An elegant 'Wonderous Wreath' card

Good morning-

Here is a silver card that I'm offering for my Christmas card class.

 I got a pretty card at Founders from a friend- Jennifer Cotton.

She only used Smoky Slate as a layer & then embossed her wreath.

I wanted to add a little more color & simplify the making of it for mass producing.

So here is what I came up with.
Isn't it just very elegant!

'Wondrous Wreath'

cs:   Whisper White, Smoky Slate & Basic Gray

ink:  Smoky Slate & Basic Gray

supplies:  Big Shot, Wonderful Wreath framelits, Silver 1/8" Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dot

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Yesterday was a beautiful fall day!
Finally the boys got to play outside for while yesterday morning & afternoon.

Last night I ended up running to Osky to deposit our hog check from last week

& pick up some much needed groceries.

I burnt the midnight oil sorting stamp orders when I got home.

I'm headed in to pick up the boys now.

Tonight is my delivery stamp run- so I'll be seeing alot of you!

Deke might end up riding along.

That would be awesome if he does.

Maybe we'll even stop someplace & eat a quick bit for supper.

I will be burning the midnight oil stamping when we get home.

Ideas are spinning in my head.....

I just hope they all come together when I go to put them on paper.
I'm excited for my upcoming big fall class that is on the 25th!
I just have alot to do between now & then.

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

The NEW "2014 Holiday Supplement" is comig your way!

Check out the New Holiday Catalog Supplement!

It is just in time to help you with some of your upcoming Christmas/Holiday projects!

 

CLICK HERE

to see this Mini Holiday Catalog.

Items from this catalog are available beginning next Monday, October 20th, 2014.
The items in this catalog are WHILE SUPPLY LASTS ONLY!

If you'd like a copy of this Mini Catalog- I have some

that you can pick up if you'll be attending any of my upcoming classes.

If you are live afar & want one- please contact me.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the new star box kit!
#138104- 'Many Merry Stars Simply Created Kit'= $25.95

Can you believe that you get 26 stars in many different sizes in this kit!
All of the "hard work"to make these boxes is already done for you.
The sticky strip & everything is already on the boxes-
so you'll easily be able to complete these by just putting them together.
WOW!

If you are attending my upcoming Stamp 'Til You Cramp event on the 25th-

you'll get to make some of these star boxes & see this kit!

'Ornamental Pines' for my Christmas card class!

Hello!

Well- this is my favorite card in my Christmas card kits that I'm offering.

It is just me...my style, my colors, my likes.

And I love the sparkle of the glitter added to it too!

 'Ornamental Pines'

cs:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake & Very Vanilla

ink:  Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso

supplies:  Big Shot, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Circle Framelits, Paper Snips, 

Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Burlap Ribbon, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a long day.

The boys did great at their well check dr appointments.

They love Dr. Mary & Nurse Stacy.

Manda, me, Brody & Drake all got our flu shots.

Trey just turned 4 months- so he had to get 3 shots too.
He'll get his flu shot at his 6 month check up.

Loading/sellings hogs went well last night.
It was just Deke & me.

Deke had made a new loading chute for the semi to back up to 

for our big outside lot.

It was great & worked well!

Brayden had fun 'helping' us from the other side of the fence.

He is such a little farmer & can't wait until he is big enough to actually help.

I'm headed into Manda's to get the boys & 

take Brayden to school this morning, as Nathan has an early meeting.

Tonight I think I'm finally home for a change!!

Woo Hoo!

I have several boxes of stamps that my UPS man brought yesterday afternoon.

I need to get them all sorted & ready for delivery!
So will be working on that.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Here is a NEW Photopolymer Christmas set!

Stampin' Up! just released a brand new Photopolymer stamp set!

 Check it out!

What a beautiful set just in time for the upcoming Christmas season!

#139523- 'Gentle Peace'= $15.95

This weeks- Weekly Deals- Oct. 14-20, 2014!

Mingle All The Way!!

Hello!

Happy Tuesday!

Here is one of the cards that I shared at Cathy's party last weekend.

Lynn was interested in seeing how to make & use the

Circle Card Thinlit- so this is what I created to share.

I love it!

I think it turned out super cute.

 Check it out when it is opened up.

'Mingle All The Way' & 'Cheerful Tags'

cs:  Lost Lagoon, Soft Sky, Whisper White

ink:  Lost Lagoon

supplies: Big Shot, Circle Card Thinlit, Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, 

2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Lost Lagoon 3/8" Silky Taffeta ribbon, 

Frosted Sequins (snowflakes), Basic Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

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The boys were so disappointed that it was rainy most of yesterday.

We sang 'rain, rain go away'- several times.

Luckily it was only drizzling last night when we were sorting hogs.

And thankfully Nathan & Steven came to help us.

So we weren't too wet when we got in.

This morning I'm headed to Manda's early.

She has an early appointment at school.

And the inspector is coming to check out their winterizing they've had done-

so the boys & I will be there until he is done.

We'll then run to our home to get lunch with Deke.

And then Manda & I are taking the boys to see Dr. Mary for check ups.

Trey will have his 4 month check up & 

Brody & Drake will have their 3 year check ups.

Brayden will be here after school- so we are looking forward to seeing him.

He'll get to help us outside.
As tonight I'll be a farmer again & we'll be helping Deke sell hogs.

I hope we don't get drenched.....as I think it is suppose to be rainy 

all day again today.

 Here is a photo of Trey taken on Sunday (the 12th).

I can't believe that he is 4 months old already.

Isn't he just a cutie!

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Ornamental Pines'

Good morning!
Here is another one of the cards I'm offering for my Christmas card class
that you can choose to make!

 I love this evergreen pine stamp set.

This card was one of the favorites everyone at my class yesterday choose to 
order & will be making for their Christmas cards.

I will update this post with a supply list soon.

I had a super busy weekend FULL of stamping!!!
I saw lots of you & shared!
It was great wasn't it!
 

We are off & running on another busy week here.

I'm headed in now to go get the boys for the day.

Tonight & tomorrow night I'm a farmer helping Deke outside with the piggies. 

I just need to be home so I can work on my upcoming Fall Stamp 'Til You Cramp projects & 

catch up on other things too.

Humm.....but when?

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

'The Newborn King'

Good morning!
Here is another one of my Christmas card kit choices.

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

Busy day stamping yesterday!

We had a great time at Cathy's stampin' party!

I'm off here soon to another stampin' party-

to spend my day stamping with Heather & Darla

and their friends!

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

'Seasonally Scattered'

Hello!
Here is one of the cards everyone stamping with me at my monthly classes 

this month will get to make.

It is a fun fold thanks card created with 'Seasonally Scattered'.

 I will update this with the supply list sometime soon.

I'm headed out this morning to go to a stampin' party with Cathy & her friends!

We're having a morning class with bagels & coffee.

Plus I'll have some cute projects that I'm taking along to share with them too!

Tonight Deke & I have a meeting/supper to attend for his campaign.

And then I'll be burning the midnight oil again when we get home cutting card stock.

As Heather & Darla are having a stampin' party tomorrow!

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

The Newborn King

Hello!

This card is one that I'm offering in my upcoming Christmas card 'kit' class.

And this was the most popular 'kit' ordered at my class last night.

It was definitely a favorite of many that were here.

I guess you could call this card- simple elegance.

 To be honest this was not my favorite stamp set from the Holiday Catalog.

But it sure has grown on me.

It is a neat religious stamp set.

I just love the nativity spotlighted like this.

At Founders my dear friend Glenda Travelstead did her card in this layout,

with totally different colors & she colored in Mary, Joseph & Baby Jesus.

Navy & Silver are among my favorite colors for Christmas cards-

so here you have my creation of it.

'The Newborn King'

cs:  Night of Navy, Smokey Slate, Whisper White

ink:  Silver Metallic Encore Pad, Night of Navy

supplies:  1 3/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 

Dimensionals, Basic Rhinestones

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Last night was a fun night of stamping with everyone.

There was alot of chatter & laughs.

It is so nice to see everyone visiting & helping each other.
I want to be sure to thank Debbie, Aunt Kathy & Karen 
for bringing yummy treat!

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

We'll head back home for awhile & then we'll go back 
to town shortly after lunch,

as today is our Sigourney-Keota Homecoming Parade.

Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil getting ready for 

Cathy's party that is tomorrow.

And then Heather & Darla are having a stamping party on Sunday!
So I have lots of cutting to do for it too!

It is going to be a very busy weekend of stamping forsure!

But I can't wait!

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

My cards for my upcoming Christmas Card Class!

Hello!
Here are the cards that I created for my upcoming Christmas Card Class.

This class will be held at our home on Saturday, November 15th!

If you can't make it this day- 

you can still purchase one or more 'kits' & make the cards on your own time.

 All k'its' include- 

stamp set & pre-cut card stock & supplies to complete the cards.

You have the option to 'add on' ink pads, punches, framelits, etc.

I've been doing my Christmas Card Class this way for the past 10 years or so now.

It is one of my classes that is loved by many.

It is a great way for you to have me do your planning 

& cutting for Christmas cards.

All you have to do is stamp & assemble them.

Woo! Hoo!

Cool idea huh!

I think that all of my Christmas Cards turned out pretty cute!

Usually I choose 3 stamp sets & make 3 different cards with each stamp set.

But this year I had a hard time deciding which sets I would be using-

so I am offering 4 different stamp sets & I created 2 different cards with each set.

Some of these cards can go the other direction & sill use the exact same pieces too.

I'll be sharing pictures of these in the upcoming days.

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I have a my monthly Stampin' Night here at our home tomorrow night.

So last night I burnt the midnight oil getting things ready for it.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone 

& spending our evening together stamping.

I am planning to sit, visit & stamp with you all tonight!

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

Yesterday we spent alot of the day outside enjoying the beautiful weather.

Gosh- I just LOVE FALL!!

Off I go...

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A cute Halloween bag!

Hello!

This stamp set is from my September My Paper Pumpkin!

I really like it & wish it was available in our Holiday Catalog.

 

I used the set with the our Tag Topper Punch & 

our Two Toned Tangerine Twine.

I decorated one of our Mini Muslin bags-

by using a Basic Black Classic Ink Pad & 

a sponge dauber to make the dots on it.

I think that it turned out pretty cute!

What do you think!

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The 3 boys & I went to Osky yesterday with Deke.

While he was at his appointment we went to Walmart.

Yep- I did it all by myself & we got along great!

They were all really good.

And I got lots of compliments from people in the store about how good they were.

Which was nice to hear!

Last night we worked on the farm.

Brayden was here to help, so he was excited!

He & Nathan ate a late supper with us too.

I then burnt the midnight oil with catching up on some more bookwork for the farm.

And trying to work on my upcoming Christmas card kits.

Today Deke is gone again all day to meetings.

So it will just be me & the boys.

Tonight I'll be home (hopefully) & will be getting ready for my 

Stampin' Night class that I have here tomorrow night!

Woo Hoo!

It is never a dull moment around here.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Weekly Deals- October 7-13, 2014

A mummy box!

This is a little treat box from my Halloween Treats class.

I used the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch.

I should have taken a photo of it from the side- as it is actually a little box

& you could put something in it.

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Yesterday was busy with all 4 boys.

They had fun together.

G'ma was super tired last night.

I'll see them all 4 here again soon-

as Nathan has an early meeting this morning so 

I'll go to Manda's & keep all of the boys there until we take Brayden to school.

 Then the 3 boys & I will come back out to our home.

I did get Nathan's hair cut last night.

Plus placed orders from weekend parties & got some farm bookwork done.

I am hoping I can get the twins hair cut sometime today.

Deke has an appointment in Osky this morning....

and I'm trying to decide if the 3 boys & I will go along so I can get

some groceries & things or not.

Guess we'll see how our morning starts out & then decide.

Tonight I'm a farmer- helping Deke sell hogs.

At least it is cool out & we don't have to worry about the piggies getting too hot.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A Merry- 'Seasonally Scattered"

Hello!

I did a card similar to this one last month at 

Julie's Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack.

You can see it HERE!

 This one I just sponged to make it pop out more.
I love this stamp set!
It is definitely one of my favorites in the Holiday Catalog.

  'Seasonally Scattered'

cs:  Whisper White & Lost Lagoon

ink:   Lost Lagoon

supplies:  Big Shot, Northern Flurry Embossing Folder, Lost Lagoon Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, dimensionals, glue dots, sponge

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We had a full house & a fun afternoon of stamping yesterday!

What a way to celebrate National Card Making Day!!

There were some new faces who attended.

And I heard lots of laughs as everyone helped each other throughout the afternoon.

That is what I love about sharing!

Today will be a busy day here.

Deke has a meeting this morning & one tonight.

Sigourney has teachers in-service today- so I'll have all 4 boys.

I know that Brayden is excited to get to spend the day with the twins & play.

Susie's Hair Hut is open tonight.

The twins & Nathan all need hair cuts.

So hoping we get them all done.

Then I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping.

I have 3 more workshops this week to get ready for.

Plus my big fall stamp camp is at the end of the month!

So I'll be working on creating projects for that too.

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