'Graceful Garden' rose

Here is a pretty stemmed rose.  This is one of the card that everyone joining me at my August monthly classes this week will get to make.  I used the 'Graceful Garden' stamp set.  You can tell by the photo, but I added the Clear Wink of Stella over the rose & it is really pretty with the shimmer added to it. 

Check out the new Decorative Ribbon Border Punch that I used along the outside edge.

I also used the Petal Garden DSP- it coordinates great!

And check out the COOL Black Rhinestone Jewels.  They will be available September 1st in the upcoming Holiday Catalog!  You can find them in the bottom right corner of the card, as they are under the words- on the circle punch outs. 

Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card.

Stemmed Rose card-
'Graceful Garden'- #143846 (w)= $27.00 or #143849 (c)= $19.00- pg. 225
card stock:

• Sweet Sugarplum IC (24)- #141418= $8.00- pg. 184  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"; 2" strip 
• Basic Black N (24)- #121045= $8.00- pg. 185  2 3/4 x 4 1/4"; 2" strip; 5 1/2 x 3/4" 
• THICK Whisper White- #140272= $7.00- pg. 194  2 3/4 x 4 1/4 
• Whisper White N (40)- #100730= $9.00- pg. 185  4 x 5 1/4"

designer paper:  

• Petal Garden Paper Stack (6x6)- #144168= $10.00- pg. 187  5 1/2 x 2"

ink pad:  Archival Basic Black- #140931= $7.00- pg. 201
markers:  Sweet Sugarplum & Old Olive
other:  1 1/2" Circle Punch- #138299= $16.00- pg. 207
1 3/4" Circle Punch- #119850= $18.00- pg. 207
Black Rhinestones Jewels- AVAILABLE September 1st!
1/8" Old Olive Ribbon- #144171= $6.00- pg. 199  6"
Clear Wink of Stella- #141897= $8.00- pg. 200
Decorative Ribbon Border Punch- #143721= $16.00- pg. 206

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I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Colorful Seasons'

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me this week at my monthly August classes will be making!

I love fall!  And I love this stamp set - 'Colorful Season' & coordinating framelits- Seasonal Layers Thinlits.  It is an awesome bundle!  It has such versatility with images for all seasons!  Be sure to check it out on pg. 147!

This new 'Burlap' background stamp is very cool too!  

Lately I've been making a ton of sympathy cards.....but this card could make a great guy card too!  

Don't you love the touch of copper that is added here with the Copper Foil leaf & the Copper Trim!

Did you notice the Jute Twine?  It is in the upcoming Holiday Catalog & it will be available for you to purchase on September 1st!

Here are the supplies & the measurements:
Leaf card-
'Colorful Season'- #143726- (photopolymer only)= $27.00- pg. 147
'Burlap' Background stamp-  #143979 (w)= $20.00 or #143982= $14.00- pg. 165
'Flourishing Phrases'- #141531 (w)= $49.00 or #141534 (c)= $37.00- pg. 225
card stock:

• Early Espresso N (24)- #119686= $8.00- pg. 185  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"; 2" strip; 2 3/4 x 2 3/4" 
• Whisper White N (40)- #100730= $9.00- pg. 185  2 1/4 x 2 1/4"; 4 x 5 1/4" 4 x 5 1/4" 
• Crumb Cake N (24)- #120953= $8.00- pg. 185  2 1/2 x 2 1/2"; 2" strip 
• Soft Suede N (24)- #115318= $8.00- pg. 185  3 3/4 x 5"- cut diagonal
• Copper Foil Sheets (2- 12x12)- #142020=$4.00- pg. 194  2" strip

ink:  Soft Suede N- #126978= $6.50- pg. 185
other:  Seasonal Layers Thinlits- #143751= $33.00- pg. 216
Big Shot- #143263= $110.00- pg. 209
Copper Trim- #144179= $6.00- pg. 199        3"
sponge (3)- #141337= $3.50- pg. 200
Jute Twine- Available September 1st        10"
Tear & Tape- #138995= $7.00- pg. 202

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

'Happiest of Days'- CHRISTMAS!

Here is my Christmas card that I promised yesterday to share with you today!!  Didn't I tell you that it was SUPER DUPER CUTE!  It turned out to be a great Christmas card!  I used the 'Happiest of Days' stamp set!

This is the exact same layout as the birthday card that I posted yesterday!  You can check out that card by CLICK HERE TO SEE IT!

I used some NEW Holiday Sneak peeks here!  These are both available to purchase on September 1st. 

1. Check out the cool new Quilted Christmas DSP!  
2. And the cool new Quilted Christmas ribbon! 

 Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card-

stamp set:  'Happiest of Days'
card stock:  

• Real Red- 4 1/4" x 11- score at 4" & 9 1/2" to make the matchbook fold; 3" strip- to cut out scalloped Circle Framelit; 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" (4 times); 3 3/4" x 1/2"
• Garden Green- 5" x 3 3/4" ; 3 3/4" x 1"
• Whisper White-  4 3/4" x 3 1/2"- for outside of the card; 2 3/4" strip- to stamp presents onto & punch out with the 2 1/4" Circle Punch; 3 3/4 "x 3 3/4"- for inside of card to stamp words on

designer paper:  

• Quilted Christmas (Holiday Catalog)- 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"- (4 times)

ink:  Archival Basic Black
markers:  Real Red Garden Green

other:  Big Shot, Scalloped Circle Framelits, 2 1/4" Circle Punch,  Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Perfect White Accents, Quilted Christmas Ribbon (Holiday Catalog)

And here is a sneak peek of another Christmas stamp set that is in the Holiday Catalog- 'Snowflake Sentiments'.  It will be available on September 1st too!

This little pocket is perfect for a gift card or some cash!  

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I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Happiest of Days'- Presents!

WOW!  This is one of the cards everyone joining me at my August monthly classes will be making!!  This is a super cute stamp set!!!  

I made this card into a birthday card.....but once I got it done all I could think of when I looked at it is- "Those presents would make great Christmas presents!"  So don't you agree with me?  

Be sure you check back tomorrow to see my Christmas version of this card, as it is SUPER DUPER CUTE!  I can't wait for you to see it!

This is a matchbook fold.  Check it out when it opened up.  It is perfect to tuck a gift card into or even some cash or little piece of candy, etc.  I did use tape & tear to hold down the pocket & then also added staples along each edge too.  

Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card-

stamp set:  'Happiest of Days'
card stock:  

• Pacific Point- 4 1/4" x 11- score at 4" & 9 1/2" to make the matchbook fold; 3" strip- to cut out scalloped Circle Framelit; 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" (4 times); 3 3/4" x 1/2"
• Old Olive- 5" x 3 3/4" ; 3 3/4" x 1"
• Whisper White-  4 3/4" x 3 1/2"- for outside of the card; 2 3/4" strip- to stamp presents onto & punch out with the 2 1/4" Circle Punch; 3 3/4 "x 3 3/4"- for inside of card to stamp words on

designer paper:  

• Birthday Memories DSP- 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"- (4 times)

ink:  Archival Basic Black
markers:  Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Old Olive

other:  Big Shot, Scalloped Circle Framelits, 2 1/4" Circle Punch, 1/4" Stitched Edge Pacific Point Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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

LOTS of 'Carols of Christmas' cards!

Here is a big pile of cards!!  I will be posting individual photos of these cards in the coming weeks. 

Last Thursday night I made 20 different Christmas cards for my display board, that I'll be taking to all of my August stamp class.  I used the Early Release stamp set- 'Carols of Christmas', along with the coordinating Card Front Builder Thinlit Dies!

What an awesome new Bundle this is!!  It has so much versatility!  This Bundle doesn't just have to be for Christmas!

'Carols of Christmas' Bundle
Save 10% when you buy the stamp set and Thinlits bundled together! You may also buy each item individually too!

	Description	USD
#146036-	Carols of Christmas Bundle (wood-mount)	$52.00
#146037-	Carols of Christmas Bundle (clear-mount)	$45.00
#146038-	Lot Cantiques de Noël Bundle (French; clear-mount)	$45.00
#144674-	Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies	$30.00
#144801-	Carols of Christmas Stamp Set (wood-mount)	$28.00
#144804-	Carols of Christmas Stamp Set (clear-mount)	$20.00
#145028-	Cantiques de Noël Stamp Set (French; clear-mount)	$20.00

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

More 'Sharing Sweet Thoughts'

Here is another card using the Ronald McDonald stamp set- 'Sharing Sweet Thoughts'.  It is on page 233 (the back page) of the catalog.  I have been having fun creating different cards using it.

You can check out a  JAR OF HEARTS BY CLICKING HERE!
You can check out a JAR OF BUTTERFLIES BY CLICKING HERE!

 This is a simple z fold card.  I added the Pretty Label Punch along the edge of it.  

Check out the red plaid DSP.  It is a sneak peek from the upcoming Holiday Catalog.  It is called Quilted Christmas in a 6x6 stack.  You can purchase this DSP when the Holiday Catalog goes live on September 1st.

stamp set:  'Sharing Sweet Thoughts'
card stock:  Real Red, Whisper White, Smoky Slate
designer paper:  Quilted Christmas- available in the Holiday Catalog on September 1st!
ink:  Archival Basic Black
marker:  Real red
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Everyday Jars Framelits, Classic Label Punch, Perfect White Accent, Pretty Label Punch, Delicate White Doily

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I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Carols of Christmas' Bundle

It is never too early to think about pretty Christmas cards!  And this month Stampin' Up! is doing an Early Release on this cool upcoming Holiday Catalog Bundle!

SO I have been creating cards with my new 'Carols of Christmas' bundle!!  I wanted to get several cards created to put on my display board, so that I can take it along with me to all of my stamp classes that I have this month.  I want everyone to see how cool this bundle is & see lots of different ideas with is.  The possibilities are endless! 

When I very first started stamping, about 17 years ago- I so remember the first thing that really "WOW"ED me!  It was heat embossing!  I will never forget how cool I thought it was!  And how EXCITED I was to make my first card that was heat embossed!  And to this day, I still LOVE to demonstrate heat embossing at my classes every once in awhile & I LOVE hearing the oohhhs & awwhhs from those newer stampers that haven't ever seen or done heat embossing!  It is just one of those warm fuzzy feelings! 

Well- I thought that the words in this new bundle were perfect for heat embossing!!!  So just look at my pile of card stock that I cut & heat embossed to make different cards with.  Some of them are heat embossed with White Embossing Powder, Silver Embossing Powder & Gold Embossing Powder! 

 I had fun adding some extra shine too, with using the Gold & Silver Foil papers with my heat embossed words. 

So check out my finished card!!  It is clean & simple, yet elegant!!!  

And check out the beautiful new designer paper too!!!  This designer paper is from the Merry Music Specialty DSP in the upcoming Holiday Catalog- which you can purchase beginning September 1st!

 

I added the strips of the Gold Foil paper & the tiny gold sequins (which I LOVE) to finish off this card & dress it up a bit!  What do you think?

stamp set:  'Carols of Christmas'
card stock:  Basic Black, Gold Foil
designer paper:  Merry Music Specialty DSP- (Holiday Catalog- available on September 1st!)
ink:  Versamark pad
other:  Embossing Buddy, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Tiny Gold Sequins, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Square Framelits, Dimensionals, Glue Dot

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Ainslee at the races last night.  Her daddy won again!

Papa & Masen in the pits!

Masen, Nathan, Ainslee & Brayden after the races.

 

 AND the 4 younger boys helping to push the car into the trailer at the end of the night!
As Brayden is in the trailer running the winch, pulling the car in!

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I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Sharing Sweet Thoughts'- butterflies!

Here is another cute jar card using the 'Sharing Sweet Thoughts' - Ronald McDonald stamp set!  This is such a cute stamp set, with lots of options to create with!

I used the butterflies to put inside the jar for today's card!!  I stamped them using the Archival Basic Black ink pad & then colored them with the Basic Black & Daffodil Delight markers!  I added some clear Wink Of Stella Pen to the butterflies too- which glimmers when you can see them in person. Oh so pretty!!

And on this card I have a sneak peek for you.....check out this cool plaid designer paper!!  It is from the Merry Little Christmas DSP that is in the Holiday Catalog & it will be available to purchase on September 1st!  You'll want to add it to your wish list forsure!

If you didn't see my post from yesterday- check out the hearts from this 'Sharing Sweet Thoughts' stamp set, that I put into the jar.  You can see it by CLICKING HERE!

This is just a simple z fold card.....and I used the Pretty Label punch along the edge as a pull tag to help open it up.  I love black & white cards, and then adding the touch of Daffodil Delight here just made it pop! 

stamp set:  'Sharing Sweet Thoughts' 
card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Smoky Slate
designer paper:  Merry Little Christmas (available on September 1st!)
ink:  Archival Basic Black
markers:  Basic Black & Daffodil Delight
other:   Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Everyday Jars Framelits, Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine, Classic Label Punch, Perfect White Accent, Pretty Label Punch, Delicate White Doily

NOTE:  When you purchase this stamp set, Stampin' Up! will donate $3.00 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.   Be sure you check it out....it is on page 233 (the back page) in the 2017-2018 Annual Catalog!

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

'Sharing Sweet Thoughts'-

Be sure you check out this cool stamp set is the 2017-2018 Ronald McDonald stamp set.  It is on page 233 (the last page) of the Annual Catalog!  Look it up!!  It is super cute!  I love all of the images in it!  I will be sharing some other cute cards using this stamp set in the next couple of weeks!

NOTE:  When you purchase this stamp set, Stampin' Up! will donate $3.00 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities.  

This is  a clean & simple card I made using the jar & heart stamps that are in this set.

Check out the COOL NEW BLACK & WHITE DSP!  This is a sneak peek from the Holiday Catalog.  It is called Merry Little Christmas Designer Paper!  And it really is so cool!!  This DSP will be available to purchase September 1st!

stamp set:  'Sharing Sweet Thoughts'
card stock:  Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White
designer paper:  Merry Little Christmas- AVAILABLE on September 1 in the New Holiday Catalog)
ink:  Archival Basic Black
marker:  Real Red
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Everyday Jars Framelits, Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine, Classic Label Punch, Perfect White Accent, Pretty Label Punch, Delicate White Doily

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

'Hello Friend' meets Delightful Daisy DSP!

This is one of the cards everyone joining me for my July monthly classes got to make.

It is a fun & simple card........these colors are so totally out of my comfort zone, but I was so pleased at how cute it turned out!

I had lots of these Delightful Daisy DSP sheets....and I wasn't sure what I was going to do with them.  

It was fun at my classes to hear the comments as some were making this card.  I was pleasantly pleased that so many friends liked it!

And check out my bow!  Isn't it beautiful!  This new ribbon is yummy to work with! 

Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card.
 
Hello card-
'Hello Friend'- #144055 (w)= $29.00 or #144059 (c)= $21.00- pg. 17
card stock:

• Calypso Coral S (24)- 122925= $8.00- pg. 186- 4 1/4 x 11"; 4 1/4 x 3/4" 
• Tranquil Tide IC (24)-144246= $8.00- pg. 184- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4" 
• Whisper White N (40)- #1–73-= $9.00- pg. 185- 4 x 5 1/4"; 4 x 5 1/4" 3 3/4 x 1 1/4"

designer paper:

• Delightful Daisy- #144137= $11.00- pg. 189  1 x 4" (x3)

ink:  Tranquil Tide IC- #144085= $6.50- pg. 184
other:  standard platform- #142802= $26.00- pg. 209
Big Shot- #143263= $110.00- pg. 209
Garden Trellis Embossing Folder- #143741= $7.50- pg. 210
Banner Triple Punch- #138292= $23.00- pg. 206
Tranquil Tide ribbon- #144236= $7.00- pg. 198        8"

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I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

What a blessing Brody is!

 Here is a picture of Brody taken last night at our home!!

And here is a picture of him last Tuesday in the hospital! 

WOW- how amazing he looks now!!! 
Thanks for all of the prayers......and please continue praying for him on his journey! 

This is a picture of him taken on July 23rd- the day of his accident, right after his surgery. 
It just breaks my heart!!
We have been on quite the roller coaster journey the past 10 days.......but we are so thankful & grateful & blessed!  

'Carols of Christmas' BUNDLE!

WOW- this cool stamp set- 'Carols of Christmas' & the coordinating thinlits- Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies are an EARLY RELEASE item from the upcoming Holiday Catalog.  They are available to order starting today- August 1, 2017!

'Carols of Christmas' Bundle
Save 10% when you buy the stamp set and Thinlits bundled together! You may also buy each item individually too!

	Description	USD
#146036-	Carols of Christmas Bundle (wood-mount)	$52.00
#146037-	Carols of Christmas Bundle (clear-mount)	$45.00
#146038-	Lot Cantiques de Noël Bundle (French; clear-mount)	$45.00
#144674-	Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies	$30.00
#144801-	Carols of Christmas Stamp Set (wood-mount)	$28.00
#144804-	Carols of Christmas Stamp Set (clear-mount)	$20.00
#145028-	Cantiques de Noël Stamp Set (French; clear-mount)	$20.00

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I shared part of this last week as a sneak peek.....here is the rest of it!

I used the 'Carols of Christmas' BUNDLE......check out the cute card that everyone joining me to stamp at my August monthly classes will be making!

This is a great guy or fall card!!!  I wanted you to see that this bundle doesn't have to be just for Christmas!  I just love this card!! 

stamp sets:  'Carols of Christmas' & 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Whisper White
designer paper:  Be Merry DSP- pg. 188 in the Annual Catalog
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies, Classic Label Punch, Perfect White Accents, Dimensionals

**NEW- 
Everyday Label Punch- available on September 1, 2017- in the upcoming Holiday Catalog

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

'Daisy Delight'

Here are some more stemmed flowers using the 'Daisy Delight' stamp set.  Awhile back I made several different layouts, using this stamp set & color combination.  

This is a clean & simple card.....but I really like it.  I know I send alot of sympathy cards.  So if you are looking for a fast card to make- this one would be perfect!!

You know.....you could just change the sentiment on it & it would make a great birthday card, get well card, anniversary card, etc. 

By just adding a little piece of Crushed Curry ribbon here, it really adds alot to this card, dressing it up!  You might say- finishing it off!

stamp sets:  'Daisy Delight'  & 'Flourishing Phrases' 
card stock:  Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Whisper White
designer paper:  Delightful Daisy 
ink:  Old Olive, Crushed Curry
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Ovals Framelits, Curshed Curry Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Oh & be sure you check out this designer paper, as it is cool the way it has a shading affect to it....neat huh!

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

'Pieces & Patterns'

 This little dinosaur is cute!!  I love the words in this stamp set & have used them quite alot.  I hadn't used the images until yesterday, when I made this cute card for Brody!

Brody loves green & dinosaurs......so I was hoping he'd like this card!  And he did!  

If you look closely at the dinosaur- 

• I stamped it using Archival Basic Black ink.
• Then squished my Emerald Envy ink pad lid,
• Opened it up.
• And pulled the green color off of the inside lid top- using my Clear Wink of Stella Pen!

The dinosaur has a glimmer to him, which makes him even cuter too!

I used the coordinating DSP (designer paper)- Pick a Pattern to go with the dinosaur!  

Notice how I punched different circle sizes out of the DSP to add to the card too.

 stamp set:  'Pieces & Patterns'
card stock:  Emerald Envy, Basic Black, Whisper White
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Emerald Envy
other:  1 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Basic Black/White Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Clear Wink of Stella Pen

Here is the note I wrote to him on the inside of the card.........I even used my Emerald Envy ink & Clear Wink of Stella Pen to color in the WILD.

We are very BLESSED!!  Brody is finally home......The past week has been a bad nightmare for our family.  I will hopefully have time later this week to update you all on things happening around here & post some photos.  But right now I have tons to catch up on.  We are just very thankful for so much!  Brody's journey to recovery is not over by any means......but we are heading in the right direction now.  And he is home!!!

 

Here is a picture of our SUPER BRODY.....all smiles & both thumbs up as he is so ready to go home from the hospital!   He now has some super cute hats & bandana's to wear!  Isn't he just adorable!

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

'Carols of Christmas'- SNEAK PEEK!

Oh my gosh.......I am SO EXCITED!!!  I love this card!!  Isn't it just stinkin' cute!!  It is totally a Susie card! 

This is a sneak peek of one of the cards that everyone joining me to stamp at all of my August monthly classes will be making!!

I used the Early Release- 'Carols of Christmas' & the coordinating Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies to create it!  Talk about a WOW product- I love it & I know you will too when you can see how many different uses you can have creating with it!

This is a new stamp set & thinlits- that can each be purchased separately or together as a bundle!  

These are available in the New Holiday Catalog that goes live to customers on September 1st.  

BUT Stampin' Up! is doing an Early Release on these 2 products, stating on August 1st!  WOO HOO!!

I realize this is a new Christmas stamp set- but I think it makes a great guy card & will even be great for creating awesome fall cards with too!  

I will share the rest of this card & more information about it on August 1st!!  Believe me- this will be a new bundle that you'll want to purchase, as there is just so much you can do with it!!

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I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE