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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

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.

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 firs
& 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

Monday, February 3, 2014

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

Sunday, February 2, 2014

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 

Saturday, February 1, 2014

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

Friday, January 31, 2014

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

Thursday, January 30, 2014

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! 
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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.
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