WooHOO! A great win for Nathan tonight!

A packed grandstand & an awesome night of racing!!  

So proud of Nathan. 

 Great win tonight!!! 

Grandpa John (my dad) would have been so proud too! 

I'm sure he was smiling from heaven! 

 It was 7 years ago tonight that Nathan won & the last race that Grandpa John was ever physically there with us! 

I am so glad that so many in our family were sitting together to cheer Nathan on tonight!!

Here is a 'Mosaic Madness' Christmas card!

Good morning!

I'm sharing a very pretty card that a demonstrator friend- Nicole Slaubaugh made for my downline meeting swap!
I love the colors together & love how this stamp set is so versatile!

 'Mosaic Madness' & 'Seasonal Sayings'

cs:  Bermuda Bay, Coastal Cabana & Whisper White

ink:  Bermuda Bay, Soft Sky & Smoky Slate

supplies:  Big Shot, Mosaic embossing folder, Basic Rhinestones, Paper Snips, dimensionals, Itty Bitty Punch Pack (cross), Silver Pen,

We had a late night selling hogs last night.

Gosh it was hot & humid!

Today Deke is off to meetings all day & I'm off to get my 2nd Hepatitis B Shot & then see my allergy doctor.

I'll deliver some stamp orders along the way there & back.

Tonight we will be racing in Osky.

The races are free tonight- so I'm expecting a packed grandstand if the rain holds off.

HOPEFULLY Nathan has good luck!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Check out our NEW Magnetic Platform!

 

 Oh my gosh!!

I LOVE IT!
And you will too!

Magnetic Platform- #130658= $39.95

This is the new BFF (Best Friend Forever) for your framelits & edgelits!

Check out this new clay rose!

Good morning!

Here is a cute 2,4,6,8 box that everyone at my Open Houses got to create.

I wanted them to be able to make the pretty rose in the center of the flower with the new clay!!

Oh my gosh......I can't say enough good about this new product.

I LOVE IT!
And the ladies at my Open Houses enjoyed getting to make their roses too.

How did I color it?
I colored my white clay flower by just turning it upside down onto the Daffodil Delight ink pad to add a little color to it.
You can also color it with aqua painters & ink refill drops.
Or you can add ink refill drops to a plastic baggie & work the color into the clay.
Or you can wear rubber gloves & work the color into it.
There are alot of different possibilities!

 'Kind & Cozy' & 'Label Love'
cs:  Island Indigo, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz
Gingham Garden designer paper
ink:  Versamark & Daffodil Delight
supplies:  Simply Pressed Clay, Buttons & Blossoms Clay molds, embossing buddy, White 5/8" Organza ribbon, White Baker's Twine, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle punch, Blossom Punch, Artisan Punch, Paper Piercing Tool & Mat Pack, dimensionals, Paper Snips, Itty Bitty Punch Pack

dimensions: 

• Island Indigo cs= 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• score at 2", 4", 8"
• score along the bottom at 1"
• snip out 1" x 1/2" rectangle in bottom corner
• snip the 1" scoring lines along the bottom edge so that you can fold your box together

Years ago when I first started stamping I learned out to make this type of a box!

So quick, easy & fun!

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Today is going to be spent working on the farm.
We sell hogs tonight too.

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Best of 25 years set for June- 'Greetings'

Every month during 2013, Stampin' Up! is combining some of our all-time-favorite stamps with a new, never-before-seen stamp to create a monthly “Best of” stamp set.  'Best of Greetings' is our June set, but don’t forget to check out the sets from previous months as well.  They are all available until next April!

Oh I know you'll love this set.  It seems like we always need greeting stamps and there are lots of good ones in this set!

A beautiful 'Wildflower Meadow' embossed card......

Happy Monday everyone!

Here is a pretty card that everyone at my New Catalog Open Houses made.

And I used the 2 new In Colors- Bake Brown Sugar & Crisp Cantaloupe.

I just love these 2 colors together & have used this combination alot lately.

Did you notice the embossing around the stamped images?

Isn't just the coolest that the embossing folder goes with this stamp set?

 Wildflower Meadow' & 'Banner Greetings' (hostess set)

cs:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Baked Brown Sugar & Whisper White

supplies:  Big Shot, Wildflower Meadow embossing folder, Floral Fusion Sizzlit, Basic Pearls, Paper Snips, dimensionals

WOW!!!!

I had a fabulous time with my stampers in the Hiawatha area at my 

New Catalog Open House yesterday!

So glad that so many came to join me!

Today I'm home alone (I think)!

Deke is in the office for meetings all morning & I am going to unpack & put away things from my party yesterday & place orders.

I hope you have a MAGNIFICENT Monday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A sweet card made with 'Label Love'

Good morning!
Here is a sweet card everyone made at my Open Houses!

My dear friend Denise Sullivan shared a card layout similar to this one & 

I CASED it (Copy And Share Everything)!

'Label Love'
cs:  Whisper White, Island Indigo, Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo
ink:  Island Indigo
supplies:  Artisan Label punch, Boho Blossoms punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, dimensionals, Basic Pearls

Did you notice the layering around the punch.
I did this by punching out 2 of the Daffodil Delight labels & then cutting them in half.
Cut one horizontal & one vertical & then layer around the stamped image punch out!

We had a late night of racing......

Nathan's motor blew up on the first lap of the main in Donnellson on Friday night.

So the guys had a late night in the shop when they got home & got the motor pulled.

Papa Mark Sheetz made a quick trip to Des Moines to pick up the other motor 

that had gotten fixed- it had blown up early this year.

And Nathan & Brayden took the race car to Keota for their Fun Day Parade.

The guys worked hard from noon on & got everything back together- so we were all off to Bloomfield.

There was short in a connection to a plug- so he only made a couple of laps in his 

heat race & pulled in.

Thankfully they found the problem & got it fixed!!

He started 16th in the main & finished a strong 5th place.

Too bad we couldn't have had a few more laps, as he looked great!

The stands were busy with the boys!

Papa said it is less work to go to the pits & work on the car!

They were all good & we enjoyed a nice family evening together.

Brayden stayed over night & I'm hoping he sleeps in so I can work in my Stamp Studio! 

I'm off to finish cutting card stock & get packed up to head to my 

New Catalog Open House in Hiawatha. 

I can't wait to see everyone & share!

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A 'Happy Day' flower!

Hello!

Here is a pretty card I made using the new set- 'Happy Day'

and 2 of the new In Colors!

I think it turned out pretty cute!

'Happy Day'

cs:  Baked Brown Sugar, Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White

ink:  Baked Brown Sugar & Crisp Cantaloupe

supplies:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, dimensionals, glue dots, 2 1/2" Circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle punch, 7/8" Scallop Circle punch, 3/8" Whisper White Taffeta ribbon

I have to share.......

I got an exciting phone call on Wednesday from Donna Griffith at the 

Stampin' Up! home office training department.

This was a HAPPY DAY for me!

She asked me to be a presenter at Convention in July, along with 3 other demonstrators at the 'Building a Thriving Business' Break Out Class.

I am thrilled to have this opportunity to share my love of stamping with other demonstrators!

 Yesterday I created a rough draft of my power point presentation.

We have several rehearsals between now & at convention to prepare for this class.

Today will be a busy day cutting card stock for my workshop tomorrow.

And it will be a FUN day with our boys too!

Then we're headed to the races tonight in Bloomfield!

I think that Papa is going to sit in the stands with me & help with the 3 boys.

This will be a new experience for him, as usually is in the pits with Nathan.

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Kind & Cozy'

Happy Friday!

Here is another card that I did at my Open Houses.

For those of you that know me- know I love cups & hearts- so this set is right up my alley!

'Kind & Cozy'

cs:  Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

ink:  Melon Mambo, Island Indigo

markers:  Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz

supplies:  Big Shot, Stripes embossing folder, 3" Circle Die, 2 1/2" Circle punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, Small Heart punch, Modern Label punch, White 5/8" Organza ribbon, dimensionals, glue dot

Check out how it opens!
The center pops up into a stand-up card.

I don't know if you can tell by the photo or not, but I created a plaid background on the Melon Mambo card.
I used the Stripes embossing folder & ran it through going both directions!

I'm still working on my spare room today!
Yikes- I don't know if I can even get it all done today.
Susie's Hair Hut is open tonight so that I can cut Steven's hair.
Nathan races in Donnellson tonight- the guys will be going & I'm going to stay home to get thing done here.
I have 2 boxes of stamp orders that I need to get sorted, cut & ready to deliver too today!

Tomorrow I will be spending the day in my Stamp Studio cutting card stock for my Open House that I have on Sunday!
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

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