Weekly Deals- July 15-21, 2014!

Check out these cute punch art balloons!

Hello!

Happy Monday!!

Here is one of the cards everyone stamping with me this past week got to make.

Isn't it a cute birthday card.....

and it even has a fun fold too! 

Check out the balloons.

They are made using an Owl Builder Punch (foot) as the stem of the balloon.

And I used the Small Oval Punch for the balloon itself.

And then added a little line for the balloon indent made with the White Gel Pen.

Check out the cute scalloped edge on this card.

It is created with the Rotary Addition Small Scalloped Blade.

'Age Awareness'

cs:  Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Strawberry Slush, Crushed Curry

dp:  Confetti Celebration

ink:  Basic Gray

supplies:  Owl Builder Punch, Small Oval Punch, Small Scalloped Blade with Rotary Addition for Stampin' Trimmer, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, White Gel Pen, White Baker's Twine

REMINDER:

The Stampin' Up! Special for the month of July is-

Buy 3 pkgs of 12x12 CS (value $10.95 each) & get the 4th pkg for FREE!

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 What a fun time stamping everyone had yesterday!

I enjoyed my day making cards & I think that everyone else did too!

How blessed I am that I get to share my love of stamping with so many friends!

Brayden stayed with us last night so we could see each other before I leave.

We are headed to town later for his swimming lessons 

& we will stop by to see the Seeley's a bit too.

Then I'm headed home to work on swaps, do laundry & pack my bags.

I'll soon be on my way to our 2014 Stampin' Up! Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah!

I'll pick up my mom later & we'll be meeting Lynda & Hanna in Des Moines.

We are staying at a hotel tonight, as our flight leaves at 6 am in the morning.

I'm excited to get to go to convention to see many of my Stampin' Up! friends.

And I'm especially blessed to get to enjoy the week with so many of my downline & adoptees.

Plus my mom, sister Beckie & niece Ginny will also be coming along with us too.

They will be sight-seeing while we are at classes.

I will be posting daily on my blog while I'm gone- 

but it will not be at any set time each day.

So be sure to check back when you have time!

 I'll be sharing pictures of my convention swaps this week!

Plus pictures of convention highlights & some sight seeing photos too.

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

A 'Work of Art'

Hello!

The stamp set used here is one of my favorites.

It is just so versatile!

I'm also showing you another Ombre affect created with using 

just one ink pad & shadow stamping to create the different shades. 

Isn't it simple- but oh so cute!

'Work of Art'

cs:  Pool Party, Whisper White & Bermuda Bay

ink:  Bermuda Bay

supplies:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (Small heart), 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Tag Topper Punch, Coastal Cabana Twine, dimensionals, glue dots

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Jamie & Jake had such an awesome princess birthday party for Ella yesterday!

It was so fun!

I'm glad I got to go.

Brayden went with me & the Seeley family was also there- 

so the boys had a fun time playing together.

Many of my family members got to meet Trey for the first time.

It was great to see Jeff too- (since the party was at his home).

He is gaining after his motorcycle accident.

He has a long ways to go- but look good & was happy to see everyone.

It is just still unbelievable that he is still on this earth.

Ok- I have gotta run....

I've still got some cutting left to do & then need to pack up & get the car loaded.

As I'm off to Hiawatha soon for my class there.

Sammi & Wendee are my hostesses today.

We have a big group coming & I can't wait to spend my afternoon stamping with all of them.

I burnt the midnight oil again last night working on convention swaps.

And I know I'll be doing the same thing tonight trying to get everything done.

I will have everything all cut & stamped before I leave- 

but will be assembling many of my swaps after I get to Salt Lake City.

Gosh......one more sleep at home tonight- in my own bed

& then tomorrow night we head out.

I am excited about going- but also already worrying about getting home sick for my family.

Woo Hoo- I have several of my downline & adoptee's going with me this year!!

PLUS- my mom will be going with me too.

And then my sister Beckie & niece Ginny are coming out on Thursday

to spend some time with us too.

We are all looking forward to convention & also getting to do some 
sight-seeing in the beautiful city of Salt Lake City, Utah!

 I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Groovy Love'

Hello!

Here is a clean & simple card with 3 hearts in a row!

 'Groovy Love'

cs:  Whisper White, Bermuda Bay & Pool Party

ink:  Bermuda Bay

supplies:  Sweetheart punch, dimensionals, glue dot, 1/4" White Cotton ribbon

 We have Ella's 1st birthday party today!

Looking forward to seeing my sisters, nieces & nephews today.

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

A 'Beautiful Bunch' Ombre card.....

Hello!

Here is another 'Beautiful Bunch' Ombre card I did in oranges.

 'Beautiful Bunch', 'Dotty Angles' & 'Four You'

cs: Old Olive, Tangelo Twist, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango & Cajun Craze

ink: Tangelo Twist

supplies:  Fringe Scissors, 7/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, Fun Flower Punch, 

dimensionals, glue dots, Tangelo Twist ribbon

Don't you love the different hues of orange together on this Ombre card?

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I had a fun night stamping with everyone lat night at our home.

We had a good time!
Bless Betty & Cindy for bringing yummy snacks for everyone!
 

I think I'm finally home today & will be cutting card stock for my class I have on Sunday.

AND hopefully get to work on some swaps for convention.

I have tons to do!
 

The guys race tonight in Columbus Junction.
I wish them luck.

I don't think I'll be going.

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

New Clearance Rack items added!

A lovely bunch of flower with 'Pictogram Punches'!!

Good morning!!

Awhh....isn't this little flower pot so cute with these little flowers.

And the best part is again that there is a punch 

that matches this stamp set!!

' Pictogram Punches' & 'And Many More'

cs:  Old Olive, Calypso Coral, Whisper White

dp:  Park Lane Designer Paper

ink:  Calypso Coral

markers:  Old Olive & Calypso Coral

supplies:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (flower), Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Word Window Punch, Calypso Coral Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones

They boys & I sure had a fun time together yesterday!

Nathan got 6th place last night- but is all on one piece- so we are thankful for that.

Tonight I have monthly Stampin' Night here at our home.

LOTS to do yet to finish getting ready yet.

I can't wait to see everyone that is joining me.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A clean & simple- 'Age Awareness' card!

Hello!

Ok.....so you all know that I love black & white cards.

 This is a fun gray & white birthday card.

What do you think of it?

I think the font on this new Photopolymer stamp set is so cute!

And this new little star punch is one of my favorites too.

 'Age Awareness'

cs:  Smokey Slate, Basic Gray, Whisper White

ink:  Basic Gray

supplies:  Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (Small Star), dimensionals, glue dots

Deke is gone all day to meetings in Mt. Pleasant.

I am headed to Manda's this morning to keep the twins

so that Manda & Trey can go to his appointment.

 Tonight we are off to the races to cheer on Nathan.

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

Another Christmas stamp set now available!

Check out this new Photopolymer stamp set!

It is available while supplies last only!!
 "Christmas Bliss"- #138897= $15.95

Another new Photopolymer stamp set- just for boys!

"Dear Hearts" Photopolymer Stamp Set 

Item #138157= $25.95
This is available while supplies last only!

'Beauty of the Season'

 JUST RELEASED for Christmas in July!! 

Here is a sneak peek! 

As this is a new stamp set that will be in the Holiday Catalog- 

but you can order it early!

"BEAUTY of the SEASON" - Wood #135776 or Clear #135779 

 

This weeks "Weekly Deals"- July 8-14, 2014

Here is a beautiful sunflower!

Hello!!

Here is a bright & cheery card using alot of new products.

Does this flower look like a sunflower or a daisy?

These are a couple of my favorite colors....love yellow & brown together.

Maybe it is because they are more fall colors 

& that is my favorite time of the year! 

 'Beautiful Bunch', 'Dotty Angles' & 'A Dozen Thoughts'

cs:  So Saffron, Hello Honey, Old Olive & Chocolate Chip

ink:  Chocolate Chip

supplies:  Fringe Scissors, 7/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, Fun Flower Punch, 

dimensionals, glue dots

Don't you just love it when SU! coordinates a stamp set & a punch together!

I sure do!!

It just makes creating so easy.

**To make the leaves on the flower I just punched a flower out of the 

Old Olive card stock & cute off 2 of the petals.  

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Brayden did a great job at swimming lessons yesterday.

He passed & is now in the 2nd class (in the 4ft. water).

He got to jump off the diving board & all!

And he is the youngest kid in his class- so that is pretty cool!

 

I'm off to get my hair cut this morning & finish running the errands 

that we didn't get done yesterday.

We take hogs to the locker this afternoon.

 Brayden is spending the day with Aunt Kathy today

& will be here late this afternoon.

We won't be selling hogs tonight- so I'll have the night off!

So I hope that means that I get alot of stamping done.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!

SUSIE

'Groovy Love' with the Sweetheart Punch

Hello!

I've been working on cards for my classes this week 

& I've also been trying to figure out my swaps for convention.

This is one of my convention swaps.

I love this new heart punch & coordinating stamp set- 'Groovy Love'.

 Are you wondering where I got those little hearts from?

They are pieces that fell out of the New Border Punch.

They are a perfect size for adding to a card like this & I love them.

 'Groovy Love' & 'Peace, Love & Cupcake'

cs:  Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White

ink:  Black Mememto Pad

supplies:  Hearts Border Punch, Sweetheart Punch, dimensionals, glue dots

Brayden & I are off to run errands this morning.....

the bank, the recycle center, Dollar General, the Farm Bureau office, etc.

Then Brayden has swimming lessons too- 

so I'll take him to those.  

Deke has a meeting this morning & one tonight-

 so he'll be home long enough to chore & shower in between & leave again.

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

'Zoo Babies' for Trey!

Hello!

Manda wanted to design thank you notes to send for Trey's baby gifts.

This is the cute card that we designed.

She knew which stamp set she wanted to use.

She also knew she wanted to use a green/blue & this alphabet embossing folder.

So we just kind of played & added & changed & came up with this card.

Isn't it super cute!

And working together on this reminded me of how much I miss

Manda being my helper & stamping with her.

We definitely need to stamp together more often.

 'Zoo Babies' & 'Lots of Thanks'

cs:  Coastal Cabana, Basic Gray, Whisper White

dp:  Neutrals Designer Series Stack (Basic Gray)

ink:  Basic Gray

supplies:  2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch,

Word Window Punch- (used scissor snips to flag the end of it),

dimensionals, glue dots, Big Shot, Alphabet Press Embossing Folder

  Here is the pile I got cut & stamped for her- 

so she is now ready to assemble them when she has time.

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We enjoyed getting to see many of Deke's family yesterday.

Especially the little ones.....my how they have grown since we saw them at Christmas.

We did miss our New Jersey/Pennsylvania Wood Family though.

I have been a stampin' fool!!

Oh my gosh.....I have some super cute/fun cards to share 

with everyone joining me this week to stamp!

I know they'll be using lots of new stamp sets, ribbons, designer papers, punches-

all products that they haven't got to play with yet!

I am headed to N. Liberty here soon for my monthly class there.

Denise is my hostess & I can't wait to see everyone & stamp!!

Gotta run.....still lots to do before I head out the door.

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE