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Sunday, May 14, 2023

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!!!
I hope that each of you can enjoy your special day today!!

Check out this pretty card!
I used several NEW products.
#161415- 'Kindness Expressions' stamp set= $24.00 pg. 77
#161640- Delightfully Eclectic DSP= $30.00 (48 sheets)- pg. 129
#161206- Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio (white)= $8.00- pg. 141
#161597- Nested Essentials Dies= $34.00- pg. 165
#161286- Delightful Doily Hybrid Embossing Folder (& dies)= $42.00 pg. 163
Don't you just love the COOL NEW Doily Embossing Folder!
I sure do!! 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Kindest Expressions'
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic Black- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 3 1/2"strip- die cut Nested Essentials
  • Fresh Freesia- 2 x 4"- emboss with Doily Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 3 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with Nested Essentials
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Delightfully Eclectic DSP
  • 3 x 4"
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Delightful Doily Hybrid Embossing Folder; Nested Essentials Dies; Adhesive-Backed Sequins Trio (White); Black & White Gingham Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Simple Saturday with Bright & Beautiful Memories & More

It is SIMPLE Saturday!!
 
WOW!
Check out these AWESOME NEW products 
on page 135 in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog.
#161754- Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Card Pack= $8.50
AND
#161753- Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Cards & Envelopes= $11.00
You will want to add these to your wish list forsure!!
This is a graduation card I made.
It is clean & simple, but so cute! 

I used one of the card bases & attached a Memories & More card over
the top of it, along with some ribbon & Gems!
I  just love how the envelopes, card bases & Memories & More pack
all coordinate together.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
#161754- Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Card Pack (50 double-sided cards)- $8.50
#161753- Bright & Beautiful Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (20 bases/envelopes)= $11.00
#161623- Tinsel Gems Four-Pack = $8.00
#161635- 3/8" Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack of 3 colors (Bubble Bath)= $12.50 
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Friday, May 12, 2023

Flower card with Gorgeous Garden Die

 This is a fun Spring card with flowers, using some NEW products!

Check out the green leaf background!
I used this leaf die to embossing with!  
#1612831- Gorgeous Garden Dies= $42.00- pg. 164
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Inked & Tiled' (words)
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss with Silicone Craft Sheets & Gorgeous Garden (leaf) die
  • Old Olive- 2 3/4" strip- punch out scalloped square
  • Bubble Bath- 2" strip- die cut stitched circle
  • Bubble Bath- 1/2 x 2 3/4"
  • Basic White- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4" (x2)- layer behind DSP rectangles
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & die cut stitched circle
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Delightfully Eclectic DSP- 
  • 2 x 4"- flowers
  • 2 x 4"- stripes
ink:  Old Olive
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Gorgeous Garden Dies; Stylish Shapes Dies; Handmade Tag Punch; 3/8" Sheer Ribbon (Bubble Bath); Adhesive- Backed Sequins Trio (Berry Burst); dimensionals; glue dots; Silicone Craft Sheet (2)
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Beautiful Balloons

I needed a bunch of graduation cards so made some of these last night!
 
This is a fun fold card that is a triple panel z fold! 
I used the awesome NEW
#161457- 'Beautiful Balloons' Bundle= $52.00,
along with the Bright & Beautiful 6x6 DSP!
 
CLICK ON THE LINKS below to see some more triple panel z folds I have made!
This card looks like this when you are opening it up!
Notice how I took pieces of DSP,
cut them & then attached each of them to the card base.
Here is the pattern on how I cut the DSP strips.
It is so easy!
5 1/4 x 6" DSP
cut a 2 3/4" piece; 1 1/4" piece & that leaves you a 2" piece!
This is what it looks like when standing up!
Cute huh!
You all know that z folds are on of my favorites!
I die cut a tag & 3 stars using the Beautiful Balloon Dies.
Oh & check out this cool NEW ribbon!
#161635- 3/8" Sheer Combo Ribbon= $12.50
5 yards each of Azure Afternoon, Bubble Bath & Lemon Lolly

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Beautiful Balloon'
card stock:
  • Azure Afternoon- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 1 1/2" & 4 1/4"- z fold for card base
  • Azure Afternoon-  1 1/4" strip- die cut star
  • Basic White- 3" strip- die cut tag
  • Lemon Lolly- 2" strip- die cut small star & large star
  • Lemon Lolly- 1 7/8"- for side of card
designer paper:  Bright & Beautiful DSP
  • cut as shown in photo above- 5 1/4 x 6"- cut strips into 2 3/4", 1 3/4" & 2"
ink:  Azure Afternoon
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Azure Afternoon Sheer Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots; Simply Scored Scoring Tool

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

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Gone Fishing!

Check out this cool guy card!
I love the way it turned out!
It is a totally Susie card.....
I used the awesome NEW 'Gone Fishing' Bundle!
 
I used these NEW products from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog-
#161542-Gone Fishing Bundle= $49.50- pg. 79 
#161534- Let's Go Fishing DSP= $12.50 
#161722- Pebbled Path CS= $10.00
#161648- Pebbled Path ink= $9.00
#161637- 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim= $8.00
#161620- 2023-2025 In Color Dots= $8.00
#161451- Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder= $10.00 
I used this same layout for the guy cards that I posed on my blog yesterday!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Gone Fishing'
card stock:
  • Pebbled Path- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Pebbled Path- 1 x 4 1/4"; 1 x 1"
  • Crumb Cake- 2 x 2 3/4"- punch top corners with Very Best Trio Punch
  • Very Vanilla- 1 3/4 x 2"- stamp words onto this
  • Very Vanilla- 1" strip- stamp fish hook & die cut
  • Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Let's Go Fishing
  • 1 x 5"- diamond shape print
  • 2 x 5"- fish print
ink:  Pebbled Path
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Gone Fishing Dies; Twisted Rope 3D Embossing Folder; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Pebbled Path); 2023-2025 In color Jute Trim (Pebbled Path); Very Best Trio Punch; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

He's The Man or Brewed For You

Check out these 2 fun guy cards!
Everyone attending my 
Spring Card Classes made them!
 They are the exact same card.
I just used a different DSP pattern on one & a different stamp set!
 
NOTE:  This DSP & Ribbon is now retired as of 5/1/23-
but all other supplies are still available.
I used the 'He's All That' stamp set on this card.
I used the 'Brewed For You' stamp set on this card.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'He's All That' & 'Brewed For You'
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic Black- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Early Espresso- 1 x 5"- emboss with Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder
  • Crumb Cake- 2 x 2 3/4"- punch corners with Very Best Trio Punch to make tag
  • Crumb Cake- 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & diagonal cut ends with scissors
  • Basic White- 1 3/4 x 2"- stamp car or mug onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  He's The Man- NOW RETIRED!
  • 2 x 5"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends: Dark Daffodil
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Metal Plate 3D Embossing Folder; Very Best Trio Punch; dimensionals; Espresso Ribbon- NEW RETIRED!
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, May 8, 2023

Tropical Leaf Bundle

This is one of the cards that everyone made at my 
Spring Card classes.
 
I used the AWESOME On Line Exclusive products-
#161249- Tropical Leaf stamp set & coordinating punch bundle= $37.75
#160959- Rhino Ready stamp set= $24.00
#161595- Radiating Stitches Dies= $30.00 (out of stock until 5/15/23)
#161633- Silver/Gold Trim (combo pack)= $9.00
Isn't he just so cute!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:  'Rhino Ready' & Tropical Leaf'
card stock:
  • Shaded Spruce-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Shaded Spruce- 2 3/4 x 4"- emboss with Fern 3D Embossing Folder
  • Smoky Slate- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- die cut Radiating Stitches Dies
  • Smoky Slate- 2" strip- stamp Rhino onto
  • Basic White- 3/8 x 4"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp leaves onto & punch out
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
inks:  Basic Gray & Shaded Spruce
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Radiating Stitches Dies; Fern 3D Embossing Folder; Silver/Gold Combo Trim; Tropical Leaf Punch; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Growth Takes Time

Here are 2 tree cards, using the 
#161497- Growth Takes Time= $24.00
(on line exclusive product).

The left card is made using DSP from the
# 161642- NEW Regals 6x6" assorted DSP pack= $12.50.
And the card on the right is made with now retired DSP as of 5/2/23.
This is one of the cards that everyone at my Spring Card Classes made.
I colored these leaves with my Dark Old Olive Stampin' Blend.
And I made this card using all current products.
Check out how I used the Happy Labels Pick A Punch for the words.
I colored these leaves with the Light Old Olive Stampin' Blend. 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Growth Takes Time'
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 3/4" strip- stamp words & punch ends with Happy Labels Pick A Punch
  • Old Olive- 1 x 5 1/2"
  • Old Olive- 3 1/4 x 3 1/2"
  • Basic White- 3 x 3 1/4"- stamp tree onto & color with Stampin' Blends
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Regals Assorted DSP pack
  • 2 x 4"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Crumb Cake & Light Old Olive
other:  Happy Labels Pick A Punch; Linen Thread; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Saturday, May 6, 2023

Fresh As A Daisy

Check out these to diagonal flower cards!!
They are the same layout- just totally different colors!
 
The left one is made with NEW 2023-2024 Annual Catalog products.
AND the right one is made with products that just retired on 5/1/23.
This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my 
Spring Card Classes got to make.
The DSP & the words are now retired, 
but the other products are still available to purchase.
#159174- Decorative Circle Punch
#160576- Petal Park Builder Punch= $22.00
#160429- Iridescent Pastel Gems= $8.00
 #133782- 2" Circle Punch- out of stock until around 6/15/23
AND I just LOVE this card!
It is a totally Susie card!
 
It uses these NEW products-
#161297- Cheerful Daisies Bundle= $53.00
#161289- Fresh As A Daisy DSP= $12.50
#116723- Moody Mauve cardstock= $10.00
#161649- Moody Mauve ink pad= $9.00
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Cheerful Daisies'
card stock:
  • Moody Mauve- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Bubble Bath- 1 x 6"- attach diagonally & cut off edges so that they are flush with the card base
  • Bubble Bath-  1" strip die cut center of daisy
  • Wild Wheat- 1" strip- die cut leaves & layer them together
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp words onto strip & die cut with label image
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut daisy
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Fresh As A Daisies-
  • 4 x 5 1/4"- diagaonal cut
ink:  Moody Mauve
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Cheerful Daisies Dies; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, May 5, 2023

Taco Feista

Check out these 2 cards!
I made the left one using now retired products (as of 5/2/23)
& the one on the right I used NEW products!
This is one of the cards everyone made at my Spring Card Classes!
On this card I used NEW products-
#161449- Bright & Beautiful 6x6 DSP= $12.50 
#161729- Azure Afternoon CS= $10.00
#161720- Lemon Lolly CS= $10.00
#144245- Lemon Lime Twist CS= $10.00
#161318- Ribbon Duo Combo (Lemon Lime Twist)= $10.00
#161682- Lemon Lime Twist Stampin' Blends= $10.00
#161673- Azure Afternoon Stampin' Blends= $10.00
#161682- Berry Burst Stampin' Blends= $10.00
I love these NEW bright & cheery colors!
What do you think of them!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set: 'Taco Fiesta'
card stock:
  • Azure Afternoon- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Lemon Lime Twist- 2 3/4" strip- die cut scalloped circle
  • Lemon Lolly- 1 x 4 1/4"- stamp words on far right side
  • Lemon Lolly- 1 x 4 1/4"- cut slits with scissors to fringe edge
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp pinata, color with blends & die cut circle
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Bright & Beautiful DSP- 2 x 5 1/4"- flag end with scissors
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Azure Afternoon; Berry Burst; Lemon Lime Twist
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Ribbon Due Combo Pack (Lemon Lime Twist); Paper Snips; dimensionals; glue dots
RETIRED:   Layering Circle Dies
 
I hope that you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Fresh As A Daisy

Look at these 2 pretty flower cards!
I like them both!!
They are the exact same layout- just with different colors & DSP.
This is one of the cards that everyone attending my Spring Card Classes made.
A lot of these products are now retired as of 5/2/23.
 
So check it out......
I made a card using the exact same layout with NEW products-
#161289- Fresh As A Daisy DSP= $12.50
#161620- 2023-2025 In Color Dots= $8.00
#161628- Wild Wheat Textured Ribbon= $8.00
#161725- Wild Wheat Cardstock (24)= $10.00
The awesome textured embossing folder is an on line product.
#161598- Basics 3D Embossing Folders (pack of 3)= $30.00*
*These are currently out of stock & should be available again around 5/15/23!
Can you believe that these daisies are DSP!
WOW- I know- amazing huh!
Look at this 12x12 sheet of DSP that I used & cut these daisies from!
It is sooo neat!
There are may different pattern/images all on just this one sheet!
I just LOVE this card!!
It is a totally Susie card.  
 
What do you think of this card?
Leave me a message & let me know.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Cheerful Daisies' (words)
card stock:
  • Wild Wheat- 5 1/5 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Wild Wheat- 1 1/2" strip- punch out scalloped oval
  • Early Espresso- 3 1/2 x 5 1/4"- emboss with cross hatch weave from Basics 3D Embossing Folder pack
  • Early Espresso- 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words & punch out with Oval Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Fresh As A Daisy-  3 x 5"
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Basics 3D Embossing Folder; Double Oval Punch; 2023-2025 In Color Dots; Wild Wheat ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Bright & Beautiful DSP

Check out these cute cards!
I used something OLD & something NEW!
Both cards are the exact same layout!
 
This card on the left is one of the cards everyone made at my 
Spring Card Classes.
I just love it!!
I used some now retired products when creating this card. 
SO.......
last night I whipped up this bright & cheery birthday card
using some NEW products!
I used these NEW products:
#161449- Bright & Beautiful 6x6 DSP= $12.50
#161620- 2023-2025 In Color Dots= $8.00
#161457- Beautiful Balloons Bundle= $52.00
#161318- Ribbon Duo Combo Pack= $10.00
Don't you just love these colors!
I used Lemon Lime Twist & Blueberry Bushel card stock.
So what do you think?

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Beautiful Balloons' (words)
card stock:
  • Blueberry Bushel- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Blueberry Bushel- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Blueberry Bushel- 2 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Lemon Lime Twist- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder
  • Lemon Lime Twist- 3/4 x 3"
  • Basic White- 1 1/8 x 2"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper: Bright & Beautiful DSP-
  • 2 x 4"
  • 2 x 4"
ink: Blueberry Bushel
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Beautiful Balloons Dies (star); Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; 2023-2025 In Color Dots; Ribbon Duo Combo Pack (Lemon Lime Twist); dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

THE NEW 2023-2024 Annual Catalog

WOO HOO!
The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog starts today!
It is jam packed full with lots of awesome new things.......
new colors, stamp sets, dies, embellishments, ribbons, etc.
 
 
You can order from My On Line Store HERE!
Or you can EMAIL ME HERE 
 
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

NEW 2023-2025 In Colors

I am in LOVE with all of these 5 NEW 2023-2025 In Colors!
Copper Clay
Wild Wheat
Boho Blue
Moody Mauve
Pebbled Path
 
This bookmark shows the ribbon, ink, cardstock & new Dots!
Which new color is your favorite?
 
Everyone joining me to stamp in May & June will get one of these bookmarks!

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

Monday, May 1, 2023

Presents!

Here is a fun card with some stacked presents on it.
It would be great for a birthday,
but I was thinking about it being a graduation card when I created it.
What do you think???
I think that it could work for many different occasions.

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me
at my Spring Card Class will be making!

I used the #160698- 'Warm Welcome' stamp set=$23.00.
This stamp set is currently in the Spring Mini Catalog,
but will continue to be available to purchase on line only.
BUT it has coordinating dies that go with it 
& those dies are RETIRING TODAY- 5/1/23!
#160703- Warm Welcome Dies= $13.20 SALE!
Check out the awesome embossed dots!
They are from the #161598- Basics 3D Embossing Folder (dots) pack (set of 3)= $30.00.
And these are to be back in stock any day now!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Warm Welcome'
card stock:
  • Crushed Curry- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4", fold in half & emboss with the dots embossing folder
  • Basic Black- 2 1/4 x 2 1/4"
  • Basic Black- 2 1/4 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic Black- 1/4 x 2"
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words onto & die cut
  • Basic White- 2 x 2"- stamp presents onto & color with Stampin' Blends
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Flowers & More Host DSP- RETIRING 5/1/23!
  • 2 x 5"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Basic Black; Dark Daffodil Delight
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Basics 3D Embossing Folder (dots); Cracker & Treat Box Dies; Wink of Stella; dimensionals; Black Matte Dots- NOW SOLD OUT;
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE