Another Fall card!

Here is another clean & simple fall card.

stamp set:  'Gorgeous Grunge' & 'Vintage Leaves
card stock:  Hello Honey,  Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist
ink: Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist
other:  Extra Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals

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It is a winter wonderland with lots of snow here that we got last night.  Traveling home from rehearsal supper was not fun- but thankfully everyone made it home safely.

 Today is the day!!  It is Nathan & Sarah's big day!!  Woo Hoo!

Yesterday was a busy day with decorating, picking up wedding dresses & tuxes, cooking all of the food for rehearsal supper, etc.

Today is full of finalizing things...first off is to get the wedding programs done.

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

A gold poinsettia!

This is a very elegant fun fold card!!  It was one of the cards that everyone joining me for my November monthly classes got to make with me!

Isn't it pretty!!  And this 2-step stamp set is very easy to line up & use.  Check out the little circle that holds down the front.

stamp set:  'Reason for A Season'
card stock:  Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Gold Foil paper
designer paper: Season of Cheer DSP
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Pear Pizzazz, Versamark
other:  1 1/4" Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Circle framelits,  Gold Cording, Gold Glitter Ribbon, Multipurpose Glue, Gold Glitter, Gold Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Last night was a late night on the farm & then in the kitchen.  Thankfully I have an amazing husband that helps me.  (Guess I have to help him, so he has to help me!) 

This morning Deke will be on the farm most of the day.  He is in charge of watching the potatoes & coming in to stir them.  I'm off to pick up Sarah's wedding dress & the other dresses that Sharlene altered for us.  I'll then pick up my rolls & head to Fairfield to decorate the Convention Center.  I'll head back home to meet up with Brayden & Deke & we'll all head back to Fairfield with a car full of food for rehearsal supper.  

The girls left early this morning to go get their nails done.  And the guys all took the day off to stay home with their boys so that G'ma has a day off to get to help with the wedding festivities.  

WOW!  How blessed we are that Sarah will offically be part of our family tomorrow!  We think the world of her & am so happy for her & Nathan!  They make a perfect pair.  Gosh- we have a VERY BUSY next couple of days & I pray that everyone enjoys it & it turns out to be a perfect day!

It sounds like we could have some nasty weather too today & tomorrow.  I pray that we don't get any ice & that everyone stays safe!

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

Lots of Leaves

Here is a clean & simple leaf card.  I love the fall colors here.  This card could be for many different occasions- birthday, sympathy, get well, etc....

Isn't it a fun layout too!

stamp set:  'Gorgeous Grunge' & 'Vintage Leaves
card stock:  Hello Honey,  Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist
ink: Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist
other:  Extra Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals

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Last night after the boys were all gone Deke & ran to town to pay for the tuxes.  We then headed to Osky to eat a quick bite & get all of the groceries for the wedding rehearsal.  It was about 10:30 when we got home & we had to put everything away.

This morning I headed out early to pick up the boys.  Deke is working on farm all day today (with no meetings- yeah) & he is trying to catch up on grinding feed & things here.

Tonight when the boys leave I'm headed outside to be a farmer!  I'll help Deke with the pigs & then we sell some hogs tonight too.  When we get in we are going to be cooking up a storm!!  We have several pans of Oreo Dessert to make.  And then we'll also mix up a couple big crock pots of cheesy potatoes.  I will make the other food tomorrow.  Thankfully my dear friend Karen is cooking all of the pork loins for us & she is coming down to take care of things while we are at rehearsal!  (BLESS HER!)

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

Another 'Winter Wishes' card

Here is another fun card I made with the set- 'Winter Wishes'.

stamp set:  'Winter Wishes'
card stock:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
ink:  Soft Suede
other:  Big Shot, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Sponge, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Snowflake Elements

We are all going 100 mph this week.  Last night Deke got his tux tried on & it fit!  I think I have my dress & everything now for the wedding too- thanks to my dear friend Donna.

I burnt the midnight oil working on cutting Christmas card kits.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the courthouse for the day.  I'm off to pick up all of the boys.  

Tonight Deke & I are going to Osky to get all of the groceries & things for rehearsal supper. 
 
Gotta run.....
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

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

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