"Hoppy" Friday!!

Hello!
I've been making some fun Easter cards.

Here is a peek at one of bunny cards I made.

Stop back by tomorrow& I'll show you the rest of this cute little bunny!

I had a full room to stamp with me at the Pizza Ranch in Sigourney last night.
I am so glad so many could join me!!
Many 'THANKS" to those of you that helped me pick up, pack up & carried things out to my car.  

Nathan didn't have too good of luck last night racing.
He started 12th & finished 9th.
At least he didn't tear anything up.
Tomorrow night (Saturday) we'll be headed to Bloomfield to race.

I'm off to Manda's this morning to get the boys.
I will then enjoy my day with them.
Tonight I'll be cutting & getting ready for my stamp class I have on Sunday!
AND
sometime I've got to get Maddies' graduation invitations done.
There just aren't enough hours in the day!

Wishing you a "Hoppy" Friday!!
Hugs!
SUSIE

How cool!!!

Hello

Isn't this awesome!!

Embossing folders aren't just for paper!

Amber Mulleniz said she used her favorite Stampin Up embossing folder for these fondant covered Strawberry Shortcake cupcake. 

Note:  The Stampin' Up! 'Elegant Lines' embossing folder is now retired.

She just pressed the folder directly on & rolled- out the image.

LOVE this idea & they look so yummy!!

Busy day yesterday....Susie's Hair Hut was open & I got the twins hair cut.

I went to Osky after work to get groceries.

Then home to sort stamp orders & cut card stock all night.

The guys practiced at the race track last night.
Deke said that the new car looked really good.

The guy in front of Nathan lost his drive shaft & Nathan ran over it, thus his radiator got ruined.
So Papa Mark will be going to get another radiator for the guys to put in today.
 

I am hoping that the 52 Wood Racing Team has better luck tonight!
I am sad that I'm missing the races (due to them being rescheduled from last week).

But I have a bunch of ladies joining me to stamp tonight!!

And I can't wait for them to see the cards that they'll be making!!
I think they are pretty cool & I hope they do too!

I hope you have a superb Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A shiny card!

Hello!
Here it is I think-

 this is the last of my 'All Occasions' cards.

It is similar to another one I created & posted awhile back.

Click here to see it! 

I changed the circle image & I added the Silver Foil paper to it.

Isn't is awesome!!

I love how it shines.

This is an elegant clean & simple card.

'Pomp & Circumstance'

cs:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Silver Foil Paper & Silver Glimmer

ink:  Black Stazon

supplies:  2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Merry Mini's Punch Pack (Small Star), Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Well I think I have all of my projects for my upcoming Spring Stamp 'Til You Cramp figured out.

WOW- this is a techniques class it is going to be a great one!

I have lots of creating & cutting to do in the next couple of weeks for it.

But am excited to be sharing with those that will be joining me.

The boys & I enjoyed seeing my mom yesterday morning & played in the park for awhile.

It was chilly & windy- not near as nice out as it was on Monday.

But the boys loved it!

We will have to go back again sometime soon & play there again.

We came home to get & eat lunch, they napped & we were back out to play 

in the yard here for a bit before Manda & Steve got here.

 Nathan & Brayden were here last night.

 Brayden was excited that he got to help us sell hogs.

He is quite the little farmer!

The race car is loaded & ready to head out tonight to the Southern Iowa Speedway for practice night.

Only the guys will be going tonight.

Then the first official Frost Buster race will be tomorrow night over there.

I will miss it (as it was originally scheduled for last Thursday night.)

I have a big group of ladies that will be stamping with me & I can't disappoint them nor do I honestly have time to reschedule it.

I'll get text messages from Deke on updates of the happenings at the race track.

And I'll be praying that Nathan has a lucky night.  

Brayden is excited that he'll be going with the guys & gets to go to the pits since 

I won't be there to sit with in the stands.

Tonight I'll be running to Osky to deposit our hog check & get a few groceries.

Then I'll be home to work on cutting more card stock for tomorrow nights class.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Weekly Deals- April 8-14, 2014

A great guy card!

Hello!
Here is a great guy card.

This is also one that everyone made at my 'All Occasions' card class.

I LOVE this 'Woodgrain' background stamp!

 'Look Up to Father', 'Loving Thoughts' & 'Woodgrain' background stamp

cs:  Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory, Crumb Cake

ink:  Chocolate Chip

supplies:  Big Shot, Starburst Framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, dimensionals

The boys & I were busy yesterday morning with errands.

And then played outside for about 2 hours.

What a LOVELY day!!

It is awesome to see the sunshine & warmer temps!

Deke was gone all day to meetings- one in morning, one in afternoon & one last night.

 Brayden was here last night to visit & eat supper with me 

& I enjoyed getting to spend the time with him. 

This morning we are headed out to my moms for a bit.

Then home to register for Stampin' Up! convention!

Tonight is my farmer night.....helping Deke with the hogs.

And hopefully get to find time to do some much needed stamping!

 I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Sending Good Thoughts Your Way!

Good morning!!

Here's another card from my 'All Occasions' Card Class.

Clean & Simple was what I was trying for.

But I'm not a clean & simple stamper- so added the cut out star & the Decorative Dots embossing folder....now it looks more like a Susie card.

 I will update this post with the supply list soon.

It is a start to another busy week here.

Deke has meetings all morning.

The twins & I are headed out to deliver a couple of stamp orders, go to the bank & to the locker to pick up our meat.

Then home to put it in the freezers & it will be time to get lunch.

I have stamps all over our home....
Family Room, Kitchen, Stamp Room, Living Room, Dining Room!!
Really- I'm not joking!

*Boxes from 'All Occasions' card class- that I'm still unpacking & putting away.

*My upcoming Stamp'Til You Cramp ideas & projects all over.

*Boxes of supplies for the 6 cards for my 3 monthly stamp classes that I have this week.

*Supplies for the 175-200 graduation invitations I have to make this week 

for our niece Maddison Wood.

*Paper Cutter, Scoring Tool, Scissor Snips, Punches- as just a few of many things 

laying on our kitchen island.

Where do I begin?

What do I do first?

I am just praying I get lots of stamping done this week & still get alittle sleep somehow too.

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A "Class of 2014" Graduation Cap/Card

Hello!
Here is a quick post.

I'm still cutting card stock & packing up for my workshop I have today!

I can't wait to see Ila & the gang & stamp with everyone!

I have some super cute cards to share with everyone stamping with me for my monthly classes this month.

Be sure to stop back by later this week as I'll be posting them.

I did lots of fun folds!

 I have already posted this card, but added the year to it....
Click here to see my previous post! 

so posting it again, along with the measurements as I've had a few people ask me how I did it.

This is a card that I did for a swap that I was in last month with Carols' group.

Yep- Graduation is just around the corner, so thought this would be appropriate to make.

What graduate wouldn't like getting a card like this!

Check out the cute tassel on it that I made with the Fringe Scissors- pg. 31 in the Occasions Catalog.

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

The the set- 'Memorable Moments'- pg. 134 in the Main 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 

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE 

"Hooray"!!!

Good morning!

Here is a quick post.

This is another card from my 'All Occasions' card class.

It is a cool card that could be used for many different occasions.

And how can you go wrong with 'Gorgeous Grunge'.

That has to be one of my all time favorite sets.

'Gorgeous Grunge' & 'Geometrical'

cs:  Night of Navy, Soft Suede, Whisper White

ink:  Night of Navy & Soft Suede

supplies:  Chevron Punch, dimensionals

Ok-

I am praying I have good mojo today!

I'm going to be a stamping fool!

I have lots to do to get ready for my workshop tomorrow.

I have some super cute cards planned for everyone joining me to make.

AND I can't wait to see them & share!

The guys are working in the field again today pumping- so I'll have to make lunch for them.
Humm.....now to figure out what should I make?

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

Remembering Sgt. Stein

 

 Here is an awesome youtube tribute to my friend Sgt. Stein.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOBGDWeBYNY&feature=share

I can't believe it has been 3 years ago.

Our hearts are still heavy!

And Eric is missed greatly by many & will never be forgotten.

He was an awesome friend & co-worker of mine.

I so remember this awful day & the days to come as we went through the investigation.

WOW! A Starburst Framelits Birthday card......

Hello!!

Here is another card everyone did at my 'All Occasions' card class.

I love how the 2 1/2" Circle Punch coordinates with the Starburst framelits.

Isn't this Pacific Point Stripped ribbon pretty too!

 'See Ya Later' (SAB) & 'Banner Blast' (SAB)

cs:  Pacific Point, Summer Starfruit & Whisper White

ink:  Pacific Point

supplies:  2 1/2" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Starbrust Framelits, Banner Punch (SAB), Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (SAB), Stripped Pacific Point Ribbon, dimensionals

I had hoped to stamp last night- but didn't make it that far.

I spent the night sorting orders & doing bookwork.

Deke didn't get in until late again from the field.

I'm headed to Manda's again this morning to get the boys.

I know they are all looking forward to Steven being home from his work trip tonight.

The boys & I will head to the bank later this morning & then back home.

Papa & Uncle Joe are still pumping- so I'll have to make lunch to send to the fields again today.

I am still fighting a nagging cough & headache.

Thankfully Deke's almost over with his cold & the boys haven't gotten it yet. 

So I have "high hopes" that I'll be better soon too. 

Gotta run......

Woo Hoo!!!

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday! 

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

An elegant wedding card.....

Good morning!
Here is another card everyone made at my 'All Occasions' card class.

This card is similar to a one that I made for Brayden's mom & Mike's wedding last August.

I love how you can add this fun border to a card using the 
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch!
Isn't it just so pretty!

 'Label Love'

cs:  Basic Gray, Smokey Slate, Whisper White

ink:  Basic Gray

supplies: Big Shot, Mosaic Embossing folder, Basic Rhinestones, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Boarder Punch, dimensionals, glue dots, Artisan label Punch

We had a busy day yesterday!
Made lunch for the guys working here in the field pumping.
While the boys napped I got stamp orders from Erin's party sorted & bagged 
& the twins & I delivered them to her.
I took the twins home last evening & ate supper with them & tired to help Manda- 
as Steve is gone for work this week.
Deke worked pumping until late.

Thankfully I am feeling a little better today. 
I'm not 100%- but at least have my voice back, my throat isn't as sore & my couch is much better.
I am still very tired though.

Tonight I'll be stamping the night away working on things for my workshop on Sunday.
Hoping I have good mojo.
I have lots of fun things planned!

I am headed out now to get the boys.....gotta run.

I hope you have a wonderful Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

More 'Polka Dot Pieces'

Good morning!
Here is another cards that everyone joining me for my 'All Occasions' card class made.

Isn't it bright & cheery!

This set is so cute & I used it on 3 different cards for this class.

Click here to see the butterfly card. 

Click here to see the 3 little flower card. 

There are so many different options with it.

 'Polka Dot Pieces' & 'Simply Celebrate'

cs:  Whisper White, Basic Black & Raspberry Ripple

ink:  Black Stazon & Raspberry Ripple

supplies:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Raspberry Ripple Stitched Satin Ribbon, 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Scalloped Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, dimensionals, glue dots

We had a long late night on the farm last night.
The hogs sorted & loaded hard.

I got ran over by a big pig (280#) & am sore- but thankfully didn't get hurt.

I just have a few bruises.

 I have been sick the past 2 days....

with a sort throat, cough & headache.  

I am miserable & hopefully feel better soon.

I have too much to do to be sick.

This morning I'm headed to Manda's to get the boys.

Tonight I'll be sorting & delivering stamp orders.

And hopefully I will have some energy left to work on figuring out projects for 

my workshop I have coming up on Sunday.

Deke's Uncle Joe is here to help pump our lagoons- 

so the guys have been putting in long hours trying to get 

alot done before the rain starts again.

NOTE:

MARK THIS DATE!

THE RETIRING LIST FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG

will be posted on Monday, 4/21!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Weekly Deals- April 1-7, 2014

Sending good thoughts your way!

Hello!

Here is another pretty card that everyone made at my 'All Occasions' card class.
I love this 2-Stepin' stamp set!

 'Too Kind'

cs:  Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Whisper White

ink:  Rich Razzleberry & Old Olive

supplies:  Big Shot, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, 

Rich Razzleberry Stitched Ribbon, Extra Large Oval Punch, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Wow!

We had a busy day yesterday!
How blessed our family is!
 We visited my mom & aunt yesterday morning.
And we're so glad that we got to spend the evening with our kids here for supper.
(Plus our friend Ryan was here too!)
And Susie's Hair Hut was open- so Steve & Brayden got their hair cut!

Tonight I'm a farmer helping Deke sell 2 loads of hogs.

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

Happy 30th Anniversary to us!

Wow!
Happy 30th Anniversary to us!

I can't believe it has been that many years since we said "I do!"

I'm so blessed to be married to such an awesome guy & my best friend.

I love you tons Deke!

 'Hearts A Flutter' & 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'

cs:  Real Red & Whisper White

ink:  Real Red

supplies:  Real Red ribbon, Word Window Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, dimensionals & glue dots

This card is another one that everyone got to make at my 'All Occasions' card class.

Isn't it pretty!

And a perfect card to give to Deke today as we celebrate our special day!
 

Yesterday I spent the morning washing dishes from my 'All Occasions' card class

& unpacking some of the things I took-

coffee pot, plates, cups, napkins, silverware, etc.

Then I took the afternoon OFF!

I went to Donnellson racing with 3 of my favorite guys-

Deke, Nathan & Brayden.

Ryan & Mark went with us too!

It was a windy dust bowl there.

Nathan started 12th & finished 7th.

Luckily we got the car home all in one piece.

Was it good racing- NO!

But it was a wonderful day spent with my guys!

And I'm glad I got to go.

Today the boys & I will run errands- Recycle Center & then visit my mom & Aunt Virginia.

This afternoon I'll work on emptying more boxes I carried in from my class on Saturday while the boys nap.

Then our kids are coming for supper tonight.

I'm going to make Lasagne & Garlic Bread....nothing fancy- but easy to do.

I'm also going to try to squeeze in hair cuts for Steve & Brayden too while they are here.

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

Hugs!
SUSIE