'Bravo'

Here is another one of the cards that is for my 'All Occasions' class.  What a clean & simple card, yet so cute!!  I used the photopolymer set called- 'Bravo'.   I thought it would make a nice card for an upcoming graduation or wedding, but it could be used for lots of other occasions too.

WOW!  We had a great day of stamping yesterday.  I think it was just really nice.  I know that I sure enjoyed it!  I hope everyone else that attended did too!

Check out the sparkle on the stars!   

stamp set:  'Bravo'
card stock:  Smoky Slate, Basic Gray & Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper
ink:  Smoky Slate
supplies:  Big Shot, Lucky Stars Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Punch Pack (small star), dimensionals, glue dots

I'm headed over to clean up here soon.  I decided last night I was too tired to do it & just came home.  When I get everything picked up Deke will come over & help me put away the tables & chairs.

I sure have some amazing friends!!  Thanks so much to all of you that brought food yesterday.  I supplied a yummy chicken casserole (my grandma's recipe), layered lettuce salad & grilled french bread.  But then we had a whole table of bars, salads & desserts too. 

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

What a pretty flower!!

Woo Hoo!  I am excited!  The big day is finally here!!!  Today is one of my 'All Occasions' card classes.  I've been working on this class for many evenings & I can't wait to see everyone & spend my day stamping with them.  I have some old friends joining us & some new gals too that I've never met before.  I love how the creating bug spreads.  Everyone will be going home with pile of cards.  They are all making 40 assorted cards for many different occasions.

This pretty 'Lotus Blossom' card is one that everyone joining me today (and next Saturday too) will be making at my annual 'All Occasions' card classes.

I know- it is hard to tell what the colors are in the photo.  I'm sorry.  It is Pear Pizzazz & Rich Razzleberry.  I will do an update to this post with the supply list sometime soon.

 This is the same layout as I did for a card at Jo's party last Saturday.  I just changed the colors. 

I think I finally have everything about checked off of my list.  I've got the cards created & I'm just about all done cutting.  Everything is sitting by the door to load up into the car.  The food is made & it ready to start cooking when I get to South English.  It is going to be a grand day!  Yummy food, cute cards & great company!!  What else could you ask for?

Gotta run......
I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

It is SPRING!!

Woo Hoo!  Today is the first official day of Spring!  I so remember my grandma saying all of the time when we were small- Spring showers bring Spring flower!  Yay- I'm ready for green grass & flowers, leaves on the trees & listening to the birds sing. 

This is a card I created for my upcoming "All Occasions"class.  I made it into a nice sympathy card using the hostess set- ''Bloom with Hope'.  This is a very versatile set. 

stamp set:  'Bloom with Hope'
card stock:  Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Whisper White
ink:  Black Stazon pad
Stampin' Write Markers:  So Saffron, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip
supplies:  Oval Punch, dimensionals

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WOW- I've had a crazy busy week & I'm not done yet.  I'm still working away to get things all finished up.  I'll spend my day with the boys today.  After they head home tonight, Deke & I will go set up tables & chairs for tomorrows class.  We'll then come home & make food.  And I'll finish cutting card stock & get stuff set out to pack up in the morning.  

Ok- gotta run....hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A Spring BEE card!

Here is another card that everyone at my 'All Occasions' card class will be making.  This little bee is stinkin' cute!  I made a calendar page for August & posted back last December that was similar to this cards, using the same stamp set & colors.  You can check it out HERE!!

So what do you think?  Like it or not?
 
stamp set:  'Sweet Stuff'
card stock:  Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
ink:  Black Memento pad
markers:  Daffodil Delight, Basic Black
other:  Big Shot, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Hexagon Punch, 1" Circle Punch, dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Large Scalloped Edge Thinlit

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Last night I cut the night away.  And will be doing the same again tonight.

I'm off to pick up the boys.  Brayden will ride the bus out & be here after school.  So the twins are already excited to get to play with him.  Oh how blessed we are to have our boys live so close & we get to see them so often!

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

Another peek.....

Here is another card everyone attending my upcoming 'All Occasions' card classes will be making.  My focus is clean & simple- which is sometimes hard for me.  I'm more of a technique girl & love fun folds & layers.  I like this card though & think it is bright & springy & could be used for several different occasions.  I have all of my cards created (now to get them all cut).  I can't wait to share them with everyone joining me.  The countdown is on.....and I'm excited about these upcoming classes.

Wow- the lace doily just adds so much 'dress up' this card doesn't it.

stamp sets:  'Beautiful Bunch', 'Fabulous Four' & 'Kinda Eclectic'
card stock:  Wild Wasabi, Pistachio Pudding, Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe
ink:  Wild Wasabi & Crisp Cantaloupe
other: Lacy Doilies, Basic Pearlsl, Boho Blossoms Punch, Fun Flower Punch, dimensionals

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I'm headed to bed soon & will be getting a little more sleep than I got last night.  I should stay up a little longer- but I need some sleep.  I still have LOTS of cutting to do though- so will be burning the midnight oil again the rest of the week. 

I'm off to pick up the boys bright & early this morning & spend our day together.  Deke is headed to the office for a bit & then he'll be in Mt. Pleasant the rest of the day for a meeting.  Since Papa won't be here for lunch I let the boys pick what they want to eat.  Anyone want to bet that we have pancakes & ham?  That is what Drake will want.  Brody is a Taco Tuesday guy- but he had that yesterday.  Oh let me tell you....they are a hoot!

We had a good night working on the farm & loading out pigs.  It is so nice that the temps are getting warmer (even though they were still chilly yesterday-especially compared to Monday's record breaking highs) it is still nice.

I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

This weeks= "WEEKLY DEALS"- March 17-23, 2015!

Here is a great guy card!

This is a peek at some of the things I've been working on for my upcoming All Occasions Card Class.  Everyone joining me will go home with a nice assortment of cards. 

If you look closely at the boxes above you can see the card I posted below.  I really like it!  Yes- this is one of the cards everyone will be making at my upcoming Occasions classes.  I used the stamp set- 'Moon Lake' from the Occasions Catalog when I made it. And I also used the Hardwood background stamp.  It is elegant, yet clean & simple. 

Isn't it cool!!  It is definitely a great guy card.

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I am off to get a couple hours of sleep before I need to get back up & go pick up the boys & spend my day with them.  Tonight I'm a farmer again helping Deke with the hogs.  I will have to find some energy when we get in from the farm, as I have to stamp & work on cards for this Saturday's big event.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Happy Monday!!

Happy Monday!!
Here is another card I made using a 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 square that I made for my downline meeting in January.  You can SEE THAT 12x12 SAMPLER HERE!  This is a card that I made & sent to a dear friend that had surgery a few weeks ago.  I hope she liked it!!

stamp set:  'For the New Two' & 'And Many More'
card stock:  Calypso Coral, Wild Wasbi, Basic Black & Whisper White
ink: Black Memento
markers:  Wild Wasbi, Calypso Coral
other:  Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Big Shot, Spring Flowers Embossing Folder

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I have a crazy busy week getting ready for my upcoming 'All Occasions' Card classes.  I have my first one this coming Saturday (3/21) & the other one is on Saturday (3/28).  Many of you have registered & I'm excited about spending our day together.

Yesterday I sorted stamp orders & created cards for my upcoming classes.  I had to go help Deke on the farm for a couple of hours too yesterday afternoon.  Nathan & Brayden were here & helped us.  And then I burnt the midnight oil stamping.

Ok- I've gotta run.......off to pick up the boys.  Deke is off to a meeting.  The boys & I have some errands to run this morning.  And I'm planning on taking them to the park in What Cheer to play for awhile after we go to the bank.  They'll be excited!!  We haven't been there since last fall.  And it is our favorite park to play in.  We are looking forward to seeing Brayden after school.  And I'll be stamping the night away again tonight when the boys are all gone home.

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

SMILE

Here is a fun card that I created playing with the stamp set- 'So You' on page 48 in the Occasions Catalog.  I love the script of these words.  And I stamped them onto vellum for the over lay.

stamp set:  'So You'
card stock:  Daffodil Delight, Vellum, Whisper White, Melon Mambo
designer paper:  Sweet Taffy
ink:  Melon Mambo, Daffdil Delight, Tempting Turquoise
other:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (Small Heart), Banner Punch, Paper Snips, Painted Blooms Cotton Twine, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

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Jo had a great party yesterday!  It was fun for me to get to meet her friends from church & spend my day with everyone.  I got groceries on the way home- so had all of them to get put away last night.  I actually was beat & went to bed before 10.  I shouldn't have....I have tons to do to get ready for my upcoming 'All Occasions' card classes I have the next 2 weekends.  I just know I won't get any sleep the rest of the week.  So I'm home today & I'm praying I have good mojo, as I have lots of creating to do!!  I do have to do out & help Deke sort hogs sometime this afternoon too, so will get a break from stamping & get to enjoy the sunshine for a bit.  And then I'll head back in to stamp.

Off I go.....

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Lovin' 'Lotus Blossom'

Is it Spring yet?  Isn't this a spring like card?

What a fun & easy 2 step technique to make this flower.  

• I stamped the Crisp Cantaloupe first using the solid image flower
• I then stamped the outline flower image using the Calypso Coral.  

This flower stamp set is called 'Lotus Blossom' & it is one of the Sale-a-bration (SAB) choices.

How did I get the green around the white leaves?  I sponged over the white Irresistibly Yours Designer Series Paper, using the Pear Pizzaz ink pad & just rubbed the ink onto it.  What is so COOL about this paper is that you can make it any color you want to.  And it comes in several different images- stripes, dots, flowers, leaves, etc.  Check it out on page 15 in the Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog.  You can click HERE TO SEE IT!

stamp set:  'Lotus Blossom' (SAB) & 'Simply Wonderful' (SAB)
card stock:  Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz & Whisper White
designer paper:  Irresistibly Yours (SAB)
ink:  Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pear Pizzazz
other:  Sponge, Best Year Ever Accessory Pack (SAB- Calypso Coral ribbon), 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, dimensionals, glue dot

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 Woo Hoo!  Jo is having a stampin' party at her home today.  I'm headed out the door soon for that.  I look forward to helping her & her friends make this card, plus 4 other cards too!  Can't wait!!

I've gotta run......

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

Spring is coming......

See this flower square?  It was one that I designed for my 12x12 Sampler that I did in January at my downline meeting.  You can see that post HERE!!

So where did I get this flower at?  Check out page 37 in the Occasions Catalog.  It is from the 'Mother's Love' stamp set.  I colored it with Blendablilites (which are no longer available- I'm sorry)- but you could just as easily color it with our Stampin' Write Markers.

Isn't this card cute?  These are 2 of my favorite color combinations- especially for Spring!  And to think I created this card just because I had a left over 2 1/4" square that I wanted to use.  

stamp sets:  'Mother's Love' & 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'
card stock:  Wisteria Wonder, Wild Wasabi, Basic Black & Whisper White
ink:  Black Memento
markers:  Wisteria Wonder & Wild Wasbi
other:  Subtles Candy Dots, Big Shot, Spring Flower Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Modern Label punch

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We are lovin' the spring type weather we've been having!  The boys & I have been out alot on the farm this week. 

I burnt the midnight oil last night stamping!  I'll burn it again tonight too!  So I'm praying I have good mojo.  The cards I created last night turned out super cute.  I'm just too darn picky & change just alittle thing here or there in my process of creating.  But guess that way I'm pleased with how my project turned out.  

Tomorrow morning Jo is having a stampin' party at her home.  She has lots of friends joining her.  I can't wait to see everyone & spend our day together stamping!!  I've been creating & cutting cards for them to make.

I'm off to pick up the boys.  Deke has a meeting this morning.  Nathan, Sarah, Brayden & Mark are headed to Nebraska to race.  I pray that they have good luck & come home with the car & everything all in one piece.  Deke & I hate not being able to be there.

Here are a couple pictures I want to share of our 2015 race car.

 

Isn't it pretty!!  All ready to race!

Trey, Brayden, Drake & Brody- the boys are ready to go racing!

Trey was 9 months old yesterday!  21 pounds, 8 teeth & a mover!  He crawls super fast.  He also pulls himself up & stands.  He'll be walking before long.  

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

Here are some pictures of the boys I want to share!

 
Trey sitting in the tractor tire.  He loves being outside on the farm too!
 
AND here are our 4 little farmers!




Brayden is just getting so tall & skinny!

Our 4 boys- Trey, Brayden, Drake & Brody!

'Guy Greetings'

Have you noticed this great 'Guy Greetings' stamp set in the Occasions Catalog!  It has 22 images in it- which includes lots of words!  WOW!

This is a clean & simple guy card and I used the cool Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper Stack along with it.  This hounds tooth pattern is cool isn't it!

stamp set:  'Guy Greetings'
card stock:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
designer paper:  Adventure Bound Designer Paper Stack
ink:  Early Espresso

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

A 'Cheerful Critters' Easter bunny!

Check out this little bunny!!  As this is another one of the cute cards everyone made at my March classes.  I think this 'Cheerful Critters' set is just adorable- for all age groups.  This card is similar to one that I got in a swap from Michelle T that is in my GoDiva group.  I changed some of the colors & added some layers & changed the words- but loved how she used it with the On Film Framelit. 

Isn't the new Calypso Coral Pom Pom ribbon neat too!  These colors are just so bright & cheery!!

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We started out with terrible dense fog yesterday morning- but it sure was a nice, warm & sunny day later on.  The boys played outside.  We swang & swang & swang some more.  Last night was my farmer night.  It was a late night on the farm.  I was just beat when we got in. 

I'm off to pick up the boys to spend my day with them.  Deke is headed to the office this morning.  Then my plan is to finally be home tonight- as I have tons to do.  I have boxes of stamps I need to sort & get ready.  And hopefully will have time to create a couple of cards too for my upcoming workshop I have at Jo's house on Saturday!  

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

A Blendabilites Update....

I am so very sad to share this news with all of you!  These were one of my favorites & I used them tons!  

 

Here is an update from Stampin' Up! (R) that they just released today....

There have been continued quality issues with the Blendabilities Markers product line.  Due to the nature of the defect (see below), Stampin' Up! has concluded that difficulties, dissatisfaction, and product returns will only become more widespread. The manufacturer is unable to correct the problem in a manner that Stampin' Up! is certain would meet their high quality standards and provide them with a stable, long-term solution. Therefore, after a great deal of deliberation and in order to prevent further disappointment, the Blendabilities product line has been discontinued.

Some Questions & Answers that you might have......

• Q- Will the Tuxedo Black Memento Pad (item #132708) and the Tuxedo Black Memento Pad Refill (item #133456) still be available for purchase?  
• A- Yes. These items will continue to be available for purchase.  WOO HOO!  The Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad is my FAVORITE every day black ink.  I use it all of the time.  You know that if you attend my classes & stamp with me!

• Q- What are the quality problems with this product?  
• A- When the tip is welded to the barrel, the welding process can leave microscopic (invisible) holes in the marker tip. This leads to accelerated evaporation of the alcohol in the ink.  I have always highly suggested to all of my customers that you store your Blendabilites in an airtight container.  I have done this with all of mine & they are still working wonderful!! 

• Q- Are all Blendabilities markers defective?  
• A- No. Most Blendabilities markers work as intended and I personally haven't experienced the drying issues.  I sold many of these over the past several months & used them at many of my events.  I have had one customer that received one of her markers that was dried out.

• Q:  What if I have Blendabilities markers that are defective?  If you ordered them through me, please contact me immediately & I will contact SU!