Alphabest Bundle birthday card

 

Check out this fun NEW Bundle-

'Alphabest' stamp set with the coordinating Best Label Punch!

I combined it with the 'Biggest Wishes' stamp set

when making this cute birthday card.

See how I stamped the outline image & then put the letters inside!

 I then just punched them all out & added them with dimensionals.

When using this 'Alphabest' stamp set & coordinating Best Label Punch-

you can make any word!

 

The flowers are from the 'Framed Occasions' stamp set.

And I added some clear Adhesive-backed Seasonal Sequins

(a sneak peek from the upcoming July-December 2022 Holiday Catalog)

to the center of each flower for some added bling!

 So what do you think?

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp sets:  'Alphabest'; 'Biggest Wishes' & 'Framed Occasions'

card stock:

• Orchid Oasis- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  
• Orchid Oasis- 3 x 4"- adhere DSP strips to this & then adhere to the card front
  
• Basic White- 1 x 3"- stamp birthday onto & diagonal cut ends with scissors
  
• Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp rectangle & letters onto & then punch out
  
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  

designer paper:  2022-2024 In Color DSP- 1/2 x 4"- one each of all 5 In Colors

ink:  Orchid Oasis

other:  Best Label Punch; scissors; dimensionals

sneak peek:  Adhesive- Backed Holiday Sequins- available 7/1/22

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

'Piece of Cake'

You all know that I'm a punch girl & I love this Cake Builder punch!!!  This is just such a cute bundle!

This is a fun birthday card that was one everyone at my 40 card classes made.

I like this card alot!  The colors are bright & cheery.  It is fun & it is clean & simple!  What a perfect birthday card!

stamp sets:  'Piece of Cake' & 'Amazing Life'
card stock:

• Coastal Cabana- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4", fold in half for card base; 1 1/2" strip- stamp cake onto & punch out with the Cake Builder Punch
• Bermuda Bay- 4 1/4 x 1"; 4 1/4 x 2 3/4
• Basic Black- 1 1/2" strip- punch out cake stand
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4- stamp greeting on for inside of the card; 4 x 2 1/2- stamp words on the lower bottom

designer paper:  How Sweet It Is DSP- 4 x 3"

ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Bermuda Bay, Light Daffodil Delight (for the candles)
other:  Cake Builder Punch, 1/4" Mini Striped Bermuda Bay- 4", Dimensionals, Glue Dots

This is just another one of the different cake options in this stamp set!  I just had to share it......isn't it cute with chocolate frosting dripping down off of it!  I used the Dark Soft Suede Stampin' Blend & my Wink of Stella to do the frosting!

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  When they left last night- I made a quick trip to take our hog check to the night depository at the bank.  I then came home & stamped the rest of the night.

This morning I'm up early to stamp.  Deke is off to chore, as he has a meeting at the courthouse this morning.  I'll headed to town to get Trey & then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil again stamping!
 

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

Stars At Night Bundle

WOW- I love these cards!

I think that that bundle is just awesome!

I used the

#162007- Stars At Night Bundle= $56.50 pg. 17 HC.

Which card do you like better?

THIS- the Christmas card?

OR

THAT- the Birthday card?

I created these cards for my upcoming Christmas Stamp-a-Stack classes.

I always try to design my holiday cards so that they can 

be used for other occasions too.

So I thought this could be a nice birthday card too with right words on it. 

There will be a few different choices for DSP to go along the edge on the front too!

Look closely at the stars & see how I made them pop a little more.

After I embossed them I LIGHTLY used a sponge dauber

& rubbed White Craft Ink Pad over the raised/embossed images.

Notice how I added some DSP along the left edge.  

I used the

#161986- O Holy Night= $12.50 pg 15 HC.

#162378- Shining Brightly DSP= $10.00 pg. 15 HC.

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Stars At Night' 

card stock:

• Night of Navy- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
• Night of Navy- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4'- emboss with Stars At Night Hybrid Embossing Folder
• Basic White- 3" strip- stamp words & die cut
• Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  

• Oh Holy Night OR Shining Brightly DSP- 1 x 4"
• Gold Foil- 4 x 4"; 3/4 x 4"
• Gold Glitter- 1 1/4" strip- die cut star On Line Product- NOW SOLD OUT*
• *Alternate product to use #161749- More Dazzle Specialty (Gold) paper= $7.50- pg 127 AC

inks:  Night of Navy & White Craft

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Adhesive Backed Sparkle  Gems; Stars At Night Hybrid Embossing Folder; Stars At Night Dies; Night of Navy & Gold Glittered Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Sponge Dauber

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

The little girl in the 'Birthday Memories Suite'!

Oh.....isn't she just precious!!!!  This stamp set, coordinating framelits & coordinating designer paper are just so awesome!!!!!!

I got to see these as sneak peeks when I attended the On Stage Stampin' Up! event in Minneapolis in April.  I was so excited & so in love with all of these new products at that time.  

This cute card was one of the cards that everyone joining me for my June monthly classes got to make this past week!  This card uses lots of new products!  And this card was a favorite of many that made it.

Talk about easy!!  There isn't much stamping on this card!!  This little girl is one of the many amazing images in the Birthday Memories 12x12 Designer paper!

She just looks so sweet!!!  Look at the yummy little cupcake she is holding!  

I have to admit that when I first saw her it reminded me of the Campbell's Soup Labels from years ago (when I was little).....and yes....I know this comment is dating me (showing my age).  But for those of you that are my age & older, don't you agree with me!  

Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card.
Little Girl card-
'Birthday Delivery'- #134660 (photopolymer only)= $27.00- pg. 69
card stock:

• Powder Pink NEW IC (24)- #144244= $8.00- pg. 184- 4 1/4 x 11"; 4 1/4" strip
• Blushing Bride S (24)- pg. 131198= $8.00- pg. 186- 2 3/4 x 4 3/4"
• Whisper White N (40)-#100730= $9.00-pg. 185- 3"strip;5 1/2 x 2 1/4";1/2" strip, 4 x 5 1/4"

designer paper:

• Birthday Memories- #144118= $11.00- pg. 189- cut the little girl out using the framelits!
• Fresh Florals- #144131= $22.00- pg. 187= 5 3/4 x 2"- used the Banner Triple Punch

ink:  Black Memento- #132708= $6.00
other:  Banner Triple Punch- #138292= $23.00- pg. 206
Big Shot- #143263= $110.00- pg. 209
Magnetic Platform- #130658= $40.00- pg. 209
Layering Ovals Framelits- #141706= $35.00- pg. 214
Birthday Friends Framelits- #143658= $31.00- pg. 213
Powder Pink 1/2" Ribbon- #144134= $7.00- pg. 198
 
 Here is one of the images from the Annual Catalog that shows off this awesome suite!  It is on pg. 68 & 69 in the NEW Annual Catalog- so check it out!

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Last night we went to Brayden's base ball game.  They did a great job & won!!  Afterwards, Nathan & Sarah took us out for supper at the Mexican restaurant.  And I burnt the midnight oil working on finalizing stamping orders when we got home!

This morning Deke is off early to chore, head to the office for awhile & then he will be in Mount Pleasant the rest of the day for a meeting.  I'll spend my day with Masen.  Tonight we'll all be going to watch the twins play ball.  And then we're all off to the races in Osky to cheer on Nathan & the #52 Racing Team!

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Some more sneak peeks!!

Here are some more sneak peeks using some more NEW Occasions Catalog products!  These are available to purchase on January 3rd, 2018!

Check out this cute guy birthday card.  

I love these colors together- Night of Navy & Tranquil Tide!!  

New products:

• 'Birthday Wit'- the Happy Birthday wording
• 'Truly Tailored'- the bow tie & Wishing You A wording
• True Gentleman Designer Series Paper 

The front part of this card just flips up.

And check out the Perfect White Accents that I removed the white paper from the back side of them & used them just as Clear Accents.  Cool huh!

stamp sets:  'Birthday Wit' & 'Truly Tailored'
card stock:  Very Vanilla, Tranquil Tide, Night of Navy
designer paper:  True Gentleman DSP (12x12)
ink:  Night of Navy, Tranquil Tide
other:  1/2" Circle Punch, Perfect White Accents, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Measurements-
Night of Navy- 

• 5 1/2 x 6 1/2- score at 4 1/4"- to make card measure 4 1/4 x 5 1/2- when folded
• 4 x 2 1/4
• 3/4" strip- to punch out circles 

Very Vanilla- 

• 4 x 5 1/4- for inside of card
• 3 3/4 x 2
• 1" strip to stamp Happy Birthday words onto & then you'll fussy cut them out with scissors

Tranquil Tide-

• 4 1/4 x 4 1/4- score at 1"- so measures 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 when folded
• 3 1/2 x 1- layering piece for the Happy Birthday words

 True Gentleman DSP- 5 1/4 x 2

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Yesterday was a long day since we started out so early on the farm.  Thankfully Deke got the driveways all cleared off good with the tractor & blade & the semi didn't have any problems getting in or out!  It was just COLD!

We had fun with the 3 Wood kids last night playing games, building Lincoln Log buildings & reading lots of books.

Today when the kids go home I hope I feel like getting some stamping done.  Deke plans to catch up on things on the farm all day.  

I am not sure what we are doing tonight......it is going to be really cold.  And my back still hurts.  So we might just stay home & go to bed early.  We have had a few friends ask us to do things.  But honestly- New Years Eve is our least favorite day of the year.  Deke's little brother (Daryn) passed away 32 years ago tonight.  So this is just never a holiday we don't care to celebrate. 

Hoping you all have a SAFE & fun New Years Eve!!

I can't believe today is the last day of 2017! 

I have enjoyed stamping & sharing with all of you this year!!

And I look forward to our year of stamping together in 2018 too!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

So Much Happy

I got some new products from the 2020 Annual Catalog yesterday & just couldn't wait to make this birthday card for Trey!  Where did the time go?  I can't believe that he is 6 years old already!

To make his card, I used the NEW Bundle- 'So Much Happy' stamp set & coordinating Happy Dies!!

NEW products:

• 'So Much Happy' stamp set 
• Happy Dies
• Tasteful Label Dies
• Tasteful Texture Embossing Folder
• Playing With Patterns DSP

stamp set:  'So Much Happy'

card stock:

• Bermuda Bay- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base; 4 1/4 x 1/2"
• Coastal Cabana- 4 x 5 1/4"- for card front.  I used the Happy Die & cut out the letters.  Then added the DSP behind them; 1" strip- die cut balloon strings; 1" strip- die cut 2 tiny stars
• Whisper White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp balloons & die cut out; 1/2" strip- stamp birthday words & die cut out; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of word

designer paper:  Playing with Patterns- 1 1/4" x 4"

ink:  Coastal Cabana

other:  Big Shot; Magnetic Platform; Tasteful Label Dies (cut out birthday words); Happy Dies;  Standard Platform; Tasteful Texture Embossing Folder; dimensionals; glue dots

Here is the birthday boy- Trey!

He said that this is the best birthday that he has had in 6 years!!

He is just so funny!

And here is Trey with is his cousins Colsyn & Masen!

They are all camping at Adventureland this weekend.

So we took up taco meat & the cupcakes I picked up (that Manda ordered) 

from my friend Cherie.

And we all celebrated Trey's birthday in the campground last night, 

after they were done at the park!

Deke's brother, Doug went with us too!

We had a fun night, with some of our family!

And here is a picture of the whole gang!

-Brayden, Brody, Drake, Collyns, Trey, Colsyn, Masen & Ainslee-

They had a fun day together at Adventureland yesterday.

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

It is an explosion 'flower' card!

Here is the last card I have to share with you, of my 6 cards I made for my classes I had last week.  This is a clean & simple card with a real wow- as I did an "explosion pop out" in the inside of it!!!  

Check out the shinny centers of the flowers too.  I used Crystal Effects on them.  I think that it really added some dimension to the card. 

This is a really neat stamp set.  I love that it has a flower punch that goes with it.

stamp set:  'Birthday Blossom'

card stock:  Whisper White THICK, Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede

ink: Pear Pizzazz, Blushing Bride

supplies:  Big Shot, Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Crystal Effects, Paper Snips, Pansy Punch, Dimensionals

 

 AND LOOK AT THIS.......

Here is the paper explosion on the inside of my card!  It is a 8x8 pieces of typing paper that I did an origami fold with.  We folded it & then stamped on it- before adhering it to the inside of the card. 

This card was definitely alot of fun for everyone to make.  I loved listening to the gals as they were making it.  It was sweet & made me smile too- just listening to them as they were creating.

I so remember making my first ever explosion card about 15 years ago.  It was a birthday card!  And I just thought it was one of the neatest cards ever.  And oh how I vividly remember it.  I probably have it in a drawer someplace.....as I love making cards- but could never give away cards that I made in a class.  Is that how you are too?

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This morning I'm headed out to help Deke chore & get set up for our baby piggies to arrive.  All 4 boys & Manda will be here too to 'help'!  I know they boys were bouncing off of the walls today with excitement anticipating getting to help Papa & G'ma on the farm!

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Big Wishes'

I had hoped to get a cute birthday card created for Deke last night, so that I could share it on today's blog post- but that didn't happen.  Yesterday was a crazy day.  But today is Deke's birthday!!!  I told him when we went to bed last night that he will get a birthday card from me, it just might be a little late as I ran out of time to get one made.  He just laughed & said that was ok.  Hummm... guess he knows me too well!  
 
So today I'm sharing this fun card I did using the 'Big Wishes' stamp set!!  I did a watercolor wash, using a clear stamp block & my Stampin' Write Markers to add the colors!  What do you think?  I think it turned out cute!! 

How did I do it?

• I stamped the words onto Watercolor Paper, using my Black Stazon ink pad.  
• Then using a clear stamp block, I made diagonal lines with my Lovely Lipstick & Grapefruit Grove Stampin' Write Markers- directly onto the clear block.
• Using my Stampin' Spritzer I lightly sprayed the block with the markers on it.
• Then I pressed it down onto the stamped image/watercolor paper.  
• I let it dry a little & then using my Grapefruit Grove Stampin' Write Marker I colored inside the words.  

You can CLICK HERE to see another card I previously posted, along with the step by step pictures 

on how I did this technique! 

I also used the 'Big Wishes' stamp set on it too!

stamp set:  'Big Wishes'
card stock:

• Lovely Lipstick 
• Grapefruit Grove
• Watercolor Paper

designer paper:  2018-2020 IC Stampin' Write Markers:  2018-2020 IC
other: Pretty Label Punch, Faceted Buttons, Nature's Twine (Grapefruit Grove), Big Shot, Scattered Sequins Embossing Folder, Glue Dots , Dimensionals, Stampin' Sptritzer, Clear Block

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Yesterday was a HOT & busy day with the kids.  We did go outside to play & swing for awhile.  I know that grandma is ready for cooler temps!  I am not a hot weather fan at all.  

When the kids went home last night I worked on bookwork & made a quick tirp to town to the grocery store & Dollar General, while Deke was gone to his meeting.  I then worked on more bookwork when I got home. 

This morning the 3 Wood kids will be here early & then the Seeley twins will be here mid morning for the day, as Trey has his 4 year check up.  

Tonight we'll all be going to watch the twins play baseball.  And then we are doing supper after the game with our family to celebrate Deke's birthday!  Sometime today I've got to get his cake baked too! 

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Hey Birthday Chick

 'Hey Birthday Chick'!

Oh my gosh....how fun is this stamp set!!!

I just love it!

This little chick just makes me smile!

It is a great new bundle 

#158631- Hey Birthday Chick= $43.00 

This is what the images in the stamp set- 'Hey Birthday Chick'- #154464= $21.00

& Birthday Chick Dies- #158200= $27.00, the coordinating dies look like.

But do you remember this 'Hey Chick' stamp set that was a SAB choice a few years ago?

 Do you still have this stamp set?

Well- you can purchase these NEW Coordinating dies to go with it.

They are called- Chick Dies- #158199= $32.00.

Or if you don't have this stamp set- you can buy it together as a bundle too!

Hey Chick Bundle- #158627= $44.00 

 

These 2 bundles (or individual stamp sets or dies) are available to purchase

between February 2, 2021 to June 30, 2021!

 

Check out my adorable wobbly card I made using the-

'Hey Birthday Chick' bundle.

So what do you think?

 

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

stamp set:  'Hey Birthday Chick'

card stock:

• Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 7 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  
• Cinnamon Cider- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"-  cut using Stitched with Whimsy dies
  
• Cinnamon Cider- 1 x 2 1/2"strip- die cut fence
• Cinnamon Cider- 1 1/4 x 3/4" strip- make chicken scratch in the dirt & fussy cut out around the image
  
• Real Red- 1 1/2" strip- punch out small balloon
• Real Red- 1" strip- die cut Happy Birthday words
  
• Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- stamp chick & die cut
• Basic White- 2 3/4 x 4"
  
• Bumblebee- 2 1/4" strip- punch out circle & snip off side
  

designer paper:  Ice Cream Corner Designer Paper- 5 1/2 x 1"

ink:  Cinnamon Cider

Stampin' Blends:  Light Real Red & Light Daffodil Delight

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stitched With Whimsy Dies; Birthday Chick Dies; Balloon Bouquet Punch; Chalk Marker; Paper Snips; dimensionals; glue dots

plus: WOBBLES- mini action spring that I bought on Amazon

I hope you have a great Thursday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

'Count My Blessings'

This is a clean & simple fall card that I created for my September monthly classes.  The Painted Autumn designer paper is just gorgeous- every single sheet of it!!  And it has endless possibilities when creating with it. 

I used the cool Woodland Embossing Folder with it too.  I thought was a nice added touch. 

And this stamp set is a totally my style too.  It is called 'Count My Blessings'.  The stamp images & the font for the words are great, but the wording itself is awesome! 

This is a simple z fold card, just to make it a little different than a normal fold card.  

This card could be a great All Occasions card- guy card, birthday card, Thanksgiving card, sympathy card, etc.  Don't you think?

Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card:
Acorn card-
'Count My Blessings'- #144787 (w)= $28.00 or #144790 (c)= $20.00- HC pg. 50
card stock: 

• Chocolate Chip (24) N- #102128= #8.00- pg. 185  5 1/2 x 8 1/2", 5 x 1 3/4", 3 1/4 x 2"
• Sahara Sand (24) N- #121043= $8.00- pg. 185  4 x 5 1/4" 
• Very Vanilla (40) N- #101650= $9.00- pg. 185  3 3/4 x 5" ; 3 x 1 3/4" 
• THICK Very Vanilla (24)- #144237= $7.00- pg. 194  2 3/4" strip

designer paper:  

• Painted Autumn- #144613= $11.00- pg. 49 HC

ink: Chocolate Chip- #126979= $6.50- pg. 185
other:  Watercolor Pencils- #141709= $16.00- pg. 201
Blender Pens- #102845= $12.00- pg. 200
Jute Twine- #144625= $5.50- pg. 13  HC
Big Shot- #143262= $110- pg. 209
Woodland Embossing Folder- #139673= $8.50- pg. 211

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  Masen & Ainslee are staying with us too, as Nathan & Sarah are both gone for work.  

 

This morning I'm off to the Seeley's.  I'll take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 littler ones again.  Tonight the 3 big boys have flag football games- that we'll be going to.  When we get home I'll be working on stamping stuff, getting ready for my October monthly classes & my upcoming Christmas Stamp A Stack classes. 

 

Gotta run.......

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Approaching Perfection

 There is a fun z fold card, using the

'Approaching Perfection' Sale-a-bration stamp set!

This is a fun set that has some bold birthday words in it, 

along with some great words.

You can get this 'Approaching Perfection' stamp set for FREE with a $50 product order.

It is a fun z fold card.

This is what it looks like standing up!

 

I think that it would be a great birthday card for someone of any age- don't you!

 

I just LOVE this black & polk-a-dot DSP from the Flower & Field DSP pack.

This DSP is also a Sale-a-bration choice that you can get for 

FREE with a $50 product order!

 I made another card using these same products, but it is a totally different layout.

You can see it by clicking HERE!!!

Here are the supplies & measurements I used so that you can make this card too!

 

stamp set:  'Approaching Perfection'- SAB set= FREE with a $50 product order!

card stock:

• Basic Black-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4"- to make a z fold for card base
  
• Basic Black- 2 1/4" strip- punch out Essential Tag
• Coastal Cabana- 4 x 5 1/4"
• Coastal Cabana- 1 1/2 x 5"- use Triple Banner Punch to flag end & then emboss using the Little Details Embossing folder
  
• Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for the outside of the card
  
• Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for the inside of the card
• Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- die cut stitched rectangle & stamp candles in it
  

designer paper:  Flower & Field DSP- 3 3/4 x 2"= FREE with a $50 product order!

ink: Memento

other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Little Details Embossing Folder; Stitched Shapes (square); Triple Banner Punch; Essential Tag Punch; Playing with Patterns Resin Dots (Coastal Cabana); Playing with Patterns Combo Ribbon (Coastal Cabana); dimensionals; glue dots

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

Happiest of Birthdays with Balloon Punch!

Check out this CUTE birthday card!!!  I love it!  It is a totally Susie card....the colors, font, dsp, balloons, embossing folder, layout.....it is all just me!  I think it could work for anyone's birthday- younger or older; male or female!  It would be great for all birthdays!

I used the words from the 'Happiest of Birthdays' stamp set, along with the Playing with Patterns DSP.  This Playing with Patterns DSP has been one of my favorite designer papers lately & I have used it a ton!

Playing with Patterns DSP with coordinating colors-

Calypso Coral, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Night of Navy, Purple Posy, Whisper White

I thought that the Balloon Punch worked out to be the perfect accents here on the card front!  Don't you think?

I did another card that was similar to this layout. You can CLICK HERE TO SEE IT! The card in this link was a fun fold "floating" card.....this layout is exactly the same- except that it is all one piece.  Neat huh! 

stamp set:  'Happiest of Birthdays'

card stock:

• Night of Navy- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base; 5 1/4 x 1"- emboss with Little Details Embossing Folder
• Coastal Cabana-  3 1/2 x 3 3/4"
• Misty Moonlight- 3 x 3 1/4"
• Whisper White- 2 3/4 x 3"- stamp words onto; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:   Playing with Patterns- 4 x 1"; 4 x 1"

ink:  Misty Moonlight

other:  Playing with Patterns Resin Dots; Balloon Punch; Die Cutting/Embossing Machine; Little Details Embossing Folder; dimensionals; glue dots

Retired:  White Twine

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Here is a cute 'Sketched Birthday' card.....

Good morning!

Here is another card that everyone joining me to stamp at my July workshops will be making.

It is a fun fold too!

 'Sketched Birthday'

cs:  Whisper White, Real Red

ink:  Marina Mist, Real Red

dp:  Polka Dot Parade

supplies:  1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 1/4" Circle punch, Postage Stamp punch, dimensionals, glue dots, 2 ways glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Someone in Fiji made a swap using this stamp set & colors, but her card was on a display board & I don't know who to give credit to for it.

Of course.....you know me.....I changed it somewhat- but loved colors & card idea.

Who wouldn't want to get this for their birthday card?

 

Tonight is Stampin' Night at our home.

I have a full house joining me to stamp the night away.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone & sharing.

Cindy has graciously offered to bring treats- bless her.

Papa will be around tonight to help too, as the twins are also spending the night with us- so I'm sure they will be the entertainment for our stamp class tonight!

Convention practice went well last night.

I am excited about it all.

 I am just getting a little nervous & worried as I have tons to do before we leave next Tuesday morning & I am not sure how it is all going to get done.

Guess somehow it will all fall into place.

 

Nathan had bad luck racing last night & finished 9th in the main.

It was a late night of racing too.

The boys were all good & had fun though!

I hope you have a very special day!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Happy Birthday to You!

This stamp set- 'Happy Birthday to You'- is one of the Sale-a-bration choices that you can choose for free with a $50 product order!  And then SU! just added the Birthday Dies, that coordinate with it- as one of the NEW Coordination Products!

You can CLICK HERE to see the Coordination products & find out more information about them!

Even though the name of this stamp set has birthday in it, I honestly think that this stamp set is super elegant & makes a fabulous birthday or wedding cake!

I choose Purple Posy & Highland Heather for this card, and added some Gold Foil too!!!  I embossed the cake/flowers & the words, using Gold Embossing Powder.

So what do you think?  Don't you think it would make a great card for many different occasions!  

stamp set:  'Happy Birthday to You'
card stock:

• Purple Posy- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 5/8 x 2"- stamp words onto & heat emboss; 3" strip- stamp cake onto & heat emboss & die cut out; 1 1/2" strip- stamp cake image- being sure to get flowers on it & heat emboss & die cut out
• Highland Heather- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss using Layered Leaves 3D Embossing Folder
• Whisper White-  3 1/2" strip- die cut large Stitched Circle; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card; 4 x 1/2"
• Gold Foil- 4 x 1/4"; 7/8" x 2 1/4"; 2" strip- die cut cake stand

ink:  Versamark
Stampin' Blends:  Light Highland Heather other:  Gold Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Gold Enamel Dots, Wink of Stella, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Birthday Dies, Stitched Shapes Dies (Large Circle), Standard Platform, Layered 3D Leaves Embossing Folder, dimensionals

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

'All Geared Up'- for Deke's birthday card!

Check out Deke's birthday card!  It was a quicky that I hurried & made for him on Wednesday morning. 

Blue is his favorite color & I couldn't wait to use this NEW Noble Peacock Foil.  Isn't it so cool how I used it to cut out this gear!!!  It is Blueberry Bushel!  Wow!

This is a z fold card.....which is always my "go to fold" when I don't want it to make a basic card fold.

So I think it turned out pretty cool & Deke liked it too- so that is what counts!
 
stamp set:  'Perennial Birthday' & 'Geared Up Garage'
card stock:  Blueberry Bushel, Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Noble Peacock (Blueberry Bushel) Foil
ink:  Blueberry Bushel
other:  Big Shot, Garage Gear Dies, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots, Embossing Mat- retired, dimensionals, glue dots

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Yesterday was a long day!  When we got home I worked on swaps & Deke slept most of the afternoon.  He chored, we ate supper & went to bed early, as we were both beat.  Deke will work on the farm all day.   And I'm going to head to Williamburg for the twins baseball tournament they have there.  Then the 3 Seeley boys will be staying with us tonight- so guess we'll have a slumber party!   

 

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Happy Birthday Thinlits!

Here is a fun birthday card!  Oh what a cool new framelit this is.  It is called Happy Birthday Thinlits!  Neat huh!

This is the card I designed for my monthly July card classes.  I liked it so much that I decided to make it my Thailand swap too!  So for those of you that will be stamping with me yet this month- you get to make this card!  And for those of you swapping with me in Thailand- this is the swap you'll get there.  

And it is a fun fold!  The top part flips up.   Check it out when it is opened up!

stamp sets:  'Happy Birthday Gorgeous' & 'Confetti Celebration'
card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Crushed Curry
designer paper:  Pick A Pattern (12x12)
ink:  Black Memento
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Happy Birthday Thinlits, Balloon Punch, Black Twine, Tear & Tape, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Multipurpose Glue, Silicone Craft Sheet, Sponge

Look at my piles of different pieces I had when I was working on my swaps!

Woo Hoo!  And here they are all done!!  I'm ready to put them into their clear envelopes, add my contact information & put into my suitcase!  

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I hope you have a great upcoming week!

REMINDER- I won't be posting again until after July 17th, so be sure to check back sometime after that- as I'll have alot to share with you!!  

Happy Stamping!!
Hugs-
SUSIE