'Lovely As A Tree'

This stamp set- 'Lovely As A Tree', is an oldie, but it sure it a goodie!  Year after year, when the new catalog comes out- the first thing I do is check to see if it still in the catalog for at least another year or not.

I love this stamp set!  It has endless possibilities.  It is an especially great stamp set for guys & sympathy cards.

I am usually not a simple stamper.  I love fun folds, lots of layers & lots of dimensionals.  But I think this card turned out cute!  This is one of the cards for my upcoming "All Occasions" stamp-a-stack classes.   I stamped this one to be a sympathy card, as I've been needing alot of them lately.

The designer paper banner along the edge is from the Coffee Break Designer Paper stack.

stamp set:  'Lovely As A Tree'& 'Thoughts & Prayers'
card stock:  Early Espresso, Sahara Sand, very Vanilla
designer paper:  Coffee Break DSP
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  2 1/4" Circle Punch, Triple Banner Punch, Linen Thread, dimensionals, Glue Dot

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Kids, pigs & stamping........it is crazy here!  And I've been burning the midnight oil again cutting card stock & getting ready for my  big class this weekend!

I'm off this morning to go to town to Manda's.  I'll take the twins to school.  I then have a few errands to run & head back home to spend my day with Trey.  The other 2 little ones (Masen & Ainslee) will be here this afternoon.  And the 3 big boys will ride the bus out to our home after school too.  The 3 Wood kids are staying all night with us tonight- so we'll be busy!

Gotta run....

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Picture Perfect Birthday'

Here is another fun fold- easel card.  This is one of the cards that everyone at my March monthly classes made last week!  I used the cute 'Picture Perfect Birthday' stamp set!

I used the Level 1- Sale-a-bration Designer Paper called- Bubbles & Fizz!  You can choose it as your free items with a $50 order!

I will work on updating supplies & things of my blog post the first part of next week!  You can still stop by to see what I've created, but I am not going to take the extra time right now to type very much. 

This week is super crazy busy with kids, pigs & LOTS of stamping to get done!!  I know I don't have enough hours the days this week to keep up on things. 

Gotta run....Deke is off to chore & head to his office at the courthouse.  I'm off early to go to Manda's to get the boys ready & take the twins to school.  I'll then spend my day with the 3 little ones today.  Tonight when everyone has gone home I'll be burning the midnight oil again stamping!

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

'Sweet Little Something'- Easter Bunny!!

Oh my gosh!!  Have you checked out this adorable bunny that is on page 40 in the Occasions Catalog?  He is soooo cute!!  And he looks so soft & fuzzy doesn't he!  He is just the perfect Easter Bunny from the 'Sweet Little Something' stamp set. 

This is one of the cards that everyone joining me to stamp at my monthly classes last week got to make!  It was a favorite of many! 

I gave them the option of making it into a baby card (instead of an Easter card) too!  And they could then use the Soft Sky or Blushing Bride for the DSP & the card stock for the bow & the card stock for the Classic Label Punch too!

This is a fun fold easel card & it stands up like this!

This designer paper- Bundle of Love Specialty DSP- is really cool too!!  It is all Vanilla & Gold on one side & then it has the same pattern on the back side but has 2 sheets that are Blushing Bride & Vanilla & 2 sheets that are Soft Sky- in all 3 patterns in this package!  Check it out!  You'll find it on page 189 in the Annual Catalog.  

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

stamp set  'Sweet Little Something' & 'Holly Berry Happiness'
card stock:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
designer paper:  Bundle of Love Specialty DSP
ink:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand
other:  Holly Berry Builder Punch, 3/8" Metallic Gold Edge Vanilla ribbon, Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, 3/4" Circle Punch

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Yesterday was a long day.  I started out early stamping, then kids & then stamping a little more.  I burnt the midnight oil getting orders placed from the 4 stamp classes that I had this past weekend.  It was a short night. 

