strip- using 1 3/4" Circle Punch & 2" Circle Punch- make scarf to go around snowman neck
• Real Red-  3/4" strip- punch out 2 scarf ends using the Three Banner Punch
• Pecan Pie- 1/2" strip- cut arms of snowman using scissors

designer paper:  North Pole Delivery DSP- LAST CHANCE LIST= $16.50 NOW $13.20

•  4 x 3 1/2"

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Write Marker- Dark Pumpkin Pie  

Stampin' Write Marker- Basic Black- NOW RETIRED! 

other: Three Banner Punch; scissors; 1 3/4" Circle Punch; 2" Circle Punch; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; dimensionals

 

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

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Happy Hibiscus Bundle Latch Slider card

 WOW!
This is a fun Latch Slider card!

Isn't it so pretty!

 

This is one of the cards that everyone joining me at my

April monthly stamp classes will be making!

 

I made a Latch Slider card a few years ago.

You can CLICK HERE TO SEE THAT CARD/POST! 

This is a gate fold card.

The flowers are attached to a circle latch & they just slide off.

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

 

How did I make the Latch Slider?? 

I used 4 different circles.

*1- Die cut Circle from Spotlight on Nature dies- it is approx. 2 3/4" diameter

*1- 2 1/2" Circle

*2- 2 3/4" Circles- fold these both in half

*You will now adhere the circles all together to make the latch.

Look how I adhered them together.....

 

The 2 circles that are folded in half are attached to the 

2 1/2" Fresh Freesia Circle as shown above.

NOTICE that I over lapped the folded circles over each other just a bit.

You will want to make sure they are over lapped.

If you do not over lap these 2 circles like shown above, 

then you will have a wider gap on your card front.

So it is very important to make sure that they are over lapped.

 

Now you will adhere the other side of the folded white circles to the 

back side of the die cut LARGER Circle.

 

NOW add your flowers & yours leaves to the die cut LARGER Circle.

I suggest that you slide it onto your card when adding these.

As that way you'll get them in the correct spot that you want them.

I added the flowers with dimensionals.

And I added the leaves & the word strip using Glue Dots.

Don't you want to make this card too?

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets:

• 'Happy Hibiscus'- flowers & words on card front
• 'Layering Leaves'- words for inside of card- LAST CHANCE LIST

card stock:

• Fresh Freesia- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 6 3/8"- fold for card base
• Fresh Freesia-  3" strip- die cut circle (approx. 2 3/4" from Stylish Shapes Dies
• Fresh Freesia- 2 3/4" strip- punch out 2 1/2" circle using RETIRED 2 1/2" Circle Punch
• Basic White- 2 x 5 1/4" (x2)- emboss with Happy Hibiscus 3D Embossing Folder
• Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- punch out 2 circles using the 2 3/8" Circle Punch
• Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & diagonally cut ends with Paper Snips Scissors
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  
• Shy Shamrock- 2" strip- die cut 3 leaves

ink:  Fresh Freesia

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Happy Hibiscus 3D Embossing Folder; Specialty Plate; Happy Hibiscus Dies; Spotlight on Nature Dies; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; Tinsel Gems 3 Pack- LAST CHANCE LIST; dimensionals; glue dots

retired:  2 1/2" Circle Punch

 

I hope you have a great Thursday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE 

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Caterpillar

 

Here is my guest stamper.......Ainslee! 

We didn't have school on Monday- so we made caterpillar cards.

This is the caterpillar card that she made.

She punched out all of the circles by herself & glued them down.

I helped her with the feet & the stitching that I made 

with my Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker.

She choose the words & stamped them herself!

She is a great little stamper/crafter!

Doesn't this caterpillar just make you smile?

He sure does make me smile!

Several years ago I made a card similar to this with the twins.

I think it is just so cute!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Best Butterflies' (words)

card stock:

• Crushed Curry- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  
• Real Red- 1 1/2" circle; 1/2" circle (x2)
  
• Basic Black- 1/8 x 1" (x2) for antenna's; 1/4" circle (x2) for eyes
  
• Basic White- 1 3/4" x 5 1/2"; 1/2" circle (x2)
  
• Garden Green- 1 1/4" circle
  
• Polished Pink - 1 1/4" circle
  
• Highland Heather- 1 1/4" circle
  
• So Saffron- 1 1/4" circle
  
• Calypso Coral- 1 1/4" circle
  

ink:  Memento

Stampin' Write Marker- Basic Black

RETIRED:  1 1/4" Circle Punch; 1 1/2" Circle Punch; 1/2" Circle Punch

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

A haunted house spinner card!

Good morning!

Here is my haunted house spinner card that everyone made at my Halloween Treats class yesterday!

Wow- what a fun day we all had.

I'm glad that so many came to join me for a "spooktacular" day of 

stamping LOTS of Halloween Treats!

Check out this Circle Flip Spinner card!

'Best of Halloween'
cs:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla
Witches Brew Designer Paper
ink:  Black Stazon
marker:  So Saffron
supplies:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Circle Flip Framelit, Circle framelits, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Sticky Strip, dimensionals
other:  Dental Floss

I can't believe it is Monday already!

Wow.....the weekend flew by with LOTS of stamping!

I had a fun day stamping with Christy & Nicole on Saturday.

And then I had another fun day stamping with many that joined me for my Halloween Treats class yesterday.

My boys will be here bright & early this morning.

Tonight we are going to Goodies for Grandparents with Brayden.

He will be coming out after school- so the twins will be excited to get to see him.

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Stampin' Up Warm & Toasty

Hello 2021!

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!!

I hope & pray that we all have a good year!

I am glad that 2020 is behind us.

What a year it was!

 

So what do you think of this cute polar bear!

He makes me smile.

I hope he makes you smile too!

I used the words "hello" from my 'Lots to Celebrate' stamp set, 

along with the Playful Alphabet Dies for the 2021.

These items are all on the RETIRING LIST & available until 1/4/21- or while supplies last only!

• 'Warm & Toasty' stamp set
• Snowflake Adhesive Backed Embellishments
• Winter Snow Embossing Folder

Below are the supplies & the measurements so that you can make this card too!

 

stamp sets:  'Warm & Toasty' (polar bear); 'Lots to Celebrate' (words)

card stock:

• Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
• Misty Moonlight- 3 3/4 x 1/2"
• Misty Moonlight- 1/8"x 1 1/2"
• Misty Moonlight- 1" strip- die cut 2021
• Misty Moonlight- 3 1/2" strip- die cut scalloped circle
  
• Whisper White- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss with Winter Snow Embossing Folder
• Whisper White- 3 3/4 x 1"- flag end with Triple Banner Punch
• Whisper White- 3 1/2" strip- stamp bear onto & die cut out with Largest Stitched Circle
  
• Whisper White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
  

inks:  Misty Moonlight & Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Dark Seaside Spray & Light Misty Moonlight

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Winter Snow Embossing Folder; Stitched Shapes Dies (large Circle); Layering Circle Dies (larges scalloped circle); Playful Alphabet Dies (2021); Snowflake Adhesive Backed Embellishments; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella; Triple Banner Punch

 

Sending MANY BLESSING & GOOD HEALTH TO YOU ALL for a great 2021!

Thank you for stamping with me & letting me share my love of stamping with you in 2020.

I look forward to stamping & sharing with all of you in this NEW YEAR of 2021!

Happy Stamping!!

Hugs-
SUSIE

A 'Color Me' flip card!

Good morning!

Here is one of the cards everyone joining me at my October classes will be making!

I think that this stamp set is so cute!

And I LOVE the new Circle Card Thinlit too!

 Here is the front of the card!

 Starting to open it....

Opened!

'Color Me', 'Petite Pairs' & 'Christmas Messages'
cs:  Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Naturals White
ink:  Black Stazon
marker:  Cherry Cobble
supplies:  Big Shot, Circle Thinlit Card die, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 2 1/2" Circle punch, Season of Style Washi Tape, 2 way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, dimensionals, Stylish Stripes embossing folder, Modern Lablel punch (snipped ends to make them flagged)

Pretty cute fun fold huh!

We had a really fun day stamping together at Kathy's party yesterday!
Everyone enjoyed the company, snacks & of course the stamping projects!

I had a super busy weekend stamping!
The week starts today with me spending it with the twins.
Papa has meetings all day/night- so we'll miss him being here for lunch & supper with us.

I will be stamping away working on my up coming Christmas card class projects tonight....
so praying I have good mojo! 
And that I get them all done.

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

NEW CIRCLE MONOGRAM PERSONALIZED STAMPS!

Woo Hoo!!

I'm VERY excited to be sharing a brand new product that 

I think you are going to LOVE with a capital "L"!  

It's so versatile for anyone, not just for stampers! 

It's The New Circle Monogram Personalized Stamp!

Completely customize this all-clear, photopolymer stamp with your own info. 

Use it for stamping cards, letters, labels, gifts, thank-you notes—whatever you want!

The Circle Monogram Stamp is item #132852 and fits the Clear Block B.  

It also coordinates with the 1-3/8" Circle Punch for easy punching!

How To Customize Your Stamp—

When you select the item at my My Online Store, this window pops up, allowing you to play with the words you want to use and see a preview of the results immediately!  

You can customize four fields:

• First Name Field—The text that flows around the top part of the circle.
• Last Name Field—The text in the box.
• Monogram—The monogram letter(s) in the center.
• Address, City, State, Zip Field—The smaller text that flows around the bottom of the circle.

Tips On Customizing—

Here are a few things that may help you.

• The fonts and design of the stamp is set and can't be changed.
• You can type as many characters as you want into the fields, they will just get skinnier and less readable.
• Try upper and lower case letters to change the look and spacing.
• You can use any "alt" codes to create fun characters in the text around the circle, but not as the monogram or in the last name box.  

 Examples: "Alt+3" is a ♥. "Alt+14" is ♫.
You can find more "alt" codes at altcodes.net.
You must have text in all fields, no leaving a field blank.

Limitless Possibilities!—

There really is no end to what you could say on these personalized stamps
or how you can use them!
Once you try one out in the preview window, it really is quite addictive! 

Check it out these two cool versions in each category! 

   
Address Labels—

Of course the obvious use for these monogram stamps is for your return address on cards and letters.  But, there are all kinds of alternatives...

  

Business Info Stamps—

It's a great marketing tool for stamping correspondence, flyers and more in any business. 

 

Business Motivational Stamps—

Direct sales representatives and team leaders will love personalizing stamps with their team phrase, a team award, or special incentive to use in their marketing.  

 

Thank Yous—

Make a quick and personal thank you cards & gift tags with your own unique stamp! 

 

Personalize Your Gifts—

Add a stamp on the back of cards, or make a cute tag to put on a handmade project or thank you gift. 

 

Wedding Stamps—

Personalize your invitations, thank yous, napkins, party favors and more with your special date!

 

Announcements—

Celebrate big changes in your life with an announcement stamp! 

 

Big Birthdays—

Commemorate birthday milestones with a special stamp!

 

School Spirit—

Show pride in your school, cheer for your team, recognize excellence in academics and sports, or celebrate your graduate! 

 

For Teachers—

Create fun motivational and recognition stamps for homework.  

The first one is a fill-in-the-blank stamp, which I created by using brackets 

(since no field can be left blank).

 

Fundraisors & Non-Profits—

Create a stamp to help raise awareness for your cause or organization. 

 

Friends & Fun—

Get creative!  

Add silly slogans or thoughtful phrases or inside jokes that make it unique and fun! 

Have Some Custom Stamp Ideas of Your Own? 

Try it now!  
Create Your Own Circle Monogram Personalized Stamp!