I absolutely love these cards. Of course, my favorite is the one with the circle in the middle. But they're all different and very creative. I'm so glad I found your channel.

@SeniorSusieStamps

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Darlene! I'm glad you're here!!!

What pretty papers julia. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Glad your back. X

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Linda!!

Your Pot Pie Mission sounds so comforting...and when they are delivered with one of these lovely cards... what a blessing!

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

It is hard telling how many pot pies the ladies of our church have delivered. Comfort food for when you get home from the hospital just can't be beat!!

Cute cards Julia. I love the background papers especially the one with the hydrangea sticker.

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them Roxanne! That paper is very pretty!

Been missing you but you sure know how to come back with a bang! Beautiful cards that let beautiful paper do the work ❤

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Mari-Beth! Isn't that paper pretty?!

I think those cards are gorgeous! My favorite one is the purple one 💜!

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Mine too Cheryl! It is such a calming print with that little splash of turquoise.

@cherylmccafferty2547

10 ай бұрын

It's funny how after we make the cards there is always one we really like!

Love them, must get a deckle ruler ! You have convinced me as I do love your inside treatment with the deckle strip

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Hi Sandy - Here is a link to the ruler I used - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09WVHN56G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Your videos are so easy to follow and I enjoy the ease of them. Thank you for sharing your talent❤

@SeniorSusieStamps

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Joy! I'm glad you see how easy these are.

@joybecton2770

9 ай бұрын

@@SeniorSusieStamps I put my iPad down and made one immediately and Shazam…I had a cute card😊

@SeniorSusieStamps

9 ай бұрын

Yay You!!! Aren't these fun little cards to make?!

Dollar tree has those little flowers, look in the nail polish section, that’s where I found mine. They are to put on acrylic nails.

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Bettye!! I will look at mine. I haven't noticed them, even though I do buy polish there. But every store seems to have a bit different inventory. I appreciate you letting me know!!

Simple and yet very beautiful!

@SeniorSusieStamps

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@ruthcook525

3 ай бұрын

What is Happy Mail?

@SeniorSusieStamps

3 ай бұрын

Sorry Ruth - this reply got lost in the shuffle. Happy Mail is just a term for sending unsolicited bits and bobs in the mail like die cuts, ribbons, paper, etc. Some of my followers send me things and I like to refer to that as Happy Mail.

I love that ruler. I’ve got to try to find one. Beautiful paper make beautiful cards. Love your channel.

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Terrie! Here is a link for those rulers in case you want it - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09WVHN56G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

@terriegatton387

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I just ordered it. 🤗

I’m glad I ran across your channel. I’ve been enjoying your videos.

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Hi Marcella - I'm glad you're here! There is a lot of content already on the channel if you have time or interest to backwatch...

Beautiful cards! They are simple and quick to make even for a beginner. Love the way you used the acrylic block. It reminds me of the shadow stamping that was popular some years ago.🙂👍

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them Susan!

@user-pr3vu5rl6o

8 ай бұрын

What is the name of this paper again

@user-pr3vu5rl6o

8 ай бұрын

Love these card using this paper. AWESOME !!!😊

@SeniorSusieStamps

8 ай бұрын

That paper came in Happy mail from a follower and I don't know what brand it was - the studio is all packed up for a move. But here is a link to some similar paper that I also have in studio - paperwishes.com/products/4019649

Sweet cards, thanks for sharing!

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

So glad you are back and have rested and are now doing videos again. I have missed seeing what new things, ideas and beautiful cards you have to show us. Julia, you are a friend I have never met but see often here in your videos, that is truly how I think of you.

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Awww Helen - You are such a blessing to me!

Beautiful! Glad you are back home and crafting again.

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Sybil - It took me a few days to recoup!!

Julia…the cards are so pretty!! I have paper in that design, so thanks for the inspiration! ❤❤

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Gigi! I am working on those 1 3/4 inch strips today...

@gigiandrews5327

10 ай бұрын

@@SeniorSusieStamps Looking forward to seeing what you do. 😊

Hi Julia, what great cards. I don't have a tear ruler but I think if I'm careful I could use my Cecile scissors for a similar effect. Thanks so much. 😊🇨🇦

@SeniorSusieStamps

9 ай бұрын

Great idea Susan - let me know how it turns out!

Beautiful and you are so clever! Thank you ✂️💌to mention I found the bitsy gemstones at DT in the nail art nail polish section a few months ago. I picked up 2 containers.

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Hi Barbara - I just heard that from another follower. I will look for them next time I go!! Thanks!!

I really like these!!!

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Wonderful!!

Lovely thank you. 🤩

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Glad you like them Catarina - Easy cards to make!!!

really pretty cards

@SeniorSusieStamps

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

BEAUTIFUL cards - and from Happy Mail!!! Paper tearing is my favorite technique. LOVE the tiny tie made from baker's twine!!! I hope you have a great week!!!

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Kathleen! You too!!

That paper is gorgeous. Your use of it with the cute embellishments made those cards perfect!

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Paula!

Great job 👍❤️

@SeniorSusieStamps

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤗

I have all my card bases & most of my standard layering pcs cut at Office Depot. I have full pkgs of bases split in half. 125 cut@ 5.5” 125 cut the other way @ 4.25”. They only charge $1 per cut. So $2 for 500 cards. Same thing for layering mats & stamping mats. I request to save the scrap on those pcs & end up w/perfect strips I use for saying strips, mounting strips. Many quick printers, office supply stores will do this very cheaply. Not a lot of $$ and they’re always perfect. My store will often save me other people’s scraps also. I like to bring them in 12 cards nicely boxed & remind them if they get any cutting orders of card stock w/nice scrap leftover I would appreciate it. I also like to bring them in yummy treats too!!

@SeniorSusieStamps

8 ай бұрын

I am thrilled you have success with this! I tried 3 times to have mine cut that way and was not happy with the results at all. I ended up wasting cardstock, so now I just cut my own. You are correct that it was not expensive at all, I just couldn't ever get a good cut at the shop I have available to me. Love that you have made a network there!! Go Girl!!

Welcome back!!!!

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Annette!!

I have to say those papers are just gorgeous and you did a fantastic job using them...the edges are perfect for the simple and quick cards that you made....well done Julia & TFS. Oh, by the way I'm glad your back!

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Terrie! These certainly go to a good cause.

Hi there Julia, well, I missed you, but now I am happy as I have had my SSS fix for the week! These cards are so simple yet so beautiful. You are so right these cards would be perfect for beginners, but not to be dismissed by the seasoned card maker as well. I was so delighted to see your choice of papers as I have a plethora of ink drop paper pads in my stash, and they are begging to be used. I was impressed with your deckle edge ruler and the torn effect that it left on the paper... that is something that the TH deckle trimmer cannot do. I have located a Creative Expression DER at one of my favourite online craft stores here in Australia, so the next time I place an order I will add the DER. I only need the one, but I notice in the set you have there are five rulers... ohhhh too much choice! Julia, have you used the other ruler edges in your paper craft, or do you stick to the same deckle edge? So happy that the Cutter bee's made a brief appearance in today's video...LOL! Wishing you a blessed evening, and as always God's blessings, love and hugs. Gloria 🥰🍁🍂❤

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

Hi Gloria - I mainly use that specific ruler. It works so well, I am challenged to use any of the others. Perhaps in a future video??!! You know actually I find that paper very challenging to use, because it really likes to be the star of the show. Coming up with a card to use it as the main attraction presents an unusual challenge to me. I know that seems odd. Plus I just think it is so lovely I hate to use it up. LOL - As if I need to keep any paper. Blessings back to you Dear Friend! Julia

Possible paper tearing solutions for you. It does take a bit of practice for either solution. If you put the small strip to be torn off under your ruler, hold down firmly on the ruler, then slowly tear the large part away. If you want the white torn portion to show on your larger piece, make a small mark at the top where you want to tear,flip the paper over and align your ruler to the mark and tear. Be sure to hold your ruler down firmly over the smaller piece of paper as you tear. This method does require more pressure than normal. Another possible solution is to use your normal method but take a water brush and apply water along the edge of the ruler on the smaller edge so it is damp but not soaking, then tear the small piece away. Hope this helps! My way to repay the ton of tips you share with us. Have a wonderful day.

@SeniorSusieStamps

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Morgaine - I just showed the water tear on a video recently - it works really well. I will have to try the ruler tear method over a torn piece. As I understand you, the torn piece acts as a guide and the ruler pressure makes the guide piece stiffer. Is that right? Thank you so much for sharing!!!

@MorgaineChristensen

5 ай бұрын

@@SeniorSusieStamps I don’t think I have made it that far on watching past videos on your channel but will get there eventually. My apologies for confusing things. I was trying to explain how you could tear away difficult smaller pieces or strips of paper a bit easier without water to get the torn effect. I am right handed so I hold down the ruler with my right hand then tear the paper away on the left side of the ruler. It looks like you do the opposite, hold the ruler with your left hand then tear from the right. The usual way we tear paper doesn’t work well with tearing small strips of paper away from the larger. To make it easier to tear smaller pieces turn the paper around 180 degrees so the smaller piece of paper is held down under the ruler firmly then tear the larger piece of paper away from the smaller piece. Tearing paper upwards or away from the other half exposes the paper core on the back side of the paper piece you are tearing upwards. Tear the paper downwards leaves the core exposed on the top portion. The opposite or reverse is seen on the other half of the paper. Depending if you want the core to show and on which half, you may need to flip the paper over to the reverse side to tear it. In my example above, I would want the paper core to show on the larger half of the paper I will use on the card. I would flip the paper over to the opposite side of the pattern I am not using, place the small strip of paper I want rid of underneath the ruler, then tear the larger paper half upwards. When I flip the piece over once more to the pattern I am using you will see the lovely jagged edges and the exposed core. More than likely I would ink the exposed core depending on color of the paper core and the project. I know clear as mud. Written communication is difficult at times.

@SeniorSusieStamps

3 ай бұрын

I understand now. Yes that makes great sense!!

I found some of those little flowers in nail art on Amazon

@SeniorSusieStamps

3 ай бұрын

Oh Deanne - Thank you for letting me know!

What kind of pick up tool do you have?

@SeniorSusieStamps

10 ай бұрын

This is my favorite pick up tool - www.amazon.com/Uchida-America-91GR-Double-Picker/dp/B00NL5LTO2/ref=sr_1_5_pp?crid=3E0I3TH5IVAQ2&keywords=gem+picker+tool&qid=1696295501&sprefix=gem+picker+tool%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-5