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Saturday, March 30, 2024

Thoughtful Wishes Sneak Peek

 It is Simple Saturday!
Check out this simple card.
Here is a SNEAK PEEK using a NEW bundle called-Thoughtful Wishes.
It is available on 5/1/24 in the NEW 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.

I used something NEW with something OLD!
As there are some products I used that are RETIRING SOON!
#162814- Poetic Expressions DSP
#161620- 2023-2025 In Color Dots
#16135- 3/8" Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack- Bubble Bath
#159174- Decorative Circle Punch 
 Notice how I added some little dots onto the card front for some added texture.
AND I also added some dots around the edges of the 
Decorative Circle Punched out words too!
I used the Moody Mauve Stampin' Write Marker to make these dots!
I love the simplicity of the white die cut flowers!
Here are the measurements & supplies-
stamp set:   'Thoughtful Wishes' (words)- available 5/1/24
card stock:
  • Moody Mauve- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Basic White- 2 3/4" strip- stamp words & punch out with Decorative Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 4" strip- die cut stemmed flowers
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Poetic Expressions DSP- RETIRING SOON!
  • 2 x 5 1/2"
  • 1/2 x 4 1/4"
  • 1 x 4 1/4"
ink:  Moody Mauve
Stampin' Write Marker:  2023-2025 In Color Markers (Moody Mauve)
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Thoughtful Wishes Dies- available 5/1/24!; Decorative Circle Punch- RETIRING SOON!; 2023-2025 In Color Dots- RETIRING SOON!; 3/8" Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack (Bubble Bath)- RETIRING SOON!; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, March 29, 2024

Simply Zinnia stemmed flower


Check out this stemmed flower Zinnia!
I quickly made this card last night with some left over pieces on my table.
I love how the stem of the Zinnia in the DSP lined up perfectly
for me to add a die cut Zinnia & some leaves to it!

I also used the coordinating  
#163480- Simply Zinnia's Bundle= $52.00
AND the
#163469- Flowering Zinnia's DSP= $12.50. 
NOTE:  These products are not shown in any catalog publication.
Anyone can order these- online or at classes!
Don't hesitate to ask me any questions about this!

HERE is a SNEAK PEEK-
Check out the words & die cut.
They are a sneak peek from the upcoming 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.
They are from the Unbounded Love Bundle!
I can't wait for you to see this bundle that has lots of great words
& some awesome label/tag dies in it! 
These bright Spring colors just make me happy!
They bring a smile to my face.
I love them!
And I hope you do too!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Unbounded Love' (words)- NEW available 5/1/24
card stock:
  • Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Old Olive- 2" strip- die cut 2 leaves
  • Melon Mambo- 2 1/2" strip- die cut 2 flowers
  • Pumpkin Pie- 2 1/2" strip- die cut 1 flower
  • Pumpkin Pie- 1 1/4" strip- die cut center of flower
  • Daffodil Delight- 1 1/4" strip- die cut small center flower ring
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 1 1/4"
  • Basic White- 1" strip- stamp words & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for insid of card
designer paper:  Flowering Zinnia's DSP-
  • 1 3/4 x 4 1/4"- flowers
  • 3 x 4"- striped 
ink:  Old Olive
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Simply Zinnia Dies; Unbounded Love Dies- NEW available 5/1/24; 2023-2025 In Color Dots- RETIRING SOON!; Parakeet Party 1/8" Metallic Woven Ribbon- RETIRING SOON!; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Magnolia Mood

 WOW!
Check out the pretty monochromatic card!
It is clean, simple & very elegant!
 
I die cut this pretty Magnolia flower using the 
Notice how I stamped & die cut the rectangle octagon. 
I used the 
#161472- Countryside Corners Bundle= $45.75 AC pg. 63. 
NOTE:  The Countryside Corners stamp set is RETIRING SOON
and the Countryside Corners Dies will still be available!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  
  • 'Garden Meadow' (words)- OnLine Exclusive
  • 'Countryside Corners- lined octagon shape - RETIRING SOON!
card stock:
  • Blackberry Bliss-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Blackberry Bliss- 5" strip- die cut Magnolia
  • Basic White- 3 3/4 x 5"- emboss with Basics 3D Embossing Folder
  • Basic White- 4 3/4"strip- stamp Countryside Corners octagon & die cut
  • Basic White- 4 1/4" strip- die cut octagon & stamp words in the lower right corner, attach Magnolia to this.
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
ink:  Blackberry Bliss
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Countryside Corners Dies; Magnolia Mood Dies; Basics 3D Embossing Folder; dimesionals; glue dots; Silver & White Sheer Ribbon; Iridescent Pearls; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Spotlight On Nature Sneak Peek!

 Oh my.......
here is a pretty sneak peek using some NEW Annual Catalog products.
These products will be available to purchase on 5/1/24. 
You can add them to your wish list!

I used-
*Spotlight On Nature stamp set
*Shy Shamrock card stock
*Shy Shamrock ink pad
*Petunia Pop card stock
*Petunia Pop card stock
*2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems (Petunia Pop) 
When I went to Houston a couple of weeks ago for a
Stampin' Up demonstrator event, I attended an evening class
& made this card there.  
 It is so fun to create using NEW products! 
 
I colored the butterfly purple using 
#151298- Water Painters.
I lightly squeezed my ink pad while shut so that I could get some link onto
the inside of the lid.
I then picked up that ink with the Water Painters & added to the butterfly
so that it was a solid (colored in) image. 

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Spotlight On Nature'
card stock:
  • Shy Shamrock- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Shy Shamrock- 1/2 x 5 1/2"
  • Petunia Pop- 3 1/2 x 5"
  • Petunia Pop- 7/8 x 2 1/4"
  • Basic White- 3 1/4 x 4 3/4"- stamp leaves onto
  • Basic White- 5/8 x 2"- stamp words onto
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp butterfly & fussy cut out with scissors
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
inks:  Shy Shamrock & Petunia Pop
other:  Petunia Pop Ribbon; 2024-2026 In Color Shimmer Gems; dimensionals; glue dots

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

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Sneak Peek Loveliest Tree

Today I'm sharing something NEW with something OLD when creating this card!
NEW:  Loveliest Tree stamp set
OLD (Retiring):   Double Oval Punch & Fresh As A Daisy DSP

Check out this awesome new stamp set called the
Loveliest Tree!
It will be available on 5/1/24 in the NEW Annual Catalog-
so be sure you add it to your wish list.
I colored directly onto the tree stamp using the brush tip end of the 
Stampin' Write Markers- Early Espresso & Garden Green.
Check out my sky background!!
It came from this rectangle piece directly out of the 
Fresh As A Daisy DSP!
And I added these birds by using the Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker to draw them.
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set: 'Loveliest Tree' (words & tree)- available 5/1/24 in NEW Annual Catalog
card stock:
  • Azure Afternoon- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Early Espresso- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Early Espresso- 1/2 x 3 3/4"
  • Early Espresso- 1 1/2" strip- punch out Scalloped Oval Punch
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" 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 DSP- RETIRING!
  • 3 3/4 x 5" of sky/ground print
ink:  Early Espresso
Stampin' Write Markers:  Early Espresso & Garden Green
other:  Double Oval Punch- RETIRING!; dimensionals

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

Monday, March 25, 2024

Easter Bunny card

Awhh........check out this cute little bunny card!!
Isn't he just adorable!!
You all know that I'm a punch girl, so I just love this!
 
I used the
#160272- Easter Bunny stamp set
#160331- Easter Bunny punch
This is how I made the clouds.
I used the #155558- Basic Borders Dies, 
along with a Blending Brush & Balmy Blue ink pad.  
Check out all of the images that these Basic Borders Dies make.
COOL HUH!
MANY of the products I used when creating this card
are on the retiring list.
NOTE that the retiring list is out now & it is WHILE SUPPLIES LAST ONLY!
 Be sure you get everything you want before they are gone forever!
NOTE that you can wait until some of these products are discounted in price beginning
April 9th, 2024.
But these items are WHILE SUPPLIES last only & may be sold out by that time.
So I suggest that you don't wait if you really want something.

Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Easter Bunny'- RETIRING SOON!
card stock:
  • Fresh Freesia- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Bubble Bath- 2 3/4 x 3 3/4"
  • Bubble Bath-1/4 x 3 3/4"
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 3 1/2"- stamp grass onto & make clouds
  • Basic White- 2 1/2" strip- stamp bunny onto & punch out
  • Basic White- 5/8 x 3"- flag ends with the Banners Pick-a-Punch- RETIRING SOON!
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Bright & Beautiful DSP- this is carrying over into the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog. 
  •  1 x 5 1/4"
  • 1 x 5 1/4"
inks:  Memento; Old Olive, Balmy Blue
Stampin' Blends:  Old Olive Light; Bubble Bath Light
other: Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Basic Borders Dies- RETIRING SOON!; Easter Bunny Punch- RETIRING SOON!; Banners Pick A Punch- RETIRING SOON!; Opaque Opals (Bubble Bath)- RETIRING SOON!; 3/8" Sheer Ribbon Combo Pack (Bubble Bath)- RETIRING SOON!; Banners Pick-a-Punch- RETIRING SOON!; dimensionals; glue dots; Blending Brush
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, March 24, 2024

Sending Love Bundle

 
 I know that I love happy mail!
How about you?
Wouldn't this be a great card to send to someone special!
I think this card could be for any occasion.

I used the
#162880- Sending Love Bundle= $54.00 Spring Mini pg. 11.
Did you notice that I die cut my card front using the 
#162607- Perennial Postage Die= $33.00 Spring Mini pg. 25
I just love these dies!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Sending Love'
card stock:
  • Pecan Pie- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Pecan Pie- 4 1/4" strip- die cut posts for mailbox
  • Basic White- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" - adhere DSP & grass & die cut using the largest Perennial Postage Die
  • Basic White- 1 1/2" strip- die cut box for package
  • Smoky Slate- 4 1/4" strip- die cut mailbox
  • Real Red- 3 x 3"- die cut package for mailbox
  • Granny Apple Green- 1 x 4 1/4" strip- die cut grass.  Then adhere to Basic White (along with DSP) & die cut using Perennial Postage Die
  • Silver Foil (from Holographic Specialty Paper)- 2"strip- die cut flag on mailbox
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Regals DSP (Real Red)
  • 1 3/4 x 5 1/4" strip- attach to Basic White & die cut
ink:  Memento
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Sending Love Dies; Perennial Postage Dies; Classic Matte Dots (white); dimensionals
 
I hope you have SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

Saturday, March 23, 2024

A Little Latte gift

Oh......I just love this whole A Little Latte Suite!!!
Years ago I made a similar box/cup with a different coffee stamp set.
So when I got this bundle earlier this month I just couldn't wait to make a mug.
 
Check out this cute little mug shaped box that I made a few weeks ago
for a friend & gave it to her when we were together in Houston.
See how I made a box first.
And then die cut 2 pieces of card stock layered with DSP for 
both sides of the box to make it look like a mug.
I think it turned out so cute!
Notice how I used a half circle of cardstock that was punched out of the
Decorative Circle Punch to put under the mug.
And I punched the hearts out using the Bee Builder punch!
I used the largest die from the Countryside Corners Dies 
for the mug front/back.
And I then used 2 smaller Countryside Corners Dies to make the mug handle.
Here is the pattern on how to make the box. 
*6 3/4 x 5 1/2" piece of card stock
*score on the long side at 2 3/4 & 4"
*score on the short side at 1 1/4 & 4 1/4" 
*snip the box bottom as shown on the pattern above
*use Tear & Tape to hold the box together
I also made a little gift card holder for my friend too. 
I just took an envelope, folded it in half, cut the top flap in half
with scissors & sealed only the left side- 
so that the right side would remain open
& I could slide a gift card down into.
 
You can CLICK HERE to see another envelope gift card
holder that I have posted on my blog.
This A Little Latte Suite isn't in any catalog publications.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements for the mug.
stamp set:  'Latte Love'
card stock:
  • Pecan Pie- 5 1/2 x 6 3/4"- score like shown above in the pattern to make box
  • Pecan Pie-  3 1/2 x 4" (x2)- attach DSP to this & die cut using Countryside Corners Dies, making front & bag of mug
  • Pecan Pie- 2 x 2 1/4" (x2)- die cut handle for mug
  • Pecan Pie- 2 1/2" strip- punch out Decorative Circle punch & cut in half to use 1 under the mug
  • Pecan Pie- 2" strip- die cut small banner using Countryside Corner Dies
  • Petal Pink- 1" strip- punch out 2 small hearts
  • Petal Pink- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words & punch out with larger heart
designer paper:  A Little Latte DSP-
  • Fussy cut the mug out of the DSP using scissors
  • 3 1/2 x 4" (x2)- adhere to Pecan Pie card stock & die cut using the Countryside Corners Dies, making front & back of mug
ink:  Pecan Pie
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Countryside Corners Dies; Decorative Circle Punch- RETIRING SOON; Bee Builder Punch (hearts); Adhesive Backed Swirl Dots - out of stock until approx. 4/15; Natural 3/8" Polka Dot Ribbon- out of stock until approx. 4/22; dimensionals; glue dots; Tear & Tape
 
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, March 22, 2024

Gold Foiled Flowers



Check out these gorgeous flowers!
I used the 
(10 cards & 10 envelopes)- RETIRING SOON!

I cut the card in half & trimmed some off of it so that it would fit on a card front.
So now I have 2 pieces that measure 4 x 5 1/4" that I can attach to colored card stock bases.
I just colored the flowers/leaves with Stampin' Blends.
I added some words & ribbon! 
It is that simple!
Cool huh!
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Darling Details' (words)- Annual Catalog RETIRING SOON
card stock:
  • Blackberry Bliss- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Gold Foiled Cards (envelopes)- cut the card in half & then trimmed to be 4 x 5 1/4"- Spring Mini Catalog RETIRING SOON
  • Very Vanilla- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words & punch out with Double Oval Punch
  • Blackberry Bliss- 1 1/2" strip- punch out scalloped Double Oval Punch
  • Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
ink:  Blackberry Bliss
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Blackberry Bliss; Light & Dark Old Olive
other:  Double Oval Punch- Annual Catalog- RETIRING SOON; Gold & Vanilla Satin Edge Ribbon- Annual Catalog RETIRING SOON; dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Poetic Expressions

 Here is a quick thank you card I just made 
using the vintage looking dsp called
#162814- Poetic Expressions= $12.50 Spring Mini pg. 61.
 POETIC EXPRESSIONS 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
This dsp is very pretty & reminds me of my grandma. 
It has some great linen looking patterns in it.
I also used the 
#162607- Perennial Postage Dies= $33.00 Spring Mini pg. 25
and the 
#160856- Happy Labels stamp set= $24.00 Annual Catalog- pg. 50 
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  Happy Labels
card stock:
  • Wild Wheat- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half
  • Wild Wheat- 1 x 4 1/4"
  • Boho Blue- 4 x 5 1/4"
  • Basic White- 1 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & die cut with Perennial Postage dies
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Poetic Expressions DSP
  • 3 3/4 x 3" (top)
  • 3 3/4 x 2" (bottom)
ink:  Boho Blue
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Perennial Postage Dies; 2023-2025 In Color Dots (Wild Wheat); 2023-2025 In Color Jute Trim (Wild Wheat); dimensionals; glue dots
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Last Chance Product LISTS!

 

 The Last Chance "discount prices" start on April 9th, 2024

but the lists are already posted.

Be sure you get everything you want before they are gone.

2023/2024 Annual  Catalog Last Chance List CLICK HERE!!!

January- April 2024  Mini catalog Last Chance List CLICK HERE!!

Please email me or text me so I can help you!

I can also email you in a PDF form if you would like that.

I am here to answer any of your questions or place your order for you!

IF you place your own order please click on this link to order

from my ON LINE STORE & use this host code- YQYDZP9T 

Thank you!!  

Happy Stamping!!  

Hugs- SUSIE

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Happy Spring Sneak Peek

Happy SPRING!!
 
Check out this NEW circle die!
It will be in the NEW 2024-2025 Annual Catalog that begins on 5/1/24!
I just LOVE these NEW circle dies!
These NEW dies are the Spotlight on Nature Dies & are a must to have!!
So be sure to add them to your wish list!
 
WOW.....last week the weather was warm & this week it is cooler.....
but I am excited that Spring is here!
I love the warmer temps, singing of the birds, green grass,
flowers popping up & the buds on the trees opening up.
 
For today's cards I used the
You can order any on line exclusives at my classes too!
It is an Online Exclusive product because it isn't shown in any catalog publications. 
 
Oh my........I so LOVE this DSP!
This Flowering Zinnia's DSP is just gorgeous!
 
 I also used the coordinating  
#163480- Simply Zinnia's Bundle= $52.00
AND the
#163337- Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder= $11.00
 #163484- Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins= $7.50- out of stock until around 4/29/24
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
stamp set:  'Excellent Eggs' (words)
card stock:
  • Berry Burst- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
  • Berry Burst- 2 1/2" strip- die cut starburst circle
  • Berry Burst- 3/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Basic White- 2" strip- stamp words & punch out with 1 3/4" Circle Punch
  • Basic White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Flowering Zinnia's
  • 3 x 4"- emboss with Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder
  • 3 x 3"- flowers
ink:  Berry Burst
other:  Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine; Zinnia's 3D Embossing Folder; Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins - out of stock until 4/29/24; Lemon Lime Twist Ribbon (Ribbon Duo Combo Pack); 1 3/4" Circle Punch; dimensionals; glue dots
available on 5/1/24:  Spotlight on Nature Dies (starburst circle)
 
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monday, March 18, 2024

Latte Love fun z fold card

Wow- I LOVE this NEW A Little Latte Suite!

Check out this fun z fold card!
This is the card that I made as my swap to take to OnStage in Houston, TX last week.

I used the-
 #163466- A Little Latte Suite Collection= $77.25
includes: Latte Love stamp set & dies; Adhesive Back Dots; Natural Polka Dot Ribbon
 #163461- Latte Love Bundle= $46.75
#163453- A Little Latte 12x12 DSP= $12.50
 #162465- Natural 3/8" Polka Dot Trim= $10.00
 #163464- Adhesive-Backed Swirl Dots= $8.00- out of stock until 4/15
This is what it looks like when standing up!
The card looks like this when it is opened up!
I did fussy cut out the mug, as there isn't a die that coordinates with this.
Isn't it so cute!
This is a totally Susie card. 
 
I punched the hearts out of the  
#162533- Bee Builder Punch= $22.00.
 
Here are the supplies & measurements.
 
stamp set:  'Latte Love'
card stock:
  • Pecan Pie- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/16", 4 1/4" & 5 1/2"- for card base
  • Pecan Pie- 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"- for front layer
  • Pecan Pie- 2 1/2" strip- punch out Decorative Circle Punch & cut in half to put under mug
  • Pecan Pie- 7/8 x 2 5/8"
  • Petal Pink- 1" strip- punch out small hearts from Bee Builder Punch
  • Basic White- 5/8 x 2 3/8"- stamp words onto for card front
  • Basic White- 2 x 4"- for inside of card
designer paper:  Flowering Zinnia's DSP
  • Left side= 1"
  • Center= 3 x 4"
  • Right side= 2"
ink:  Pecan Pie
other:  Decorative Circle Punch; Bee Builder Punch; Latte Adhesive Back Swirls- out of stock until April; Natural Polka Dot Trim; dimensionals; glue dots; Wink of Stella
 
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE