Some BEAUTIFUL Succulent Flowers!

Check out these BEAUTIFUL Succulent flowers that are in this pot!!  

This pretty card was created by my team member Dawn Klein.  She is an awesome stamper!  We have totally different styles- but I always love her creations!  This card has some of my favorite colors in it.  It is a clean & simple layout- but it is stunning!

This stamp set & coordinating framelits are retiring!  But they are still available!  I think they are so cute!  And Succulents are just so popular right now too!

Notice how she used 1 3/4" Circle Punch & cut a little bit off of the top of it to make the pot!  


stamp set: 'Oh So Succulent'- RETIRING
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Perfect Plum, Mint Macaroon- RETIRING, Whisper White
ink: Archival Basic Black
markers:  Old Olive, Perfect Plum, Mint Macraoon- RETIRING
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Succulent Framelits Dies-RETIRING, Dimensionals, Linen Thread. 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Embossing Folder- SOLD OUT

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Yesterday was a busy day with the boys!  We played outside & enjoyed the beautiful weather.  While the 2 little boys took naps, the twins & I made Mother's Day cards for Manda.  They had fun & did a great job!! 

Last night Susie's Hair Hut was open for business.  Both Masen & Brayden now have new hair cuts!  After the boys went home I worked in the yard until almost dark.  

This morning I'm off to go pick up the boys.  I'll take the twins to pre-school & run some errands while I'm in town.  I'll spend my day with the 2 little ones.

Tonight we have ball practice.  And races in Columbus Junction.  Hopefully we will make it to both of them.  

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

Check out the NEW 2017-2019 In Colors!

Here are the 5 NEW 2017-2019 IN COLORS!

These colors will be available starting June 1, 2017!

Which one is your favorite?

I sure have had fun creating with them.  At first I wasn't sure about some of them.....but they are totally different than any other colors we currently have.  And they all go great together!!  

I love green & purple & pink....and the Lemon Lime Twist is my favorite!!

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I am off early this morning to pick up all of my boys for the day!  Tonight I plan to work in our yard until dark!

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

A cute Daisy tag!

These are the name tags that I made for everyone's bags for my Spring Fling.   The New Daisy Punch- that is available on June 1st for customers to order- worked just perfect!  The Daisy's are bright, cheery & Spring like!  

I used the Brights Designer Paper Stack.  The colors of the 3 different flowers are- Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango & Rich Razzleberry.

I used the Scalloped Tag Topper for the tag base, punched out 2 of the Daisy Flowers & layered them together- adding a 1/2" Daffodil Delight Circle Punch to the center of it.  I wrote everyone's names on their tags using the Cucumber Crush marker & tied the tags onto the bags using the Cucumber Crush ribbon.  

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Oh my- the flu bug has hit our family.  Sarah was sick on Monday, Nathan was sick yesterday & I got sick last night.  It is a monster bug- that is forsure....I am hoping it it short lived.  I haven't had the flu this bad in years.  So I'm home alone today & praying I am better soon.  And I pray that no one else gets it either. 

Deke left early this morning to chore, headed to the office for a couple of hours & then he has a meeting in Mount Pleasant this afternoon.  

Tonight we are all suppose to go racing in Osky.....but it is now raining.....so we'll see what the day brings.  

THANKFULLY our corn fields were all planted yesterday!!  So that is one less thing to worry about getting done & it was perfect timing with the rain we are getting today.  

 

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

A beautiful Daisy card- sneak peek!!

OH my gosh......I love this card!  It is totally a "Susie" card!  This is a sneak peek......

I designed this card for a swap I did with some demonstrator friends from all over the US & Canada. I hope they liked it!  Do you like it? 

This card is designed with a-

• NEW stamp set- 'Daisy Delight'
• NEW punch- Daisy Punch
• NEW Clear Faceted Gems 
• NEW designer paper- Delightful Daisy, 
• And they are all in the New Annual Catalog that goes live on June 1st, 2017!!!  

Here are my piles of pieces as I was putting my cards together!

Check out how I folded these punched out leaves in half & then added a 1/2 dimensional to the back of them to make them pop up!

Woo Hoo!!!!  They are done!!  And I'm so happy with how they turned out!

NOTE:  I created a card for my monthly May classes with this exact same layout & it is super cute too!  Be sure to check back next week & see it!  

stamp set:  'Daisy Delight' &
card stock:  Old Olive, Daffodil Delight & Whisper White
designer paper:  Delightful Daisy
ink:  Old Olive, Daffodil Delight 
other:  Daisy Punch, Clear Faceted Gem, 1 1/4" Circle punch, Bloom Builder Punch (leaf), dimensional, Glue dot

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Today I'm up early to walk & I'll then spend my day with 4 of my boys!!  I am hoping the weather is nice enough & we can play outside!!  I have lots of yard work that needs done too!  Tonight when the boys go home I'll be working on stamping stuff for my upcoming monthly classes I have this month!

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Another beautiful Succulents card!

Gosh....I love this Succulents flower!  It is so pretty!

This is a stand up easel card.  

stamp set:  'OH So Succulents'- RETIRING
card stock:  Old Olive, Sweet Sugarplum, Whisper White
designer paper: Succulent Garden- RETIRING
ink:  Old Olive & Craft Whisper White
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Succulent Framelits Dies-RETIRING, Metal Rimmed Pear, Succulent Garden Ribbon Combo (Sweet Sugarplum)-RETIRING, Classic Label punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Lace Dolies- SOLD OUT

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Yesterday was a busy day of stamping!!  We had a great time at our monthly class.  I'll post the cards we made in the next couple of weeks- they are very pretty!  Ila had yummy treats she brought to share with us!  It was great to see some friends that haven't been there for awhile.  And I so appreciate Teri, Deb, Denise & Charlene for helping me to set up & clean up!

I left directly from my stamp class & headed to Vinton- to go to the races & meet the rest of my family there.  Nathan won his heat, but did not finish the main.  When we got home I was just beat. 

Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to get stamp orders all placed & get ready to spend my day with the 2 little ones- Trey & Masen.  Then tonight we have a ball game to go to.  And I'll stamp when we get home!

Gotta run....

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

A pretty wedding card!

Here is a pretty wedding card, using the So Detailed Thinlits Dies & the 'Falling For You' stamp set!

 This thinlit is just absolutely gorgeous!!! 

stamp set:  'Falling For You'- RETIRING
card stock:  Smoky Slate, Very Vanilla
ink:  Smoky Slate
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Falling In Love Embellishments- RETIRING, Very Vanilla 1/4" Satin Ribbon- RETIRING, So Detailed Thinlits Dies- RETIRING, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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I am headed out soon for my monthly class in N. Liberty!!  I am looking forward to seeing everyone there!  Ila is our hostess this month!  

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

Pretty flowers!

Here is a fun card I made for my Spring Fling.  I used the 'Flower Shop' stamp set & coordinating Pansy Punch.  I love these bright colors together!

Check out the Affectionately Yours Washi Tape along the edge!  And did you notice the pretty In Color (Cucumber Crush) doily?

stamp set:  'Flower Shop'
card stock:  

• Watermelon Wonder- RETIRING
• Cucumber Crush-RETIRING
• Whisper White
• Nigh of Navy

ink:  Watermelon Wonder-RETITING
other:  Brights Enamel Dots, Pansy Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, 2015-2017 In Color Doilies-RETIRING, Blossom Builder Punch (for the leaves), Dimensionals, Affectionately Yours Washi Tape- RETIRING

This is a fun Z fold card.  Look at it when it is standing up! 

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Yesterday was a busy day.  The little boys & I ran errands in the morning.  Last night we all went to the races in Columbus Junction to cheer Nathan on.  He got 3rd in his heat & 4th in the main.  They were not good races.....it was follow the leader all night- so if you started up front you were lucky.  It was late when we got home. 

This morning I'm a busy stamper!  We will run to town after bit for Brody & Drake's last soccer game.  And then I'll be creating & cutting card stock the rest of the day/night!

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

I LOVE this Succuelents flower!

Oh my.....I had fun playing with these Succulent Framelits Dies!  Isn't this a beautiful flower!!

There are several products that I used when creating this card that are on the retiring list! 

• Succulent Framelits Dies
• Succulent Garden ribbon
• Succulent Garden DSP
• 2015-2017 In Color Doilies (Tip Top Taupe)
• Tip Top Taupe card stock
• Tip Top Taupe ink pad

This is an easel card too!  Check out how it stands up!

Isn't it just so pretty!!!  I just lightly sponged the edges of the flower with the White Craft ink pad. 

This card was one that everyone made at my Spring Fling last Sunday!  It was a favorite of many!  Check out the pretty doily on here & the ribbon too!  

Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card-
stamp set:  'Oh, So Succulent' -RETIRING
card stock:  

• Tip Top Taupe- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4"- RETIRING
• Sweet Sugarplum- 4 1/4 x 5 1/4"- cut all 5 Succulents from this piece; 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"- layering on the card front; 1" strip- punch out words for the inside of the card to hold up the easel
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for the inside of the card

designer paper:

• Succulent Garden DSP- 4 x 1 1/2"; 4 x 1 1/2" ; 3 x 3"- RETIRING

ink:  Tip Top Taupe- RETIRING, White Craft Ink
other:  2015-2017 In Color Doilies (Tip Top Taupe)- RETIRING, Succulent Garden ribbon- RETIRING, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Succulent Framelits Dies- RETIRING, Metal Rimmed Pearls, Dimesionals, Classic Label Punch

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Yesterday was a busy day with boys & pigs on the farm!  Last night we went to Brayden's last soccer game.  He did a good job & even scored!  After his soccer game was over with he had baseball practice.  We came home & I made a late supper.  And then I spent the rest of my evening getting caught up on my farm bookwork.

This morning I'm off early to go get the boys.  Manda has an early meeting.  I'll take Brayden, Brody & Drake to school & then head back out to our house & spend my day with Trey & Masen.

Tonight Nathan is suppose to be racing in Columbus Junction.  I really want to go- but I really need to stay home & stamp!  So we'll see......

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

Nathan's win last night in Osky!

Manda, Drake & Brody
Masen, Nathan & Sarah

The boys were so excited!!  We all were.  It is great to win!  And it was a really good race!
 
Here is what his car looks like this year!  It is pretty.....usually it is purple or blue- so having it be black & white with decals is something different for this year!
 

Here is another New Annual Catalog sneak peek!

Check out this cute card!!  It is another sneak peek of a stamp set called- 'Pocketful of Sunshine', that will be in the New Annual Catalog beginning June 1st!

I made this card for my team members that joined me a couple of weeks ago for the On Stage Recap event that I did for them.

This stamp set is one that my downline Lorraine got as a Prize Patrol give away when we were at On Stage together last month.  She let me borrow her stamp set (since none of us can buy it yet) so that I could use it for our team meeting.  Bless her!

NOTE:  This stamp set will be available in the New Annual Catalog beginning June 1st.  This stamp set also has coordinating framelits called- Pocket Framelits- that go with it.  

I really like the way this turned out!

I used the Sunburst Thinlits that are RETIRING too for the background here.

stamp set:  'Pocketful of Sunshine'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Crushed Curry, Dapper Denim, Real Red
ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Big Shot, Sunburst Thinlits- RETIRING, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Metallic Enamel Shapes

Since I don't have the new coordinating framelits yet- I fussy cut the sunglasses, tag & pocket with my Paper Snips.

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Yesterday was a busy day!  I took the twins to school & then Deke, me, Trey & Masen went to Rita's funeral.  It was early afternoon when we got home & I had to get lunch & finally got the boys down for a late nap.  We all went to the races last night.  Nathan got 2nd in his heat & only lost by a bummer.  He started 4th in the main & WON!  I'm glad we were all there to cheer him on.

They had kids night at the races too last night- so here is a picture of the boys riding around the track in the race car with Nathan!  Too cute!

 

Drake, Steve, Trey & Brody are in the back.  Masen is sitting on Nathan's lap!  Look at their smiles!

This morning we are up early & on the go!  Deke is choring & I'm headed in to pick up the boys!!  We get baby piggies in again today- so we'll have a bunch of little farmers helping us!

I hope you have a very special Thursday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A Pokemon ball!

Check out Brayden's birthday card I made for him.  The twins loved it- so since it met their approval I was pleased!  It is a Pokemon ball!  I think it turned out super cute! 

All of our boys are Pokemon lovers!  When they talk about all of them- it is like a different language to me, as I have no clue which one is what name.  But I enjoy listening to them talk about it & I am amazed that they know all of their names, as there is ALOT of them.  The boys are all in to collecting Pokemon cards too. 

stamp set:  'Party with Cake'
card stock:  Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White
ink:  Archival Basic Blackother:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles Framelits,  Standard Platform, Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder

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Yesterday was a very busy day with pigs, boys & all!  The 4 boys were really good though while we were out on the farm with the little piggies!  It is fun that they get to go with us!  How blessed we are!  I took a cute picture of them while we were waiting for the trucker to get their with the little piggies......check it out!

 Brody, Drake, Trey & Masen

Last night Deke & I went to Rita's visitation.  When we got home we had a late supper & Susie's Hair Hut was open for business......as Deke needed a hair cut really bad!  Now I need to find time to the all of the others hair cuts done sometime too!

I'm off this morning to go pick up the boys.  I'll take the twins to pre-school & spend my day with the 2 little ones.  Deke, me, Trey & Masen will be going to Rita's funeral this morning.  

Tonight the twins have soccer practice after school.  When they are done with that we'll all head to the races.  Nathan has raced several nights already this racing season & I haven't been able to go to one of them, as I've had to work.  So I hope he has a good night tonight.  We'll all be there to cheer him on.  And I'm glad that I am able to go this time!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE 

I LOVE this 'Eastern Palace Suite'!!

WOW- check out this beautiful card I made.  I love this color combination!  I love these words & this font.  I love these NEW framelits & I love this cool new DSP!  Can you tell I'm excited about this bundle & all of these new products!

Check out the corners on this card.  I took a 1" square & cut it diagonally in half & stuck it in all 4 corners.  This just gives a totally different look to the card & finishes it off!

Isn't it just a stunning card!!!  It is just such a "Susie" style card!

This 'Eastern Palace Suite' is a combination of many new products that are in the upcoming new Annual Catalog that begins on June 1st.  Stampin' Up! is offering these products early (as a sneak peek) to customers this month (May 1-31st)!  

You can check out the 'Eastern Palace Suites' by clicking BY CLICKING HERE!

Right now you can not buy any of the items that are in these bundle separately- they are only available in these 2 bundle offers during this special sneak peek May promotion.

I posted the information about these 2 bundles on my blog yesterday & you can see that post by CLICKING HERE! 

stamp set:  'Eastern Beauty'
card stock:

• Tranquil Tide- NEW In Color- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"; 2 1/4 x 5 1/2"
• Dapper Denim- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"; 1x 1" (2)- cut these in half diagonally
• Very Vanilla- 4 x 4"; 2 1/2" strip; 4 x 5 1/4" (for inside of card)

designer paper:  

• Eastern Palace Specialty DSP- NEW- 2 x 5 1/2"

ink: Tranquil Tide- NEW In Color
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies- NEW Dimensionals, 1 3/4" Circle Punch

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Yesterday was a busy day with all of the boys!  It is too bad that the weather was so darn crappy & we were inside all day! They did get along pretty good all day together though!  I tried to keep them busy!!  I enjoy & treasure our time all spent together, as it doesn't happen as much as it use to since the boys are all getting older. 

We all went to Nathan & Sarah's house last night to celebrate Brayden's birthday & had a fun time!  We had tacos & Sarah made a yummy cake!  The boys played in the basement & we had a fun time down there together watching them.  

I can't believe that Brayden is 9 years old already!  I so remember the night he was born.  Where does the time go?  He is such a sweet young man.  He is so mature & helpful!  And he is super smart!  He is just a true joy!  

This morning Deke is off early to chore & I'm off to go pick up all of the boys!  We have a busy day ahead of us!  We get baby piggies in this morning & all 4 littler boys (Brody, Drake, Trey & Masen) will be here to help us!  We have lots of little farmers today!!  I know the boys are excited!

Tonight we are going to a visitation of a special family friend that passed away- Rita Christner.  She was a neighbor of mine growing up & we use to spend alot of time together with their family.  She was a very special lady! 

When we get home from funeral home tonight I'll be stamping fool!!  I have my May monthly class coming up this weekend & I will be starting to create the cards for it.  We have a crazy busy week this week with pigs, soccer games, races & stamping!

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

Eastsern Palace Suites- NOW Available!!

WOW- check out these NEW items that are now available to purchase this month!  This is called the Eastern Palace Suite!  I LOVE it!
 
Click HERE to view the flyer with full details!

This is the starter bundle & it includes:

• Eastern Beauty stamp set
• Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Paper
• Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
• 3 new In Colors (Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist and Tranquil Tide) 
• and FREE Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes
• You get all of this for only $60.50!

Then there is a premiere bundle & it includes:

• Eastern Beauty stamp set
• Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Paper
• Eastern Palace Cardstock Pack (includes two of the new In Colors)
• Mini Tassels Assortment
• Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
• 3 new In Colors (Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist and Tranquil Tide)
• Eastern Medallion Thinlits- set of 14 cool images! 
• and FREE Very Vanilla Envlelopes & NEW Thick Very Vanilla Cardstock 
• You get all of this for only $103.50!!

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