XOXO

Here is a the card I made for our kids (Nathan & Sarah; Manda & Steve) for Valentines.  It is clean & simple!  The XOXO stamp comes from last months Paper Pumpkin kit that I just love.  

Tomorrow I'll share the boys Valentines that I made for them using the same kit.  They turned out SUPER CUTE & I can't wait until the boys see them today. 

Knowing me I probably made red, black & white Valentines cards for them last year too.  I know the Anniversary card I made for Manda & Steve were those colors.  Guess I think the guys in our family need the traditional red & white.  And it was just too plain.....so I added the black.  

stamp set:  January Paper Pumpkin kit

card stock:  Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black

ink:  Archival Basic Black

other:  2 1/2" Circle Punch, Sweetheart Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Itty Bitty Punch Pack (small heart)

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The boys will be here after bit.  I'm going to work on bookwork this week every spare minute I have.  I hope to get alot done.

Have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Hiawatha Stamp Classes for today is RESCHEDULED!!

Due to our winter weather advisory- I have rescheduled my February Hiawatha Stamp Classes that were scheduled for today- 2/14/16!

They will now be- next Sunday, February 21st, 2016!!

I am so sorry for any inconvenience this may cause! 

Happy Valentines Day!!

Awhh!!  I love these 2 little guys!  Drakes smile here just warms my heart!

We had alot of fun this past week making Valentines a couple of different days!!  Here they boys are holding the ones they made using my Paper Pumpkin January kit.  

And then here are the ones we made for Brayden's treats to take to school for his classmates.  These are little monsters & they were a Stampin' Up! kit from a few years ago.  We added a big Sweetheart Punch & the words "Be Mine" on the front & attached it with dimensionals.  We also added a couple of little punched out hearts on the back side of them.  

The Calypso Coral ones were the girl monsters & the Night of Navy ones were the boy monsters.

The googly eyes were also included in the kit, so the boys got to put them on too.

Did you notice the little rice crispie treats we had the monsters hug?

And here is the backside that we added the little hearts to.

Current products used here:
*Archival Basic Black Pad
*Itty Bitty Punch Pack (small heart)
*Sweetheart Punch
*Dimensionals
*Glue Dots
*'Boomin' Love'- (Be Mine)- #140643- Occasions Catalog- pg. 17= $17.00 - photopolymer only

I hope you have a WONDERFUL VALENTINES DAY!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Celebrate!

This is another one of the cards that everyone stamping with me for my monthly classes this week will be making!

I am a huge hot beverage drinker......so this stamp set & these frameilts just warm my heart literally!

stamp set:  'Timeless Treasures'
card stock:  Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Real Red
ink:  Chocolate Chip
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Precision Plate, Cups & Kettle Framelits, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Clear Wink of Stella Pen, Expressions Natural Elements, Dimensionals
 
It is crazy here with the 2 boys here, stamping classes & all......

I had a group that came to stamp with me last night, another group is joining me today.  And I have 2 more classes tomorrow that I'll be burning the midnight oil tonight cutting for.

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

3 NEW Sale-a-bration products beginning 2/16/16!

Here is a sneak peek at the 3 new free products that you can earn during Sale a Bration beginning Feb 16th – March 31st.  

You can choose one of these with every $50 order. 

You can see some of the products above – glitter tape, balloons, and a tandem bike!  

Aren't they CUTE!!

  

Stampin' Up! 'Party Wishes'

Here is a cute birthday card using the set- 'Party Wishes'.  Check out the cool Expressions Natural Elements- the wood word that says Celebrate!  I colored it with my Clear Wink Of Stella Pen to add some sparkle!!!  

The new Confetti Textured Embossing Folder is another cool new accessory too.  Here I stamped the cake,  fussy cut it out with my paper snips & then ran it through the Confetti Textured Embossing Folder too!  I also added the Clear Wink Of Stella to some of the swirl images on the cake & the white embossed card front to add some more sparkle!

stamp set:  'Party Wishes'
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Soft Sky, Whisper White
ink:  Crumb Cake
markers:  Island Indigo & Crushed Curry
other:  Big Shot, Confetti Embossing Folder, Expressions Natural Elements, Clear Wink of Stella, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Paper Snips

Yesterday was a long day!  It was about 7:30 when I got in from the farm.....and I went right to town to pick up the boys from Manda & Steve's home.  We we got home we finished Brayden's Valentines, did his math homework, worked on his spelling words & figured out what he was eating for breakfast & lunch tomorrow.   When I got Masen fed & the boys to bed I picked up toys, did dishes, laundry, answered emails, etc. 

Deke moved pigs last night by himself & he didn't get in until about 10:30.  Oh how I love making supper so late.  And I burnt the midnight oil getting things done & ready for stamp classes.  

We are up early this morning to get Brayden fed & ready for school.  We'll then go pick up the Seeley boys, take Brayden to school & head back out to our home for the day.  

Deke is hopefully going to be in tonight by 6 for supper & then he'll watch the boys for me.  As tonight is my monthly stampin' night at our home & I have a house full joining me to stamp!  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone!

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

They will be GONE SOON!

Sky Is The Limit Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141349] $0.00

Perfectly Artistic Designer Series Paper [141021] $0.00

Hello Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141243] $0.00

These 3 Sale-a-bration choice are gone on 2/15!

If you want any of them- be sure you contact me right away!

Happy Day to you!!

Note- this card is showcasing LOTS of Sale-a-bration items!!!

This says- Happy Day to you!!!  What great words there are in the 'Perfect Pairings' stamp set that is one of this years Sale-a-bration choices **!  

All of these pretty flowery imaged designer papers are from the Wildflower Fields 12x12 Sale-a-bration pack too. 

stamp set:  'Flowering Fields' & 'Perfect Pairings'- (Sale-a-bration sets**
card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Hello Honey, Calypso Coral
designer paper: Wildflower Fields  (Sale-a-bration) **
ink:  Basic Black, Hello Honey
other:  Sponge, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, White Perfect Accents, Dimensionals

**You can earn these for free with a qualifying $50 order!

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When the boys all went home last night, Susie's Hair Hut was open & I got Deke's hair cut.....so I've have been busy this week with giving 3 of our guys hair cuts.  Next on my schedule is to get Steve's done- but not this week.

I then burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock.  

This morning I'm off to go pick up all of my boys for the day.  Tonight I'm a farmer helping Deke with the pigs.  It will be a late night!!!

Nathan & Sarah are gone for a few days, so their 2 boys are staying with us the rest of the week.  Thankfully Manda & Steve took Brayden & Masen home with them & we'll go get them as soon as we can tonight so we can get them home & to bed. 

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

A great guy card using 'Going Global'!

This is another sneak peek at one of the cards everyone joining me for my monthly classes this week will be making!  Isn't it a great guy card!  I love theses colors & this stamp set is very cool.

Here is a close up of the earth stamp image.  I stamped it onto the Lost Lagoon card stock using the Archival Basic Black ink pad.  And then I added the little hearts in the corner. 

stamp set:  'Going Global'
card stock:  Basic Black, Lost Lagoon, Very Vanilla
designer paper: Going Places Paper Stack
ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Big Shot, World Traveler Embossing Folder, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Washi Label Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack (small heart), Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Basic Rhinestones

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I had a busy day with my boys yesterday!!  When they left last night I picked up toys, made supper (late as Deke worked late on the farm) & I then spent my night burning the midnight oil cutting card stock.

This morning I'm off early again to pick everyone up for the day.  Deke is off early to chore & he'll be heading to Mt. Pleasant for an all day meeting.  I am hoping to make it to mass tonight for Ash Wednesday services if the boys are all gone in time for me to be able to get there.  Then later I'll be cutting more card stock- getting ready for the 4 stamp classes I have yet this week.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Paper Pumpkin is on SALE "NOW" through

March 31st, 2016-

when you buy a Prepaid Subscription!!

• 3-Month Prepaid Subscription (#137859) $59.85=  $55
  Save on a 3-month prepaid subscription and instantly qualify for a FREE Sale-A-Bration item!
• 12-Month Prepaid Subscription (#137861)= $215.40
  Take it to the next level with a 12-month prepaid subscription. Save $24 a year with the everyday awesome price, earn Stampin’ Rewards, and instantly qualify for 4 FREE Sale-A-Bration items!

CLICK HERE to go to my online store to start shopping for this prepaid subscriptions special!   OR CONTACT ME HERE!
 

This weeks "WEEKLY DEALS"- February 9-15, 2016!

MORE "CELEBRATE"!

Here is another cute birthday card!  It is clean & simple!  And I really like these cool stamp sets, as I'm sure you've figured that out since I've share several cards made using them. 

I used lots of coordinating new products from the Occasions Catalog on this card.

stamp sets: 'Party With Cake' & 'Balloon Celebration'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Mint Macaroon, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Whisper White
designer paper:  It's My Party -I LOVE THIS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER STACK!
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Crushed Curry
marker:  Mint Macaroon
other:  White Gel Pen, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Balloon Bouquet Punch, Crushed Curry Baker's Twine

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The boys & I ran errands yesterday morning.  It was snowing & cold.....but glad we got them done.  Susie's Hair Hut was open for business last night & Brayden finally got a much needed hair cut!  When he left I worked on Stampin' Up! stuff. 

I'm off early this morning to pick up all of my boys!  Tonight Susie's Hair Hut will be open for business again, as Nathan needs a hair cut.  (And so does Deke, but he might have to wait another week to get his done, as I have lots to get done yet this week.)  When everyone has all gone home I plan to spend my night burning the midnight oil cutting card stock.

Gotta run.....

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

Hearts!

Here is the link if you'd like to vote for Nathan again!  
You can vote for him once a day until February 9th! http://k985.com/cv-sports-2016-iowas-virtual-dirt-track-classic-main-event/
Scroll down to STOCK CAR & click on Nathan Wood!

 When I saw this stamp set I thought it was more of a masculine one.  But check out this Valentines card!  It is clean & simple.

stamp set: 'Going Global'
card stock:  Real Red, Very Vanilla
ink:  Real Red
other:  Big Shot, Happy Hearts Embossing Folder, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (small hearts)

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I had full day yesterday!  And enjoyed stamping with everyone that joined us.  Sherryl had a great party!

I did get to stop & visit my friend Judy on my way home.  I was so happy to get to see her!  I treasure our times together.  

When I got home Deke & I made homemade pizza & watched the Super Bowl game....I didn't see much of it though, as I fell asleep on the couch (which I rarely ever do).  I was beat!

This morning I'm off to pick up my boys for the day.  Deke was off early this morning to chore.  He has a meeting this morning & one tonight too.  Brayden will be here after school- so we are looking forward to seeing him.  When the boys go home tonight & I'm home alone I'll be burning the midnight oil cutting card stock for my upcoming stamp classes I have this week.

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

More 'Sky Is the Limit'

Here is the link if you'd like to vote for Nathan again!  

You can vote for him once a day until February 9th! http://k985.com/cv-sports-2016-iowas-virtual-dirt-track-classic-main-event/
Scroll down to STOCK CAR & click on Nathan Wood! 

Wow- did you know this?
Today is National- 'send a friend a card day'!!  
How awesome!!!  
I hope you think of someone special in your life & send them a hand stamped card!

Here is another card made with the Sale-a-bration set- 'Sky Is the Limit'!  This stamp set if one of my favorites, that is forsure. 

Love this card & stamp set!!!  It just has so many possibilities.  


stamp set:  'Sky Is the Limit'- Limited Time ONLY!
(Sale-a-bration= Free with a $50 order & only available until 2/15/16!)
card stock:  Basic Black, Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Vellum
designer paper:  Going Places Paper Stack
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Soft Sky

other:  Big Shot, Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Note Tag Punch, Mini Brads, Paper Piercing Tool, Paper Piercing Mat, 3/4" Circle Punch

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I stamped all day & burnt the midnight oil too!  I've got to finish packing up & get the car loaded this morning.  And them I'm off for my monthly class in North Liberty.  Sherryl is our hostess today!!  I can't wait to see everyone & spend our day stamping together!

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday on this Super Bowl Sunday! 
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up! 'Pretty Wishes'

Here is the link if you'd like to vote for Nathan again!  

You can vote for him once a day until February 9th! http://k985.com/cv-sports-2016-iowas-virtual-dirt-track-classic-main-event/
Scroll down to STOCK CAR & click on Nathan Wood! 

Yay!!!!  Presents & balloons......another cute card using the cool set- 'Party Wishes' & the coordinating It's My Party designer paper.

stamp set:  'Party Wishes'
card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry
designer paper:  It's My Party designer paper
ink:  Archival Basic Black
markers:  Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Mint Macaroon

other:  Baker's Twine (Melon Mambo & Mint Macaroon), Balloon Bouquet Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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I've just gotta share a photo of my little crafter!  This is Brody.  He loves to stamp!!  He is punching out hearts for Valentines!  A little man after G'ma's own heart! 

Last night we went to Mrs. Sieren's visitation & saw lots of people that we hadn't seen for many years.  The line was huge.  We are glad we went.  The highlight of my night was seeing another teacher of mine- Mr. Freeze!  He hugged me so tight.  I hadn't seen him in years!  He was my High School History teacher.  A great man!  And I'm so happy I got to see him & his wife Marilyn.  When we got home I made 2 salads & got stuff ready to whip up a couple pans of bar cookies in the morning.....and then will run them to town for Mrs. Sieren's funeral dinner.  

I plan to be a stamping machine all day/night today!!  I hope I have good mojo!  

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