It ends TODAY!
 Don't miss out on this great sale!!  

Check out the details HERE!!

A clean & simple thank you!

Here is a clean & simple thank you card that I made real quick last night.  I thought it turned out cute. 

stamp sets:  'Timeless Love' & 'A Whole Lot of Lovely'
card stock:  Hello Honey, Whisper White, Early Espresso
ink:  Hello Honey
other:  Big Shot, Circle Framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Early Espresso Ribbon

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I was a stampin' fool all day/night yesterday!!  I'll be burning the midnight oil all week.....as I am getting ready for all of my upcoming calendar classes I'm having the first part of December.  

Deke is up early to chore & off to his weekly board meeting.  He'll then come home around noon & spend the rest of the day moving pigs.  I'm off to pick up the boys.  When they leave tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil again creating & cutting card stock.

 

I will post some of my 2016 calendar pages last this week- so stay tuned!  

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A clean & simple snowflake card!

Another snowflake card......but check this one out.  It is a clean & simple one using- #139809-'Project Life Hello December 2015' photopolymer set- pg. 37= $16.00.  The words I used here came from the set- #139882- 'Holly Jolly Greetings'- pg. 34= $20.00.

I thought it turned out cute!  I love both of these sets & haven't hardly used them- so was trying to do something clean & simple, yet cute!

stamp sets:  'Holly Jolly Christmas' & 'Project Life Hello December 2015'
card stock:  Marina Mist, Whisper White, Silver Foil
ink:  Marina Mist
other:  Silver Cord, Large Oval Punch, Winter Wonderland Embellishment, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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I hope you have a wonderful Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

 

'Flurry of Wishes'

Here is another pretty snowflake card!  I love this stamp set & the coordinating punch!!  And when you add in the pretty Winter Wonderland Embellishments- it is just stunning!  I do like the sparkle of the Glitter Ribbon too!

stamp set:  'Flurry of Wishes'
card stock:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Whisper White
ink:  White Craft Ink, Island Indigo
other:  Snow Flurry Punch, Winter Wonderland Embellishments, White 3/8" Glitter Ribbon, Dimensionals

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Yesterday I spent my day doing bookwork for the farm & made a quick trip to the bank to deposit our hog check.  I did pick up a few groceries too while I was in Osky.  Last night Deke & I watched a movie & went to bed early.  We've both been burning the candle at both ends & just beat.  And we both have another super busy week we are trying to get geared up for.  

We were both up early this morning, as Deke is trying to get ready for our new baby piggies that come in a couple of weeks.  I'm trying to get caught up on my things so that I can get my 4x4 calendars all created for this weeks upcoming classes.  

Gotta run......

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A snowflake card holder

Check out this snowflake card holder.  You can see the one I did with leaves on it  HERE!

stamp set: 'Flurry of Wishes'
card stock:  Pool Party, Whisper White
ink:  Pool Party, Smokey Slate
other:  White Organza Ribbon, Silver Cord, Snow Flurry Punch

Measurements:

• 8 1/2 x 11" card stock
• score in the middle at 5 1/2" 
• score 2 1/4" along bottom
• fold up the 2 1/4" to form a pocket
• I did "V" the center bottom 2 1/4" a little so that it wasn't as bulky when folded.
• I did not use any adhesive.
• I used a ribbon belly band that will slide on & off to hold it shut.

Here is is opened up with cards & envelopes in it.

 I've posted all of these cards previously over the past 2-6 weeks.  This set was one of my Holiday Extravaganza projects from my class last month.

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We had a fun day with our family yesterday for Thanksgiving!  It is always fun to see big & little cousins together.  Everyone was there yesterday but one niece & one nephew. 

Last night was a cold & wet night on the farm.  I can honestly say we've loaded hogs in lots of bad weather before- but the rain & cold combo last night was awful!  We were both soaked clear through & freezing by the time we got in the house.  I made a cup of hot chocolate for us & then had a hot shower to try to warm up.

Today I have the day off of work from my normal daytime job.  I actually think I'll be home alone for a change.  I will be catching up on farm bookwork & piles of things that I'm behind on.  I need to run to the bank & stop to get a few groceries too.  I hope to get alot accomplished today as I have lots of stamping I need to get done this weekend too.

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

Happy "Turkey" Day!!

My guest creative artists today are- Brody, Brayden & Drake!

Check out their cute "turkeys" made with their hands, some SU! punches & card stock!

card stock:  Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Cherry Cobbler (feathers), Chocolate Chip (feet), Real Red (beard), Basic Black (eyes) & Pumpkin Pie (nose).

Punches- Flower Medallion (feet), Tree Punch (nose), 1/2" Circle Punch (eyes)

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Last night I spend my evening cooking food to take for our Thanksgiving Dinner.  I made 2 batches of homemade noodles (that was requested last weekend by 3 of my nephews).  I use my Grandma Coxes  recipe & they are yummy!  

Today we are going to my sister Beckie & Dan's for lunch with all of our familes.  Then we'll head home to work on the farm.  I'll be a farmer helping Deke this afternoon/evening.  We sell 2 semi loads of hogs tonight- so it will be a late night outside.....and in the rain to top it off!  

Wishing you all a very special day this Thanksgiving Day!!

May we all count our blessings!  I know I have alot to be very thankful for.  And my many friends that I stamp with are definitely on my thankful list!  I treasure each of you!! 

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Another card for a "GIFT CARD"!

Here is another Christmas gift card that was one of my Holiday Extravganza class projects.  
Check out the cute little Santa's hat clip on it.  And I love this old fashioned Santa stamp too!

The bottom part flips in at the bottom & it is like a match box fold.

stamp set:  'Antique Tags'
card stock: Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White
designer paper: Merry Moments Paper Stack (6x6), Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper, Real Red Glimmer Paper
ink:  Real Red

other:  Real Red Pompom Trim, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch Washi Label Punch, Tree Punch, mini clothes pins, dimensionals, Glue Dots, Decorative Label Punch

This is what it looks like opened up & where you slide the gift card into it.  I used the Decorative Label punch along the top edge where you slide the gift card into. 

Measurements:

• 12x4 Whisper White- score at 3 3/4, 8, 8 3/4 & 9 1/2"
• In center of edge use Decorative Label punch.
• 2 3/4" Whisper White strip to punch out
• Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer- 1" strip to punch out Washi Label
• Old Olive- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 (card base); 3 1/2 x 3 1/2; 2 3/4" strip (circle punch)
• Real Red- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4; 3/4 x 4
• Red Glimmer- 2 3/4" strip to punch out 2 trees
• Designer paper- 3x3

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I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

This weeks- "WEEKLY DEALS"- November 24-30, 2015!

A Christmas Gift Card!

Check out this cute gift card holder.  This was one my Holiday Extravaganza projects from my big class last month.  

You put the gift card in the front pocket & a note in the back pocket.

Notice the pretty red vellum paper & red foil paper too!

Here is the note card I made that goes in the back pocket.

stamp sets: 'Oh, What Fun', 'Among the Branches' & 'Six Sayings' (hostess set)
card stock:  Whisper White
designer paper: Red Foil Sheets & Holidays Fancy Foil Designer Vellum
ink:  Real Red
other:   2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, Whisper White 5/8" Satin Vellum, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bags

You asked- what is the kraft piece that the gift card holder is made out of?  It is one of the Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bags- #138315- (10 per pkg)- pg. 151 in main catalog= $3.50.

Measurements:

• bag- score 3" along the bottom & fold up- creating a pocket.
• ribbon- 16"
• designer paper- 1 1/2 " x 12"
• Red Foil & Whisper White- 2 3/4" strip to punch out circles
• Note card= 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"

At Founders I got a cute swap from Patty Bennett with this fold/style.  I changed the stamp set & papers I used on mine- but give her total credit for a great idea here in designing a gift card holder!

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Last night Deke, me & the boys went to Uncle Jerry & Aunt Kathy's to visit my Uncle Joe & Aunt Diane that are home from Georgia.  It is always wonderful to get to see them!

Gosh......G'ma is a busy beaver with little ones day/night this week!  Brayden & Masen are staying with us while Sarah & Nathan are gone on their honeymoon.  And then the other 3 boys are here each day while Manda & Steve work.  Masen did sleep all night last night!!  Wow....that was great for all of us!!! 

