This weeks "WEEKLY DEALS"- June 16-22, 2015!

Buy Your Own Present= BYOP!

Here is a card that everyone made at my Spring Fling event the end of April.  I totally forgot to share it here on my blog.  I made it in our local school colors & thought it would make a great graduation card/gift.  I think it turned out pretty cute!

Check out the pocket I made on the inside for a gift card OR you could put cash in it too.

I colored inside the BYOP letters with a Daffodil Delight marker to help give depth & color to the card front.

stamp set:  BYOP
card stock:  Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Whisper White
ink:  Black Memento
marker:  Daffodil Delight
other:  Banner Punch, dimensionals, 1 3/4" Circle Punch (for inside pocket)

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Brayden was here last night, as Nathan & Sarah had their last birthing class- so we had fun making supper, reading books & playing.  Papa was even in from choring at a decent time to get to spend some time with us too.

Today all 4 boys will be here together to spend the day.  I think it is going to be dry out- so we can go out to play.  They are suppose to start putting the sheet metal on the outside of the new hog shed- so we can go on a walk up there to check out the building crew. 

When the boys leave tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping- as I have a monthly swap that I have to have in the mail.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Woo Hoo!!! You can get 2 stamp sets for FREE!!!!!

Have you seen the new catalog?  There is alot in it to love!!!  AND I'm sure there is so much that you want too!  If you have a nice long wish list why not get some of it for FREE? If you're already ordering more than $50 you can just bump it up a bit and get lots more for less! Now is a fabulous time to join Stampin' Up! and my IOWA INKERS TEAM!! Read on.....

What $99 Gets You:

• $125 in merchandise of your choice- yes anything you want!
• PLUS in June, you get TWO FREE stamp sets of your choice too!  (no dollar limit so that could easily be another $80 value)
• FREE shipping (only local sales tax will apply)
• There is ZERO obligation to do a class, workshop or club- you can just by for yourself!
• You get an ongoing 20% discount off all of your orders.
• You get an additional 10% discount for a minimum order of $150 during the first 45 days.
• You get VIP access to new product releases and pre-order before they are made public.
• You can pre-order from the Holiday catalog in August!!!  
• You can earn free stamps with various promotions.
• You get a Stampin' Success color magazine mailed on a bi-monthly basis
• You can qualify for cash bonuses, product rewards, incentive trips and more.
• I offer additional benefits for being a member of my Iowa Inkers Team!
• Private Team Facebook Group
• Team recognition and incentives throughout the year
• Free products of your choice based on your sales
• Free Team meetings & swaps! 
• Discounts on my events.

So what are you waiting for. . . there's nothing to lose and everything to gain!!!  
CLICK HERE TO JOIN!
 

A great guy card!

Here is another card that everyone made at my classes this month!  Isn't it a great guy card.  It would be perfect for Father's Day!

stamp set:  'Friendly Wishes'
card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Island Indigo, Tip Top Taupe
ink:  Tip Top Taupe
other:  Big Shot, Banner Framelits, Large Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (small star), Banner Triple Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals & Glue Dots

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We had a great day of stamping yesterday!!  I was beat when I got home last night.  

Running late today....

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

A birthday cake!

Here is one of the cards I created for my June classes!  I used the Cherry On Top Designer Paper Stack again.....and am just lovin' the colors & the images in this package of new Designer Paper!

It is a Z fold style card & I thought it turned out super cute!  Isn't this new cake stamp set just adorable!

stamp set:  'Build A Birthday'
card stock:  Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Crushed Curry, Whisper White
designer paper:  Cherry On Top
ink:  Pool Party, Black Memento
other:  Bermuda Bay Thick Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dot

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Yesterday was a long day!!  It was late when we got home & Deke still had to chore & I still had card stock to cut!  

Jenny & Clint had a beautiful wedding!  Despite the sprinkles- it was a perfect day for an outside wedding.  The ceremony itself was a dry & so very nice out on the golf course.  We are so glad that we got to share in their special day with them.  Brody & Drake did great at the ring bearers!  They definitely got the thumbs up from G'ma & Papa!  And their dad even got an adorable photo of them giving thumbs up during the ceremony that is precious!  Trey was a trooper too!  We all hung out for the before wedding pictures, exchange of vows, reception & dance.  Manda was Jenny's personal attendant & Steve was the wedding photographer. 

I went to bed late & I was up bright & early this morning.....as I'm headed out the door here soon.  Today is my New Catalog Open House events in Hiawatha.  I'm having one this morning & one this afternoon.  We have a big group attending & I'm looking forward to seeing everyone & sharing my creations that they get to make using New Catalog products!!  Woo hoo!!

Gotta run.......I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

It is the Tree Builder punch again....

Here is another cute card using the Tree Builder Punch.  Check out these cute cherries I made with it!  They coordinate with this designer paper great don't they!

stamp set:  'Tin of Cards'
card stock:  NEW THICK Whisper White, Cucumber Crush, Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder
designer paper: Cherry on Top Paper Stack
ink:  Black Memento
other:  Big Shot, Elegant Dots Embossing Folder, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Banner Triple Punch, Tree Builder Punch, Cucumber Crush 1" Lace Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Our day is jam packed again.  I'm off to pick up the boys.  We have Jenny & Clint's wedding today!! 

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

Trey is one today!!

Here is a cute card that I made with the 'Sprinkles of Life' (Ronald McDonald) stamp set & coordinating punch (Tree Builder).  This is to celebrate Trey's 1st Birthday today!  

stamp set:  'Sprinkles of Life'
card stock:  Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Pool Party
designer paper:  Cherry on Top
ink:  Pool Party, Bermuda Bay

other:  Brights Buttons, Bermuda Bay Thick Baker's Twine, Banner Triple Punch, Tree Builder Punch, Paper Snips, dimensionals 

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

SUSIE

"Happy 1st Birthday" to Trey!

 
I can't believe that Trey is now a 1 year old!
He isn't a baby any more. 
The past year just flew by.

Here are some sweet pictures taken this week.
The one below is of Steve with all 3 of their boys.
They all love to read books. 

(Drake, Steve, Trey & Brody)

A Happy Hello!!

Wow....this years new Ronald McDonald set- 'Sprinkles of Life' is just so adorable!!  It is such a versatile set & has endless possibilities.  And I love that is has a coordinating punch to go with it. 

Here I've used the coordinating punch- (Tree Builder) to make a cloud.  And I used the Flower Flair framelits to make the sun peeking out behind it.  I saw a card on pinterest using these two images that inspired me when I was making this card.  
 
And check out this new embossing folder too!  It is called- Elegant Dots & has little circle images on it, made with dots.  

stamp set:  'Tin of Cards'
card stock:  Bermuda Bay, THICK Whisper White, Crushed Curry
designer paper: Cherry on Top Paper Stack
ink:  Black Memento
other:  Big Shot, Elegant Dots Embossing Folder, Flower Flair Framelits (for the sun), 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Banner Triple Punch, Tree Builder Punch, Bermuda Bay Thick Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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I literally sat & worked on farm books all day yesterday.  My back was killing me last night, but I worked on stamp stuff that I need to get done.

We are up early this morning to get ready for baby piggies again.  All of the boys will be here.  I'm off here soon to pick them up for the day.  It will be fun & busy day!!

If it doesn't rain too much, tonight Nathan races in Osky.  It is a special race with other car classes & it is expensive- so we are all staying home- except for Nathan, Sarah & Deke.  I'll just have to wait for a text message to find out how he is doing.  I'll spend my night stampin'.

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

SUSIE

A birthday invite!

Can you believe that our baby Trey is going to ONE already on Friday!!  Oh my gosh....where did the year go?  It just flew by!!  What a sweet little guy he is & how blessed we are.  He is just such a joy!

This is his birthday invite that Manda & I made.  We used some just recently retired products on it...but I still wanted to share it with you.  Isn't it cute!!  Manda got the idea off of Pinterest & of course we changed it some. 

The twins first birthday party theme with Dr. Seuss.....they were "Thing 1" & "Thing 2".  So of course Trey has to be "Thing 3" for his first birthday party too!  

Here are the supplies that we used-
stamp set:  'Positively Chevron' (background stamp), 'Big News' (candle on inside), Rough Edges Alphabet set
card stock:  Real Red, Whisper White
ink:  Black Memento, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red
other:  Cherry Cobbler Bakers' Twine, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Dimensionals

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We had a full day in the heat on the farm yesterday.  The baby piggies sure are cute!!  Last night we went to Brayden's last ballgame.  He had a really good hit!

Deke if off to meetings all day today!  I'll be wearing another hat & working in the office all day on farm bookwork- trying to get caught up with all of it.  I think we'll finally be home tonight for a change.  Deke will work late on the farm & I'll be spending my night cutting card stock & getting ready for my New Catalog Open Houses that I have coming up again this weekend. 

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

This weeks- "WEEKLY DEALS"- June 9-15, 2015!

Just for you!

Here is another one of the cute cards that I created for my New Catalog Open Houses.  I just love these bright colors together!  What a perfect card for almost any occasion!  These balloons are just adorable aren't they. 

stamp set: 'You're So Sweet'
card stock:  Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Cucumber Crush, Whisper White
designer paper:  Cherry On Top
ink:  Cucumber Crush
other:  Banner Triple Punch, Regals Candy Dots (Crushed Curry), Dimensionals, Mini Treat Bag Thinlits, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform

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Today I'm a farmer all day!  Awhh.....we get baby piggies in this morning.  It will be a full day outside helping Deke.  

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

'I Think You Are Great!'

Here is the card that I gave you a peek of yesterday!  It is a fun card showcasing our new 2015-2017 In Colors & some other new products too!!  It is one of the cards everyone gets to make at my New Catalog Open Houses.

• Check out the new stamp set- 'I Think You Are Great'!  Here I've used the 2" Circle punch to punch it out, as I wanted a little white edge around it to help make the words pop out.
• I used the new In Color markers to make the stripes by coloring directly onto the stamp.

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• I used a new In Color Blossom Accent resin flower.

stamp set:  'I Think You're Great'
card stock:  Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White, Tip Top Taupe, Mint Macaron, Delightful Dijon, Cucumber Crush
ink:  Watermelon Wonder
markers:  2015-2017 In Colors set of 5
other:  Blossom Accents, Petite Petals Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Banner Triple Punch, 2" Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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OH my!  What a busy weekend I had that was jam packed full of stamping!!!  I'm glad that so many could join me for my New Catalog Open Houses & I look forward to sharing with everyone joining me for my 2 classes I have this coming weekend too!  The new catalog is awesome!!  I think most everyone agrees with me on this!

Deke is gone to meetings all day.  Manda & the boys are here & I hope we get Trey's birthday invites all made & ready to mail out.  I still can't believe that he is going to be 1 soon!!  

Tonight I'll be closing parties & working on my Stampin' Up things.  I have piles & piles to catch up on. 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Lovin' the NEW In Colors!

Here is a quick peek.....sorry- I've had a busy weekend with lots of new catalog parties- so I've had lots of cutting & packing & stuff to do.  I was hoping to have time to get caught up on details on my past posts- but I will get that done sometime soon, so please be patient with me.

This is a super cute card I made showcasing the NEW 2015-2017 In Color!  This is one of the cards that everyone will be making at my new catalog parties this week!  I love it!  Do you?

I had a super busy day yesterday with my parties!  Thanks to all that attended & helped make them great!!

I'm off to another party today!!  Deb is our hostess this month!  We have a big group coming & I can't wait until they see the new catalog & all of the cool cards that they get to make with me today!

Gotta run........

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

The 2015-2017 In Colors!

Here is a quick post.  Sometime soon I'll be back to update it with supplies used & share more information. 

This is the bookmark that everyone stamping with me, will be making!  

I have a house full of ladies joining me this morning for my New Catalog Open House!  I have more joining me this afternoon.  AND I have another Open House event tomorrow afternoon too in N. Liberty!  I am looking forward to seeing everyone, sharing my projects & unveiling the new catalog to them!

I still have lots left I want to get done before everyone gets here.  Gotta run......

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