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Sunday, September 28, 2014

A SPOOKY Halloween card!

Hello!
Today I'm sharing a spooky Halloween card that everyone 
joining me at my Halloween Treats class will be making.

The inspiration for this haunted house came from my dear friend-
LeeAnn's Greff's downline Halloween sampler that she gave to me.
Her downline, Lorrie made a block similar to this one & I just loved it!

 I will update this post sometime soon with a supply list.
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WOW!!!
What a great Halloween Treats class I had yesterday!
We all had a wonderful time stamping together.
I am blessed to have so many that helped to make the day a special one.
Judy & Aunt Kathy helped me do some punching & Big Shot cutting.
And Leslie was a God sent bringing yummy treats for us!
Plus- Judy, Teri, Jenny, Dena, Patty & Mary
were awesome to help clean up, pack up & load up afterwards.
Thanks to each of you for your help!

Today I'm having another Halloween Treats class here at our home.
I have lots to do before everyone gets here.
I'm looking forward to spending my afternoon stamping with everyone attending.
I can't wait for you to see all of the Halloween goodies you'll be making!

I'm on a mission.....gotta run.
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Saturday, September 27, 2014

A nice article to read......

Click here
Then be sure to turn to pg. 2.

This is an article about our son (Nathan) who went to visit a race fan in rehab.
Wow- what a proud mom I am!

'Tee-Hee-Hee'!

Hello!
Woo Hoo- today is my first Halloween Treats class.
I can't wait for everyone joining me to come see the projects 
& spend the afternoon stamping with me.

This is one of the fun cards everyone will be making.
It is a slider card.
You pull on the tag & it opens up.
 I think that it turned out super cute!
 Check it out when it is opened up here!

I will update this post with a supply last sometime soon.
 
Off I go!
I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Friday, September 26, 2014

"Boo" to you!

Hello!
Here is a cute little treat box that everyone attending 
my Halloween Treats class will be making.
This little ghost is so cute!
 I will update this post after my class on Sunday with the supply list.
Between now & then I have lots to get done tonight when the boys go home.

After school yesterday the boys helped me pick some ears of corn to 
make bundles with & hang on our fence in our yard.
It was so cute watching the 3 of them in the field & helping to pull back the shucks.
Brody was yelling that it was 'awesome' as he was running down the hill to the corn field.
Now I just hope that our dog Nestle doesn't eat the corn we have hanging up-
as last year she did.

Deke & the kids all went to the Volleyball game last night to watch my niece Ginny play.
I stayed home & stamped!

Gotta run to pick up the boys.
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
hugs!
SUSIE

Thursday, September 25, 2014

My "BOO" banner!!

Woo Hoo!
My Halloween Treats classes are this weekend!
If you are signed up to join me- 
this is one of the many Halloween projects you'll be making!
I think it turned out super cute!

NOTE:
The Party Pennants Die shown here is one of the Weekly Deals!
On sale for $24.71 until next Monday- 9/29/14.
#133732 (regular $32.95)
 'Larger Than Life Alphabet Set' & 'Freaky Friends'
cs:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie
ink:  Black Memento Pad
marker:  Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
supplies:  Big Shot, Party Pennants Die, Banner Framelits, 
Chevron Embossing Folder, 7/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 
1/2" Circle Punch, Owl Punch, 2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 
Paper Snips, Old Olive 1/8" Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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It was another busy day here yesterday.
Brayden's game was fun!
We were both happy to see each other after a week!
We took the twins with us to the game.
They had fun playing- but didn't watch much of Brayden playing football.
AND
I've been a busy bee stamping!
I still have a lot to do.
I'm sure excited about all of my Halloween Projects though.

Today we get 750 baby piggies delivered to our farm this morning.
The twins are so excited to get to go out & help us!
My mom is coming to our home to stay with Trey.
And Brayden will get to go out to see the baby piggies 
& help Papa chore as soon as he gets home from school today.

Think that my family is going to a volleyball game tonight to watch 
our niece Ginny play.
I'm staying home & stamping!!

I'm headed to Manda's to get the boys this morning 
& then hurrying back home to go out to the farm.

I hope you have a very special THURSDAY!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Pumpkins, Pumpkins & more Pumpkins!

Good morning!
At my September classes I did a cute Halloween card with bats on it.
You can click HERE to see that card.
I thought I'd change it up & put pumpkins in it.
I think it is really cute!
It is exactly the same card- just used a different stamped image on it.
 'Holiday Invitations' & 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'
cs:  Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Basic Gray, Whisper White
dp:  Motely Monsters Designer Paper
ink:  Black Memento Pad
supplies:  1" Circle Punch, Hexagon Punch, White/Tangerine Tango Trim, 
Big Shot, Large Scallop Edgelit, dimensionals, glue dot
 
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I'm off to The Seeley home to get the boys.
Brayden has a fall football game tonight.
And then I'll head home to stamp.
I have LOTS to do to get ready for my upcoming Halloween Treats class. 

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

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

This weeks WEEKLY DEALS- September 23- 29, 2014!




Eclectic Paper-Piercing Pack by Stampin' Up!
Eclectic Paper-Piercing Pack =
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Faces I Love Swatchbook Template -- Digital Download
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 $7.77
Festive Paper-Piercing Pack
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Occasions Paper-Piercing Pack
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Ovals Collection Framelits Die
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Party Pennants Bigz L Die by Stampin' Up!
Party Pennants Bigz L Die =
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Hearts.....

 Hello-
Here is a a cute black & white card that I added a little red to.
I thought it turned out really cute!
But I do love hearts on almost any & everything!
 'Love, Peace & Cupcakes'
cs:  Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White
ink:  Black Memento
supplies:  Big Shot, Large Polka Dot embossing folder, 
Sweetheart Punch, Hearts Border Punch, dimensionals

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I so enjoyed getting to see 3 of our boys yesterday!
I think they missed Grandma as much as she missed them.
I'm sad that we don't get to see Brayden until tomorrow.
But then will get to see him the rest of the week! 
He is excited about getting to help me decorate some things!

I got home late yesterday afternoon.
Susie's Hair Hut was open to give Deke a much needed hair cut.
Then we headed off to Osky to get our hog check deposited, ate a quick supper
at Wendy's & got some groceries- as our cupboards were bare.

I'm headed to Manda's here soon.
I will be at their home at least part of the day- 
as the furnace guy isn't done yet.
Tonight I'm a farmer helping Deke- as we sell hogs!

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

Monday, September 22, 2014

Fall Leaves.....

Good morning-
I am "Home Sweet Home"!
I spent a long day in airports yesterday.
We had problems landing in Denver due to wind
& made 3 attempts to land before we finally did.
I literally made it to my next gate just in time-
as they were already boarding the plane.
I am so thankful that I did not miss it.
And I walked in the door about 9:15 last night.
Now to find time to get everything unpacked & put away.

Here is a fun card I made using fall leaves.
Check out how I layered the punched out leaves.

' Fall Fest', 'Gorgeous Grunge', 'Fabulous Four'
cs:  Hello Honey, Tangelo Twist, Mossy Meadow, Baked Brown Sugar
ink:  Hello Honey, Tangelo Twist, Mossy Meadow & Baked Brown Sugar
supplies:  Baked Brown Sugar Twine, 1" Square Punch, Artisan Punch, dimensionals
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I literally hit the ground running last night.
I have a very busy week ahead of us with new baby piggies
& my Halloween Treats classes.
Plus other family things added in there too.
 I am off to Manda's now & will be keeping the boys at their home all day today.
I can't wait to see them!
I missed my family tons while I was gone.
But I'm so blessed to have spent an amazing few days with some very dear friends in Utah too!
And I'm so thankful for the opportunity to have gotten to do so.

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

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Season's Greeting with 'Festival of Trees'

Hello!
Here is a quick post from Utah.
I'll be heading out this morning & arriving at home late tonight.
We've had a fun & busy week.
I feel blessed that I earned Founders again this year.
I'm so thankful for all that Stampin' Up! has brought to my life.
I have missed my family though & sure am ready to see them all.

I love the new photopolymer set- 'Festival of Trees' & the coordinating Tree Punch.
So here is another card I made using them.
 I will update this post sometime soon.

I pray that we all have a safe trip home & my flights are all on schedule 
so that all goes well!

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

Saturday, September 20, 2014

A Fall Collage card....

Hello-
I am so grateful for you & truly blessed!
I so treasure our time stamping together!!!
So here is a fun collage fall card that I made. 
It would also make a great guy card wouldn't it.
'For All Things' & 'Gorgeous Grunge'
cs:  Mossy Meadow, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
ink:  Tangelo Twist, Mossy Meadow, Soft Suede, Chocolate Chip
other:  Paper Snips, Extra Large Oval Punch, Note Tag Punch, dimensionals
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We had a great time yesterday at Kanab seeing our employees 
and manufacturing facility.
It was so much fun getting to see familiar faces. 
They had an amazing lunch for us-
grilled chicken, shredded pork, potato salad, beans, lettuce & creme brulee.

Then last night we went to see the Tuacahn Theater to see the Wizard of Oz.
It was amazing & we all loved it!
It was late when we got back to our hotel.
We had a very busy day & we were on the go.
We were all beat last night.

Today our day will be spent crafting, as we'll be 
at the hotel doing make & takes & working on other stamping projects.
This evening will be having our final Stampin' Up! event.
It is a surprise- so we'll see later 
what they have in store for us.
I'm sure it will be amazing!

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!

SUSIE

Friday, September 19, 2014

A MERRY 'Seasonally Scattered'

Good morning!

Here is a quick post from Utah.
I'm having a fun time at Founders & enjoying spending time 
with so many friends sharing ideas & stamping.

Here is another snowflake card created using 'Seasonally Scattered'.
 'Seasonally Scattered' & 'Cheerful Tags'
cs:  Lost Lagoon, Whisper White
ink:  Lost Lagoon
other:  Lost Lagoon Ribbon, Dimensionals, 1" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Glue Dot

NOTE:  
The outside edge is just the very edge of the Merry stamp that 
has the cluster of tiny snowflakes there.
Cool huh!!
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We are headed out bright & early this morning to Kanab.
There we'll get to see & tour the manufacturing facility
& we'll get to eat lunch with the employees.
 When we get back from there late this afternoon &
we're off again- headed to Tucahn to see The Wizard of Oz!!
 I know we are going to have an amazing day!!!

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

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Here is my Founders swap!

Good morning from St. George, Utah.
We arrived yesterday afternoon & have enjoyed the time visiting with my friends.
I finished my swaps yesterday too with the help of-
LeeAnn, Dawn & Barb.
 'Cheerful Tags'
cs:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Whisper White
ink:  Island Indigo & Pool Party
other:  Paper Snips, Island Indigo Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals 
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I'm just heading to bed....and getting up in a few hours to go on a walk.
Then I will spend the rest of my day here at the hotel 
working on upcoming class projects & visiting with friends.
Tonight is our Founders swap!
I can't wait to get 113 swap & see what awesome cards everyone else has made.

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

A beautiful fall wreath hanging on a door!

Hello!
Here is another card that everyone joining me for workshops this month got to make.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this wreath stamp set.
It is awesome that it is a 3 step stamping set & it is so easy to line up 
& then cut out with the coordinating framelits.
Pretty cool huh!
When I saw this new set at convention the first thing I said is that it will make 
an awesome fall wreath.
And that it does for sure!
But it also makes a beautiful Christmas wreath too-
that you can check out from one of my previous posts
HERE !
'Wondrous Wreath', 'Woodgrain Background','Fall Fest'
cs:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake & Naturals Ivory
ink:  Crumb Cake, Soft Suede & Cajun Craze
marker:  Chocolate Chip
supplies:  Candy Dot Bases, Big Shot, Wonderful Wreath Framelits, Paper Snips, 
dimensionals, 1/2" Circle punch, Mat Pack, Fun Fall frameltis, glue dots

I made a sympathy card for a friend similar to this card a few weeks ago.
But it didn't have the pumpkins added onto it.
HERE is that sympathy card if you want to see it.
I have seen several different cards on Pinterest with these pumpkins 
& thought it was adorable!
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WOW- yesterday was a really long day!
I finally got about 5 hours of sleep last night.
As most of you are reading this I'll be headed to the airport this morning.
I'm off to Founders in St. George, Utah.
I can't wait to see so many of my friends there & spend the next 5 days with them.
I am a huge home body though & already miss my family.
Hopefully I'll stay busy enough in Utah that I won't be too homesick.

Brayden helped us sell hogs last night.
Tonight he has a football game that I'm missing.
And Nathan has his Season Championship race in Osky tonight too that I'm missing.
Thankfully I'll be keeping updated on things with text messages from my family.

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