'Carols of Christmas'

Here is a clean & simple card using the 'Carols of Christmas' stamp set!!

This is a "Susie" card.....I love the way it turned out!  This new DSP is just AWESOME- I LOVE IT!

This stamp set 'Carols of Christmas' & coordinating Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies- are an EARLY RELEASE from the upcoming Holiday Catalog, that you can purchase NOW!  They can be purchased separately or you can save 10% & purchase them as a bundle!

Can't you just see all of the possibilities that this DSP has!!  It doesn't just have to be Christmas.  It can be used for many different occasions!

stamp set:  'Carols of Christmas'
card stock:  Old Olive, THICK Whisper White, Basic Black
designer paper:  Merry Music Specialty DSP (Tree), Merry Little Christmas DSP (Old Olive & Basic Black)- BOTH will be available in the Holiday Catalog on September 1st!
ink:  Versamark pad, Old Olive (to do a waterwash over the top of the embossed words)
other:  Perfect White Accent, Pretty Label  Punch, Big Shot, Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies, Magnetic Platform, White Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Black Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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

A pretty ROSE card!!

Clean, simple & elegant.......to me, those words describe this card!  What do you think?

WOW!  Have you noticed the pretty 6x6 Petal Garden Paper Stack in the Annual Catalog on page 187.  It is just absolutely beautiful!  

Last week I needed to send some sympathy cards to 3 friends, whom lost their mother.  They aren't stampers.....so I thought this paper stack would be the perfect cards to send to them.

I used the words from the 'Ribbon of Courage'- as I thought that they were just perfect to add to the outside of each card.

Check out how I fussy cut, using my Paper Snips, some of the roses in this designer paper!  COOL HUH!

I added one of the roses that I fussy cut out to each of the cards I made.  On this one I used the big rose.

stamp set:  'Ribbon of Courage'
card stock:  Calypso Coral, Old Olive, Whisper White
designer paper:  Petal Garden 6x6 Paper Stack 
ink:  Old Olive
other:  Pretty Label Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch,  Paper Snips, Perfect White Accents, Dimensionals, NEW Leaf Punch- available on 9/1/17!

Do you see the cute little leaf that I added too?  It is a NEW Leaf Punch that is in the upcoming Holiday Catalog & it will be available for you to purchase on September 1st!

Here are the 3 cards that I sent to my friends!

And here are the stack of them I made to keep on hand for the next time I need to send a sympathy card.

I did use a few of the strips of the BACKSIDE of the Garden Petal (Rose) DSP, so that the Calypso Coral print was on the strip I added across the card front on some of these cards above.  

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We had a late night last night, as we were in Memphis, Missouri racing.  This morning I'm off bright & early to go pick up all of my kids & spend the day with them.
Gotta run.......
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Daisy Delight' stemmed flowers!

Here is a stemmed daisy card using the 'Daisy Delight' stamp set!  This is just an awesome stamp set!!  And I've used it tons. 

My card was inspired & changed somewhat from a swap that I got from my demonstrator friend Lee Conrey.

Check out my pretty bow!  I used the yummy Berry Burst 5/8" Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon.  It is soft & ties to easy!

I shadow stamped the flowers to give them the lighter & darker looks!

stamp set:  'Daisy Delight'
card stock:  Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist, Whisper White
designer paper:  Color Theory Paper Stack
ink:  Lemon Berry Burst, Lime Twist
other:  Basic Rhinestones, Berry Burst 5/8" Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Wow- an early morning for me, headed out to go pick up all of the kids for the day!!

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Lovely Words Thinlits!

Here is a fun card that everyone stamping with me at my August monthly classes made last week!  

It is a fun fold card & we used some bright & cheery new products from the Annual Catalog.

Doesn't it look like a stained glass window?

And check out this yummy new ribbon.......it is so easy to use & tie bows with!

And I love the words!  

Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card.

Hugs card-
BUNDLE AVAILABLE!
'Lovely Inside & Out'- #144008= $28.00 or #144011 (c)= $20.00- pg. 157
card stock:

• Night of Navy R (24)- #100867= $8.00- pg. 185   4 1/4 x 6 3/4"- score at 5 1/2"; 4 1/4 x 1 1/4"; 3 1/2" strip; 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"
• Whisper White N (40)- $100730= $9.00- pg. 185  4 x 5 1/4"; 3 1/2 x 3 1/2" 
• Lemon Lime Twist IC (24)- #144245- pg. 184  4x4"

designer paper: 

• Naturally Eclectic (12x12)- #144185= $11.00- pg. 188  3" strip; 1 x 4" (x2)

ink:  Night of Navy R- #126970= $6.50- pg. 185
other:  Lovely Words Thinlits- #143733= $27.00- pg. 214
Stitched Shapes Framelits (Circle)- #145372= $30.00- pg. 214
Layering Circles Framelits- #141705= $35.00- pg. 214 (for the stripped dsp)
Big Shot- #143263= $110.00- pg. 209
Metallic Enamel Shapes- #141678= $7.00- pg. 196
Crinkled Seam Binding ribbon- #144189= $8.00- pg. 199
Tear & Tape- #138995= $7.00- pg. 202

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Today I'm off early to go pick up my kids!!  I have another busy day with them all.  

 

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

'Carols of Christmas'

WOW- a pretty black & white card with this awesome snowflake DSP!!

I used the Early Release stamp set- 'Carols of Christmas', along with some new DSP called- Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper, that will be available on September 1st in the Holiday Catalog!

I embossed the words, using white embossing powder!  And I used Silver Foil Sheets & the Layering Squares Framelits.

Look at the pretty new ribbon!  It is the Silver Metallic Edge ribbon in the annual catalog on pg. 199!

stamp set:  'Carols of Christmas'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Basic Black, Silver Foil Sheets
designer paper:  Merry Music Specialty DSP- available September 1st!
ink:  versamark pad
other:  Big Shot, Layering Squares Frameltis, Silver Metallic Edge ribbon, Banner Triple Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Embossing Buddy, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool

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

It is a Paw Patrol Party!!

Here is Masen's birthday party invites!  His party theme this year is Paw Patrol (his favorite cartoon).....so this is what Grandma came up with!

I used the 'Badges & Banners' stamp set & the coordinating Best Badge Punch!  Check out the stripes that I stamped in the Crushed Curry for the Badge & then punched it out.  I added the number 2 over it!

I think they turned out pretty cute!  Sarah liked them too- so that is what counts!  Oh and all of the boys liked them too- so I'm happy it met their approval also! 

stamp sets:  

• Paw Print- retired stamp set 
• Number- retired stamp set 
• Badge-  'Badges & Banners' - CURRENT- pg. 23 in the Annual Catalog

card stock:  Real Red, Pacific Point, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Basic Black
inks:  Black Archival, Crushed Curry
other:  Dimensionals, Best Badge Punch

Today is Masen's office birthday!!  I can't believe he is already 2 years old.  Where does the time go?

 

Here is Masen riding the 4-wheeler with his daddy the other night!  

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Wow- I had a full weekend of stamping (and grandkids) with 4 stamp classes!  I enjoyed being able to share & stamp with so many!!  We had such a fun time together!!!  Thanks to everyone that joined me!  And I so look forward to our next time stamping together. 

Today is a full day & a busy week with my kids!   
Gotta run.......
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Sharing Sweet Thoughts'- strawberries

Lovin' this Ronald McDonald stamp set called 'Sharing Sweet Thought's.  Check out these yummy looking strawberries!

This is a fun z fold card!! 

Check it out when it standing up.

Check out some of the other cards I made using this stamp set.  
Just click on these 3 links to see these other 3 cards!

• Jar Full of Love 
• Jar of Butterflies 
• Jar of Hearts 

 
'Sharing Sweet Thoughts'- #144048 (w)= $29.00 or #144051(c)= $21.00- pg. 233
'Label Me Pretty'- #143858 (w)= $23.00 or #143861 (c)= $17.00- pg. 27

• card stock:  Basic Black N (24)- #121045= $8.00- pg. 185
• Emerald Envy IC (24)- #141415= $8.00- pg. 184 
• Whisper White N (40)- #100730= $9.00- pg. 185
• Smoky Slate N (24)- #131202= $8.00- pg. 185

designer paper:  

• Pick a Pattern (12x12)- #144163= $11.00- pg. 188

ink:  Archival Basic Black- #140931= $7.00- pg. 201
markers:  Many Marvelous set- #131264= $110.00- pg. 202
2017-2019 In Colors set- #144033= $15.00- pg. 184
other: Everyday Jars Frameltis- #141490= $33.00- pg. 213
Big Shot- #143263= $110.00- pg. 209
Pretty Label Punch- #143715= $18.00- pg. 207
Black Baker's Twine- #141682= $3.00- pg. 199
White Perfect Accents- #138416= $5.00- pg. 196
Black Sharpie Marker
Classic Label Punch- #141491= $18.00- pg. 206

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

'Graceful Garden'

I made this pretty rose card for a dear friend & sent it to her for birthday!

I used the 'Graceful Garden' stamp set.  I stamped the Rose onto the Sweet Sugarplum card stock, using the Sweet Sugarplum ink.  I then fussy cut out the rose, using my Paper Snips.

Check out the cool leaf punch.  It will be available on September 1st in the Holiday Catalog!  

I used the Petal Garden DSP along the top & the bottom of this card front.

I also used a sponge dauber & the Sweet Sugarplum ink pad, along with the Pattern Party Decorative Masks to make the little triangles.

stamp set:  'Graceful Garden'
card stock:  Sweet Sugarplum, Garden Green, Whisper White
designer paper:  Petal Garden
ink:  Sweet Sugarplum, Garden Green
other:  Sweet Sugarplum Striped Ribbon, Burlap ribbon, Pattern Party Decorative Masks, sponge dauber, dimensionals, glue dot, Paper Snips, Classic Label Punch
NOTE:  Leaf Punch- available September 1st.

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

'Graceful Garden' rose

Here is a pretty stemmed rose.  This is one of the card that everyone joining me at my August monthly classes this week will get to make.  I used the 'Graceful Garden' stamp set.  You can tell by the photo, but I added the Clear Wink of Stella over the rose & it is really pretty with the shimmer added to it. 

Check out the new Decorative Ribbon Border Punch that I used along the outside edge.

I also used the Petal Garden DSP- it coordinates great!

And check out the COOL Black Rhinestone Jewels.  They will be available September 1st in the upcoming Holiday Catalog!  You can find them in the bottom right corner of the card, as they are under the words- on the circle punch outs. 

Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card.

Stemmed Rose card-
'Graceful Garden'- #143846 (w)= $27.00 or #143849 (c)= $19.00- pg. 225
card stock:

• Sweet Sugarplum IC (24)- #141418= $8.00- pg. 184  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"; 2" strip 
• Basic Black N (24)- #121045= $8.00- pg. 185  2 3/4 x 4 1/4"; 2" strip; 5 1/2 x 3/4" 
• THICK Whisper White- #140272= $7.00- pg. 194  2 3/4 x 4 1/4 
• Whisper White N (40)- #100730= $9.00- pg. 185  4 x 5 1/4"

designer paper:  

• Petal Garden Paper Stack (6x6)- #144168= $10.00- pg. 187  5 1/2 x 2"

ink pad:  Archival Basic Black- #140931= $7.00- pg. 201
markers:  Sweet Sugarplum & Old Olive
other:  1 1/2" Circle Punch- #138299= $16.00- pg. 207
1 3/4" Circle Punch- #119850= $18.00- pg. 207
Black Rhinestones Jewels- AVAILABLE September 1st!
1/8" Old Olive Ribbon- #144171= $6.00- pg. 199  6"
Clear Wink of Stella- #141897= $8.00- pg. 200
Decorative Ribbon Border Punch- #143721= $16.00- pg. 206

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

'Colorful Seasons'

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me this week at my monthly August classes will be making!

I love fall!  And I love this stamp set - 'Colorful Season' & coordinating framelits- Seasonal Layers Thinlits.  It is an awesome bundle!  It has such versatility with images for all seasons!  Be sure to check it out on pg. 147!

This new 'Burlap' background stamp is very cool too!  

Lately I've been making a ton of sympathy cards.....but this card could make a great guy card too!  

Don't you love the touch of copper that is added here with the Copper Foil leaf & the Copper Trim!

Did you notice the Jute Twine?  It is in the upcoming Holiday Catalog & it will be available for you to purchase on September 1st!

Here are the supplies & the measurements:
Leaf card-
'Colorful Season'- #143726- (photopolymer only)= $27.00- pg. 147
'Burlap' Background stamp-  #143979 (w)= $20.00 or #143982= $14.00- pg. 165
'Flourishing Phrases'- #141531 (w)= $49.00 or #141534 (c)= $37.00- pg. 225
card stock:

• Early Espresso N (24)- #119686= $8.00- pg. 185  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"; 2" strip; 2 3/4 x 2 3/4" 
• Whisper White N (40)- #100730= $9.00- pg. 185  2 1/4 x 2 1/4"; 4 x 5 1/4" 4 x 5 1/4" 
• Crumb Cake N (24)- #120953= $8.00- pg. 185  2 1/2 x 2 1/2"; 2" strip 
• Soft Suede N (24)- #115318= $8.00- pg. 185  3 3/4 x 5"- cut diagonal
• Copper Foil Sheets (2- 12x12)- #142020=$4.00- pg. 194  2" strip

ink:  Soft Suede N- #126978= $6.50- pg. 185
other:  Seasonal Layers Thinlits- #143751= $33.00- pg. 216
Big Shot- #143263= $110.00- pg. 209
Copper Trim- #144179= $6.00- pg. 199        3"
sponge (3)- #141337= $3.50- pg. 200
Jute Twine- Available September 1st        10"
Tear & Tape- #138995= $7.00- pg. 202

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

'Happiest of Days'- CHRISTMAS!

Here is my Christmas card that I promised yesterday to share with you today!!  Didn't I tell you that it was SUPER DUPER CUTE!  It turned out to be a great Christmas card!  I used the 'Happiest of Days' stamp set!

This is the exact same layout as the birthday card that I posted yesterday!  You can check out that card by CLICK HERE TO SEE IT!

I used some NEW Holiday Sneak peeks here!  These are both available to purchase on September 1st. 

1. Check out the cool new Quilted Christmas DSP!  
2. And the cool new Quilted Christmas ribbon! 

 Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card-

stamp set:  'Happiest of Days'
card stock:  

• Real Red- 4 1/4" x 11- score at 4" & 9 1/2" to make the matchbook fold; 3" strip- to cut out scalloped Circle Framelit; 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" (4 times); 3 3/4" x 1/2"
• Garden Green- 5" x 3 3/4" ; 3 3/4" x 1"
• Whisper White-  4 3/4" x 3 1/2"- for outside of the card; 2 3/4" strip- to stamp presents onto & punch out with the 2 1/4" Circle Punch; 3 3/4 "x 3 3/4"- for inside of card to stamp words on

designer paper:  

• Quilted Christmas (Holiday Catalog)- 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"- (4 times)

ink:  Archival Basic Black
markers:  Real Red Garden Green

other:  Big Shot, Scalloped Circle Framelits, 2 1/4" Circle Punch,  Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Perfect White Accents, Quilted Christmas Ribbon (Holiday Catalog)

And here is a sneak peek of another Christmas stamp set that is in the Holiday Catalog- 'Snowflake Sentiments'.  It will be available on September 1st too!

This little pocket is perfect for a gift card or some cash!  

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I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Happiest of Days'- Presents!

WOW!  This is one of the cards everyone joining me at my August monthly classes will be making!!  This is a super cute stamp set!!!  

I made this card into a birthday card.....but once I got it done all I could think of when I looked at it is- "Those presents would make great Christmas presents!"  So don't you agree with me?  

Be sure you check back tomorrow to see my Christmas version of this card, as it is SUPER DUPER CUTE!  I can't wait for you to see it!

This is a matchbook fold.  Check it out when it opened up.  It is perfect to tuck a gift card into or even some cash or little piece of candy, etc.  I did use tape & tear to hold down the pocket & then also added staples along each edge too.  

Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card-

stamp set:  'Happiest of Days'
card stock:  

• Pacific Point- 4 1/4" x 11- score at 4" & 9 1/2" to make the matchbook fold; 3" strip- to cut out scalloped Circle Framelit; 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" (4 times); 3 3/4" x 1/2"
• Old Olive- 5" x 3 3/4" ; 3 3/4" x 1"
• Whisper White-  4 3/4" x 3 1/2"- for outside of the card; 2 3/4" strip- to stamp presents onto & punch out with the 2 1/4" Circle Punch; 3 3/4 "x 3 3/4"- for inside of card to stamp words on

designer paper:  

• Birthday Memories DSP- 1 1/4" x 1 1/4"- (4 times)

ink:  Archival Basic Black
markers:  Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Old Olive

other:  Big Shot, Scalloped Circle Framelits, 2 1/4" Circle Punch, 1/4" Stitched Edge Pacific Point Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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

LOTS of 'Carols of Christmas' cards!

Here is a big pile of cards!!  I will be posting individual photos of these cards in the coming weeks. 

Last Thursday night I made 20 different Christmas cards for my display board, that I'll be taking to all of my August stamp class.  I used the Early Release stamp set- 'Carols of Christmas', along with the coordinating Card Front Builder Thinlit Dies!

What an awesome new Bundle this is!!  It has so much versatility!  This Bundle doesn't just have to be for Christmas!

'Carols of Christmas' Bundle
Save 10% when you buy the stamp set and Thinlits bundled together! You may also buy each item individually too!

	Description	USD
#146036-	Carols of Christmas Bundle (wood-mount)	$52.00
#146037-	Carols of Christmas Bundle (clear-mount)	$45.00
#146038-	Lot Cantiques de Noël Bundle (French; clear-mount)	$45.00
#144674-	Card Front Builder Thinlits Dies	$30.00
#144801-	Carols of Christmas Stamp Set (wood-mount)	$28.00
#144804-	Carols of Christmas Stamp Set (clear-mount)	$20.00
#145028-	Cantiques de Noël Stamp Set (French; clear-mount)	$20.00

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

More 'Sharing Sweet Thoughts'

Here is another card using the Ronald McDonald stamp set- 'Sharing Sweet Thoughts'.  It is on page 233 (the back page) of the catalog.  I have been having fun creating different cards using it.

You can check out a  JAR OF HEARTS BY CLICKING HERE!
You can check out a JAR OF BUTTERFLIES BY CLICKING HERE!

 This is a simple z fold card.  I added the Pretty Label Punch along the edge of it.  

Check out the red plaid DSP.  It is a sneak peek from the upcoming Holiday Catalog.  It is called Quilted Christmas in a 6x6 stack.  You can purchase this DSP when the Holiday Catalog goes live on September 1st.

stamp set:  'Sharing Sweet Thoughts'
card stock:  Real Red, Whisper White, Smoky Slate
designer paper:  Quilted Christmas- available in the Holiday Catalog on September 1st!
ink:  Archival Basic Black
marker:  Real red
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Everyday Jars Framelits, Classic Label Punch, Perfect White Accent, Pretty Label Punch, Delicate White Doily

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I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Carols of Christmas' Bundle

It is never too early to think about pretty Christmas cards!  And this month Stampin' Up! is doing an Early Release on this cool upcoming Holiday Catalog Bundle!

SO I have been creating cards with my new 'Carols of Christmas' bundle!!  I wanted to get several cards created to put on my display board, so that I can take it along with me to all of my stamp classes that I have this month.  I want everyone to see how cool this bundle is & see lots of different ideas with is.  The possibilities are endless! 

When I very first started stamping, about 17 years ago- I so remember the first thing that really "WOW"ED me!  It was heat embossing!  I will never forget how cool I thought it was!  And how EXCITED I was to make my first card that was heat embossed!  And to this day, I still LOVE to demonstrate heat embossing at my classes every once in awhile & I LOVE hearing the oohhhs & awwhhs from those newer stampers that haven't ever seen or done heat embossing!  It is just one of those warm fuzzy feelings! 

Well- I thought that the words in this new bundle were perfect for heat embossing!!!  So just look at my pile of card stock that I cut & heat embossed to make different cards with.  Some of them are heat embossed with White Embossing Powder, Silver Embossing Powder & Gold Embossing Powder! 

 I had fun adding some extra shine too, with using the Gold & Silver Foil papers with my heat embossed words. 

So check out my finished card!!  It is clean & simple, yet elegant!!!  

And check out the beautiful new designer paper too!!!  This designer paper is from the Merry Music Specialty DSP in the upcoming Holiday Catalog- which you can purchase beginning September 1st!

 

I added the strips of the Gold Foil paper & the tiny gold sequins (which I LOVE) to finish off this card & dress it up a bit!  What do you think?

stamp set:  'Carols of Christmas'
card stock:  Basic Black, Gold Foil
designer paper:  Merry Music Specialty DSP- (Holiday Catalog- available on September 1st!)
ink:  Versamark pad
other:  Embossing Buddy, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Tiny Gold Sequins, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Square Framelits, Dimensionals, Glue Dot

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Ainslee at the races last night.  Her daddy won again!

Papa & Masen in the pits!

Masen, Nathan, Ainslee & Brayden after the races.

 

 AND the 4 younger boys helping to push the car into the trailer at the end of the night!
As Brayden is in the trailer running the winch, pulling the car in!

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I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE