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Monday, January 15, 2024

Doggone Friendly

I love animals & think that this dog stamp is soooo cute!
This stamp set has endless possibilities! 

This is a clean & simple card.
I made this sympathy card for a friend that lost their wonderful family dog.
 
I used the 
#162729- Doggone Friendly stamp set= $20.00- Spring Mini pg. 46.
Check out the words.
I used the 
#162927- Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder/Dies= $38.00
Spring Mini- pg. 18.
 
How did I do it?
*I die cut/embossed the words out of Basic White CS.
*I then used my Light Copper Clay Stampin' Blend & went over the
raised/embossed letters.
 
The die cut heart is from the
#162569- Adorning Hearts Hybrid Dies= $39.00-
Spring Mini- pg. 18. 
 
Here are the measurements & supplies:
stamp set:  'Doggone Friends'
card stock:
  • Early Espresso-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Copper Clay- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- stamp dogs onto
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Basic White- 1 1/4" strip- die cut words
  • Real Red- 2" strip- die cut heart
ink:  Early Espresso
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Copper Clay
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Adorning Hearts Hybrid Dies; Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder/Dies; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, January 14, 2024

A fun fold latch card

 Isn't this flowery DSP just gorgeous!
Check out today's card.
It is a fun fold latch card.

I used some NEW Sale-a-bration products.
#162974-Sunny Days DSP= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order.
#162980- Pool Party Crinkled Ribbon= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order.
#162979- Opaque Faceted Gems= FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order.
 
I also used these awesome NEW dies- 
#162821- Thoughtful Expressions Dies= $37.00 Spring Mini pg. 73 
This is what the card looks like when it is standing up!
Notice how the right side slides in underneath the edge of the 
popped up words to hold the card shut!
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Perennial Postage' (words)
card stock:
  • Pool Party- 5 1/2 x 11"- score at 1 11/16"; 3 3/8"; 7 5/8" & 9 5/16" & fold for card base
  • Poppy Parade- 2" strip- die cut
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper: Sunny Days DSP- (SAB choice)
  • 4 x 5 1/4"
  • 1 7/8 x 5 1/4"
ink:  Basic Black
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Thoughtful Expressions Dies; Pool Party 5/8" Crinkled Ribbon (SAB choice); Opaque Faceted Gems (SAB choice); dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder/Die

It is SIMPLE Saturday!!
Check out today's FUN card.
I love the way it turned out.
 
I used the cool NEW
#162927- Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder/Die= $38.00
Spring Mini pg. 18.
 
 
This embossing folder can die cut & emboss at the same time too!
WOW!
 
 #162936- Stampin' Brayer= $16.00 Spring Mini pg. 18 
 Just look at these words!
You can use any color of ink & card stock to make them any color you want!
 
How did I do it?
*I rolled the Brayer into my Real Red ink pad.
*Roll ink directly onto the inside (top) of the embossing folder.
*Put the dies over the word images.
*Add 6x6" piece of Basic White card stock.
(Run thru Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine.
#16976- Most Adored DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 order
Sale-a-bration Mini- pg. 9
 
So what do you think?
 
Here are the measurements & supplies.
 
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Real Red- 3 1/2 x 4 1/2"
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Basic White- 2" strip- die cut words
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper: Most Adored DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 order
  • 3 x 3"- diagonally cut
ink: Real Red
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Thoughtful Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder/Dies;  Stampin' Brayer; dimensionals
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy stamping!
hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, January 12, 2024

Ice Cream Swirl Bundle

Those of you that know me- know that I love ice cream!
We eat alot of ice cream at our house.

Check out this yummy ice cream cone card.
The words Yum Yum are just perfect.
 
I used the 
#162771- Ice Cream Swirl Bundle= $53.00 Spring Mini pg. 37
#162546- Bee Mine DSP= $12.50 Spring Mini pg. 9
#162557- Adhesive Backed Hearts & Flowers= $8.00 Spring Mini pg. 9
#162558- Sweet Sorbet Ribbon= $8.00 Spring Mini pg. 9
This is a fun fold card & stands up like this!
It is a missing middle card layout.
It looks like this when it is opened up.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Ice Cream Swirl'
card stock:
  • Sweet Sorbet-  4 1/4 x 7 1/4"- score at 5 1/2"
  • Sweet Sorbet- 1 3/4 x 4 1/4"
  • Sweet Sorbet- 2 3/4 x 5"
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 4 3/4"- emboss
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
  • Petal Pink- 3 1/4"strip- die cut ice cream cone
  • Peacan Pie- 3 1/4" strip- die cut cone
designer paper:  Bee Mine DSP- 
  • 1 1/2 x 3"
  • 1 1/2 x 3"
ink:  Petal Pink; Sweet Sorbet; Pecan Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder; Ice Cream Swirl; Sweet Sorbet 1/4" Ribbon; Adhesive Backed Hearts & Flowers; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Most Adored Valentine cards

Check out these fun Stack, Cut & Shuffle cards!!
Aren't they pretty!

Which do you like better?
THIS- left one- Red, White & Gold
OR
THAT- right one- Red & Flirty Flamingo


I used the NEW
#162547- Bee My Valentines stamp set (words)= $21.00 Spring Mini pg. 10
#162976- Most Adored Specialty DSP= FREE Sale-a-bration choice 
with $50 product order
All 3 of these cards are made exactly the same- 
just different sides of the DSP 
OR
with or without the card stock strip!
COOL HUH!
 
How did I do this Stack, Cut & Shuffle?
*Notice the pattern above on how I cut the DSP.
*I cut 3 different pieces of DSP that measured 3 3/4 x 5"- all at ONE TIME!
*diagonally cut them all together at ONE TIME!
*cut diagonally from approx. 1" to 2" on one end.
*turn the stack of DSP to the other & repeat this.

Check out how I used the Dark Real Red Stampin' Blend
& colored the 
#159555- Gold & Vanilla Satin Edged Ribbon= $8.00 Annual Catalog pg. 144.
I LOVE this Gold Foil DSP!
Notice the small hearts?  
They were punched out using the
#162553- Bee Builder Punch= $22.00 Spring Mini- pg. 10.

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Bee My Valentine'- words
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Real Red- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Real Red- 1/4 x 4 1/4" strips (x3)
  • Real Red- 2 1/2" strip- punch out Decorative Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp words & punch out with 2" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Most Adored Specialty DSP
  • 3 3/4 x 5"- diagonally cut 3 stacked pieces & then shuffle
ink:  Real Red
Stampin' Blends: Dark Real Red
other:  Gold & Vanilla Satin Edged Ribbon; Bee Builder Punch (small hearts); Decorative Circle Punch; dimensionals; glue dots
OnLine product: #133782- 2" Circle Punch= $22.00
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Paper Butterfly Accents

WOW!
Check out this simple, yet gorgeous card showcasing the 
#162612- Paper Butterfly Accents (40)= $8.00 Spring Mini- pg. 23
#162593- Perennial Lavender DSP= $12.50 Spring Mini- pg. 23
#162611- Purple Fine Shimmer Gems= $8.00 Spring Mini- pg. 23
 
I LOVE these Paper Butterflies!
There are 40 of them in 5 different sizes.
All you do is punch them out & adhere them to your card.
You could color them too with a Blending Brush, Sponge Dauber, Stampin' Blends, etc. 
 #162612- Paper Butterfly Accents (40)= $8.00 Spring Mini- pg. 23
Notice how I scored some lines in my strip of DSP to add some more dimension.
I used my Simply Scored Scoring Tool to make these.
And I love how the gems sparkle & dress up butterfly & the card.
 
I die cut the banner using the
#161597- Nested Essential Dies= $34.00 Annual Catalog- pg. 26 
I LOVE the stitching around this banner.
 
I also used the OnLine product
 #161598- Basics 3D Embossing Folders- package of 3 different images- 
Choose from crosshatch (flowers & dots)= $30.00

 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  #162932- 'Cake Fancy' (words)= $20.00 Spring Mini pg. 30
card stock:
  • Gorgeous Grape- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base & emboss the front
  • Lavender Lace- 3 1/4" strip- die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Perennial Lavender DSP- 
  • 1 1/2 x 5 1/2"
  • 1/2 x 5 1/2"- made score lines in this using my Simply Scored Scoring Tool
ink:  Gorgeous Grape
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Nested Essential Dies; Paper Butterfly Accents; Purple Fine Shimmer Gems; Natural 1/4" Wavy Trim; dimensionals; glue dots
OnLine Product:  Basic 3D Embossing Folder (crosshatch)
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Cutest Cow Bundle

Holy cow!! 
You all know that I love black & white cards.  
 
Check out this FUN card using the NEW
#162897- Cutest Cows Bundle= $41.25- Spring Mini- pg. 53.
This cow was punch out with the Cutest Cows Builder PUNCH!
This is what it looks like when opened up!
Isn't it cool how I used the 
#162888- Heartfelt Hexagon Punch= $22.00- Spring Mini pg. 12
 to make a 'window' in the front of the card!
I also used the awesome black & white DSP from the
#162695-  Rock & Roll DSP= $12.50- Spring Mini pg. 55.
 
NOTE:  The head of the cow wobbles!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  Cutest Cows
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2- for card base
  • Basic Black- 5 1/4 x 8"- score at 4" & fold in half.  Slide Heartfelt Hexagon Punch into lower right card front & punch out.  Then adhere this to the Thick Basic White card base.
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp cow onto & punch out
  • Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Rock & Roll DSP- 2 1/8" strips- punch out with Heartfelt Hexagon Punch
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Petal Pink; Light Basic Black
other:  Heartfelt Hexagon Punch; Cutest Cows Builder Punch; Black & White Gingham Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, January 8, 2024

Softly Sophisticated Twisted Ribbon card

WOW- check out this pretty card!
What do you think?
I did a fun twisted ribbon technique with the dsp.
I love the way it turned out! 

AND
I used some NEW Sale-a-bration products-
#162947- Softly Sophisticated Bundle (stamp set & embossing folder)=
FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $100 product- SAB Mini pg. 14
#162979- Opaque Faceted Gems= 
FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product- SAB Mini- pg. 9
#162980- Pool Party 5/8" Crinkled Ribbon=
FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product- SAB Mini pg. 6
#162974- Sunny Days DSP=
FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product- SAB Mini pg. 5

The dotted edge Circle Die are from the 
#162864- Everyday Details Dies= $34.00 Spring Mini- pg.28
and I also used the 
#162607- Perennial Postage Dies= $33.00 Spring Mini- pg. 25
This is how I did it.
*2 x 5" Basic White CS- sore at 1", 2", 3" & 4"
use these score marks to diagonally lay out
*adhere the DSP strips as shown.
So what do you think?
 I hope you like it as much as I do.

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Softly Sophisticated' (flowers/leaves/words)- Sale-a-bration FREE with $50 product order
card stock:
  • Pool Party- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Pool Party- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder
  • Shaded Spruce- 2 1/4 x 5 1/4"
  • Shaded Spruce- 2 3/4" strip- punch out 2 3/8" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 2 x 5"- score at 2, 4 & 6"
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- die cut dotted circle & stamp flowers/leaves onto it
  • Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- stamp words & die cut
  • Basic White-  4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Sunny Days DSP- Sale-a-bration choice- FREE with $50 product order
  • 1/2 x 3 strips (x6 of 2 different patterns)
inks:  Pool Party & Shaded Spruce
other:  Stampin' Cut & Embossing Machine; Perennial Postage Dies; Everyday Details Dies; Opaque Faceted Gems- SAB choice; Pool Party 5/8" Pool Party Crinkled Ribbon- SAB choice; Simply Scored Tool; 2 3/8" Circle Punch; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, January 7, 2024

Flight & Airy Sale-a-bration DSP

Awhh.........check out this Springy bird card.  
I think it is bright & cheery!
I just love this DSP!
And honestly I am not a huge bird lover,
but I think the images & colors in this DSP are just awesome!
 
I used some NEW products when creating this card! 
#162977- Flight & Airy 12x12 DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
#162947- Softly Sophisticated stamp set- FREE Sale-a-bration choice 
with a $100 product order
(PLUS this comes as a bundle & includes the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder)
#162607- Perennial Postage Dies= 33.00 pg. 25 Spring Mini
I also used this OnLine product-
#162149- Silver & White Sheer Ribbon= $9.00
Here are some of the bird cards I made.
WOW- look at this........
 #162977- Flight & Airy 12x12 DSP- FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product order
Notice the ribbon?
I colored it with my Light Misty Moonlight Stampin' Blend.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Softly Sophisicated' - Sale-a-bration choice (comes as a bundle with an embossing folder-) FREE with $100 product order.
card stock:
  • Soft Seafoam- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base
  • Boho Blue- 4 1/4" strip- die cut Perennial Postage Die
  • Soft Seafoam- 2 3/4 x 4"
  • Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- stamp words & die cut with Perennial Postage Dies
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Flight & Airy DSP- Sale-a-bration choice- FREE with $50 product order
  • 1 x 3 3/4"
  • 2 1/2 x 3 3/4"
Stampin' Blends:  Light Misty Moonlight to color the ribbon
ink:  Boho Blue
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Perennial Postage Dies; dimensionals; glue dots
OnLine Exclusive:  White/Silver Sheer Ribbon
 
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, January 6, 2024

Perennial Postage

I am LOVIN' this suite! 
Check out this simple, yet elegant card.

I used these products found on pg 23 in the NEW Spring Mini Catalog.
#162608- Perennial Postage Bundle= $51.25
#162593- Perennial Lavender DSP= $12.50
#162611- Purple Fine Shimmer Gems= $8.00
 
I also used these OnLine products-
#162149- Silver & White Sheer Ribbon= $9.00
 #161598- Basics 3D Embossing Folders- package of 3 different images- 
Choose from crosshatch (flowers & dots)= $30.00
Check out how I used my Dark Highland Heather Stampin' Blend
to color the ribbon!

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Perennial Postage' (words)
card stock:
  • Thick Basic White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with Crosshatch 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 5 1/4" strip- die cut large postage image
  • Basic White- 2 1/4" strip- die cut small postage image & stamp words onto it
  • Gorgeous Grape- 3 x 4 1/4"
  • Gorgeous Grape- 3/4 x 5"
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Perennial Lavender DSP- 2 3/4 x 4"
ink:  Gorgeous Grape
Stampin' Blend:  Dark Highland Heather
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Perennial Postage Dies; Purple Fine Shimmer Gems; Silver/White 1/2" Sheer Ribbon; dimensionals; glue dots
OnLine Products:  #161598- Basics 3D Embossing Folders- pkg of 3 different images-
choose Crosshatch (Flowers or Dots)= $30.00
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, January 5, 2024

Perennial Lavender Suite!

Oh my Gosh.......
Yesterday (1/4/24) the NEW January-April Spring Mini Catalog began!
 
Which of the 2 cards above do you like better?
THIS- LEFT?
OR
THAT- RIGHT?
 Wow- I used some of the NEW products from the Perennial Lavender Suite
when creating these 2 cards.
Get it all with one item number you can get all of the items shown
in the photo above- #162613= $126.50- Spring Mini pg. 23
Or you can order the items individually too.
#162597- Painted Lavender Bundle= $52.00
#162608- Perennial Postage Bundle= $51.25
#162593- Perennial Lavender DSP= $12.50
#162611- Purple Fine Shimmer Gems= $8.00
#162612- Paper Butterfly Accents= $8.00 
Check out the flower & the butterflies.
I added Wink of Stella over the top of the inked images
and this also added in some lighter purple onto the white areas.
It is so pretty in person!
I hope you like this card I made with the 
Perennial Lavender Suite as much as I do!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp sets:  'Painted Lavender' (images) & 'Perennial Postage' (words)
card stock:
  • Gorgeous Grape- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Gorgeous Grape- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Gorgeous Grape- 2 3/4" strip- die cut stemmed flowers
  • Highland Heather- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss with crosshatch Basics 3D Embossing Folder
  • Highland Heather- 3 x 3"
  • Basic White- 2" strip- die cut 4 postage dies
  • Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp butterflies & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Perennial Lavender DSP- 2 x 5"
ink:  Gorgeous Grape
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Painted Lavender Dies; Perennial Postage Dies; Purple Fine Shimmer Gems; Silver Threaded Twine (tie bow with 2 threads of this); dimensionals; glue dots
OnLine Products:  #161598- Basics 3D Embossing Folders- package of 3 different images- Choose from crosshatch (flowers & dots)= $30.00

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

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Rocker card with Bee My Valentine Bundle

Check out this FUN rocker card!
I designed this card for a team retreat I hosted the first part of November!
I think it is SOOO CUTE- don't you?
 
WOO HOO!
These NEW products will be available to order TOMORROW- 1/4/24!
#162554- Bee My Valentine Bundle= $38.50 (stamp set & punch) Spring Mini pg. 9
#162546- Bee Mine DSP= $12.50 Spring Mini pg. 9
#162558- Sweet Sorbet Ribbon= $8.00 Spring Mini pg. 9
I just LOVE it when Stampin' Up! has stamp sets & punches that coordinate!
And this Bee Builder punch is awesome with multiple uses out of the images!
This is what the card looks like when it is opened up!!
Notice how I used a 1/2 of a circle on the inside to stamp my sentiment onto.
I JUST LOVE these circle dies.
They are from the
#162286- Deckled Circle Dies- HC pg. 63- carrying over to OnLine Exclusive Store 

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Bee My Valentine'
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2" strip- die cut Deckled Circle (5 1/4") & fold in half for card base
  • Basic Black- 3 1/2" strip- die cut Deckled Circle (3 1/4")
  • Basic White-  5 1/4" strip- die cut Deckled Circle (5") & fold in half, adhere over card base Basic Black circle
  • Basic White- 5 1/4" strip- die cut Deckled Circle (5")- cut in half & add to into of card & add greeting on this
  • Basic White- 3/4" strip- stamp bee antenna's & punch out
  • Daffodil Delight-  1 1/2" strip- stamp bee onto & punch out
  • Petal Pink-  1 1/2" strip stamp heart onto & punch out
  • Vellum-  1 1/2" strip- punch out heart
  • Sweet Sorbet- 2" strip- die cut Deckled Circle (1 3/4") & stamp words onto
  • Sweet Sorbet- 3/4" strip- punch out small hearts
designer paper:  Bee Mine DSP- 3" strip- die cut Deckled Circle (2 3/4")
ink:  Memento & Petal Pink
Stampin' Blends:  Sweet Sorbet (to add cheeks onto bee)
other: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Deckled Circle Dies- carry over from Holiday Catalog to OnLine Exclusive; Bee Builder Punch; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella
 
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE