A gift card holder!

Check out this cute gift card holder!!  One of our medium envelopes is in the inside- for you to slide your gift card into. 

stamp set:  'Cozy Christmas'
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
designer paper:  Merry Moments Paper Stack (48 sheets- 6x6)
ink:   Cherry Cobbler
other:  2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Crumb Cake Stitched Satin ribbon, Whisper White Medium ENVELOPE

Check out the gift card holder pocket on the inside that is the envelope folded.

card stock-
*Crumb Cake- 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", 2 3/4" strip for Scalloped Circle punch
*Cherry- 5 x 3 3/4"; 2 3/4" strip for 2 1/2" Circle punch; 3 x 3 3/4"
*Whisper White- 2 1/2" strip for 2" Circle punch
dsp- 3 1/2" x 2 1/4" (big dots); 3 1/2" x 2 3/4"- (burgundy w little dots)
ribbon- 4"
Whisper White envelope- score & fold 1 1/4" from each end & cut off corners to make pocket

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I'm headed out the door now.....  I have 2 classes today!  And then I will deliver several Christmas card kits on my way home too.  It will be late when I walk in the door tonight.

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

A cardinal!

 Check this out.  I made another cardinal card! This is one of the cards that everyone joining me to stamp at my November monthly classes will be making.  It is a fun tent fold card too!

Honestly, I really struggled with what to do for a ribbon on this card, as currently we don't have any Cherry Cobbler ribbon other than the twine.  And I was so excited when I thought of the Bow Builder Punch!!  Wow- that is exactly what I needed to use & I thought it turned out just perfect for this card!

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I enjoyed my day with my boys yesterday!  Nathan & Amanda were even here to eat lunch with us too.  We were all excited & happy that Brayden was here to spend the day with us!  His blood sugar is still higher than it should be, so we are adjusting the insulin each day.  He is very active.....and so it is going to take awhile.  He has a great nurse that is working with him via text messages & phone calls to keep up on things with him.  He feels good though.  And he totally gets counting carbs & how to do everything!  I am so proud of him & find it amazing that he is adjusting so well to all of this.  We all had a great day!  

Last night when everyone went home I ran to Osky real quick to get a few groceries & deposit our hog check.  I picked up a Papa Murphy's pizza for supper & came home to burn the midnight oil cutting card stock.

This morning I'm up early to work on cutting more card stock.  Susie's Hair Hut will be open late this morning to give Steve a quick hair cut.  Then late this afternoon Deke & I have a wedding in Osky to attend.  The guys all have Nathan's bachelor party tonight, so I'll be home alone burning the midnight oil cutting card stock.

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

Some CUTE little snowmen!

Here are some CUTE little snowmen!  This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my November monthly classes this month will be making.  

I love snowflakes & snowmen!!  So I love this stamp set!!  It is also such a versatile set that can be used for the holidays & also into January & February- making adorable cards for upcoming birthdays or other occasions too.

I pretty much cased this card from my friend LeeAnn Greff's downline Candice.  I did a few little changes- but I saw her card & fell in love with it!  Check out the cool trees in the background from the Woodland Embossing folder.  I just used a sponge dauber & White Craft ink to pop these out.  I added Rhinestones for some added dimension & sparkle too!

And check it out....the snow along the bottom is made using the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer (12x12) paper.  

I just think these 2 little snowmen are absolutely adorable!!!  Don't you?

stamp set: 'Snow Place'

card stock:  Marina Mist, Real Red, Whisper White, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper

ink:  Basic Black Archival, Real Red, White Craft

marker:  Pumpkin Pie, Real Red

other:  Big Shot, Woodland Embossing Folder, Snow Friends Framelits, Dimensionals, Basic Rhinestones, Paper Snips

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We had a late night on the farm last night selling hogs.  Since it rained Deke did get to be in the house & in bed before midnight for a change, instead of working in the field all night though.

This morning I'm off to town to run errands.  All of the boys will be here pretty soon.  Brayden got home from the hospital last night- so we are all excited to get to see him!!  He choose what he wants me to make for lunch.....so know I've got to figure out what else we are having with it to get his points right. 

Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping!!  I have lots of cards to get cut for upcoming classes.

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

SUSIE

"Thankful Thursdays"........

We were very touched when the University of Iowa Children's Hospital contacted Amanda about sharing Brody's story!!  They are doing a series of 'Thankful Thursdays' for the month of November & Brody is starting things off on their webpage!

Here is one of the photos of Brody from when he had his first surgery on 12/9/2011.  Oh my how this photo brings back a ton of strong emotions.  This little guy has been through so much!  He is so strong & brave.  And his smile here just totally melts my heart!
 
 If you'd like to read & see the University of Iowa Children's Hospital today's Thankful Thursday post- read on & click on the link that I have posted below!  

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This comes to us from the Seeley family of Sigourney, Iowa and reminds us that there are so many reasons to be grateful every day.  

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SEE & READ BRODY'S STORY!  http://bit.ly/1keWq3i

A pretty poinsettia!

Here is a clean & simple poinsettia card.  This was one of my Holiday Extravaganza cards.  I'm still in awhh that this 2 step stampin' set is so cool & easy to stamp!

stamp set:  
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It was a LONGGGGGG day yesterday!  I was thrilled that Nathan & Brayden face timed me around noon- so I got to see him & visit a few minutes.  Then last night Manda, Trey & I went to the hospital to see him.  Deke's sister (Darci) met us there too.  Brayden is doing sooooo much better!  Thank God!  I am so impressed that he is understanding the counting of carbs & understanding all of this.  He also knew how to read his urine & blood tests & told us how much insulin he had to have for those readings.  He is super smart & obviously listened well when they were teaching them today about things.  He is very much a rule follower- so I'm praying that is a good thing & he'll be a good rule follower with all of this.  We all have some life changes that are going to have to be made- but they are all do-able.  We are feeling very blessed right now in so many ways.

Deke worked in the field until the wee hours this morning.  He is trying to get as much done as he can before it rains today.

I'm off to get my boys!!

Gotta run.....

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

'Lighthearted Leaves'

I love this collage card done with 'Lighthearted Leaves'.  This fun layout if a favorite of mine I do each year with leaves or snowflakes.  

Isn't it super cute!  I really like this stamp set.  Love these colors & love this layout! 

stamp set:  'Lighthearted Leaves'
card stock:
ink:
other:

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We had a wild day at our farm yesterday!  It was like grand central station!  The guys are picking corn, mowing stalks, baling stalks, pumping manure.....you name it- we've had trucks, tractors, combines & all going around here.  The 3 boys all got to ride in either a tractor or combine yesterday.  And it was Trey's first time ever....which was absolutely priceless!  Sure glad all of our little boys like being on the farm!

We had a scare last nigh ttoo.....Brayden hasn't felt good for a week or so & had a dr appt scheduled for today to go see his pediatrician.  He was really sick last night though- so they went to the ER.  He is now at the U of I Hospitals for a few days.  He has Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes.  Please keep him in your prayers.  Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes runs on both sides of our families.  We are all going to have some adjustments to make.....but it will all be fine. 

Today is another crazy day!  Masen will be here early this morning so Sarah can get to work early & off early to go see Brayden.  We'll then go pick up the other 3 Seeley boys & come back out to our home for the day.  The guys will be finishing up picking our corn, baling corn stalks & applying manure.  

Tonight I'll head to Iowa City to see Brayden.  Nathan is staying up there with him.  

I had my November Stampin' Night scheduled for tomorrow night (11/5) at our home- but I sent out an email that this will now be rescheduled for next Thursday night (11/12).  With Brayden in the hospital & all else going on I just can't get everything done in order to be able to do it this week.  I apologize & hated to reschedule it....as I never do this.....but I just had to with all going on here. 

Gotta run.....

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

This weeks= "WEEKLY DEALS"- November 3-9, 2015!!

A GOLD deer......

This is a gold embossed deer card.  There is a lot of gold & white here......it is very simple, yet very elegant.  This was one of my Holiday Extravaganza cards. 

stamp set:  'Jolly Christmas'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Whisper white, Gold Foil
designer paper:  Winter Wonderland Specialty
ink:  Versamark
other:  Heat Tool, Gold Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Gold Cording, Gold Sequins, Dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Glue Dots

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What a beautiful fall day yesterday was.  The boys & I were outside for several hours.  I'm so dreading being cooped up all winter.  Last night I did bookwork & rode with Deke in the tractor for an hour or so.  Then burnt the midnight oil cutting Christmas card kits.

This morning I'm off to pick up the boys.  The guys are planning to get our corn picked today & stalks mowed, so that we can get some big bales made since all of our burnt up in the fire in May.  

Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil cutting card stock for my class I have here on Thursday night.  And Deke will be working late in the field again.

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

Here is an ADORABLE snowman!

Check out this cute snowman!  This card was one that everyone made at my Holiday Extravaganza class.  It was a favorite of many there.  And I must admit I adore him too!

Where did I get my idea?  Remember the crafting class I took a few weeks ago & made a wooden SNOWMAN- check it out HERE! And then I also got a super cute snowman card from Moncia Davis in my GoDiva Swap Group.  So I combined the 2 ideas & I came up with this card.  I love it! 

(I will type up the supplies I used sometime.....so check back later.)

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Wow- it is the beginning of a new week.  And our week is crazy again- with 4 stamp classes, meetings, boys, pigs, field work & more!

I'm off now to pick up the boys & we'll run a few errands this morning.  Papa is off to chore & then he is headed to his weekly board meeting.  We are looking forward to seeing Brayden here after school.  Tonight when all of my boys are gone home I have lots of stamping to get done, so I will burning the midnight oil.  And Deke is hoping it is dry enough that he can work in the field all night. 

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

SUSIE

Halloween at our house!

 

Here is Brayden in his Gilligan's outfit....we are getting ready to take him to school.

 

Here are the other 4- Brody, Trey, Drake & Masen in the Halloween shirts.

 

 Here are the 3 Avengers!

Drake, Brody & Trey

Here is is Nathan holding our little Owl (Masen) & Trey is checking out his costume.

Just thought I'd share how blessed we are!

It is Frankenstein!

Here is the card I made for the boys for Halloween!

I thought he turned out pretty cute!  I saw a card similar to this one on Pinterest & knew it was gonna be what I wanted to make for the boys.  Brody loved his card when I gave it to him last night.  That warmed G'ma's heart.

Here are their cards & little poppers that I put fruit snacks in.  

I'll do a list of supplies sometime soon when I can get caught up.

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I'm off today for my monthly class in Iowa City!  Gloria is our hostess today.  We have a big group coming & I'm looking forward to seeing everyone & sharing.  

I still have some more cutting to do & packing up to get done.....gotta run!

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

'Peaceful Pines'

Check out this cute gift card holder!  Isn't it cute!

Your gift card just sides down inside here!

And here is the front of it!  I love this new stamp set- 'Peaceful Pines' & the coordinating framelits called Perfect Pines.  This was also one of my Holiday Extravaganza projects. 

I will update this post with more information on the supplies I used someday soon.

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Happy Halloween everyone!!!  I will share my Halloween Treat I made for the boys in the next day or 2.  I haven't had time to download it yet- sorry!

I have a full weekend of stamping!!  I have LOTS to do!  Gotta run......
I hope you have a SENSATIONAL SATURDAY!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A 'Festive Fireplace' Easel card

Check out this pretty holiday scene.  This card was another one of my Holiday Extravaganza cards. 

I love the look of the fire/logs stamped on the vellum.  It makes them really pop out!

And it is an easel card....look at it when it open & standing up!  

stamp set:  'Festive Fireplace' & 'Oh What Fun' 
card stock:  Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Cajun Crazy, Whisper White, Garden Green, Vellum
ink:  Basic Black Archival 
markers:  Garden Green, Chocolate Chip, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler
other:  Big Shot, Festive Fireside Framelit Dies, Paper Snips, 1" circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday morning Susie's Hair Hut was open for business & I got Brody, Drake & Trey's hair all cut.  When the boys left I headed out to help Deke & we worked on the farm all night.

This morning I'm off to pick up the boys.  We'll run Brayden to school & then head back out to our farm.  Deke has a meeting this morning.  And then he is hoping it will be dry enough he can work in the field this afternoon/evening.  When the boys head home I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping!  I have class on Sunday to get ready for!

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

'Dove of Peace'

Check out this pretty dove card!  I love the gold embossing on the Blackberry Bliss card stock!

This was one of my Holiday Extravaganza cards.  When I first saw this stamp set it was low on my list of have to haves.  But this card is beautiful & it sure would make a pretty Christmas card.  Or it would work great for a baptism, first communion or confirmation card too!

stamp set:  'Dove Of Peace' & 'Your Presents (Joy word from)
card stock:  Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White
designer paper: Gold Fancy Foil Vellum
ink:  Versamark & Blackberry Bliss
other:  Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Gold Embossing Powder, Extra Large Oval Punch, Gold Glitter Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Last night Deke worked late on the farm & I did bookwork all night long.  

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to a meeting.  And I'm off to pick up the boys.  Tonight I'm a farmer.....and will be outside helping Deke mark, sort & load hogs. 

I hope you have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
hugs!
SUSIE

A pretty cardinal!

This is another card I created for my Holiday Extravaganza class.  It is clean & simple too!  This is such an easy & neat 2 step stamping set to use!  And I think the card turned out really pretty. 

stamp set: 'Joyful Season'
card stock:  Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
designer paper:  Season of Cheer
ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Archival Basic Black
markers:  Chocolate Chip, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie
other:  Big Shot, Circle Thinlits, Cerry Cobbler Thick Bakers Twine, Triple Banner Punch 

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Last night the girls & I went to try on dresses for the wedding.  I made supper when I got home & then Susie's Hair Hut was open for business & I got Deke's hair cut.  I did some bookwork & tried to catch up on my piles of things. 

I'm off to pick up the boys this morning.  Deke is choring & then he is headed to the office.  We both have appointments this morning to get our flu shots too.  

Since we got quite a bit of rain Deke should be in by 8 or so tonight- so that will be nice.   I need to figure out cards for my November classes & get some more bookwork done.  

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