Stampin' Up~ A 'Spooky Fun' Haunted House

Here is another spooky Halloween card that is one of the projects for my upcoming Halloween Treats class.  Don't you want to join me for this upcoming class & make this card too?

Look closely at all of these images on this card-

• the haunted house
• the little bats
• the tree
• the gate
• and grave stones 

All of these images are a piece of designer paper that I cut from the Halloween Night Specialty DSP.

I added these to the designer paper-

• I stamped the bigger bat 
• I stamped & cut out the 3 little ghosts- using my Archival Basic Black ink pad & Vellum card stock!  

Isn't it so cute!!  I love the way it turned out.  It is a fun Z fold card!

stamp set: 'Spooky Fun'
card stock:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Gray,Vellum
designer paper:  Halloween Night Specialty DSP
ink:  Basic Black Archival
other:  Halloween Nights Bakers Twine, Classic Label Punch, Glue Dot, Dimensional, Big Shot, New Platform, Brick Wall Embossing Folder

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Yesterday was a busy day filled with boys!  It rained on & off- so we didn't get to go outside to play.  

When the boys left I went out to help Deke on the farm- sort & load hogs.  We got soaked.  It was hot, muggy & raining- not fun!  When we got in, we quickly showered & headed to our annual Farm Bureau meeting/supper.  When we got home I answered emails from the day & called it a day.  We were both beat.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for the morning.  I'm off early to pick up the boys for the day.  Tonight we'll all be going to Brayden's football game & then head to the races for the final night of this seasons races at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Osky- to cheer Nathan on!

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

Stampin' Up!- Paisley Ghosts!

OH my gosh......I've been having fun creating cards for my upcoming Annual "Halloween Treats" class.  This is one of the cards that everyone joining me for my "Halloween Treats" class will get to make.  I think it is adorable & I just love it!

At my "Halloween Treats" class everyone will be making an assortment of cards & gift box/bags for Halloween!  The cards are all fun fold/techniques too!  If you love Halloween you should be sure to join me for one of these upcoming classes!  And I'll be offering my Banner Halloween Wreath too- as an add on to this class.  You can see my Banner Halloween Wreath by CLICKING HERE!!

These little ghosts are just sooooo stinkin' cute!  I just love their smiles.  They just look really ornery!  (Kind of like the little boys I have here each day!) 

So what do you think of this stair step fold ghost card?  Isn't it just adorable!  Who wouldn't like getting this card!!  It also makes a cute decorative item to sit on a desk or shelf too!

stamp sets:  'Ghoulish Grunge', 'Spooky Fun' & 'Suite Seasons'
card stock:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie & Very Vanilla
ink:  Archival Basic Black & Whisper White CRAFT ink
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Paisley Framelits, Basic Rhinestones, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals, Decorative Label Punch 

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Yesterday was a fun day with the boys celebrating the twins 5th birthday!  Birthday hats, blow horns, streamers hanging in the doorways, Grandma's Crispix Cakes & all!  They were excited & had a fun day!  Brayden was here after school too- so they all enjoyed getting to play outside together.

When the boys went home last night I did a little bit of bookwork & called it a night.  I wasn't feeling very well & just really needed to go to bed.

I'm up early this morning to go pick up all of my boys & take Brayden to school.  We didn't make it to the park yesterday to play (due to the rain), so we might make it there today, depending on the weather.  Tonight we have a Farm Bureau supper/meeting that we'll be attending.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

"Happy 5th Birthday" to Brody & Drake!!

Today is Brody & Drake's 5th birthday!!  Oh my gosh......I so remember the day they were born.  It sure doesn't seem like it has been 5 years.  They are such a blessing in our lives!  It has been fun getting to spend time with them as they grow up.  In a couple of weeks they will start pre-school.  That will be a big change for all of us.  One that I think we are all ready for too.

Here is their birthday invite that Manda & I made for them.  They both picked a different theme for their birthday this year, but we got them talked in to both agreeing on Angry Birds.......so it was cute & fun!  

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Yesterday morning I worked on the farm helping Deke.  Nathan & Steve came & helped us for awhile too.  We were sorting & moving pigs around.  Manda & the 3 boys came too & they played on the swing & outside.....while we worked with the pigs.  

Yesterday afternoon I worked on stamping stuff.  I can't see where I made a dent on my list though.  I'm just so far behind.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm off early to get my walk in & head in to pick up the boys, as Manda has an early meeting before school today.  

The boys have been wanting to go to What Cheer to play in the park.  If they are good & the weather is ok we might do that this morning.  

I have their birthday banner & streamers up!  And I have all of the stuff out to get their crispix birthday cakes made too.  They wanted to help me make them- so we'll see how that goes.  

Tonight when the boys go home I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping!  Deke has another meeting tonight in Fairfield- so he won't be home.  

Gotta run.....
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- Angry Bird Spinner cards!

Oh gosh......check out the Angry Bird spinner cards that I made for the twins for their birthday!!  They spin great!!  The hardest part was probably figuring out & cutting all of the little pieces to make a tiny Angry Bird.

I think he turned out cute!  And it was so easy to make the spinner part using the new Sliding Star Framelits.  

stamp set:  'Birthday Fiesta' (words)
card stock:  Real Red, Basic Black, Crushed Curry
designer paper:  Brights Designer Series Paper Stack (12x12)
ink:  Black Memento pad
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Sliding Star Framelits, Regals Enamel Dots, Foam Adhesive Strips, Dimensionals, 1 3/4" Circle Punch (for the DSP), 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Blossom Punch, Owl Punch

I used 2 penny's with a dimensional in between them to make the spinner.   I then used another dimensional to attach the little Angry Bird onto the penny.

What did I use to make the Angry Bird? 

• Face- 1 1/4" Circle Punch- Real Red
• Bottom of Face- top half of 1 1/4" Circle Punch - Sahara Sand
• Eyes- Large Circles from Owl Punch- Whisper White
• Eye dots- Tiny Circles from Owl Punch- Basic Black
• Eyebrows- Fussy cut tiny strips- Basic Blac
• Beak-Fussy cut a little square & cut in half
  
  
  
   Here is the placement I used for putting on the Foam Adhesive strips.
  

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  Yesterday was a busy day getting ready for the twins birthday party!  We all had a great time at their party last night!!
  

  

   Brayden, Drake, Brody, Keifer (their cousin on their dads' side) & Trey
  

  

  The birthday boys opening up their gifts.....Drake & Brody!
  

  

  They are all excited!!  They got new bikes!

  

  My mom (great-grandma Sharon), reading a book to Masen!

   

  I am home today to work on the farm!  Nathan & Steve are going to come help us this morning, sort & move pigs before it gets too hot out.

   

  This afternoon/evening I hope to get caught up on bookwork & maybe find time to stamp!

   

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

Stampin' Up!- Another spooky haunted house!

Oh my......I have another upcoming Holiday Catalog sneak peek for you.  Check out this spooky haunted house Halloween card.  I think I got a little carried away with layering & cutting things out on this card.  But boy is it adorable in person!

How did I make the house?  
#1.  I lightly stamped house image on the back side of the gray brick image designer paper, (which is this gray & black dsp that has these little haunted houses on it- as shown in the photo),  using the Black Memento ink pad.  I just needed the image to lightly be there so that I could cut along the outside lines of the house. 

#2.  I then used my paper snips & cut out the house, along the outside edge line. 

#3.  I attached the house to my card stock, stamped the roof & then started adding the other images- door, window, bats, etc.....

The stamp set I used is the 'Sweet Home' set, plus I used the coordinating thinlits that go with it called- Home Sweet Home- page 40 in the Holiday Catalog. Oh I love it when Stampin' Up! has things that coordinate together like this! 

I used the new Halloween Night Pumpkin Pie Enamel Dot for the door knob. 

For the layered banner- I stamped the outline stamp of the banner onto white card stock using the Black Memento ink pad.  I then stamped the Trick or Treat words in the center of that banner, using Pumpkin Pie ink.  This isn't hard to do, as the stamp set is photopolymer.  I then cut the flagged ends of the banner off with my paper snips & layered that center part of the banner onto a solid Pumpkin Pie banner that I cut out.  I wanted to give the words more dimension & make them 'pop' by layering them with 2 different colors like this. 

stamp sets:  'Sweet Home' & 'Jar of Haunts' (the words)
card stock:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight
designer paper:  Halloween Night Specialty DSP
ink:  Black Memento, Pumpkin Pie
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Precision Plate, Home Sweet Home Thinlits, Paper Snips, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Halloween Night Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

This is how I made the tag.  I cut a piece of card stock 1 1/4" x 3" & then cut the words "to eat" off the bottom of it. 

NOTE:  Usually you cut the card stock at 2" wide to fit exactly into the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch.....mine is narrow.  I just centered it in the middle- like shown below in the photo & it worked perfectly!

See here how I slid the card stock into the center of the punch.  

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Yesterday was a busy day with boys!  They went with Deke & I to Osky to the bank in the morning for an appointment we had over there.  We played outside in the afternoon & stopped to get an ice cream cone at Walkers on our way back to their house about 4:30.  I ran errands for Deke in town & then went back to Osky to get groceries & things for the boys birthday party!!  It was late when I got home, got the car unloaded & everything put away.  And then made Deke supper when he got in & finally called it a night.

This morning I have lots to do to help finish getting ready for the twins' birthday party that is tonight at the Seeley's home.  I need to make their cards, wrap their gifts.....and I'm making marinated tenderized ham steaks, cheesy potatoes & need to cut up the watermelon to take to the party too.  We are grilling out!  Hoping the rain holds off at least during the party.  I know the boys are excited!  I can't believe that they will be 5 in a few days!  Wow- where does time go? 

Gotta run.....

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

Stampin' Up!- Halloween Nights DSP

BOO!

Oh my GOSH.........I am so excited to share with you a sneak peek of some more new upcoming Holiday Catalog products!  

AND this project is actually one I designed last night for my upcoming Halloween Treats Class that I am having next month. 

Check out these adorable little ghosts.  

• I cut them out using the new Paisley Framelits. (pg. 46)
• I stamped the faces on them using the face stamps in the set- 'Spooky Fun'! (pg. 52)

And here it is.......my awesome Halloween Wreath!!  

Wouldn't you love to come to one of my Halloween Treats classes & make this with me?  I know I love it!!  What do you think?  It is pretty spooky cute huh!  

This wreath will be the 'add on' part to my Annual Halloween Treats class.  I will be emailing details out about this upcoming class to my customers in the next couple of days.

If you like Halloween, stay tuned- as I'll be sharing lots of cards, gifts & packaging things in the coming weeks, that I'm doing as projects at my Halloween Treats classes.  

Those of you that know me, know that fall is my favorite time of the year and for so many different reasons.  But Halloween is dear to my heart & I LOVE decorating, sharing & giving Halloween treat projects that I've made. 

stamp set:  'Spooky Fun'
card stock:  Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie & Basic Black
designer paper:  Halloween Nights DSP Specialty (12x12)
ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Triple Banner Punch, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Paisley Framelits Dies, Large Letters Framelits, Layering Circles Framelits, Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Yesterday was a busy day with the boys.  School got out early, so Brayden was here to play with the boys all afternoon too.   We spent several hours outside, enjoying the beautiful weather. 

When the 3 Seeley boys went home Brayden & I went to Tom's & bought a used bike for him to ride here on the farm.  Tom has tons of bicycles & Brayden was just amazed. 

 

The guys were all racing last night.  Nathan won his heat & finished 6th in the main at Webster City.  After Brayden went to bed, I burnt the midnight oil stamping!

This morning I'm off early to pick up the boys & we'll take Brayden to school.  Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping......hoping to have good mojo in creating more projects for my upcoming Halloween Treats classes.

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches'

Here is another beautiful fall card created using this month special stamp set- 'Thoughtful Branches'!

This stamp set & coordinating framelits are only available until August 31st or while supplies last only.  If you haven't purchased this stamp set yet be sure you get it ordered before it is gone.

Just look back through the post on my blog over the past month......I have tons of cards on here that I've created & posted.  

My demonstrator friend- Christy Kimball gave me this pretty card!  Check out how she used the direct to paper in the middle. She also used the new Seaside Embossing folder too.  And she used our new Layering Circles Framelits.

stamp set:  'Thoughtful Branches'
card stock:  Soft Sky, Soft Sude, Pear Pizzaz, Very Vanilla
ink:  Soft Suede, Pear Pizza
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circle Framelits, New Platform, Seaside Embossing Folder, Basic Pearl, Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a busy day with boys!  We then went to Brayden's first flag football game.  He played great & made a touchdown!  He sure is a fast runner.  When we got home from there we worked outside late on the farm with the piggies, selling a load of them.

This morning I'm off early to pick up the boys.  Deke is off early to chore & head to a meeting in Ottumwa.  Tonight the guys are going racing & Brayden will be spending the night with Grandma!  I'm not sure what we'll do....but looking forward to our evening together.

I hope you have a very special Thursday!! 

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Halloween Scares'

Oh how I love Halloween!!  So here is another upcoming Holiday Catalog sneak peek!  

This card is similar to the card that I made for my team meeting swap this past weekend! 

You can see another Haunted House card I made if you CLICK HERE!

stamp set:  'Halloween Scares' & 'Spooky Fun' (words)
card stock:  Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black & Whisper White
designer paper: Halloween Nights DSP (12x12)
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede
marker:  Crushed Curry
other:  Paper Snips (I fussy cut out the Haunted House), Dimensionals, Glue Dots, White Enamel Dots(colored them with a Black Sharpie marker)

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Yesterday was a full day with my boys!  I stayed at Manda's home with them the whole morning, as I was trying to get some things done for her at their home- as this weekend is the twins big 5th BD party!  We came out to our home right before lunch & spent the rest of the day here. 

When Masen left last night I worked on finishing up canning tomatoes!  When I got them done I was just beat....

 

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office.  I'm up early to go pick up the boys- as Nathan has an early meeting.  Tonight is my farmer night helping Deke with the piggies.  Brayden also has his first flag football game tonight too......so hoping we can get there too.

 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!! 

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Happy Birthday to Nathan!!

Today is our son, Nathan's birthday!!  We were so blessed the day he was born.

This is a photo taken last week of him & his family at their pond.  

Stampin' Up!- New Holiday Catalog Sneak Peeks!

Here are some more upcoming Holiday Sneak Peeks!  

Are you thinking Christmas yet?  Have you seen the new Holiday Catalog yet in your mail box?  Oh my gosh!  It is full of LOTS of awesome new things isn't it!!!

This is a card that made for a Leaders Swap that I'm in.  There is alot of new products here from the upcoming Holiday Catalog.

Supplies used.......

Some new things are-

• the stamp set- 'Tin of Tags' (words & snowflake) 
• the stamp set- 'Holly Berry Happiness' (bow)
• the designer paper- Presents & Pinecones
• Holly Berry Builder Punch

card stock & ink:  Real Red & Crumb Cake
other:  2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals & Glue Dot

This is a fun fold!!  The bottom half of this card opens up.  It is the same layout as THIS CARD!  Click here to see it!

Measurements-

• Real Red card stock- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"; 11 x 2 1/4"- fold in half; 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"; 1" strip for bow to punch out of

• Crumb Cake- 5 1/4 x 2"; 2 1/4 x 2 1/4"

• Whisper White- 2 3/4" strip to stamp words onto & punch out with the 2" Circle Punch; 5 1/4 x 2"- to layer inside to stamp words onto.

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Yesterday was a busy day with the boys!!  We were outside for several hours, enjoying this beautiful fall like weather we've been having!

 

Last night Susie's Hair Hut was open for business.  I got 6 hair cuts done- Deke, Brody, Drake, Nathan, Steve & Trey!!  Now to find time to get Brayden's done sometime soon.

 

After I got done with hair cuts & supper I worked on tomatoes to get canned.  

 

This morning I'm off early to go pick up all of the boys for the day.  When they all leave tonight I'll be finishing up canning tomatoes.

 

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

Stampin' Up!'- 'Christmas Magic'

Woo Hoo!  Here is another upcoming Holiday Catalog sneak peek!!  You can start ordering from this catalog beginning September 1st, 2016!!  As a demonstrator we get to pre-order from the new catalogs a month before they go live to customers.  Yes- how lucky is that!  If you'd like to become a demonstrator & join my team please CONTACT ME for more information!!!
 
This card is one that I created for a swap that I'm in with some other demonstrator friends from across the US & Canada.  I hope they like it!!  I mailed all of my cards out to Jenn last Friday!!  

I also shared this card at my team meeting on Saturday afternoon.  All of my girls got to make this card too!  Our meeting was focused around New Holiday Catalog products!  It was SOOO much fun!!

Check out my cute little snowman!! He is from the set- 'Christmas Magic' in the Holiday Catalog!!

There is alot of new products from the upcoming Holiday Catalog that I used here..... stamp set, ribbon, designer paper & snow!!  

Look at the tag- I used the pointed part of the Best Badge Punch (in the big catalog- pg. 186) to make this.

It is just soooooo cool isn't it!

 Here is how I slid the piece of paper into the punch to get the pointed end!

I love it when you can get multiple uses out of just one punch!! 

My piece of Garden Green card stock measures:  1" x 2 3/4"! 

AND look at the snow!! Check out how it sparkles!   I used the new white Mica Flakes Trio Pack- pg. 41 (pkg of 3- white, gold & green) in the Holiday Catalog!  I just used my Multipurpose Liquid Glue, added it underneath the snowman & then dipped it into a container that I put the White Mica Flakes into to make the snow!   CUTE HUH!

stamp set:  'Christmas Magic'
card stock:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White & Garden Green
designer paper:  Warmth & Cherry DSP stack (6x6)
ink:  Archival Basic Black
markers:  Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green & Pumpkin Pie
other:  3/8" Silky Taffeta Ribbon Combo pack (Cherry Cobbler & Emerald Envy)Mica Flakes Trio Pack (White, Green & Gold), Best Badge Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots 

Measurements for the card:  
*Garden Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; 2 3/4 x 3; 2 3/4 x 1
*Cherry Cobbler- 4 x 5 1/4; 2 1/4 x 2 1/2
*Whisper White- 2 x 2 1/4 
*Designer Paper- 5 1/4 x 2

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Deke & I spent most of our day yesterday in the machine shed staining our mold trim for the outside of our house/garage that we are replacing.  Then last night we all went up to Nathan & Sarah's for awhile & sat out on their patio around their fire pit.  It was nice & chilly!  The boys played football.  We went to bed early- as I was just beat.  

This morning I'm off early to pick up the 3 Seeley boys for the day, as Manda is officially back to school full time.  And Deke off early to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  Tonight when the boys go home I'll be canning tomatoes & Deke will be gone to Fairfield for a meeting.  

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

Stampin' Up!- 'Perfectly Wrapped'!

Oh what a HAPPY DAY!!  

Here is a clean & simple card I made!  I needed a quick card to send to a friend!  Isn't it bright & cheery!

Wow- these words & this flower stamp are both in the same stamp set!  I love it when there are stamp sets that coordinate & all go together like this!  Even the little circle dot stamp set around the words are in this stamp set too! 

stamp set:  'Perfectly Wrapped'
card stock:  Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Sweet Sugar Plum
ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platfrom, Layering Circles Framelits, Blossom Punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals

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Oh how I had a full day of stamping yesterday!!  I enjoyed my day, but it was a full one!  I had one of my regular monthly classes in the morning & then had a team meeting in the afternoon!  When everyone left last night I worked on getting our family room/kitchen back in order (furniture moved back where it belonged & all stamp stuff picked up).  

Sarah is gone with her cousin this weekend, so Nathan & their boys were here for lunch & supper last night.  Nathan is a great cook- so glad he came here to make supper & eat with us!   When they left last night I went to bed.  I was just beat!  

Today I'm working on catching up on mail, bookwork, emails & such this morning.  This afternoon Deke & I are going to stain trim for the outside of our house so that Makenzy can come put that on sometime soon.  Our trim & siding along the bottom edge of our home is rotten.  We are replacing it.  What a process!  Will be glad when it will be all done.  Think we about have everything now to get it done.  I need to get the trim stained, Deke is going to remove the rotten siding & then our friends Makenzy & Ben will be helping to get the rest of it all done.  

I think that Nathan & the boys are coming down again today & they can help us! 

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

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches'

Here is a single tree using the 'Thoughtful Branches' set.  It is clean & simple!  It is perfect for a guy card!  This is another way to do this card layout & make a different tree!  You can see  another idea using the same pieces of card stock, but with a totally different look by CLICKING HERE!!

Gosh.....I just love this stamp set!

stamp sets:  'Thoughtful Branches' & 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'

card stock:  Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Delightful Dijon, Very Vanilla

ink:  Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Delight Dijon

markers:  Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip

other:  Very Vanilla Thick Twine, Sponge Daubers, Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

 

Yesterday was a long day!!  I enjoyed my night getting to stamp & visit with everyone that joined me.  I was beat when they left, so ended up going to bed finally about midnight.  

 

This morning I'm gearing up for stamping all day!  I have my monthly class here this morning at our home.  And then this afternoon I have my team coming to play with new Holiday Catalog products!!  I can't wait to see everyone & stamp!!

 

I hoe you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- Detailed Floral Thinlits unite with the 'Designer Tin of Cards' stamp set!

OH how I love black & white cards.....and this one is no exception!  Isn't it very elegant & pretty!  It is perfect for many different occasions- wedding, anniversary, birthday, retirement, etc.

This card is one that everyone stamping with me at my August monthly classes will be making this month!  

Don't you just love the font & the words on the front of this card?  This 'Designer Tin of Cards' stamp set is awesome too!

stamp set:  'Designer Tin of Cards'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Basic Black
designer paper:  Pop of Pink Specialty DSP (12x12)
ink:  Black Memento
other:  Big Shot, New Platform, Precision Plate, Detailed Floral Thinlits, 2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Black Baker's Twine, Basic Pearls, Delicate White Doilies

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Yesterday was a wild day with all of the boys!!  Oh my......they are busy & keep me going 100 mph.  I was beat when they left last night- but burnt the midnight oil working on stamping stuff for my upcoming team meeting!

This morning I'm off early to spend the day having tests for my (hopefully) upcoming hysterectomy.  Originally this appointment was to be 2 weeks ago......and that sure would have worked better for me.  But somehow I hope I get everything done today that I have to do.  First I'll take care of all of the tests & dr appointment & then I'll hurry home to finish getting ready for tonight's stampin' class that I have here at our home! 

Tonight when everyone leaves after my class I'll be finishing up things for my stamp class that I have on Saturday morning & then getting ready for my Team Meeting I have all afternoon tomorrow!  

Gotta run....

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches'

Here is a clean & simple card!  It's another fall card......using the awesome stamp set- 'Thoughtful Branches'!  I did the thumping technique here.  This would make a great guy card, sympathy card, birthday card, etc. 

There are a little closer so that you can see all of the different colors!  

Oh how I love FALL!

stamp sets:  'Thoughtful Branches' & 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'

card stock:  Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Delightful Dijon, Very Vanilla

ink:  Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Delight Dijon

markers:  Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip

other:  Very Vanilla Thick Twine, Sponge Daubers, Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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I had a fun day with the boys yesterday!  Brayden went out with Papa for a couple of hours in the afternoon to grind feed & work on the farm.  When the boys went home last night I burnt the midnight oil stamping!!  I have some cute things to share with you in the coming days, using new Holiday Catalog products.

This morning all of the boys will be here early to spend the day with me.  Manda & Nathan both have early meetings.  So G'ma is going to have a busy day!!

When the boys go home tonight I'll be a busy bee getting everything finished up & ready for my upcoming stamp classes that I have here at our home this weekend.

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Flourishing Phrases'

So.....I played with a different color using the Flourishing Phrases' set.  I used Elegant Eggplant here & did the Smack Down Technique. 

You can see the another card I made using Daffodil Delight & the Smack Down Technique HERE!!

WOW- Which card do you like better?  The Daffodil Delight or the Elegant Eggplant?

They both have a totally different look- even though they are created using the same stamp set, same layout & same technique.  

stamp set:  'Flourishing Phrases'
card stock:  Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
ink:  Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive
other:  Flourishing Thinlits, Big Shot, New Platform, Precision Plate, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer

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I enjoyed my day with Brayden & Masen yesterday.  Brayden & Papa went to look at possibly trading skid loaders......so Brayden was pumped!  He can tell you all about the different skid loaders on the market. And what he didn't learn at the dealership he looked up on line when he got home.  Nathan, Sarah & the boys got their family photos taken last night at their home (around their pond).  I can't wait to hear all about it when they get here this morning.

After the boys left I burnt the midnight oil stamping!!!  I am working on swaps & shoe box swaps for my upcoming team meeting that I am hosting this weekend.

Deke is off early to chore & head to a meeting & then spend the rest of the morning in the courthouse.  

After my boys leave tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping again!!

There are no weekly races tonight in Osky, due to the Iowa State Fair going on this week.  Wow- so that means I'll have an extra night to be home.  

Gotta run.......I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!! 

Happy Stamping!!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Fresh Fruit'

Awhh.......yummy!  I love strawberries.  

Check out this cute card & fun fold I did here.  This is another one of the cards that everyone joining me at my August monthly classes is getting to make. 

Did you notice the pretty red ribbon?  It is a sneak peek from the upcoming Holiday Catalog too.  It is called- Real Red 3/4" Stitched Ribbon.  I love the pretty white stitching along the edge.  It is very elegant!

stamp set:  'Fresh Fruit'
card stock:  Real Red, Old Olive, Whisper White
designer paper:  Fruit Stand DSP (12x12)
ink:  Real Red, Old Olive
other:  Big Shot, Layering Squares Framelits, Magnetic Platform, Sparkling Embossing Folder, New Platform, Best Badge Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Real Red Stitched ribbon, Simply Scored Scoring Tool

Look at the ends of the 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY' banner.  I made the ends this way by using the Best Badge Punch.  

Dimensions for this fun  fold are:
**Real Red card stock- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 1 1/4" & 5 1/2".  I then just folded the front fold forward.  This is another form a "Z Fold" card.  

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Yesterday I spent the whole day working on bookwork for stamping stuff & placing orders.  I then burnt the midnight oil stamping, using some NEW Holiday Catalog things for my upcoming team meeting I have this weekend.

This morning the 2 Wood boys will be here early to spend the day with me.  We're gonna go out & help Papa with the baby piggies for awhile too.  

Tonight when the boys go home I will be a stamping away!!  I hope to have some good mojo in creating with my New Catalog pre-order!!

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

Stampin' Up!- Another Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek

Here is another sneak peek to share with you today!!  

Oh my....I love the upcoming holidays- fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas....AND our upcoming NEW Holiday Catalog is jam packed full of cool new things!! 

Check out this Halloween card that I made for a monthly swap I'm in with some demonstrator friends.  I hope they like it!!  I think it turned out really cute!!

Brody & Drake had a blast stamping along with me when I was making these cards last week.  I wish I would have gotten a photo of it to share.  It was precious!!

stamp set:  'Halloween Scares' & 'Halloween Treats'- upcoming Holiday Catalog
card stock:  Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black & Whisper White
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede
marker:  Crushed Curry
other:  Paper Snips (I fussy cut out the Haunted House), Halloween Night Baker's Twine (Pumpkin Pie/Black), Halloween Night Enamel Dots (Pumpkin Pie), Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Here are my piles of houses.....as I was in the process of creating them for my swap!

Check out how I cut apart this stamp- 'Halloween Treats'.....I wanted to get the most use out of it without having to use a marker for each section.  I did have to find an additional block to put one of the stamps on.  the other 2 are mounted on each end, as you can see here!

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Yesterday was a fun day of stamping with many that joined me for my 2 stamp classes.  Lynda & Devonee were awesome hostesses with lots of yummy food & great help.

When I left my stamp class I drove to Vinton to join everyone at the races!  Nathan got 2nd in his heat & 3rd in the main.

This morning Deke is off to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I think I'm home alone today.  I still have all of my things from my monthly class to unload from the car & then I have several errands to run.  When I get home I'll be placing orders, getting caught up on farm bookwork & laundry!  

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