Here is a sneak peek!

Here are the NEW 2016-2018 In Colors!!  

They are available to purchase on June 1st!! 

I just love them!!  

They are all beautiful!

Another beautiful ROSE!

Check out this pretty sponged rose! I love it!!

How did I do it?

• I cut the Rose/Leaves thinlit from the Rose Garden Thinlit die, using Whisper White card stock, creating a rose stencil.
• I laid the rose stencil onto a piece of Whisper White card stock that measured 3 3/4 x 5".
• Using our sponge daubers I started in the center of the Rose & worked my way to the outside edges- sponging onto the whole rose- inside & a little outside the edges of it.  (Be careful to not let the rose stencil move, as you want to keep it in place, so that when you are finished sponging you have the white outline of the rose stencil- as shown above.)

1. I started with the Daffodil Delight ink- all over the whole rose.
2. Then used the Pumpkin Pie ink in the center of the rose.
3. Then used the Pear Pizzazz on the leaves.
   

stamp set:  'Rose Wonder'
card stock:  Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Whisper White
ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Archival Basic Black
other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Precision Plate, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Sponge Daubers, Dimesionals

You can CLICK HERE to read about the Rose framelit stencil that I used above.  It sure didn't go to waste!  I got 2 cards & 2 different roses, with different techniques out of using just one stencil. 

Here is the beautiful rose card I made using the rose stencil I had left over from the above card!  You can check out the details about this card that are posted on my blog HERE!

This Rose was what I used for the template for the top rose card at the beginning of this post.  

• I put Versamark Ink all over the Rose thinlit cut out.
• I put Clear Embossing Powder all over it.
• I heated it with the Heating Tool.  (It is shiny & very pretty in person!)
• I attached it directly to the Whisper White card stock using a 2 Way Glue Pen (RETIRING). 

If you have any questions about either of these cards- don't hesitate to comment below or you can email me HERE!  

QUESTION:  
What stamp set did the words I used come from?  

• WOO HOO!!  They are also out of the 'coordinating Rose Wonder' stamp set.    
• I LOVE it when Stampin' Up! coordinates products like this!

Both of these rose card were projects everyone at my Spring Fling got to make!

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We went to Brayden's last soccer game last night before we headed to the races.  Brayden's team won!  He started baseball practice this week too- so we'll be going to those games soon.

Nathan won his heat & came in 2nd in the main at the races.  It was a good night for him!  He looked really good!  Now for him to keep it up!  They are going racing again tonight in Donnellson.  I hope he has good luck down there.  Mark, Sarah & the boys will be going with him.  Deke & I will be home to work on the farm. 

It was a late when the races were over & then I went & got groceries afterwards too......so it was after midnight when I pulled into our driveway.  I had a whole car load to carry into the house & get everything put away.  It was a short night for me on Tuesday night (as Mr. Trey didn't want to sleep)- so I was beat & need to get some sleep.  I put the cold things away & emptied the sacks, so I still have alot of groceries I need to get put away this morning. 

I'm off to pick up my boys for the day- all except for Drake.  He has an allergy appointment with Dr. Ron today.  I am hoping that all goes well.

Then tonight when the boys are all gone I'll be headed out the farm & help Deke mark, sort & sell hogs.  So it will be a late night being gone again.  

Gotta run.....
I hope you have a very special Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Bloomin' Hearts'

Check out this elegant card!  It is simple, but very pretty!  It is just stunning in person.

It could be for a wedding or any special occasion.  It was one of my Spring Fling projects.  The combination of the lace heart & the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper are beautiful!  It just sparkles!

stamp set: 'Petite Pairs' (RETIRING)
card stock:  Blackberry Bliss (RETIRING), Whisper White, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper
ink:  Blackberry Bliss (RETIRING)
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Precision Plate, Scalloped Oval Punch (RETIRING), Large Oval Punch (RETIRING), Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Paper Trimmer (to cut rectangle out of center)

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Yesterday was a busy day with the boys.  We played outside alot!  Last night Susie's Hair Hut was open to get Nathan's hair cut.  The 3 Seeley boys spent the night & we played outside until almost dark.  

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to a meeting.  I'll be home all day with the boys.  Tonight we're all headed to the races to cheer on Nathan!  Hopefully he has a good night of racing!

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A 'Grateful Bunch' flowers

Check out these pretty daisy flowers!  This is a really cool stamp set & I love that it has a coordinating punch to go with it.  Yellow flowers are probably my favorite! 

***Notice the doily here behind the flowers.....it is one of our Metallic Doilies turned over.  This is actually the back side of it- but it is white- so worked perfect there for a neat added accent on this card.

Usually I put words on the outside of my cards & the inside of them too.  But here I didn't add any words.  I just couldn't find a spot to put them that I liked.  Everything that I tried I thought took away from the flowers.

This card is actually one I originally created for my Spring Fling.  BUT- I didn't end up using it.  I used one like it, but it was Melon Mambo colored & I'll share that one sometime here on my blog so that you can see it too.  
 
stamp set:  'Grateful Bunch'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Vellum
ink:  Crushed Curry, Old Olive
other:  Blossom Bunch Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch (retiring), Whisper White Satin ribbon (retiring), Basic Rhinestones, Iced Rhinestones (retiring), Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Metallic Doilies (used the back side of it)

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Yesterday was a busy day with the boys.  They played yesterday morning outside & I pulled a few weeds.  It was late last night when the boys were all gone.  I then burnt the midnight oil working on stamping stuff!  And I still have piles to catch up on yet. 

I'm off this morning to pick up the boys for the day.  Tonight we have the 3 Seeley boys all night long, as Manda & Steve has tickets to go see Garth Brooks in concert.  LUCKY them!!  Garth is a great entertainer & we love his songs.  The boys are happy they get to have a slumber party at Grandma & Papa's.  Drake asks almost weekly for a slumber party!! 

Gotta run....

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

A cute Bear!

Check out this cute bear!!  He is so stinkin' cute!  This card was one of my Spring Fling projects.  I wasn't sure what to do with this set so I found a couple of cute cards on Pinterest & combined them with my own little add on's, thus I came up with this card.  I can't wait to find time to play with this set & coordinating framelits some more. 

Papa Bear is perfect for any special guy in your life!  And I have many visions for the little bear!

Check out the Pine Trees & coordinating punch.  These are both on the retiring list.  

stamp set:
card stock:
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other:

I will hopefully get time to catch up on updating my supplies on my post soon.

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Yesterday was a full day of stamping!!  We had a great time!  I enjoyed my day & I think everyone else did too.   I'm glad that so many could join us.  The weather was cold, cloudy & rainy- so it was the perfect day for us to be inside & stamp together!! 

I stopped to see my dear friend Judy on my way home last night.  I took her a bag of cards to finish assembling.  She was thrilled!!  I hope she feels like working on them this week. 

It was late when I got home last night......I was beat.  I got supper & ending up falling asleep on the couch.

I'm up early this morning to get my car unloaded from yesterday's party & then I'll go pick up my boys for the day.

Deke is off early to chore & then he'll head to meetings.  He has his weekly board meeting this morning, another meeting this afternoon & another meeting tonight.  Hopefully he will have time to run home between meetings to chore & feed the pigs this afternoon.   

Tonight when the boys go home I'll spend my night catching up on stamp stuff & entering orders from yesterdays party!

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

A tea pot!

Here is a cute little tea pot that was one of my Spring Fling cards.

Note:  This stamp set is still available, but this framelit set is already sold out, as they are both retiring.  

stamp set:   'A Nice Cuppa' (RETIRING)
card stock:  Basic Black, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Calypso Coral
designer paper: Pretty Petals Paper Stack (RETIRING)
ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Cups & Kettle Framelits (RETIRING- SOLD OUT), Hearts Border Punch, Tea Lace Doilies (RETIRING), Dimensionals, Pear Pizzazz 1/4" Cotton Ribbon (RETIRING), Basic Rhinestone

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Yesterday was a full day of stamping & the 3 Seeley boys were here for a few hours too!  

I have some super cute cards created for my upcoming May classes.  I'm using alot of retiring stamp sets & accessories.  I can't wait to share them with everyone in the next 2 weeks.

I still have to finish cutting some card stock, pack up & load up this morning!  I'm headed out soon for my monthly class in N. Liberty!  Ila is our hostess this month & I'm looking forward to seeing everyone & spending my day stamping!

I'm going to stop & see my friend Judy on my way home tonight & take her a bag of cards!  

Gotta run.....

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

It is another beautiful Rose!!

Here is another beautiful rose card.  This was another one of my Spring Fling projects.

I used the Rose Garden Thinlit to cut the rose out of Whisper White card stock & then used a sponge dauber & colored it.  Check out how shiny it is.  I used Clear Embossing Powder on it & it is just beautiful in person.

stamp set:  'Rose Wonder'
card stock:  Pear Pizzazz, Basic Black, Whisper White
ink:  Basic Black Archival, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Versa Mark
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Rose Garden Thinlit Dies, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Sponge Daubers, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Embossing Tool

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Last night we went to watch the boys play soccer.  Brayden's game ended up getting rescheduled so we went for an ice cream cone at Walkers & then back to watch the twins play their soccer game.

Afterwards Nathan & Sarah had us over for supper to celebrate Bradyen's birthday a couple of days early.  We had pizza & cupcakes!  And the boys ended up talking Uncle Nathan into a slumber party!  They were all headed to bed when we left.  I hope they ended up all going to sleep & sleeping all night long. 

We have a full day in store for us.  This morning I'm up early & I will be a stamping fool.  I have my monthly class tomorrow & Ila is our hostess.  I can't wait to see everyone & share!

I have the 3 Seeley boys for a few hours this afternoon as Steven & Manda are taking prom photos for Sigourney.  Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping & I'm hoping Deke will help me do some big shot cutting & embossing.

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!!!

Hugs!
SUSIE

Another lovely rose!

This is another card everyone made at my Spring Fling!  It is a recessed rose.  We cut it out with the framelit & then I had them pop out the rectangle with dimensionals & then recess the rose by applying it directly to the Basic Black card stock.

Isn't it pretty!!  It is just really stunning in person.  And this lace ribbon was just the perfect accent to add to it.

stamp set:  'Rose Wonder'
card stock:  Sahara Sand, Basic Black, Whisper White
ink:  Basic Black Archival
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Precision Plate, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Sahara Sand Lace Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Silicone Craft Sheet

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The boys & I ran errands yesterday morning.  And then home for them to pick what they were having for lunch since Papa wasn't going to be here again today.  Drake wanted pancakes....so that is what they had.  Pancakes, Bacon (of course) & tangerines.  

Brayden & Masen were here in the afternoon & it was nice enough that the boys all played outside for awhile.  It was good to see them running off their energy.  When they were all gone home I headed out to work on the farm with Deke all night- marking, sorting & loading hogs.  When we got in I made a late supper & did farm bookwork the rest of the night.

This morning Deke is off early to chore again & head out to another meeting in Ottumwa today.  I'm off to pick up the boys.  We'll see what mother nature has in store for us.  Hopefully it will be nice enough we can play outside some.  Then tonight all 3 boys- Brayden, Brody & Drake all have soccer games.  Hopefully we have no rain!

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

SUSIE

A Blushing Bride Rose!

Here is a quick & cute card using the set- 'Rose Wonder'!  This card was one that everyone at my Spring Fling got to make.

Check out how I colored it!  I used the 'Watercolor Wash' background stamp to do the coloring.  I would say that this is a simple/elegant card.

stamp set:  'Rose Wonder'
card stock:  Blushing Bride, Basic Black, Whisper White
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Blushing Bride
other:  Big Shot, Rose Garden Thinlit Dies, Magnetic Platform, Extra Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals

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What a nasty day outside it was  yesterday.....chilly, wet & windy.  The boys were bummed that they didn't get to play outside.....so we played with big leggo's!  When the boys left last night I worked on getting caught up on laundry & some bookwork.   I also have been working on cutting a friends wedding invites for her son/daugher-in-law & got them all cut, scored & folded.  

This morning Deke is off early to chore & he is off to Ottumwa for 2 meetings.  I'm off to pick up the boys.  We have a few errands to run this morning if all works out.  I think today is going to be another nasty day outside- with crappy weather.  Tonight when the boys are all gone I'll be a farmer, helping Deke mark, sort & sell hogs.

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

Here is another Botanicals Framelits card!

Here is another fun fold card & I used the awesome Botanicals Framelits again.   

I have already shared a few cards I've made similar to this card, using this same fun fold last summer. 

You can see those cards by clicking on the 3 different links below-
CLICK HERE!
CLICK HERE! 
CLICK HERE! 

stamp set:  'And Many More' card stock:  Hello Honey, Mint Macaron, Whisper White, Cajun Craze, designer paper:  Botancial Garden ink:  Cajun Craze other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Precision Plate, Botancial Builder Framelits, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Word Window Punch, Paper Snips

This is one of the cards everyone joining me at my Spring Fling got to make.  

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Yesterday was a busy day!  We ran errands all morning.  It rained & wasn't nice enough to play outside.  

Last night when the boys went home I went & got my hair all cut off short again.  Deke went along with me & we ran to Tanger Outlet Mall to get him some new dress clothes to wear to all of his meetings.  

This morning Deke is off early to chore & spend the morning in the office at the courthouse.  I'm off to go pick up the boys for the day.  Hopefully the weather will be nice enough that they can play outside today.  

Tonight we are all planning to go racing & cheer on Nathan.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!  

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

Check out this fun fold!

Check out this fun fold!  It is a quarter fold card that I found & modified the measurements of, so that it is a gift card holder.  With graduation coming up we are all looking for cards to make that hold money or gift cards aren't we?  Well this is a fun fold to make & I think the recipient will love it too!

I created this card for an upcoming birthday- but it could be adapted for many different occasions.

Looks how I have the flaps fold inward & they cross each other.  Neat huh!!  And isn't the little balloon bouquet cool too!

Here is what the inside looks like.  Be sure to check out the gift card/money holder too!

stamp set:  'Party Wishes'
card stock:   Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Basic Black
designer paper:  It's My Party Paper Stack (12x12)
ink:   Basic Black Archival pad
marker:  Basic Black (to draw the balloon strings)
other:  Party Punch Pack, Dimensionals, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Glue Dot, Black 3/8" Stitched Ribbon. Tear & Tape Adhesive

Here are the measurements-

• Crushed Curry-4 1/8 x 11"- score at 2 3/4" each end (inside card base flap)
• Crushed Curry- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" each end (outside card base flap)
• Crushed Curry- 1" strip for balloons
• Crushed Curry- 2 3/4 x 1 1/4" (layer on outside for words)
• Whisper White- 2 1/2 x 1" (stamp words onto for outside)
• Whisper White- 5 x 3 3/4" (inside piece to stamp words onto)
• Whisper White- 4 x 2 1/2" (to make for gift card pocket on the inside of the card)
• Basic Black-  1" strip- for balloons
• Basic Black- 1 3/4 x 3 1/4 (layer on outside for words)
• Mint Macaron- 1" strip for balloons
• ribbon- 4"

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Yesterday was a full day with the boys.  It was so nice out.  We are loving this spring weather & being able to play outside.  They got to play in the sand box, swing & ride their trikes.  

Last night we all went to Brayden's school music program, then picked up Casey's Pizza & had supper together in the new city park/playground.  The boys had fun playing.  And we then went to Walkers Drive Thru for ice cream!  I worked on catching up on emails & bookwork a little when we got home.

This morning I'm off early to pick up the boys for the day.  We have to make a quick run to Osky to the bank & our CPA's this morning.  Tonight when the boys leave I'm going to get my hair cut & I will then come home & burn the midnight oil cutting card stock.

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

Check out this double curtain fold!

Check out this pretty card!  It is another one I created using the Botanical Builder Framelits & the coordinating Botanical Garden Designer Paper.  

I also did the double curtain fold here!  Gosh- I love it!  Isn't it so pretty!

Here is another card I did using the double curtain fold!  CHECK IT OUT HERE!

• For this card I used designer paper that measured- 3" x 10".
• From the center at 5 1/2"- I cut at a diagonal from both ends that measured up at 1 1/4" on my paper trimmer.  
• I scored it at 1", 1.5", 2.5", 3", 4", 4.5", 5.5", 6", 7", 7.5", 8.5", and 9".

stamp set:  'Sunburt Sayings'
card stock:  Hello Honey, Mint Macaron, Whisper White, Old Olive, Basic Black, Cajun Craze
designer paper:  Botancial Garden
ink:  Old Olive
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Precision Plate, Botancial Builder Framelits, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Metal Rimmed Pearls

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Yesterday was spent cleaning up the hall from my Spring Fling.  I left home at 10 yesterday morning & got home about 10:30 last night.  It was along day!!!  Thanks to Aunt Kathy & Karen for coming to help me. 

Deke is up early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm off early this morning to pick up all of my boys!  Tonight I'll be unpacking & putting away everything from my Spring Fling!

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

It is an adoarble card box!

This is a card box that everyone made at my Spring Fling!  They also did a whole set of cards using the Botanicals Thinlits to go in this box.  Wow- this whole set was a big hit with everyone & I'll share the rest of it in the next few days with you!

I will get caught up on posts hopefully soon.

This cute box was designed for my friend Patty by our Stampin' Up! concept artists.  I just love it!  I will share dimensions & more about it when I have time to get caught up on things around here.  

We had a great day yesterday stamping at my Spring Fling.  Everyone went home with tons of ideas & a whole big bag full of projects!!  I enjoyed my day & I so did everyone else.  It was pretty much a perfect day!  

It was late when I get home last night & I was beat!  I got the food/kitchen stuff all carried in & crock pots & things washed.  And finally got to bed about 11.

This morning I woke up with a terrible migraine, so took some medicine & went back to bed for awhile.  I'm off soon to spend my whole day over in SE getting everything picked up, cleaned up & packed up & brought home from my Spring Fling!  Then I have to get it all unloaded & put away tonight, so our house is ready to have a house full of boys tomorrow!


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

Botancial Builder Framelits!

Check out this card made with the 'Botanical Blooms' BUNDLE!

The stamp set, designer paper & framelits all coordinate together, making it simple for us.

Look closely at this card & check out the cool double curtain fold that I did!  It's just super cool!

This is one of the cards that everyone joining me today for my Spring Fling event will get to make!

stamp set:  'Sunburt Sayings'
card stock:  Hello Honey, Mint Macaron, Whisper White, Old Olive, Cajun Craze, Mossy Meadow
designer paper:  Botancial Garden
ink:  Old Olive
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Precision Plate, Botancial Builder Framelits, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Metal Rimmed Pearls

• For this card I used designer paper that measured-  3" x 10".
• From the center at 5 1/2"- I cut at a diagonal from both ends that measured up at 1 1/4" on my paper trimmer. 
• I scored it at 1", 1.5", 2.5", 3", 4", 4.5", 5.5", 6", 7", 7.5", 8.5", and 9".

 Woo Hoo!!!  A busy day of stamping is in store for me & for those joining me at my Spring Fling!  
Gotta run.....

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

Clean & Simple with Botanica Garden

Here is a clean & simple card using the Botanical Gardens Designer Paper from the Occasions Catalog.  

I'm doing a whole set of cards using this designer paper, along with a cute little box for my upcoming Spring Fling.  This is one of the 5 cards I created for this set sampler.

I will update this post with the supplies used in a few days.

Boys, pigs & cutting card stock sum up my life this week!!  I'm going 100 mph.

Check back tomorrow to see another card that is a fun fold one!!

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