A little bunny!

Here is the Easter card that I made the our 5 boys.  They are clean & simple.....yep- that is all I had time to whip up on Sunday morning. 

It is a tall skinny one & fit in a large mailing envelope.  They all liked the cottonball tail & the tall grass he was in.  

stamp sets:  'Friends & Flowers' & 'Easter Lamb' (for words)
card stock:  Pool Party, Old Olive, Whisper White
ink:  Archival Basic Gray & Blushing Bride
marker:  Basic Gray
other:  Fringe Scissors, 2" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Festive Flower Builder Punch, Dimensionals, Glue dots, Pencil eraser (to make the little circles on his cheeks)

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The boys had fun coloring Easter Eggs last week too!

Brody, Drake & Trey

I made them take off their shirts so that we didn't get any coloring on them.

Yesterday I had to run to town to get some allergy meds, so ended up meeting Deke, Manda, Steve & the boys for pizza at Georges.  I then ran to the recycle center & bank too.  Then home to try to catch up on things.  Last night Deke & I made a quick trip over to Osky to a family friends visitation (Joan Hughes).  I did bookwork all night- trying to catch up on farm books.

This morning I'm off to pick up all of my boys for the day!!  Tonight when they leave I'll be burning the midnight oil working on stamping stuff.

Deke is home to work on the farm today.  He has piggies to take to the locker, feed to grind & outside lots to get cleaned off. 

If the weather is decent & guys get the cars all ready- they plan to do a few practice laps at the track tonight.  As tomorrow night is the 1st official racing night in Osky at the Southern Iowa Speedway.  

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

RETIRING 2014-2016 IN Color Products!

Woo Hoo!

Here is another one of the cards I created for my All Occasions Card Class.  This little chick is cute!

stamp set:  'Honeycomb Happiness' & 'Party Pants' (Sale-a-bration choices)
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: Owl Punch (for the 2 small hearts), Balloon Bouquet Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Paper Snips

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We had a full day yesterday.  It was a nice Easter brunch with Deke's family.  Then home to work on the farm all afternoon/evening with Deke.  Steve came out to help us & we got a bunch of pigs sorted & moved.  Deke worked late last night trying to get caught up with grinding feed & everything.   

Deke is off early today to chore & head to the courthouse.  He has his weekly board meeting this morning & then another meeting this afternoon.  So it will be late afternoon when he gets home to head back out to the farm & will be late when he gets into the house.  

Manda has her last day of Spring Break today, so she will be home with their boys.  The other 2 Wood boys will be home with their Great G'ma & G'pa Greeson today, as they are visiting from Missouri.  So I'm planning to be home alone all day.  I have TONS of stamp stuff to get unpacked & put away from my past 2 All Occasions classes.  And I need to get geared up for my April classes & my big Spring Fling stamp camp.  I had hoped to get alot done yesterday afternoon, but only got a few little things done- today I can go 100 mph (hopefully).

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

Happy Easter!!!

Hippity-Hoppity!  Wishing you all a very Happy Easter!!

Check out this cute little punch art bunny!!  This was one of the cards everyone stamping with me at my monthly March classes got to make.  

It is a pull out- pocket card.  

stamp sets:  'Friends & Flowers', 'Suite Sayings' & 'And Many More'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Mint Macron, Blushing Bride, Whipser White
designer paper:  Birthday Bouquet
ink:  Archival Basic Gray, Blushing Bride
marker:  Basic Gray
other:  Mint Macaron Dotted Lace Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, 1/8" Mini Brad, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Word Window Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Festive Flower Builder Punch, Blender Pens

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Oh what a great All Occasions card class I had yesterday.  I so enjoyed my day stamping with everyone.  I'd say it was almost a perfect event!!  I appreciate all of those that helped me throughout the day for both of my All Occasions card classes the past 2 weekends.  You are all very sweet & dear to my heart!

Last night it was late when we got home from Cedar Rapids.  Brayden & I stopped to pick up a Casey's Pizza for supper.  Thankfully Deke helped me unload the car, do the dishes from today's food & everything.  We were all beat & went to bed & watched the ball games.

This morning we are off to meet Deke's family for an Easter Brunch.  Manda, Steve & their boys will be joining us too.  Brayden is looking forward to seeing all of the other boys.  

I have a long list of things to get done when we get home.  First off I will be putting away & cleaning up everything from the past 2 weekends classes.  I now have boxes of stamps all over mu house!  We'll see how much I get done.  Hopefully alot!

Hoping you can enjoy this special day with your family & friends.

Sending love of love & many blessings to each of you!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

It's My Party!!

Have you noticed the awesome 12x12 Designer Series Paper Stack on pg. 5 in the Occasions Catalog?  It is called- It's My Party!  And it is jam packed full of LOTS of super cute images!!!

Don't you like this card?  This is one of the cards everyone joining me for my All Occasions Card Class will be making today!!  WOO HOO!

stamp set:  Happy Birthday, Everyone (hostess set)
card stock:  Mint Macaron, Whisper White, Basic Black, Crushed Curry
designer paper:  It's My Party
ink: Mint Macaron
other:  Dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Gold Sequins, Banner Punch (little one)

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Oh my......what a long week I've had getting ready for today's big all day stamp class.  I burnt the midnight oil last night again getting everything finished up for it.  Bless my wonderful husband for helping me!  We sure make a good team!  We got almost everything all loaded up in the Traverse last night so that I had less to do this morning.  

 

I'm off early today!  I'll pick up Brayden on my way & he'll be spending the day in Cedar Rapids with Aunt Darci & Maria- so I'm looking forward to enjoying his company in the car.  He stayed with us Thursday night & all day Friday.  He'll stay with us again tonight & part of the day tomorrow too.  We love having him around.  

I'm EXCITED to spend my day stamping with those of you joining me for my All Occasions Class today!  I can't wait for everyone to come make all of the cards I have created & cut for them to make......as they'll all be going home with a ton of finished cards when they leave.  

Gotta run.....

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

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