We are up early at 5 am again today to mark, sort & sell hogs!  I'll then spend my day with the 2 little ones- Masen & Ainslee.  Trey won't be here today.  Tonight when the kids go home I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping!

Gotta run.......

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Petal Passion Designer Paper!

There is a pretty black & white card!!  And those of you that know me, know that I love black & white cards!

Wow- this Petal Passion Designer Paper is just totally amazing.  I love every image in the whole pack!  

There are just so many possibilities- getting a different look with the different images in this Petal Passion Designer Paper.  As there are stripes on the back side of the little white flowers!  And it would look really cool here too just by flipping over to the other side.

stamp set:  'Perennial Birthday'
card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White
designer paper:  Petal Passion
ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  dimensionals 

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Yesterday was a great day of stamping!  I'm glad that so many joined us.  Cathy & Judy were great hostesses!  We had yummy treats, fun cards to stamp & lots of friends together.  What else could you ask for!

I was beat when I got home last night.  I made supper, unloaded my car & burnt the midnight oil stamping.  This coming week is my Annual 40 card "All Occasions" class & I have lots of creating & cutting to get done!!

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early & will be stamping until the kids get here!  And I'll be a stamping fool, burning the midnight oil again tonight when they are all gone home.

Gotta run........

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

A dutch door fold- 'Magic Day' card!

Check out this cute dutch door fold card!  This is one that everyone joining me this week for my monthly March classes is making!!

I love fun folds!!  And I try to do at least one each month at my monthly classes.  This is what it looks like when it is opened up.

Measurements:
Pacific Point- 

• 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"
• 8 1/2 x 2 3/4"- fold in half & attach to the bottom front of the card
• 4 1/2 x 3"
• 2 3/4' strip- for circle punch out

Marina Mist- 

• 4 1/4 x 2 3/4"

Whisper White-

• 4 x 5 1/4"
• 2 1/2 x 1 1/2"- for outside to stamp words on
• 2 3/4" strip - to stamp image on & punch out with circle punch

Ribbon- 10"

I thought this stamp set worked perfectly for this fun fold card!!  Check out the pretty designer paper.  It is actually from the Sweet Soiree' Specialty DSP.  

My stampers got the choice of punching out the image they choose or use the coordinating Magical Mates Framelits Dies.  You should see the dragon, the unicorn & the mermaid on this card.  They are super cute too!

stamp set:  'Magical Day'
card stock:  Pacific Point, Marina Mist, Whisper White
designer paper:  Sweet Soiree' Specialty
ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pens, Pacific Point 1'4" Stitched ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, 2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Wink of Stella

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Yesterday started out with selling pigs & then a full day/night of stamping! 

This morning I'm headed out early for Hiawatha.  I have 2 classes there today!  I am looking forward to seeing everyone that is joining me & stamping with them!

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Blossoming Basket' Bundle

Here is a pretty, yet simple card.  I used the new 'Blossoming Basket Bundle that is a Level 2 Sale-a-bration choice.   This stamp set & coordinating Basket Weave Embossing Folder can be your for FREE with a $100 order right now during Sale-a-bration. 

I love this basket!  It is so pretty when colored with the Stampin' Blends.  And I love baskets- so this is one of those sets I love when I first saw it!

stamp set:  'Blossoming Basket'- Level 2 Sale-a-bration choice!
card stock:  Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
ink:  Memento Black
Stampin' Blend:  Dark & Light Calypso Coral, Dark & Light Crumb Cake, Light Daffodil Delight (for the center of the flowers), Dark & Light Old Olive
other:  Ribbon Combo- Level 1 Sale-a-bration choice!, Big Shot, Standard Platform, Basket Weave Embossing Folder, Glue Dot, Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a busy day with 6 kids.  And then hurried to get set up & ready to have a stamping class here with a big group that joined me!  I was just beat when I went to bed last night.  

We are up early this morning to sell hogs, so I'm a farmer again.  I then will hurry in then to get ready for another stamping class here this morning at our home.  And I'll spend the afternoon/night cutting card stock for my 2 classes that I have tomorrow in Hiawatha.

Gotta run.......

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

More Springtime Foils!

Here is a card that everyone joining me for my March monthly classes this week will be making with me!  I so love how gorgeous this Springtime Foils designer paper is.  And then when you color it with Stampin' Blends it is just a total WOW!

card stock:  Pumpkin Pie, Pear Pizzaz, Gold Foil
Stampin' Blends:  Light Pumpkin Pie, Light Old Olive
other:  Very Vanilla 3/8" Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Celebrate You Thinlits Diies

And look at this pretty Pumpkin Pie ribbon!  How did I got it to be this color??  I used my Light Pumpkin Pie Stampin 'Blend & colored some of the Very Vanilla 3/8" Gold Metallic Edge ribbon.  This is just pretty cool huh!!  What a neat way to make any color of ribbon you want, so that you can match any of your projects using the Stampin' Blends.  

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Yesterday was a long day!!  I had kids all day, when they went home I was a farmer & worked outside helping Deke sort market hogs that we are going to sell early on Saturday morning.  And then I burnt the midnight oil sorting orders & cutting card stock!  

We have a super busy day again today.  As we are up early again this morning.  Deke is off to chore & then head to town to a meeting.  I'm going to work on cutting card stock until the kids all get there.  There isn't any school today- so all 6 kids will be spending the day with Grandma.  And tonight I have Stampin' Class here at our home & I have a big group joining me!  

I hope you have FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Amazing You'

WOW- I love the way this card turned out.  I wanted to use this stamp set & not have to take the time to color the flowers......so went back to an old way & just used a sponge dauber in the center of the flower to add a splash of color!

Don't you think that it turned out cute!  This flower stamp set is called 'Amazing You'.  It is a Level 1 Sale-a-bration choice that you can get until March 31st, 2018- for FREE with a $50 order. 

This is one of the cads that everyone joining me this week for my March monthly stamp classes will be making with me!  I hope they like it as much as I do! 

stamp set:  'Amazing You' -Level 1 Sale-a-bration Choice & 'Southern Serenade'
card stock:  Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Whisper White
designer paper:  Petal Passion DSP
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Crushed Curry
other:  Sponge Dauber, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Leaf Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Crushed Curry Ribbon

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It has been a busy week with kids & stamping!  I burnt the midnight oil last night stamping.

 

This morning I'm off to town to take the twins to school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  School gets out early today, so the 3 big boys will be here after school & earlier than normal.  When everyone goes home tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil again cutting card stock!  

 

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Another 'Souther Serenade' Black Magic Technique

Check out this pretty Black Magic Technique card!  

I told you that I am addicted to this technique!  

I just love it!

I love how the colors just pop!  And it is so easy!

How did I do this? 

1. I used the Embossing Buddy all over the Basic Black card stock. 
2. I used a Versamark Ink Pad to stamp the image.
3. I put White Embossing Powder on it & tapped off the excess. 
4. I used the Heat Tool to set (melt) the Embossing Powder.
5. I then colored of the white embossed image using the Stampin' Blends!

stamp set:  'Southern Serenade'

card stock:  Berry Burst, Basic Black, Whisper White, Old Olive

designer paper:  Color Theory

ink:  Versamark

Stampin' Blends:  Dark Old Olive, Dark Rich Razzleberry, Dark Daffodil Delight

other:  White Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Berry Burst ribbon, 1 1/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

This is a card that I created for a monthly swap I'm in.  I hope they like it!

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Yesterday was a busy day!  Kids, hair cuts, kids some more & stamping!  

Today is a repeat......Deke is up early to chore & head to his office at the courthouse.  I'm up early to walk & head out get the kids & spend my day with them.  And tonight when everyone is gone home I'll be stamping again.  

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Picture Perfect Birthday' stamp set with Petal Passion DSP

This is a pretty card that my friend/downline- Dawn sent to me for my birthday a few weeks ago.  I love it!!  This Petal Passion DSP is beautiful whether you leave it black & white or color it using the Stampin' Blends (as shown here)!

 

WOW- are 3 great letters to sum up the combination of these products to make a beautiful card!  

stamp set:  'Picture Perfect Birthday'
card stock: Pool Party, Old Olive
designer paper:  Petal Passion DSP
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Rich Razzleberry, Daffodil Delight

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My week is just crazy busy!  Heck this whole month is just going to be a killer!  I have LOTS of stamp classes, kids, pigs & more! 

I burnt the midnight oil last night working on stamping stuff.

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to Mount Pleasant for a meeting.  I'm up early & headed out to town.  I'll get the boys up, fed & take the twins to school.  I'll then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  School is out early today- so the big kids will ride the bus here & be here late, so Manda & Steve can go to parent teachers conferences.  Tonight Susie's Hair Hut is open for business.  When I get done with that I'll be stamping all night.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Birthday Wit'

Check out this card!  It is clean & simple.  But aren't these words sooo cute!  Who wouldn't want a birthday card with donuts & these words on it! 

This donut designer paper is from the  Picture Perfect Party DSP stack.  

stamp set:  'Birthday Wit'
card stock:  Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist, Whisper White
designer paper:  Picture Perfect Partyink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a great day of stamping with everyone that joined me!  I was beat when I got home last night.  I got the car unloaded, supper made for Deke & called it a night. 

This morning Deke is off early to chore & then head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to walk & head to town to Manda's.  I'll take the twins to school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The 3 big boys will ride the bus here after school- so it will be good to see all of them too.  Tonight when the kids go home I'll be stamping!  As I have LOTS of stamp classes coming up this week.  Deke will be gone tonight, as he has a meeting in Fairfield.

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

More 'Picture Perfect Birthday'

Here is another cute card using the 'Picture Perfect Birthday' stamp set & the coordinating Picture Perfect Party Designer Paper!  This is clean, simple & cute!

stamp set:  'Picture Perfect Birthday'
card stock:  Bermuda Bay, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party, Whisper White
designer paper:  Picture Perfect Party
ink:  Bermuda Bay
other:  Wink of Stella, Tutti-frutti Sequins, Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Lemon Lime Twist Ribbon, 2 1/4" Starburst Punch

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I spent all day yesterday stamping!!  Trey stayed with us for a few hours last night by himself, so that was fun!  

This morning I'm headed out soon for my monthly class in N. Liberty.  Gloria is our hostess for this month.  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone joining me.

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

'Southern Serenade' Black Magic Technique!

Here is another card done doing the Black Magic technique.  This time I used the 'Southern Serenade' stamp set.  I just love this technique!!  It is easy & just so pretty!!  I love the way the colors just pop!

 How did I do this?  

1. I used the Embossing Buddy all over the Basic Black card stock. 
2. I used a Versamark Ink Pad to stamp the image.
3. I put White Embossing Powder on it & tapped off the excess. 
4. I used the Heat Tool to set (melt) the Embossing Powder.
5. I then colored of the white embossed image using the Stampin' Blends!

 Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card.

'Southern Serenade'- #145918 (w)=$29.00 or #145912(c)= $21.00- OC- pg. 49
'A Good Day'- #145870 (w)= $27.00 or #145873 (c)= $19.00 OC- pg. 17

card stock: 

• Basic Black N (24)- #121045= $8.00- pg. 185    2 1/4 x 4" 
• Whisper White N (40)- #100730= $9.00- pg. 185  1 1/2" strip; 4 1/4 x 2 1/2"; 4 x 5 1/4" 
• Old Olive B (24)- #100702= $8.00- pg. 186  4 1/4 x 2 1/4"; 4 3/4 x 3" 
• Rich Razzleberry B (24)= $8.00- pg. 186  4 1/4x 11"; 1 3/4" strip

designer paper:  

• Color Theory (6x6)= $10.00- pg. 187

ink:  

• Black Memento- #132708= $6.00- pg. 200 
• Versamark- #102283= $8.50= pg. 200

Stampin' Blends:  

• Dark Old Olive- #14453= $4.50- OC- pg. 31 
• Dark Rich Razzleberry#144583= $4.50- OC- pg. 31
• Dark Daffodil Delight- #144585= $4.50- OC- pg. 31

other:  

• Berry Burst 3/8" Metallic Edge ribbon- #145489= $7.00 OC- pg. 13  3" 
• 1 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch- #146139= $16.000 OC- pg. 17 
• 1" Circle Punch- #119863= $13.00- pg. 207 
• Brights Enamel Dots- (Rich Razzleberry)-#141680= $9.00- pg. 196 
• Delicate White Doilies- (24)- #141701= $3.00- pg. 194 
• White Embossing Powder- #109132= $5.00- pg. 201 
• Heat Tool- #129053= $30.00- pg. 201 
• Embossing Buddy- #103083= $6.00- pg. 201 

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  Last night Deke & I went to the visitation of my sister-in-law, Pam's brother.  We stayed late & visited with everyone.  It was great to catch up with old friends & some of our family.  

Today I'm a stampin fool!!!  Tonight Trey is coming to stay with us for a few hours.  And I'll be finishing up cutting card stock & getting ready for my class in N. Liberty that I have tomorrow with my group there.  

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs-
SUSIE

'Picture Perfect Birthday'

Last night I made a few cards for some upcoming blog posts.  I think this card turned out super cute!

These candles are one of my favorite images in the Picture Perfect Party Designer Paper.  

I made this card into a fun z fold card with this big candles. 

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

Here are the measurements:
Lemon Lime Twist- 4 1/4 x 11- score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"
Bermuda Bay- 3 3/4" x 4 1/2"
Lemon Lime Twist- 3 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Designer Paper- 4" x 3 1/4"  (candles)
Designer Paper- 3" x 2 1/2"
Bermuda Bay- 1 3/4" x 1/2"
Whisper White- 1/2" strip- Classic Label Punch
Bermuda Bay- 11" x 1 1/2" - score at 5 1/2" & 8 1/4"
Whisper White- 2 1/2" x 1 1/4"- for inside words
 
ink- Bermuda Bay
Bermuda Bay Ribbon- Shimmer Ribbon pack- Level 1 Sale-a-bration Choice
other- Subtles Pool Party Enamel Dots, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Classic Label Punch

The colors in this designer paper sure all look great together!  AND they make a neat birthday card!  This Lemon Lime Twist is my favorite In color. 

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  And last night I stamped.

Today is a repeat day....I'm off to walk & then head to town to take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  And tonight I'll be stamping!  

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Paper with 'Amazing You'!

WOW- here is a great All Occasions card!!  I love it! 

This is actually a sneak peek at one of the cards I have created for my upcoming Annual All Occasions Card Class!  So for those you joining me for this upcoming class, you get to make this card. 

I LOVE this Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Paper!  Talk about GORGEOUS!

 I've shared it a few other time here on my blog & some of the images I've colored with the Stampin' Blends.  But on this card I just left it plan.  Check out how it shines!  The gold & silver embossing both show & shine here!

Don't you just love it!  I think that clean, simple & elegant are all combined together here!  What do you think?  

This card could be for a wedding, anniversary, birthday, etc.....

stamp set:  'Amazing You'- Level 1 Sale-a-bration choice
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Smoky Slate, Whisper White
designer paper:  Springtime Foils Specialty DSP- Level 1 Sale-a-bration choice
ink:  Smoky Slate
other:  Everyday Label Punch, 3/8" Silver Edge Ribbon, dimensionals

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  The twins were here for awhile after school too- so it was good to spend some time with them.  

I worked on stamping stuff last night!  I have lots of creating & cutting to get done for all of my classes I have this month.  So far I have good mojo.  I hope it continues to flow.

This morning I'm off to walk & then head to town to take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The 3 big boys will ride the bus & be here after school.  I'll be stamping fool again tonight when everyone goes home.  

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE