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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

NEW On Line Exclusive DSP- available 9/6/23!

Surprise, surprise! Stampin 'Up! is offering a special release of five beautiful new Designer Series Paper options! These papers include fabulous holiday prints, gorgeous seasonal styles, and some spectacular timeless designs. 

These products are available while supplies last & you don’t want to miss out! 

PROMOTION DETAILS Sales Period: Starting September 6, 2023!

  • Products will only be available while supplies last. Once products run out, they will no longer be visible in the online store.

 
#162332- TARTAN FOIL 12" X 12" SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER= $10.00

Get whisked away into a world of tartan and texture with the Tartan Foil 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper! Perfect for Father’s Day cards, birthday cards, winter and holiday cards, and every season and holiday in between, this paper can become the main feature of your craft or just bring a touch of warmth and foiled detail. Turn the white tartan pages into card bases, or layer them with the solid tartan designs. No matter what you make, these cozy, foiled colors and designs are sure to add beautiful detail to all your creations.

* 6 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 3 double-sided designs
* 12" x 12"
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Product colors: Copper Clay, Lost Lagoon, Pebbled Path

 
#162356- DELIGHTFUL FLORAL 12" X 12" DESIGNER SERIES PAPER= $12.50

The watercolored florals and botanical details of the Delightful Floral 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper will brighten up anyone’s day! This paper is perfect for any kind of all-occasion paper craft. Turn the brushed, jewel-toned pages into gorgeous card bases and use the bright botanical designs as an accent or focal point. Or mix and match each of the flower designs to create fun banners or gift tags. These stunning florals and verdant blossoms are bright, beautiful, and sure to create an impact!

* 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
* 12" x 12"
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Product colors: Berry Burst, Blackberry Bliss, Bubble Bath, Calypso Coral, Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lolly, Parakeet Party, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock

#162355- TRADITIONS OF ST. NICK 12" X 12" DESIGNER SERIES PAPER= $12.50

Create stunning Christmas cards and paper crafts with the Traditions of St. Nick 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper. Fussy cut the classic Santa Claus images to create a focal point on your card. Or layer the ornate designs or cookie and candy cane pages for beautiful, handcrafted Christmas scenes. Whatever you choose to create, these traditional designs in festive Christmas colors will have any card recipient happily dreaming of hanging stockings and wrapping presents as they wait for St. Nick.

* 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
* 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free

Product colors: Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Copper Clay, Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Real Red, Wild Wheat 

#162354- SHINING CHRISTMAS 12" X 12" SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER= $15.00

Create standout Christmas and holiday cards, gift tags, and other paper crafts with the Shining Christmas 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper! Layer a few sheets to create a fabulous Christmas card or just use one sheet to add a fun and festive touch to your gift tags or scrapbook pages. With beautiful shiny accents and cheerful Christmassy designs, this paper is perfect for any holiday crafting project.
 
* 12 sheets of patterned paper: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
* 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
* Acid free
* Lignin free
 
Product colors: Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, white

 
#162288- SILVER & GOLD 12" X 12" ADHESIVE-BACKED GLIMMER PAPER= $7.00

Add shimmer and shine to all your paper crafting projects with the Silver & Gold 12" x 12" Adhesive-backed Glimmer Paper! This paper is perfect for layering and card bases and can also add gorgeous, glimmery textured detail if you decide to cut it up with your favorite dies and punches. The best part? The backing peels away to let you easily adhere these fun gold and silver designs to any project! However you use it, this paper is sure to add brilliance and gilded beauty to all your crafts.
 
* 2 sheets of adhesive-backed paper: 1 of each color
* 12" x 12"
* Acid free
* Lignin free
 
Product colors: Gold, silver

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Happy Birthday with Level Complete

WOW- today the twins- Brody & Drake, turn 12!
How can that be?

This is their birthday cards.
WHICH DO YOU LIKE BETTER?
THIS- Daffodil Delight??
OR
THAT- Real Red??
Check out this circle embossing folder!
It is pretty cool!
It is a SNEAK PEEK from the upcoming Holiday Catalog
& will be available to purchase on 9/6/23!
So what do you think?
I hope that the boys like their cards!
 
I did fussy cute out the game box- there are no dies to go with this set.
AND
The die cut numbers are RETIRED.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:   'Level Complete'
card stock:
  • Daffodil Delight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Daffodil Delight- 1/2 x 5"- stamp words onto right edge of this
  • Smoky Slate- 1 3/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Smoky Slate- 2 1/2" strip- stamp game onto this & fussy cut out with Paper Snips (Scissors)
  • Basic Black- 2 1/4" strip- die cut numbers
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut circle
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Real Red; Daffodil Delight; Tahitian Tide; Granny Apple Green
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Reach For The Stars Dies (2 1/2" Circle); Paper Snips; Classic Matte Dots (Black); dimensionals; glue dots
coming soon:  Cheery Patterns Embossing Folder- available on 9/6/23 in the NEW Holiday Catalog
retired:  Large Number Dies

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

Monday, August 28, 2023

Autumn Leaves White Wash Technique!

Check out this gorgeous fall card!
It is a SNEAK PEEK of a NEW Bundle in the upcoming Holiday Catalog! 
 
I just LOVE Fall!
This is a totally Susie card!
And it is a fun z fold card- my favorite fold!
I used the NEW bundle- 
#162186- Autumn Leaves Bundle= $55.75
 You can order from this from the NEW Holiday Catalog on 9/6/23.
Check out the White Washed background....... 
 How did I do it?
*I stamped the leaves onto the Lost Lagoon card stock using Lost Lagoon ink.
*I embossed it with the Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder.
*I LIGHTLY drug a White Craft ink pad over the embossed part.
*Notice on the center leaf image that I flicked ink & Wink of Stella on it.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Autumn Leaves'
card stock:
  • Pecan Pie- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" & fold in half for z fold card base
  • Pecan Pie-  3 x 3 3/4"
  • Pecan Pie- 1 x 3 3/4"
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp leaves in lower left corner & upper right hand corner, emboss with Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder; LIGHTLY drag white ink pad over this
  • Crumb Cake- 5/8 x 2 3/4"- stamp words onto
  • Very Vanilla- 2 3/4 x 3 1/2"- stamp leaf onto using Crumb Cake & Pecan Pie ink.  Then FLICK on Pecan Pie Stampin' Blend & FLICK on Wink of Stella.
  • Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
inks:  Crumb Cake; Pecan Pie, Craft White
Stampin' Blends:  Pecan Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Exposed Brick 3D Embossing Folder; Silver-Threaded Twine; Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems (Pecan Pie); dimenionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, August 27, 2023

Autumn Leaves Sneak Peek!

Check out this gorgeous fall card!
This is a card I made to take this weekend to a 
Stampin' Up! Leaders Event with me.
I love the way it turned out.  
It is a totally Susie card!

This stamp set is a sneak peek from the upcoming Holiday Catalog.
You can order from this catalog on 9/6/23.
I used the NEW bundle- 
#162186- Autumn Leaves Bundle= $55.75
Check out the all of these cards!!!
I will update this post with the supplies & measurements soon.
It was wonderful to get together & see many of my 
Stampin' Up! friends from all over the world.
I am headed home & to the airport early this morning.

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

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Everyday Thanks!

Here is a fun card that makes me think SCHOOL!
With school starting this week I just had to create a card using this set-
#161528- Everyday Thanks= $23.00- pg. 60

Aren't the pencils cute!
NOTE:  I did use my Paper Snips & fussy cut them out with scissors.
Notice the circle dies!
They are a SNEAK PEEK of a new set of Deckled Circle Dies that are
in the upcoming Holiday Catalog & available to purchase on 9/6/23.
You will forsure what to add them to your wish list!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:  'Everyday Thanks' (pencils); 'Happy Labels' (words)
card stock:
  • Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Real Red- 2 1/2 x 5 1/2"
  • Real Red- 3 1/2" strip- die cut deckled circle
  • Daffodil Delight- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3" strip- die cut deckled circle
  • Basic White- 3" strip- stamp pencils, color with Stampin' Blends & fussy cut out with scissors
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for the inside of card
designer paper:  Delightfully Eclectic 12x12 DSP-  2 x 5 1/2"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Crumb Cake; Smoky Slate; Real Red; Daffodil Delight
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Deckled Circles Dies- available on 9/6/23 in the upcoming Holiday Catalog; Paper Snips; dimensionals

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

Friday, August 25, 2023

THIS or THAT?

This is the card that I made Nathan for his birthday this week!
 
I used the Misty Moonlight DSP from the
#161641- Neutrals 6x6 (40) DSP= $12.50- pg. 133.
 
Check out both cards below!
I cut the EXACT same pieces for both cards, but laid they out totally different!
Which one do you like better?
THIS- straight dots card?
OR 
THAT- the diagonal stripped card?
I really like both cards!
As Misty Moonlight is one of favorite colors! 
And how can you ever go wrong with Crumb Cake- it is a go to color for me!

It is amazing to me when looking at them that they are both made with the exact same pieces.
I like to be "different"- so the diagonal card layout is just that!  

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Level Complete' (words)
card stock:
  • Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 3 1/4"
  • Crumb Cake- 2 1/2" strip- punch out Decorative Circle Punch
  • Crumb Cake- 1/2 x 2 3/4"- flag ends with Banners Pick A Punch
  • Basic White- 2" strip- punch out with 1 3/4" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Neutrals DSP- Misty Moonlight
  • 3 x 4"
  • 2" strip- die cut stars
ink:  Misty Moonlight
other: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Beautiful Balloons Dies; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Boho Blue); Silver Threaded Twine; Decorative Circle Punch; Banners Pick A Punch (to flag end of words); dimensionals; glue dots
On Line Exclusive item: 1 3/4" Circle Punch
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Star birthday card

This is a fun star birthday card!!!
I made it for our son-in-law Steve's birthday (that is next week).
 
I used the Misty Moonlight DSP from the
#161641- Neutrals 6x6 (40) DSP= $12.50- pg. 133.
Notice how I die cut the stars out of the DSP using the
#161456- Beautiful Balloons Dies= $34.00- pg. 155.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Level Complete' (words)
card stock:
  • Misty Moonlight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 3 1/4"
  • Crumb Cake- 2 1/2" strip- punch out Decorative Circle Punch
  • Crumb Cake- 1/2 x 2 3/4"- flag ends with Banners Pick A Punch
  • Basic White- 2" strip- punch out with 1 3/4" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Neutrals DSP- Misty Moonlight
  • 3 x 4"
  • 2" strip- die cut stars
ink:  Misty Moonlight
other: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Beautiful Balloons Dies; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Boho Blue); Silver Threaded Twine; Decorative Circle Punch; Banners Pick A Punch (to flag end of words); dimensionals; glue dots
On Line Exclusive item: 1 3/4" Circle Punch
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Bird's Eye View

WOO HOO!
Today is our first day of school for this 2023-2024 year.
With the heat, school will be releasing at noon today.
I can't wait for the kids to get here so I can hear all about their first day of school!
 
I just couldn't resist making this card using the adorable bird from the
#161436- Bird's Eye View= $20.00- pg. 48.
 
And check out the DSP that I made the words with!
#161640- Delightfully Eclectic 12x12 DSP (48 sheets)= $30.00- pg. 129.
I just used my scissors & cute out the alphabet blocks from the DSP.
Notice this ribbon?
It is a sneak peek from the upcoming Holiday Catalog 
& it will be available to purchase on 9/6/23.
It is from the Copper & Natural Ribbon Combo Pack.
It is wide, so I cut it in half & frayed it for today's card.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Bird's Eye View'
card stock:
  • Pretty Peacock- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut tag
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  
  • Delightfully Eclectic DSP- cut out alphabet letters with scissors
  • Neutrals DSP (Crumb Cake)- 3 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Write Marker- Basic Black (to write words onto the books)
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Pecan Pie; Light Crumb Cake; Light Daffodil Delight; Light Pretty Peacock; Light Basic Black
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Tailor Made Tag Dies; Paper Snips; dimensionals; Natural Ribbon- available 9/6/23 in the upcoming Holiday Catalog
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Everyday Thanks

Check out this CUTE get well card!!
 
I used the
#161528- Everyday Thanks= $23.00- pg. 60.
AND I also used a couple of NEW Holiday Catalog Sneak Peeks 
that will be available to purchase on 9/6/23!
*Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs (Red)
*So Sincere stamp set
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:
  • 'Everyday Thanks' (bandaids)
  • 'So Sincere' (words)- available 9/6/23
card stock:
  •  Real Red-  4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Real Red-  1/2 x 4 1/4"
  • Real Red- 1 1/2" strip- punch out scalloped Oval
  • Crumb Cake- 3 1/2 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card
  • Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out Oval
    Basic White-
    4 x 5 1/4" for inside of card
designer paper:  Regals 6x6 Assorted DSP pack
  • 1 x 3 3/4"
ink:  Crumb Cake
Stampin' Blend:  Dark Real Red
other:  Double Oval Punch; Real Red (& Burlap Ribbon) Combo Pack ; dimensionals; glue dots; Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Discs (Red)- available 9/6/23
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, August 21, 2023

Construction Zone

Here is a fun card for a guy of any age- young or old!
I used the cute new stamp set-
#161582- Construction Zone= $23.00- pg. 81.

 Did you notice the SNEAK PEEK?
Check out the COOL NEW Deckled Circle Dies 
that I cut the truck out of.
These NEW Deckled Circle Dies are in the upcoming Holiday Catalog
& available to purchase on 9/6/23!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Construction Zone'
card stock:
  • Boho Blue- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic Gray- 1/2 x 5 1/2"
  • Basic Gray- 3" strip- die cut Deckled Circle
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp truck & die cut with Deckled Circle
  • Basic White- 5/8 x 2 3/4"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  2023-2025 In Color- Boho Blue
  • 2 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Basic Gray
Stampin' Blends:  Light Boho Blue; Light Basic Black; Light Smoky Slate
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Deckled Circle Dies- available to purchase on 9/6/23; Classic Matte Dots (white); dimensionals

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

Sunday, August 20, 2023

Countryside Inn DSP Zig Zag card

Here is another zig zag card layout!
I think that it is a neat quilt like pattern!
 
I used the
#161467- Countryside Inn DSP= $12.50- pg. 129.
 
 How did I do it?
I cut 5 strips that are 1 x 2 1/2" each.
I folded each corner inward, alternating each corner
to make this zig zag fold.
I attached them onto a pieces of cards stock that measures 2 1/2 x 5 1/4".
Check out these words!
They are a sneak peek from a NEW Holiday Catalog stamp set-
#162283- So Sincere= $24.00.
This is an awesome stamp set of different words 
that you'll want to be sure you add to your wish list!
This stamp set will be available to purchase on 9/6/23!

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'So Sincere'- available 9/6/23!
card stock:
  • Night of Navy- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Night of Navy- 2 3/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Night of Navy 1/4 x 2 1/2"
  • Boho Blue- 2 1/2 x 5 1/4"
  • Boho Blue- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Double Oval Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Countryside Inn DSP
  • 1 x 2 1/2" (x5)
  • 1 1/8 x 5 1/4"
ink: Night of Navy
other: Adhesive Backed Sequins Trio (White); dimenionals; Double Oval Punch
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Simple Saturday!!

It is SIMPLE Saturday!
Check out today's card.
Don't you like this fun birthday card?
It looks like a quilt pattern to me!
 
This is a zig zag card using the 
#161449- Bright & Beautiful 6x6 DSP= $12.50- pg. 129.

How did I do it?
I cut 5 strips that are 1 x 2 1/2" each.
I folded each corner inward, alternating each corner
to make this zig zag fold.
I attached them onto a pieces of cards stock that measures 2 1/2 x 5 1/4".
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Go To Greetings'
card stock:
  • Fresh Freesia- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Fresh Freesia- 2 1/2 x 5 1/4"
  • Bubble Bath- 2 3/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside of card
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Bright & Beautiful DSP- 1 x 2 1/2" (x5)
ink:  Fresh Freesia
other: Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins
 
I hope you have a SPECTACULAR Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, August 18, 2023

Supremely Awesome


Isn't this a fun card!
As who doesn't love pepperoni pizza! 
 
I used the 
#161560- Supremely Awesome stamp set= $26.00 pg. 80.
This is my favorite fold!
It is a z fold card 
& looks like this when standing up!
Check out the vertical words!
They are a sneak peek from a NEW Holiday Catalog stamp set-
#162283- So Sincere= $24.00.
This stamp set will be available to purchase on 9/6/23!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:
  • 'Supremely Awesome'
  • 'So Sincere'- available 9/6/23 in the upcoming Holiday Catalog
card stock:
  • Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"- z fold for card base
  • Real Red- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Real Red- 3/8 x 2 3/4"
  • Basic Black- 3 x 4"
  • Basic White- 2 3/3 x 3 3/4"- stamp chef onto & color with Blends
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp pizza, fussy cut out with scissors & pop up with dimensionals
    Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Delightfully Eclectic DSP- 2 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Gray Granite, Light Daffodil Delight, Light Real Red, Light Cherry Cobbler, Light Copper Clay, Medium Natural Tone Blend
other:  Paper Snips; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE