Snowflakes (again)!

I know......more snowflakes.  I just love this stamp set.  I was playing with the layering of them here.

The silver foil just added a pretty touch (even though it reflects here in the photo- sorry).  And I love the Winter Wonderland Embellishments.

stamp set:  'Flurry of Wishes'
card stock:  Marina Mist, Whisper White, Silver Foil
ink:  Marina Mist
other:  Extra Large Oval Punch, Snow Flurry Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Winter Wonderland Embellishments

WOW- I have LOTS of stamping going on this whole weekend.  I had a house full again last night making calendars.  And I have several more coming today to make them.  Then tomorrow I'm gone to make them with my N. Liberty monthly stamp group too! 

Gotta run......have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Another Sneak Peek!

Here is another sneak peek using the new set called- 'Birthday Blooms' from the upcoming Occasions Catalog.  This is a cool new set & I've already shared a few samples using it & have some more yet to share. 

Oh my....yesterday was a long day.  Drake is sick..... (so Steve is taking him to the dr this morning).  I pray that no one else gets whatever he has.  He is running a high temp & sick to his stomach.  Poor little guy!  

Last night I had several come to make calendars with me & have a house full coming tonight to make them too.

Gotta run to pick up the other 4 boys & take Brayden to school.  Deke is gone all day today for a meeting in Ottumwa.

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

Another Sneak Peek!

Here is another sneak peek of a new stamp set in the upcoming Occasions Catalog!!

Aren't these just beautiful flowers!

I will get caught up in a few days & share more information here about the products used for this card.

This was another card that someone from SU! created & shared with us at Founders.

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I helped Deke move pigs last night for a few hours.  And then I cut card stock all night long.  I've been a card stock cutting fool into the wee hours of the morning lately getting all of the calendar pieces ready for everyone to come make with me at my upcoming classes I'm having the next 10 days. 

I off this morning to pick up all of my boys for the day.  Then tonight I have a group coming to our home to make their 2016 calendars with me.  Deke is home to work on the farm all day today.  He's gonna have a long day/night.  As he'll load 2 semi's of hogs alone tonight since we got them all sorted last night.  And then he'll move little piggies (50 #'s) from the nursery into the finishing building before he quits tonight. 

I've gotta run......
I hope you have a very special Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A SNEAK PEEK!

Here is a sneak peek of a new stamp set in the upcoming Occasions Catalog that begins on 1/5/16!

I got this stamp set in September while I was in Utah at Founders!  It is a really pretty stamp set!  This card was one on display in our hospitality room & someone from SU! created it. 

More soon......

I'm a card stock cutting fool!!  Oh my gosh.....I have so many calendars to cut for, for all of my upcoming calendars classes for this week & next!  I worked into the wee hours again this morning.  The calendars are super cute this year & I can't wait for everyone to see them!

Deke is off early to chore & head to the office this morning.  I'm off to pick up all of my boys for the day.  Tonight when the boys all go home I'm a farmer!  I'll be helping Deke all evening outside moving pigs.  We are getting ready for new baby piggies to arrive next week.  When I get in from farming I'll be cutting card stock away again!!

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

This weeks "WEEKLY DEALS"- December 1-7,2015

Lots of snowflakes!

Our internet provider did an upgrade & we've been without internet.....so sorry for the delay in getting this posted.

Here is another snowflake card.  It is Night of Navy & Whisper White.

I will update this post with the supplies & more later.

I cut card stock until wee hours this morning.  WOW- I have lots of calendars to get cut for all of my classes I have this week.

I'm off now to go pick up all of my boys & take Brayden to school.

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

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 Don't miss out on this great sale!!  

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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