A pretty stemmed flower!

Here is a pretty stemmed flower!!  This was one of the cards I did for my Spring Fling.  

I am bummed to say though that this set of framelits & this designer paper  are items that are retiring & it is already sold out!   But it does make a pretty card!!  And I know several of my customer have these.  So this card will give them another idea for them to use these products when they are creating with them.

I folded back the front flap & used the stem framelit.  This is what it looks like when it is standing up.



This card takes alot of Big Shot cutting, but it is really pretty!!!  

stamp set:  'So In Love'- RETIRING
card stock:  Sweet Sugar Plum, Very Vanilla
designer paper: Falling In Love DSP- SOLD OUT
ink:  Sweet Sugar Plum
other:  Stylish Stems Framelits- SOLD OUT, Basic Pearls- SOLD OUT, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a long day.  I was up early to finish things up & go finish setting up for my Annual Spring Fling stamp camp.  I was ready for everyone when they all walked in the door!!  Woo Hoo- I had a great group of friends that joined me for a fun day of stamping.  It was nasty outside (raining & chilly), so it was the perfect day for us to be inside stamping together!!  Yummy food, good company & stamping= what could be better?  I made several projects using NEW Annual Catalog products- so it was fun to hear everyone chatting & commenting about how cool some of the new products were & what were their favorite ones!  It was about 10 pm last night when I got home- as I had to clean up & pack everything back up to get home.  Deke came over to help put away the tables & chairs & we came home with 2 vehicle loads of things.  We got the vehicles unloaded, washed all of the crock pots & put away the food stuff.....AND the rest of the boxes are sitting in my family room.   I was just beat & had to call it a night.  

I'm up bright & early this morning to get all of the baskets of stamping stuff unpacked & put away before I head out to go pick up the boys.  

Wow- later last night I found out that I'll be spending my day with all of 5 of my boys today!  And we don't often get to all be together.  The teachers have a PD (personal development day) today, so there is no school for the kids.  And today is Brayden's 9th birthday too- so we'll all have fun together!  I know Brody wants to make May Baskets today too- so we'll see what ideas Grandma can come up with!  Then tonight we are all going to Nathan & Sarah's to celebrate Brayden's birthday with supper & his party!

Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting. 
 

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Happy Celebrations' & the Celebration Duo Embossing Folder!

This is such an awesome embossing folder.  It actually debosses!!  

 

This 'Celebration Duo Embossing folder & this 'Happy Celebrations' stamp set coordinate.  They can be purchased separately or as a bundle!!  These 2 items will be carrying over into the new Annual Catalog in June- but they will not be available as a bundle at that time.

When I made this card I embossed the word HAPPY first & then stamped over the top of it.  Isn't it a cool look! 
 

You can click HERE to see how different this word looks when you stamp first & then emboss! 

stamp set:  'Happy Celebrations' & 'Milestones Moments'

card stock:  Delightful Dijon, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla

designer paper:  Urban Underground Specialty DSP

ink:  Delightful Dijon, Early Espresso

other:  Big Shot, Celebration Duo Embossing Folder, Metallic Enamel Shapes

HOW DID I DO THIS?
I embossed the words- HAPPY & then stamped over the top of it to get this look!  COOL HUH!

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Yesterday I was up early to stamp!  I still had alot of things to get cut!  

About 1:00, Deke & I headed to Des Moines, to meet Nathan, Sarah & her parents there- for a 3D ultra sound to see our new little baby girl.  We all went to Red Lobster for our lunch/supper together, afterwards.  And then we headed home- making a quick stop in Osky at Walmart to get some food for today's class.  When we got home, Deke went out to chore & I started getting food ready.  He helped me finish up the food when he got in.  And I then burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock, getting everything packed up & doing the final touches for today's stamp class!!

I'm off this morning to finish setting up for my Annual Spring Fling event!!  I have several friends joining me today to spend our day together stamping!  I have several cards & a cute 12x12 sampler for everyone to make!  I can't wait!!!  It will be a fun day forsure!

Gotta run.....

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

A NEW Catalog Sneak Peek- 'Daisy Delight'!!

I LOVE this new stamp set- 'Daisy Delight', along with the coordinating Delightful Daisy Designer Paper & the Daisy Punch!

Isn't it pretty?  It is so bright & springy looking!

How did I do that?
Check out the front flap here on the my card front.  I did the direct to paper technique here to get this look!

stamp sets:  'Daisy Delight' - NEW Annual Catalog & 'Greatest Greetings'- RETIRING!
card stock: 

• Wisteria Wonder- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4"- do the direct to paper technique on this.; 1/2 x 3 1/4" ; 3 1/4 x 3 1/4" 
• Daffodil Delight- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4" ; 1" strip (to punch out circles for the center of the Daisy)
• Whisper White- 4 3/4 x 3 1/2"; 2 3/4" Strip

designer paper:  Delightful Daisy Designer Paper- NEW Annual Catalog- 

• 3 x 3"

ink:  Wisteria Wonder
other:  1/2" Circle Punch, Daisy Punch- NEW Annual catalog, Dimensionals

This is one of the cards I created for my upcoming Spring Fling!!

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I will be a stamping bee today!!  I'm up early this morning to stamp!!  Then this afternoon we are headed to Des Moines with Nathan, Sarah & her parents- for a 3D ultra sound to see our new little grand-daughter that will be arriving the end of June!  When we get home I'll be making all of the food for tomorrows big class & finishing up creating & cutting card stock for that class too!  

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

'Happy Celebration' & Celebrations Embossing Folder

Ok- here is a fun card that I made last night for my upcoming Spring Fling!  I love the subtle colors of this card.  I think it turned out super cute! 

Check out the Mint Macaron Doily.  It is so neat!  It just adds that little extra color & embellishment.

Look at the words closely.  This embossing folder actually "debosses the words"!  It is super cool!
 
How did I do that?

1. I debossed the word- celebrate.
2. I light sponged Sahara Sand ink over the top of the debossed words.
3. I randomly stamped the 2 different sizes of circles- using Mint Macraon & Sahara Sand ink over the words & the front of the card.
4. I assembled my card as shown.  

I thought this would make a neat card for graduation, birthday, etc.  It could be a male or female card- either one.

stamp set:  'Happy Celebration'- WOO HOO!  This stamp set is carrying over into the New Annual Catalog! 
card stock:  

• Mint Macaron- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"; 5 1/2 x 2"- RETIRING
• Sahara Sand- 4 x 5 1/4"; 5 1/2 x 1 3/4"
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4" (for outside to stamp dots onto), 5 1/2 x 1 1/2" (for outside to emboss words onto & stamp circles over), 4 x 5 1/4" (for inside to stamp words on)

ink:  Mint Macaron-RETIRING, Sahara Sand
other:  In Color Doily (Mint Macaron)- RETIRING, Mint Macaron 3/8" Sheer Ribbon- RETIRING, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Big Shot, Standard Platform, Celebrations Duo Textured Embossing Folder

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Lots going on here.....I've been a busy bee!  Boys & stamps pretty much sum up my week!

 

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

 

Check out these NEW In Colors!

WOW- here is a sneak peek!  CHECK OUT THIS CUTE CARD!  It is made using the 5 New In Colors, a new stamp set &a  new framelits too! 

I wasn't going to share much about new products yet, as only On Stage demonstrator attendees are the only 'lucky' ones that have been able to pre-order a select few of the new upcoming items.  

But......last week I made projects for my downline (team meeting) so that they could come create projects using some new things that I got.  And I honestly have been swamped & I haven't had time to create anything else for any of my blog posts.  So this is a card that I made for my team meeting!  I loved hearing their chatting about how they liked these colors & which ones were their favorites, etc. 

But I do love these New In Colors!  The more I play with them the more I like them.  I honestly like all of them!  But my 2 favorite ones are the light green & the light pink.   Which ones do you like?

The 5 New In Colors are-

• Tranquil Tide
• Powder Pink
•  Lemon Lime Twist
• Fresh Fig
• Berry Burst

stamp set:  'Lovely Inside & Out'- NEW Annual Catalog
card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Tranquil Tide, Powder Pink, Lemon Lime Twist, Fresh Fig, Berry Burst
ink:  Lemon Lime Twist
other:  Big Shot, Standard Platform, Fluttering Embossing Folder, 2" Circle Punch, Lace Doilies- SOLD OUT, Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Basic Black Baker's Twine

OH gosh I am just going 100 mph- before work & after work & even burning the midnight oil.  I've been busy creating- cutting & working on projects for my upcoming annual Spring Fling that I am having this coming weekend!  So I promise I'll be posting pictures of cute projects still every day this week- but I won't have time to add any extra information- that will have to wait until I have time to come back & update them.

Gotta run.....
I hope you have a great Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Check out- the Clearance Rack, the Retiring Products & my 'Cool Treats' card!

Oh my gosh....Stampin' Up! just added a ton of new things to the Clearance Rack.

Check them out BY CLICKING HERE to order from my on line store!

The 2016-2017 Catalog RETIRING LIST is HERE!!

Click here to see it-
 http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2017_NA_RetiredList/Retiring_List_US.pdf

Be sure to get ordered whatever you want on the list, before they are gone forever!!

You can order ON LINE HERE OR email me  I'll place your order for you!

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Oh wow- check out this super cute card!  This was one of the ones that everyone who joined me at my April monthly classes got to make.   I just love it!  It is one of my favorites for many reasons! 

It is a fun fold card called a Dutch fold.  I have done a few other cards using this fold before.  
You can see them by clicking-

• HERE- my 'Avant Garden' card
• HERE- my Foxy Friends KITTY

 I just love these colors together, along with this striped DSP & the bow builder punch just tops it off!

This is what it looks like when it is opened up.

Don't you just love this card too?
Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card.
 
Ice Cream Cone card-
'Cool Treats' (photopolymer only)- #142982= $27.00- OC pg. 33  BUNDLE AVAILABLE!
card stock:  

• Whisper White N (40)-  #100730= $9.00- pg. 170- 4 x 5 1/4"; 2" strip; 3 1/2 x 2"
• Crumb Cake N (24)- #120953= $8.00- pg. 170- 1 1/2" strip; 3 x 3 3/4" 
• Calypso Coral S (24)- #122925= $8.00- pg. 171- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"; 2 1/4 x 11"; 2" strip, 4 x 3 1/4"
  

designer paper:  

• Succulent Garden DSP- #142778= $11.00-1/2" strip; 2 x 5 1/"  RETIRING!

ink:  Calypso Coral S- #126983= $6.50- pg. 171
Chocolate Chip N-#126979= 46.50- pg. 170
other:  Frozen Treats Framelits- #142756= $27.00- OC pg. 32  BUNDLE AVAILABLE!
Big Shot- #143263= $110- pg. 190 
Magnetic Platform- #130658= $40.00- pg. 190
Lace Doilies- #142793= $4.50- OC- pg. 51- SOLD OUT
Bow Builder Punch- #137414= $18.00- pg. 188

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Yesterday was a fun day with the boys.  We were outside for some in the morning & some in the afternoon too!  We are lovin' this nicer weather!  We even went to town in the afternoon, to Walkers & they got ice cream cones.....yummy!  (And messy too- Trey had chocolate everywhere- but it was cute & he loved it!)

When the boys went home last night I worked on stamping stuff!  And Deke worked late on the farm.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & he is headed to the office.  And then he has a meeting this afternoon.  I'm off this morning to go pick up the boys.  I'll take the twins to pre-school & then spend my day with Trey & Masen.  Tonight when the boys go home I'll be stamping again!! 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

NEW items on the Clearance Rack!

Oh my gosh....Stampin' Up! just added a ton of new things to the Clearance Rack.

Check them out BY CLICKING HERE to order from my on line store!

Or you can email me HERE & I'll place your order for you!
Happy Shopping!  
 

RETIRING PRODUCTS & 'Special Reason' stamp set!

 

The 2016-2017 Catalog RETIRING LIST is HERE!!

Click here to see it-
 http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2017_NA_RetiredList/Retiring_List_US.pdf

Be sure to get ordered whatever you want on the list, before they are gone forever!!

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OH my.....I do love this 'Special Reason' flower stamp set!  I am sad that it is retiring.  I have used it alot!  

 

This is a fun layout that I'm doing at an upcoming class.  I think it turned out super cute!

 I did the rock & roll technique here.  

How did I do that?  

• I inked the big flower stamp, using the Peek-a-boo Peach ink.  
• I stamped the flower onto my grid paper.
• I then rolled the edges of the flower stamp into Peek-a-boo Peach ink.
• I then stamped the flower onto the Whisper White card stock.
• I then added some Fine Tip Glue to the center of the flowers- be sure to let the glue dry for approx. 30 minutes or more.
  

stamp set:  'Special Reason' & 'Suite Sayings'- BOTH RETIRING
card stock:  Pear Pizzazz, Peek-a-boo Peach, Whisper White
designer paper:  2016-2018 In Color DSP (Peek-a-boo Peach)- RETIRING
ink:  Pear Pizzazz, Peek-a-boo Peach
other:  Fine Tip Glue, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Peek-a-boo Peach Ruched Ribbon- RETIRING, Dimesionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a fun day with all of my boys.  We played outside for quite awhile.  The weather was pretty nice, but it was really windy.  When the boys went home last night I burnt the midnight oil stamping!  

Deke is home today to work on the farm all day.  Hopefully he gets the grower power washed!  We are just about ready for baby piggies!  They come next Tuesday & Thursday! 

  

I'm off this morning to go pick up my boys for the day.  Hopefully we can go outside again to play.  I think I just have the 3 Seeley boys today, as Masen's great-grandma is back here from Missouri, so I think she is going to keep him today.  When the boys go home tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil  stamping again!  

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday! 

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

RETIRING PRODUCTS & 'Crazy Cake'

The 2016-2017 Catalog RETIRING LIST is HERE!!

Click here to see it-
 http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2017_NA_RetiredList/Retiring_List_US.pdf

Be sure to get ordered whatever you want on the list, before they are gone forever!!

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Check out this bright birthday card!  Isn't it a cool layered cake!!  I love the way it turned out!!  

This is another one of the cards that everyone got to make this past weekend with me at my April monthly stamp classes.   It is such a cute card & so much fun to make!!!  I know I sold several of these 'Crazy Cake' stamp sets this weekend- which tells me it was well liked! 

Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card:
Cake card-
'Crazy Cake'- #142850 (photopolymer only)= $21.00- OC 7- RETIRING!
card stock:  

• Tangerine Tango B (24)- #111349= $8.00- pg. 171- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"; 1/8" strip 
• Emerald Envy IC (24)- #141415= $8.00- pg. 169- 5 x 1/2"; 3 x 4 1/4"
• Whisper White N (40)- #100730= $9.00- pg. 170- 2 3/4 x 4 1/4"; 4 x 5 1/4" 
  
• Crushed Curry R (24)- 131199= $8.00- pg. 170- 1" strip, 1/2 x 5 1/2"; 3 1/4 x 4 1/4"

designer paper:  

• Party Animal- #142738= $11.00 On Sale=$6.60- OC pg. 5- 3x4"  RETIRING!

ink:  Emerald Envy IC- #141396= $6.50- pg. 169
marker: Crushed Curry- Regals Collection Marker Set
other:  Paper Snips- #133325=$10.00- pg. 189
Classic Label Punch- #141491= $18.00- pg. 186

You can SEE another card that I made using this 'Crazy Cake' stamp set by clicking HERE!!

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I had a jam packed weekend FULL of LOTS of STAMPING!!  I enjoyed getting to see everyone & stamping with them.  I loved sharing with everyone!!  It was a truly great weekend!  We had a great time!

Rita & DaraLeah were great hostesses yesterday with yummy treats & they were wonderful helpers!  And BLESS Ruth for being my right hand helper!  She is a true blessing to me each month!

At my classes this past weekend, I took with me & shared some of the cool new projects I've been busy creating with my On Stage New Catalog pre-order things too!!  I think everyone seemed as excited about the new things as I am!  June 1st will be here before we know it!  AND we had lots of discussions too about our how some of our favorite products now are retiring & we are focused on getting them right now, before they are all gone! 

When I got home last night, I worked on oil entering orders & getting things ready to connect with my hostesses to close out our parties!

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm off to go pick up my boys for the day & enjoy my time with them!!  I hope the weather is nice enough that we can play outside & get some fresh air!  Tonight when the boys go home I'll be working on stamping stuff!!  I have a few more projects to get created for my upcoming Spring Fling event.  And I have lots of card stock cutting to get done for it too!  And I need to finalize things with my hostesses! 

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

RETIRING PRODUCTS & 'Eastern Palace' Suite

The 2016-2017 Catalog RETIRING LIST is HERE!!

Click here to see it-
 http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2017_NA_RetiredList/Retiring_List_US.pdf

Be sure to get ordered whatever you want on the list, before they are gone forever!!

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 Here is a sneak peek!  This is one of the cards that everyone joining me for my upcoming Spring Fling will be making!! 

This is a stamp set & coordinating products that are new in the upcoming Annual Catalog.

Starting May 1-31, 2017, you can order this Eastern Palace Suite early during 

a MAY SPECIAL from Stamping Up!  

Watch for more information on this Suite on May 1st!

There is new card stock, & ink pad, new designer paper, new framelits, new gem, & new stickers-

that I used here!

Isn't it pretty!!  It is just very elegant!  I love this 

NEW In Color called- Fresh Fig!

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Yesterday was a full day of stamping from early in the morning, until past midnight.

I enjoyed my day stamping & sharing with my customers in the morning.  And then I had my team meeting in the afternoon.  I had projects created for them to making using new annual catalog products that I could pre-order since I was an On Stage attendee.  I then burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock & packing everything up!

As I'm headed out early this morning, as I have my 2 monthly stamp classes in Hiawatha today.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone & spending our day stamping together.

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

RETIRING LIST & 'Timeless Tags Thinlits Dies'

The 2016-2017 Catalog RETIRING LIST is HERE!!

Click here to see it-
 http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2017_NA_RetiredList/Retiring_List_US.pdf

Be sure to get ordered whatever you want on the list, before they are gone forever!!

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 I LOVE this thinlit!!  Check out this flower.  This is one of the cards that everyone joining me to stamp at my monthly classes this weekend gets to make!

Isn't it pretty!!  It is so bright & springy!

It is a gate fold card.  See how it opens up.

The top & the bottom both flip open.

Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card.
Flower card-
'That's the Tag'- #142918 (photopolymer only)= $17.00 OC- pg. 23 BUNDLE AVAILABLE!
'Sunburst Sayings'- #140722 (w)= $23.00 or #140725 (c)= $18.00- pg. 207
card stock:  

• Basic Black N (24)- #121045= $8.00- pg. 170  2 3/4 x 3 1/4; 3 1/2 x 4; 3" strip

• Thick Whisper White (24)- #140272= $7.00- pg. 175        4 1/4 x 9- score 1 3/4" each end

• Whisper White N (40)- #100730= $9.00- pg. 170        4 x 5 1/4; 2 1/2 x 3

• Crushed Curry R (24)- #131199= $8.00- pg. 170        3 1/4 x 3 3/4

designer paper:   

• Pop of Pink Specialty DSP- #141648= $13.00- pg. 172

ink:  Black Memento- #132708= $6.00- pg. 180
markers:  Crushed Curry- Regals Collection, Wild Wasbi- Subtles Collection
other:  Timeless Tags Thinlits Dies- #142755= $25.00- OC pg. 23  BUNDLE AVAILABLE!
Big Shot-#143263= $110- pg. 190 
Magnetic Platform- #130658= $40.00- pg. 190
Classic Label Punch- #141491= $18.00- pg. 186
Black Twine- #141682= $3.00- pg. 179
Perfect White Accents- #138416= $5.00- pg. 177
Clear Wink of Stella- #141897= $8.00- pg. 181
Black Sharpie Marker- to color the Perfect White Accents

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Yesterday was a fun day with my 2 little boys.  They are so sweet.  Trey is a little man & Masen is now talking up a storm.  When the boys went home I was on a mad rush to get everything set up & ready for everyone to come stamp with me!  I had a fun evening stamping with everyone that joined me.   When everyone was gone, I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock.  

 

Wow- I will be stamping all weekend!!  I have another monthly class here at our home this morning.  Then this afternoon I have lots of my team members coming to stamp with me!  I'll be sharing with them the things I learned & did at On Stage in Minneapolis a couple of weekends ago.  They'll get to see new products!  And I've created several cards for them to make using some of the new products I got from my On Stage pre-order.  I can't wait to see & hear their excitement. 

Tonight I'll be getting everything cleaned up, packed up & ready to go stamping all day again tomorrow.  I'm in Hiawatha tomorrow for my 2 monthly stamp classes there.  Rita & DaraLeah are my hostesses this month!  We have a big group coming.  I am looking forward to our day together!

Gotta run.....

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

RETIRING LIST & 'Happy Celebrations'

The 2016-2017 Catalog RETIRING LIST is HERE!!

Click here to see it-
 http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2017_NA_RetiredList/Retiring_List_US.pdf

Be sure to get ordered whatever you want on the list, before they are gone forever!!

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Here is a great guy card!  This is one of the cards everyone stamping with me this weekend for my monthly classes will be making!

 

This is such an awesome embossing folder.  It actually debosses!!  

 

This 'Celebration Duo Embossing folder & this 'Happy Celebrations' stamp set coordinate.  They can be purchased separately or as a bundle!!  These 2 items will be carrying over into the new Annual Catalog in June- but they will not be available as a bundle at that time.

I took 2- 1" squares & cut them in half to make the edge along this card.

I will update this post with supplies sometime soon.

I have had a crazy busy week & a super busy weekend too!

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Yesterday I enjoyed my day with the boys.  We played outside for a couple of hours.  It was a little chillier but almost perfect in my book!  I pulled weeds & worked in the yard, while the boys swag, played in the sand box & road their little gator.  Last night when the boys went home I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock.

This morning we are up early at 5:00 to mark, sort & load pigs.  Hopefully the semi is on time, so I can be at Manda's to get the boys by 7:30 at the latest.  I'll take the twins to pre-school & spend my day with Trey & Masen.  

Tonight I have several coming to stamp with me at our home!!  I am looking forward to sharing & stamping with all of them!

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

RETIRING LIST & my Spring Sampler for my Spring Fling!

The 2016-2017 Catalog RETIRING LIST is HERE!!

Click here to see it-
 http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2017_NA_RetiredList/Retiring_List_US.pdf

Be sure to get ordered whatever you want on the list, before they are gone forever!!

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Wow- Check out my Spring 12x12 Sampler that everyone at my Spring Fling next weekend (4/30) will be making!!  I think it turned out super cute!!!  

 

Busy, crazy week here......so this is short!

 

I cut card stock all night last after the boys went home.  I'm off this morning to go get them & spend my day with them.  Tonight I'll be cutting card stock again all night!  I have 5 stamp classes in 3 days this weekend......so I have lots to get done!

 

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

RETIRING PRODUCTS & a new catalog sneak peek!

The 2016-2017 Catalog RETIRING LIST is HERE!!

Click here to see it-
 http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2017_NA_RetiredList/Retiring_List_US.pdf

Be sure to get ordered whatever you want on the list, before they are gone forever!!

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Here is a quick post.....I'll try to add more later if I can.....busy week with boys, pigs & lots of stamping!!!

 

I TOTALLY LOVE this new stamp set!  This is one that is in the new upcoming catalog that goes live on June 1st to customers & demonstrators can pre-order some things beginning May 2nd.  

But as an On Stage attendee a few weeks ago, this was one of the 'All Attendee Gifts' that Stampin' Up! gave to everyone there.  I was thrilled!!!!!  And I couldn't wait to come home & make a card with it!  You all know that I love piggies! 

So what do you think?  Isn't he just adorable!! 

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I had a fun day yesterday with the boys.  We enjoyed the beautiful weather (even though a little windy) & were outside alot!  The boys should have been tired.  They ran & played & played some more.  WOO HOO!!  Seems like we've been cooped up inside for way too long!  After the boys went home, I burnt the midnight oil stamping!  I worked on projects for my Spring Fling!  All I can say is they are cute!!!  I made an adorable 12x12 sampler last night.  I will get pictures of it taken & will post them in the next day or so- as I can't wait for you to see it! 

 

This morning I'm up early & headed to Manda's as she has an early meeting before school today.  Deke is off early to chore & head to a meeting & then be in his office at the courthouse.  Tonight when the boys go home I'll be a busy bee cutting card stock!

 

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

The RETIRING LIST & 'High Tide'

The 2016-2017 Catalog RETIRING LIST is HERE!!

Click here to see it-
 http://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/lastChance/2017_NA_RetiredList/Retiring_List_US.pdf

Be sure to get ordered whatever you want on the list, before they are gone forever!!

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This card is another one that everyone joining me this week for my April monthly classes will be making!  This is an awesome  2 step stamp set!  It is in the Occasions Catalog.  And it is one of the few sets that will be carrying over into the annual catalog!  Woo Hoo! 

 Isn't is beautiful!  It is just very realistic looking!  

I cut the front edge off & added a DSP strip to the bottom layer- for a different type fold & look!

See- when it is shut- you can't tell that the DSP strip is on the inside edge of the card.

And if you look closely you can tell that I tore a strip of Dapper Denim & attached to the front flap.  I just thought it was a neat added detail to the look & feel of the card.

I used the Moroccan Designer Paper.  Oh my gosh.....I LOVE IT!  And it is on the RETIRING LIST!

Here are the supplies & measurements of this card.

Lighthouse card-
'High Tide'- #143006 (photopolymer only)= $26.00- OC pg. 25
'Teeny Tiny Wishes'- #128748 (w)= $37.00 or #1278-2 (c)=$27.00- pg. 207
'Happy Happenings'- #138734 (w)= $28.00 or #139381 (c)= $20.00- pg. 72- RETIRING!
card stock:  

• Marina Mist S (24)- #119682= $8.00- pg. 171-5 1/2 x 7 1/2"
• Dapper Denim IC (24)-#141414= $8.00- pg. 169- 5 x 2 3/4"; 5 1/2 x 1"
• Very Vanilla N (40)-#101650= $9.00- pg. 170- 4 3/4 x 2 1/2"; 4 3/4 x 2 1/2"; 1" strip

designer paper:  

• Moroccan DSP- #141645= $11.00- pg. 173- 5 1/2 x 1"- RETIRING!

ink:  Soft Suede N-#126978= $6.50- pg. 170
Dapper Denim IC- #141394= $6.50- pg. 169
other:  Classic Label Punch- #141491= $18.00- pg. 186
Thick Very Vanilla Twine- #138411= $3.60- pg. 179        9"- RETIRING!

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I stamped all day/all night yesterday!!  I have some cute projects created to share at my upcoming Iowa Inkers Team meeting & my upcoming Annual SPRING FLING stamp camp!

Deke worked late last night- but he is done working in the fields now until fall.  Our lagoons are all empty!  Yeah....now he can work on getting piggies moved & buildings washed- as we get new baby piggies in a couple of weeks.

This morning I'm off to go pick up all of my boys for the day!  Tonight when they go home I'll be a busy bee cutting card stock!!

Gotta run....

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

SUSIE