Happy 4th of July!!

Today is a day to CELEBRATE!  Wishing you all a very Happy 4th of July!!  I know we'll be celebrating with a parade or two & fireworks.  

Do you notice the embossed stars I made with the Lucky Stars Embossing Folder?

stamp set:  'Celebrate Today' & 'Banner Banter'
card stock:  Whisper White, Real Red, Night of Navy, Thick Whisper White
ink:  Nigh of Navy & Real Red
other:   Big Shot, Lucky Start Embossing Folder, Medium Star Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (small Star), White Twine, Banner Triple Punch, Banner Punch (small banner), Glue Dots, Dimensionals

These are just a quick cards I made with some left over pieces of card stock & stars from a scrapbook page that I did.  (I'll probably share that page tomorrow- so be watching for it.)

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Last night we raced in Columbus Junction.  Nathan started 6th in his heat & got 2nd.  He was in running 2nd in the main & his drive shaft broke.  So it wasn't a good night.  Luckily he didn't get hurt.  There was alot of damage to the rear.  So the poor guys are gonna have alot of work in the shop to do again this week to get ready for more races coming up. 

This morning we are headed to Sigourney to the parade.  We'll then go to What Cheer to the parade this afternoon.  Tonight we'll go back to Sigourney to see the Fireworks.  We'll connect with Manda, Steve & the 3 boys on & off today.  

Nathan, Sarah & Brayden are in Missouri this weekend in cabins on the lake, so we'll see them when they get home.

I hope you all have a fun & safe 4th of July!!

Happy stamping!!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'It's Your Day'!

Here is another fun scrapbook page.  I thought it could work for several different events that you might want to capture in your memory keeping.  These colors are great together!

The colors that I used here at Basic Gray, Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Pool Party & Real Red.

The stamp set- 'Big On You', designer paper & ribbon are now retired.

The Chevron Border punch is still current.

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Nathan started 5th in the dash last night & finished 5th.  He then started 5th in the main, got up to 2nd place & got a front left flat tire.....but finished the race in around the 13th spot.  So he didn't have a very good night.

Here is a cool black & white photo that Sarah took of Trevor, Deke & Steve talking to Nathan as he is getting ready to go out for the dash.  

Tonight is Mid Season races in Columbus Junction.  We are 2nd in points there, so would start outside the front row.  I am not positive yet we are going.....we'll see how the day goes.

I have the day off of work today- so will be hopefully be home all day & get to work stamping stuff for upcoming classes- as that is the plan as of now anyways.

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

'Frosty'- a blast from the past!

Here is another set of pages that I made for my scrapbooking class.  I wanted to do a winter layout & was struggling with ideas using current stamp sets.......I thought about a snowman punch art & I'd done that before......so I went to my shelves of retired winter sets & 'Frosty' just melted my heart years ago & he still does!  I was hoping that none of the girls would be disappointed that I used him.  And none of them were!!  

This is a clean & simple layout- but was a favorite of many that made it at my class.  Living in Iowa we normally have lots of snow & so I just couldn't not do a layout with snow!

 So what do you think? I think that it is cute!

Most of the supplies used here are retired.  
The colors I used are Pool Party & Bermuda Bay, along with Whisper White.

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We had 4 wheel racing around our oval driveway yesterday at G'ma & Papa's house!  They had a blast....big to small.  Lots of laughs & tons of fun!  It was a beautiful day outside & we enjoyed every minute of it!!

Last night Nathan got 2nd in one heat (started 2nd) & got 3rd in the other heat (started 11th)- so he was one of only 8 Stock Cars that has a guaranteed spot in tomorrow nights Stock Car Shoot Out!  They were great races in all classes.  There were only about 50 total Stock Cars there though.  But all other classes ran last night too- so there was lots of racing.  It was a nice night to be outside.

Today I'll be on the farm helping Deke.  Tonight we're all off to the races again!!  I hope that Nathan has good luck again tonight!  

Wishing you all a very special Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A Black & Ivory scrapbook page!

Here is a neat black & ivory scrapbook page.  The inspiration for this page came from my stampin' sister Lyssa.  I changed it by adding my own touch with the flower stamp & coordinating punch & made it into a 2 page spread.

And you can never go wrong when you use the set- 'Gorgeous Grunge' can you!!  When I was creating this page I thought of my mom.  She attended my scrapbooking class on Saturday & I was right!  This was one of her favorite layouts.  

I think that any creation that is black & ivory is just usually stunning!  

Most of the products used on these pages are all current:

stamp sets:  'Big News', 'Flower Shop' & Gorgeous Grunge'
card stock:  Very Vanilla & Basic Black
designer paper:  Typeset Specialty 12x12 DSP
ink:  Black Memento pad
other: Pansy Punch, Basic Pearls
retired:  clip & Vanilla 1/2" Seam Binding ribbon

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Yesterday Brayden & I worked on the farm all morning with Deke.  We came in for a late lunch.  The guys went back out & I changed hats & worked on farm bookwork the rest of the afternoon/evening.

Today Deke is headed to the office for the morning & back home to work on the farm all afternoon.  I'll be spending my day with all 4 of my boys.  Tonight we're all going racing to cheer Nathan on!  I hope he has good luck!  The boys are excited about going to the races.  It will be a late night.  Tonight if the first part of a two night show called the "Stock Car Shootout" in Osky.  They have qualifying heats tonight & then the last chance races & the big show (the main) will be tomorrow night.  There are usually between 125-140 Stock Cars at this annual race.

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

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ENJOY!!

Here is another scrapbook page that I created for my annual scrapbooking event.  I thought this was the perfect layout for many different occasions you might want to scrap.  I love the little tubs of popcorn.  Isn't it cute!!

I thought the words "enjoy" at the top on a tag was just very appropriate for this layout.  

My upline Shari shared little popcorn tubs like this with the film strip on a scrapbook page that she had made & I just thought it was adorable!  So this is my version.  And I am a HUGE popcorn lover too.  

**There are both some current & retired products used here on these pages.  

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I enjoyed my day with my boys yesterday!!  They are just so sweet!  We played outside alot.  They should have been tired last night.  

Today I'm a farmer!  I'm headed out early this morning to help Deke with marking, sorting & loading hogs.  I hope we get alot done before it gets too hot out.  

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!  

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A "Merry Christmas" scrapbook page

Here is my Christmas scrapbook page that I did for my class on Saturday.  I used some old & new products here.  Check out the designer paper at the bottom of the page & the trees!  They are made with the new designer paper called-Merry Moments.

Isn't it a cute page with some bling added in there too with the sparkles of the glitter paper! 

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The baby shower yesterday turned out great!!  I'm so glad that it turned out so nice!

The boys will be here soon!!  Gotta run.....

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

SUSIE

Woo Hoo!! Today is Masen's baby shower!!

 
Yesterday was a super crazy day!  I enjoyed my day with everyone that came to create scrapbook pages with me!  When they left I started creating things for Masen's baby shower all night.  His shower is today.  I still have a few more projects to get finished & lots of food yet to make!!!

Here is the diaper cake that I made last night!  Didn't it turn out super cute!!  I had no clue what I was doing when I started....and I'm sure pleased with it.

I'll share more photos in the coming days of other projects that I made for Masen's baby shower & some more scrapbook pages too!

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

Woo Hoo!! I've been Scrappin'!

Woo Hoo!  I've been a busy bee working on 20 scrapbook pages for my Annual Scrapbooking Class that is today!  I've got several coming to my house to spend their day scrappin' away with me!!  

You all know that fall is my favorite time of the year.  Well- this is the fall scrapbook page that I created for everyone to make.  I love it!!  

There is some current & retired products on this page.  

I did use the NEW Leaflets Framelits AND also use the new Banner Triple Punch too.  

Here are the colors that I use on these 2 pages:  Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Crushed Curry, Cajan Craze, Mossy Meadow & Sahara Sand.

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Everything is set up & ready for everyone to get here.  I just need to get the food made & a few other little last minute things done. 

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

Happy, Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday to YOU!!

Here is a card that I created last night for a very special friend.  She has a birthday in a few days & she'll be 50!  I always make her red/white & blue cards & use stars too- since her birthday is so close to the 4th of July.

I hope she likes it!  I thought it turned out cute!

stamp set:  'Amazing Birthday'
card stock:  Night of Navy, Real Red, Whisper White
designer paper:   Brights Designer Series Paper Stack (12x12- stripes) 
ink:  Real Red & Night of Navy
other:  Real Red 1/4" Cotton Ribbon, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Banner Triple Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Big Shot Lucky Stars Embossing Folder

Note:  This is another 'Z fold' card!  

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Wow- what a crazy week I've spend burning the midnight oil, creating & cutting card stock for my upcoming Annual Scrapbooking Class.  I will have 20 pages all created & cut & ready for everyone attending to finish tomorrow when they come to our home & spend the day with me scrappin'.  I'm excited to share & can't wait for them all to see my pages. 

Today I'll be finishing getting things ready for tomorrows event!! 

Tonight the guys are going racing.  (I think they are planning to go to Columbus Junction.)  I'll stay home alone & work on things for tomorrow's class.  I hope that Nathan has good luck!  I'll patiently await getting text messages from Deke with updates. 

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

SUSIE

Another cute birthday cake!

NOTE:  Sorry for the delay in posting today.  We had a storm here last night & it shut off our power for awhile.  It also knocked down out our internet carrier & they just got it working again.

Here is a cute birthday card using the 'Build A Birthday' set!

stamp set:  'Build A Birthday'
card stock:  Watermelon Wonder, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry & Whisper White
designer paper:  Cherry on Top
ink:  Bermuda Day & Black Memento
other:  Bermuda Bay Thick Twine,  dimensionals, Glue Dot

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I've been a stampin' away!!  I have some darn cool scrapbook pages that I'll be sharing with you soon.  Saturday is my big annual scrapbooking class.  I can't wait for everyone to come make the 20 pages that I've been creating & cutting for them to make!!  I am excited about them & think everyone else will be too when they see them!

Gotta run....

Have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

An In Color Ice Cream Cone!

 Here is an ice cream cone using several of the NEW In Colors!

stamp set:  'Sprinkles of Life'
card stock:  Tip Top Taupe, Delightful Dijon, Watermelon Wonder, Mint Macaron, Whisper White
ink: Tip Top Taupe, Delightful Dijon
other:  Big Shot, Oval Collection Framelits, Tree Builder Punch, Banner Triple Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Elegant Dots Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Accents Epoxy Stickers

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I burnt the midnight oil last night creating!!  I will be creating all day/night today too!!  I am praying I have good mojo!!  I'll be burning the midnight oil again. 

Tonight the rest of my family will go racing.  I hate missing it.....but there just isn't enough hours in a day for me & I have to stay home to work on my scrapbooking class.  I hope Nathan has good luck!!  I'll patiently await a text on how things are going.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

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