Oh Happy Day!!

Hello!
Wow!  I am sharing with you today a card that everyone at my Open Houses got to create.

It is such a bright & cheery card.

Check out the new stamp set, ink pads & designer paper that I used.

 'Happy Day'

cs:  Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding, Whisper White

dp: Quatrefancy Specialty Designer Paper

ink:  Strawberry Slush

supplies:  Large Pearls, Bird Builder Punch (for the leaves), 7/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, Paper Snips, dimensionals, 1/8" Mini Brads, Mat Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool

 NOTE:  
The bottom corner was curved using the 1 3/4" Circle punch & sliding it in the top side.

 Check out how it pops up!
Cute huh!

Yesterday was a busy day!
I didn't get all of my errands ran- but we did get to the bank & everything done there.
The races were cancelled last night due to the rain, so we went out for supper with a very special family friend (Jenny) for her belated birthday.
Manda, Steve & the twins also went with us.

Deke left early this morning for Des Moines for the World Pork Expo.
I'm home alone today......and I can tell you I can't remember when that has happened for a long time.
So I'm off to finish cleaning out my spare bedroom.
I have piles of retired items that I need to find time to have a garage sale & get rid of.
I also have a pile of items that I'll be taking to Good Will too.

I hope you have a very special day!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Here is an elegant Basic Black & Very Vanilla card......

HI!

Here is another one of the cards I created for my New Catalog Open Houses.

I don't think that you can ever go wrong with Basic Black & Very Vanilla together.

And this new 'Mosaic Madness' stamp set is just awesome with endless possibilities!

And how about this new designer paper- Modern Medley!

I love it too!

'Mosaic Madness' & 'Embellished Events'

cs:  Basic Black & Very Vanilla

dp:  Modern Medley

ink:  Black Stazon

supplies:  Big Shot, Mosaic Punch, Modern Mosaic embossing folder, dimensionals, Basic Pearls

Yesterday I worked on cleaning out my spare room all day.
I still have a LONG ways to go!
Today I'm running errands this morning- bank, recycle center, post office, etc.
Then I'm meeting Deke at the courthouse.
We have a bank appointment this afternoon for our farm stuff.
 Tonight we race in Osky.
Go #52!d
Good Luck Nathan!

 I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

NEW In Colors........LOVE THEM!

Good morning!

Here is one of the cards everyone got to make at my Open Houses this past weekend & upcoming weekend too!

I LOVE IT!

Aren't these colors just awesome together!

Don't you like my fringed ribbon ends too?

I thought this card turned out super cute.

'Chalk Talk'

CS:  Crumb Cake, Baked Brown Sugar

DP:  2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper

ink:  Baked Brown Sugar

supplies:  7/16" Natural Trim ribbon, Decorative Label punch, Extra-Large Oval punch, dimensionals, glue dots

Loved the weather yesterday & played outside with the twins.

So nice to see the sunshine!

I got orders placed & some bookwork done last night.

And went to bed 'early' for me.

Today I'm playing catch up!

Not sure what I'll start with first.

I have piles of bookwork & stamping both to do.

BUT-

Our niece Maddie Wood is coming to spend 5 days with us later this week, so I really need to get all of my stamp stuff cleaned out of the spare bedroom so that she can sleep in there instead of on the couch.

Tonight we sell hogs......so it will be a late night on the farm with Deke.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

TODAY is the LAST CHANCE to order ANYTHING from the retiring 2012-2103 Catalog!

Be sure to contact me right away if there is something you still want & don't have yet!

I will be placing one last order about 7 pm tonight!

Good morning!

Here is a bookmark that I made for my downline meeting & my New Catalog Open Houses!

I LOVE the NEW 2013-2015 In Colors!

 Baked Brown Sugar

Coastal Cabana 

Crisp Cantaloupe

Pistachio Pudding

Strawberry Slush 
 

supplies:

'Chalk Talk' & 'Mosaic Madness'
Artisan Label punch
7/16" Natural Trim ribbon

Itty Bitty Punch Pack

All 5 2013-2015 In Color Ink Pads 

WOW!

I had a full weekend stamping!

My Open Houses were wonderful!

Thanks to all of you that joined me!

I look forward to stamping with you again sometime soon.
 

Be sure to check back tomorrow to see an awesome card I did at my Open Houses using all of the NEW 2013-2015 In Color Designer Series Paper.

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Here is a sneak peek at 'Chalk Talk' today!

Good morning!
WOW!
Yesterday's Open Houses were wonderful!
It was an amazing day spent with many friends/customers.
I'm off today for another one.
I LOVE sharing & hearing all of the excitement in the air from everyone about all of the new Stampin' Up! products now available!

Here is another black, white & Daffodil Delight Chalkboard style card.
This was one of my swaps I did for my downline meeting.

I just think that these colors together are so striking!

I will update this post later with my supply list.
I have lots to do yet this morning before I head out the door.

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

Here is a card created with the new set 'Mosaic Madness'!

Hello!
WOW- I've been going 100 mph working on projects & things for my 
New Catalog Open Houses that I am having.
I have some super cute things created to share!
AND I can't wait to see everyone that will be attending them!

Everyone at all of my Open Houses will be make 6 cards & a cute little box- all created with all new products from the New Catalog! 
Plus they can make a pretty flower from the Bloomin' Bouquet kit.
Aunt Kathy helped me make New In Color Bookmarks for everyone again this year too, 
to give as a gift.
 I think they turned out adorable!

So I'm having two of my Open Houses today, then one tomorrow afternoon & one next Sunday too!
I will be offering a New In Color Bundle kit as my Open House Special!

Woo HOO!
I have LOTS of goodies planned.
So if you haven't RSVP'd yet- be sure to do so, so that I have enough 
supplies for everyone that attends. 
 

Today's card is a cool black & white card.
(I just love black & white cards, as they are so elegant!)

This card showcases the new set- 'Mosaic Madness'!
This card is my swap for our Go Diva's group that I'm in.

 'Mosaic Madness' & 'Petite Pairs'

cs: Whisper White & Basic Black

ink:  Black Stazon

supplies:  Big Shot, Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder, Basic Rhinestones, dimensionals, Mosaic punch, dimensionals

The guys & Brayden went to Des Moines racing last night.
Nathan did great & ended up 3rd in the main.
Tonight they are heading to Bloomfield to race if they don't get rained out.
I don't know if I'm going to be able to go or not....we'll see how much more I have to do before tomorrow's Open House.
I will probably stay home to finish getting ready for it & get some sleep!

Ok......LOTS more to get done.....my Stamp Studio is a disaster....I have stamp stuff everywhere!
I need to make room for my guests to come stamp with me!
Gotta run!

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

THE NEW CATALOG STARTS NOW!

 Ordering is now LIVE! 
YIPEE!!!
Don't forget, you can shop from all three catalogs until midnight tonight: 
both incoming and outgoing Idea Books and the Spring Catalog. 
HAVE FUN, and be sure to let me know if you have any questions!

 

View the 2013-2014 Annual Catalog Online (Flash)
Annual catalog PDF 

Woo HOO!  

You can officially order new products from the 

Stampin' Up! 2013-2014 Annual Catalog starting at 

1:00 p.m (Central Time Zone) today (5/31).  

I have my order ready!  

How about you?  

 Click the catalog links above to view the new catalog.
I hope to see many of you in the next 10 days at my New Catalog Open Houses!
You won't want to miss joining me!

Happy Shopping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

Grab Your Greetings Promotion from Stampin' Up!

Sale: 25 percent off three of our greeting sets!

No limits and get them on any order type (workshop, customer, demonstrator, or online).

Dates: May 31-June 30, 2013

Sale Price	Retail Price	Description	Item
$17.96	$23.95	Sassy Salutations Wood-Mount Stamp Set	132070
$13.46	$17.95	Sassy Salutations Clear-Mount Stamp Set	126707
$14.96	$19.95	Sweet Essentials Wood-Mount Stamp Set	132085
$11.21	$14.95	Sweet Essentials Clear-Mount Stamp Set	126457
$21.71	$28.95	Petite Pairs Wood-Mount Stamp Set	128706
$15.71	$20.95	Petite Pairs Clear-Mount Stamp Set	122497

Check out the sneak peek card using 'Wildflower Meadow'

Good morning!
Here is a quick post.

I have the whole day off of work today to devote to getting ready to for my 

Open Houses I have this weekend. 

I have some fun things planned & can't wait to share with everyone!

This is a tile technique card that I did as one of my shoe box swaps for my downline meeting a couple of weeks ago.

Notice the clay button!

I colored it with ink refill drops & an aqua painter.

I love our new clay!!

'Wildflower Meadow' & 'Banner Greetings'

cs:  Crisp Cantalope, Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White

ink:  Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantalope

supplies:  Simply Scored Tool, sponge, Basic Pearls, Clay, Buttons & Blossoms Clay Mold, Paper Snips, Linen Thread, Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, dimensionals

We had a FUN day with all of our boys (& Manda) on the farm yesterday.

 We got new baby piggies in!

Love our little guys!

Their highlight was taking turns riding in the skid loader with Papa hauling baby piggies.

More rain!

Rain, Rain- GO AWAY!!

And it is predicted to rain every day for the next week!

We don't need it.....praying for sunshine & warmer temps so that the corn grows & everyone that hasn't gotten their beans planted yet can do so.

We need a good crop this year.

I hope you have a FUN Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

It is a christmas sneak peek today!

Good morning!
Here is an adorable Christmas card!
This was my swap for my downline meeting a couple of weeks ago.
I just think that it is stunning!

Can you believe how cool it is that this stamp set coordinated with the punch & makes cool ornaments!
Yep- this is the new 'Mosaic Madness' stamp set!
And check out the cool coordinating punch & embossing folder that go with it!

 'Mosaic Madness' & 'Sweet Essentials'
cs:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Crumb Cake
ink:  Cherry Cobbler
supplies:  Big Shot, Modern Mosaic embossing folder, Paper Snips, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Basic Rhinestones, Crumb Cake 3/8" Taffetta Ribbon, dimensionals, glue dots

Another busy day again on the farm.
We get more baby piggies delivered.
Brayden is spending the day with us, as usually he has pre-school on Tuesday & Thursdays- so this will be the first time since last summer that he has been here when the piggies arrive.
He will have a blast & I'm sure he is super excited!
Manda & the twins are coming out too.
Then they are staying, as she has an appointment later.
So we are going to have a fun & busy day!

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

Happy Birthday to you using the set 'Label Love'!

Good morning!
Here is another simple card I made.
I really like the layout of it!
The layout is similar to the Washi Tape card I did the other day.

 

'Label Love'

cs:  So Saffron, Basic Gray, Whisper White

ink:  Basic Gray

supplies:  dimensionals, glue dots, white taffetta ribbon

Hope everyone is keeping above water.

Oh my gosh.....last year we had the drought & were praying for rain.

Now we are flooding everywhere. 

Races tonight cancelled- so that gives me another night to be home, but might run to Osky anyways tonight, as need to get groceries for Open Houses & deposit my hog check.

 

Happy Hump Day!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Thinking of you today with a sneak peek of the 'Kind & Cozy' stamp set!

Hello!!
I love playing with NEW products!
I am like a kid in a candy store when it comes to getting my hands on 
new Stampin' Up! products. 

What do you think of this card?
It is bright & cheery!
The new set is called 'Kind & Cozy'.
And yep......you've seen other samples of it that were on the hospitality display board.
This is one of the cards that I did as a swap for my downline meeting a couple of weeks ago.

Check out the cool Daffodil flower here.
It is made with the new clay & mold.
And all I can say is that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!
And if you are coming to stamp with me at my Open Houses you'll be getting to play with & make your own flower out of our new clay!

 'Kind & Cozy'
cs:  Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
Gingham Garden Designer Paper
ink:  Night of Navy & Melon Mambo
markers:  Night of Navy, Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo & Daffodil Delight
supplies:  Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Die, Simply Pressed Clay, Buttons & Blossoms Clay Mold, Embossing Buddy, 2 1/2" Circle punch, dimensionals, glue dots, White Organdy ribbon

Yesterday I spent the majority of the day/night in my stamp studio.
I did alot of sorting & organizing (I have a long ways to go yet).
And I made 2 super cute cards that I think I'll be using at my upcoming Open Houses this weekend.

Manda & the twins did go with me late in the afternoon to the cemeteries to put flowers on 
family & special friends graves.
 
Today will be a busy day, as baby piggies get here early this morning!
The twins are going to be so excited!
Let the farm fun begin for us!
 Then tonight we sell hogs.
So I'll be spending alot of time helping Deke & being a farmer today.

Ok...I've been working on a couple of swaps that I have to get mailed today.....they are all done & ready to be mailed now......so I'd better get to bed & get a few hours of sleep 
before the alarm goes off & the twins are here.

I hope you have a tremendous Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Another sneak peek at 'Label Love'

HI!
Happy Memorial Day!

Here is another cute card that shows lots of new products.

Check out not only the new stamp set, but also the punch & the This & That Washi Tape.

'Label Love'

cs:  Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

ink:  Basic Gray

supplies:  This & That Washi Tape, Calypso Coral Baker's Twine, Artisan Label punch, dimesionals, glue dot

We enjoyed getting to see several family members at graduation parties yesterday in Central City & Lone Tree for Mikayla & Maggie.
My mom went with Deke & I, so we enjoyed getting to visit & spend time with her too.

We've had TONS of rain!
Gosh- we went from one extreme to the other- from a drought to being too soaking wet!
We haven't checked the rain gauge since yesterday morning, but had over 4 1/2" at that time in the past 24 hours.
I'm sure it is well over 5" now.
Rain, Rain, go away!  
Come back another day!

We will make our cemetery run around Keokuk County to put flowers on our loved ones stones later today.
And then we plan to be home the rest of the day to get things ready on the farm for our new baby piggies to arrive tomorrow morning.
I also have LOTS of preparing to do for my Open Houses I have this coming Saturday & Sunday too!
Nathan is suppose to race this afternoon/evening, but assume with all of the rain it will be postponed.
WOW- It is the beginning to an extremely busy week here! 

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

Happy Memorial Day!
In memory & honor for all our family, friends & everyone that has served.

Thank you!

A sneak peek with a new set called- 'Label Love'

Good morning!

Here is a sweet baby card.

I think that this new set is really cute.

Be sure to check out these new colors too!

 And what about the new punch!

Did you notice how the set coordinates with the new scallop circle punches.

'Label Love'

cs:  Strawberry Slush, Smoky Slate, Whisper White

2013-2015 In Color Designer Paper (Strawberry Slush)

ink:  Smoky Slate

supplies:  Artisan Label punch, 7/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle punch, dimenstionals, glue dot, 5/8" White Organza ribbon

Yesterday I ran errands all morning.

Then I stamped all afternoon.

I finally got caught up on birthday cards!

Today we will be headed out to graduation parties!

I hope you enjoy your day & a SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE