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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Here is a Christmas easel card!

Good morning!
This is an easel card I made for my Fall STYC.
It is created using the 'Snowy Day' stamp set.
 (I will update this post sometime soon with the supply list.)

Wow.....yesterday was a Monday!
The boys were excited to come see us & we were happy to have them here.
Papa had meetings all morning & then worked on the farm all afternoon/evening.
It was a challenging afternoon, as Brody wouldn't nap!
They started sleeping in big beds over the weekend (not their cribs).
I put them in their cribs & there was no way he was staying there.
So after fighting with him over 1 1/2 hours- he just got to go play.
But then we woke up his brother.
 So last night when Papa got in, he helped me take apart their cribs & put them in the garage.
And we put up a big bed.
So we'll see how nap time goes today!
 Brody was tired last night.....he feel asleep eating his supper.
I am anxious to hear from Manda how he slept during the night last night.

Nathan, Deke, Josh & Mark worked in the shop last night on the new race car.
They started with just a bare frame and it actually is beginning to look like a race car now.
It is awesome that Brayden's other Papa Mark is such a good welder & is always here to help out Nathan & support him racing.
So while the guys worked- Brayden got to hang out with me!
We visited the shop, took the twins home, went to the store, made supper, read books & played with his farm!

Tonight I'm a farmer helping Deke on our farm selling hogs.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Monday, November 4, 2013

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Oh my!! It is Mr. Snowman......

Good morning!
Happy Monday......
Wow another start to a crazy/busy week!

This Mr. Snowman card was one of my Fall STYC projects.
Isn't he just adorable!
(I will update this post soon with the supply list.)
I had a great weekend spent with my big boys being here at home alot- Deke, Nathan & Brayden!
And also stamping with everyone too on Saturday & Sunday!!
My 6 cards for my November classes were a huge hit with everyone.
They turned out soooooo cute!
AND
I can't wait for the others stamping with me this week to get to make them.

I am looking forward to seeing my little guys this morning & spending the day with them.

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Sunday, November 3, 2013

A 'Merry' Christmas!

Good morning!
Here is another card that we did at my Fall STYC.
I saw a card similar to this on demonstrator friend Amy Storrie's blog right after the Holiday Catalog was released.
I loved the negative/reverse image of it using the Merry Expressions Thinlit.
 I will update this post with the supply list sometime soon.

I'm off soon to Pat's workshop!
I can't wait to spend my afternoon stamping with everyone joining us.
I've got some awesome cards created & I'll be posting them here sometime in the next week.

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

It is daylight savings time!

Saturday, November 2, 2013

A beautiful wreath!

Good morning!

So what do you think of this wreath card?
I have so liked this stamp set from day one, when I saw it in the Holiday Catalog.
This is one of the cards that everyone made at my STYC event.
 'Wonderful Wreath' & 'A Banner Christmas'
cs:  Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
ink:  Gumball Green
supplies:  Big Shot, Stylish Stripes embossing folder, Expressions Thinlits die, Word Window punch, Cupcake Builder Punch, 2 Way Glue Pen, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding ribbon, dimensionals, glue dots


Wow....another weekend with LOTS & LOTS of stamping!
This morning I'm having some ladies coming to stamp with me!
 Then I'll be stamping the afternoon/night away working on my cards for my workshop that I have tomorrow with Pat & her friends!

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

Friday, November 1, 2013

Here is the November "BEST OF" stamp set! I LOVE IT!

I LOVE THIS!!
Check out the little Frosty!!!
He is adorable!
They are all so cute!
Do you remember the Hedgehogs too?

And what a beautiful snowflake!
The Let It Snow coordinates with the Bracket Label punch! 
 #134387- 'Best of Snow'= $14.95
best of snow 

A 'Magnificent Maple' card

Happy Friday!!

Here is another one of the cards I created for my STYC.
I love this stamp!
Aren't the colors just gorgeous!
 And check out the fold!
It is another one that I made using the Envelope Punch Board.
(It is the same fold & layout that I did for one of the deer cards ('Remembering Christmas') that I posted a few days ago.

'Magnificent Maple' & 'Petite Pairs'
cs: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
ink:  Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso
supplies:  Envelope Punch Board, Big Shot, 3 1/2" Circle die, Woodgrain embossing folder, 2 1/2" Circle punch, Paper Snips, sponge 

Wow!!!
We have had a super busy week & heading into not slowing down for a busy weekend too!
I have stamp classes tomorrow & on Sunday too!
Lots to get ready before them.
 Can't believe it is Friday already!

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

Thursday, October 31, 2013

My farmer & his 2 cows!!!!

I just couldn't resist sharing the boys in their Halloween costumes.
I think they are all so cute!
Check out their smiles.
 
Brayden was a farmer this year & Brody & Drake are both his cows!
My downline/friend Melissia Greiner made these cow costumes last year for her twin grandsons.
Aren't they just adorable!!!
She is so talented!!!!
We are blessed that we get the Greiner Twins hand me downs!
 Drake
 Brody
 This is the back side of Brody.....check out the tail!
Brayden (my farmer) taking a break playing a farm game on Aunt Manda's phone.
 

TAG IT BUNDLES are available!

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The Holiday Tag It Decorative Box Bundle (item 135811) includes
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  • Decorative Window Gift Boxes (6 boxes)

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  • Extra-Large Gift Boxes (3 boxes)

TAG IT BUNDLES are available!




Are you getting ready for the holidays? We're here to help--with two new Holiday Packaging Bundles (October 29 through November 19).  The two packaging bundles are perfect for creating cute packaging and tags for treats and small gifts.

The Holiday Tag It Decorative Box Bundle (item 135811) includes
  • Stamp a Tag Kit
  • Cherry Cobbler 1" Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon (10 yards)
  • Decorative Window Gift Boxes (6 boxes)

The Holiday Tag It Extra-Large Box Bundle (item 135812) includes
  • Stamp a Tag Kit
  • Cherry Cobbler 1" Stitched Edge Grosgrain Ribbon (10 yards)
  • Extra-Large Gift Boxes (3 boxes)

The Final Thank You Thursday!  On sale today ONLY!

A note from Stampin' Up!
We hope you have enjoyed the last month of our Thank You Thursday's, we sure have loved saying thank you! For this last one, we wanted to put a pretty little bow to wrap up them up and we thought what better way then with our Chevron Ribbon! Below you will find a few of our favorite colors.


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A perfect punch art pumpkin!

Good morning!
Happy Halloween!!!
I am so "thankful" for alot in my life.
I treasure all of those that I met over the years that have stamped with me.
And I'm especially thankful for all of my dear demonstrator friends that I have met over the years too.
Sherri Peters is one of those special friends & the creator of this awesome card!
I CASED this for one of my STYC cards last weekend.
This card was a HUGE hit as one of the favorites of many of my stampers!
Sherri is very sweet & so talented & I'd call her a punch art queen.
I met her a few years ago on one of our incentive trips.
On our trip to Fiji in May Deke & I spent quite abit of time with her & her husband Mike &
 then I hung out with Sherri at Founders in September too. 
This awesome card is her Founders swap! 
cs:  Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso
ink:  Pumpkin Pie (sponged around the edges of the ovals)
supplies:  Big Shot, Expressions Thinlits Die, Pretty Prints embossing folder, Modern Label punch, Extra Large Oval punch, sponge, White Twine, Scoring Tool, dimensionals

When it rains it pours.......yesterday was not the best of days.
It seemed that everything we did around here was wrong.

My repair man did get the part for my frig & put it on- so that is now fixed.
We got some errands ran & got drenched from the rain.
I got Drakes hair cut- (now to get Brody's done).
I got the rest of our Oak trim sanded, stained & varnished for Makenzy to come finish putting on-
he hopes to come next Tuesday!
And I spent several hours last night catching up on bookwork- SU!, personal & farm.

Tonight is Trick-or- Treat night & I need to get the boys treats finished.
I'm looking forward to seeing them in their costumes.

It is a new day & I'm hoping that the sun shines & things are good around here.

Wishing you a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween this Thursday!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Reminder.....tomorrow is the LAST DAY to order these single markers!!

Email me or order yours on line if you want any of them!
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'Color Me' Stockings

Good morning!
Happy Hump day!
I think that the 'Color Me' set in the Holiday Catalog is so cute!
Here is the one with the stockings.
 It is so bright & cheery!
This one of my Stamp 'Til You Cramp cards.....
everyone made 5 coordinating cards with this set & a bag to put them in.

'Color Me' & 'More Merry Messages'
cs:  Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White
dp:  Polka Dot Parade
ink:  Black Stazon
markers:  Old Olive & Real Red
supplies:  2 1/2" Circle Punch, Extra Large Oval Punch, dimensionals, 
1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Real Red Ribbon, Paper Snips
 
It was a late night selling hogs last night.
Our poor trucker (Jerry) had had a long last 2 days on the road. 
He was tired & hungry & I was worried about him.
So after we loaded hogs I came in & made him a plate for his supper & took it to town to the sale barn where he was still loading hogs.
I had a pork roast in the oven for us, so he got that with all of the fixing to go along with it to eat too.
His smile when I gave it to him was priceless, so I know he really appreciated it.

Deke has meetings all day today.
The boys & I are going to run some errands.
Tonight I have to work in my stamp room & get STYC things put away so I can start working on cards for this Sunday's class I have.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE