'Amazing You'

WOW- I love the way this card turned out.  I wanted to use this stamp set & not have to take the time to color the flowers......so went back to an old way & just used a sponge dauber in the center of the flower to add a splash of color!

Don't you think that it turned out cute!  This flower stamp set is called 'Amazing You'.  It is a Level 1 Sale-a-bration choice that you can get until March 31st, 2018- for FREE with a $50 order. 

This is one of the cads that everyone joining me this week for my March monthly stamp classes will be making with me!  I hope they like it as much as I do! 

stamp set:  'Amazing You' -Level 1 Sale-a-bration Choice & 'Southern Serenade'
card stock:  Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Whisper White
designer paper:  Petal Passion DSP
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Crushed Curry
other:  Sponge Dauber, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Leaf Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Crushed Curry Ribbon

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It has been a busy week with kids & stamping!  I burnt the midnight oil last night stamping.

 

This morning I'm off to town to take the twins to school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  School gets out early today, so the 3 big boys will be here after school & earlier than normal.  When everyone goes home tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil again cutting card stock!  

 

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Another 'Souther Serenade' Black Magic Technique

Check out this pretty Black Magic Technique card!  

I told you that I am addicted to this technique!  

I just love it!

I love how the colors just pop!  And it is so easy!

How did I do this? 

1. I used the Embossing Buddy all over the Basic Black card stock. 
2. I used a Versamark Ink Pad to stamp the image.
3. I put White Embossing Powder on it & tapped off the excess. 
4. I used the Heat Tool to set (melt) the Embossing Powder.
5. I then colored of the white embossed image using the Stampin' Blends!

stamp set:  'Southern Serenade'

card stock:  Berry Burst, Basic Black, Whisper White, Old Olive

designer paper:  Color Theory

ink:  Versamark

Stampin' Blends:  Dark Old Olive, Dark Rich Razzleberry, Dark Daffodil Delight

other:  White Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Berry Burst ribbon, 1 1/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

This is a card that I created for a monthly swap I'm in.  I hope they like it!

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Yesterday was a busy day!  Kids, hair cuts, kids some more & stamping!  

Today is a repeat......Deke is up early to chore & head to his office at the courthouse.  I'm up early to walk & head out get the kids & spend my day with them.  And tonight when everyone is gone home I'll be stamping again.  

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Picture Perfect Birthday' stamp set with Petal Passion DSP

This is a pretty card that my friend/downline- Dawn sent to me for my birthday a few weeks ago.  I love it!!  This Petal Passion DSP is beautiful whether you leave it black & white or color it using the Stampin' Blends (as shown here)!

 

WOW- are 3 great letters to sum up the combination of these products to make a beautiful card!  

stamp set:  'Picture Perfect Birthday'
card stock: Pool Party, Old Olive
designer paper:  Petal Passion DSP
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight

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My week is just crazy busy!  Heck this whole month is just going to be a killer!  I have LOTS of stamp classes, kids, pigs & more! 

I burnt the midnight oil last night working on stamping stuff.

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to Mount Pleasant for a meeting.  I'm up early & headed out to town.  I'll get the boys up, fed & take the twins to school.  I'll then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  School is out early today- so the big kids will ride the bus here & be here late, so Manda & Steve can go to parent teachers conferences.  Tonight Susie's Hair Hut is open for business.  When I get done with that I'll be stamping all night.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Birthday Wit'

Check out this card!  It is clean & simple.  But aren't these words sooo cute!  Who wouldn't want a birthday card with donuts & these words on it! 

This donut designer paper is from the  Picture Perfect Party DSP stack.  

stamp set:  'Birthday Wit'
card stock:  Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist, Whisper White
designer paper:  Picture Perfect Partyink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a great day of stamping with everyone that joined me!  I was beat when I got home last night.  I got the car unloaded, supper made for Deke & called it a night. 

This morning Deke is off early to chore & then head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to walk & head to town to Manda's.  I'll take the twins to school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The 3 big boys will ride the bus here after school- so it will be good to see all of them too.  Tonight when the kids go home I'll be stamping!  As I have LOTS of stamp classes coming up this week.  Deke will be gone tonight, as he has a meeting in Fairfield.

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

More 'Picture Perfect Birthday'

Here is another cute card using the 'Picture Perfect Birthday' stamp set & the coordinating Picture Perfect Party Designer Paper!  This is clean, simple & cute!

stamp set:  'Picture Perfect Birthday'
card stock:  Bermuda Bay, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party, Whisper White
designer paper:  Picture Perfect Party
ink:  Bermuda Bay
other:  Wink of Stella, Tutti-frutti Sequins, Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Lemon Lime Twist Ribbon, 2 1/4" Starburst Punch

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I spent all day yesterday stamping!!  Trey stayed with us for a few hours last night by himself, so that was fun!  

This morning I'm headed out soon for my monthly class in N. Liberty.  Gloria is our hostess for this month.  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone joining me.

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
hugs-
SUSIE

'Southern Serenade' Black Magic Technique!

Here is another card done doing the Black Magic technique.  This time I used the 'Southern Serenade' stamp set.  I just love this technique!!  It is easy & just so pretty!!  I love the way the colors just pop!

 How did I do this?  

1. I used the Embossing Buddy all over the Basic Black card stock. 
2. I used a Versamark Ink Pad to stamp the image.
3. I put White Embossing Powder on it & tapped off the excess. 
4. I used the Heat Tool to set (melt) the Embossing Powder.
5. I then colored of the white embossed image using the Stampin' Blends!

 Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card.

'Southern Serenade'- #145918 (w)=$29.00 or #145912(c)= $21.00- OC- pg. 49
'A Good Day'- #145870 (w)= $27.00 or #145873 (c)= $19.00 OC- pg. 17

card stock: 

• Basic Black N (24)- #121045= $8.00- pg. 185    2 1/4 x 4" 
• Whisper White N (40)- #100730= $9.00- pg. 185  1 1/2" strip; 4 1/4 x 2 1/2"; 4 x 5 1/4" 
• Old Olive B (24)- #100702= $8.00- pg. 186  4 1/4 x 2 1/4"; 4 3/4 x 3" 
• Rich Razzleberry B (24)= $8.00- pg. 186  4 1/4x 11"; 1 3/4" strip

designer paper:  

• Color Theory (6x6)= $10.00- pg. 187

ink:  

• Black Memento- #132708= $6.00- pg. 200 
• Versamark- #102283= $8.50= pg. 200

Stampin' Blends:  

• Dark Old Olive- #14453= $4.50- OC- pg. 31 
• Dark Rich Razzleberry#144583= $4.50- OC- pg. 31
• Dark Daffodil Delight- #144585= $4.50- OC- pg. 31

other:  

• Berry Burst 3/8" Metallic Edge ribbon- #145489= $7.00 OC- pg. 13  3" 
• 1 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch- #146139= $16.000 OC- pg. 17 
• 1" Circle Punch- #119863= $13.00- pg. 207 
• Brights Enamel Dots- (Rich Razzleberry)-#141680= $9.00- pg. 196 
• Delicate White Doilies- (24)- #141701= $3.00- pg. 194 
• White Embossing Powder- #109132= $5.00- pg. 201 
• Heat Tool- #129053= $30.00- pg. 201 
• Embossing Buddy- #103083= $6.00- pg. 201 

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  Last night Deke & I went to the visitation of my sister-in-law, Pam's brother.  We stayed late & visited with everyone.  It was great to catch up with old friends & some of our family.  

Today I'm a stampin fool!!!  Tonight Trey is coming to stay with us for a few hours.  And I'll be finishing up cutting card stock & getting ready for my class in N. Liberty that I have tomorrow with my group there.  

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs-
SUSIE

'Picture Perfect Birthday'

Last night I made a few cards for some upcoming blog posts.  I think this card turned out super cute!

These candles are one of my favorite images in the Picture Perfect Party Designer Paper.  

I made this card into a fun z fold card with this big candles. 

This is what it looks like when it is opened up.  

Here are the measurements:
Lemon Lime Twist- 4 1/4 x 11- score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"
Bermuda Bay- 3 3/4" x 4 1/2"
Lemon Lime Twist- 3 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Designer Paper- 4" x 3 1/4"  (candles)
Designer Paper- 3" x 2 1/2"
Bermuda Bay- 1 3/4" x 1/2"
Whisper White- 1/2" strip- Classic Label Punch
Bermuda Bay- 11" x 1 1/2" - score at 5 1/2" & 8 1/4"
Whisper White- 2 1/2" x 1 1/4"- for inside words
 
ink- Bermuda Bay
Bermuda Bay Ribbon- Shimmer Ribbon pack- Level 1 Sale-a-bration Choice
other- Subtles Pool Party Enamel Dots, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Classic Label Punch

The colors in this designer paper sure all look great together!  AND they make a neat birthday card!  This Lemon Lime Twist is my favorite In color. 

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  And last night I stamped.

Today is a repeat day....I'm off to walk & then head to town to take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  And tonight I'll be stamping!  

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Paper with 'Amazing You'!

WOW- here is a great All Occasions card!!  I love it! 

This is actually a sneak peek at one of the cards I have created for my upcoming Annual All Occasions Card Class!  So for those you joining me for this upcoming class, you get to make this card. 

I LOVE this Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Paper!  Talk about GORGEOUS!

 I've shared it a few other time here on my blog & some of the images I've colored with the Stampin' Blends.  But on this card I just left it plan.  Check out how it shines!  The gold & silver embossing both show & shine here!

Don't you just love it!  I think that clean, simple & elegant are all combined together here!  What do you think?  

This card could be for a wedding, anniversary, birthday, etc.....

stamp set:  'Amazing You'- Level 1 Sale-a-bration choice
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Smoky Slate, Whisper White
designer paper:  Springtime Foils Specialty DSP- Level 1 Sale-a-bration choice
ink:  Smoky Slate
other:  Everyday Label Punch, 3/8" Silver Edge Ribbon, dimensionals

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  The twins were here for awhile after school too- so it was good to spend some time with them.  

I worked on stamping stuff last night!  I have lots of creating & cutting to get done for all of my classes I have this month.  So far I have good mojo.  I hope it continues to flow.

This morning I'm off to walk & then head to town to take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The 3 big boys will ride the bus & be here after school.  I'll be stamping fool again tonight when everyone goes home.  

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

More Springtime Foils Designer Paper!

Here is a clean & simple flowery card, using the Springtime Foils Designer Paper!  I colored the flowers/leaves using the Stampin' Blends.  I think it turned out so pretty!

Did you notice the green ribbon?  I colored the Vanilla Gold 3/8" Edge ribbon with my Light Old Olive Stampin' Blend.  Cool huh!

And coloring the ribbon is just so easy to do!!  You can now make many different colors of ribbon to match & add to your card!  Just grab your Stampin' Blend......it is that easy!

Here is were I just colored one end of the Springtime Foils designer paper.  I then cut it at 4" x 3" & got 4 pieces along this edge!  

stamp set:  'Perennial Birthday'
card stock:  Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzaz, Whisper White
Stampin' Blends:  Light Pumpkin Pie, Light Old Olive
other:  Very Vanilla 3/8" Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  Last night we met all of our kids in town & ate supper together at the Copper Lantern.  I then worked on stamping stuff when we got home.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office at the courthouse.  I'm off early to walk, then go to town to get the boys & take them to school.  I'll then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  I'll be stamping again tonight when the kids are gone home.  

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!!

Hugs-
SUSIE

More 'Picture Perfect Birthday'

Here is a cute card that my aunt Kathy (and my downline) sent to me for my birthday!!  I just love the endless possibilities of this stamp set & coordinating Picture Perfect Party designer paper.  

Check out how she used the DSP & then stamped the words directly over it (onto the balloon)!  Cool huh!

stamp set:  'Picture Perfect Birthday'
card stock:  Lemon Lime Twist, Peekaboo Peach, Whisper White
designer paper:  Picutre Perfect Party
ink:  Peekaboo Peach- I think
other:  Silver Bakers Twine (This is on the Clearance Rack)

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids, errands & all!  A dear family friend (of both Deke & mine) passed away (Marge Allgood), so we went to her visitation last night.  We saw lots of friends that we hadn't seen for a long time (some it had been years) & we enjoyed catching up with them & reminiscing from our child hood memories.  We then stopped to visit my mom & step-dad, Dick, on our way home.  Dick's birthday was last weekend & so we took him his card & enjoyed visiting with them for a couple of hours.  So it was late when we finally got back home.

This morning I'm up early to walk & head to town to get the boys.  I'll take the twins to school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Since I didn't get any stamping done last night- I have LOTS to accomplish tonight.  

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Magical Day'- unicorn!

Here is a cute unicorn card using the "Magical Day" stamp set!  What an adorable bundle this is!

I love the sparkly glimmer I added here too!!  It is from the Myths & Magic 6x6 Glimmer Paper!  It is awesome!

I used the coordinating Magical Mates Framelits to cut out the unicorn & the words!

The cool stars designer paper is from the Bubbles & Fizz DSP & it is a Level 1 Sale-a-bration choice that you can choose for FREE with a $50 order, until March 31st, 2018.

Don't you agree that it is a cute card that any child would love to get!

stamp set:  'Magical Day'
card stock:   Bermuda Bay, Real Red, Pool Party, Whisper White
designer paper:  Myths & Magic Glimmer (6x6), Bubbles & Fizz (12x12)- Sale-a-bration Level 1 choice
ink:  Archival Basic Black
Stampin' Write Markers:  Bermuda Bay & Pool Party
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles Framelits, Magical Mates Framelits Dies, 2 1/4" Circle Punch, Wink of Stella, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Paper Snips, Wood Crates Framelits (for the star)

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Yesterday was a full day of stamping!!!  I was beat last night.

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.   I'm up early to walk & I will spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The 3 big boys will ride the bus here after school.  

Right after lunch Deke & I plan to take the kids & make a quick trip to Osky to sign our taxes to get submitted.  And then head back home for him to work on the farm the rest of the afternoon.  Tonight when everyone is gone home I'll be a stamping fool!  I have lots of creating & cutting to get done for my upcoming classes I have this coming weekend.  

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Truly Tailored' = Guy card

Here is a clean & simple guy card.  I used the 'Tailored Tag' stamp set & coordinating Tailored Tag Punch.  And I also used a couple of the words from the 'Guy Greetings' stamp set.  

There were some images included on some of the stamps in this 'Tailored Tag' set that I didn't really want to be included with the words when I stamped them, so I just took my Paper Snips & cut out those images.  Here you can see the stamp sets from the back side, so you can tell where I cut things out of them.  And then you can also see how each of these stamps now look when I stamp & punch them out.

Check out this cool silver stripped designer paper.  It is from the Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Paper that is one of the FREE Sale-a-bration choices! It is really pretty. But doesn't it look good here for this guy card?

stamp set:  ''Guy Greetings' & 'Truly Tailored'
card stock:  Smoky Slate, Whisper White
designer paper:  Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Paper
ink:  Archival Basic Gray
other:  Perfect White Accents, Tailored Tag Punch, Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a great day of stamping!!  And then last night we had a fun night with our family!!

Today is another full day of stamping!!  Gotta run.........

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Paper- WOW!

WOW!!  Here is a beautiful card.  I made it especially for a friend for her birthday.

These awesome flowers are from the Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Paper that is one of the new Level 1 Sale-a-bration Choices!!  That means that you can get 12 sheets of 12x12 (3 each of 4 single sided designs) for FREE with a $50.00 order.

So to make this card I used 2 different sheets of this DSP.  I used the stemmed leaves image & then then flowers/leaves image too!  I fussy cut out the flowers.  

This specialty designer paper is foil embossed.  Look how cool it is to color using the Stampin' Blends.  I used the Light Old Olive & the Light Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends here.  

Check out the cool "celebrate" thinlit!  It is a Level 2 Sale-a-bration choice that you can get for FREE with a $100 order!  

And look at this pretty Pumpkin Pie ribbon!  How did I got it to be this color??  I used my Light Pumpkin Pie Stampin 'Blend & colored some of the Very Vanilla 3/8" Gold Metallic Edge ribbon.  This is just pretty cool huh!!  What a neat way to make any color of ribbon you want, so that you can match any of your projects using the Stampin' Blends. 

card stock:  Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzaz, Gold Foil
Stampin' Blends:  Light Pumpkin Pie, Light Old Olive
other:  Very Vanilla 3/8" Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Celebrate You Thinlits Diies

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Yesterday was a busy & fun day with kids!!  I then had stamp class here at our home last night.   It was a great night sharing, visiting & stamping with everyone that joined me! 

This morning I'm up early to walk & will be getting ready for another stamp class here at our home that I have this morning.  I hope the weather stays above freezing & we don't get any snow or ice.  It has been a long winter & I'm so ready for Spring!

Deke is up early to chore & then he is headed to town to go to Brayden's ball games.  I am bummed I can't go, but will be patiently waiting to get text message updates during the games.  And then I'll get to hear all about them tonight. 

As tonight we are getting together with our kids & grandkids.  I'm not sure yet what we'll be doing.....the boys want to go bowling, Deke wants to go to Happy Joes for pizza.  And I don't care.....with the unpredictable weather we might just be staying home & hanging out together playing games.  

Gotta run.....I'm off to finish getting to more stamping! 

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Southern Serenade'- Black Magic technique

Here is another gorgeous Black Magic technique card.  It makes me think of Spring!  Don't you love it!  I think it turned out really pretty!

It is hard to see- but if you look closely at the Real Red card stock, I shadow stamped (using the Real Red ink pad) the lace stamp.  It is really pretty in person! 

How did I do it?

• I rubbed the Embossing Buddy over a strip of Basic Black card stock.
• I stamped the flower image onto it, using the Versamark ink pad.
• I dumped White Embossing Powder over it, tapping off the excess.
• I heat set the Embossing Powder, using the Heat Tool.
• I colored over the White embossed flower using these Stampin' Blends- Dark Cherry Cobbler, Dark Old Olive, Dark Daffodil Delight.

stamp set:  'Southern Serenade'
card stock:  Real Red, Basic Black, Old Olive
ink:  Versamark pad, Archival Basic Black, Real Red
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Cherry Cobbler, Dark Daffodil Delight, Dark Old Olive
other:  White Perfect Accents (colored with a Black Sharpie), 1 1/2" Circle Punch, White Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Dimensionals

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Last night I burnt the midnight oil getting things ready for this weekend stamp classes.  I have a big group coming to stamp with me tonight & tomorrow morning!  I sure how that Mother-Nature is good to us.  I have my fingers crossed. 

I'm up early this morning to walk & will then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  When they leave tonight I'll be hurrying to get tables/chairs & things all set up & ready for my stampers!

Gotta run.......

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Another 'This Little PIggy' & a 'Barn Door'!

"This Little Piggy" is doing a jig!  He sure looks happy doesn't he!

Here is another clean & simple card I made with a pig & the "Barn Door" stamp set!  Again, I'm going the opposite direction of many of the cards that are made using this "Barn Door" bundle. 

At our house we have a block wall like this on one of barns.   So I created this card to look like it.

I used the Brick Wall Embossing folder behind this door.  
And I cut out the piggy using my Paper Snips.  
I did a fake sliding door with the "Sliding Door framelits".

This is still a cute piggy card, but the one I posted yesterday is my favorite!! Check it out HERE!

stamp sets:  'Barn Door', 'This Little Piggy' & 'Perennial Birthday'
card stock:  Real Red, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Blushing Bride, Smoky Slake
ink:  Archival Basic Black
Stampin' Write markers:  Blushing Bride, Chocolate Chip
other:  Paper Snips (to cut out the piggy), Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Barn Door Sliding Door Framelits, Standard Platform, Brick Wall Embossing Folder, dimensionals

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Yesterday was a busy day!  I took the kids & went & got my drivers license renewed.  Deke was in a meeting & couldn't help out- but the boys were angels & we got along just great!!  I was so proud of them.  After I got my license we stopped by several different offices in the courthouse, so that I could visit some of my old co-workers that I don't get to see too often any more.  It was good to get to see some of them!

When the kids went home last night I burnt the midnight oil stamping!!  I was in creative mood & got several cards created.  Some of them might be cards I end up using for my March monthly classes or my upcoming "All Occasions" card classes.  

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to Ottumwa for a meeting.  He then will come home to chore & head to another meeting again tonight.  I'm up early to walk & head to town.  I'll take the twins to school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  All 3 big boys will ride the bus here after school.  Ainslee will be here late tonight (as the big boys have a reading thing at school tonight to go to) so hope she can stay entertained watching me score & fold card bases, as I still have some things I have to finish up for this weekends classes.  

Gotta run........

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs-
SUSIE