We're off to pick up the 3 Seeley boys & take Brayden to school.  Tonight I'm a farmer helping Deke.  Steve is going to help us too- as we have a bunch of outside hogs to sort & it goes much faster & easier with 3 of us doing it.  Manda is coming out to stay here with Masen & their boys, then we'll all eat supper together later for a belated birthday supper for Manda.  I'm gonna try to get a pot of soup made this afternoon (Manda requested my homemade cheesy potatoe soup) so hopefully it will be ready for us when we get in.  

I hope to get caught up on a bunch of emails, orders & piles of bookwork before I go to bed tonight. 

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

Holiday Catalog RETIRING LIST!

 

CLICK HERE to see the 
Holiday Catalog Retiring List! 
On the back of the Holiday Catalog it tells us that the products in this catalog are 

"WHILE SUPPLIES LAST"!

Currently the only product sold out is the Witches Hat Kit.

Here is the list of all of the products that will not be carried over from this catalog.

They are while supplies last only

PLEASE NOTE that the stamp sets will continue to be available through December 28th.  After that date they will be "while supplies last only".

EXTRAVAGANZA SALE starts TODAY- November 23, 2015!

 

 Don't miss out on this great sale!!  

Check out the details HERE!!

An Occasions Catalog Sneak Peek!

This is the card that I made for Manda for her birthday last week!  Oh gosh......it was so much fun making it!  I used all new upcoming Occasions Catalog products that I got as one of my gifts at Founders in September.  

Isn't it just so cute!!  Lots of cheery & fun colors & styles are going on here.

 (Note:  The Occasions Catalog goes live on January 5th, 2016.  As a demonstrator we can begin ordering pre-order products from the Occasions Catalog beginning December 1st.)

I thought it was the perfect card & stamp set to use for her to celebrate her special 29th birthday!

I will look up the supplies used here & get this updated sometime soon.  

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We had a super busy & amazing weekend with family celebrating Nathan & Sarah's marriage.  Brayden has stayed with us the past couple of days/nights & will stay with us again tonight.  Aunt Kathy will pick him up after school & we'll go get him & visit my Uncle Joe & Aunt Diane from Georgia that are back to Iowa visiting.  

Masen stayed with his other g'ma the past 2 nights- but I'll go meet her later today & he'll be staying with us the next 3 days/nights until Nathan & Sarah get home from their honeymoon.

So I'm up early this morning to get my walk in & Brayden & I will head to town to pick up the 3 Seeley boys.  We'll take Brayden to school & then head back out to our house for the day.  

Deke is off to chore early this morning & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  

Gotta run......

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Monday!
Hugs!
SUSIE

US!

Here is a photo of Deke & I that Manda took of us at the end of the night at Nathan & Sarah's wedding last night. 

EXTRAVAGANZA SALE! November 23-30, 2015

Check out this awesome SALE!

Black Friday has arrived EARLY at Stampin’ Up!  

This sale is Nov. 23-30, 2015! 

There are also two 24 HR FLASH SALES 

occurring on Nov. 23rd AND Nov. 30th!

Click HERE to see the complete list of the items on sale! 

Please use this hostess code RBUBSQKM OR EMAIL ME 

me with your and I'll send you thank you card & little gift!

Note: 

• The 24 hour sale dates on the top two headers!  

• The rest are on sale all week!

Mr. & Mrs. Nathan (Sarah) Wood

More leaves...

Here is one more pretty fall card with leaves!

stamp set:  'Gorgeous Grunge' & 'Vintage Leaves
card stock:  Hello Honey,  Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist & Chocolate Chip
ink: Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist

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We had a beautiful wedding & a perfect day yesterday spent with family & friends at Sarah & Nathan's wedding!

It was late last night (early this morning) when we got home.  Deke chored & I cooked!  We'll sleep a few hours & get up to chore & cook some more.  I'm taking Cheesy potatoes, shredded port sandwiches & Oreo dessert for our lunch.  We'll pick up the 3 Seeley boys at their other grandparents in Sigourney & then head down to watch Nathan & Sarah open gifts.  We'll all have lunch together.  And then go back to the convention center to clean up!  I hope we are home by 6:00 pm tonight.  

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Another Fall card!

Here is another clean & simple fall card.

stamp set:  'Gorgeous Grunge' & 'Vintage Leaves
card stock:  Hello Honey,  Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist
ink: Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist
other:  Extra Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals

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It is a winter wonderland with lots of snow here that we got last night.  Traveling home from rehearsal supper was not fun- but thankfully everyone made it home safely.

 Today is the day!!  It is Nathan & Sarah's big day!!  Woo Hoo!

Yesterday was a busy day with decorating, picking up wedding dresses & tuxes, cooking all of the food for rehearsal supper, etc.

Today is full of finalizing things...first off is to get the wedding programs done.

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A gold poinsettia!

This is a very elegant fun fold card!!  It was one of the cards that everyone joining me for my November monthly classes got to make with me!

Isn't it pretty!!  And this 2-step stamp set is very easy to line up & use.  Check out the little circle that holds down the front.

stamp set:  'Reason for A Season'
card stock:  Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Gold Foil paper
designer paper: Season of Cheer DSP
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Pear Pizzazz, Versamark
other:  1 1/4" Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Circle framelits,  Gold Cording, Gold Glitter Ribbon, Multipurpose Glue, Gold Glitter, Gold Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Last night was a late night on the farm & then in the kitchen.  Thankfully I have an amazing husband that helps me.  (Guess I have to help him, so he has to help me!) 

This morning Deke will be on the farm most of the day.  He is in charge of watching the potatoes & coming in to stir them.  I'm off to pick up Sarah's wedding dress & the other dresses that Sharlene altered for us.  I'll then pick up my rolls & head to Fairfield to decorate the Convention Center.  I'll head back home to meet up with Brayden & Deke & we'll all head back to Fairfield with a car full of food for rehearsal supper.  

The girls left early this morning to go get their nails done.  And the guys all took the day off to stay home with their boys so that G'ma has a day off to get to help with the wedding festivities.  

WOW!  How blessed we are that Sarah will offically be part of our family tomorrow!  We think the world of her & am so happy for her & Nathan!  They make a perfect pair.  Gosh- we have a VERY BUSY next couple of days & I pray that everyone enjoys it & it turns out to be a perfect day!

It sounds like we could have some nasty weather too today & tomorrow.  I pray that we don't get any ice & that everyone stays safe!

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

Lots of Leaves

Here is a clean & simple leaf card.  I love the fall colors here.  This card could be for many different occasions- birthday, sympathy, get well, etc....

Isn't it a fun layout too!

stamp set:  'Gorgeous Grunge' & 'Vintage Leaves
card stock:  Hello Honey,  Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist
ink: Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist
other:  Extra Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals

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Last night after the boys were all gone Deke & ran to town to pay for the tuxes.  We then headed to Osky to eat a quick bite & get all of the groceries for the wedding rehearsal.  It was about 10:30 when we got home & we had to put everything away.

This morning I headed out early to pick up the boys.  Deke is working on farm all day today (with no meetings- yeah) & he is trying to catch up on grinding feed & things here.

Tonight when the boys leave I'm headed outside to be a farmer!  I'll help Deke with the pigs & then we sell some hogs tonight too.  When we get in we are going to be cooking up a storm!!  We have several pans of Oreo Dessert to make.  And then we'll also mix up a couple big crock pots of cheesy potatoes.  I will make the other food tomorrow.  Thankfully my dear friend Karen is cooking all of the pork loins for us & she is coming down to take care of things while we are at rehearsal!  (BLESS HER!)

Off I go......
I hope you have a very special Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Another 'Winter Wishes' card

Here is another fun card I made with the set- 'Winter Wishes'.

stamp set:  'Winter Wishes'
card stock:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
ink:  Soft Suede
other:  Big Shot, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Sponge, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Snowflake Elements

We are all going 100 mph this week.  Last night Deke got his tux tried on & it fit!  I think I have my dress & everything now for the wedding too- thanks to my dear friend Donna.

I burnt the midnight oil working on cutting Christmas card kits.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the courthouse for the day.  I'm off to pick up all of the boys.  

Tonight Deke & I are going to Osky to get all of the groceries & things for rehearsal supper. 
 
Gotta run.....
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

This weeks= "WEEKLY DEALS"- November 17-23, 2015!

A fall card holder!

Check out this cool card holder I made.  It will hold at least 6 cards & envelopes.  

Measurements:

• 8 1/2 x 11" card stock
• score in the middle at 5 1/2" 
• score 2 1/4" along bottom
• fold up the 2 1/4" to form a pocket
• I did "V" the center bottom 2 1/4" a little so that it wasn't as bulky when folded.
• I did not use any adhesive.
• I used a ribbon belly band that will slide on & off to hold it shut.

stamp set: 'Num-Num'
card stock:  Mossy Meadow & Very Vanilla
ink:  Mossy Meadow
other:  Paper Snips, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Decorative Label Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Paper Piercing Mat, Mossy Meadow 5/8" Stripped Ribbon

Here is the card keeper opened up with cards & envelopes in it.
NOTE:  Look how I made a 'v' in the flip up part.

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I burnt the midnight oil last night cutting card stock all night for Christmas card kits.  I also got wedding programs all figured out & am ready to print, cut & finish them when the kids are positive on the wording on them.

Today is our baby's 29th birthday!!  What a joy Amanda has been in our lives!  We are so blessed that she lives only 5 miles from us & we get to see her & her beautiful family almost every day!  I hope she has a very special day! 
 
Here is a great photo of Manda & Steven taken last month.

I'm off to pick up all of my boys.....we'll run Brayden to school & then head back out to our home.  Tonight after work I am going to my friend Donna's home so that she can help me decide what I'm wearing to the wedding & accessorize me/my outfit.  When I get home from her house I'll be burning the midnight oil again cutting Christmas card kits again (& maybe wedding programs).

I hope you have a TERRIFIC TUESDAY!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Another snowflake card

Here is another pretty snowflake card.  Gosh....this stamp set- 'Flurry of Wishes' has been used a ton by me already.  I do love snowflakes though & I love it that there is a coordinating double punch to go with this stamp set too.  I also really like the font on the words in this set too! 

stamp set:  'Flurry of Wishes'
card stock:  Smoky Slate, Pool Party, Whisper White
ink:  Pool Party, Smoky Slate
other:  Sliver Cording Trim, Silver Sequins, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Snow Flurry Punch, White, 3/8" Glitter Ribbon, Glue Dots, Fine Tip Glue Pen

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Yesterday Manda, Steve, their 3 boys & I went to the mall.  We got the boys shoes for the wedding, ate lunch at McDonalds & Steve & the boys headed home.  Manda & I then went shopping for a dress for me to wear to the wedding.  I found a few & brought them home.....will see what looks good with & matches the tuxes when they come in this week before I decide which one I'm keeping.

I delivered some Christmas card kits yesterday too on my way up & back home.  

I burnt the midnight oil working on farm bookwork & cutting more Christmas card kits last night. 

This morning I'm off to pick up the boys.  Tonight we are going to make the wedding programs & work on other things for the wedding.  We have a busy week finalizing things for Nathan & Sarah's big day!

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

BEAUTIFUL Snowflakes!

Check out the background here on this snowflake card.  I sponged the background piece of white cards stock- using Soft Sky, Pool Party & Island Indigo & then over layed it with vellum. 

Check out my fall card HERE that I did a few weeks ago where I sponged behind the vellum.

Isn't this just a beautiful card!

stamp set: 'Flurry of Wishes'
card stock:  Island Indigo, Whisper White, Pool Party
designer paper:  Winter Wonderland Vellum Stack
ink:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Soft Sky
other:  Sponges, Winter Wonderland Embellishments, Snow Flurry Punch, White 3/8" Glitter Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a full day of stamping with those that joined me for my annual Christmas card class.  I so enjoyed my day with everyone.  It was great to see everyone leaving with their Christmas cards all completed & ready to mail out!

Deke & I went out for a quick supper with my sister Beckie & Dan.  Then Deke watched the Hawks play & I cut more Christmas card kits!

Can you believe I finally have a day off of work today?  I can't even tell you the last time I had a day off.  So this morning Manda & I are headed to Williamsburg to shop.  And I am not a shopper.....but we are on a mission.  I'm looking for my dress to wear to Nathan & Sarah's wedding.  I hope I find one quickly so we can head back home.  I need to help Deke outside & I also have to get some more Christmas card kits cut.

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Ho Ho Ho! Here comes Santa Claus!

I am always a sucker when it comes to Santa & his reindeer!  And this stamp set just made me squeal when I saw it!

Add some stars in the sky & snow glistening on the ground & on the trees too!  It is just a perfect scene of Christmas Eve.

stamp set:  'Cozy Christmas', 'Oh, What Fun' & 'Your Presents' (for the circle I used for the moon)
card stock:  Night of Navy, Smoky Slate, Whisper White
ink:  Night of Navy
other:  Decorative Label Punch, Silver Cording, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Confetti Star Border Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

I'm a card stock cutting machine right now......as today is my annual Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack!  I'm looking forward to spending my day with everyone joining me to make their Christmas cards.

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Winter Wishes'

I LOVE this sled card!!  My dear friend MaryEllen Byler gave me a cool card for her Founders swap that was this fold.  I've done this fold before, but I've always used a window sheet in between the pieces.....this time I used the Lots of Labels framelit pieces in the middle.  It turned out really cute didn't it?

This card was one for my November monthly card classes.

stamp set:  'Winter Wishes'
card stock:  Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake, Very Vanila
ink:  Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke
marker:  Cherry Cobbler
other:  Big Shot, Lots of Labels Framelits, Vanilla Thick Twine, Boughs & Berries Embossing Folder, Home For Christmas Enamel Dots, Dimensionals, Sponge, Glue Dots

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I had a busy day with my boys yesterday!!  And I had a house full of stampers last night!  

I'm off this morning to go pick up my boys.  We'll take Brayden to school & then head back out to our home.  Tonight when they all leave I'll be burning the midnight oil cutting card stock.  Tomorrow is my annual Christmas Card Class & I have LOTS of Christmas cards to get cut for everyone yet.

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

'Happy Scenes'

This card is for my November monthly card class.  It is a beautiful winter scene isn't it!
  
I saw a card made by Mary H. (in LeeAnn Greff's downline) where she made these cute curtains in the window- so this is my version.

stamp set:  'Happy Scenes'
card stock:  Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
designer paper:  Merry Moments Designer Paper Stack
ink:  Marina Mist, Mossy Meadow
other:  Big Shot, Hearth & Home Thinlits, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Scalloped Oval Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

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Last night I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock.

And we are on the go this morning with another busy day here.  Deke if up early to chore & he'll be gone to meetings all day.  I'm off to pick up all of my boys.  

Woo hoo!  And tonight I have a house full coming to stamp with me!  

I hope you have a very special Thursday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A CUTE Christmas Tree!

Here is another card I created of my monthly November classes.  This is a favorite layout of mine that I haven't done for awhile.  I thought it turned out cute & it worked perfect to add the tree here.

stamp set:  'Peaceful Pines' & 'Lots of Joy'
card stock:  Garden Green, Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Gold Glimmer Paper
ink:  Garden Green
other:  Big Shot, Softly Falling Embossing Folder, Perfect Pines Framelits, Home for Christmas Enamel Dots, 1/8" Striped Ribbon (Garden Green), Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (small star), Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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I helped Deke on the farm last night after the boys went home- as we sorted hogs from our outside lot.  When I got in I jumped in the shower & ran out the door, headed to Iowa City.  My dear friend (and downline) Judy had an emergency surgery & so I went up to the hospital to see her.  The surgery went well & I was so happy to get to see her & chat a few minutes in the recovery room.   I got home & walked in the door about 1:00 this morning.  Deke worked in the field all night & he got in the house shortly after I got home.....so we had another short night. 

I have LOTS to do tonight after work to get ready for my Stampin' Night I'm having here at our home tomorrow night.  I'll be burning the midnight oil forsure & I'm crossing my fingers I get everything done.  

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