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Friday, April 15, 2022

Bottled Happiness

Check out this sneak peek!
Here is another something NEW with something OLD!

Wow- this is an AWESOME new Vintage Bottle Punch.
It is in the NEW 2022-2023 Annual Catalog can be combined 
as a bundle with the 'Bottled Happiness' stamp set.
You can get this bundle when the catalog starts on 5/3/22.
 
This is one of the cards that everyone will be making at 
my upcoming All Occasions Stamp-a-Stack class.
There are some other great words in this set that you can choose to use.
And you'll have different DSP to choose from besides this print.
I love the way it turned out.....this is a totally Susie card.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Bottled Happiness'- available on 5/3/22
card stock:
  • Night of Navy- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Night of Navy- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Night of Navy- 1 1/2" strip- die cut scalloped circle
  • Misty Moonlight- 4 x 5 1/4"- RETIRING 
  • Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words & die cut circle
  • Basic White- 2 x 4"- stamp plant onto top part of this
  • Basic White-  2 3/4" strip- stamp bottle onto & punch out with Vintage Bottle Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:   Heart & Home DSP- 2 x 4"
ink: Night of Navy
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Layering Circle Dies; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Vintage Bottle Punch; Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels; 3/8" Denim Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Nature's Print Sneak Peek

This is one of the cards everyone joining me for 
my upcoming All Occasions Stamp-a-Stack will be making.

I used something NEW with something OLD!
 
This is a new stamp set from the upcoming 
2022-2023 Annual Catalog called- 'Nature's Print'!
It is available to order on 5/3/22. 
There are other words & leaf/flower images in this stamp set.

The DSP is from the Bloom Where You're Planted that is RETIRING!


And check out the cool NEW Fern 3D Embossing Folder!
I used my White Craft Ink pad & a sponge dauber to highlight
the embossed ferns.
 
Isn't this so pretty!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Nature's Prints'- NEW available to order on 5/3/22
card stock:
  • Evening Evergreen- 4 1/4 x 11"- score 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  • Evening Evergreen- 2 3/4" strip- die cut circle
  • Evening Evergreen- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Evening Evergreen- 1" strip- punch out stems
  • Garden Green- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss Ferns onto
  • Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- stamp words & die cut circle
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Bloom Where You're Planted DSP- RETIRING on 5/2/22 or while supplies last
  • 2 x 4"- flag end with scissors
ink:  Evening Evergreen & White Craft
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Fern 3D Embossing Folder- available 5/3/22; Layering Circle Dies; Symmetrical Stems Border Punch- RETIRING on 5/2/22 or while supplies last; Evening Evergreen 3/8" Chevron Weave Ribbon- RETIRING on 5/2/22 or while supplies last; Genial Gems- RETIRING on 5/2/22 or while supplies last; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Beauty of the Earth

This is another one of the cards I created for my
upcoming All Occasions Stamp-a-Stack class.
 
I chose to use sympathy on my sample card here,
but there are so many other words choices in this 'Inspired Thoughts' stamp set.
 
The pretty DSP is from the Beauty of the Earth DSP pack.
I think this is so pretty!
It is a totally Susie card.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Inspired Thoughts'
card stock:
  • Mossy Meadow- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Mossy Meadow- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Mossy Meadow- 1 1/2 x 3 3/4"
  • Mossy Meadow- 1 1/2" strip- punch leaf from Bough Punch
  • Mossy Meadow- 2 3/4" strip- punch out Label Me Lovely Punch
  • Old Olive- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Stripes Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words & punch out Label Me Fancy Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Beauty of the Earth
  • 2 x 4"
  • 1 1/4 x 3 1/2"
ink:  Mossy Meadow
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Striped Embossing Folder; Label Me Fancy Punch; Label Me Lovely Punch; Bough Punch; Elegant Faceted Gems; glue dots; dimensionals
already retired- Olive Ribbon

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

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

He's All That Sneak Peek!

Wow-
Here is something OLD with something NEW!
Check it out!
 
I have my Annual Spring Stamp-a-Stack class coming up this month.
This is one of the cards that everyone attending will be making.
(There are other options for words too in this stamp set.)

This is a new stamp set from the upcoming 
2022-2023 Annual Catalog called- 'He's All That'!
It is available to order on 5/3/22.

The DSP is from the In Good Taste DSP that is RETIRING!

 What a great guy card this is for any special man!
So what do you think?
I like it alot.  
This is a totally Susie card.

Here are the measurements & supplies.
stamp set: 'He's all That'- NEW available to order on 5/3/22
card stock:
  • Basic Gray- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Basic Gray- 1 1/2 x 5 1/2"- flag end with scissors
  • Basic Black- 2 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic Black- 1 x 4 1/4"- flag end with scissors
  • Basic Black- 1 3/4 x 2 3/4"
  • Basic White- 1 1/2 x 2 1/2"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  In Good Taste- RETIRING on 5/2/22 or while supplies last
  • 2 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Memento
other:  Metallic Pearls (silver)- RETIRING; dimensionals

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

Monday, April 11, 2022

Stenciled Flowers

WOW!

 Look at these gorgeous purple stenciled flowers.
I used the Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks, 
ink pads & Blending Brushes.
 
These stencils are from the Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks-
#158142 (set of 6) Spring Mini pg. 65= $10.00

How did I do it?
YOU CAN CLICK HERE to see detailed photos on how to make these stenciled flowers!

Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  'Peaceful Moments' (words)
card stock:
  • Highland Heather- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Gorgeous Grape- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 x 4"- stencil flowers/leaves onto this
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Hand Penned DSP- 2 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Highland Heather; Gorgeous Grape; Old Olive

other:  Butterflies & Flowers Layering Decorative Masks; Basic Pearls; Blending Brushes; dimensionals; Gorgeous Grape Ribbon; glue dots; dimensionals; Post-it-Notes

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!  

Happy Stamping!

hugs- SUSIE

Sunday, April 10, 2022

2022-2024 In Color Sneak Peek!

Here are a couple of cute cards I made!
 
This is a SNEAK PEEK of the NEW 2022-2024 In Colors!
Check out the-
Card Stock Assortment; DSP Assortment; Metallic Woven Ribbon 
AND there is ink in all 5 of these NEW Colors too! 
 
WOW......they are so bright & cheery!
I just love them!
They are great colors that fit in between so many of our other colors!
I chose to use the 'Sentimental Swirls' stamp set &
coordinating Flowers & Leaves Punch. 
This DSP & ink color is the Tahitian Tide.
 Aren't these flowers & leaves just so pretty! 
This DSP & ink color is the Sweet Sorbet.

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Sentimental Swirls'
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"
  • Sweet Sorbet- 2" strip- punch out Tailored Tag Punch
  • Sweet Sorbet- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Sweet Sorbet-  1" strip- stamp flower onto & punch out
  • Parakeet Party- 1" strip- stamp leaves onto & punch out
  • Tahitian Tide- 1" strip- stamp flower onto & punch out
  • Starry Sky- 1" strip- stamp flower onto & punch out
  • Orchid Oasis-1" strip- stamp flower onto & punch out
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words & punch out
  • Basic White- 3 x 4"- stamp swirl onto with Parakeet Party ink
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  2022-2024 In Color- Sweet Sorbet- 2 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky, Orchid Oasis
other: Tailored Tag Punch; Double Oval Punch; Opal Rounds; Sweet Sorbet Metallic Woven Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella

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

Saturday, April 9, 2022

Artfully Composed Suite

This is a fun card using the Artfully Composed Suite.
It is can be found on pages 32-34 in the Spring Mini.

Check out the stitching around the edges.
This is the the Stitched With Whimsy Dies.
I did a fun z fold card.
This is what it looks like when the card it opened up.
Notice how the white square is just a little 
bigger than the black square on the front, so that when
the card is folded it shut it shows.
On this card I used the black & white dots
instead of the Old Olive stripes.
 
Yes- I stamped the words onto Basic White card stock
& then fussy cut them out with scissors.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Artfully Layered' & 'Free As A Bird' (words for inside)
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" for card base
  • Basic Black- 2 1/4 x 2 1/4" (x2)
  • Basic Black- 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"- stitched dies around edges
  • Old Olive- 4 x 5 1/4"- stitched dies around edges
  • Old Olive- 4 1/4" strip- stamp leaf & die cut
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"- stitched dies around edge & stamp words onto for inside of card
  • Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & fussy cut out with scissors
designer paper:  Artfully Composed
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Tropical Layers Dies; Stitched With Whimsy Dies; Bakers Twine Essentials Pack;
 
I hope you have a SPECTACULAR Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Friday, April 8, 2022

Home & Garden Bundle

This is a great guy card.
I used the 'Home & Garden' Bundle.

Check out the brick background!
I love the way it turned out.
I lightly rubbed White Craft Ink over the emboss 
Brick & Mortar 3D wall, using a sponge dauber.
This is a fun z fold card.
It looks like this when standing up!
And here it is opened up.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Home & Garden'
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- fold into z fold for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 3 3/4 x 5"
  • Basic Black- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Real Red- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto
  • Old Olive- 3/4" strip- die cut grass
  • Basic White- 2 x 4"- stamp ladder onto
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- stamp rake & gloves onto- die cut & then color with Stampin' Blends
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
inks: White Craft & Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Real Red; Dark Daffodil; Light & Dark Soft Suede; Light Smoky Slate
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Garden Dies; Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder; sponge dauber; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Dahlia Days Bundle

WOW!
Isn't this just a gorgeous card!!
 
Check out this 'Dahlia Days' Bundle
Yes- this die cut lace like flower images are part 
of the Detailed Dahlias Dies.
These can be found on page 35 in the Spring Mini.
How did I make the frame?
  1. I used 2nd to the largest Scalloped Contours Dies. 
  2. Then cut a piece of Basic White card that measures 2 3/4 x 4 1/8"& die cut the Stitched Rectangle out of the middle of it. 
  3. I die cut the lace flowers out of 2 1/2 x 3 3/4" Fresh Freesia card stock & taped this to the backside of the stitched rectangle piece- using my Tear & Tape along the edge.
  4.  Then I adhered this to the Scalloped Contours Rectangle.
*Note- I did not used the rectangle piece I cut out of the 
middle on this card- I saved it for another card someday.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Dahlia Days'
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Fresh Freesia- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Fresh Freesia- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & diagonal cut ends with scissors
  • Fresh Freesia- 2 1/2 x 3 3/4"- die cut with lace flower image
  • Fresh Freesia- 1" strip- punch out 3 little stemmed flowers from Bough Punch
  • Pear Pizzazz- 1 3/4" strip- punch out leaves from Bough Punch
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut scalloped rectangle
  • Basic White- 2 3/4 x 4 1/8"- die cut with Stitched Rectangle in center of this to make a frame
  • Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- stamp flower onto & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Pansy Petals- RETIRING SOON
inks:  Memento & Fresh Freesia
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Scalloped Contour Dies; Stitched Rectangle Diees; Detailed Dahlias Dies; Iridescent Rhinestone Jewels; Bough Punch; Square Vellum Doilies; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Rainbow of Happiness

 Here is a bright & bold rainbow card.
I love the way it turned out!
Now who wouldn't smile when they got this card!

I used the 'Rainbow of Happiness Bundle'
on page 18 in the Spring Mini.
This is what the card looks like opened up. 
I made the Cloud using the Basic Border Dies.
 So what do you think?
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:  'Rainbow of Happiness' & 'Sharing Sunshine'
card stock:
  • Balmy Blue-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 1" & 5 1/4"- for card base
  • Real Red- 3" strip- die cut rainbow
  • Real Red- 1" strip- punch out heart with retired punch
  • Granny Apple Green- 3" strip- die cut rainbow
  • Pacific Point- 3" strip- die cut rainbow
  • Gorgeous Grape- 3" strip- die cut rainbow
  • Daffodil Delight- 1 1/4" strip- stamp sun & die cut with circle
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 2" strip- die cut clouds
ink:  Balmy Blue
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Brilliant Rainbow Dies; Layering Circle Dies; Basic Borders Dies; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials

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

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Kite Delight

Awhhhh! 
Check out this adorable spring card.
I love the way it turned out.
This is a totally Susie card.
I used the 'Kite Delight' stamp set.

You'll never guess where this Balmy Blue DSP came from.
It is from the You're A Peach DSP on page 134 in the Annual Catalog.
This DSP is retiring soon!!
 
Notice how I stamped the words on a strip on the photo above.
 
Now check out these below....
As maybe you want to use these words instead.
I stamped these words onto a 1 1/4" strip of Basic White card stock 
& then punched them out using the Everyday Label Punch.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Kite Delight'
card stock:
  • Pacific Point-5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Pacific Point- 4" strip die cut scalloped circle
  • Pacific Point- 1/2 x 4"- flag ends with scissors
  • Balmy Blue- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Splatters Embossing folder
  • Granny Apple Green- 2" strip- stamp kite & fussy cut out
  • Basic White- 3 1/2" strip- die cut circle
  • Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp words onto OR
  • Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Everyday Label Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  You're A Peach DSP- 
  • 2" strip- punch out cloud
  • 2 x 5 1/4"
inks:  Crushed Curry; Pacific Point; Granny Apple Green
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Layering Circle Dies; Cloud Punch; Baker's Twine Essentials Pack (White); Artistry Blooms Adhesive Backed Sequins; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, April 4, 2022

Hey Sports Fan Suite

Here is a fun card for a sports lover.
I used the Hey Sports Fan Suite on pages 68-69 in Spring Mini.
This is such a fun suite.
Check out the resign hearts, twine, die cuts.
Aren't they fun!
This is a z fold card & stand up like this.
Check out the strip of die cut tickets that are going across the front.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Your Biggest Fan'
card stock:
  • Night of Navy- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4", fold for card base
  • Night of Navy-3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
  • Night of Navy- 1 1/2 x 2 3/4"
  • Night of Navy- 1 1/2" strip- die cut flag
  • Night of Navy- 1/8 x 2"- for flag pole
  • Poppy Parade- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Poppy Parade- 1 1/4 x 2 1/2"
  • Bumblebee- 5 1/2" strip- die cut tickets to go across card front
  • Very Vanilla- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut part of large ticket
  • Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Hey Sports Fan DSP- 
  • 3 x 4"
  • 2 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Night of Navy
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sports Event Dies; Fan Bakers Twine; Resin Stars; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, April 3, 2022

New Horizons Suite

 I used the New Horizon DSP, along with the 
'On the Horizon' bundle to make the pretty sympathy card.

Check out how I used the On the Horizon DSP as main focal point.
I stamped the words, birds & grass directly onto the DSP.
 Isn't this pretty!
It is clean, simple & so peaceful looking.

The fence is die cut from Crumb Cake card stock using the Horizon Dies.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'On the Horizon' (birds & grass); 'Peaceful Moments' (words)
card stock:
  • Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Misty Moonlight-3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
  • Crumb Cake- 2" strip- die cut fence
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  On The Horizon DSP- 3 x 4"; 2" strip that is left over with I die cut grass with it- which underneath the stamped grass & behind the fence.
inks:  Misty Moonlight (birds); Old Olive (grass); Memento (words)
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Horizon Dies
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, April 2, 2022

Flowering Rain Boots Bundle

 It is SIMPLE SATURDAY!
Check out today's cute card.
I used the 'Flowering Rain Boots' Bundle.
With all of the rain we've had lately I thought that these 
rain boots were very fitting.
Look how I punch out the words with the 
Rectangle Postage Stamp Punch.
I slid the left side of this back into the punch from the top,
lined it up & punch it to make it square.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Flowering Rain Boots'
card stock:
  • Highland Heather- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Highland Heather-3 3/4 x 5"
  • Highland Heather- 1 1/2 x 1 1/2"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"- stamp boots &leaves/stems onto
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp tulips onto & die cut
  • Basic White- 1 3/4"strip- stamp words & punch out
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
inks:  Highland Heather & Old Olive
Stampin' Blend:  Light Pool Party
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Rain Boots Dies; Wink of Stella; Rectangle Postage Stamp Punch; Iridescent Rhinestone Jewels; dimensionals;
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, April 1, 2022

Home & Garden Bundle

What a cute bundle this 'Home & Garden' is!
Check out this cute card.
I used the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder for the wall.
I took a sponge dauber & my White Craft ink pad & LIGHTLY
rubbed ink onto the wall.
Just change the words & this would make a great Father's Day card too.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Home & Garden'
card stock:
  • Basic  Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Basic White- 3 5/8 x 4 7/8"
  • Crumb Cake- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strips- stamp tools onto & die cut out
  • Real Red- 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & cut in half as shown above
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends: Dark & Light Smoky Slate, Dark Real Red
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Garden Dies; Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE