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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

'Rustic Retreat'

Wow- what a great guy card!  This is one of the cards that everyone joining me for my July monthly classes will be making.

I used the 'Rustic Retreat' stamp set.  Check out this cool deer!
Can you believe that this wood grain DSP is from the Pressed Petals Specialty DSP

stamp set:  ‘Rustic Retreat’- (Cling)-#150285= $24.00- pg. 49 
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake (24)- #120953= $8.75- pg. 162. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"
  • Early Espresso (24)- #119686= $8.75- pg. 162 5 x 3 3/4”; 2 3/4” strip
  • Very Vanilla (40)- #101650= $9.75- pg. 163 4 x 5 1/4”; 2 3/4” strip; 1” strip; 3 1/2 x 3"
designer paper:  Pressed Petals Specialty DSP-#149500= $15.40- pg. 167 5 1/2 x 2" 
ink:  Early Espresso- #147114= $7.50- pg. 162
Stampin’ Blends:  Light Crumb Cake, Light & Dark Old Olive 

other:  Die Cutting Machine-
Layering Circles Dies- #141705= $35.00- pg. 193
Starburst Punch-#143717= $18.00- pg. 186
Metallic Pearls (gold)-#146282= $7.00- pg. 176
Paper Snips-#103579= $10.00- pg. 189

Dimensionals- #104430= $4.00- pg. 183
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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We then all went to the races last night.  Nathan started last in his heat & finished 6th.  He started 12th in the main & got 5th.  It was hot & miserable, sitting in the grand stands.  

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to his office at the courthouse.  I'm up early to get some stamping stuff done before the kids get here.  Tonight we are racing again.  

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

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

'Wildly Happy'

Check out these cute little bunnies!!  
They are in the stamp set- 'Wildly Happy' on page 101.

This is a card from my last Iowa Inker's Team Meeting, that my Aunt Kathy White made.  
It is soooo cute!  
She used a Pearlized Doily, behind the Stitched Circle Framelit 
& then added the Polka Dot Ribbon around the card front.  

stamp set:  'Wildly Happy'
card stock:  Smoky Slate, Petal Pink, Whisper White
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Petal Pink
other:  Pearlized Doily, Polka Dot Ribbon, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Shapes (Circle), dimensionals
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We made it home- FINALLY!!!  We had 30 hours of travel trying to get home on Sunday/Sunday night/Monday morning.  I hate the Chicago (O'Hare) airport.  Every time we go there, our flight is delayed or cancelled.  And that was exactly what happened to us again.  Our plane sat on the runway for 1 hour after we landed- waiting on a gate.  So that pushed us to get through customs, pick up our luggage & recheck it, plus go back through security.  The airport train was broke & the line for the bus was super long, so we paid a cab to take us to the other side to our terminal.  Our gates got changed at least 6 times and we were ticketed on 3 different flights.  Our original flight was delayed & the gate was rescheduled 2 times, before it was cancelled.  There were no other flights going to Des Moines until the next day (Monday), so they ticketed us to fly to Waterloo.  That meant someone had to come get us, as our vehicle was in Des Moines- so Manda & Steve were gonna come pick us up.  But that flight was delayed & the gate was changed.  In the mean time they ended up scheduling another late flight to Des Moines- so we switched flights again.  The gate for that flight was changed 3 times & flight was delayed 3 times......we thought we were gonna end up staying in the airport all night.  But we finally got on a plane about midnight & headed to Des Moines.  We made it to Des Moines, but our 3 suitcases did not.  (I was so upset- as we had checked everything & I just prayed we would end up getting it all.). We got home & pulled into our driveway about 3:30 a.m..  Deke went out to check pigs & I glanced through our pile of mail, before we crawled into bed.  It was a short night.  

Deke was up early yesterday morning, went out to chore & then had his weekly board meeting at the courthouse.  I was up early to get some thing done before Masen & Ainslee got here.  Manda & the boys stopped out to say hi & welcome us home.  The airport delivered our 3 suitcases yesterday afternoon, about 4:45 p.m.  So I spent my evening unpacking, working on doing laundry, going through mail & emails.  And Deke worked late outside.  We were both beat & finally called it a night about 11:00.  

Today Deke will be home to work on the farm all day & I'll have the 3 Wood kids.  Tonight we will all be going to the races to cheer on Nathan.  Last week he got 2nd place, by only about 1"- so hopefully he has good luck tonight.  Sarah's work (Dekalb Seed) is sponsoring the races, so the kids will be going with me.  It will be a fun night with all of our family!!

We had a wonderful trip!  It was fun spending time with our demonstrator friends from afar.  The country there is beautiful & hot.  It was great being there, but we are sure happy to be home.  I hope to get pictures downloaded & posted sometime next week to share with all of you.  This week we have a jam packed week with races, county fair & 4 stamp classes.  I have lots of creating & cutting to get done every spare minute I can find. 

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

Monday, July 15, 2019

Extra, Extra!!

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 From July 1 until August 31, 2019- new demonstrators will receive an additional $30 usd to put toward bonus products in their Starter Kit. THEN, they’ll receive a $10 usd coupon code the following month. Are you interested in this? Would you like to join my Iowa Inker's Stamp Team?


This is an awesome deal!
To join my Iowa Inker's Stampin’ Up! family and get extra products with your Starter Kit, follow these steps:

Step 1: Click the JOIN NOW button on my Stamipn' Up! Website!
Step 2: Read and agree to the Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA).
Step 3: Purchase your Starter Kit. In addition to the standard $125 worth of products you’ll get to choose to create your Starter Kit, you’ll also receive an EXTRA $30 to put toward even more great products of your choice!!

'Free As A Bird'

This pretty card is one that was from my last Iowa Inkers Team Meeting.  
My downline, Cindy- made it!
This Bird Ballard Suite is just awesome!
Check it out on pages 90-92 in the Annual Catalog.
I love the stamp set, dsp & the Stitched Label Framelits!
stamp set:  'Free As A Bird'
card stock:  Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends: Light & Dark Soft Suede, Light & Dark Daffodil Delight, Light & Dark Old Olive, Light & Dark Pumpkin Pie
dsp:  Bird Ballard
other:  Big Shot Magnetic Platform, Stitched Label Framelits, dimensionals, linen thread, glue dots
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I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, July 14, 2019

'A Good Man'

This amazing card is from my last Iowa Inkers Team meeting.  
It was created by Janeen!
She is an awesome stamper!
I love her layers, colors & detail.
Check out this cool stamp set- 'A Good Man', on page 147.

WOO HOO!!!!!
I hope you have a SUPER day!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, July 13, 2019

'Sailing Home'

This is an awesome card from my last Iowa Inkers Team meeting.
My downline Julie created this card.  
I love the colors, layers & everything about it!
Check out this 'Sailing Home' bundle on page 146.

ENJOY your day!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, July 12, 2019

A Nautical card....

This card is from my last Iowa Inkers Team Meeting & it was created by my downline Desiree'. 
She combined the 'High Tide stamp set, along with the 'Sailing Home' stamp set.  
It is a great card!
Check out these stamp sets-
  • Sailing Home- pg. 146
  • High Tide- pg. 152
Hope your day is very special!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, July 11, 2019

A fun day in Athens!

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We had a fun day in Athens with friends!
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We started our day out with an Acropolis Museum tour.
 It was an all day excursion.
We walked a lot & saw a lot!
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Our Greek lunch!
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Eating with our group!
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And then we had yummy donuts with a honey glaze for dessert.
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Check out this view from way up Mount Lycabettus.
The city is HUGE!

We also saw many other places too- the changing of the guards, 
downtown shopping/meat market, etc.. 
So will post more photos sometime after we get home.

'Healing Hugs'

This card is from my last Iowa Inkers Team meeting & made by my downline Jo.
She loves purple & this card turned out so pretty!
Jo used the 'Healing Hugs' stamp set on page 80.  
Be sure you check it out!
This stamp set has great words with it. 
And is a distinktive inking stamp- 
which means it looks like it has been stamped in multiple layers, but is a single stamp image!

Have a GREAT DAY!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

'Woven Heirlooms'

This is from my last Iowa Inkers Team meeting & created by my downline Rory!
This is a beautiful card, showcasing this awesome bundle!
I love the vintage look of it.
She used the 'Woven Herilooms Bundle on page 13.
Be sure you check it out!

Woo Hoo!
I hope you have a FABULOUS day!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE


Tuesday, July 9, 2019

'Free As A Bird'

This pretty card is from my last Iowa Inkers Team meeting & was created by Kimberly!
I love the layers, colors & everything about this card!
She used the stamp set- 'Free As A Bird'.
Check it out on page 91.

ENJOY your day!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Monday, July 8, 2019

'To A Wild Rose'

This gorgeous card is from my last Iowa Inkers Team meeting & was created by my downline Jenni.  
I LOVE this stamp set! 
Check out this 'To A Wild Rose' bundle on page 141!
I hope you have a SUPER day!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Rome

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Supper at Tre Scalini with friends!

At Sapore di mare Piazza Navona, Rome.

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On the bus this morning, headed to the ship!

'Soft Spring'- hostess set

This beautiful card is from my last Iowa Inkers Team meeting.  
My downline Lori created this card!!! 

She used the cool 'Soft Spring' hostess set.  Check it out on page. 205!
The words are from the set- 'Free As A Bird'.
I hope you have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Saturday, July 6, 2019

'Bloom & Grow'

While we are gone I'm going to share some great cards that my team members shared at my last Iowa Inkers Team meeting!

This gorgeous card was created by my downline Dawn!  I love her style & all of her cards!  

This is from the 'Bloom & Grow' Bundle- pg. 131.  Check it out!

Have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE