New In Colors!

Here's a quick peek at the new In Colors premiering June 3rd!  Cinnamon Cider, Bumblebee, Just Jade, Magenta Madness, and Misty Moonlight.  Which is your favorite? 

Honey Bee Card

I love the great contrast between the Gold Foil and Basic Black on this cute bumblebee card.  These products are retiring June 2nd, so be sure to order yours today before they are gone forever!  Watch the video and please give it a "like" and share it with your friends.  Shop at SmilesAcrossTheMiles.stampinup.net and use the Host Code JAAZ3W7V shown on the right.

Supplies:
Honey Bee Stamp Set #151527, Detailed Bee Dies #151527 (Bundled together 10% off #153792), Stamparatus #147276, Wink of Stella #141897, Dimensionals #104430, Mini Dimensionals #144108, Paper: Basic Black #121045, Whisper White #100730, Very Vanilla #101650, Gold Foil #132622, Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black #132708, Crushed Curry #147087, Dark Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Marker #147944, Mini Glue Dots #103683

Peaceful Poppies DSP

The gorgeous Peaceful Poppies DSP is retiring on June 2nd!  Be sure to stock up on it today before it's gone forever!  Here's a lovely card I made using the bold and cheery DSP.  Please watch the video and give it a "like" and share it with your friends!  Shop at SmilesAcrossTheMiles.stampinup.net and use the Host Code JAAZ3W7V shown on the right.

Supplies:
Dressed To Impress Stamp Set #151666, Thanks For The Laughs Stamp Set #151670, Stitched So Sweetly Dies #151690, Paper: Poppy Parade #119793, Basic Black #121045, Whisper White #100730, Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper #151324, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink #132708, Dimensionals #104430, Tear & Tape #138995, 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon #147897, Clear Faceted Gems #144142

Parisian Blossoms Thank You

This is an elegant way to say "Thank You" with a card.  I just love this Parisian Blossoms Designer Series Paper and gorgeous ribbon that is about to retire!  If you don't have it yet, be sure to order soon before it is gone for good!

The Blended Seasons stamp set #149016 is also retiring this month.  It has such wonderful sentiments and leaves, I hate to say goodbye.  😢

Products Used: Pool Party & Petal Pink Cardstock, Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper #151192. Stamps: Blended Seasons #149016, Free As A Bird #149468, Ornate Thanks #149471. Other: Petal Pink 1/4" Metallic Ribbon 151194, Dimensionals #104430, Smoky Slate & Petal Pink ink.

Best Dressed Mother's Day Card

I couldn't decide which card to give my mom this year, so I finally decided to send her both this fun gate fold card and the Parisian Blossoms card posted previously.  One is sweetly elegant and the other is bold and bright.  Both of them will brighten up her home!

Which color belly band do you like best, Mossy Meadow or Blackberry Bliss?

Products used: Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White Cardstock, Best Dressed Designer Series Paper #151319. Stamps: Dressed To Impress #151666. Other: Mossy Meadow ink, Stitched So Sweetly Dies #151690, Light & Dark Blackberry Bliss Stampin' Blends Markers, Light Mossy Meadow Marker.

Annual Catalog Launch Party 2020

I have decided that my Annual Catalog Launch Party will not be a live event this year.  There are still too many unknowns with COVID-19, so out of an abundance of caution, my event will be offered online!  I am still working out the details as to exactly what I am going to offer and how, but more details will be coming soon.  Be sure to visit my newly launched Facebook Group, Sending Smiles Across The Miles with Susan Byington, for more interaction and information.  CLICK HERE to go directly to my Facebook group and request to join.

Parisian Blossoms Mother's Day Card

In honor of all the wonderful mothers out there, Happy Mother's Day!  Here is a quick video showing you how I made one of my Mother's Day cards this year.  It may be too late to make it for this year, but if you make sure you have all the supplies (the DSP is retiring), you can make it for next year or alter the sentiments for any other occasion.

I apologize, I refer to the DSP as Parisian Blooms during the video.  It's correct name is Parisian Blossoms.

Supplies used: Pool Party, Petal Pink, and Whisper White Cardstock, Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper #151192. Stamps: Floral Essence #149450, Free As A Bird #149468, Dressed To Impress #151666. Other: Petal Pink 1/4" Metallic Ribbon #151194, Heart Punch Pack #151292, Dimensionals #104430, 1/8" Hole Punch

This stunning card was made using Blackberry Bliss cardstock and Gold Foil paper.  The dies are part of the new Ornate Garden Suite that can be purchased now as an early release product.  Order your products now because there's a good chance they will go into backorder status soon after the release of the 2020-2021 Annual Catalog.  To get the complete suite of products for $136.75 use item #154153.

CLICK HERE to see a video I made for you so you can learn to make one for yourself.

Supplies:
So Sentimantal Stamp Set #151691
Blackberry Bliss Cardstock #133675
Very Vanilla Cardstock #101650
Gold Foil Paper #132622
Blackberry Bliss Ink #147082
Mint Macaron 1/4" Textile Ribbon #149480
Ornate Floral 3D Embossing Folder #152725
Dimensionals #104430
Liquid Tombow Adhesive #110755

Video - Elegant Ornate Garden Card in Old Olive

Here is the link to my YouTube video showing the steps in making the beautiful Ornate Garden Card.  Please give the video a 👍 and subscribe and hit the bell to be notified of future videos.  I'd love to hear your comments.  Keep in mind I'm still in the learning stage of making videos and I watch each one with a critical eye to see what needs to be improved the next time.  Soon they will be polished and smooth!

Did you notice the change I made in the card that is different from the photo in my previous post?

Click HERE to watch the video.