'Confetti Celebration'

Here is another cute card using the 'Confetti Celebration' stamp set.  This stamp set is carrying over into the NEW Annual Catalog that begins on June 1st.

Check out how I cut strips of the DSP & used it.  You could also use Washi Tape like this too.  

This is card I made for a graduation party!

Some of the other projects that I used are on the RETIRING LIST.

• Medium Star Punch
• Pop of Pink Designer Paper (DSP)

stamp set:  'Confetti Celebration'
card stock:  Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White
designer paper:  Pop Of Pink DSP
ink:  Melon Mambo
marker:  Basic Black
other:  1 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Clear Wink of Stella, Medium Star Punch, Dimensionals

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

Happy Memorial Day!!

Thinking of all of the military men & women that have served our country!!!  Bless them all!

This is a clean & simple card!  I thought I'd share some new stamp sets from the NEW Annual Catalog today as a sneak peek!!!

stamp set: 'Wood Words' & 'Tabs for Everything'
card stock:  Night of Navy, Real Red, Whisper White
ink:  Night of Navy
other:  1 1/2" Circle Punch, Brights Enamel Shapes (Stars), Sending Love Ribbon (Real Red)- RETIRING, dimensionals, glue dots

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I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

And a very special Memorial Day!

Happy stamping!!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Hello- 'Baby Bear'

I love this stamp set!!  This teddy bear is just adorable!!

My demonstrator friend Nicole, made this card as a swap for one of my team meetings I had.  I just had to share it with you!

stamp set:  'Baby Bear'
card stock:  Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette
designer paper:  Pop of Pink- RETIRING
ink:  Melon Mambo, Sahara Sand, Soft Suede
other:  Melon Mambo Baker's Twine- RETIRING, Sweetheart Punch- RETIRING, Big Shot, Happy Hearts Embossing Folder- RETIRING

  

Check out these other CUTE Baby Bear cards that I have made & previously posted on my blog!

• CLICK HERE! 
• CLICK HERE! 
• CLICK HERE! 
• CLICK HERE!

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Yesterday was a bitter sweet day as the Wood family was all together- except for us all missing Dan....which was so hard.  His Celebration of Life was very nice- the service, the luncheon & then our time together on the farm afterwards.  There were lots of fond memories shared throughout the day.  And the little kids all made some new fond memories together riding gators, crafting, fishing, playing in the bubble machine & playing in the puddles of water after the rain.  

Today we will just hang out on the farm with family again........enjoying our time with our family that is here from Pennsylvania, before they have to go back to their homes.  

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

Celebrate You!

Check out this cute card!  It is clean & simple! 

I made it using the 'Birthday Blast' stamp set that is in the Occasions Catalog on pg. 11.  

This stamp set is retiring on May 31st (or while supplies last only) & it is on SALE too!   This stamp set also has coordinating framelits to go with it!

Even though this is a birthday stamp set- it could be used for many other occasions too.  

• Graduation
• Father's Day
• Retirement
• Anniversary
• Wedding
• Baby

stamp set:  'Birthday Blast'
card stock:  Bermuda Bay, Silver Foil, Whisper White
ink:  Bermuda Bay, Archival Basic Black
other:  Rhinestones, Metallic Foil Doilies (Silver), Dimensionals

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Thursday night we went to Deke's brother Dan's Celebration of Life Service, at their church in Decatur, Illinois.  It was a beautiful tribute to him!  It was very sad, yet very comforting.  My sister-in-law Sheryl is an amazing person & she did an awesome job with sharing about Dan & their life.  He was such a great guy & he is greatly missed.

We have enjoyed our time spent with Deke's family the past couple of days.  Thursday night we all stayed in the same hotel & many of us stayed up late visiting.  We had breakfast together yesterday (Friday) morning & then all headed out on our drives back to Iowa.

Last night Deke & I went to Brayden's ball game.  His team won!  Manda, Steve, their 3 boys, Aunt Kathy, Sarah, Nathan, Masen, Sarah's parents & Brayden's Papa Mark were all there too.  

After the game , Deke & I ran over to the What Cheer cemetery & cut down some little trees growing in the ditch.  We came home, ate a late supper, got some things done around the house & finally called it a night.  We were both beat!

This morning we are up early.  Deke is off to chore & I'm going to do some cooking.  We'll then head out the door, as this morning we're having another Celebration of Life for Dan, here in Sigourney at the church.  And we'll spend the rest of our day/evening with The Wood family!!  

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Cool Treats'

I love this super cute birthday card!!!  This stamp set & DSP is just so cool!!!  I've used it tons!  It is a favorite of mine forsure. 

Woo Hoo!!  This stamp set- 'Cool Treats' is carrying over into the NEW Annual Catalog on June 1st! 

BUT this Tasty Treats Designer Paper is on the RETIRING LIST!  It is still available as when I'm typing this post.  It will be gone on May 31st or before if it sells out.

This is a fun layout using strips of DSP.  I've created several other cards that I've posted on my blog in the past few months- you can click on the links below to check them out!

• See another card using these same supplies by clicking HERE! 

• See another card using these same supplies by clicking HERE!

• See another card using these same supplies by clicking HERE!

stamp set:  'Cool Treats'- CARRYING OVER!
card stock:  Watermelon Wonder- RETIRING!; Pool Party, Whisper White
designer paper:  Tasty Treats- RETIRING!
ink:  Watermelon Wonder- SOLD OUT
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Ovals Framelits, Striped Watermelon Wonder Ribbon- RETIRING; Metallic Enamel Shapes (star), Silver Foil Doiles, Dimensnionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the boys!!  We went to the races last night.  Nathan was leading his head & broke.....so the guys worked on the car & he started last in the main.  He went from the back to the front, was leading & ended up 2nd by 1/2 a car length.  

This morning I am busy getting everything ready, as Deke & I are headed out to Illinois to attend his brother Dan's- Celebration of Life Service.  We'll stay there tonight & head back home tomorrow.  Nathan will be doing our farm chores for us.
 
I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Wild About Flowers'

Here is a pretty card with lots of flowers!!  This stamp set is called- 'Wild About Flowers' & it is carrying over & will still be available in the NEW Annual Catalog that starts next week on June 1st.

 I have a bunch of flower that look like this that are blooming in front of my house!  So I thought this card was a perfect one to create & share.

stamp set:  'Wild About Flowers'
card stock:  Basic Black, Always Artichoke, Sweet Sugarplum, Whisper White
designer paper:  In Color 2016-2018 12x12 Paper Stack (Sweet Sugarplum)-RETIRING
ink:  Sweet Sugarplum, Always Artichoke, Basic Black
other:  Big Shot, Brick Wall Embossing Folder, Sweet Sugarplum Ruched Ribbon- RETIRING, dimensionals, glue dot

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Yesterday was a fun & busy day with the boys.  In the morning we went to What Cheer to play in the park!!  They had so much fun!  It was a little chilly.....we wore coats & hats & were on the go!  Yesterday afternoon we played outside some again too.

Last night we went to Brayden's ballgame.  They won & did a great job.  And then we ate supper with everyone at the Mexican place afterwards.  When we got home I finalize orders & stamped!

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the office at the courthouse.  He then has a meeting this afternoon.  

I'm off early to go pick up Masen (as Nathan has an early meeting) & then I'll head to town to pick up the other 3 boys & spend my day with all of them. 

Tonight we are suppose to race in Osky- so I hope Mother Nature is good to us & we get to do that.   It will be fun that we all will be able to go together tonight!  I hope Nathan has good luck!!  I am sure it will be a late night, as there are extra racing classes with sprint cars & truck races too, added to the regular race classes of cars! 

Gotta run.....

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

Yummy..... "Sweet Cupcake"!

This stamp set is so cute & fun!!  Check out this yummy cupcake.  I have only used this set a couple of times.....I need to use it more often, as it is easy to stamp & cut out with the framelits. 

Look closely at the frosting.....I added the clear Wink of Stella to it to make it shine!

stamp set:  'Sweet Cupcake'
card stock:  Smoky Slate, Flirty Flamingo, Whisper White
designer paper:  A Little Foxy Paper Stack- RETIRING
ink:  Archival Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, Flirty Flamingo , Pink Pirouette
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Cupcake Cutouts Framelits, Flirty Flamingo Ruched Ribbon-RETIRING, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Clear Wink of Stella, Owl Builder Punch (for the small heart)- RETIRING

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Yesterday was a busy day!  It started out early with helping Deke on the farm with the pigs.  And then spending my day with my boys.  Last night when they went home I worked on catching up on my farm bookwork & finalizing orders from my classes yesterday.

This morning I'm off to go pick up the boys for the day.   Tonight I hope to get stamp stuff put away from my weekends classes, since I didn't get that far last night.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE 

A 'Day at the Beach'

Here is a bright & cheery summer time card that everyone joining me for my May monthly classes made!  It turned out cute!

This stamp set is 'Day at the Beach' & is on pg. 34 of the Occasions Catalog.  This stamp set is retiring the end of this month (or while supplies last only).

I had everyone stamp the images in the Black Archival ink & then color the images with the Watercolor Pencils & a blender pen.  They then added a Clear Wink of Stella over the top of them!

Check out the cool new Daffodil Delight Double Stitched ribbon!!  It is in the NEW Annual Catalog & you can purchase it beginning June 1st.

Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card-
stamp set:  'Day at the Beach' & 'Sunburst Sayings'- Both are RETIRING!  
card stock: 

• Pacific Point- 4 x 5 1/4", 5 1/4 x 1 3/4"
• Daffodil Delight- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2", 5 1/4 x 2", 4 1/4 x 3/4", 4 1/4 x 1 1/2"
• Thick Whisper White- 1" strip- (to punch out beach images)
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"  (inside of card)

designer paper:

• Fruit Stand DSP- 4 x 1 1/4" RETIRING!

ink:  Basic Black Archival,
other:  Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pens, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Clear Wink of Stella, Glue Dots, Dimensionals
NEW:  Daffodil Delight Double Stitched Ribbon- available June 1st

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Yesterday was a fun day stamping with everyone that joined me!!  It was fun with friends, yummy food & lots of cute stamping projects!!  

It was about 7:45 when I got home, as I met up with a couple of customers with their orders on my way home.  I was beat!  I finally called it a night about 10:30.

This morning I am a farmer & we are up early to mark, sort & load hogs.  I'll then hurry in to town & go pick up all of my boys & spend my day with them.  Hopefully the trucker isn't late.  As Deke has his weekly board meeting today too- so he needs to get his chores done too & in to shower & head to the courthouse. 

I hope the weather is nice today & we can play outside.....it sure has been chilly & wet!  It has not been good weather at all the past few days. 

Tonight when the boys go home I will work on getting everything from this weekends classes all unpacked & put away (hopefully).

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A sparkly with 'Carousel Birthday'!

Wow!!  Check out this pretty sparkly card!! I love the Gold Glitter paper that I added here.  It just adds so much to the card. 

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my monthly May classes made.  It is a fun z  fold card too!

Check out the gold on the saddle & the pole.  I used the Gold Wink of Stella Pen to color them!

There are alot of products on this card that are retiring the end of this month!!  

stamp set:  'Carousel Birthday'
card stock:
designer paper:
ink:
other:
I will update this post tonight or tomorrow with the supplies I used......

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Yesterday was a busy day with stamping, a wedding/reception & cutting card stock!!  I burnt the midnight oil.  

I'm up early this morning to finishing getting things packed up, get my car loaded & I'll be headed out for my monthly classes that I have today in Hiawatha!  I'll have a morning class & an afternoon class.  Dixie, Kathy & Diane are my hostesses for today!!  We have a fun group of friends coming to stamp with us!  I am looking forward to my day with everyone- stamping & sharing!

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

A flower using NEW In Colors!

Here is a sneak peek of a cute flower card, using the NEW In Colors that are available for you to order on June 1st.  

Check out-

• New Powder Pink ribbon
• New In Colors of card stock- Fresh Fig, Tranquil Tide, Lemon Lime Twist, Powder Pink
• New Embossing Folder- Oh My Stars
• New stamp set- 'Colorful Seasons' 
• New Ink- Tranquil Tide
  

NOTE:  
I used the Envelope Punch board corner rounder & rounded 2 corners on each of these squares.

So which if your favorite NEW In Color gonna be?

Personally- I like them all!  But I really like the Lemon Lime Twist!!

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Yesterday was a busy day!!  The twins graduated from Pre-School!  It was a really nice ceremony.  Their teacher did a great job!  The boys did a good job too!  And I can NOT believe that they have grown up so fast.  So much in my life changed when they were born.....and how blessed I am that I got to spend this time with them the past 5 1/2 years!  We had planned to have a picnic & play in the park, but it was cold & rainy- so hopefully the weather is good next week & we can do this to celebrate.  

I made them some cute graduation cards.....so will share them sometime next week, as I need to get a picture of them. 

Last night I had a fun group that came to stamp with me at our home!  Great friends, yummy snacks & cute cards- what else!!!  It was a fun time had by all!  

The guys went to Columbus Junction to race......in the mud & cold!  Nathan got 3rd in his heat & 3rd in the main.  

This morning I'm getting ready to have another stamp class here at our home & I'm looking forward to seeing everyone that will be joining me.  Then this afternoon/evening we have a wedding/reception to attend.  And I'll be finishing cutting card stock & packing up for my 2 stamp classes I have tomorrow, when I get home from there.

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A beautiful lattice card, using the Succulents!

This is one of the cards everyone made at my May monthly classes.  It is a lattice fold & I just love how cool they look!!  I just think this is a stunning card!

When I first started stamping 17 years ago- this is one of the first fun folds that I learned to do.  I still have the pattern on how to make it & that is the same pattern I used at my classes too!

Check it out- I like adding the little strip of cardstock on the inside of the fold, so that is shows through & adds extra color to the card!

Here are some other cards I've posted doing this fun fold!  Be sure to click on them & check them out!

• Click HERE!
• Click HERE!

And yes- I used the 'Oh So Succulent' stamp set again, along with the coordinating framelits!  These are both just awesome!  And I'm so sad that they are both RETIRING!  They are just so versatile!! 

stamp set:
card stock:
ink:
other:
I will get this updated with the supplies & measurements - probably tomorrow!

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Yesterday was a busy day with the boys!  Yesterday afternoon while the 2 little boys were napping, Susie's Hair Hut was open & Brody & Drake both got their hair cut short- so they are all ready for summer!

When the boys all went home I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock!!  Deke worked late on the farm & came in when it was dark.  Thankfully he helped me do some Big Shot cutting though!  

Woo Hoo- today is a crazy busy day!!   Deke is off to chore & I"m off to go pick up the boys.  I'll take the twins to pre-school.  Trey, Masen & I will come home & get Deke & we'll all head back to school for the twins pre-school graduation.  We'll meet Manda, Steve, Steve's parents, my mom & aunt Virginia & Deke's parents there for the ceremony.

Tonight when the boys go home I have a stamp class here at our home!!  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone coming to stamp with me!!

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

A great guy card!

Check out this cute guy card!  This is one of the cards everyone joining me for my monthly May Stampin' Classes got to make!

It is a fun fold card!  The front flips up.

It is perfect for Father's Day, Graduation, a Birthday, etc.

stamp set:  'Urban District'- RETIRING
'Custom Tee'- RETIRING
card stock:  

• Basic Gray-  5 1/2 x 7 3/4"- score 1 3/4" each end; 4 1/4 x 3"
• Very Vanilla-  4 x 5 1/4" (for inside of card); 1" strip (stamp tie on); 2 3/4 x 4"
• Delightful Dijon-  2 3/4" strip (to stamp shirt on)

designer paper: 

• Urban Underground DSP-  5 1/4 x 1/2" (x2)- SOLD OUT!

ink:  Archival Basic Gray
Delightful Dijon- RETIRING
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platoform, T-Shirt Builder Framelits Dies- RETIRING, Urban Underground Washi Tape- SOLD OUT, Urban Underground Embellishment- SOLD OUT

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Yesterday was a fun day with the boys.  Last night Susie's Hair Hut was open for business & I got Steven's hair cut!  I then burnt the midnight oil stamping!

This morning I'm off to go pick up all of my boys for the day!  I hope I can get the twins hair cut- as they have their pre-school graduation tomorrow....so we'll see how our day goes.  Tonight when they leave I'll be stamping again.  I have lots of card stock yet to get cut.

Gotta run.....

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

'Perfect Mix' - SO CUTE!

This is one of the cards everyone joining me for all of my May monthly classes made.  I think this whole stamp set is just so cute!!  And darn- but this is one of the stamp sets that are retiring the end of this month too!  So if you like it & you don't have it yet- you had better get it! 

Check out the NEW Old Olive Ribbon that I used here!  It is in the NEW Annual Catalog & it will be available on June 1st.

I chose these colors as they made me think of a mixing bowl that I have.  

Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card-
 
stamp set: 'Perfect Mix'-RETIRING
card stock:  

• Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"; 2" strip (for circle),  3x3", 4 1/4 x 1"
• Pool Party- 4 x 5 1/4"; 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"
• Whisper White- 2" strip (for circle), 2" strip (to stamp mixer on & fussy cut out with Paper Snips, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2" ; 4 x 5 1/4" (for inside of card)

designer paper:  

• Tasty Treats DSP- 4 x 2" -RETIRING

ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pens, Paper Snips (to cut out the mixer), Dimensionals, Glue Dots, 1 1/2" Circle Punch
NEW:  Old Olive Ribbon- 3"- available on June 1st!

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Yesterday was a LONG day!  It started out early with pigs & then I had boys all day.  We played outside for about 2 1/2 hours yesterday morning & then we went out again for awhile yesterday afternoon.  When everyone was gone- I burnt the midnight oil working on stamping stuff.  

The guys went racing in Columbus Junction for a special race there.  Nathan got in a wreck in his heat race; they checked things out while under the caution & he ended up getting 2nd place.  He started 9th in the feature & he finished 4th. 

This morning I'm off to go pick up all of my boys.  I'll take the twins to pre-school & then spend my day with Trey & Masen.  Tonight we are suppose to race in Osky, but it sounds like we might get rained out.  I will be home cutting card stock either way though.....this is just a crazy busy week for me.  

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Check out these hot air balloons!

Wow- this stamp set is one that will still be available, as it is carrying over into the new Annual Catalog!!! Yeah- I'm happy about that, as I really like it. 

Check out the balloons on this card!!  Don't you love how they are floating in the clouds.  Deke's co-worker, Mike, has a hot air balloon & it is on Deke & my bucket list to get to go for a balloon ride yet sometime this year!  I hope it works out!  I'll keep you posted!

stamp set:   'Lift Me Up'
card stock:  Whisper White, Island Indigo, Pool Party
ink:  Smoky Slate, Island Indigo, Rich Razzleberry
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Up & Away Thinlits Dies, Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday Trey & I ran errands in the morning.  We went to visit my mom & my aunt Virginia.  We got home around noon & made lunch.  When Trey went home I went outside to help Deke with the pigs.  Brayden rode the bus here after school, so he rode his motorcycle up by the hog lot.  And Nathan was here to help Deke & me with the pigs.  When I got in last night I made supper & worked on bookwork the rest of the night.  

This morning we are up early at 5:00 to mark, sort & load hogs.  I hope the trucker is on time!!  I'll then go pick up the 4 boys & spend my day with all of them.  

Tonight the guys are going to Columbus Junction for a special race.  I'm staying home- as I have tons of card stock to get cut for this weeks classes. 

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

Yummy- Ice cream!!!

Wow- those of you that know me very well know that I love ice cream & I eat it almost every day! (Yes- really!)  So this card is very fitting for me!

The DSP on this card is on the retiring list & it is just so super cute!!  It is still available to purchase as right now & it is on sale too!  WOW!

The sheet of DSP with the cherries & strawberries on it is one of the specialty sheets in this package & it is raised up like it is clear heat embossed!  And yes- this polka dot Pear Pizzazz/White DSP is also in the Tasty Treats DSP package. 

This base of this card is Watermelon Wonder.  It is one of the 2015-2017 In Colors that is retiring.  As of right now- the Watermelon Wonder card stock, set of markers & this stripped Watermelon Wonder ribbon are still all available!

stamp set:  'Cool Treats'- this stamp set is carrying over into the NEW Annual Catalog
card stock:  

• Watermelon Wonder- RETIRING
• Whisper White
• Pear Pizzazz

designer paper:  

• Tasty Treats- RETIRING

inks:  Watermelon Wonder- SOLD OUT, Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Frozen Treats Fraemlits Dies- carrying over into the NEW Annual Catalog, Stripped Watermelon Wonder ribbon- RETIRING, Layering Ovals Framelits, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day!!  I spent my morning cooking & we went up to Deke's parents to have lunch with some of his family.  When we got home I worked in the yard- planting flowers & pulling weeds until it was too dark to see any longer.  

Nathan, Sarah & Deke went to Vinton racing.  Nathan won his heat & he he also won the main!!  Woo Hoo!!  I wish I would have been there, but I have a crazy week & I needed to be at home trying to get things done.

This morning Deke is off to chore early & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm off to go pick up the boys.  I'll take the twins to pre-school & spend my day with Trey.  We are going to run errands this morning & go visit my mom for awhile too.

Tonight when the boys are gone home I'll be a farmer helping Deke sort pigs.  After we get in, I will be working on bookwork all night- as I have tons to catch up on!

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