Here is another Envelope Punch Board card......

I made a Rose card at Cathy's workshop last week & 

liked the fold of it so well that I made another one.

Click here to see the card I made at Cathy's workshop.

So-

Here is another card I made with the Envelope Punch Board.

 For this card I used the SAB set- 'See Ya Later' 

with the 'Create a Cupcake' set & coordinating Cupcake Builder Punch.

Isn't it just so cute!

This is one of my February class cards- 

so if you are stamping with me this week this will be one of the cards you'll get to make!

I should call this the one sheet wonder card- as with these measurements 
you use almost one entire sheet of Chocolate Chip card stock.

 I've had many people ask me how I did it!

Well- it wasn't a planned creation.....

and I'm not very good at being able to take & post pictures of things.....

but I'm going to give it a try.

 Base of card- 6 7/8 x 6 7/8- punch at 3 3/8".

 Cut off 2 of the flaps & it will look like this.

NOTE:  
You will be adding an inside base piece as shown below that is 5 1/2 x 4 1/8", 

over the top of this- so be sure to check the size first 

& cut off the 2 tabs that are larger-

as this is not a true square base.

You want your finished card to be 5 1/2 x 4 1/4".

 Inside base piece= 5 1/2 x 4 1/8"

 This piece measures= 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 & punch on the Envelope Punch Board at 3 3/8".

You will flip this square & punch 4 times in order to punch off the square points,

making them a little rounded at the edges as shown here.

(These will be the layered pieces that goes on the front tabs.)

 I then folded this in half & cut it on the fold mark- making 2 pieces.

Here are your 2 separate pieces.

 Then attach them as shown to the front tabs.

Also notice where I added the 2 dimensionals, 

as the tags will be attached to the card front here.

 Notice the attachment of the tags as shown from the back side.

 You can then slide the bottom tab as shown here to secure your card to stay shut!

This is it opened completely up.

'See Ya Later' (SAB) & 'Create a Cupcake'

card stock measurements:

  Chocolate Chip- 6 7/8 x 6 7/8- punch at 3 3/8"; 5 1/2 x 4 1/8; 4 1/8 x 2; 1" strip

Melon Mambo- 5 1/4 x 3 7/8; 4 1/8 x 2; 1" strip

 Pink Pirouette- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2- cut in half, 1" strip

 Whisper White- 4 1/8 x 2

ink:  Chocolate Chip 

supplies:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (SAB), Envelope Punch Board, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Crystal Effects, Cupcake Builder Punch, White Organza Ribbon, Pink Pirouette 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

We have another snow storm headed our way!

(Oh the joys of living in Iowa!)

It is going to be a long next 24-48 hours.

We have to sell 2 semi loads of hogs tonight- so praying we an get the trucks in & 

out & they get to the packing house safely.

Deke is suppose to be in Mt. Pleasant all day today for a meeting, 

but don't know if he is going to risk going because of the weather.

There is no way he can get stranded & not make it home to do all of the chores, etc.

I did take Drake to see Dr. Mary yesterday.

He had strep throat & got some meds, so hopefully will be better soon.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Be sure to stay warm & safe!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

It is Sale-a-bration TIME!

The most wonderful time of the (Stampin' Up) year...

Click HERE to see the entire brochure.

There are several ways to join in the festivities -

For each $50 you spend in Stampin' Up products (and they have the BEST products!), you earn a FREE gift out of the SAB brochure (pp. 11-17).  There are four exclusive stamp sets, patterned paper, twine & cork accessories, coordinating punch, embossing folder, card, decor, and packaging kits, and two digital options to choose from.  There is something for everyone.  Don't know where to start?  Pages 4-9 have featured topical bundles (cards, birthday, gift wrap, parties, on-the-go scrapping, digital) to help you reach the gift level.

This is the best time to host a workshop, for both your guests as well as extra SAB incentives for you, so be sure to book your workshop today! Earn an extra $30 in hostess dollars when you host a party of $300 or more.  That's $80 in FREE product with a $300 party.  Gather your friends for some girls night in!

But that's not all! Sale-a-bration is a great time to sign up to be a demonstrator. The Starter Kit is now $99 (with free shipping), and during SAB a new recruit will receive $125 $150 in merchandise of their choice. The starter kit is a great value.  But that's not all... you can receive FREE registration to Stampin' Up Convention in July ($295 value) when you join.

Petal Parade Sweet Sorbet DSP Sweet Sorbet Accessories Decorative Dots EF Good as Gold card kit Banner Blast Banner punch You're Lovely Twisty Treats Heartfelt Banner kit See Ya Later Hooray for Parties digital One Big Sale-A-Bration 2014 digital

'Oh, Happy Day'!

Good morning!

Oh Happy Day!!

It is MONDAY!

Woo Hoo!

We have another busy week here.
 I am praying that we don't get hit with another snow storm that is headed out way 
& predicted to hit tomorrow & Wednesday.

Here is a cute card that I did as my swap for my downline meeting.

I am in a black mode I guess....but lovin' it!

 'Starburst Sayings'
cs:  Coastal Cabana, Basic Black, Whisper White
ink:  Coastal Cabana, Black Stazon
supplies:  Big Shot, Starburst Framelits, Circle Framelits, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Black Chevron Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Glue Dots, Dimesionals

Gotta run.......the boys will be here soon.
Drake has been running a fever & hopefully can get him in to see Dr. Mary today.
We are assuming he has an ear infection.

Have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

I lovely this 'Petite Petals' card!

Good morning!
Here is a quick post, as I've got to finish cutting & packing up for today's workshop!

Woo Hoo!!!

Jenny has a lot of friends joining us today for her party & I can't wait to share with all of them!

This card is a special one that I made for a dear friends birthday!

Isn't it just stunning!

'Petite Petals', 'Four You' & 'Flowering Flourishes'
cs:  Pool Party, Whisper White, Basic Black
dp:  Sweet Sorbet (SAB)
ink:  Black Stazon
supplies:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (SAB), Paper Snips, 
Sweet Sorbet Accessories (Pool Party Twine- SAB),  Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Glue Dot, Dimensionals, Black Sharpie Marker (to color the Pearls black)

Gotta run!!
I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE 

More 'Vivid Vases'

Good morning!
This was one of my shoe box swaps for my downline meeting that I had 
with my team last Saturday.

Yes- sorry- more 'Vivid Vases'!

I told you I really like this stamp set!!!!
It is so modern, yet elegant, yet simple......so many things all wrapped into one stamp set.

Isn't the Sweet Sorbet (SAB) -Summer Starfruit colored designer paper 
just striking with the Basic Black?

I LOVE this new Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper (SAB)!
It is a Sale-a-bration (SAB) item & it is one of the options you can get for 
FREE with a $50 through 3/31/14.
I used the other patterns of the designer paper on the vases.

 

 'Vivid Vases'

cs:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Summer Starfruit

dp:  Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper (SAB(

ink:  Jet Black Stazon

markers:  Pool Party, Summer Starfruit, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding

supplies:  Summer Starfruit Ribbon, dimensionals, glue dot 

I pray that I have good mojo today as I have alot of creating to do!
Jenny is having an early Super Bowl Sunday Stamp Party tomorrow

& we have many joining us!

I will have 6 awesome cards for them to make.

I'm excited about them coming to stamp with me & I can't wait to share!

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Here is a lovely 'Vivid Vases' card.

Good morning!

Here is a lovely 'Vivid Vases' card.

Gosh.....I just can't get enough of this stamp set.

And honestly- when first viewing it in the catalog I would not have guessed that I would have used it so much & in so many different ways.

 I also love black & ivory cards!

This is the other card everyone at Cathy's party did last night!
Wowser......Cathy had a great party!
 I enjoyed getting to share with everyone.

'Vivid Vases'

cs:  Very Vanilla, Basic Black

dp:  Modern Medley Designer Paper

ink:  Black Stazon

markers:  Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Real Red & Pear Pizzaz

supplies:  Big Shot, Starburst framelit, Very Vanilla Seam Binding ribbon, Banner Punch (SAB), dimensionals, glue dot

Woo Hoo!

It is Friday!!

I hope you have a FABULOUS day!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration- LOTS for everyone!

Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration- LOTS for everyone! 

Sale-a-bration is Stampin' Up!'s biggest sale of the year!

From January 28-March 31, enjoy special gifts when you party with Stampin' Up! Here's how to get the good stuff:

Get one free gift for ever $50 in merchandise that you order.No limit! 

Host a party and get an extra $30 in FREE merchandise when your party total is over $300! 

Your party can be an in home workshop or a book party on line!

OR

What better time to start a new business than during Sale-a-bration? 

Join the Stampin' Up! family as a demonstrator during Sale-a-bration and get an extra $25 in your Starter Kit -- a total of $150 in products of your choice for only $99 plus tax!  

Click here to JOIN MY Iowa Inkers TEAM!

I am lovin' this Spiral Flower Die & the Envelope Punch Board together!

 Good morning!

Here is a card everyone joining me at Cathy's workshop will get to make tonight!
I can't wait to share with all of them.

Cathy loves flowers......as she use to own a flower shop.

So I'm hoping she likes this card.

 Click here for a tutorial on how to make this card layout with the Envelope Punch Board!

Isn't the Spiral Flower die just beautiful!

Check out the way it opens up!

I made it with the Envelope Punch Board.

And did you notice that I used my favorite product?

The Scalloped Tag Topper punch.

I actually made 3 of them (Whisper White, Real Red & Mambo Melon) & layered them.

And this card is so totally not what I had in mind when I started creating last night.

It is funny how things just come together.

'Love You to the Moon'

cs:  Real Red, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

dp:  Fresh Prints Paper Stack

ink:  Real Red

supplies:  Big Shot, Spiral Flower Die, Red Stitched ribbon, White Organza ribbon, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Envelope Punch Board

Oh my......gotta run!

I hope you have a wonderful day!!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Check out the new Sprial Flower Die & these beautiful Roses!

Good morning!!

I have made alot of these roses lately.
Here are some of them.

Manda & Lindsey are in charge of decorating the teachers lounge for the month of February!

So we made stemmed roses & heart banners.

Aren't these roses just beautiful!

 I put them on wires for their stems & then the girls
 are putting them in vases with red beads in the bottom of them.

Check out the new Spiral Flower Die- #129379= $17.95- 

pg. 32 in the Occasions Catalog!

Here are some NOTES:  

• I used a water bottle & misted both side of my spiral flower cut out, blotting off the excess water.
• Then I rolled the spiral cut out from the small end outward to form the rose.
• I released or relaxed the rolled flower for it to be my desired fullness I wanted for my finished rose.
• I used Liquid Glue on the big circle at the end of the spiral to hold the flower together.
• I then SMASHED the flower down to give it a more vintage or real look, by pressing down on it with my hand to flatten it some.

Last night Brayden & I had fun while Papa & Nathan went to the Iowa BB game.

Tonight Susie's Hair Hut is open for business & then I'll be stamping the night away.
Woo Hoo!!

Cathy is having her annual Stampin' Party tomorrow night!

And then I have my monthly Stamping Group on Sunday to get ready for too with Jenny being our hostess this month!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs!
SUSIE

Hip-Hip Hooray Card Kit!

Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit

#134998= $19.95

20 Handmade cards for less than $20! 

They’re thoughtful, they’re beautiful, they’re handmade, and they take just minutes to make! 

The Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit contains everything you need (minus scissors) to create 20 beautiful cards for a variety of occasions. 

The kit is perfect for busy crafters -- or those who are just getting started! 

It also makes a GREAT GIFT!

The Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit includes:

• Cardstock and envelopes for 20 cards
• Twine, clips, and adhesive die-cut embellishments
• Three-piece Hip Hip Hooray Stamp Set & clear stamp block
• Stampin Dimensionals
• Basic Gray Stampin’ Spot (mini ink pads)
• Full-color instructional brochure

Look at all the cards your can make with the Hip Hip Hooray Kit! 

(Click here to view flyer. Card samples are shown on the second page of the flyer.)

Check out our new Texture Boutique Embossing Machine!!

Don't you just LOVE this!

Be sure to try it out at my upcoming classes!

It is now available to purchase!

 

Texture Boutique Embossing Machine
#132657= $29.95

It's embossing made easy. Texture Boutique is the perfect, portable tool to create embossed cards, tags, embellishments, and more. Use it with our Stampin' Up! exclusive Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.

 

Wekly Deals- Jan 28- Feb 3

Woo Hoo!!! It is Sale-a-bration time!!!

Good morning!

Woo Hoo!

YES- it is Sale-a-bration time!!!!!!
My favorite time of the year!
I LOVE FREE STAMPIN'UP! PRODUCTS!!!
Don't you?
 
Click here to see the Salea-bration Catalog!
If you don't have a copy of your own Sale-a-bration Catalog, 

please let me know & I'll be sure to get one to you!

Check out this super cute card that I made for my downline meeting on Saturday!

It is using all new Sale-a-bration products!
I just love the bright springiness of it!

I would like to thank demonstrator Ronda Wade for this cute layout that I CASED.

 I totally changed the colors & added the Decorative Dots Embossing Folder 

& an extra layer to it.

'Petal Parade' (SAB)
cs:  Basic Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White
dp:  Sweet Sorbet (SAB)
ink:  Crisp Cantaloupe
supplies:  Sweet Sorbet Accessory Kit (Crisp Cantaloupe Twine),
Lace Doilies, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Paper Snips,
Glue Dot, Dimensionals, Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (SAB), Paper Piecing Tool, Paper Piecing Mat

 It is another COLD day in Iowa!
School is delayed again this morning for 2 hours due to the cold.
Deke left super early this morning for another meeting.
He is at the State Capitol today in Des Moines for a meeting.
Tonight Nathan & Deke will be going to the Iowa BB game.
Brayden & G'ma will enjoy a quiet evening at home together.
Brayden leaves tomorrow for a trip with his mom & Mike for 2 weeks.
Gosh....what will we do without him here for that long?

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