Clean & simple........

Good morning!

Here is a clean & simple card.

(This is the Valentines card that I made for Nathan.)

There isn't much stamping on it.

I didn't want it to be too frilly.

But I think that this layout would be great for any card.
And you could leave it just as it is & change the wording to make this a pretty wedding card!

'Teeny Tiny Wishes'

cs:  Real Red, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Red Glimmer

ink:  Real Red

supplies:  Big Shot, Heart Collection framelits, Word Window Punch, Small Heart punch, dimensionals, glue dots

We have freezing rain this morning!
Steve has the day off for President's Day & Sigourney Schools are cancelled.
So I am home alone today.....
I'm still doing bookwork.......so will be hiding in my office most of the day.

  All of our kids are coming here for supper tonight. 
As today is my birthday!
I will be passing on a "gift" to those of you that stamp with me in the next 30 days
 to celebrate my special day!
So be sure ask me about this when you are at an upcoming stamping event of mine!!

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

'You're Lovely'

Good morning!

Here is a card that I made similar to one that I did for my February classes.
I used Sahara Sand card stock when I created it.

Click here to see the card. 

On today's card I used Crumb Cake card stock instead of the Sahara Sand.
I absolutely love this card!!!

The new 'Woodgrain' background stamp is just so awesome!

This is a vintage style & the hints of black just make it pop.
Aren't the flowers just gorgeous colored with the White Chalk Marker!

'You're Lovely' (SAB), 'Gorgeous Grunge' & 'Woodgrain'

cs:  Crumb Cake & Basic Black

ink:  Crumb Cake, Black Stazon

markers:  Pear Pizzazz & White Chalk Marker

supplies:  Big Shot, Lattice Bigz Die, Deco Label framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Paper Doilies, dimensionals, Basic Pearls colored with a Black Sharpie Marker, Glue Dots
 

Brayden stayed all night with us last night.

He lost his first tooth!!

We were all excited!
 

 Today I am at one of my other jobs a bookkeeper & 

I will be hiding in my office working on farm stuff.

I have lots to do!

Hope I get it all done! 
 

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE 

'See Ya Later- Alligator!!

Good morning!

Here is the card that I made for all of our boys for Valentines.

I think they sure turned out so cute!

The boys just loved it & carried it around.

We often say to them- "See ya later alligator" 

with the reply of 

"After while crocodile"!

So this stamp set is so fitting.

'See Ya Later' (SAB), 'Zoo Babies', 'Teeny Tiny Wishes' & 'Just Sayin'

cs:  Basic Gray, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White

ink:  Real Red, Wild Washi

supplies:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (SAB), Word Bubble Framelits, Word Window Punch, Owl Builder Punch (small heart), Real Red Stitched Ribbon, 
Wild Wasabi Stitched Ribbon, dimensionals, glue dots, Scalloped Topper Tag Punch

Normally my weekends are full of stamping.  
Not this weekend......I took the weekend off of one job for another job.

I have ALOT of farm stuff to do this weekend & hoping to get it all done.

I hope you have a "sensational" Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Happy Valentines Day!!

Good morning!
Happy Valentines Day!!

 'Language of Love' & 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'
cs:  Basic Gray, Real Red, Whisper White, Red Glimmer
dp:  Pretty Prints Paper Stack
ink:  Real Red
supplies:  Word Window Punch, Small Heart Punch, Full Heart Punch, Big Shot, Hearts A Flutter Framelits, dimensionals, glue dots
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Here is another similar Valentines card.
This one is for Deke!

I love these words & how perfect they are for a card for my honey!

'Language of Love' & 'See Ya Later' (SAB)
cs:  Basic Gray, Real Red, Whisper White
ink:  Real Red
dp:  Pretty Prints Paper Stack
ink:  Real Red
supplies:  Small Heart Punch, Full Heart Punch, Big Shot, 
Hearts Collection Framelits, dimensionals, glue dots
 

Snow, Snow, Snow we want no more!
But it is coming down like crazy this morning!
Oh the joys of living in Iowa.

I hope you have a very special day!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Check out this cool bow made with the Envelope Punch Board!

Good morning!!

Yesterday I shared with you this cute card.

And today I'm going to share with you how I made the cool bow!
It is made with the Envelope Punch Board!

Demonstrator friend- Deb Valder made a u tube video on how to make a bow similar to this one.

Her bow was smaller, so I played with different lengths of card stock
& came up with liking my bow to look like this.

NOTE:

I will be making a card at all of my March classes with this type of bow on it, 

so if you are coming to stamp with me you'll get to make one for yourself!

 Here are the measurements I used for this bow:

• CS- 8 1/2" x 1"
• Punch at 4 1/4" (the middle of the card stock) on both sides of the piece of CS.
• Then punch at 2" from each end, on each side of the piece of CS. 
• I also flagged the ends with the Punch Board too!

8 1/2" x 1"

Punch in center on both sides of CS @ 4 1/4".

This is what it looks like.

 Punch at 2" on both sides of CS.

 Punch at 2" on the other end of the CS strip.

 Punch on both sides.

 This is what it looks like.

 Make the flag on the ends of the bow like this.

 This is what it will look like.

 Add 2 glue dots.

 Fold the strip like this.

 Fold in both sides & stick to the glue dots.
(the left side is stuck down to the glue dot here)

 This is the back side of the bow with both sides stuck down to the glue dots.

 Flip it over & this is what it looks like from the front side.

I added a Neutrals button in the center of the bow to complete it.
COOL HUH!!!

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I'm off on my monthly run to deliver stamps tonight.

I think that Deke gets to come along, 

so maybe we'll get to go out for supper too while we are out.

Last night Deke & I made a quick trip to Osky to deposit a hog check at the bank 

& get some groceries.

When we got home he had to go out & help with a City Sewer issue in a town near by.

Bless him for going above & beyond in his position as a Keokuk County Board of Supervisor.

I hope you have a wonderful Thursday!

Happy Stamping!!

Hugs!
SUSIE

Here is another 'See Ya Later' birthday card!

Good morning!

Here is another card I made using left over pieces of the cupcake card 

that I did at my classes last week.

 Check out how I used the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch.

Isn't that just so cool!

Be sure to check back tomorrow & I'll tell you more about the cute bow on this card too!

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

  cs: Chocolate Chip, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

ink:  Chocolate Chip 

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

 We survived our day yesterday & the boys did really good helping us on the farm.

Brayden, Brody & Drake are all little farmers & love being outside with the piggies.

It has just been SO COLD out!

We have warmer temps heading our way in the next few days.
They will be welcomed with open arms here forsure.

 Nathan is in Des Moines for a meeting today & tomorrow,

 so Brayden stayed all night with us last night.  

Papa will take him to school on his way to a meeting he has in Mt. Pleasant this morning.   

Manda also has an early meeting this morning, 

so the twins will be here soon. 

I have lots of boxes of stamps to get sorted & delivered- 

so will be working on that tonight.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

This weeks WEEKLY DEALS!! February 11-17, 2014

'Peaceful Petals'

Good morning!

Oh my gosh.......it is so terribly COLD outside.

These negative temps are just awful!

This is one of the cards that everyone joining me last week to stamp got to make.

I think it is bright & cheery & makes me think
of SPRING!
This would be a nice card for many different occasions.

 'Peaceful Petals'

cs:  Summer Starfruit, Basic Black, Whisper White

dp:  Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper

ink:  Black Stazon, Summer Starfruit

marker:  Old Olive

supplies:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing folder (SAB), Circles Collection Framelits, Summer Starfruit Ribbon, Paper Piercing Tool, Piercing Mat, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Sigourney Schools are delayed for 2 hours again this morning due to the cold temps.
I'm headed in to get the twins.
Our semi was suppose to be here at 7:45- 
but now it is not going to be here until 9:45- 
so the twins will get to end up being be little farmers today!
I hope they like it....as this will be a new experience for us all!
Thankfully we are loading inside today.
The boys are SO excited!

We then load another semi again this afternoon at 4:30.
Brayden gets to be a farmer after school & help us this time.
So it is going to be a busy day on the farm with all of our piggies & my farm boys!

Deke will be gone tonight for another meeting.
Nathan needs a hair cut, so Susie's Hair Hut will be open!

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

Measurements for layering!

All of the "Best of" 25 Year Anniversary sets will soon be gone!! You have until 3/31/14 to get them.

Some things to remember:

• All "Best of" stamp sets will include 3 or more images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.
• Each of the "Best of" stamp sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
• All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only. 

 As a special incentive for collecting the "Best of" stamp sets, Stampin' Up! has included a Collector's Card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six (6) stickers and send the Collectors Card in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! 

Free set(s) must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

Click HERE to download the Collectors Card!

A sweet Valentines "SHAKER" card!

Good morning!!

Here is a sweet shaker card that everyone joining me to stamp this past week got to make!

At our Stampin' Up! convention last July this technique was shared

& I thought it was a perfect way to showcase it on this Valentines card.

 'Language of Love' & 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'

cs:  Vellum, Basic Gray, Whisper White & Real Red

Red Glimmer Paper

ink:  Real Red

supplies:  Epic DayThis & That Washi Tape, Word Window punch,  Big Shot, 

Hearts A Flutter Framelits,

Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Full Heart Punch, 

Small Heart Punch, Whisper White Baker's Twine

other:  Beads for the inside

Wow- what a busy weekend I had of stamping, stamping & stamping!!!

What an awesome time I've had sharing my passion with everyone!

I am exhausted though......and am needing to change gears for this week

from one of my other jobs.

We have alot of stuff on the farm that needs done, 

plus I have to get our farm tax stuff all done.

AND Brayden is home!

Gosh- G'ma has missed him.

Nathan & Brayden brought out pizza last night & had supper with us.

It was great to see them!

They'll be here after school/work again tonight too.

Tomorrow morning AND tomorrow evening we'll be selling hogs.

The twins will get to go out & help us in the morning.

That should be interesting or should I say maybe entertaining!  

We'll be inside, so we'll take their little cars for them to ride up & down the aisles.

Brody has helped us before & loved it- so hope he likes it again

& hope Drake likes it too.

School is delayed 2 hours this morning due to the extreme cold.

I'll be entering orders & working on SU! things this morning until they get here.

Deke is in the office this morning for meetings & then home to chore again

& off to another meeting tonight.

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday & stay warm & safe.

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'You're Lovely' with the 'Woodgrain' background stamp!

Good morning!

Here is another beautiful card that everyone stamping with me 

this week will be making!

I absolutely love this card!!!

The new 'Woodgrain' background stamp is just so awesome!

This is a vintage style & the hints of black just make it pop.
Aren't the flowers just gorgeous colored with the White Chalk Marker!

'You're Lovely', 'Gorgeous Grunge' & 'Woodgrain'

cs:  Sahara Sand & Basic Black

ink:  Sahara Sand, Black Stazon

markers:  Pear Pizzazz & White Chalk Marker

supplies:  Big Shot, Lattice Bigz Die, Deco Label framelits, Paper Doilies, dimensionals, Basic Pearls colored with a Black Sharpie Marker, Glue Dots

I am so excited, as I have a really big class today!

Ruth & Sandy are co-hosting & they have lots of gals joining us.

It sounds like I'm going to be meeting several new faces & I can't wait to share with everyone!

 This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me today will be making.

 I hope they like it as much as I do! 

Ok....I'm off to finish cutting the last card & packing up so I can head out.

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A Sale-a-bration Starburst card!

Good morning!

Here is another card that everyone stamping with me this week gets to make.

It is a fun technique called Starburst or Sunburst.

It is easier than it looks.

But isn't it just beautiful with the Sweet Sorbet (SAB) Designer Paper!

I think this is a bright & Springy card. 
It reminds me of my grandma's quilts. 

 'Petal Parade' (SAB) & 'A Dozen Thoughts'

cs:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White, Sahara Sand

dp:  Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper (SAB)

ink:  Sahara Sand & Crisp Cantaloupe

supplies:  Fringe Scissors, Basic Pearls, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (Flower), 

7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Silicone Craft Sheet, Anywhere Glue Stick, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

I have a stamp class here this morning & then one again this afternoon.

I am looking forward to having everyone come stamp with me!

I am praying that the predicted snow for today doesn't hit us too hard. 
It is definitely snowing pretty hard right now.

I am wishing you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A CUTE 'Banner Blast' card!

Good morning!

Here is one of the cards everyone joining me this week to stamp will be making!

It is cute card showcasing lots of new Sale-a-bration items!

Love these colors together!

Check out the banners along the bottom edge of the circle.

'Banner Blast' (SAB) & 'Sassy Salutations'

cs:  Pool Party, Sahara Sand, Basic Black & Whisper White

dp:  Sweet Sorbet (SAB)

ink:  Black Stazon

supplies:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (SAB), Starburst Framelits, 

Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Banner Punch (SAB), Basic Metal Buttons, 

Sweet Sorbet Accessories Kit (Pool Party Twine)

It was a late night stamping with many that braved the COLD & SNOW to come stamp with me.

We have a fun night together.

I'm glad that they all joined me.

Deke chored early this morning & is headed to Mt. Pleasant today for more meetings.

I get to hang out with the boys...we might just stay in our jammies all day!

I still have cutting & cards to get ready for my workshops for tomorrow & Sunday too!

I HOPE you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE