'Big On You'

Here is a new stamp set in the Occasions Catalog.  Love the big bold script words here.

I made this card too with the Sale-a-bration This Day Project Life Mini Card Collection.  The printed card stock- Coastal Cabana dots & the White lined with multi-colored dots on the top, are both cards out of this kit.  I just had to add the Coastal Cabana & Black Card stock to it for the card base & layering pieces.  What a cute & simple card this is!

stamp set:  'Big On You'
card stock:  Coastal Cabana, Basic Black
ink:  Black Stazon
supplies:  This Day Project Life Mini Card Collection, Best Year Ever Accessory Pack (ribbon & buttons), dimensionals, glue dot

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Yesterday we had a great time at my Iowa Inkers team meeting.  I'm so glad that many of my gals could attend.  I'm also sad that everyone doesn't live close by & we missed those of you that couldn't be here.

Deke & I enjoyed our night with the Seeley boys staying with us.  They'll head home this morning & I'm going to spend my day working on stamping stuff.

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

A clean & simple card!

Here it is- check out this card!  Woo hoo!  There is alot of Sale-a-bration items used here.  It is clean & simple, but I really like it.

This card is also one that I made with the This Day Project Life Mini Card Collection from the Sale-a-bration catalog.  I also added the Best Day Ever Buttons & the stamped image is from the 'Simply Wonderful' stamp set. 

 Don't you love this simple Crushed Curry & Whisper White card?

I will update this post with the supplies used sometime soon.

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I still have LOTS to do yet.....as I'm having my Iowa Inkers team meeting at our home today!  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone.  I've been a stamping the evening/night/morning away creating swaps & shoe box swaps!  We will have a fun filled day with great company, awesome projects & yummy food.  I know everyone will be going home with around 50 new projects- using new products from the Sale-a-bration & Occasions Catalogs.  There definitely will be lots & lots of stamping going on here today!

Later this afternoon the 3 Seeley boys will come to crash the end of our downline meeting- so all of the gals will get to see them!  They are spending the night with G'ma & Papa tonight.  I have a day off tomorrow.  (Or should I say that I'll be home to work.)  So when the boys go home in the morning I'll be a stamping fool ALL DAY/NIGHT LONG- with a swap to finish & then I have lots of kits I want to get done for my display boards for Leadership!  And I need to get all of my photos for my power point done too.

Ok- I've gotta run!!
I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!
I hope you get to spend some time stamping this weekend too. 
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Check out these cards!

WOW!!  I am presenting at our Stampin' Up! (R) Leadership Conference in a couple of weeks......so I've been working on my script, rehearsing & making projects out of kits to put on my display boards every spare minute I have had lately.

Last night I had another phone rehearsal with Andrea & then I spent the rest of the night whipping up cards.  And can you guess what kit all of these pieces laying on the table are from?  All of these pieces are from the Project Life Kit in the Sale-a-bration Catalog called 'This Day Mini Card Collection'.  The kit containes 30 cards total (10- 4x6 & 20- 3x4 pieces).   I wanted you to see that they are super cute inserts to help you preserve your memory keeping, making it simple to do.  They are so fast & easy!  BUT those of you that know me, know that I think outside of the box & I like to be different.  So last night I created 24 regular sized full cards.  I cut 24 card bases out of card stock measuring 5 1/2 x 8 1/2".  I then got out my box of cardstock scraps, some punches, a few ink pads & a few different stamp sets.  AND I added a few dimensionals & the Best Year Ever Sale-a-bration Accessory Pack of ribbons & buttons.

So here is my stack of finished cards!  Aren't they amazing!!  Yes- most of them are clean & simple- but I think that they are very nice & super cute cards for several different occasions.  I'm sure the person receiving them will love them!

Here is one of the cards!  These flower images were on one of the 4x6 cards & I just cut it in half, added a layer, stuck it onto my card base, stamped some words, added my button & it is done!!  

card stock:  Coastal Cabana- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2";  Crushed Curry- 5 1/4 x 2 1/4;  The flowered card stock measured 5 x 2".
ink:  Coastal Cabana
stamp set:  'Best Day Ever'- Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog
kit:  This Day Project Life Mini Card Collection- Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog
button:  Best Day Ever Accessory Pack- Sale-a-bration
other:  Dimensionals & Glue Dot

How can you get Sale-a-bration products?  You get to choose one Sale-a-bration product for free with every $50 that you spend (before shipping & tax) now through 3/31/15!  You can click HERE to see the Sale-a-bration Catalog!

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So what do you think of this kit?  Would you ever have thought of making cards with it?  Isn't it super cool! 
 

Yesterday the boys had their ear re-checks with Dr. Sam & they looked good.  Trey got his 2nd flu shot.  He was back to his happy self too, since that darn tooth finally broke all of the way through.  Brayden was here for awhile after school & for supper, as Nathan referred a ballgame.  And then I stamped the night away!

I'm off to pick up the boys.  Deke is headed out for another meeting today.  Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil again stamping.  I have my Iowa Inkers Team meeting here at our home tomorrow.  So I have swaps to make & LOTS of things to do to get ready for that.

I have gotta run.......

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A 'Be Mine' Valentine!

Here is another card that everyone made if they joined me for my January monthly classes last week.  Isn't it a cute card!  Did you notice the heart window in it?  And check out the black & white designer paper.  I also used the new Heart Embossing folder too under the ribbon- but it is kinda hard to see in the pictures. 

stamp set:  'Your Plus Me'

card stock:  Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White

dp:  Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack

ink:  Black Memento

other:  Big Shot, Hearts Collection Framelits, Sweetheart Punch, Black Chevron Ribbon, What's Up Punch, Happy Hearts Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

 

NOTE:  This stamp set & Designer Paper stack can both be purchased separately BUT they do come together as a BUNDLE & you can save 15% when you purchase them together.

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Yesterday was a long day.  Poor little Trey was having a bad day, as he is cutting his other top tooth through.  I felt so bad for him.  So we just spent alot of time rocking & cuddling.  I hope he slept all night.  He is just such a happy little guy and it is hard to see him being so unhappy.  

Deke is gone all day again today for meetings.  I'm headed in to pick up the boys.  This afternoon the twins have dr's appointments for ear re-checks.  And Trey is suppose to get his 2nd flu shot.  So I'll meet Manda & Steve in town with the Seeley boys & pick up Brayden.  

Tonight I have another phone rehearsal with SU! for my Leadership presentation practice.  I spent about 6 hours last night writing & polishing up my script.  I hope that goes well.  WOW- we leave in less than 2 weeks for Leadership.  Oh my gosh.....and I have tons to get done between now & then.

I hope you have very special Thursday!!  

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

It's 'Better Than E-Mail'- a new Photopolymer stamp set!

Check out this cute new photopolymer stamp set!!!  There are lots of images here to personalize your creations!!  And the Stampin' Up! copywrite is included on these!  Woo Hoo!!














Better Than E-Mail

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Price: $15.95

 

 This great new Angel Policy set has many different stamps included in it for many purposes.

'Petal Potpourri' done in Stampin' Up! style!

Good morning!!
Here is a super cute clean and simple card I made.  I need several thank you cards so whipped up this one and will make some more like it sometime soon.  This flower stamp is cute and versatile.  And it even has a coordinating punch that goes with it and can be purchased in a bundle- which saves you 15%.  I love it when a stamp set and punch coordinate!

 Look at this card that I have the black edged oval around right here!!  
Can you believe that it is a boughten thank you card that was sent to us.   

Well- you know me.....I looked at it and thought instantly how I could case (copy and share everything) this card using new Stampin' Up! (R) products from the Occasions Catalog.  Pretty cool huh!!  I was impressed with myself and I think that my card turned out super cute!  Woo hoo!  And of course my stamped card is way cuter than the boughten one isn't it! 

stamp set:  'Petal Potpourri' and 'Simply Wonderful' (SAB)
card stock:  Whisper White and Vellum
ink:  Old Olive, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight and Melon Mambo
supplies:  Bright Candy Dots (Daffodil Delight), Glue Dots, Dimensionals

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Check out this card too.  I used the exact same supplies to make it as I did on the one I posted above, but this card is going horizontal instead of vertical and I used different words on it from the same stamp set.  It is so FUN to change things a bit and get a totally different look!!

**Leave me a comment and let me know which one you like best.  The vertical one or the horizontal one.

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We had a late night on the farm last night.  Thankfully it wasn't too terribly cold out.  We are up bright and early this morning to chore, as Deke has meetings in Mt. Pleasant.  We'll both leave the house about 7 this morning as he heads to his meeting and I go pick up the boys.  Trey has a dr appt today, so we'll go to it and then head out to our home.  

I am finally home tonight......and will be working on fine tuning my Leadership script for my presentation.  I have my rehearsal tomorrow night and I want to make sure I have it all polished up and ready!  I have my fingers crossed that all goes well.  I'm such a worry wart and always want everything to be perfect. 

I've gotta run......I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

This weeks- 'WEEKLY DEALS January 13-19, 2015!

Check out this COOL card!

Woo Hoo!  Here is a fun stand up BOX card that was one of my January class cards.  We stamped with the new Color Box Chalk ink pads onto the new Chalkboard Paper.  Isn't it cool!

Here is what the card looks like when it is closed.  Check out the cute bow made with the New Bow Builder punch!  And don't you just love this confetti designer paper too!  

This card lays folds down and lays flat for easy mailing.  

And it is adorable when it stands up isn't it!

I will update this post sometime soon with a supply list.  I have a super buys week this week!  I'll be posting photos of new projects every day- but I won't be taking the time to do the supplies until later this week.  I hope you understand.

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Last night Brayden & Nathan were here.  I worked outside a bit and then spent the rest of the night entering orders and working on Stampin' Up! things burning the midnight oil.  This morning I'm off to pick up the boys.  We are going to run up to visit Deke's parents for a bit, as yesterday was his mom's birthday.  I know she'll enjoy getting to see the boys.  Then I'm a farmer again tonight when the boys go home.  We will be selling 2 semi loads of hogs.  It will be another late night out on the farm with Deke.  And it is going to be a cold one again too.

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

'Celebrate Today'!

WOW!  What an elegant balloon card created with the awesome new 'Celebrate Today' stamp set & coordinating balloon framelit!  Isn't it just super cute!!  I got a card similar to this in a swap from Raedean Shibata.  I loved her idea!  So I cased it, changing it some and came up with this.  Everyone joining me for my monthly card classes got to make this card this past week!

 I will update this post sometime soon with the supplies I used to create it.

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I headed out early yesterday morning for my 2 stamp classes that I had in Cedar Rapids.  It was a fun day!  I think everyone attending liked the option to be able to come either for the morning or afternoon session.  We'll continue doing this for the next couple months on a trial basis to see if it is something we'll implement full time or not.

I got back to Sigourney about 6:45 last night and went right to Nathan's house.  He and Sarah made supper for us all.  The Deke and the Seeley's were already there when I got there.  So we enjoyed a fun evening with our family together.  I was beat last night when I  finally got home and I was actually in bed shortly after 11 (which is early for me).

I'm off this morning to pick up the 3 Seeley boys.  We'll go pick up Brayden and we'll take him to school.  Then well head out to our house for the day.  Deke has a meeting this morning and we'll then be working on the farm tonight.

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

A Occasions Catalog & Sale-a-bration Catalog Combo!

Hello!
Here is another beautiful flower card that I LOVE!  These colors are bright, cheery & springy!  There are alot of new products here from the Occasions & Sale-a-bration Catalogs!  This is one of my January class cards.  Are you signed up to come to one of my stamp classes today & making this card with me?

I shadow stamped (restamped my flower image again before reinking it) to make the 2nd flower a lighter color.  This is a great way to get a lighter and darker shade of the exact same color by just using one color of ink pad!  So I only used 2 ink pads when creating this one card- even though it looks like I used more.  I used Calypso Coral and  Wild Wasbi.   Check out the new Flower Medallion Punch.  Woo hoo!  I love it when Stampin' Up! makes punches to coordinate with our stamp sets.  And this punch not only coordinates with this stamp set- 'Crazy About You', but it also coordinates with another new stamp set in the Occasions Catalog called- 'Petal Potpourri'.  I am also a huge fan of this years Sale-a-bration Designer Paper Package called- Best Year Ever.  It is very versatile and the colors are just amazing together.  

stamp sets: 'Crazy About You' & 'Simply Wonderful' (SAB)
card stock:  Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride, Whisper White
designer paper:  Best Day Ever (SAB)
ink pads: Calypso Coral, Wild Wasabi
supplies:  Petite Petals Punch, Flower Medallion Punch, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Basic Pearls, Best Day Ever (SAB) ribbon, Scalloped Edge Border Punch

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Wow!  I had a busy day yesterday- but enjoyed having coffee and catching up with my friends- Donna and Phyllis yesterday morning for coffee.  Then Manda and I spent the afternoon with Sarah, her mom and the other bridesmaids- trying on dresses for Nathan and Sarah's wedding.  The dresses are all picked out, measured for the sizes everyone needs and we are ready to order them!  They are beautiful!  

When I got home about 6, I made supper for Deke and then spent the rest of the night and into the wee hours this morning cutting card stock and finishing getting ready for my big classes that I am having today!!  I'm EXCITED that we are trying something new.  I'm having 2 hostesses and 2 separate class sessions today (one this morning and one this afternoon).  I'll be seeing Michele and Karen and many of my friends/customers soon!  We are also going to have some new stampers and some old stampers too, that will be joining us!  I can't wait for everyone to see the 6 cards that they'll be making.  I'm looking forward to spending my whole day stamping with everyone!!

Ok......I am ff to bed for a few hours.  I'll rise early this morning, load the car and head out!  My first stamp class starts at 10 and it is in Cedar Rapids- which is about 1 1/2 hours away from our home.  I have a long day ahead of me- but I'm looking forward to it!

I am so thankful that today the weather is going to be a little warmer and it is actually going to be above freezing for a change!!  WOWSER!!!

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Sunday!!!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Sale-a-bration 'Lotus Bossom' stamp set-

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this new 'Lotus Blossom' stamp set that is in the Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog.  This is one of the cards for my January card classes.  This is just a very elegant card that could be great for many different Occasions.

stamp set:  'Lotus Blossom' (SAB)
card stock:  Blackberry Bliss, Perfect Plum, Very Vanilla
ink:  Blackberry Bliss; Pear Pizzazz, Perfect Plum
supplies:  Texture Boutique Embossing Machine; Delicate Designs Embossing Folder; Extra Large Oval Punch; Blackberry Bliss Satin Ribbon; Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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We went to our annual racing banquet last night and had a nice time.  It sure was cold out though!   Darn....I am so ready for a little warmer temps.  This cold is hard on all of our animals- so making extra sure they have water, extra bedding and extra food.  

This morning I'm headed out the door now to meet some old co-worker friends for coffee.  I'm looking forward to catching up with them.  Then Manda and I are going with Sarah and her mom- shopping for brides maid dresses.  When I get home tonight I'll be finishing cutting card stock and packing up for my stampin' parties that I have tomorrow. 

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

Some clean & simple hearts!

Here is a cute Valentines card that I made with some left over pieces I had laying on my Stampin' Studio table.  I thought it turned out cute & made a clean & simple card.  I love the image of a heart!  And love these 3 in a row!

stamp set:  'You Plus Me'

card stock:  Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White

ink:  Real Red, Black Memento

supplies:  Sweetheart Punch, Paper Snips, Dimensionals

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The darn winter weather put a damper on my turn out for those being able to join me last night to stamp.  I missed those that couldn't make it- but I would rather have you safe than out on bad roads.  I enjoyed my time visiting & stamping with those here.  I pray that the weather will be better for our monthly class here next month!

I'm headed in to pick up the boys.  And so thankful we'll get to spend our day in our warm home.  Poor Deke will be out in this darn weather trying to fix a broken auger.  We have more piggies that need moved too as we are trying to get buildings all ready for new babies to arrive in the next couple of weeks- but think Deke is going to wait & move them now on Saturday since the weather is to be a little warmer then.  I've had enough snow, cold & wind for the winter.  Our driveway & sidewalks got shoveled out 4 times yesterday between Deke & I & they are completely drifted in again.  

Tonight- Deke, me, Nathan, Sarah, Manda & Steve will be attending the racing banquet together.  The Seeley boys other grandparents will be keeping them.  It will be fun to have an adult night out together honoring Nathan's racing year.  We're looking forward to seeing some racing friends too that we haven't seen for awhile.  

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!!

Stay warm & safe!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Hey Valentine' Fishy!

 There is a cute little group of fishy on this Valentines card.  I got a circle swap with fishy on it from Carol Payne and I added to her idea when I was making this card. 

stamp set:  'Hey Valentine' & 'Gorgeous Grunge'
card stock:  Red Glimmer Paper, Basic Black, Marina Mist, Whisper White & Real Red
ink:  Black Memento, White Craft, Marina Mist
markers: various colors from Many Marvelous Markers set
other:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Circle Framelits, Itty Bitty Accents (heart), White Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Paper Snips, Dimensionals

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I am having Stampin' Night at our house tonight!!  Everyone joining me will be making 6 cute cards using new products from the Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogs.  I can't wait to share!

Manda has an early meeting today so I'm off to pick up the boys and spend my day with them.  I hope you have a very special Thursday! 

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!

SUSIE

A clean & simple birthday card!

Hey- we all need birthday cards don't we!  Well here is a clean and simple one I made using some New Occasions Catalog and Sale-a-bration (SAB) products.  Don't you just love the spackled designer paper.  And check out this awesome bow that is made with the new Bow Builder Punch- which is so cute, simple and such a wow!

I think I need to add some Dazzling Diamonds Glitter to this slice of cake!  
 
stamp set:  'One Tag Fits All'
card stock:  Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride, Whisper White
designer paper:  Best Year Ever (earn for FREE during SAB)
ink:  Calypso Coral
Blendablities marker set:  Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight Assortments  (earn for FREE during SAB)
other: 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, Bow Builder Punch, Dimensionals, Glued Dots
 

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It was a LATE night on the farm in the cold last night.   We didn't get done working very early, as it was around 10:30 when we walked in the house door.  We were both cold and tired- but we got big pigs sorted and loaded on the semis and they are headed to the packing house.  We then moved the rest of the pigs in the old finisher, drained the waters there so they wouldn't freeze and cleaned the pens.  Hopefully later this week we'll get smaller piggies moved back into that building.  It isn't much fun making supper so late at night either.  I have several things yet I had hoped to get done- that didn't happen.  As I know that I have tons of emails that I need to read and reply to and I also have to get the toys picked up in the toy room too, etc.  All can wait...I guess.  I'll work on getting it done today.

This morning Deke is headed to a meeting in Ottumwa.  I am home alone (I think).  Sigourney School is cancelled today due to the extreme cold temps.  I know I have tons to do!!  I can catch up on things that I didn't get done yesterday, work on farm books and pay those bills, work on my script and things for my Leadership Presentation, and hopefully get card stock cut and things ready for my Stampin' Party I have tomorrow night.

I HOPE you all stay warm and safe and have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

This weeks- "WEEKLY DEALS"- Jan 6-12, 2015!

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