Baby wipes.......have multiple uses!

Good morning!  
I'm off to a workshop in Hiawatha today.  Sandy & Ruth are co-hostessing.  They have several friends coming.  I can't wait to stamp with all of them!!

Here is one of the cards that they will be stamping today.  It is created with the single stamp- 'Tweet Leaves' from the Holiday Catalog.  I created a stamp pad using 3 folded baby wipes & add circles of various ink refills directly onto them to create this multicolored image.  

This is a beautiful technique to do with leaves or anything that is a solid type image that you don't want to have to color each image in with markers.   

Check out this layout!  It is called a tri-fold with a twist.  I first saw this layout at convention on a display board & later Shelli Gardner posted one on her blog.  I think that this makes a pretty fall card.

'Tweet Leaves' & 'Embellished Events'
cs:  Soft Suede, Early Espresso, More Mustard, Cajun Crazy, Naturals Ivory
ink:  Soft Suede
various ink refills- Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake
supplies:  Big Shot, Window Framelits, Autumn Accents die, Cotton ribbon, Lacy Brocade embossing folder, Antique brads, dimensionals, Paper Piercing tool, Piercing mat, Festive Paper Piercing Pack, Word Window punch, Little Labels punch pack, Champagne Shimmer paint spray mix (gotta have that sparkle & bling)!

I spent the day yesterday working on my Stamp 'Til You Cramp projects!!  WOW- I'm EXCITED!!  I have LOTS of cool things to share with those that are attending that day.  Believe me- you'll be going home with TONS of really neat projects!  Be sure you are registered by this Wednesday if you are planning to come, as this is the last day you can sign up.

We got almost 1" of rain in the past 24 plus hours & it is still coming.....just nice & easy.  YIPEE!!!  What a nice treat.  I loved hearing the thunder & rain coming down.  Sounds we have not heard much of at all this year.  We'll take what we can get......but we need lots more rain.  I am not complaining though- at least we were blessed with this!

Hope you enjoy your Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

Another "Greeting Card Kids" card

Good morning!

Everyone attending my workshops this months has to make a choice.  They can either make this Halloween girl or the Christmas girl.  That is a hard decision I know!!   They are both really cute!

So- here is the same card that I posted yesterday, but I used Pumpkin Pie designer paper along the edges & I used a different stamp from this set.  What a cute little witch!  HUH!

'Greeting Card Kids' & Teeny Tiny Wishes'

cs:  Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake, Naturals White

Brights Designer Series Paper Pack

ink:  Black Stazon

markers: Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip

supplies:  Big Shot, Chevron Embossing folder, word window punch, Modern Label punch, 2 1/2" circle punch, Designer Ribbon slides, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, 2 way glue pen, Dimensionals, glue dot, Blender pens, Wild Wasabi Stitched ribbon

 I think she is just adorable too!!
I colored her with blender pens & markers to give her a more subtle look.
I used the top of my stamp case as my color palate & scribbled the markers on top of it (using the brush tipped (wide) end), then picked up the colors with my blender pen & colored onto the stamped image.
I used Naturals White card stock.  
NOTE:  Very Vanilla & Whisper White card stock don't work well when trying to watercolor.  Our watercolor paper would have been the best choice, but the piece of cardstock I stamped this image onto is on the inside of the card & measures 5 1/2" x 3 1/8".

I didn't have any bladder or kidney infection when I went to the dr yesterday- so guess that is good news!  I do have a cyst on my ovary & hoping it goes away on it's own soon or I will be going back to the dr next week for an ultrasound & the next step.  Thanks for notes & phone calls checking on me!  I am still really sore & tired.   Hope to be back to normal soon!

I am planning to be home all day today!!  LOTS to do to plan my big upcoming Stamp 'Til You Cramp!  I have more ideas to share then we have time to do that day, so have to get things narrowed down.

Have a great weekend!!

Happy Stamping!

ENJOY!
SUSIE

'Greeting Card Kids'

Good morning!
No boys today....Manda has the day off & gets to stay home with them.  She has had Parent Teachers Conferences the past 2 nights, so nice she is home & will get an extra day with them.

I've been having lower back pain & lower abdominal pain since Monday & it is getting worse so I'm off to the dr today.  Praying it isn't anything too serious- I don't have time to be sick.  I am also tired of hurting so bad though.

We all had a FUN time stamping last night!!  Glad to see those that joined me.  Everyone stamped some cute cards!!  Here is one of them.......I love this cute little 'Greeting Card Kids' Christmas/Winter girl. 

'Greeting Card Kids' & Teeny Tiny Wishes'

cs:  Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake, Naturals White

Brights Designer Series Paper Pack

ink:  Black Stazon

markers: Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip

supplies:  Big Shot, Chevron Embossing folder, word window punch, Modern Label punch, 2 1/2" circle punch, Designer Ribbon slides, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, 2 way glue pen, Dimensionals, glue dot, Blender pens, Wild Wasabi Stitched ribbon

This is a window card.
I punched the window out of the front that opens up with the 2 1/2" circle punch.
I think this little girl is just adorable!

I love the softened look of coloring with markers & blender pens.

Have a great day!

Happy Stamping!

ENJOY!
SUSIE

'Full of Blessings'- such a beautiful card!

Good morning.

Busy day today getting everything finished up for my Stampin' Night here tonight!  Looking forward to seeing the gals & stamping with them.

Here is one of the cards that we'll be stamping tonight.  I love this stamp set.  And several of the stamps within this set will work perfectly for the layout that I did for this card.

'Full of Blessings' & 'Seasonal Sayings'

cs:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Naturals Ivory

ink:  Black Stazon

various colors of markers

supplies:  Big Shot, Argle Embossing folder, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Jewelry Tag punch, paper-pirecing mat, paper-piercing tool, silver brads, Very Vanilla Seam Binding ribbon, Crumb Cake Seam Binding ribbon, Early Espresso 1/2" stitched ribbon, Victoria Crochet trim, glue dot, dimensionals

This is a pull-up card!

 It opens like a hinge.

Here are 2 of the other stamps in this set that you could use too.
This is the border punch that is in the set.

 AND here is the wreath.
Isn't it pretty!  It is punched out with the 2 1/2" circle punch. 

Which layout is your favorite?

 Hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping!

ENJOY!

SUSIE

Another 'Watercolor Winter' pinecone

Good morning!

Here is another Christmas card that I created using the 'Watercolor Winter' stamp set.  I really like this card & debated on it being one of my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack cards.   But I used this layout then with the Holly & Berries instead.  It is the last Christmas Stamp-a-Stack card that I posted yesterday- so note that they are the same layout! 

'Watercolor Winter' & 'Greetings of the Season'

cs:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake & Very Vanilla

ink:  Always Artichoke & Early Espresso

supplies:  Big Shot, Lacy Brocade embossing folder, Label Collections framelits, sponge & dimensionals, Crumb Cake Seam Binding ribbon, glue dot, Champagne Shimmer Paint/Spray

Late yesterday afternoon Deke & I went to the visitation of our classmates mom- Sarah Smithart.   Sarah use to be the cook at Sigourney & then worked at our local vet office- PLUS much more in our community!  She will be missed by many!  Then when we got home we changed clothes & off we went to load hogs & got in late.  We did get a little bit of rain last night- which was very welcomed- even though we got wet standing in line at the visitation.  We are suppose to get some more on Saturday & pray we do! 

Today "bright & early" I have all 3 boys, as Nathan & Manda both have to be at school early for meetings.  I think that Brayden is going to go ride in the combine with Uncle Jerry & Aunt Kathy for awhile later this morning.  Deke will be out of town for a long meeting all day.  AND MAYBE if I am lucky the twins will take a nap & I can get some card stock folded & big shot things cut for my Stampin' Night I have here tomorrow night.  

Hope you have a great day!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

'Watercolor Winter' Holly & Berries

Good morning.....
Here is my last Christmas 'Stamp-a-Stack' card.
I had a hard time trying to decide if I wanted this going with the stems up or down.  But I wanted the ribbon below- so chose this way.  

'Watercolor Winter' & 'Greetings of the Season'
cs:  Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke & Very Vanilla
ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke & Early Espresso
supplies:  Big Shot, Lacy Brocade embossing folder, Labels Collection Framelits, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding ribbon, glue dots, dimensionals, Champagne Shimmer Paint/Spray, Blender pen

Busy day yesterday......

• Took Drake to the dr. for an ear infection & got meds.  
• While we were out we went to the Manor House to see Ford & Juanita McFarlan.  It was Ford's 92nd birthday!!!  He said that seeing the twins made his day!  Both Ford & Juanita had to hold the boys- so cute!  We'll have to go visit them there more often.  We also got to see Barb & Gary McFarlan too while there- so that was an added treat.  Ford & Juanita are dear family friends of both Deke & mine.  They were best friends of my grandparents, plus their kids (Gary & Sue) were friends of my parents & Juanita worked at Deke's grandma's bank for years.  Quite a history! 
•  We met Papa Deke at the Pizza Ranch for lunch & ran into Beth & Josh, so ate with them.  
• Then stopped by the courthouse to get our flu shots & say hi to many friends there before getting back home. 
• I cut the twins hair last night & the Seeley family ate super with us.  Then twins spent the night with us as Manda had a terrible migraine.  Hope she feels better this morning.  

I am hoping the boys & I can go outside for a walk & swing today if it gets warm enough & not too windy.  We sell hogs tonight & I'm going right to bed when we get done & crash!!  It has been a long past few week & not much sleep here. 

Hope you have a fabulous day!!
Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

A CUTE photo of the twins!

 

Here is another photo of the 3 boys that Steven took.

My 3 farm boys!

Love it!

'Watercolor Winter' Pincones......

Happy Monday everyone!

WOW- I had a fun workshop yesterday with Shelly & everyone who joined us!  What a great afternoon of sharing my love of stamping!!  I think everyone had fun & liked all of the cards that we made!! 

Here is the 2nd of my 'Watercolor Winter' Christmas Stamp-a-Stack cards.   It is similar to a card that a demonstrator friend Dawn made & I saw clear back in July.  So I CASED (Copy And Share Everything) her layout, but changed the colors & the technique part of it!!  I love Early Espresso & Crumb Cake together- I don't think I can ever get tired of them.  They are perfect combos for this wintery card.

'Watercolor Winter' & 'Greetings of the Season'
cs:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake & Very Vanilla
ink:  Always Artichoke & Early Espresso
supplies:  Big Shot, Lacy Brocade embossing folder, sponge & dimensionals

Oh.... I am ready for my boys!  
I hope you have a good week!
Be sure to stop back by tomorrow for my last Christmas Stamp-a-Stack card.

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

A 'Watercolor Winter' Poinsettia......one of my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack cards!

Good morning!  Yesterday was National Card Making Day!  Did you make any cards?  I hope many of you did.  I know that I got a message from Maggie that she did!!  Her note to me on doing this just made my day!!! 

Gosh- I stamped alot yesterday- every spare minute I could all day long, working on cards for workshops I have this month.   BUT I also played, read lots of books & enjoyed the twins too!

AND I still have TONS more creating & cutting to do this month as I have my Annual Fall Stamp 'Til You Cramp Stamp Camp coming up on October 27th!!  WoooHOOO!!  I have several signed up for this big annual Fall Stamp Camp, but I still have a few spots left if you'd like to join me.  Deadline for registering for it is next Sunday, October, 14th.  I promise it will be amazing- you won't want to miss it!

The above Poinsettia card is one of my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack cards that I created earlier this week.  I LOVE this stamp set!  I love 2-step stamping.  I think this is really elegant!

'Watercolor Winter' & 'Greetings of the Season'
cs:  Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke & Very Vanilla
ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke & Early Espresso
supplies:  Big Shot, Lacy Brocade embossing folder, Window Framelits Collection,  2 1/2" Circle Punch, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding ribbon, Gold Marker, glue dots, dimensionals, Champagne Shimmer Paint/Spray

 I did the masking technique to make the Poinsettia.

Ok.......still have card stock to cut, supply list to type up & things to pack up & load for Shelly's workshop today......so got to literally run!!  

I have 6 amazing cards created & a darling little pumpkin/sucker holder to share with her & her friends today.  (Plus everyone else that is coming to any workshops that I have this month- you'll get to make these same projects.)  I can't wait to see everyone & share!

Hope you have a wonderful day!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY! 

SUSIE

'Chock-Full of Cheer' Candy Canes

Good morning!

This is another one of my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack cards.  This is #3 of my set of cards using 'Chock-Full of Cheer'. 

'Chock-Full of Cheer'
cs:  Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Crumb Cake & Whisper White
ink:  Cherry Cobbler & Gumball Green
Be Good Cheer Designer Paper
supplies:  Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framlits, Gumball Green Stitched Satin ribbon, dimensionals, glut dot, 2 way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, scissor snips

I sure like this stamp set.  And I love this Be of Good Cheer Designer Paper! 

Tomorrow I'll start posting my last 3 card created with 'Watercolor Winter'.
 
I enjoyed my day with all 3 boys yesterday.

It was hard for them to understand they couldn't go out to play since it was so cold.

Drake threw a little fit.

We may have to play in the garage all winter!

The twins will be here soon, as Manda & Steve have a wedding today,

so the boys will be spending the day with Mamma again.

I have some more cards to create & lots of cutting to do.

i will make the most of my time today so I can get some sleep tonight!

So far I have some cute things created for Shelly's workshop tomorrow!

My mojo was flowing last night- hope to continue that today!!

It sure is cold outside. 
 I was hoping for a longer fall.
I am not ready for winter- hope it warms back up.

We started our furnace before we went to bed last night.

I think the guys froze at the races.

Nathan didn't draw well, but Deke said he looked good though!

He started 16th & got 8th with no cautions- so that is good.

Wish him loads of luck for tonight.

Gotta run.....lots to do today. 

I hope you have a great day!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

More 'Chock-Full of Cheer' Christmas card

Good morning!  What a busy week...... been working on multiple projects for upcoming events that I have this month, plus everything else.....Yikes....my stamp studio is a disaster!  Next week I'll find time to get it cleaned up.  

Today I wanted to share this ornament card.  It is another card I created  for my Christmas Stamp-a-stack.

'Chock-Full of Cheer'
cs:  Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green & Whisper White
ink:  Cherry Cobbler & Gumball Green
Be Good Cheer Designer Paper
supplies:  Big Shot, Strips Embossing folder, Rhinestone, Gumball Green Stitched Satin ribbon, 1 3/4" Circle punch, dimensionals, glut dot

  It is so bright & cheery!!

 

I have to share this awesome picture that Steven took of our boys!!
Drake, Brody & Brayden in our front yard.
We borrowed the tractor & wagon from our friends- Larry & Marilyn.
I LOVE IT!

BUSY weekend & I am not going to be able to do everything!

Nathan races in Osky tonight & tomorrow night for the Annual Musco Lighting Fall Challenge.

In over 20 years I never missed this race. 

This year I can't do it.

I hate missing it!!!

I will be here at home- waiting on text messages from Deke as to what is going on & cheering for him from home.

Wishing him lots of LUCK!!

I have all 3 of my boys today.........so looking forward to that.

Tonight I'll be in my stamp studio working on cards for Sundays workshop.

Tomorrow I have the twins all day.

Sunday I'm in Iowa City sharing with Shelly & her friends!!  

 Gosh- it is gonna be a COLD weekend.

I LOVE fall- but not ready for below freezing temps already.

Hope you have a great weekend!!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Chock-Full of Cheer (mittens)

Good morning!

Here is one of my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack cards created with 'Chock-Full of Cheer'.  

'Chock-Full of Cheer'
cs:  Very Vanilla, Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler
Be of Good Cheer Designer Paper
ink:  Cherry Cobbler & Gumball Green
supplies:  Gumball Green Stitched ribbon, 2 1/2" Circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Paper Piercing tool, Mat Pack, Mitten Builder punch, 2 way glue pen & Dazzling Diamonds Glitter. 

I think that this is a cute Christmas card!

The other 2 cards that I made with this set for my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack class are made with the ornament & the candy canes......be watching for them to be posted.

I want to show you a cute photo of Papa Deke & his 3 boys.

When one sat on the 4-wheeler with him, they all had too.

It was just too cute!

Drake (13 months), Brayden (4 1/2) & Brody (13 months)

How lucky we are to see them all almost daily & how lucky they are to get to come to the farm to spend time with Grandma & Papa. 

We are truly blessed!

Busy day today.....the twins have an appointment this morning & then Deke & I have a supper/meeting tonight, in which my sister Beckie will be joining us.
I will be burning the midnight oil in my stamp studio when we get home tonight.

I hope you all have a fabulous day!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Another 'Snowflake Soiree' card

Good morning!
 Here is the last of my 3 snowflake cards for my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack.  This is probably my favorite!!

'Snowflake Soiree'
cs:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
ink:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
supplies:  Early Espresso Tulle, Large Pearl, sponge, 2 1/2" Circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, dimensionals, glue dot

I just love the aged look of this card.  It is totally me! 

Last night we sold hogs & I stamped late after we got in.  I got my 3 cards created for my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack using the 'Watercolor Winter' set.   I think they turned out cute!!  I will be posting pictures of them later this week.

Woohoo!  Today I'm home all day & night.  When the twins leave I have to spend my night stamping in my studio.  I pray that I have good mojo!  I still have 3 more Christmas cards to create for my Stamp-a-Stack & I have to create everything that we are doing for my workshop on Sunday.  I still have tons to do!!  The rest of the week is going to be crazy!!  Tomorrow night we will be attending a supper/meeting- introducing my sister Beckie Appleget whom is running for Keokuk County Auditor; Friday night we race in Osky at the Musco Lighting Fall Challenge; Saturday I have the twins all day as Manda & Steve have a wedding; (we race that night too- but I'll be staying home to keep the boys & stamp) and Sunday I'll be in IC for my workshop there.  Shelly is the hostess.  And I'm EXCITED about seeing everyone & sharing!

Well- I'm running late this morning so gotta go.

Hope you have a fabulous day!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE