Another '#hello' card!

Good morning!

Here is a thank you card that I made.

This set is just a favorite of mine....

as I love being able to stamp & punch!

 Check out the little tabs on the side.
They are created with the Ticket Due Builder Punch.

'#hello'

cs:  Night of Navy, Real Red, Whipser White

dp:  Maritime

ink:  Night of Navy

supplies:  2" Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Ticket Duo Punch,

dimensionals

 Oh how good it was to sleep in my own bed last night!

And all of the kids were here yesterday too- so was thrilled to get to see them all!

Our baby piggies are adorable-

and more come tomorrow morning too!!

Susie's Hair Hut was open last night & I got Nathan's hair cut for him.

And we sold hogs late- since it was so hot out.
So we had a FULL DAY!

This morning I am headed to the bank in What Cheer.

Then home to pick up Deke & we are going to Washington

to take our Annual Manure Management Plan to get it paid for & filed.

Our powerwasher broke, so we're trading off our old one & picking up the new one.

And then we'll be attending our annual meeting/luncheon with our Piggy Group

about renewing our baby pig contract.

I hope to be home tonight- as have several boxes of stamps that arrived

while I was gone & I need to get them sorted & ready to deliver!
And I have a huge mound of laundry to get caught up on.
And a huge pile of mail too!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!!
Hugs!
SUSIE

2014 Stampin' Up! Convention Highlights- 'Inspire, Create & Share'!

 

Shown here are the 100 Demonstrators that achieved Founders Circle 2014!

 

I was honored at Stampin' Up! Convention last week with earning Founders again.

This will be my 8th year in a row of earning this top achievement.

I am truly blessed with being able to share my love of stamping with all of my

downline & dear friends/customers throughout the year!!

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for stamping with me!

I so treasure all of you!

AND

I am also blessed to call so many of the awesome ladies shown in the photo above my friends too! 

And I can't wait to spend a few days with them in September at our retreat. 

Stampin' Up! is an awesome company!

I couldn't sum up my feelings about Stampin' Up! any better than it said in the statement below.

 This is the Stampin' Up! Statement of the Heart...

To love what we do and share what we love, as we help others enjoy creativity and worthwhile accomplishments . . . in this we make a difference!  

(I hope to find time to share some other photos sometime soon from convention last week!)

Weekly Deals- July 22-28, 2014!

Another Convention Swap!

Hello!
Here is another convention swap!

 I will update this with the supply list soon.

I am finally HOME!

Oh- HOME SWEET HOME!

What a long day of traveling yesterday we had to finally get here. 
 

I am off to bed for a few hours.

I can't wait to sleep in my own bed.

And then I am off early this morning to help Deke & work on our farm.

We get baby piggies delivered this morning!

How fun!

I have tons to catch up on here.

I have a pile of mail & lots of emails.

Plus several boxes of stamps that were delivered too.
Lots of farm work & stampin' work await me!

I can't wait to see our kids & all of our boys today!

I missed my family bunches.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Cupcake FUN!

Here is a fun card that everyone at my July classes made.

It is a fun cupcake birthday card.

 The dots were neat for everyone to learn how to do them.

It is a technique called inlaid embossing.

AND they all did it with the new Boutique Embossing Folder!
Woo Hoo!

(I will update this post with a supply list & more info in the next few days.)

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 My mom, Beckie, Ginny & I went on a Salt Lake City Tour 

yesterday out to see the Salt Flats & had a wonderful time!
It was beautiful!

Then last evening we ate supper with Lynda & Hanna at the Melting Pot.
And were all exhausted, so went back to our hotel & watched a movie. 
 

This morning we are headed to the airport here in a couple of hours.

We have a LONG layover in Denver- so we don't get home until 
the wee hours of the morning tomorrow.

Literally we are going to be traveling all day/night long.
And we are not looking forward to it. 
 

I'll be up bright at early too though tomorrow morning, 

as new baby piggies are arriving at our farm.

So.....I guess you could say that I'm going to hit the ground running at the airport!!

We've had a great time here in Salt Lake City the past week.

I am so ready to see my family though.

I've sure missed them all!

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Here is another one of my 2014 Convention Swaps!

Hello!
Here is another one of my convention swaps.

It was also one of the cards that everyone stamping with 

me at my July classes got to make too!

 (I will update this post with the supply list sometime soon.)

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We had a fun day yesterday at convention.

The past 4 days have flown by.

My head is a spinning with all of the many things I've learned.

And I can't wait to get to share them with all of you.

Last night I hosted a swap with my team & some other demonstrator friends.

We had a blast!

We started out with a pizza party for supper.

Then spent the evening playing Bunco.

It was so much fun!

There were alot of laughs!

It was a great time with many wonderful memories made. 

I can't wait to play Bunco again!

Thanks to LeeAnn for suggesting that we do this.

I appreciate her & her team showing us how to play.

This morning we are headed out to listen to the Tabernacle Choir sing.

There are several of us here that will be going together-

me, my mom, sister Beckie, niece Ginny &

many downline- Dawn, Barbara, Anne, Kimberly, Lynda & Hanna too!

Then this afternoon we are going to do some more site-seeing.

Tonight mom, Beckie, Ginny, Lynda, Hanna & I will be going to the Melting Pot for supper.

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Blended Bloom' with the new Blendabilities Markers!

Hello!
Here is one of my July workshop cards that everyone got to make.

Don't you just love how the flower is colored?

It was done with the new Blendabilities Markers.

What a fun fold this is too.

(I will update this post with the supply list sometime soon.)

Yesterday was another jam packed day at convention.

Last night was awards night & I am humbly honored to say that I earned 

Founders again for the 8th year in a row.  

I am blessed to get to share my love of stamping with all of you 

& I thank you for allowing me to do so.

We'll be headed to convention again this morning for our final day of classes.

Tonight I'm hosting a swap with my team, Christy's team & LeeAnn's team.

I'm looking forward to our evening together visiting & sharing.

We'll be having a pizza party & playing Bunco too.

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Hello again.....

Hello again....

 Here is another card created with the new '#hello' stamp set.

Check out the new designer paper stack.

(I will update this post with the supply list sometime soon.)

We had a busy day yesterday at convention with classes.

And I took another class last night- so got back to the hotel late.

We are off again today for more classes.

Tonight is the Stampin' Up! awards night.

So it is going to be another jam packed day.

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

My 2014 Convention Swap!!

Hello!

Here is my general convention swap!

Lovin' this layout, stamp set & designer paper.

What a fun birthday card this would be to give to someone on their special day.

 I added the Smoky Slate Candy Dots to finish off this card.

 'Big News' & 'Perfect Pennants'

cs:  Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Smoky Slate

dp:  Flashback

ink:  Smoky Slate

supplies:  Neutrals Candy Dots (Smoky Slate), dimensionals

Last night we kicked off convention with picking up our convention bag
with our name tag, make & take kits & 3 stamp sets in it.
We got a sneak peek at the September My Paper Pumpkin Kit
& got the supplies to make it.
 

This morning we are headed down for breakfast soon 
& then off to our first General Session.

We'll be attending classes & trainings all day today!
Woo Hoo!
 

I hope you have a wonderful Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Thanksgiving Point in Utah!

My mom & me!
 

Yesterday we took a taxi & went to Thanksgiving Point.

Lynda, Hanna, Rory & Jackie went with us.

It was a beautiful botanical garden!

We walked the whole thing admiring all of the beautiful flowers
- which was about 3 miles.

 Check out this awesome waterfall.

Then we ate lunch at the Brick Canvas.

And then got a tour of the whole building from Sage's husband- Jason!

On the way home we stopped in Riverton at our Stampin' Up!
Distribution Center to see it.

What a FUN day we all had together!

NOTE:  I will post more photos sometime...I am having a hard time getting
any pictures to download due to the slow speed of the internet at the hotel.

HELLO!

Hello from Salt Lake City, Utah!

WOW- we are here for Stampin' Up! Convention 2014!

This is a quick & simple card using a new set that I am in love with!

It is called- '#hello'. 
I have a few different cards I'll be posting over the next week created with it.

 '#hello'

cs:  Real Red & Whisper White

dp:  Maritime

ink:  Real Red

supplies:  2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Real Red 1/4" Cotton Ribbon, dimensionals
 

We are on the go.....
Yesterday we did a little site seeing downtown.

And we ate lunch at the Nauvoo Restaurant & I got my favorite Turkey Pot Pie.
(This is a tradition that I love doing.)
Then last night Lynda, Hanna, Rory & Jackie 
helped me work on putting my swaps together in my room.

This morning we are headed down for breakfast & the we are off to do some more site seeing.

Tonight convention kicks off with our the Paper Pumpkin Night Out event.
I can't wait to see all of my friends.
PLUS all of the fun things that Stampin' Up! has in store for us.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Happy Birthday to you! My dear sister Julie!!!

Hello!

As most of you are reading this post we'll be on an airplane.

We came to Des Moines last night & stayed in a hotel close to the airport.

We are headed to Salt Lake City, Utah for our Stampin' Up! Convention 2014!

I am excited to be spending the week with so many of my downline, adoptees.

PLUS my mom, sister Beckie & niece Ginny.

Today is my sister Julie's birthday!

The card I'm sharing today is the one I made & mailed to her.

I hope she likes it!

'Peace, Love & Cupcakes'

cs:  Basic Black, Whisper White & Real Red

ink:  Mememto (Black) pad

supplies:  Large Polka Dot embossing folder, Big Shot, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, 2 3/4" Circle Punch, Basic Pearl, dimensionals

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday.

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Weekly Deals- July 15-21, 2014!

Check out these cute punch art balloons!

Hello!

Happy Monday!!

Here is one of the cards everyone stamping with me this past week got to make.

Isn't it a cute birthday card.....

and it even has a fun fold too! 

Check out the balloons.

They are made using an Owl Builder Punch (foot) as the stem of the balloon.

And I used the Small Oval Punch for the balloon itself.

And then added a little line for the balloon indent made with the White Gel Pen.

Check out the cute scalloped edge on this card.

It is created with the Rotary Addition Small Scalloped Blade.

'Age Awareness'

cs:  Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Strawberry Slush, Crushed Curry

dp:  Confetti Celebration

ink:  Basic Gray

supplies:  Owl Builder Punch, Small Oval Punch, Small Scalloped Blade with Rotary Addition for Stampin' Trimmer, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, White Gel Pen, White Baker's Twine

REMINDER:

The Stampin' Up! Special for the month of July is-

Buy 3 pkgs of 12x12 CS (value $10.95 each) & get the 4th pkg for FREE!

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 What a fun time stamping everyone had yesterday!

I enjoyed my day making cards & I think that everyone else did too!

How blessed I am that I get to share my love of stamping with so many friends!

Brayden stayed with us last night so we could see each other before I leave.

We are headed to town later for his swimming lessons 

& we will stop by to see the Seeley's a bit too.

Then I'm headed home to work on swaps, do laundry & pack my bags.

I'll soon be on my way to our 2014 Stampin' Up! Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah!

I'll pick up my mom later & we'll be meeting Lynda & Hanna in Des Moines.

We are staying at a hotel tonight, as our flight leaves at 6 am in the morning.

I'm excited to get to go to convention to see many of my Stampin' Up! friends.

And I'm especially blessed to get to enjoy the week with so many of my downline & adoptees.

Plus my mom, sister Beckie & niece Ginny will also be coming along with us too.

They will be sight-seeing while we are at classes.

I will be posting daily on my blog while I'm gone- 

but it will not be at any set time each day.

So be sure to check back when you have time!

 I'll be sharing pictures of my convention swaps this week!

Plus pictures of convention highlights & some sight seeing photos too.

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

A 'Work of Art'

Hello!

The stamp set used here is one of my favorites.

It is just so versatile!

I'm also showing you another Ombre affect created with using 

just one ink pad & shadow stamping to create the different shades. 

Isn't it simple- but oh so cute!

'Work of Art'

cs:  Pool Party, Whisper White & Bermuda Bay

ink:  Bermuda Bay

supplies:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (Small heart), 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Tag Topper Punch, Coastal Cabana Twine, dimensionals, glue dots

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Jamie & Jake had such an awesome princess birthday party for Ella yesterday!

It was so fun!

I'm glad I got to go.

Brayden went with me & the Seeley family was also there- 

so the boys had a fun time playing together.

Many of my family members got to meet Trey for the first time.

It was great to see Jeff too- (since the party was at his home).

He is gaining after his motorcycle accident.

He has a long ways to go- but look good & was happy to see everyone.

It is just still unbelievable that he is still on this earth.

Ok- I have gotta run....

I've still got some cutting left to do & then need to pack up & get the car loaded.

As I'm off to Hiawatha soon for my class there.

Sammi & Wendee are my hostesses today.

We have a big group coming & I can't wait to spend my afternoon stamping with all of them.

I burnt the midnight oil again last night working on convention swaps.

And I know I'll be doing the same thing tonight trying to get everything done.

I will have everything all cut & stamped before I leave- 

but will be assembling many of my swaps after I get to Salt Lake City.

Gosh......one more sleep at home tonight- in my own bed

& then tomorrow night we head out.

I am excited about going- but also already worrying about getting home sick for my family.

Woo Hoo- I have several of my downline & adoptee's going with me this year!!

PLUS- my mom will be going with me too.

And then my sister Beckie & niece Ginny are coming out on Thursday

to spend some time with us too.

We are all looking forward to convention & also getting to do some 
sight-seeing in the beautiful city of Salt Lake City, Utah!

 I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE