A fall card holder!

Check out this cool card holder I made.  It will hold at least 6 cards & envelopes.  

Measurements:

• 8 1/2 x 11" card stock
• score in the middle at 5 1/2" 
• score 2 1/4" along bottom
• fold up the 2 1/4" to form a pocket
• I did "V" the center bottom 2 1/4" a little so that it wasn't as bulky when folded.
• I did not use any adhesive.
• I used a ribbon belly band that will slide on & off to hold it shut.

stamp set: 'Num-Num'
card stock:  Mossy Meadow & Very Vanilla
ink:  Mossy Meadow
other:  Paper Snips, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Decorative Label Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Paper Piercing Mat, Mossy Meadow 5/8" Stripped Ribbon

Here is the card keeper opened up with cards & envelopes in it.
NOTE:  Look how I made a 'v' in the flip up part.

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I burnt the midnight oil last night cutting card stock all night for Christmas card kits.  I also got wedding programs all figured out & am ready to print, cut & finish them when the kids are positive on the wording on them.

Today is our baby's 29th birthday!!  What a joy Amanda has been in our lives!  We are so blessed that she lives only 5 miles from us & we get to see her & her beautiful family almost every day!  I hope she has a very special day! 
 
Here is a great photo of Manda & Steven taken last month.

I'm off to pick up all of my boys.....we'll run Brayden to school & then head back out to our home.  Tonight after work I am going to my friend Donna's home so that she can help me decide what I'm wearing to the wedding & accessorize me/my outfit.  When I get home from her house I'll be burning the midnight oil again cutting Christmas card kits again (& maybe wedding programs).

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

Another snowflake card

Here is another pretty snowflake card.  Gosh....this stamp set- 'Flurry of Wishes' has been used a ton by me already.  I do love snowflakes though & I love it that there is a coordinating double punch to go with this stamp set too.  I also really like the font on the words in this set too! 

stamp set:  'Flurry of Wishes'
card stock:  Smoky Slate, Pool Party, Whisper White
ink:  Pool Party, Smoky Slate
other:  Sliver Cording Trim, Silver Sequins, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Snow Flurry Punch, White, 3/8" Glitter Ribbon, Glue Dots, Fine Tip Glue Pen

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Yesterday Manda, Steve, their 3 boys & I went to the mall.  We got the boys shoes for the wedding, ate lunch at McDonalds & Steve & the boys headed home.  Manda & I then went shopping for a dress for me to wear to the wedding.  I found a few & brought them home.....will see what looks good with & matches the tuxes when they come in this week before I decide which one I'm keeping.

I delivered some Christmas card kits yesterday too on my way up & back home.  

I burnt the midnight oil working on farm bookwork & cutting more Christmas card kits last night. 

This morning I'm off to pick up the boys.  Tonight we are going to make the wedding programs & work on other things for the wedding.  We have a busy week finalizing things for Nathan & Sarah's big day!

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

BEAUTIFUL Snowflakes!

Check out the background here on this snowflake card.  I sponged the background piece of white cards stock- using Soft Sky, Pool Party & Island Indigo & then over layed it with vellum. 

Check out my fall card HERE that I did a few weeks ago where I sponged behind the vellum.

Isn't this just a beautiful card!

stamp set: 'Flurry of Wishes'
card stock:  Island Indigo, Whisper White, Pool Party
designer paper:  Winter Wonderland Vellum Stack
ink:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Soft Sky
other:  Sponges, Winter Wonderland Embellishments, Snow Flurry Punch, White 3/8" Glitter Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a full day of stamping with those that joined me for my annual Christmas card class.  I so enjoyed my day with everyone.  It was great to see everyone leaving with their Christmas cards all completed & ready to mail out!

Deke & I went out for a quick supper with my sister Beckie & Dan.  Then Deke watched the Hawks play & I cut more Christmas card kits!

Can you believe I finally have a day off of work today?  I can't even tell you the last time I had a day off.  So this morning Manda & I are headed to Williamsburg to shop.  And I am not a shopper.....but we are on a mission.  I'm looking for my dress to wear to Nathan & Sarah's wedding.  I hope I find one quickly so we can head back home.  I need to help Deke outside & I also have to get some more Christmas card kits cut.

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

Ho Ho Ho! Here comes Santa Claus!

I am always a sucker when it comes to Santa & his reindeer!  And this stamp set just made me squeal when I saw it!

Add some stars in the sky & snow glistening on the ground & on the trees too!  It is just a perfect scene of Christmas Eve.

stamp set:  'Cozy Christmas', 'Oh, What Fun' & 'Your Presents' (for the circle I used for the moon)
card stock:  Night of Navy, Smoky Slate, Whisper White
ink:  Night of Navy
other:  Decorative Label Punch, Silver Cording, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Confetti Star Border Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

I'm a card stock cutting machine right now......as today is my annual Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack!  I'm looking forward to spending my day with everyone joining me to make their Christmas cards.

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

'Winter Wishes'

I LOVE this sled card!!  My dear friend MaryEllen Byler gave me a cool card for her Founders swap that was this fold.  I've done this fold before, but I've always used a window sheet in between the pieces.....this time I used the Lots of Labels framelit pieces in the middle.  It turned out really cute didn't it?

This card was one for my November monthly card classes.

stamp set:  'Winter Wishes'
card stock:  Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake, Very Vanila
ink:  Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke
marker:  Cherry Cobbler
other:  Big Shot, Lots of Labels Framelits, Vanilla Thick Twine, Boughs & Berries Embossing Folder, Home For Christmas Enamel Dots, Dimensionals, Sponge, Glue Dots

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I had a busy day with my boys yesterday!!  And I had a house full of stampers last night!  

I'm off this morning to go pick up my boys.  We'll take Brayden to school & then head back out to our home.  Tonight when they all leave I'll be burning the midnight oil cutting card stock.  Tomorrow is my annual Christmas Card Class & I have LOTS of Christmas cards to get cut for everyone yet.

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

'Happy Scenes'

This card is for my November monthly card class.  It is a beautiful winter scene isn't it!
  
I saw a card made by Mary H. (in LeeAnn Greff's downline) where she made these cute curtains in the window- so this is my version.

stamp set:  'Happy Scenes'
card stock:  Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
designer paper:  Merry Moments Designer Paper Stack
ink:  Marina Mist, Mossy Meadow
other:  Big Shot, Hearth & Home Thinlits, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine, Scalloped Oval Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

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Last night I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock.

And we are on the go this morning with another busy day here.  Deke if up early to chore & he'll be gone to meetings all day.  I'm off to pick up all of my boys.  

Woo hoo!  And tonight I have a house full coming to stamp with me!  

I hope you have a very special Thursday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A CUTE Christmas Tree!

Here is another card I created of my monthly November classes.  This is a favorite layout of mine that I haven't done for awhile.  I thought it turned out cute & it worked perfect to add the tree here.

stamp set:  'Peaceful Pines' & 'Lots of Joy'
card stock:  Garden Green, Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler, Gold Glimmer Paper
ink:  Garden Green
other:  Big Shot, Softly Falling Embossing Folder, Perfect Pines Framelits, Home for Christmas Enamel Dots, 1/8" Striped Ribbon (Garden Green), Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (small star), Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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I helped Deke on the farm last night after the boys went home- as we sorted hogs from our outside lot.  When I got in I jumped in the shower & ran out the door, headed to Iowa City.  My dear friend (and downline) Judy had an emergency surgery & so I went up to the hospital to see her.  The surgery went well & I was so happy to get to see her & chat a few minutes in the recovery room.   I got home & walked in the door about 1:00 this morning.  Deke worked in the field all night & he got in the house shortly after I got home.....so we had another short night. 

I have LOTS to do tonight after work to get ready for my Stampin' Night I'm having here at our home tomorrow night.  I'll be burning the midnight oil forsure & I'm crossing my fingers I get everything done.  

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

This weeks= "WEEKLY DEALS"- November 10-16, 2015!

LOTS of Snowflakes!!

Here is a clean & simple snowflake card that was one of my Holiday Extravaganza cards.  I added the silver sequins in the middle of the snowflakes for that added little bling & sparkle.  This is just a really pretty card!

And this card is one that you could easily duplicate & mass produce for your Christmas cards.

stamp set:  'Flurry of Wishes'
card stock:  Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Pool Party
ink:  Pool Party, Smoky Slate
other:  Silver Sequins, Dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Snow Flurry Punch

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I had a great day with my boys yesterday.  The weather was so nice & we enjoyed playing outside for quite some time in the morning & a little again in the afternoon.

Brayden was here after school- so Susie's (G'mas) Hair Hut was open for business.  Yeah- we finally got his hair cut!!  

I worked on bookwork & did laundry & Deke worked in the field last night, both of us burning the midnight oil.  We did get all of our cornstalk bales done last night!!  Yeah- now to find time to get them all hauled in from the field & stacked.  They don't have a shed to go into this year though since ours burnt in May.  Deke took the loft out of one of our old barns a few weeks ago & we are hoping that we can stack a few of them 2 high in there.  Several of them are just going to have to sit outside all winter. 

This morning I'm up early to go pick up Masen & then the other 3 boys & just hang out together all day .  Deke is home all day today to work on the farm.  He also has to run 2 hogs to the locker too.  Tonight I'm going to get my hair cut & will then I'll burn the midnight oil cutting card stock.  I have lots of Christmas card kits to get cut for everyone this week!  Nathan & Steve are going to help Deke sort hogs tonight & then Deke will spend the midnight oil working in the field again. 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Warm Wishes

Check out the fun collage card made using the set- 'Winter Wishes'!  This was another card everyone at my Holiday Extravaganza class made.

I love collage cards....and not just every stamp set works to make them with.  This stamp set works just perfect!  

stamp set:  'Winter Wishes'
card stock:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake
ink:  Soft Suede
other:  Big Shot, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Sponge, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Snowflake Elements 

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Faith & Lynda were great hostesses at my 2 stampin' parties I had yesterday!  I enjoyed spending my day stamping with everyone that joined us for one of the parties.

Deke is off to chore & head to the office this morning.  I'm off to pick up the boys.  Brayden will be here after school tonight & hopefully I'll get his hair cut.  I've then got piles of bookwork for the farm & stampin' to get done.

Gotta run....I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

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:  
card stock:
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other:

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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