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Thursday, June 16, 2022

Sweet Songbirds Bundle

This little birdie just makes me smile.
I think he is adorable.
 
This card is just so bright & cheery!

This is a great all occasions card- just change the words
& it can be for anything you need-
Baby, birthday, congratulations, thank you etc.

This is a z fold card.
Check it out when standing up.
 
I shadow stamped the leaves to get the light & dark shades.
How I did this is-
Ink leaves into Granny Apple Green ink, stamp onto card stock
& then stamp again with out re-inking the stamp.

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set: 'Sweet Songbird'
card stock:
  • Pacific Point- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"- z fold for card base
  • Pacific Point- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"
  • Pacific Point- 2" strip- punch out Label Me Lovely & cut in half
  • Tahitian Tide - 2 1/2 x 4"- emboss with the Merry Melody Embossing Folder
  • Crumb Cake- 2" strip- stamp bird nest & fussy cut out with scissors
  • Crumb Cake- 3/8"strip- stamp words & cut to desired length
  • Basic White- 2"stamp bird & punch out
  • Basic White- stamp nest onto & fussy cut out with scissors
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  2022-2024 In Color- Tahitian Tide- punch out bird wing
ink:  Soft Suede; Tahitian Tide, Granny Apple Green
Stampin' Blends:  Light Daffodil Delight (color bird beak)
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Merry Melody Embossing Folder; In Color Mat Dot (Tahitian Tide); Label Me Lovely Punch; Songbird Builder Punch; dimensionals; Glue Dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, June 15, 2022

He's The Man

Here is a fun guy card using the He's The Man DSP.

Notice the words.....they are sneak peek!
As I punched them out with a NEW PUNCH
that is in the upcoming July-December (Holiday) Mini Catalog.
It is called the Handmade Tag!
It will be a much on your wish list.
This is what it looks like opened up.
It is a center gate fold card.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.

stamp set:  Wildlife Wonder (words)
card stock:
  • Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 6 3/8"- fold for card base
  • Early Espresso- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Early Espresso- 2 3/4" strip- die cut circle
  • Sahara Sand- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Sahara Sand- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words & punch out
  • Basic White- 3 3/8 x 4 3/8"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  He's The Man
  • 3/4 x 4"
  • 3 x 4"
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Layering Circle Dies; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots; Linen Thread; dimensioinals; glue dots; Handmade Tag Punch- available 7/1/22
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Cottage Rose Suite

 Wow!
Check this out.......this is such a pretty card.

Be sure you look at the ribbon.

It is #159051-Natural Finish 7/8" Ribbon= $8.50
on page 146 in the Annual Catalog.
I stamped leaves on it using my Early Espresso ink pad.
And I just love how it turned out.
This is a book fold card.
Notice how it has a closed center & opens up like a book.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
 
stamp set:  'Cottage Rose'
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 4 1/4 & 5 1/2" & fold for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 4 1/4" strip- stamp & die cut flower & leaves
  • Early Espresso- 1 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Early Espresso- 1" strip- punch out little stemmed flowers
  • Basic White- 4 x 4"- for the inside of the card
designer paper:  Abigail Rose DSP- 4 x 4"- diagonal cut & use half on card front
ink: Early Espresso
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Cottage Flowers Dies; Linen Thread; Natural Finish Ribbon; Tear & Tape; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella; Bough Punch

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

Sunday, June 12, 2022

Wisteria Wishes Bundle

Here is an awesome bundle with endless possibilities!
This is the 'Wisteria Wonder' Bundle.
Isn't is so pretty!
I love these 2 NEW 2022-2024 In Colors-
Orchid Oasis & Parakeet Party!
It is a fun z fold card.
Here is what it looks like when standing up!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:   'Wisteria Wishes'
card stock:
  • Orchid Oasis- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- z fold for card base
  • Orchid Oasis- 4 1/4" strip- die cut Deckled Rectangle
  • Parakeet Party- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Parakeet Party- 2" strip- die cut leaves
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss with Brick & Mortar Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words & punch out with Double Oval Punch
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut Deckled Rectangle
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
designer paper:  2022-2024 In Color DSP pack- 3 3/4 x 1"
ink:  Orchid Oasis
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Wisteria Dies; Deckled Rectangle Dies; Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder; Double Oval Punch; 2022-2024 In Color Twine Pack (Orchid Oasis); dimensionals; glue dots

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

Saturday, June 11, 2022

Sending Smiiles Bundle

WOW!
Here is a fun fold card using the 'Sending Smiles' Bundle.
 
This is a totally Susie card.
I love the way it turned out!
This is what it looks like opened up! 
 
I angled the card along the fold line & cut off triangles 
from all 4 ends.
Notice how I die cut out the words out of Basic White card stock.
I then used the reverse image of that & put it into my 
Stamparatus & then stamped the words onto it.
It worked out great!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Sending Smiles'
card stock:
  • Sweet Sorbet- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4" & 8 1/4"- diagonal cut from fold line on all for side/ends using your Paper Trimmer.
  • Pear Pizzazz- 4 1/4" strip- die cut scalloped rectangle
  • Basic White- 2 5/8 x 3 7/8"- stamp stem onto & attach flowers for card front
  • Basic White- 2" strip- die cut word "Sending"
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp flowers & die cut them
  • Basic White- 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & snip ends with scissors to desired length
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
ink:  Sweet Sorbet & Pear Pizzazz
Stampin' Blend:  Dark Daffodil Delight (for inside center of flowers)
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sending Dies; Scalloped Contours Dies; Wink of Stella; Real Red Ribbon- RETIRING 6/30/22 or while supplies last; Paper Trimmer; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, June 10, 2022

Flowering Fields

Check out this pretty birthday card using the
Flowering Fields DSP!
I think that this DSP is just gorgeous & so colorful!
 
It is RETIRING on 6/30/22 or while supplies last only!
#157670= 30% off= $8.05
It is on page 15 in the January-June 2022 (Spring) Mini Catalog.

stamp set:  'Flowering Tulips'
card stock:
  • Old Olive- 5 1/4 x 5 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"
  • Old Olive- 4 1/8 x 5 1/2"- layer tulip DSP onto this
  • Old Olive- 1 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White-1 x 3 1/2"- stamp words onto & flag end with Banners Pick A Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Flowering Fields- 
  • 3/4 x 4"- plaid strip
  • 4 x 5 1/4"- tulips
ink: Old Olive
other:  White 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon; Banners Pick A Punch; Brushed Brass Butterflies; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Flowering Fields

 Wow- what a colorful tulip card!
 
I used the Flowering Fields DSP.
It is RETIRING on 6/30/22 or while supplies last only!
#157670= 30% off= $8.05
It is on page 15 in the January-June 2022 (Spring) Mini Catalog.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Flowering Tulips'
card stock:
  • Gorgeous Grape- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"& fold in half for card base
  • Gorgeous Grape- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Pear Pizzazz- 3 3/4 x 5"
  • Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- stamp words & die cut stitched Circle
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Flowering Fields- 1 1/2 x 3 1/2" (x3)
*I actually cut a piece of DSP that measured 4 1/2 x 3 1/2" & cut this into 1 1/2" sections- so that when I attached them to the card front they would be in order. 
ink:  Gorgeous Grape
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes; Pastel Pearls (Gorgeous Grape); White 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

He's The Man

Check out this cool guy card using the 'He's The Man' Suite.

The circle image is actually a punch out from the 
He's The Man DSP pack.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'He's All That'
card stock:
  • Evening Evergreen- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Evening Evergreen- 2 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Evening Evergreen- 3/4 x 1"- flag end with scissors
  • Evening Evergreen- 2 1/2' strip- die cut circle
  • Soft Succulent- 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp onto & emboss with Timber 3D Embossing Folder
  • Early Espresso- 2 x 5 1/2"- emboss with Timber 3D Embossing Folder & flag end with scissors
  • Early Espresso- 1 1/2 x 4"- emboss with Timber 3D Embossing Folder & flag end with scissors
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  He's The Man- 
  • Circle word/image- punch out from DSP pack
  • 2 x 5 1/8"- flag end with scissors
ink:  Soft Succulent
other:  Stampin' Cut Emboss Machine; Timber 3D Embossing Folder; Layering Circle Dies; Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots; Linen Thread; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Awash in Beauty

This is simple.......but soooooo pretty!
 
I used the words from the 'True Beauty' stamp set,
along with the coordinating Awash in Beauty DSP.
I just cut this Awash in Beauty DSP in half & layered it onto
a piece of Polished Pink card stock.
I added some White Glittered Organdy Ribbon & Solid Faceted Gems.
 I used some Wink of Stella over the flowers.

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'True Beauty' (words)
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"& fold in half for card base
  • Polished Pink- 3 3/4 x 5"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Awash in Beauty DSP- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"
ink:  Polished Pink
other:  Solid Faceted Gems; White Glittered Organdy Ribbon; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Monday, June 6, 2022

Cottage Rose Bundle

Check out this gorgeous Black & White card.
This is a totally Susie card.
 
