I't Back to "SPOOL" Time Special during September

In honor of the new school year, Stampin' Up! is offering a Back to "Spool" Special.  During September, you will receive a FREE package of 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon with every $40 purchase.  Choose from any of the 2012-2014 In Colors—or spend $200 and get all five!

Here are your 5 luscious choices from the Stampin' Up! 2012-2014 In Color collection:

Item	Description	Retail Value
126848	Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon	$ 8.95
126847	Midnight Muse 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon	$ 8.95
126844	Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon	$ 8.95
126845	Raspberry Ripple 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon	$ 8.95
126846	Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon	$ 8.95

Totally TOOLS for Steven

Good morning!
 
Here is Steven's birthday card.  Can you believe that I tired punch art again....this was a challenge as I wanted to use current punches- so this is as close to a wrench as I could get.  Steven is a very talented guy- with tools, computers, photography, etc!  So I wanted to make a card that was fitting to him.

 'Best Dad Ever' (happy birthday stamp)

cs:  Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whisper White

aluminum tape (purchased at a hardware store)

ink:  Black Stazon

supplies:  Big Shot, Chevron Embossing folder, paper-piercing tool, pierce mat, mini silver brads, Extra Large Tag punch, Ticket Duo punch, dimensionals, paper snips, sponge

Yesterday I watched the boys at the Seeley residence so that I could clean & help get some things done for the twins party.

Brody was still not feeling the best, but was in good humor.

He even took a 2 1/2 hour morning & afternoon naps.

Thus- that alone tells you he isn't himself, as he is our energizer bunny that sleeps very little.

Hope he slept well last night & is raring to go today so we can all enjoy their big birthday bash.

I'm off to the Seeley residence soon for the day to help do some cleaning, cooking & decorating for the twins party.

We have several family & friends joining us- so looking forward to a fun evening.

My friend Cherie is making their birthday cakes- so I will have to post pictures to show you.

She is so talented & her cakes are adorable & so yummy!

Their birthday theme is Dr. Seuss- Thing 1 & Thing 2, along with Red & Blue & polka dots.

So I can't wait to see what Cherie comes up with for decorating their cakes.

Here are a couple of pictures of our boys taken on Wednesday.

The twins official birthday (08/29/12)!

Brody, Drake & Brayden riding the John Deere gator.

Aren't they all just precious!!

Brody, Drake, Brayden & our dog Nestle.

She is a wonderful dog!!

She is so good with the boys & they all love her too!

Hope you have a fabulous day, with a fun & safe Holiday weekend!
 

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Ornament Keepsakes......

Good morning!  Happy Friday!

There are so many cool new sets & accessories in the Holiday Catalog.  This is one of them!!  This cool new set has coordinating framelits that go with it.  You can purchase the stamp set & framelits individually OR you can buy them in a BUNDLE & save money!!  

This is a simple card, but elegant.   Notice the new Lacy Brocade embossing folder.

 'Ornament Keepsakes'

cs:  Lucky Limeade, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla
ink:  Lucky Limeade
supplies:  Big Shot, Lacy Brocade embossing folder, Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (stamp set & framelits), Basic Pearls, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding ribbon, dimensionals, glue dot

NOTE the Champagne Shimmer Paint mixed with rubbing alcohol, that I sprayed on the card to add the sparkle to it.

I took Brody back to the dr yesterday (Manda met me there).  He got some new meds.  He has an ear infection & a bad/deep cough.  Wow- the past 2 weeks hasn't been fun with them being sick.  Feel so bad for the poor little guys!!  Hope his new meds work & we are on the uphill slide now!  Tomorrow is the twins 1st Birthday Bash- so we need happy, healthy little guys.

Today is our son-in-law Steven's birthday!!  Manda & Steven started dating when she was in 7th grade & he was in 8th grade.....so he is has been around for along time & is like one of our own kids.  He is a great husband & wonderful daddy!  We are blessed to have him in our family.  Wishing him a special day!




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

'Frosty Friends'.....so cute!!

Good morning!

Just a quick post.......we had the twins all night.  They are still a couple of sick little guys & so we are going back to the dr. today.  What a long past 2 weeks we've all had.  

I love these little snowmen.  I think they are so cute!!  Here is a quick card that I made using this new set from the Holiday Catalog- pg. 9.

'Frosty Friends', 'Curly Cute' & 'Jolly Bingo Bits'

cs:  Marina Mist & Whisper White

ink:  Black Stazon & Marina Mist

markers

supplies:  2 way glue pen & Dazzling Diamonds Glitter 

Hope you have a great day!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Happy Hump Day!!

Happy Hump Day!!

'Betsy's Blossoms'
cs:  Gumball Green, Midnight Muse, Pool Party & Whisper White
ink:  Gumball Green, Midnight Muse & Pool Party
supplies:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Label Collection Framelits, sponge, Gumball Green stitched ribbon, Basic pearl, Scallop Edge Border punch, dimensionals, glue dot

Keep reading.......today the twins turn ONE!

Happy 1st Birthday to Brody & Drake

Good morning!

Today we celebrate Brody & Drake's 1st Birthday!! 
My how the past year has flown by.

We are so blessed to have them in our lives.

Deke & I are lucky that we live so close to all of our kids & grandkids & we get to see them on an almost daily basis.

A year ago I would have never dreamed our lives would be where we are today!

Brayden doesn't have preschool today, so he will spend the day with us too today.  

I'll try to get a picture of the 3 of them to post tomorrow!

08/29/2011

Here we are a year ago meeting our twin grandsons for the 1st time!!

 Here is their birthday cards that I made for them.

We will have their big 1st Birthday Bash on Saturday.

The theme of their party is from Dr. Seuss- 'Thing 1 & Thing 2'.

I'm not much of a punch art person.....(I love my stamps)!!

But here are the cards that I made for the boys with Stampin' UP! supplies.

(some current & some retired)

 Happy 1st Birthday to Brody & Drake!!

(These punch art guys kind of remind me of Richard Simmons!!  LOL!!)

Have a great day!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

More 'Googly Ghouls'

Good morning....

More 'Googly Ghouls' today.  I think this stamp set is so darn cute!  And Halloween is one of my favorite holidays too!

I love the Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit that coordinated with this stamp set.  I used a piece out of that kit on my card today.  (The PRINTED white center circle that I stamped the spider onto & added googly eyes.) 

'Googly Ghouls' & 'Tiny Tags'

cs: Pumpkin Pie, Lucky Limeade, Basic Black

2011-2013 Designer Series Paper Stack

ink:  Black Stazon

supplies:  Big Shot, Chevron embossing folder, 3" circle die, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Decorative Label punch, Lucky Limeade Baker's Twine, Jewelry Tag, Googly eyes, glue dot, dimensionals

 The images on the PRINTED white circle are all there already- 

except for the spider & googly eyes- which I added.

So you can stamp whatever image into the circles that you want to.

The back side of the white circle is printed too- 

it has the black & pumpkin pie striped designer paper on it.

So this kit is very versatile & not just for Halloween.

The Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit includes:

• 20 printed double sided tags. 10 each of 2 designs (ovals & circles)
• 10 glassine bags with die cut edges.  Each 3" x 5" x 1 1/2" 
• 50 adhesive backed googly eyes (each 5 mm)
• 10 pieces of Pumpkin Pie/White Baker's Twine- 8" 

I have a fun day with the boys today.

They are so busy!!  

Tomorrow they turn 1 year old & Brayden will be here to celebrate with us!

Can you believe that?

WOW- where did time go?

 

We are going to run to What Cheer to the bank & then to the cemetery.

I made a fall wreath to put on my dad's grave & want to get it over there.

We then sell 2 loads of  hogs tonight.

 

Have a great day!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Here is the latest 411 Sketch........

411 Sketch using 'Traditoinal Touches'

Good morning!

Happy Monday!

Here is my version of the latest 411 Sketch.
I created a Christmas card using a new Holiday Catalog stamp set.

 'Traditional Touches' & 'More Many Messages'
cs:  Real Red, Early Espresso & Very Vanilla
Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Paper
ink:  Early Espresso
markers: Real Red, Lucky Limeade & Early Espresso
supplies:  Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon, 1 3/4" circle punch, 2 3/8" scallop circle punch, 2 1/2" circle punch, Basic Rhinestones (colored them with a red sharpie marker), dimensionals, glue dots, pierce mat & paper piercing tool

Have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Flower card.......

Good morning!

I am way behind in making cards for personal use.  So I made several of these.  This is the same layout that I did for a card a while back.  I loved it & wanted to use the Floral District Designer Paper.  

So here is my flower card.  I made 50 of them.  Now to get the envelopes done & get them mailed out!!

'Sassy Salutations'

cs:  So Saffron, Rich Razzleberry

Floral District Designer Paper

ink:  Rich Razzleberry

supplies:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Blossom (flower) punch, 3/4" circle punch, Lucky Limeade ruffled ribbon, dimensionals, glue dot,

 1 3/8" square punch (to punch the bottom on the designer paper pendant)

Yesterday was Kurt & Lindsay's wedding.  It was beautiful!!

Brayden went with us & he was really good.  

We got to spend the evening visiting with some of my Mason family relatives- 

which I enjoyed!

I am home all day today!!  Wooohoo!

That doesn't usually happen on a Sunday- so I'm going to enjoy it!

 We have lots to do around here......

first off is to make Brayden his Micky Mouse pancake & sausage.

And then start checking things off of my 'to do list'!

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Happy Stamping!

ENJOY!
SUSIE

'Wonderfall' Freshly Made Sketch.........

'Wonderfall' sketch

Good morning!!  

Below is my version of weeks Freshly Made Sketch.......
What a great sketch that went together so fast this morning for me.
This card is so simple & so crisp!

 I think that these little acorns are just too cute!

This would also make a great guy birthday card wouldn't it!

'Wonderfall' & 'Sassy Salutations'

cs:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Orchard Harvest Designer Paper

ink:  Early Espresso

markers:  Early Espresso & Soft Suede

supplies:  1 1/4" circle punch, 1 3'8" circle punch, dimensionals 

We have a wedding this afternoon & I have several errands to run this morning.

Off I go!

Be sure to stop back by tomorrow for another card creation.

Hope you have a great weekend!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!

SUSIE

Thinking of you.......

Good morning!  Happy Friday!!
Here is the card that I made for Nathans birthday yesterday afternoon..... guy cards are sometimes hard to come up with.

I love these colors.  This new Midnight Muse & Crumb Cake combo are one of my favorites!

I love the new paper piercing templates too!  There are so many of them & the go with so many different punches & framelits! 

'Sassy Salutations'

cs:  Mightnight Muse, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Naturals Ivory

Comfort Cafe'

ink:  Midnight Muse

supplies:  Big Shot, Woodgrain embossing folder, Essentials Paper Piercing pack, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Extra Large Oval punch, Apothecary Accents Framelits, mini brads, dimensionals, paper snips

Don't know if you can tell by the picture or now, but I also did paper piercing along the bottom & top edges of the Midnight Muse on the front of the card.

Have a great day & wonderful upcoming weekend!

Happy Stamping!

ENJOY!
SUSIE

To the 'Mr. & Mrs.' with 'Flowering Flourishes'

Good morning......
We've had several weddings this summer & this is the card that I made for everyone..... seems purple is the choice of color for all of the weddings that we've been invited to lately!!

I love this fold...... and have done several cards with it.  This new die is soooooo COOL!!!  It is the new Oval Accents Bigz Clear die on pg. 192 of our main Stampin' UP! catalog.  Wooohoo!!

I have 3 different colors of the same wedding card layout to share today..... 

but the first one here is my favorite!  

'Flowering Flourish',  'Mr. & Mrs.', 'Loving Thoughts' & 'Sassy Salutations'

cs:  Basic Black, Whisper White & Elegant Eggplant

ink:  Black Stazon & Elegant Eggplant

marker:  Elegant Eggplant

supplies:  Big Shot, Oval Accent Bigz Clear die, Apothecary Accents Framelits, 5/8" White Organza ribbon, Boho Blossom punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, glue dot

When you flip open the front flap, this is the next part that you see.

Check out the flowers from the Boho Blossom punch that I added to it.

 Here is the inside.....and my greeting.

Notice I stamped on my envelope to match it!

Here is another version with Elegant Eggplant, Wild Wasabi & Very Vanilla.

And another version where I used Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade & Very Vanilla.

Have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday wishes today to Nathan!!  Can't believe that our son is 28 years old.  We are so proud of him & all of his accomplishments.  Hard to believe that he is all grown up & is a high school principal.  It seems like it was just yesterday that he was our little baby boy.

Below is a great picture of Nathan, Deke & Mark Sheetz.
They were at the races last week in Boone.