A "Sweet" Halloween card.....

Hello!

Here is a fun Halloween card I made using the new Motley Monsters Designer paper.

I'm a candy corn girl- so thought this was fitting.

 'Ghoulish Greetings'

cs:  Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White

dp:  Motley Monsters Designer Paper

ink:  Black Memento Ink Pad

supplies:  2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, 

Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Daffodil Delight ribbon, dimensionals, Big Shot, 

Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, glue dot

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Had a fun day with the boys yesterday.

We weren't out much...it was SO HOT & HUMID.

And playing inside isn't as much fun....but we had lots of tractors, trucks & 

race cars all over the house with them playing. 

We were all excited to get to see Brayden when school got out early.

He had Flag football practice in the heat.

Here is a photo of him.

His first game is tomorrow night.

We're all looking forward to going to watch him.

We will have no relief in the heat today.

School is releasing early again.

So the boys will get to play together again.

Then tonight I'm a farmer helping Deke with the hogs.

I hope that it cools down.

 

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

This Happy Haunting card is another sneak peek!!

Hello!

Here is another sneak peek for you.
These stamp sets & designer paper are in the New Holiday Catalog!
You (as a customer) will be able to start ordering out of this catalog this Thursday!
Woo Hoo!!!

Check out these cute little ghosts!

They work perfectly to stamp & then punch out with the 1" Circle Punch.

Check out how I layered them with the Hexagon Punch.

 'Holiday Home' & 'Ghoulish Greetings'

cs: Basic Black, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango

dp:  Motley Monsters Designer Paper

ink:  Black Memento Ink pad

supplies:  1 3/8" Circle Punch, Hexagon Punch, 1" Circle Punch, dimensionals

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We had a wonderful day with family yesterday celebrating Trey's baptism.

 Brody, Clint, Jenny, Trey, Father Charles, Steven, Manda & Drake

My mom, Dick, Aunt Virginia, Deke parents- Betsy & Dave, 

Steve's parents- Mark & Becky, plus Nathan, Deke & I 

were all at mass, the baptism & then ate lunch together at the Pizza Ranch.

They guys worked in the shop all afternoon.

And I spent my day/night stamping!

I've been a busy bee trying to get projects created for all of my upcoming

stamping events that I have happening in September!

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

We are excited that Brayden will be out after school today.

We haven't seen him for almost a week!

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

For Trey's Baptism

Good morning!

Today we'll be celebrating Trey's baptism.

We're all headed to mass

& then we'll all be going out for lunch together.

 Here is the card that I made him.

'Blessed by God'

cs:  Marina Mist, Whisper White

ink:  Marina Mist

supplies:  Paper Snips, Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, 

Circle Framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, dimensionals

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We had a busy day yesterday with family.

The races were cancelled due to rain-

so we all went out for supper together to celebrate Nathan's birthday.

Gosh...I still can't believe that he is 30.

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!!

Hugs!
SUSIE

Happy "30th" Birthday to you- Nathan!!!

Happy Birthday to Nathan!!

Oh my gosh.....can you believe that I have a 30 year old son?

Where did the years go?

It doesn't seem possible.

 

He had a great night of racing last night.

He won his heat & the Stock Car Feature too!

 'Age Awareness' & Metro Type Alphabet'

I will update this post in the morning.

We are hot & tired & going to bed.

Here is a photo of Nathan after the races last night with the 3 Seeley boys!

 Drake, Uncle Nathan, Trey & Brody

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Don't forget about these awesome deals!!

 
Join my Iowa Inkers Team!!
Click here for the details!
This is only available until August 28th!

$150 in product + FREE SHIPPING = $99

And the best part -- you can choose product from the 

new Holiday Catalog IN YOUR STARTER KIT!!

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This weeks- "WEEKLY DEALS"!
 
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Become a My Paper Pumpkin Subscriber!
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You can get this for half price if you are a new subscriber!
 Click below to find out more information about this limited time only deal!

Use this Promo Code:   HALFOFF2

Regular price each month is:  $19.95 plus tax.

But NOW you can subscribe & get it for only $9.98 plus tax.

WOW!!!!!!

(only available when you sign up before September 10th)

 The September My Paper Pumpkin Kit!
Isn't this a CUTE Halloween kit!
 
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Buy the Big Shot & get a stamp set/framelit bundle for FREE!
If you already own the Big Shot you can 15% off selected BUNDLES!

 Click here to find out more information!
 

Another Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek!!

Hello!

Oh how I love this new stamp set.

And these words are just awesome!

How fitting for me to share this today-

as I'm so grateful for all of you!
You are all such a blessing in my life!

This is a totally 'me' card.

My style & my colors.
It is a little more clean & simple than my normal style- 
but I love it!

'For All Things'

cs:  Sahara Sand, Early Espresso & Whisper White

dp:  Motley Monsters Designer Paper

ink:  Sahara Sand & Early Espresso

supplies:  Extra Large Oval Punch & dimensionals

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 We are off to the races tonight to cheer on Nathan at Columbus Junction

if we don't get rained out.

The boys are really wanting to go to the races so hope we can.

Drake has to get his hair cut yet today though before he gets to go.

So I hope that goes well!

Brayden is flying to New York today for a wedding with him mom & Mike.

Sure will miss my little man while he is gone.

 And I can't wait to hear all about his trip, school & flag football practice

when I see him on Monday.

I'm off to Manda's home.

We'll go to the recycling center too on our way back out here. 
 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Short & Sweet!!

 

 We have super exciting news from the home office! 

The Short & Sweet recruiting promotion is here! 

It IS short: It only lasts from August 21-28, 2014.

And it IS sweet: New recruits will receive $150 in their choice of 

Stampin' Up! products for the $99 starter kit price. 

AND new recruits won't have to pay for shipping either! 

It's a great deal, an amazing business opportunity, AND it's only available for a short time.

I'd love to have you join my Iowa Inkers downline team!

So contact me NOW!

OR  you can Sign up on line HERE!  

$150 in product + FREE SHIPPING = $99

And the best part -- you can choose product from the 

new Holiday Catalog IN YOUR STARTER KIT!!

The "Frightful Wreath" Simply Created kit!

Here is what the "Frightful Wreath" Simply Created Kit looks like.

This is one of my add-on projects that you can make at my Halloween Treats class

if you'd like to come make this wreath with me!

OR

 If you can't come to one of my Halloween Treats class you can purchase the kit 

& make this wreath on your own.

The kit includes all of the supplies listed below that you will need, 

plus the instructions.

(stamps, ink & adhesive are not included in the kit)

The finished wreath is approx. 17".

 Kit supplies include:

1 foam wreath- 13 3/4"; Black Tinsel, Pre-score Designer Paper for making the Rosette; 

Die-cut banner & starbursts; Silver Glimmer Paper Spider Web Embellishment; 

White Tea Lace Paper Doilies; Tangelo Twist 3/8" ribbon; sponge; 

beads, wire & silver cord to make the spider.

#135866- Frightful Wreath Simply Created Kit= $26.95

from the Holiday Catalog- pg. 37

NOTE:  Stamps, ink & adhesive will be included at my Halloween Treats class for you!

I LOVE Halloween & this is just so cute!

Please contact me if you have any questions.

A sneak peek of a FALL tree using 'Holiday Home'.

Hello!
Here is a fun fall card.

This is an awesome new photopolymer stamp set that has TONS 

of different seasonal images in it.

It is called 'Holiday Home'.

It is on pg. 16 in the New Holiday Catalog.

Be sure to check it out!

You'll be seeing LOTS of other projects created with this 

cool new set in the coming months.

Check out the designer paper.

It is from the Motley Designer Paper on pg. 45 of the Holiday Catalog.

NOTE:  

I did take my Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker & make 3 little dots randomly 

all over the Dp to give it more color & dimension.

And I couldn't decide which direction I liked the card going.....

so here are 2 different cards using the exact same dimensions.

They have 2 totally different looks don't they!

Did you notice the cute "little pumpkin" sitting by the tree base?

I stamped & then hand cut it out.

I used a glue dot to attach it to the card.

'Holiday Home'

cs:  Mossy Meadow, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight & Whisper White

dp:  Motley Monsters Designer Paper

ink:  Black Memento pad

markers:  Mossy Meadow, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Early Espresso

supplies:  Big Shot, Circle Framelits, Star Burst Framelits, 2" Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Mossy Meadow Ribbon, glue dots, dimensionals

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I had a busy day with the boys.

I got Brody's hair cut & he was SO GOOD!

Then went to Osky last night to deposit a hog check & get some groceries.

Got home, made supper, got groceries put away & did farm bookwork.

I'm off to Manda's now.

HOPE to get Drake's hair cut sometime today.

Then we are home for a change tonight.

I have to get some much needed stamping things done.

Wishing you a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A Halloween Sneak Peek from the Holiday Catalog!

Good morning!!

Woo Hoo.......

I've been hearing from many of you that you have received your 

Holiday Catalog in the mail & are lovin' it!!

So am I!

Oh my gosh there is so much in it & I want it all.

It is jam packed full of so many awesome new products!

As you know fall is my favorite time of the year.

I'm gonna have fun making Halloween & Fall cards

with all of the new new products that are in the Holiday Catalog!

 What do you think of this 'batty' Halloween card?

 I am starting to gear up for my upcoming Halloween Treats class.

I know I have more ideas that we will be able to do at this class.

I'll be sharing several Halloween projects with you over the next few weeks.

Some of these projects just might end up being ones 

we'll do at my Halloween Treats class.

Today's card has 3 cute little bats on it- that is forsure.

'Freaky Friends' & 'Frightful Wreath'

cs:  Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White

dp:  Motley Monsters Designer Paper

ink:  Black Memento Pad

supplies:  1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Scalloped Circle Punch, Paper Snips, Dimensionals

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Lovin' spending my days with my boys.

They are so sweet!

And they are all growing up way too fast.

Today is an exciting day as Brayden starts 1st grade.

Oh my gosh....I can't believe it!

I know he was excited & I can't wait to hear all about it!

We have alot of things on our schedule to get done today.

One of which is cutting Brody & Drake's hair.

I've promised them that if they are good & let me cut their hair-

G'ma will take them to the races with her tonight & they can spend the night.

So we'll see how my bribe goes.

I have my fingers crossed that it will go as planned.

Nathan has had one bad luck run after another lately.

They went to Tipton last night racing & he won his heat,

but had bad luck & didn't finish the main.

I think the car is finally set up good & things are clicking.

I am a HOPING he has good luck tonight.

We'll be there to cheer him on. 

It was a hot night selling hogs last night.
Thankfully it cooled down some & there was a little breeze.

I am hoping that the trucker makes it to the packing house with out any issues.

Ok.....off to Manda's house I go to pick up the boys.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

This weeks- "Weekly Deals"- August 19-25, 2014

WOW!

There are some great deals this week!!
A few of my favorites items are on SALE!

• The Elegant Butterfly Punch- #127526
•  The Honeycomb Embossing Folder- #129378
• The Square Framelits- #130921
• And Early Espresso Bakers Twine- #123124
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A fall "Lovely As A Tree"!

Good morning!
This tree stamp set has to be one of my favorite stamp sets ever.

Each year I fear that it will retire.

Thankfully it is still around for us to create with.

'Lovely As A Tree' & 'Four You'

cs:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Naturals Ivory

ink:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso

markers:  Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke & Early Espresso

supplies:  Big Shot, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Neutrals Candy Dots (Early Espresso), dimensionals, Square framelits

NOTES:

I did the thumping technique on these trees to give them the fall colors.

First I stamped the whole tree image stamp set into Crumb Cake.

Then I thumped on colors of- Early Espresso, Always Artichoke & Cajun Craze

with our Stampin' Write Markers.

I also did the spotlighting technique on this card too,

by cutting out these squares with the square framelits to highlight them.

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Happy 50th Birthday today to my brother-in-law Dan.

He has a tree trimming business in the Sigourney area & 

 I designed this card with him in mind.

We had a busy day yesterday.

They boys had fun playing together.

I took Brayden to see Dr. Brian, as he has bronchitis,

so got some meds.

HOPE he is better soon.

No time to be sick with school starting tomorrow.

We also got to go play in the What Cheer park for about 1 hour yesterday morning.

And I got Brayden's hair cut last night too- 

so he'll be ready for school.

Today will just be the 3 Seeley boys here.

Looking forward to my busy day with them.

Tonight I'm a farmer helping Deke with selling hogs.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Hee Haw'!!

 

Here is a new stamp set that became available last week.
I got this post ready to share & then forgot to post it.
Opps!

It is a pretty cute set!
 
 'Hee Haw'

A new photopolymer stamp set.

#138107 = $25.95

Check out these cute samples made with it.

Happy BIG 50!

Hello!
This is a card that I made last night to get mailed to my brother-in-law Dan.

Woo Hoo- he turns 50 tomorrow!!

I hope he likes the card.

I wasn't going to send him a 50th one....

as he has tree trimming business, so I also made a cool fall card too.

I'll share it tomorrow.

But this is the card I decided to send to him.

 I just love black & white cards.

'Big News' & 'Metro Type Alphabet'

cs:  Basic Black & Whisper White

dp:  Back to Black Designer Paper

ink:  Memento Black

supplies:  1 3/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, dimensionals

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Yesterday was a quite day at home.

The Seeley's were in Kansas City for the weekend visiting Steven's brother.

So it was just Nathan, Brayden, Deke & I.

 I did get caught up on farm & stampin' bookwork.

And I made a few cards before I went to bed.
I loved being here, as there aren't many Sunday's that I'm home. 

All 4 boys will be here bright & early this morning!

We'll have a celebration today- as this will be Brayden's last full 
day here with us as he goes to his mom's tomorrow. 
And then can you believe that he starts 1st grade on Wednesday.
We sure are going to miss him being here with us.
Luckily we'll still get to see him some mornings & afternoons though- 
before & afternoon school.

 Gosh....the summer just flew by!!

Hopefully we can make it to What Cheer to play in their park today too.

They have a playground & the boys all love it there.

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

Here is some 'Sweet Stuff'!

Good morning!!

Here is another one of the cards everyone at my August classes.

At convention I saw a swap that someone made using this stamp set.

I loved how the 3 flowers were together.

So here is my version & I made it into a fun fold!

 Isn't it cute!

Check out the shinny flower centers that I added Crystal Effects to.

 Isn't this diagonal fold cute!

'Sweet Stuff' & 'And Many More'

cs:  Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

dp:  Brights Color Collection Designer Paper

ink:  Black Memento Pad

markers:  Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight

supplies:  Dimensionals, Big Shot, Circle Framelits, Bitty Butterfly Punch, Crystal Effects, Basic Rhinestones, Word Window Punch, Scalloped Circle Punch

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It was great to visit with my friends for coffee yesterday morning.

We had alot to catch up on & didn't have enough time to do it all in.

Hope we can find time to do it again soon.

Bless Deke for helping me yesterday freeze corn.

He cut all of the corn off the cobs.

I cooked, drained & bagged it.

We ended up putting 91- 2 1/2 cup bags into the freezer.

It sure will taste yummy this winter!

Last night the guys went racing.

Nathan finished 4th.

I worked on putting away stamp stuff.

We have a full day today with family!
 

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE