A beautiful red rose!

Here is another beautiful red rose.  This is one of the cards I did at my last team meeting.  I shared with them how to do paper piecing & use Glad Press & Seal to hold all of the pieces. 

Click HERE to see a purple rose card I made too!

stamp set:  'Rose Wonder' card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red, Cucumber Crush ink:  Basic Black Archival other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Precision Plate, Rose Garden Thinlit, Extra Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals, Wink Of Stella Glitter Pen, Big Shot Die Brush,  2 Way Glue Pen, Paper Snips

additional:  Glad Press & Seal

1.  Cut out the Rose using the thinlit & Basic Black card stock.  Press it onto the "Glad Press & Seal" so that it holds all of the pieces in their places.  Carefully pull off the black outline of the rose.  
NOTE:  I saved these black inside pieces & thought I might use to make a black & ivory rose card sometime. 

2.  Cut out the Rose using the thinlit & Real Red card stock.  
3.  Pull off the Rose outline & save for another project! 
Click HERE to see the outlined Rose card I made with my left over pieces!
4.  I cut squares appox. 3x3 & cut the leaves out with Cucumber Crush card stock, using the thinlit.
5.  I pressed both the Rose & leaves onto the Glad Press & Seal paper. 

5.  I use the 2 Way Glue Pen & started paper piecing the Real Red Rose pieces into the center of the Rose & worked my way to the outside edges.

6.  When I was all done paper piecing the rose & leaves I used my Paper Snips & cut around the outside of the rose, leaving a thin white outside edge.

What do you think?   Isn't this just beautiful!  A similar project like this will be one of the many cards everyone joining me for my Spring Fling on April 23rd will be making with me.  

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Last night I burned the midnight oil cutting card stock.  And the guys worked in the shop late.

This morning I'm off to go pick up my boys for the day.  Gosh....it is suppose to be another nice day- so we'll be playing outside again.  I love the Spring weather we've been having.  It is great to see & hear the boys running & having fun outside with the toys & the swing set.  I'd hate to guess how many laps they made around the driveway running & riding their bikes.  

Tonight I have a house full of ladies coming to stamp with me at our home for my March Stampin' Night monthly class.  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone & stamping!!!  

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
I've gotta run......

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

I'm 'Wild About Flowers'!

 

 This is a pretty card that my friend Judy made  sent to me for my birthday!  It is a really cute set & very pretty using these In Colors.  I love it!

stamp sets:  'Wild About Flowers' & 'You've Got This'
card stock:  Mint Macaroon, Whisper White
designer paper:  2015-2017 In Color Paper Stack
ink:  Mint Macaron, Watermelon Wonder, Archival Basic Black
other:  Big Shot, Lots of Labels Thinlits, Elegant Dots Embossing Folder, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals

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We are lovin' the warmer weather & more Spring like weather around here!!  The boys got to play outside again yesterday.  

When the boys went home I burnt the midnight oil stamping!!  And Deke worked late on the farm.

This morning I'm off to pick up my boys.  Deke is home to work on the farm all day.  Brayden & Masen will be here late tonight, as both Nathan & Sarah have meetings to go to.  When they go home I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping again!

I hope you have a wonderful Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Endless Birthday Wishes'

Check out this CUTE birthday card!  This little cake is just adorable!!  

I got this card in the mail for my birthday from a dear demonstrator friend, Donna!  And check out what she stamped on the back of the envelope!  Isn't that hashtag just stinkin' cute!  It is a new single stamp that you can purchase!  Click HERE to find out more information about it!! 

#IMBRINGINGBIRTHDAYSBACK
#143573- Single (Wood Stamp only)= $12.00

stamp set:  'Endless Birthday Wishes'
card stock:  Mint Macron & Watercolor Paper
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Mint Macaron, Watermelon Wonder
other:  Tea Lace Doilies, Basic Black Baker's Twine, Aqua Painters, White Perfect Accents, Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a busy day with the boys.  When they left I spent my night working on stamping stuff.  Deke worked late too on the farm, as he is trying to get the grower building all powerwashed & ready for new baby piggies.  

This morning I'm off to go pick up the boys & spend my day with them.  Deke is off early to chore & head to 2 meetings in Mt. Pleasant (one this morning & one this afternoon).  Tonight Deke will be working late on the farm & I'll be a stamping the night away again!  

Gotta run....I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!

SUSIE

I'm bringing birthdaydays back!

WOW!  Check out this new stamp that was just released!

Now who doesn't want this to stamp on the back side of their envelopes when 

sending out a birthday card!

#IMBRINGINGBIRTHDAYSBACK
#143573- Single (Wood Stamp only)= $12.00

This weeks "WEEKLY DEALS"- March 8-14, 2016!!

More 'First Sight'

This is an anniversary card I made for a special upcoming anniversary!  Isn't is pretty?  I used the 'First Sight' stamp set again!  It is clean & simple- yet I love it!  This might end up being a card for my upcoming All Occasions Card Class.....we'll see!  If we changed the words on this card it could be very versatile & for almost any occasion couldn't it?

The words are from the set- 'Timeless Love'.

stamp sets:  'First Sight' & 'Timeless Love'
card stock:  Basic Gray, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
ink:  Archival Basic Gray
other:  Hearts Border Punch, Dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue Pen

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When the boys went home I placed orders & worked on Stampin' stuff all night last night burning the midnight oil.  

This morning I'm off to go pick them all up & we'll take Brayden to school.  Hopefully it is another nice day out- as yesterday we got to play outside some.  We are all so excited to have some fresh air & burn off some energy running outside!

Tonight I plan to be home & will be burning the midnight oil again stamping!  I have lots of creating & cutting to do for my upcoming classes this week.  

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

Love this designer paper!

Here is a pretty card using Birthday Blooms designer paper & coordinating stamp set- 'Birthday Blooms'.

stamp set:  'Birthday Blooms'
card stock:  Mint Macaroon, Blushing Bride & Whisper White
designer paper:  Birthday Bouquet
markers:  Watermelon Wonder & Blushing Bride
other:  1 3/4" Scalloped Circle Punch,  1 1/2" Circle Punch, dimensionals, Glue Dots, Paper Cutter

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 I had a great day of stamping with my group yesterday!  And I stopped & saw my dear friend Judy too on the way home.   

This morning I'm off to go pick up the boys.  Deke is off early to chore & headed to his weekly board meeting.  Tonight he has another meeting, so I will be home alone & hope to get alot of stamping done when the boys head home. 

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

Hugs!
SUSIE

It is 'Botanical Blooms'

Check out this flower & coordinating designer paper!  Isn't it just gorgeous! 

stamp sets:  'Botanical Blooms' & 'Honeycomb Happiness' (SAB)
card stock:  Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Cajun Craze, Whisper White
designer paper:  Botanical Garden 
ink:  Basic Black
other:  Big Shot, Botanical Builder Framelits, Magnetic Platform, Precision Plate, Basic Rhinestones, Washi Label Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day & a long one!  I got tons done & had great mojo!  We had a nice time seeing everyone & celebrating Dick's birthday too!

I can't wait to spend my day stamping today with everyone.  I hope they like all of my cards as much as I do!  They are cute & fun!!  I'll be finishing cutting card stock & getting everything packed up this morning to soon head out the door!  Kathy is our hostess today.  Woo Hoo!!  

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

More 'Timeless Textures'!

Here is another card I made using 'Timeless Textures'.  It is another collage card too, but has a totally different look than the ones I posted earlier this week.

stamp sets:  'First Sight' & 'Timeless Textures'

card stock:  Very Vanilla, Mossy Meadow, Delightful Dijon

ink:  Mossy Meadow, Delightful Dijon

other:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (Small Heart), Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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They finally got Deke's ring fixed, so we made a quick trip to Fairfield last night to pick it up.  Sarah & Masen were down there setting up for today's Farm Show, so we picked up Nathan & ate a quick supper with them in Fairfield.  When we got home I burnt the midnight oil stamping.

I'm up early this morning & I will be spending my day stamping!  I still have cards to create & everything to get cut for tomorrows class.  I've had good mojo so far- so praying it continues.

Deke is home today & is hoping to get the grower all powerwashed out.   

This evening our family will be headed to Osky for my step-dad Dick's 80th Birthday supper!  We are looking forward to seeing many family members & step siblings/families there.  All our kids/families will be going with us, except for Brayden, as he is at his moms this weekend.  When we get home tonight I'll be working on cutting card stock.  Hopefully Deke will help me & do some of the Big Shot cutting & embossing.

Gotta run......

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

He's a cute CHICK!

Here is a cute little chick!  He is from the Sale-a-bration stamp set- 'Honeycomb Hello'.  I think that he just pump & adorable!!

stamp sets:  'Honeycomb Happiness' & 'Botanicals for You' 
Both of these are Sale-a-bration stamp sets & you can earn them until 3/31/16 with a qualifying $50 order.
card stock:  Crushed Curry, Basic Black & Whisper White
designer paper:  Botancial Gardens DSP
ink:  Basic Black Archival
marker:  Crushed Curry 
other:  2 1/2" Circle Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Paper Snips

This chick bring back lots of fond memories for me...... as years ago my grandparents had chickens.  I loved it when April rolled around & we got new baby chicks on their farm.  It was always around Easter time & it also meant that Spring was almost here!  I have pictures of me sitting in the middle of the chicken coop with baby chicks all around me.  I remember well getting those baby chicks in & getting to hold them too.  I also learned to gather & wash eggs, butcher chickens & pluck out feathers, plus we also made yummy homemade noodles too.  WOW- I learned so much on their farm & I was so blessed to live only 2 miles from them growing up.  I got to spend every Friday night at their home & go to town with them every Saturday morning.  I learned so much from them & I treasure those memories so much!

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Last night was a late night working on our farm with the piggies.  By the time we got in, had showers, made supper, did dishes, etc.....it was almost time to go to bed.  

This morning I'm off to pick up my boys for the day!  Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping- creating for my upcoming March stamp classes.  I have lots of ideas & pray that I have good mojo & all just clicks!

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Come stamp with me!

If you are local- mark these dates on your calendar & plan to come join me for these upcoming all day stamp camps!

*All Occasions classes- 
Come make 40 All Occasions Cards (2 of each card- 20 different designs)

• Saturday, March 19th, 2016- South English
• Saturday, March 26th, 2016- Hiawatha

*Spring Fling-
This is for technique junkies (like myself)!
Come make several different cards & use LOTS of new products from the Occasions Catalog.
We'll be using almost all of the new framelits & coorinating stamp set.  
Plus we'll be making a neat 12x12 sampler too!

• Saturday, April 23rd, 2016- South English

Contact ME for more information about these upcoming classes.  

A vintage card using 'First Slight'!

This is kinda of a vintage style card......usually not my normal, but I was having fun playing with this set- 'First Sight'.  I'm amazed at all of the different looks that can be achieved with this set. 

So what do you think?  I really like it.....and it is clean & simple, yet elegant.  Depending on what else I end up coming up with for cards, this might be a card that I use for my upcoming 'All Occasions' card classes that I am hosting later this month.  This card could easily be a wedding, anniversary, birthday or for almost any occasion.  I think the accents with the little flowers & pearls & then the Whisper White Organza ribbon just really dress it up.

stamp set:  'First Sight' & 'Perfect Pairings' (SAB choice)
card stock:  Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black & Whisper White
ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Banner Triple Punch, Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (small flower), Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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The boys were feeling much better yesterday!  It is amazing what an antibiotic can do.  I hope they slept good last night.  And I hope we are all on the uphill side. 

Masen hung out with G'ma last night while his daddy & Papa worked in the shop & his mom was at a meeting.  When he left I burnt the midnight oil stamping!

This morning I'm off to pick up the boys for the day.  Deke is gone again today....he has 2 meetings again.  When the boys leave we'll spend our night working late on the farm together, as tonight is my farmer night helping Deke.

I hope you have a wonderful Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

My 'Flowering Fields' 12x12 Framed Sampler!

Here is my 12x12 Framed Sampler I made using the Sale-a-bration set- 'Flowering Fields'.  The colors match the decor in my living room/dinning room, so if I choose to do so, I can leave it out all year round.  Look closely at the images I stamped from the set- 'Timeless Textures' on the background of the Whisper White squares.   I wanted to add more dimension to it. 

stamp sets:  'Flowering Fields' (SAB) & 'Timeless Textures'
card stock:  Kraft- 12x12; Whisper White- 8 1/2 x 8 1/2; Basic Black- 8 x 8; Crumb Cake- 9 squares= 2 1/4 x 2 1/4; Whisper White-9 squares= 2x2
ink:  Crumb Cake, Archival Basic Black
markers:  Hello Honey, Old Olive 
other:  Clear Wink of Stella & Burlap Ribbon (3 strings)- 8" for ribbon, dimensionals

How did I do that?

• Using the Crumb Cake ink pad & 'Timeless Textures' stamp sets- I used different stamps from this set & stamped over the top of each of the 2x2 Whisper White squares
• Using the faint line image stamp from 'Timeless Textures' & the Crumb Cake ink pad, I went around the entire outside edge of the 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 Whisper White Square.  
• Using the different  flower/leaf images from 'Flowering Fields', I stamped them using Archival Basic Black ink
• Using Hello Honey & Old Olive markers I colored in the flower & leaves.
• I used the Clear Wink of Stella over the Hello Honey flowers.

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Yesterday was another long day with the boys being sick.  I took the 3 Seeley boys to the dr.  They all got medicine for ear infections & coughs & hopefully they are all better soon.  Thankfully Deke was home to work on the farm all day today (his only day he is here all week), so he stayed with Masen for the 2 hours I was gone to the dr with the other boys.   Last night when Masen went home I burnt the midnight oil stamping!  

This morning I'm off to go pick up the boys for the day.  I hope they slept good last night & we have a good day today.  When everyone leaves tonight I'll be spending my night burning the midnight oil stamping again.

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

This weeks "WEEKLY DEALS"- March 1-7, 2016!

Stampin' Up! -First Sight'

Here is another quick & simple card.  I think it turned out really cute though!  I needed a special card to send to a special lady & this is what I came up with.  I hope she likes it when she gets it in the mail this week.

stamp set:  'First Sight'
card stock:  Blushing Bride, Basic Black, Whisper White
designer paper:  Love Blossoms Paper Stack (6x6)
ink:  Basic Black
other:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (small flower), Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the boys.  Their coughs were a little better, so we put off taking them to the dr.....hoping they slept good last night & are on the uphill side to getting better.  If not I'll run them to the dr today.

Tonight when the 3 boys leave we'll take Masen & run to Fairfield.  Deke's ring didn't end up being done on Saturday for us to go get, so hoping it is done today when I call about it & we can get it back.

I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping again tonight!  I've been a stampin' fool & still have lots more creating to do for all of my upcoming March classes!

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