Check out my cool frames & a NEW Holiday Catalog sneak peek!

Check out my cool frame!  Long story= short.......Nathan had this in his old house & he was going to throw it away.  I brought it home with me & threw away the picture.  Deke had some bird netting in the shed & we put it on the backside of the frame so that I could display my 'Thoughtful Branches' cards in it at my classes this month!  I just love it!  

 

Here are some other of the frames we made too with the bird netting for me to use!

 

 AND here is a NEW Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek for you!!!!!  I love this moose!  

 This cute moose is from the 'Jolly Friends' set.  Check out his Hat!  It was punched out using the new Jolly Hat Builder Punch!  And I love the little Mini Jingle Bell on his hat too!  WOO HOO!  There is alot of new things in the upcoming Holiday Catalog.....and this is just a little sneak peek!

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Last night I worked on swaps & burnt the midnight oil stamping!

This morning I'm off early to meet Kimi & pick up Brayden.  Then we're headed out to help Deke with our new baby piggies that are arriving this morning.  This will be the last time Brayden will get to help on the farm, as school is starting.

Later this morning the other 4 boys will be here to spend the rest of the day with us!  

Tonight when all of the boys go home I will be a stamping again!!

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

Stampin' Up!- 'Shooting Star' Bumble Bee spinner card!

Check out this CUTE spinner card!  This is one of the cards that everyone joining me for my August monthly classes will be making!!  Those that joined us at my class this past Sunday loved it!  I hope everyone else does too!

Stampin' Up! has made making spinner cards so easy to do with our new Sliding Stars Framelits & Foam Adhesive Strips!  

You should see it in person......as the bee wings have Clear Wink of Stella on them & they just sparkle!

I added little White Perfect Accents to the top corner of the card.  But BEFORE I put them on the card I took a Black Sharpie marker & colored them black! 

stamp set:  'Shooting Stars'

card stock:  Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Crumb Cake

designer paper:  Festive Birthday DSP- 12x12

ink:  Archival Basic Black

markers:  Basic Black, Crushed Curry

other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Sliding Star Framelits, White Perfect Accents (colored black with a sharpie marker), Crushed Curry Baker's Twine, Clear Wink of Stella Brush, Foam Adhesive Strips, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Classic Label Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch

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Yesterday morning I was busy on the farm helping Deke with our new baby piggies.  I picked up Masen from Manda's about 11:15 & he spent the rest of the day with me.  Last night when he left I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head out to meetings.  He has one this morning & one this afternoon in Mount Pleasant.  Masen will be here early to spend the day with me, as Nathan has another early meeting in Fairfield.  And the 3 Seeley boys will be here soon, as Manda has a meeting at school today too!

Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil cutting card stock after the boys leave.  

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Touches of Texture'

This is a fall flowery card.  Does it look like sunflowers?  I love the Early Espresso & Delightful Dijon combination here.  Check out how I did the layering of the words with the different punches.  Adding the new Classic Label Punch- just added that little extra touch. 

stamp sets:  'Touches of Texture' & 'Suite Sayings'
card stock:  Early Espresso, Delightful Dijon, Very Vanilla
ink:  Early Espresso, Delightful Dijon
other:  Classic Label Punch, 2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Dimensionals

I did a card similar to this one using Flirty Flamingo, Whisper White & Basic Black.  You can see it HERE!  This card is more my colors and I like it better.   Which one do you like better?

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Yesterday was a busy day with Masen & trying to get caught up on my laundry & things around the house.  When he left last night, I spent my night placing orders & working on stamping stuff.  

I am on jury duty this quarter for Keokuk County.  I was suppose to have a jury trial today, but thankfully it got pled out yesterday!!  I am excited about that.....as we are getting new baby piggies today & I really needed to be home to work on the farm & help Deke.  

Manda is going to keep Masen for me this morning while I work on the farm & I'll go pick him up when we get done with the piggies.  

So we'll be headed out early to get chores done & everything all set up & ready for our new babies to arrive.

Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil cutting card stock for my upcoming classes I have this weekend.  

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

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches'

Here is a pretty z fold card that made for my friend Lynda.  I am just in love with this stamp set.  And I love this new In Color too.

I promise tomorrow you'll see me use a different stamp set......my past week of posting the versatility with 'Thoughtful Branches' is done.  

stamp set: 'Thoughtful Branches'
card stock:  Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Whisper White
ink:  Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green
other:  Flirty Flamingo Ruched Ribbon, DImensionals, Glue Dots, Clear Wink of Stella Brush

Here it is opened up! 

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Yesterday was a long & busy day!  We had a wonderful time at our monthly stamp class.

I stopped to see my friend Lynda at the hospital on my way home from my class.  It was wonderful to get to see her!  She looked great!  

Nathan & Sarah had all of our family at their home for supper last night.  I got home late- but was there in time to enjoy smores on the fire, down by their pond.

I was beat when I got home......

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm off to get my walk in & get ready for Masen to arrive.  Nathan has an early meeting today too.

Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil cutting card stock for this next weekends monthly classes.  

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

SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches' BUNDLE

Here is a pretty fall tree!!  I used the 'Thoughtful Branches' stamp set & the coordinating framelits called Beautiful Branches!  

This stamp set & thinlits are available during August (while supplies last only).  They can be purchased individually or as a set. 

This card is one that I created for my August monthly classes.  Everyone joining me to stamp this month will be making this pretty card!

'Thoughtful Branches'- #143539 (photopolymer only)= $31.00- AUGUST SPECIAL ONLY!
 OR buy as BUNDLE= 'Thoughtful Branches' set & Beautiful Branches Thinlits= #144328= $52.00 AUGUST SPECIAL ONLY!
card stock:  Cajun Craze (R)- #126965= $8.00- pg. 170        5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Very Vanilla (N)- #101650= $9.00- pg. 170                            4 1/2 x 2 3/4; 4 x 5 1/4
Crumb Cake (N)- #120953= $8.00- pg. 170                            5 x 3 3/4 ; 2" strip
Early Espresso (N)- #119686= $8.00- pg. 170                         2" strip; 3" strip; 5 x 1
So Saffron (S)- #105118= $8.00- pg. 171                                3" strip
ink:  Cajun Craze (R)- #126965= $6.50- pg. 170
Early Espresso (N)- #126974= $6.50- pg. 170
Old Olive (B)- #126953= $6.50- pg. 171
Crushed Curry (R)- #131173= $6.50- pg. 170
other:  Petal Burst Embossing Folder- #141493= $7.50- pg. 195
Big Shot- #143263= $110.00- pg. 190
New Platform- #142802= $26.00- pg. 190
Precision Plate- #139684= $25.00- pg. 190
Die Brush- #140603= $11.00- pg. 190
Beautiful Branches Thinlits- #143538= $31.00 -AUGUST SPECIAL ONLY!
Dimensnionals- #104430= $4.00- pg. 182
Glue Dots- #103683= $5.25- pg. 182
1 1/2" Circle Punch- #138299= $16.00- pg. 187
Sponge Daubers (5)- #133773= $5.00- pg. 180

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Wow- Yesterday I spent the day/night stamping!  We did make a quick trip out to meet all of the kids for supper though & then back home to cut cardstock all night.  Thankfully Deke was sweet enough to help me some & did some cutting with the Big Shot for me. 

I have just been a stamping fool!  I have lots of cute cards to share with everyone at my August monthly classes.  This morning I'm off to N. Liberty!  Dena is our hostess this month!  I can't wait to see everyone & stamp!!  Woo Hoo!!

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches'

Today I'm sharing another card using the awesome stamp set- 'Thoughtful Branches'!

This leaf card is a great guy card!  I made it a thank you card- but oh my gosh.....it could be for many occasions.  

It is clean & simple!  But I really like it!  It makes me think of Fall too (which is my favorite time of the year)!

You know why I love this stamp set so well?  I love all the images, as their is a great variety of them & they work so well for many different occasions.  PLUS this stamp set has great words in it!  Whenever a stamp contains both of these.....I'm in love with it!

stamp set:  'Thoughtful Branches'
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
ink:  Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip
other:  Very Vanilla Thick Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a fun & busy day with the boys!  And then it was a late, night burning the midnight oil stamping!!

This morning I'm up early & hope to get alot done before the boys get here.  After they leave I'll be a stamping fool again!! I'm getting ready for my August monthly classes.  Tomorrow I head to N. Liberty & Dena is this months hostesses!  

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches'

Here is another beautiful fall card using the tree stamp from the 'Thoughtful Branches' stamp set.

I am just dedicating this whole week to using this set & creating different cards with it.  It is truly an amazing set & it can just be used for so many different occasions & layouts.  

I will be sharing another card later next week doing this same technique- as I'm doing a card similar to this at my monthly August stamp classes.

 

Wow- it is stunning!  You should see it in person.  The different colors that I thumped onto the leaves of the trees just pop!

 

stamp sets:  'Thoughtful Branches' & 'Here for You'

card stock:  Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Delightful Dijon, Very Vanilla

ink:  Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Delight Dijon

markers:  Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip

other:  Very Vanilla Thick Twine, Sponge Daubers, Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday morning I ran errands- bank, post office, store, delivered stamps, etc.  I spent the afternoon catching up on bookwork for the farm & stamping stuff.

Last night we ran to Osky to eat a quick supper & pick up Deke's medicine.  I spent the night working on stamp stuff!

Today the boys will be here to spend the day with me.  I am hoping it is nice enough to play outside, so they can burn some energy!  Deke will be here this morning to work on the farm & then he has a meeting in Fairfield all afternoon. 

Tonight when the boys go home I'll be a stamping fool!! 

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

SUSIE 

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches' leaves

Yesterday I posted a card using the leaves from the 'Thoughtful Branches' set.  I made this card for today's post using the left over pieces of card stock from that card.  It is the same colors & stamp stamp images......but a totally different looking finished card.  It is another beautiful fall (or guy) card though! 

You can see yesterdays card post BY CLICKING HERE!

Isn't this just so pretty though!!  I love the cut out leaves using the coordinating framelits that go with this set.  And the burlap ribbon just adds that extra little touch. 

stamp set:  'Thoughtful Branches' -AUGUST SPECIAL
card stock:  Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla
ink:  Early Espresso, Cajun Craze
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Thoughtful Branches framelits,  5/8" Burlap Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Busy day yesterday with our boys!  And FUN night at the races with all of our family last night!  Guess working in the shop late the night before worked- as Nathan won his heat & WON the stock car main too!  It was great/close/fast racing!!  We had some excited little boys- as they got to get their picture taken on the front stretch! 

 

Today I plan on getting caught up on bookwork & then stamping!  I'm way behind in getting some much needed cards mailed out to friends/family!  I don't know if I have any boys today or not- guess we'll see!

Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil working on cards for this months stamp classes.  And I'm praying that I have good mojo!

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

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches'

Oh wow- You're In My Thoughts.......I just love the font on these words.  Yep- I'm using the stamp set 'Thoughtful Branches' again......this is a great guy card.  Or it could be a nice sympathy card too.  It is clean & simple, yet elegant. 

 stamp set:  'Thoughtful Branches'- AUGUST SPECIAL
card stock:  Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla
ink:  Early Espresso, Cajun Craze
other:  5/8" Burlap Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

I wanted to add a little color to the corners on the front of this card, so attached these 1 1/4 x 1 1/4" squares on all 4 corners.  And I made the leaves more of a collage style by twisting & turning them & stamping them over each other.

Check out the cool bow!!  It was actually an accident that turned out great!!  I was trying to tie a bow with tails & they just wouldn't go down.  This new 5/8" Burlap Ribbon is the perfect width, but it is a little stiff for tying.  So I was going to redo the bow & soften the burlap by rubbing my fingernail over it.....but then decided to cut the tails pointed & leave it as it was.   And I really like it!

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Yesterday Masen spent the whole day/evening with me.  Brayden was here all afternoon, until he went to football practice & then he spent the night with the Seeley Family.  Nathan & Deke worked late in the shop on the race car & Sarah was working at our National Night Out kids event in town.  So it was late when Masen left.  I didn't have a card made to use for my blog post today, so this is what I whipped up real quick.  Yep- I LOVE FALL- so I just couldn't resist doing something with the leaf image in this stamp set.  And I do love the way it turned out!

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for the morning.  Nathan has an early meeting, so will drop Masen off on his way to it.  Tonight we're all headed to Osky to the races to cheer on Nathan!  

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

Stampin' Up!- more 'Thoughtful Branches'!

Check out these trees!  Here is another clean & simple card that I created using the awesome stamp set- 'Thoughtful Branches'!  

Have I mentioned to you that I love this stamp set yet?  Well- just keep scrolling down to check out the past couple of weeks blog posts I've done.  I have several cards/projects on my blog that I've created using this awesome August Special stamp set- 'Thoughtful Branches'!

Today you can begin ordering 'Thoughtful Branches'.  It is available from 8/2 to 8/31 or while supplies last only!  

To see all of the images & learn more about this stamp set & coordinating thinlits- CLICK HERE! 
OR you can CONTACT ME HERE if you have a question or want to order it!

#144328	Thoughtful Branches Bundle (ENG)	$52.00
#143539	Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set (ENG)	$27.00
#143538	Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies	$31.00

Today is also the first day that BONUS DAYS COUPONS can be redeemed.  For every $50 you spent with me in July, you earned a $5.00 bonus coupon from Stampin' Up! that you can redeem through the end of August!  

 This card could be for a special guy in your life.  Or it would make a great sympathy card too.  It is really just pretty!

stamp set:  'Thoughtful Branches'
card stock:  Early Espresso, Garden Green, Whisper White
ink:  Early Espresso, Garden Green
other:  1 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Dimensionals

Measurements:
*Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2- folded in half; 3 1/4 x 3 3/4; 2" strip for circle punch
*Garden Green- 4 x 3 1/2; 2: strip for Decorative Label Punch 
*Whisper White- 3 1/4 x 2 3/4 to stamp trees on; 2" strip to stamp words on & punch out with circle punch

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Yesterday was a busy day with Brayden & Masen.  I worked on bookwork last night & I'd rather have been stamping though.  I also got all of our laundry caught up from the past 4-5 days & our pile of mail has all been gone through too!

Today Masen will be here all day.  Brayden has a dentist appointment this morning & then he'll be here to hang out with us too!

Tonight when the boys go home I hope to be a stamping fool!  

Wishing you a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

'Thoughtful Branches' Bundle- begins tomorrow- August 2nd!

Here is what the 'Thoughtful Branches' Bundle looks like!
You can order it beginning on August 2nd!

 
 

Stampin' Up!- More 'Thoughtful Branches'

This is a clean & simple card.  I used the 'Thoughtful Branches' set again!!  See- I told you that this was a very versatility stamp set!  Aren't these flowers just so pretty!

Look closely at my circle.......I layered it so that it was 1/2 Perfect Plum & 1/2 Garden Green.  Cool huh!

stamp set:  'Thoughtful Branches'- August SPECIAL
card stock:  Perfect Plum, Garden Green, Whisper White
ink:  Garden Green, Perfect Plum
marker:  Garden Green
other:  Whisper White Organza Ribbon, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Dimesntionals, Glue Dot, Clear Wink of Stella

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We had a long day again yesterday!  All of their family- Nathan, Sarah, Brayden & Masen spent the night at their new home last night & in their own rooms!  We got a ton done yesterday!  The whole family was there.  And the boys were so good while we were busy cleaning & unpacking!  It was about 10:00 pm when we got home last night.  We were both just beat!  We are thankful & happy we got to help them get moved & get somewhat settled in.  They have a beautiful home!  And it is only 1/2 mile from our home too to top it off!

This morning Deke is off to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I'm off to run errands & get caught up on some things.  Brayden & Masen will be here about noon & spend the rest of the day with me.  

I hope we are home tonight.  As I have tons to get done this week!

Gotta run........

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

SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- My 'Thoughtful Branches' 4 Seasons

Here is my SPRING tree!

Here is my SUMMER tree!

Here is my FALL tree!

Here is my WINTER tree!

You can check out my 12x12 Framed- 4 Seasons Sampler HERE!

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Oh my......my whole body hurts from head to toe.  I've cleaned, carried, moved, painted, climbed up steps & ladders & done the whole bunch the past 3 days.  

Nathan & Sarah are in the new home!  I left early yesterday morning & spent most of my day yesterday painting & cleaning!  They put the first coat of paint on their bathroom & I put the 2nd coat of paint on it.  Manda & Steve got there to help & the 3 of us painted the living room, kitchen, dinning room & master bedroom.  It was about 11 last night when we got home.  

We are headed back to their house for the day today to do some more cleaning & unpacking!  

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches' BUNDLE!

Here is what the 'Thoughtful Branches' Bundle looks like!
 

#144328	Thoughtful Branches Bundle (ENG)	$52.00
#144329	Thoughtful Branches Bundle (FR)	$52.00
#143539	Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set (ENG)	$27.00
#144264	Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set (FR)	$27.00
#143538	Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies	$31.00

More' Thoughtful Branches'

Check out my 4 Season Sampler I made using the 'Thoughtful Branches' stamp set.   I think that the Winter tree is probably my favorite one!  Although, Fall is my favorite season.   It turned out super cute though & I really like it! 

 

For a limited time, you can get the exclusive 'Thoughtful Branches' bundle.  You will be able to order the bundle between August 2nd - August 3st OR while supplies last!  So be sure if you really want this bundle you order it sooner than later!  

NOTE:  If you attend my monthly classes- you can order it ahead of the class by emailing me with your order.  I'll use a hostess code & it will count towards your August class order! 

 Here are some samples that Stampin' Up! made using this Bundle!

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Wow!!  Yesterday was a busy day!!  We got alot done!!  I spent the majority of my day at Nathan & Sarah's old house & got it all cleaned & ready for the new owners to move in!  They got possession of their new home late yesterday afternoon, so we started cleaning there & moving things in.  It was after 11 when we got home last night.  We were just beat!!

This morning Deke is off to chore & then we'll head back up to Nathan & Sarah's for the day!  I'm going to help Sarah paint & the guys move the furniture & set up the rooms.  Manda & Steve are coming to help us today too!  So we'll get to spend the whole day with our kids & no little ones will be with us. 

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