I created this card to share/swap with some of 
my demonstrator friends that I spent time with in Utah this past week.

I used the 'Cottage Rose Bundle'.
Check it out on page 57 in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog.
I used the Stylish Shapes Dies (Stitched Square) too.
 This is a fun z fold card.
See what it looks like standing up!!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Cottage Rose'
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"- z fold for card base
  • Basic Black- 3 1/2" strip- die cut Stitched Square Die
  • Basic Black- 1 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp rose/leaves in bottom left corner & top right corner for card front
  • Basic White- 3 1/4" strip- stamp rose/leaves onto & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Stylish Shapes Dies; Cottage Flowers Dies; Black Matte Dots; Wink of Stella; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, June 5, 2022

He's The Man (camping)

This is another fun guy card using the He's The Man DSP, 
along with the 'He's All That' stamp set & coordinating All That Dies.
Check them out in the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog on pages 78-79.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'He's All That'
card stock:
  • Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"-score at 4 1/4" fold for card base
  • Early Espresso- 1 3/4 x 5"
  • Early Espresso- 2 3/4"- die cut Stitched Circle
  • Mint Macaroon- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Mint Macaroon- 2 1/2"- die cut Label die from All That Dies
  • Basic White- 2 1/2"- stamp trailer/words & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  He's The Man
  • 1 1/2 x 5 1/4"
ink: Early Espresso
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Mint Macaroon
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; All That Dies; Stitched Shaped Dies; Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots; Linen Thread; dimensioinals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, June 4, 2022

He's The Man (Hooray)

Here is another great guy card using the He's The Man DSP.
This is a fun z fold card.
Here is what it looks like when it is standing up.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  none
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 6 3/8"- fold for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 3 3/4 x 5"
  • Crumb Cake- 2"- die cut Label die from All That Dies
  • Basic Black-4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 3/4 x 4"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  He's The Man
  • 2 x 5"- flag end with scissors
  • Hooray words punched out of DSP
ink:  none 
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Magnetic Cutting Plate; All That Dies; Timber 3D Embossing Folder; Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots; Linen Thread; dimensioinals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, June 3, 2022

Sweet Songbirds Bundle

This is a cute little birdie
made with the 'Sweet Songbirds Bundle 
& some NEW 2022-2024 In Colors!
I made this into a fun z fold......
this is what it looks like when standing up.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set: 'Sweet Songbird'
card stock:
  • Orchid Oasis- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"- z fold for card base
  • Orchid Oasis- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"
  • Orchid Oasis- 2" strip- punch out Label Me Lovely & cut in half
  • Parakeet Party- 2 1/2 x 4"- emboss with the Merry Melody Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 2"stamp bird & punch out
  • Basic White- stamp nest onto & fussy cut out with scissors
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  2022-2024 In Color- Orchid Oassis
ink:  Crumb Cake; Orchid Oasis, Parakeet Party; Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Pumpkin Pie (color bird beak)
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Merry Melody Embossing Folder; In Color Mat Dot (Orchid Oassis); Label Me Lovely Punch; Songbird Builder Punch; dimensionals; Glue Dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, June 2, 2022

He's the Man (sharp)

Check out this fun guy card.
I used the He's The Man DSP.
Yes- this Lookin Sharp circle is actually a punch out cut
piece from the DSP.  
COOL HUH!
I did a center gate fold when creating this card.
This is what it looks like opened up.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  none
card stock:
  • Sahara Sand- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 6 3/8"- fold for card base
  • Sahara Sand- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 3/8 x 4 3/8"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Basic Black- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 2 1/2" strip- die cut scalloped circle
designer paper:  He's The Man
  • 3/4 x 4"
  • 3 x 4"
  • Circle cut out with words
ink:  none
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Magnetic Cutting Plate; All That Dies; Black Matte Dots; Linen Thread; dimensioinals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Cup of Tea Bundle

This is a totally Susie card.
It is a cute black & white one.
I love the way it turned out! 
It is another fun z fold card.
(My favorite fold!) 
Check out what it looks like when standing up.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Cup of Tea'
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- z fold for card base
  • Basic Black- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 1/2 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic Black-3 1/4"- die cut stitched circle
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for front of card
  • Basic White- 3" strip- die cut stitched circle- stamp leave onto upper part of this
  • Basic White-2" strip- stamp teacup & die cut
  • Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp tag/words & die cut
designer paper: Perfectly Penciled DSP- 2 x 3 3/4"
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Magnetic Cutting Plate; Teacup Dies; Stylish Shapes Dies; dimensionals; glue dots; Tear & Tape; Baker's Twine Essentials Pack (White Twine)
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE