Lovin' the Fringe Scissors to make this tassel.......

Hello!
Here is a fun fold graduation card.

This is a card I made for a swap that I'm in.

The theme this month is a SHAPE card.

 I made the tassel the with Fringe Scissors.

Cute huh!

 I used the graduation set- 'Pomp & Circumstance' on pg. 29 in the Occasions Catalog.

 Here are the directions for the fold.
Grad Cap Card-

• Cut paper 4 1/4" x 9 3/4"
• Score at 5 1/2"
• Add Diagonal Plate
• With short side at the top, score diagonally from the 2 1/8" mark, turn card over and score again from the 2 1/8" mark forming an X over the 5 1/2" scored line.
• Fold along all scored lines
• At the top of the card mark the center (2 1/8")
•  With the paper timer cut from the 2 1/8" mark to the first scored line on both sides forming a point.

For Whisper White lining-

•  Cut 4" x 5 1/4"
• Mark the center at the top of card then mark 2" down the side of the card from that end cut from center mark to each 2" mark forming a point.

Layer inside of card-

• Cut a 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" (square)

'Pomp & Circumstance'  
cs:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper
ink:  Black Stazon
supplies:  Scoring Tool, Diagonal Scoring Plate, Merry Mini Punch Pack (Small Star),
dimensinals, glue dots, Neutrals Candy Dots (Basic Black), Candy Dots Brad Bases, Paper Piercing Mat & Tool, White Twine, Fringe Scissors, Sticky Tape 

My downline- Trish Banes made a card using this fold last year for 

one of my team downline meetings.

I changed it- by using a new set & I made my tassel different,

so I could use our new Fringe Scissors.

Thanks Trish for sharing your idea.

WOW- we had a crazy day yesterday- but all survived.

They boys were all really good & loved getting to help us on the farm.

I've been burning the midnight oil creating for my upcoming "All Occasions Card Class".

 Stop back by tomorrow for a peek!

I've got some really neat cards created for this event & can't wait to share!

Deke will be gone for meetings all day today.

The boys & I have to go to Osky to deposit our hog check.

I think we'll eat lunch at McDonald's.

I know the boys love chicken nuggets & french fries.

THEN-

I'll be home tonight stamping!!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

This weeks "Weekly Deals"- March 18-24, 2014

A 'Petite Petals' Tag card

Good morning!
Here is a pretty card that everyone at Jo's party made on Saturday!

It is another Scalloped Tag Topper Punch card.

Cute huh!

'Flowering Flourishes', 'Petite Petals' & 'Petite Pairs'

cs:  Early Espresso, Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe

ink:  Early Espresso, Crisp Cantaloupe

supplies:   Big Shot, Decorative Dots, Petite Petals Punch, Large Oval Punch, Basic Pearls, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Sweet Sorbet Accessories (SAB- Crisp Cantaloupe Twine), dimensionals glue dots

Brayden stayed with us last night, as Nathan had a late meeting for work.

I had fun watching Papa help him with his homework.

Then Brayden read some books to Papa.

And then they made Chocolate No Bake cookies together!

 I was in the room with them the whole evening- 

but I was working on things for my big upcoming stamp classes.

I LOVED watching & listening to them doing "things" together.

It was precious!

Today we have a full day on our farm.

We get more baby piggies delivered this morning.

Then sell hogs early this evening.

The twins get to help us this morning.

And Nathan & Brayden will be here this evening to help us.

I'm not sure which little boy is more excited about getting to help farm.

After we are done selling hogs-

Deke will be heading to a late meeting.

And I'll be home alone to do LOTS of stamping!

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!

hugs-
SUSIE

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Good morning!
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all.

May the luck of Irish be with you!

Here is a quick card I created last night......clean & simple.

Yep- my dad's side of the family is Irish.

I love corn beef & cabbage.

 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'

cs:  Crumb Cake, Wild Wasbi

ink:  Wild Wasbi

supplies:  Full Heart punch, Big Shot, Decorative Dots embossing folder, dimensinals, 

Brights Candy Dot- Wild Wasbi, Paper Snips

Wow-we all had a fun time at Erin's party yesterday!

I even got to sit, stamp & visit with them- which doesn't happen too often!

I am looking forward to seeing all of my boy's today!

And praying I have good mojo tonight, as I have lots of creating & cutting to do!

Woo Hoo- my upcoming 'All Occasions' card class is Saturday!

I can't wait to spend my day stamping with everyone that is registered 

& will be joining me.

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

you make me HAPPY!

Good morning!
Here is a quick post......

This is another card I made the other night using the Sale-a-bration set- 

'See Ya Later'!

It is the same colors & stamp set as a card I posted a few days ago-
but I just did a different layout with it. 

'See Ya Later' (SAB)

cs:  Basic Gray, Whisper White, Summer Starfruit

marker:  Summer Starfruit

dp:  Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper (SAB)

ink:  Basic Gray

supplies:  Big Shot, Starburst framelits, 

Sweet Sorbet Accessories (Summer Starfruit Twine), sponge, 
Cupcake Builder Punch, dimensionals, glue dot

What a fun day I had stamping with everyone at Jo's party yesterday!
Today I'm off to Erin's party!
I'm excited to see everyone there too!
 I'm off now to finish cutting card stock & packing up to head out.

We got more snow last night.
Thankfully it is only a dusting.
The ground is all covered & white again though.
Surely this is the last snow we are going to have, 
as Spring will be here this week!

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

See ya Later Alligator!

Hello!
Here is another 'See Ya Later' (SAB) card I made last night.

The Decorative Dots embossing folder just goes so well with this little Alligator.

I'm liking the look of double layering with the Starburst framelits.

'See Ya Later' (SAB)

cs:  Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Real Red.

ink:  Wild Wasabi

supplies:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (SAB), Starburst framelits, Wild Wasabi ribbon, Owl Punch (small heart), dimensionals, glue dots

 

 I am headed to Jo's today for her annual Stampin' Party!

I am looking forward to seeing everyone 

& 

meeting a few new friends too!

 

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A bow made with the Envelope Punch Board & 'See Ya Later' stamp set!

Hello!
Another 'See Ya Later' card I created last night.

Basic Black & Very Vanilla with a tiny heart, adding in some Real Red.

And I also added my favorite Envelope Punch Board bow to it too!

 'See Ya Later' (SAB)

cs:  Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Real Red

dp:  Modern Medley Designer Paper

ink:  Black Stazon

supplies:  Big Shot, Starburst framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Small Heart Punch, Large Pearl, Envelope Punch Board, dimensionals, glue dot

 Don't you love this beautiful Envelope Punch Board Bow?

CLICK HERE to see a step by step tutorial on how to make this bow!

WOW- we had a super busy day yesterday.

We picked up & moved LOTS of baby piggies & I can feel it in my shoulders & arms today.

The twins loved getting to hold, chase & play with the baby piggies.

It is so cute to watch them interact with them & have so much fun on the farm.

I made a mad delivery run last night, making several stops & getting lots of hugs, plus getting to visit with some of my awesome friends as their faces lite up when I gave them their stamp orders!

Oh how it is like Christmas every time the UPS man delivers stamps to me to share!

Today the Seeley family will be attending the funeral of Great Grandma Cox in Albia.

Steven is a pallbearer.  

 Drake has an early dr appointment this morning & I 'm offered to take him, 

but not sure if I'll be needed or not. 

I will be spending the next 7 days literally stamping day & night!

I have TONS of stamping that needs to be done....so hoping I get alot accomplished for all of my upcoming workshops & my big 40 card class.

I am praying that I have good mojo!

Brayden & Nathan will be here tonight.

Tomorrow morning I'm headed to Jo's Stampin' party 

& Sunday afternoon I'm headed to Erin's Stampin' party! 

Woo Hoo!

Gotta run!

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

It is 'Springtime Hello'

Hello!

Woo Hoo-

Spring is only 8 days away!

Oh I can't wait for the sunshine & warmer temps so we can go outside & play.

So with Spring in mind, here is a cute card I created last night.

 'Springtime Hello'

cs:  Sahara Sand, Pear Pizzazz, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White

markers:  Elegant Eggplant, Pear Pizzazz

supplies:  Scalloped Edge punch, Angled Topper Tag Punch, Small Oval punch, Pear Pizzazz ribbon, Burlap Ribbon, Big Shot, Decorative Dots embossing folder (SAB)

This morning we are busy on the farm, as we are getting baby piggies delivered. 

The boys are excited about getting to go out & help Papa.

Plus are excited about Kurt & Joe delivering them to us.

Tonight I'm headed out on my normal stamp delivery run.

Then home to stamp & work on cards for my 2 workshops 

I have this weekend & my upcoming 'All Occasions' card classes. 

I hope you have a wonderful Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!!

Hugs!
SUSIE

'See Ya Later' is an awesome Sale-a-bration set!

Good morning!

Here is a fun card that I made last night.

I think that this Sale-a-bration stamp set 'See Ya Later' is so much fun!

A dear demonstrator friend that is a side line & on my Iowa Inkers downline Face Book private group, posted a photo of a card she created using this stamp set & these colors.

So I played & came up with this fun card!

I told Kimberly when she posted her card that I loved it!
That it was my colors!

So thanks Kimberly for inspiring me in creating this card.

'See Ya Later' (SAB)

cs:  Basic Gray, Whisper White, Summer Starfruit

marker:  Summer Starfruit

dp:  Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper (SAB)

ink:  Basic Gray

supplies:  Big Shot, On Film framelits, Starburst framelits, 

Sweet Sorbet Accessories (Summer Starfruit Twine), sponge, Cupcake Builder Punch, dimensionals, glue dot

What a chilly & windy day it was yesterday.
Sure wasn't nice enough to go out & play- that is forsure.
We got our piggies sold & Deke make it to his night meeting in time.
I spent the night stamping & working on my upcoming 'All Occasions' card class.
WOW- I have some cool cards planned to share with everyone joining me 
for this upcoming fun annual event.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes to the Seeley family.

Steve's great-grandma Cox from Albia passed away last night.

Deke is in the office this morning.

Then home to finish getting things ready for our baby piggies that will be arriving tomorrow morning.
The boys are already excited that they get to go out to help Papa farm.

And we have a sick little boy (Drake) today too.....

he has a fever, not eating & just doesn't feel good.

So I'll be taking him to the Dr.

I have 8 boxes of stamps that my UPS man Chase has brought in the past 2 days

& he is suppose to bring more today.

It is always so much fun looking at all of the Stampin' Up! products that everyone has ordered.

It is kind of like Christmas- seeing everyone else gifts!

So I am going to be a busy bee sorting them all tonight.

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

Here are some NEW Photopolymer Stamp Sets realeased TODAY!!!

 Check out these new Photopolymer stamp sets, just released this morning! 

 Aren't they just so cute!!

  'Sweetie Pie' Photopolymer Stamp Set #136849= $13.95

'Sweetie Pie Frames' Photopolymer Stamp Set #137121= $13.95

Woo Hoo! Weekly Deals- March 11-17, 2014!!

You Make Me HAPPY!!

Good morning!
Here is a quick post with my 6th card everyone joining me for 

my March workshops makes!

I love this fold!

And I LOVE the new Scalloped Tag Topper Punch!

 'Happy Watercolor'

cs:  Early Espresso, Crisp Cantaloupe, Very Vanilla

ink:  Early Espresso & Crisp Cantaloupe

supplies:  Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Gold Sequins, Gold Baker's Twine, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, dimensionals, glue dots

What a beautiful- sunshiny warm day we had yesterday!

The boys & I went outside to play late morning & later afternoon both.

I bet they slept good last night!

I love the fresh air!

We are only 9 days away from SPRING!

Woo Hoo! 

I enjoyed my evening last night with Brayden & Nathan here for supper.
Brayden was excited to be able to get the gator out & ride it.

I got connected with my hostesses (Karen & Kathy) & got everyone's orders placed from their party.
WOW- they are going to have fun sorting & going through everything when it arrives to them.

I am hoping the weather is nice enough today that we can go out again for a bit.

Tonight I'm a farmer!

I'll be helping Deke sell hogs & be on the farm.

Then have lots of stamping stuff to do when I get in.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

Oh, Happy MONDAY!

Good morning!
Here is a quick post.....

This is another one of the cards that everyone stamping with me in March got to make!

It is bright & cheery!!

A perfect card for many different occasions!

 Sometime soon I hope to have time to catch up on the supply lists on my posts!

Karen & Kathy were great hostesses yesterday!!

I'm glad that so many joined us & spent their afternoon stamping with me.
We had a great time!

We have another busy week here!

I'm off to get everything carried into my Stamp Studio from yesterday's class- 

so I'm ready for the boys when they get here soon. 

(I just unloaded the car last night & have everything sitting in our family room right now.)
I have piles to get done this week.
I don't even know where to start!
Praying I can do it all!

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!!!

Hugs!
SUSIE

Here is a Birthday wish on a chalkboard!

Good morning!
Here is one of the cards everyone joining me for my March 

workshops will be making.

Isn't this chalkboard technique so cool!

 It is a fun fold too!!

I will update this with a supply list sometime soon.

Yesterday was a crazy day- but we did alot & survived!

The boys & I enjoyed our movie night with my Great G'ma Fern's yummy Carmel Popcorn!

Manda & Steve came to get the twins about 9:30, 

as their fund raiser got done a little earlier than they thought it would.

Brayden stayed all night.

I cut card stock after I got him to bed & all of the toys picked up.

We all had a fun evening together!

I'm off to get things finished up for today's workshop & head out soon.

 I will drop Brayden off at his moms on my way to Hiawatha.

I'm looking forward to seeing Karen & Kathy & all of their friends at my Stampin' Party today!

This chalkboard card is one that everyone will get to make with me today!

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!

SUSIE

Another wedding invitation......

Good morning!

Here is another wedding invitation I created.

'Gorgeous Grunge'?

Yep......this stamp set is just for any occasion isn't it!

I will update this post with a supply list sometime soon!!

Well- I survived my busy day yesterday & gearing up for another one!

I have a whole kitchen counter full of grocery that I need to finish getting put away.

(I only put away the cold/frozen things last night as I was too tired to do it all.)

I don't think Brayden will want to go grocery shopping with G'ma & Papa 

again for awhile- although he was really good & patient.

And he was lots of help when we got home too!

He is such my little man.

Manda & the twins will be here today, as we are making 

3 roasters full of Cheesy Potatoes for Megan's benefit tonight.

Then-

My boys are having a slumber party with G'ma tonight.

I promised Brayden we'd watch a movie & make G'ma Fern's homemade carmel popcorn. 

So I'm looking forward to my evening with my boys!

Wonder what movie they will pick out?

I'm sure they will all have a different one they want to watch.

Manda & Steve have Megan's benefit to help with & attend.

And Deke has the Republican County Convention that he'll be going to.

I have spent hours cutting for my big class on Sunday & still have lots more to do!

I'll be burning the midnight oil tonight forsure.

I look forward to spending my afternoon with everyone & sharing my love of stamping!

Gotta run....

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