Stampin' Up!- 'Best Bird'

Wow!  Check out this cute bird!!  I colored him using the "Gold" Wink of Stella pen!  It is just beautiful in person, with the sparkle & shine added to it!

Look at this card & check out the fun fold.  It is the exact same layout that I used for my 'Baby Bear' card- click here to see it!  All I did was change the stamp set!  I really like the way it turned out.

stamp set:  'Best Bird'
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
ink:  Black Memento Pad, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Suede
other:  Bow Builder Punch, Dimensionals, "Gold" Wink of Stella, Metallic Enamel Dots

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Yesterday I went to get my hair cut (yep- it is short again), and the twins went with me.  Afterwards we went to get ice cream & home to play a bit.  Then I spent the rest of the day/night just a stamping away!  I've been a busy bee getting ready to leave for a stamping event for the weekend with a few of my demonstrator friends.  
 

We are headed out this morning to Champaign, Illinois to spend our weekend stamping.  Tonight we have a shoe box card swap event.  This bird card is what I created for that swap.  I hope everyone likes it!  I am really looking forward to seeing some of my demonstrator friends & spend the weekend stamping & sharing with them. 

I do not know if I'll have access to the internet at our hotel or not......so if I do I'll be posting each day.  If I don't I'll post on Monday morning, as we get home on Sunday evening.  So be sure to check back by when you can- as I have some more cute projects to share that we're doing this weekend!

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

Stampin' Up!- 'Flourishing Phrases'

Wow- here is a beautiful card made using the awesome 'Flourishing Phrases' stamp set!  This stamp set has some beautiful images, along with a ton of awesome words!!!!

This card was also one of the ones everyone joining me at my monthly July classes got to make.  

I think it is just stunning & so elegant!  AND it is a fun fold too!  

stamp set:  'Flourishing Phrases'& ' Gorgeous Grunge'
card stock:  Tip Top Taupe, Flirty Flamingo, Very Vanilla
ink:  Tip Top Taupe
other:  Big Shot, New Platform, Precision Plate, Flourish Thinlits, Magnetic Platform, Layering Oval Framelits, Dimensionals, Basic Pearls, Fine Tip Glue, Tear & Tape Adhesive

This is what the card looks like opened up.  Did you notice the lattice thinlit image across the top.  WOW!

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Yesterday was a busy day with all 5 of my boys!!  They had a fun time together.  We played outside for about 2 hours & were on the go the whole time.  I bet they all slept good last night.  I know G'ma was sure tired.

I burnt the midnight oil stamping though!!  As I've been a busy bee getting ready for an upcoming stamping event that I have this weekend.  I am excited about getting to go to Illinois & attend a stamping event that my demonstrator friends- Julie & Meg are hosting.  And I'm also honored to be a presenter at their event too, as I get to share about my Stampin' Up! business with all of the other demonstrators that will be in attendance there.  Plus I have 4 demonstrator friends that will be joining me too.  So we are going to have a fun girls weekend of stamping, stamping & more stamping!  This is going to be kind of like a mini convention for us!

Deke is off early this morning to chore & then he'll head to Ottumwa for a meeting.  I'm up early to get my walk done & a few things done before the 3 Seeley boys get here.  We are going to make cookies, as I promised Brody yesterday that we would do that today.  When they leave I'll be a stampin' fool- finishing up all of my swaps, shoe box swaps & things for my presentation.

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Swirly Bird'

Here is a fun z fold card that everyone joining me last week for my monthly July classes got to make.  I used the beautiful new Sweet Sugarplum & Peekaboo Peach In Colors.  It is clean & simple, yet very modern. 

These flowers are just a peek at some of the awesome stamps that are in this cool new 'Swirly Bird' stamp set.  Talk about alot of different possibilities- this stamp set has many!

stamp sets:  'Swirly Bird' & 'Timeless Touches'
card stock:  Sweet Sugarplum, Peekaboo Peach, Whipser White
ink:  Sweet Sugarplum, Peekaboo Peach, Pear Pizzazz
other:  2" Circle Punch, Sweet Sugarplum Ruched Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Wink of Stella, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Here is a top view photo of the card opened up!

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Masen was the only one that ended up spending the day with me yesterday.  Brayden went to play with his cousins at his other grandma's home, so the Seeley boys didn't end up coming either then.  Masen went home at 10:00 last night- as Sarah had a meeting & Nathan was on the KBOE race show.  Masen is now a mover & climber & he goes everywhere!  And he is into everything!  Oh my how he has changed in the past 4 days.  In 3 weeks he'll be 1 year old.  That is hard to believe.  I've got to somehow find time to get his birthday invites done.  We have the sample one created & I have them all printed off.....now to get them cut, stamped & assembled!

I was beat last night & got a few things done after Masen left, but not near enough.  I will forsure be burning the midnight oil tonight when all of the boys go home.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for meetings.  I'll spend my day with all 5 boys.  Hopefully it will be nice enough we can go outside to play.

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

SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Baby Bear'

Oh my.....this little bear is just absolutely adorable isn't he!  I think he is just so cute & so cuddly looking! 

This bear is actually a 3 step stamp, but I only used 2 of the stamp images when I created this card.

I stamped the solid image part of the bear in Crumb Cake ink & then I stamped the shadowing parts of the bear over it, using Soft Suede ink.

Why did I chose these colors for this card?  I thought the card could then be used for more multiple purposes other than just a baby card, if I made it more generic looking, rather than using the traditional blue or pink for a baby card. 

I added a little tab on the edge of it.  Can you guess what punch I used to make that?

Here is what the card looks like opened up.  

The punch I used for the tab on the edge is the Bow Builder Punch.  Cool huh!  I am always trying to think of different uses for different products so we can get the most use out of them! 

stamp set:  'Baby Bear'
cardstock:  Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
ink:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Real Red
other:  Bow Builder Punch, Paper Snips, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Sweet & Sassy Framelits (for small heart), Brights Enamel Dots (Real Red), Dimensionals, Glue Dots
 

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I was home alone most of the day yesterday & a busy beaver.  I worked outside for about 3 hours in the morning.  Then spent the rest of my day doing farm bookwork & placing SU! orders, etc.

I burnt the midnight oil stamping!!  I am going to spend the weekend in Illinois at a stamping event, where I'll be a presenter.  We'll be leaving on Friday morning!  Friday evening we have a shoe box swap & then all day Saturday is the Impeckable Stamping School Event.  

This morning I'm up early to walk & get ready for the boys.  I think all 5 of them are going to be here today.  Tonight there is a special USRA Race in Osky- so we'll all be headed over there to cheer on Nathan.  Masen will be going with me, as Sarah has a meeting & Brayden has swim team- but hopefully they be at the races before the features start.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE 

A lot of little flowers!

Here are alot of little flowers!  Check out this designer paper!  

This is a quicky card I made.  Check out the new ribbon & new Layering Squares Framelits, along with the words from the 'Designer Tin of Cards' stamp set. 

stamp set:  'Designer Tin of Cards'
card stock:  Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White
designer paper:  Affectionately Yours (12x12) DSP
ink:  Watermelon Wonder
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Squares Framelits, May Flowers Framelits (little flower), White Perfect Accents, Watermelon Wonder 5/8" Mini Striped Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a full day of stamping!!  I had a great time sharing & am so happy to see all that joined me.

Last night I hurried home from my 2 stamp classes, just in time for Deke & I to make it to my friend Chris's, moms visitation.  Chris & I went to High School together & were both from Gibson, so I've known her for years.  She moved back to this area last fall & comes to stamp with me now some.  I am so happy we went, as it was great to see some of her family that I hadn't seen in years.  My heart goes out all of them, as they are in my thoughts & prayers.  When we got home I crashed, as I was just beat. 

Deke is off early this morning to chore & then he'll head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to go on a walk, unload my car full of stamping stuff & spend my day catching up on farm stuff & then placing stamp orders, etc.  Brayden & Masen went to their other Grandma's today to play with their cousins from Illinois.  Tomorrow all 5 boys will be here with me.

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

Stampin' Up!- "Seaside Shores"

Check out these cut little fishy!  This is another one of the cards that everyone joining me for my July monthly classes will be making this weekend.  They are pretty cute!  I used the Clear Wink of Stella pen on the bubbles & the white lines of both fish & it looks super cute in person to see the little shimmer! 

stamp sets:  'Seaside Shores', Time of Year', 'Banners for You'
card stock:  Dapper Denim, Soft Sky, Mint Macaron, Whisper White
ink:  Dapper Denim, Mint Macaron, Calypso Coral
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Squares Framelits, Bunch of Banners Framelits, New Platform, Seaside Embossing folder, Paper Snips, Clear Wink of Stella


This card was the favorite card this month of many of my stampers!!  It would make an awesome scrapbook page too! 

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I spent my whole day/night stamping  yesterday!  I had a class yesterday morning & got to visit & stamp with everyone.  Then I was a card stock cutting machine- getting ready for today's 2 classes. 

I'm off to load up the car & head out soon.  Lorrie & Chris are our hostesses this month.  We have a big group joining us & I can't wait to see everyone & stamp!

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Jar of Love' - Stampin' Up!

Wow- what an awesome stamp set this is.  This jar has many things that it could be full of.  Check out this new stamp set on page. 75 in the catalog.  How about adding a lightening bug, fish, other flowers, hearts, etc.

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me this weekend will be making.  Check out the new Delicate White Doilies.  And how about the new Classic Label punch!  

I shadow stamped the flowers to get some darker & some lighter ones, adding pearls to the center of some of them.  

stamp set:  'Jar of Love'
card stock:  Calypso Coral, Pear Pizzazz, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
ink:  Soft Sky, Pear Pizzazz, Calypso Coral, Black Memento
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, New Platform, Everyday Jars Frametlis, Linen Thread, Classic Label Punch, Basic Pearls, Delicate White Doilies, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

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I had several that joined me at our home last night to stamp!  We all enjoyed a fun time together!  This morning I'm gearing up for more to come stamp with me here at our home.  They will soon be here.  I am looking forward to getting to stamp & visit with everyone.

This afternoon/evening I'll be a cutting fool, as I'll be getting ready for my 2 stamp classes I have tomorrow too.  

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- More 'Flourishing Phrases'!

Here is some more 'Flourishing Phrases'.  I've needed a bunch of thank you card & sympathy cards lately, so this is what I made for them.  It is clean & simple......but very elegant!  Oh how the Silver Foil paper just shines.

stamp sets:  'Flourishing Phrases'

card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Smoky Slate, Silver Foil (12x12)

ink:  Smoky Slate

other:  Big Shot, Layering Oval Framelits, dimensionals

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We had a long day yesterday.....I worked on the farm from 6:00 until about 9:30 yesterday morning & then Masen spend the rest of the day with me.  We went town & enjoyed watching the twins at their swim lessons.  They both jumped off the diving board!!  

Then last night we all went to the Expo (County Fair) together.   We walked through the barns so that the boys could see all of the animals, ate yummy smoked pork chops for supper, watched the talent show & then the queen contest.  It is the 40th Anniversary of the Expo, so Deke was honored for being a past Expo Board Member & Manda was honored for being the 2005 Expo Queen.  Our different 4-H groups  throughout the County have a big flower pot auction for their yearly fund raiser.  So Nathan & Deke both bought a pot of flowers.   We got home about 11:00, fed the animals & called it a night. 

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to Ottumwa for the day for a meeting.  I think I'm home alone.  I will be a card stock cutting machine, getting everything cut & ready for my 4 monthly classes that I have coming up this weekend. 

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone that is joining me here at our home to stamp tonight!  Now to get everything all set up & ready for them!

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Foxy Friends'= a kitty!

Oh my GOSH!  I love this stamp set & coordinating punch!!  It is just absolutely adorable!!  There are sooo many different things that you can create with it!

I LOVE kitties!  And my first cat I ever had was a gray kitty.  Her name was Whiskers & she lived with us for over 21 years.  I had her before I ever had Deke & our kids!  The day I lost her was absolutely heart breaking for me.  

So.....here is Whiskers!  What do you think of this card?

stamp sets:  'Foxy Friends'  & 'Badges & Banners'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Smoky Slate
designer paper: Foxy Friends
ink:  Smoky Slate
other:  Big Shote, Layering Circles Thinlits, Fox Builder Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Duet Banner Punch, Smoky Slate 1/8" Stitched Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue Pen

And check it out here!!  It is a fun fold too!!!  I just love it!!!! 

This is one of the cards that everyone joining me for my July monthly classes will be making this week!  Hope they all like it as much as I do.

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Yesterday I enjoyed my day with Masen.  The 3 Seeley boys ended up going to their other grandma's for the day to play with their cousin Lily.   Manda came out to help me all afternoon & we designed Masen's birthday invite, plus Brody & Drakes birthday invite too!  I will post them for you to see sometime next month!  They are both really cute! 

Deke worked late on the farm & I burnt the midnight oil stamping.

This morning we are off early, as I am a farmer helping Deke sell a load of hogs.  Masen will be here today too.  I have some errands to run in town, so we might go see the boys all at the pool during their swim lessons.  

Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil cutting card stock again.  

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

Stampin' Up!- 'Floral Phrases'

Here is a clean & simple card using the 'Floral Phrases' stamp set & coordinating designer paper called Floral Boutique.  This designer paper is just absolutely gorgeous!  I love every single sheet of it!  And I can honestly say that is not true with most packages of DSP.  This is just an awesome Suite that Stampin' Up! has in this years catalog on pages 76 & 77!

stamp set:  'Floral Phrases'
card stock:  Night of Navy, Whisper White, Dapper Denim
designer paper:  Floral Boutique (12x12)
ink:  Night of Navy
other:  Triple Banner Punch, Dimensionals

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I had a busy day with boys yesterday!  It is always fun to see the little cousins get together though & play.   I am glad that Lawson & Baylor got to come visit us!  We don't get to see them very often. 

Last night the guys worked late in the shop on the race car.  I made supper & took it up there & we all ate together.  I worked on wrapping ribbon the rest of the night, as the backed ordered In Color ribbons for my In Color Bundles finally arrived!  Yeah- so everyone I am seeing this week at my classes, that ordered them last month will get them all now!

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for a little bit & then spend the rest of the day in Mount Pleasant for a meeting.  

I'm up early this morning to get ready for the boys.  Masen will be here early, as Nathan has an early meeting.  The 3 Seeley boys will be here after their swim lessons.

Tonight I'll burn the midnight oil cutting card stock for all of this weeks classes!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Badges & Banners'

Wow- check this out!  It is a catalog case (using a different color).  Open up your catalog to page 89 & look at the card there.  It is clean & simple! 

This is a card that I made all of the guys in my life- Deke, Dick (my step dad), Dave (my father in law), Nathan (our son) & Steve (our son in law)- for Father's Day!

stamp set:  'Badges & Banners'
stamp set:  Dapper Denim, Whisper White
designer paper:  In Color 2016-2018 Paper Stack (12x12)
ink:  Dapper Denim
other: Best Badge Punch, Duet Banner Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a full day of bookwork for the farm & stamps too.  

Today I was to be on Jury Duty, but thankfully the case just got settled!  So I will be home & have a busy day with boys.  My 2 great-nephews (Lawson & Baylor) are going to be here today too, along with Masen.  

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

Stampin' Up!- Flourish Thinlits!

Another "Oh happy day" card.  This is a cool stamp with with big bold words.  And these words can be used for many different occasions too.

Check out the pretty flower here.  It is from the stamp set- 'Flourishing Phrases'.  I also used the coordinating Flourish Thinlits.   

The stamped flower was fussy cut with scissors, as there isn't a framlit or punch for it.  But is pretty & worth is to cut out. 

stamp sets:  'Flourishing Phrases' & 'Scenic Sayings'
card stock:  Peekabook Peach, Basic Black, Very Vanilla
ink:  Archival Basic Black 
other:  Big Shot, Precision Plate, New Platform, Flourish Thinlits, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue Pen, Paper Snips

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Yesterday was a fun day of stamping with everyone at my class.  Everyone went home with a ton of ideas & got to use lots of new products from the catalog.  Leslie was a wonderful hostesses.  And I thank Brooke & Dena for staying to help us clean up too.

 

Deke is off early this morning to chore & then head to his weekly board meeting.  He'll be home for lunch & chore again & head out for 2 more meetings that he has in Fairfield late this afternoon/evening.  

 

I will be working on farm books all morning.  When I get them done I'll be working on getting ready for my upcoming 4 other stamp classes that I have this week.  

 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Oh happy day- using 'Swirly Bird'

Check out this bright card!!   I used the new Rich Razzleberry Ombre ink pad here! What a cool & modern stamp set this is!

stamp sets:  'Scenic Sayings' & 'Swirly Bird'
card stock:  Rich Razzleberry, Emerald Envy, Whisper White
ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Rich Razzleberry Ombre pad, Emerald Envy
other:  Emerald Envy ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dot

I spent my whole day/night yesterday stamping & cutting card stock!  I'll be heading out this morning for my monthly class in N. Liberty.  Leslie is our hostess this month!  I can't wait to see everyone & spend our time stamping together.  I have some cute cards created for them to make.  I'll be sharing them later this week here on my blog!

I still have alot I need to get done before I walk out the door though.......I'll update this post & yesterdays too- sometime soon.

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

More 'Flourishing Phrases' & coordinating Flourish Thinlits!

OH wow!  I love this card!  It is another one using the 'Flourishing Phrases' & coordinating Flourish Thinlits.  Isn't this an elegant card!  Are you getting tired of seeing this set yet?  Gosh- there are just so many possibilities. 

stamp set:  'Flourishing Phrases'
card stock:  Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White
designer paper:  Regals Collection Designer Paper Stack (12x12)
ink:  Elegant Eggplant
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Ovals Thinlits, New Platform, Precision Plate, Flourish Thinlits, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue

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I spent the whole day/night working on stamping stuff yesterday!  Today I'll be home a stamping away too.  I think the boys will be here for awhile this afternoon.  Nathan is racing in Eldon tonight, but I won't be able to go.....we'll see how much I get done today.  

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

A GREAT VIDEO on cutting with the Big Shot!

What a GREAT VIDEO to watch from our Stampin' Up! home office on cutting with your Big Shot.  Holly shares awesome information about how to make your "sandwiches"- as to  which one to use with framelits, thinlits & embossing folders!  She uses the cool NEW platform too!  

If you have a Big Shot, you'll want to be sure you take the time to watch this!

Click on the arrow below to watch it!