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Friday, April 25, 2014

Woo Hoo!

Photo: Winner winner at CJ!
 Stock Car WINNER at Columbus Junction tonight!!
 Congratulations Nathan & the 52 Wood Racing Team!
Photo: Hard at work....

Today is the last day Stampin' Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING!

Here is a masking tape technique card using 'Springtime Hello'!

Good morning!!
Here is a sneak peek!
I used the masking tape technique.
Check out the Hexagon Hive thinlit.
And the Decorative Dots embossing folder that was available during Sale-a-bration
& will be available to purchase beginning June 1st in the New Catalog.
 
This is just one of the many cards everyone coming to my 
Spring Stamp 'Til You Cramp will be making tomorrow! 

I still have LOTS to do tonight after the boys go home.
Wish me luck!!

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

Thursday, April 24, 2014

A Scalloped Tag Topper Punch Belly Band!


Good morning!
Here is a card that everyone did at my April classes.
What a pretty flower card this is!
Check out the Shimmery White card stock.
 'So Very Grateful'
cs:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Basic Gray, Shimmery White
dp:  Birthday Basics Designer Paper
ink:  Basic Gray
markers:  Blushing Bride, Crisp Cantaloupe & Pistachio Pudding
supplies:  Dimensionals, Big Shot, Ovals Collection framelits, 
Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, 
Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffled Stretch Ribbon, 
Basic Pearls, Mini Brads, Modern Label Punch
Here is a close up of the belly band.

Due to the rain the races got cancelled last night.
Deke worked on the farm late.
And I spent the night cutting card stock!
I have piles & piles.....woo hoo!
Everyone joining me will be making some awesome cards on Saturday.
I will be taking photos of these cards & will start posting them in the next few days.
 
Deke is gone all day/night again to 3 different meetings.
So I am hoping the weather is nice enough the boys & I to be able to go out to play.
Aunt Kathy & Judy have been helping do some of the Big Shot things & scoring for me.
I am thankful for their help!!!
The count down is on.....
only 2 more days & my Spring Stamp 'Til You Cramp' will be here! 
I'm EXCITED & I hope everyone joining me is too!

Gotta run....
I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

'Gifts of Kindness'

Hello!
Here is a bright & cheery card that could be used for many different occasions.
I made this into a birthday card, but it could be for anything!
Love how these 2 flower punches look cool together.
This is a fun fold too.
'Gifts of Kindness' 'Petite Petals' & 'Flower Shop'
cs:  Gumball Green, Elegant Eggplant & Whisper White
dp:  Birthday Basics
ink:  Gumball Green & Elegant Eggplant
supplies:  Gumball Green Ribbon, Word Window Punch, Pansy Punch, Petite Petals Punch, dimensionals, glue dot, Basic Pearl

Guys are racing tonight.
Hope Nathan has good luck.
I'll be home cutting card stock.
I have tons to do!!!
Sunday night I'm literally going to crash.

Hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Weekly Deals- April 22- 28, 2014

These items can be added to your wish list & you can get 
them with FREE shipping if ordered by this Friday!!

FREE SHIPPING, the RETIRED LISTS & Maddison's graduation invitations!

REMEMBER.......
The retired list was released yesterday.

Click below to see the links to the PDF's for the retiring stamp sets & accessories.

Available April 21-June 4, 2014, 
 OR while supplies last only:

  • Retiring Stamps
  • Retiring Accessories
 
FREE SHIPPING THROUGH Friday, April 25th!
 +++++++++++++++
Hello!
Last week if you read my blog you heard me mention that I spent many hours working 
on Maddison's graduation invitations.
Here are some of the piles I had as I was putting them together.
 We originally were going to put a graduation photo on the front.
But the photos they got were going vertically instead of horizontally.
So I went to plan B & this is what I ended coming up with.
This is a tri-fold card.
I typed & printed the "Class of 2014" of the computer & then cut them to size.
I used the SAB embossing folder- Decorative Dots on the top flap.
I LOVE this folder & it will be available for purchase in the new catalog in June.
And I stamped the graduation cap & scroll on the inside from 'Pomp & Circumstance'.
The Crushed Curry & Basic Black are Sigourney School colors.

I have been stamping, stamping & stamping!
This is going to be a killer of week getting everything ready for my Spring Til You Cramp
that is on Saturday!
This big stamp camp is a techniques card class.
And I've got LOTS of cool cards created to share with everyone joining me.

Spring Break is over with & my boys will be back this morning!
I'm looking forward to seeing them.
Deke has a meeting this afternoon.

Tonight I'm a farmer helping Deke on our farm.

When I get back in the house I'll be a busy bee stamping some more.

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

Monday, April 21, 2014

Saying GOOD-BYE.......and FREE SHIPPING NOW!!!


Today is a BIG DAY at Stampin’ Up!  In order to make room for all the wonderful and new items I’m sure Stampin’ Up! will be sharing with us in the 2014 Annual Catalog, a number of current items must be retired.  Below are the Stampin’ Up!’s Retired Items List & I am excited to share them with you.  All of the items on this list are available from April 21 through June 4 or while supplies last, so please take note and take action as soon as possible.
 
Available April 21-June 4, 2014, or while supplies last:
  • Retiring Stamps
  • Retiring Accessories
Things to Remember:
  • Orders can be placed online, via email, or phone.
  • Retiring stamps and accessories are only available while supplies last. The lists of retiring products will be updated each business day by 4:00 PM (MT) with availability information.
Click here to order from my on line store any time!

 It’s easy to act now and order now because THIS WEEK (April 21-25), Stampin’ Up! is offering free shipping on all orders.  Woo hoo!  Stock up on retiring items before they are gone and pay no shipping.  Does it get any better than that?!
 

Here is an Easter tri-fold card!

Hello!
Here is another Easter card that I made.
I love the fold!
I've done this fold a few different times & 
it is always a big hit with everyone that is making it.
It is a fun tri-fold card to do.
'Eggstra Spectacular' & 'Delightful Dozen'
cs:  Basic Gray, Summer Starfruit, Watercolor Paper
dp:  Watercolor Wonder Designer Paper
supplies:  Dolies, White Twine, Scalloped Edge Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, dimensionals, glue dots
 The top flips up!
And the bottom flips down.

What a beautiful day it was!
We had a really nice Easter with our many of our family at my sister Beckie's.
We also invited Brayden's mom & step-dad (Mike) to join us for Easter Dinner.
And Uncle Jerry & Aunt Kathy came too.
The kids had fun hunting for Easter Eggs & we all enjoyed yummy food, 
awesome weather & wonderful company! 
We missed a few that couldn't come- but were thinking of them.

Deke is gone to meetings all morning.
There is no school for Sigourney today due to Spring Break.
So I'm a stamping fool all day again today!
I've got some super cute cards that I've been creating for my upcoming 
'Spring Stamp 'Til You Cramp'- 
which is this coming Saturday!
It is going to be a long week here getting ready for it.
But- I always love sharing though & 
look forward to seeing everyone that is joining me on Saturday!

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE
Manda, Drake, Brayden & Brody with the Easter Bunny!

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Happy Easter!!

Many blessings to you all as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.
 We're going to my sister & brother-in-laws for lunch.
I hope you enjoy this day with your family and/or friends too!
 This is a bunny that everyone stamping with me this month got to make!

He is made with lots of ovals!!

Have a day!
Hugs!
SUSIE


Saturday, April 19, 2014

Our 3 boys at the Easter Egg Hunt.
Brody, Brayden & Drake

A Shadow Box Graduation Card!

Good morning!
Here is a quick post.....
This is one of my April workshop cards.
It was a big hit with everyone.
I love it & have lots to make in May for all of the graduation parties we are invite to.
This is a Shadow Box graduation card.
Check out the cut tassel made with the Fringe Scissors.
Cute huh!
'Pomp & Circumstance', 'Dictionary' Background stamp
cs:  Basic Black & Very Vanilla
ink:  Black Stazon
supplies:  Candy Dot Bases, Neutrals  Candy Dot (Black), 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Simply Scored Scoring tool, Paper Piercing Mat, Paper-Piercing Tool, Sticky Strip, Fringe Scissors, Linen Thread, Paper Snips

See how it stands up.
And it lays flat to fit into our envelopes.

card measurements:
Basic Black- 
*4 1/4 x 5 1/2- score at 1/2", 1", 4 1/2" & 5" 
(need 2 of these- one for front & one for back)
*2 3/4" Strip for 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch
 Very Vanilla-
4 x 3 1/4- need 2 of these
(for inside piece & then piece on the back to stamp greeting onto)
3 1/2 x 1- for front of card (w Dictionary words stamped on it)
4x 1/2" - stamp congratulations on this
2 1/2" strip- to stamp graduation cap on & punch out
3 1/2 x 1 1/2- put sticky strip on top edge & snip with Fringe Scissors to make tassel

I stamped all day yesterday & plan to stamp all day today!
So much to do to get ready for my big Spring Stamp 'Til You Cramp that is next Saturday!
I have noodles to make tonight too for our Easter dinner tomorrow.

Woo Hoo!
I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Friday, April 18, 2014

FREE SHIPPING- April 21-25!!

WOW!  
What an awesome special from Stampin' Up!

Get FREE shipping on everything (excluding expedited orders) April 21-25! 
The lists of retiring products will be available on April 21, so you can take advantage of free shipping by ordering all your favorites right away!

THE RETIRING LIST will be released next Monday, April 21st....so be sure to note that date now!

Here is an update from Stampin' Up! 

Retiring Products: Your chance to stock up on retiring products is almost here-watch for the list on April 21!  You won't want to miss out on getting any of your favorite items before they are gone!   

New this year: 
BOTH stamps and accessories will be available only while supplies last.