A big rose!

Here is a very simple, yet elegant rose card.  When playing with this set for my upcoming All Occasions class I was trying to make something that could work for many different occasions & this is what I came up with.  I really like it!!!  

Isn't it pretty!  It reminds me of something my Grandma would like.

stamp sets:  'Rose Garden' & 'Sunburst Sayings'
card stock:  Rose Red, Basic Black, Whisper White
ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Extra Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals

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WOW- what a busy week it has been here getting ready for my big class I have tomorrow!  I pretty much cut card stock all day/night yesterday- except for a couple hours when I went out to help Deke on the farm with the piggies.  It was late when I went to bed again too.....but I got alot done.

It is just Brayden here today again with us.  He & Papa are going to Wellman to check out everything at Duwa's Farm Auction this morning.  I'll be a card stock cutting fool again!!  And then I'm going to be a busy bee cooking tonight!  

Gotta run.....
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

More flowers!

Here is another one of the cards for my All Occasions Card Class.  I tried to think of a different way to layer the Extra Large Oval Punch.  And I wanted to use the Lace Trim too- which works best when it is wrapped around or through something.  

stamp set:  'Rose Wonder'
card stock:  Early Espresso, Delightful Dijon & Whisper White
ink:  Early Espresso, Delightful Dijon
other:  Extra Large Oval Punch, Decorative Label Punch, 1/8" Circle Handheld Punch, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, Delightful Dijon Lace Trim

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We had a busy day yesterday.  We ran errands yesterday morning.  Then Susie's Hair Hut was open & I got Drake, Brody & Trey's hair all cut.  We colored Easter eggs & made cookies too!  They had fun!  It was too windy & chilly to go outside to play so we made the most of keeping busy inside.  Last night Deke worked late in the field.  And I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock.

Sigourney has no school today, as they are on Spring Break!  So I have the day off of work from my normal daytime job-- but will switch hats & spend my whole day cutting card stock, getting ready for my big class I have on Saturday!  Then tonight I'll switch hats again & be a farmer helping Deke outside on our farm.

Brayden will be here later this morning & spend the day with us.  He is looking forward to helping Papa on the farm!!  

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

These are the Sale-a-bration items still available until 3/31!!!

More flowers!!

Love this stamp set!!  This is a pretty spring card too!  I used flower images from the Sale-a-bration set- 'What I Love'.  Check out these cute words & neat font.  This is the Occasions Catalog set- 'Greatest Greetings'.

This is another one of the cards everyone joining me at my All Occasions Card Class will be making.  

stamp sets:  'What I Love' (SAB choice) & 'Greatest Greetings'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Watermelon Wonder
inks:  Watermelon Wonder, Garden Green
other:  Watermelon Wonder Lace Trim, Banner Punch, Dimensionals, Basic Pearls

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The boys were so excited that they all got to ride in the tractor with Papa in the field for awhile yesterday!  Last night when they went home I rode with Deke for awhile when I took his supper to the field & then burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock.

This morning I'm off to go pick up all of my boys!  Tonight when they go home I'll be burning the midnight oil again cutting card stock.  If it rains/snows like is predicted- then Deke will be in the house tonight & he can help me do some Big Shot things.  

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

This weeks "WEEKLY DEALS"- March 22-28, 2016!

Stampin' Up! 'First Sight'

Here is a pretty vintage style card.  I used the 'First Sight' stamp set & created the backed ground on the Whisper White card stock using the Archival Basic Black ink pad.

stamp set:  'First Sight'
card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Cherry Cobbler
ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Whisper White Organza Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Banner Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack (Small Flower), Dimensionals, Glue Dots

It was a busy day with the boys yesterday.  I did get both Steve & Nathan's hair cut.  Then went out to help Deke for an hour or so outside.  I burnt the midnight oil working on stamping stuff!

I'm off early this morning to pick up all of the boys!  Deke is home to work on the farm all day & hopes to be working in the field.  If this happens like he has planned then he'll take each boy with him for awhile so that they can ride in the tractor.  

Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil again working on cutting card stock!!

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

Beautiful Spring flowers!!

Here is one of the cards that everyone joining me for my monthly March classes this month got to make!  This card makes me think of Spring!!  

It is a fun Z Fold.  Check out the cute little tab on the side of it using the Note Tag Punch.  And I love the little White Accent I put onto it too. 

I colored the flowers with ink pads & aqua painters onto the Shimmery White card stock.  

stamp set:  'Helping Me Grow'
card stock:  Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Shimmery White 
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Old Olive, Calypso Coral & Hello Honey
other:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Large Oval Punch, Note Tag Punch, White Accents, Calypso Coral ribbon, Aqua Painters, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday morning my sister Beckie, niece Ginny, Manda & Trey came out to our home & we designed Ginny's graduation invitations!  When they left I got all of my things unloaded from our 2 vehicles from Saturdays big card class.  I then made a quick trip to Iowa City to see my friend Judy & take her some cards!  When I got home from there I worked outside helping Deke.  It was late when we got in & made supper.  I then burnt the midnight oil trying to get caught up on things.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm off early to go pick up all of my boys for the day.  Tonight Susie's Hair Hut is open for business.  We'll see how many hair cuts I get done.  Steve & Nathan both have appointments....but all of the guys in our family need theirs done.  When I'm done cutting hair I'll be burning the midnight oil cutting card stock for my (other) upcoming All Occassions card class that I have this Saturday. 

Gotta run......

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

A heart card!

Here is another one of the cards I created for my All Occasions card classes.  I thought this could be a good card for many different occasions- wedding, birthday, valentines day, anniversary, birthday, etc.  This stamp set is very elegant. 

stamp set:  'Bloomin' Love'
card stock:  Basic Black, Real Red Whisper White
ink:  Real Red
other:  Big Shot, Happy Heart Embossing Folder, Basic Pearls, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dot

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Wow- I had a LONG day yesterday full of stamping!  It was late last night when I got home.  We had a great day stamping though!  I'm so glad that so many could join me.  It was a fun time though had by all!!!  Everyone created 40 All Occasions cards to take home with them!!

I'm up early this morning as I have tons of boxes & laundry baskets of supplies to get carried in from my car & unpacked from yesterdays stamp camp.  My sister & niece are coming to our home soon & we're making Ginny's graduation invites!  So I'm going to have another full day of stamping!!

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

I LOVE this!

Here is one of the cards everyone joining me for my All Occasions Card Class will be making today (& next Saturday too)!!  I love this card......the stamp set, the colors & the layout is just too cute too with the tag down the middle.  And how about the cute layering of the punches too- LOVE it!

stamp set:  'Flowering Fields' (Sale-a- bration choice) & 'Birthday Blossoms'
card stock:  Pear Pizzazz, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
ink:  Archival Basic Black,
markers:  Wisteria Wonder & Pear Pizzazz
other:  Big Shot, Elegant Dots Embossing Folder, Wisteria Wonder 1/2" Seam Binding ribbon, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Clear Wink of Stella Pen, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, 1 3/8"Circle Punch, Label Bracket Punch, 2" Circle Punch

I'd like to give credit for the cute layering using the Label Bracket Punch to my Stampin' Sister- Lyssa.  What a cool idea!!  And who would have thought that just turning the punch a quarter of a turn than what it shows in the catalog on pg. 166- would give it such a different look!  I LOVE it!  (Can I say that too many times?)

I had a busy day with my boys yesterday!!  They were troopers this week for me.  Hopefully it is nice enough the first part of next week & I promised them we'd go to What Cheer to play in the park & get suckers at the bank!!  That is a couple of their favorite things to do!!  I think Brody asks almost every morning if we can go to the park & get suckers at the bank.  (big smiles)

When the boys all left last night Deke & I went to South English to set up tables & chairs.  We also took a card load with all of the projects over & I got them all set up!  When we got home we mixed up chicken casseroles (my grandma Cox's yummy recipe that you refrigerate over night) & the rest of the food for today's class.  I then finished sorting orders, packing up & getting all of the little last minute details all done.  I have another full car load to take over with me this morning!

I'm off to South English soon & I'm looking forward to spending my day stamping with a great group of friends!!!  I hope they like all of the cards I created for them to stamp with me today!

I'm sure it will be late when I get home tonight.  I'll have to clean up & load everything & unload everything & unpack the car & think about gearing up for next Saturday's All Occasions Card Class in Hiawatha.

Deke will be home all day & is hoping the weather cooperates & he'll be in the field all day/night pumping.  He worked on getting the tractor, stirrer, pump & everything all ready this week in between all of his meetings & taking care of the piggies. 

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

Some cute baby cards!

Here are a couple of cute baby cards.  For my All Occasions class each year I do a variety of different cards.  I always try to do a pink & a blue baby card.  This is the one that I designed for this year.  This giraffe is from the set- 'Zoo Babies'.  This set has been around awhile & I've used it many, many times.  Although this is the first time I've ever used the giraffe.  He fits perfectly on the Ornate Tag Topper Punch.  

Did you notice that these cards are cut exactly the same, same stamp sets (different words) & I layered them differently.  I'm not sure which I like better.  I think that the pink one that is an asymmetrical layout is probably my favorite.  

I will share more detail about these cards soon.  I'm still going 100 mph getting everything all done & ready for my 1st All Occasions class that is on Saturday!!  When the boys went home last night I was a farmer & worked outside helping Deke.  When we got in he made supper for us & I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock.  

This morning Deke is off to chore & then has a meeting in Ottumwa today.  I'm off to go pick up my boys & spend my day with them.  Late this afternoon Deke & I will head to South English to set up tables & chairs.  We'll take a car load of supplies & things with us as I gear up for tomorrow's big annual event.

Tonight when we get home I'll spend my evening in the kitchen preparing food for everyone & then finish cutting card stock & packing up!!

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

A cute CHICK!

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!!!  

I wish I would have had time to created a cute green shamrock card.....it was on list of things to do- but I didn't get that far, I'm sorry.  
 
But check out this cute chick card I made.  It is similar to the one shown on pg. 10 of the Sale-a-bration catalog.  I changed it some.....but I got my inspiration from there.  I think he is adorable!  I did fussy cut the chick out with my Paper Snips though.  I stamped the chick using the Archival Basic Black ink pad onto Crushed Curry card stock & then cut him out.  

stamp set:  'Honeycomb Happiness'- Sale-a-bration choice
card stock:  Bermuda Bay, Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Real Red
designer paper:  It's My Party 12x12 Designer Series Paper Stack
ink:  Archival Basic Black
markers:  Bermuda Bay (bow on balloon), Crushed Curry (feet), Pumpkin Pie (beak)
other:  Bermuda Bay Twine, Owl Punch (for the 3 small hearts), Balloon Bouquet Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Paper Snips

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A busy bee is what I've been.  It was another short night here.  We got groceries & then I cut card stock into the wee hours this morning again.

I'm off to go pick up the boys & spend my day with them today.  Tonight when they all go home I'm a farmer helping Deke outside, as we sell a load of hogs & do things.  When we get in from the farm I'll be a card stock cutting machine again!!

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

It's a sneak peek of my 'All Occasions' card class!

Here is a sneak peek at the 20 cards everyone joining me for my upcoming 'All Occasions' card classes will be making!!!  

I will be posting each of these cards separately in the next few weeks with details.  So be sure to check back again. 

I've been a card stock cutting machine & burning the midnight oil alot lately, getting ready for these classes.  Last night I sent out my confirmation email to everyone that is signed up & joining me for this Saturday's class.  Woo Hoo!  I can't wait for everyone to spend the day with me stamping!!  We're gonna have lots of fun & everyone will be going home with lots of cards!

This morning Deke is off early to chore.  He is then headed to the office for a bit & then has a meeting later.  I'm off to pick up my boys for the day!  Tonight when they all go home we're running to Osky to get all of the groceries I need to make the food for this Saturday's class.  When we get home I'll be a card stock cutting machine again.  I am hoping I can talk Deke into doing some Big Shot cutting for me too. 

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

SUSIE

This weeks "Weekly Deals"- March 15-21, 2016!

'Pedal Pushers'

Here is another one of the cards that everyone joining me at my March classes last week made.  This stamp set is another one of the Sale-a-bration choices & it is so sweet!

stamp  set:  'Pedal Pushers' & 'Sunburst Sayings'
card stock:  Smoky Slate, Whisper White
designer paper:  Neutrals Paper Stack (Smoky Slate)
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Crumb Cake
markers:  Real Red, Smoky Slate,  Soft Suede
other:  Washi Label Punch, Aqua Painter, Dimensionals, Smoky Slate Baker's Twine, Tea Lace Doilies

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Wow- we have a very busy week here.  I have lots of cutting to now get all done.  My cards for my upcoming All Occasions classes are all created!  And the are all so CUTE!!  Gosh......I can't wait for everyone to come make them with me the next 2 weekends.

Last night I burnt the midnight oil stamping after the boys went home!  And the guys worked late in the shop.

This morning I'm off to go pick up all of the boys for the day.  Yesterday we got to play outside some.  I'm hoping the weather is nice enough again today that we'll get to go out again.  When the boys leave tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil again- cutting card stock this time!!

Gotta run.....

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

A beautiful bunch of flowers!

This is another card that everyone joining me to stamp last week for my monthly March classes got to make.  I love it!  These stemmed flowers bunch came from the stamp set- 'Number of Years'.

Isn't the gold foil doily behind it just beautiful!!  I had a really hard time trying to design this card.  As you probably have noticed I usually add words to the front of my cards.  Why?  I don't know.....guess just an old habit.....and thanks to my daughter she finally convinced me that this card looked better without any words on the front of it.  

stamp set:  'Number of Years'
card stock:  Gold Foil, Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White
designer paper:  2014-2016 In Color DSP
ink:  Mossy Meadow & Blackberry Bliss
other:  Big Shot, Softly Falling Embossing Folder, Basic Pearls, Bitty Butterfly Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Metallic Foil Doilies, Dimensionals, Glue Dot

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I had a full weekend of stamping!!  Yesterday was a fun day with everyone at my classes!  Darla & Ruth were great hostesses with yummy treats.

I burnt the midnight oil stamping last night when I got home.  I'm working on my upcoming 'All Occasions' card classes that I'm having the next 2 weekends.  I'll be a stamping fool this week!!!  And a card cutting machine too!

Deke is off this morning to chore & head to his weekly board meeting.  I'm off to go pick up my boys & spend my day with them.  When they leave tonight I'll be stamping  fool "again"!!!  
 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE