A clean & simple thank you!

Here is a clean & simple thank you card that I made real quick last night.  I thought it turned out cute. 

stamp sets:  'Timeless Love' & 'A Whole Lot of Lovely'
card stock:  Hello Honey, Whisper White, Early Espresso
ink:  Hello Honey
other:  Big Shot, Circle Framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Early Espresso Ribbon

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I was a stampin' fool all day/night yesterday!!  I'll be burning the midnight oil all week.....as I am getting ready for all of my upcoming calendar classes I'm having the first part of December.  

Deke is up early to chore & off to his weekly board meeting.  He'll then come home around noon & spend the rest of the day moving pigs.  I'm off to pick up the boys.  When they leave tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil again creating & cutting card stock.

 

I will post some of my 2016 calendar pages last this week- so stay tuned!  

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A clean & simple snowflake card!

Another snowflake card......but check this one out.  It is a clean & simple one using- #139809-'Project Life Hello December 2015' photopolymer set- pg. 37= $16.00.  The words I used here came from the set- #139882- 'Holly Jolly Greetings'- pg. 34= $20.00.

I thought it turned out cute!  I love both of these sets & haven't hardly used them- so was trying to do something clean & simple, yet cute!

stamp sets:  'Holly Jolly Christmas' & 'Project Life Hello December 2015'
card stock:  Marina Mist, Whisper White, Silver Foil
ink:  Marina Mist
other:  Silver Cord, Large Oval Punch, Winter Wonderland Embellishment, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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I hope you have a wonderful Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

 

'Flurry of Wishes'

Here is another pretty snowflake card!  I love this stamp set & the coordinating punch!!  And when you add in the pretty Winter Wonderland Embellishments- it is just stunning!  I do like the sparkle of the Glitter Ribbon too!

stamp set:  'Flurry of Wishes'
card stock:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Whisper White
ink:  White Craft Ink, Island Indigo
other:  Snow Flurry Punch, Winter Wonderland Embellishments, White 3/8" Glitter Ribbon, Dimensionals

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Yesterday I spent my day doing bookwork for the farm & made a quick trip to the bank to deposit our hog check.  I did pick up a few groceries too while I was in Osky.  Last night Deke & I watched a movie & went to bed early.  We've both been burning the candle at both ends & just beat.  And we both have another super busy week we are trying to get geared up for.  

We were both up early this morning, as Deke is trying to get ready for our new baby piggies that come in a couple of weeks.  I'm trying to get caught up on my things so that I can get my 4x4 calendars all created for this weeks upcoming classes.  

Gotta run......

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

A snowflake card holder

Check out this snowflake card holder.  You can see the one I did with leaves on it  HERE!

stamp set: 'Flurry of Wishes'
card stock:  Pool Party, Whisper White
ink:  Pool Party, Smokey Slate
other:  White Organza Ribbon, Silver Cord, Snow Flurry Punch

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.

Here is is opened up with cards & envelopes in it.

 I've posted all of these cards previously over the past 2-6 weeks.  This set was one of my Holiday Extravaganza projects from my class last month.

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We had a fun day with our family yesterday for Thanksgiving!  It is always fun to see big & little cousins together.  Everyone was there yesterday but one niece & one nephew. 

Last night was a cold & wet night on the farm.  I can honestly say we've loaded hogs in lots of bad weather before- but the rain & cold combo last night was awful!  We were both soaked clear through & freezing by the time we got in the house.  I made a cup of hot chocolate for us & then had a hot shower to try to warm up.

Today I have the day off of work from my normal daytime job.  I actually think I'll be home alone for a change.  I will be catching up on farm bookwork & piles of things that I'm behind on.  I need to run to the bank & stop to get a few groceries too.  I hope to get alot accomplished today as I have lots of stamping I need to get done this weekend too.

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

Happy "Turkey" Day!!

My guest creative artists today are- Brody, Brayden & Drake!

Check out their cute "turkeys" made with their hands, some SU! punches & card stock!

card stock:  Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Cherry Cobbler (feathers), Chocolate Chip (feet), Real Red (beard), Basic Black (eyes) & Pumpkin Pie (nose).

Punches- Flower Medallion (feet), Tree Punch (nose), 1/2" Circle Punch (eyes)

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Last night I spend my evening cooking food to take for our Thanksgiving Dinner.  I made 2 batches of homemade noodles (that was requested last weekend by 3 of my nephews).  I use my Grandma Coxes  recipe & they are yummy!  

Today we are going to my sister Beckie & Dan's for lunch with all of our familes.  Then we'll head home to work on the farm.  I'll be a farmer helping Deke this afternoon/evening.  We sell 2 semi loads of hogs tonight- so it will be a late night outside.....and in the rain to top it off!  

Wishing you all a very special day this Thanksgiving Day!!

May we all count our blessings!  I know I have alot to be very thankful for.  And my many friends that I stamp with are definitely on my thankful list!  I treasure each of you!! 

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Another card for a "GIFT CARD"!

Here is another Christmas gift card that was one of my Holiday Extravganza class projects.  
Check out the cute little Santa's hat clip on it.  And I love this old fashioned Santa stamp too!

The bottom part flips in at the bottom & it is like a match box fold.

stamp set:  'Antique Tags'
card stock: Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White
designer paper: Merry Moments Paper Stack (6x6), Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper, Real Red Glimmer Paper
ink:  Real Red

other:  Real Red Pompom Trim, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch Washi Label Punch, Tree Punch, mini clothes pins, dimensionals, Glue Dots, Decorative Label Punch

This is what it looks like opened up & where you slide the gift card into it.  I used the Decorative Label punch along the top edge where you slide the gift card into. 

Measurements:

• 12x4 Whisper White- score at 3 3/4, 8, 8 3/4 & 9 1/2"
• In center of edge use Decorative Label punch.
• 2 3/4" Whisper White strip to punch out
• Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer- 1" strip to punch out Washi Label
• Old Olive- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 (card base); 3 1/2 x 3 1/2; 2 3/4" strip (circle punch)
• Real Red- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4; 3/4 x 4
• Red Glimmer- 2 3/4" strip to punch out 2 trees
• Designer paper- 3x3

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I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

This weeks- "WEEKLY DEALS"- November 24-30, 2015!

A Christmas Gift Card!

Check out this cute gift card holder.  This was one my Holiday Extravaganza projects from my big class last month.  

You put the gift card in the front pocket & a note in the back pocket.

Notice the pretty red vellum paper & red foil paper too!

Here is the note card I made that goes in the back pocket.

stamp sets: 'Oh, What Fun', 'Among the Branches' & 'Six Sayings' (hostess set)
card stock:  Whisper White
designer paper: Red Foil Sheets & Holidays Fancy Foil Designer Vellum
ink:  Real Red
other:   2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, Whisper White 5/8" Satin Vellum, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bags

You asked- what is the kraft piece that the gift card holder is made out of?  It is one of the Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bags- #138315- (10 per pkg)- pg. 151 in main catalog= $3.50.

Measurements:

• bag- score 3" along the bottom & fold up- creating a pocket.
• ribbon- 16"
• designer paper- 1 1/2 " x 12"
• Red Foil & Whisper White- 2 3/4" strip to punch out circles
• Note card= 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"

At Founders I got a cute swap from Patty Bennett with this fold/style.  I changed the stamp set & papers I used on mine- but give her total credit for a great idea here in designing a gift card holder!

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Last night Deke, me & the boys went to Uncle Jerry & Aunt Kathy's to visit my Uncle Joe & Aunt Diane that are home from Georgia.  It is always wonderful to get to see them!

Gosh......G'ma is a busy beaver with little ones day/night this week!  Brayden & Masen are staying with us while Sarah & Nathan are gone on their honeymoon.  And then the other 3 boys are here each day while Manda & Steve work.  Masen did sleep all night last night!!  Wow....that was great for all of us!!! 

We're off to pick up the 3 Seeley boys & take Brayden to school.  Tonight I'm a farmer helping Deke.  Steve is going to help us too- as we have a bunch of outside hogs to sort & it goes much faster & easier with 3 of us doing it.  Manda is coming out to stay here with Masen & their boys, then we'll all eat supper together later for a belated birthday supper for Manda.  I'm gonna try to get a pot of soup made this afternoon (Manda requested my homemade cheesy potatoe soup) so hopefully it will be ready for us when we get in.  

I hope to get caught up on a bunch of emails, orders & piles of bookwork before I go to bed tonight. 

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

Holiday Catalog RETIRING LIST!

 

CLICK HERE to see the 
Holiday Catalog Retiring List! 
On the back of the Holiday Catalog it tells us that the products in this catalog are 

"WHILE SUPPLIES LAST"!

Currently the only product sold out is the Witches Hat Kit.

Here is the list of all of the products that will not be carried over from this catalog.

They are while supplies last only

PLEASE NOTE that the stamp sets will continue to be available through December 28th.  After that date they will be "while supplies last only".

EXTRAVAGANZA SALE starts TODAY- November 23, 2015!

 

 Don't miss out on this great sale!!  

Check out the details HERE!!

An Occasions Catalog Sneak Peek!

This is the card that I made for Manda for her birthday last week!  Oh gosh......it was so much fun making it!  I used all new upcoming Occasions Catalog products that I got as one of my gifts at Founders in September.  

Isn't it just so cute!!  Lots of cheery & fun colors & styles are going on here.

 (Note:  The Occasions Catalog goes live on January 5th, 2016.  As a demonstrator we can begin ordering pre-order products from the Occasions Catalog beginning December 1st.)

I thought it was the perfect card & stamp set to use for her to celebrate her special 29th birthday!

I will look up the supplies used here & get this updated sometime soon.  

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We had a super busy & amazing weekend with family celebrating Nathan & Sarah's marriage.  Brayden has stayed with us the past couple of days/nights & will stay with us again tonight.  Aunt Kathy will pick him up after school & we'll go get him & visit my Uncle Joe & Aunt Diane from Georgia that are back to Iowa visiting.  

Masen stayed with his other g'ma the past 2 nights- but I'll go meet her later today & he'll be staying with us the next 3 days/nights until Nathan & Sarah get home from their honeymoon.

So I'm up early this morning to get my walk in & Brayden & I will head to town to pick up the 3 Seeley boys.  We'll take Brayden to school & then head back out to our house for the day.  

Deke is off to chore early this morning & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  

Gotta run......

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

US!

Here is a photo of Deke & I that Manda took of us at the end of the night at Nathan & Sarah's wedding last night. 

EXTRAVAGANZA SALE! November 23-30, 2015

Check out this awesome SALE!

Black Friday has arrived EARLY at Stampin’ Up!  

This sale is Nov. 23-30, 2015! 

There are also two 24 HR FLASH SALES 

occurring on Nov. 23rd AND Nov. 30th!

Click HERE to see the complete list of the items on sale! 

Please use this hostess code RBUBSQKM OR EMAIL ME 

me with your and I'll send you thank you card & little gift!

Note: 

• The 24 hour sale dates on the top two headers!  

• The rest are on sale all week!

Mr. & Mrs. Nathan (Sarah) Wood

More leaves...

Here is one more pretty fall card with leaves!

stamp set:  'Gorgeous Grunge' & 'Vintage Leaves
card stock:  Hello Honey,  Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist & Chocolate Chip
ink: Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist

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We had a beautiful wedding & a perfect day yesterday spent with family & friends at Sarah & Nathan's wedding!

It was late last night (early this morning) when we got home.  Deke chored & I cooked!  We'll sleep a few hours & get up to chore & cook some more.  I'm taking Cheesy potatoes, shredded port sandwiches & Oreo dessert for our lunch.  We'll pick up the 3 Seeley boys at their other grandparents in Sigourney & then head down to watch Nathan & Sarah open gifts.  We'll all have lunch together.  And then go back to the convention center to clean up!  I hope we are home by 6:00 pm tonight.  

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