Another 'Animal Outing'- NEW Catalog Sneak Peek!

Here is another card with the rhino, using the NEW 'Animal Outing' stamp set from the upcoming Annual Catalog that starts on June 1st.

This is a super cute stamp set!!  It is full of endless possibilities with some great animal images & great coordinating words. 

You can see the OTHER 'Animal Outing' card I post by CLICKING HERE!

This is a fun z fold card.

 tamp set:  'Animal Outings'- available June 1st
card stock:  Pool Party, Old Olive, Shimmery White
designer paper:  Birthday Memories DSP- RETIRING
ink:  Archival Basic Gray- RETIRING
other:  1 1/2" Circle Punch,  Enamel Shapes- (Old Olive)- RETIRING, Pretty Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Water Color Pencils, Blender Pens

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Yesterday was a busy day!  Ainslee has a red throat & sinus infection, so went to the dr & is on medicine.  We played outside for awhile in the morning.  The boys were having fun with the bubble machine!

Last night we picked back up Brody & Drake & took them with us to Brayden's ball game.  His team won again.  It was late & past bed times by the time we got home.

This morning we are all up early & headed out.  Deke is off to chore & head to an early meeting.  Manda & Nathan both have early meetings too- so I'll have all 6 kids- bright & early this morning.  I'll feed them all breakfast & then take the 3 big boys to school.  I'll bring the 3 little ones home with me to spend our day together.  My nieces are back in Iowa from Pennsylvania for the weekend, so they are coming down to visit this morning so that the kids can play outside.  I'm looking forward to seeing them & getting to visit.

Tonight I have Masen & Ainlee.  And I have lots of stamping to get done.  So we'll see how it all goes.

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

Another NEW Catalog 'Sneak Peek'- 'Varied Vases'

This is another card that everyone at my Spring Fling got to make.  I used the NEW stamp set- 'Varied Vases' that will be available in the New Annual Catalog on June 1st!

I love it, as it has a coordinating Vase Builder punch (for flowers, leaves & vases) that goes with the stamp set.  

Those of you that stamp with me know I'm a punch girl!!  I do love punches- so I was thrilled that these 2 went together as a bundle (instead of framelits).

I used some old & new products both here!  

NEW:

• 'Varied Vases' stamp set
• Vases Builder Punch
• Tranquil Textures Designer Paper- as I love all of these dots!
• Balmy Blue card stock (for the vase) 
• Returning Mint Macaron card stock (for the card base & leaves)

And I used some OLD:

• Tranquil Tide card stock
• Fresh Fig card stock
• Fresh Fig ribbon- RETIRING

stamp set:  'Varied Vases'- NEW
card stock:  Mint Macaron- RETURNING , Tranquil Tide, Fresh Fig, Whisper White
designer paper:  Tranquil Textures- NEW
ink:  Sweet Sugarplum & Black Memento
other:  Fresh Fig Ribbon, Classic Label Punch, Vases Builder Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We played outside for quite awhile in the morning.  And then I had hoped to get them all to nap at the same time- but that sure didn't happen. 

We all went to Osky to the races last night!  Nathan got 2nd in his heat & he won the main! 

This morning I'm headed to town to get the boys, take them to school & then spend my day again with the 3 little ones.  The 3 big boys will be here after school.

Our nieces & family are in Iowa from Pennsylvania for a few days.  I am hoping we'll get to see them & spend time with them sometime today & tomorrow.  

Tonight we are headed to Ainsworth to watch Brayden play in his ballgame.  

I hope you have a special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

 

Another NEW Catalog Sneak Peek- 'Animal Outing'

Check out this cute new rhino from the 'Animal Outing' stamp set!  It is a new stamp set that will be available on June 1st.

It is a z fold card!!  And it was one of the card I created for my Spring Fling.  

I added a strip of DSP to the inside edge of the card to add to it!

Isn't it just a super cute card!!  it would make a great card to give to a friend of any kind- but especially to a kid!

stamp set:  'Animal Outings'- available June 1st
card stock:  Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, Old Olive, Shimmery White
designer paper:  Myths & Magic DSP- RETIRING- SOLD OUT
ink:  Archival Basic Gray- RETIRING
other:  1 1/2" Circle Punch, Leaf Punch, Perfect White Accent- RETIRING, Pretty Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Water Color Pencils, Blender Pens

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  It was warm out, but super windy, so we didn't get to go out, as I thought it was too bad for Ainslee to be out in.  Then last night we went to Brayden's first baseball game of the year in Riverside.  His team looked good & won!

This morning I'm off early to town, as Manda has an early morning meeting.  I'll take the boys to school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  

Deke is off early this morning to chore, head to the courthouse for a bit & then onto to Mt. Pleasant for a meeting there.  

Tonight we are all headed to Osky to the races!!  I hope the weather cooperates with us for tonight, so that we get to race tonight.  We'll be going to cheer on Nathan & prays that he has good luck!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

WOW!!!!! NOW DISCOUNTED RETIRING ITEMS- check them out here!

 

Wow- SU! has just released a list of items on the 

RETIRING LIST that are now discounted.

NOTE:  These are WHILE SUPPLY LAST ONLY!
So if you want something- don't wait!

You can click  
HERE TO CHECK OUT THE LIST!

You can go to my on line store to order.

OR

Contact me to help you!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Another NEW Catalog- Sneak Peek!

This is another card that I created for my Spring Fling!  Again I used some NEW & OLD!  This is a NEW stamp set called- 'Enjoy Life'!  I used retiring card stock, designer paper & ribbon with it though.

This is a stamp set of 15 different images.  I love the fonts, images & words in this set.  I see lots of possibilities in creating may different cards with is.  

stamp set:  'Enjoy Life'
card stock:  Always Artichoke, Fresh Fig, Very Vanilla
designer paper:  Eastern Palace Specialty DSP
ink:  Fresh Fig
other:  Metallic Foil Doilies, Everyday Label Punch, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles Framelits, 1/2" Fresh Fig Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a fun & busy day!!  It was good to have all 6 kids here.  Brayden went to a church camp for part of the day, but he was here part of the day with us.  We were outside the majority of the day- enjoying the great weather!!  I got sticks picked up, so Deke could mow.  And the boys played in the rock pile, rode bikes, played soccer, did a scavenger hunt & visited the pigs.  

Last night Deke had another meeting & I worked on stamping stuff.

This morning I'm off to go pick up the boys & take the twins to school.  I'll spend my day with Trey, Masen & Ainslee.  I hope the weather is nice & we can go outside again to play.  Tonight we'll be headed to ballgames.  

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

NEW Catalog Sneak Peek- 'In Every Season'!

This is the 12x12 Spring sampler that I did at my Spring Fling!  

I used the NEW stamp set called- 'In Every Season'.  It has 12 different flower images in it.  

I used the stripped DSP from the Delightful Daisy DSP- RETIRING (now sold out) and the Large Letters Framelits for the words.

stamp set: 'In Every Season'- NEW on June 1st
card stock:  Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
designer paper:  Daisy Delight- RETIRING- now sold out
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  LOTS of them- had the whole set available for them to choose whatever color they wanted their flowers to be.
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Large Letters Framelits, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a great day of stamping with all that joined me!!  We did some fun techniques & fun folds!  We used some retiring products & some new products too!  I think everyone had a great time.  Ila brought us some yummy snacks too!  Thanks to all that helped me set up & clean up!!  

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up to walk, unload my car & then go to town to get the boys.  There is no school today (it is a teacher in service day), so I'll spend my day with all of the kids.  It is suppose to be another nice day out, so I hope we get to play outside alot.  

Tonight when the kids go home I'll be working on stamping stuff.  And Deke will be gone to a meeting in Fairfield. 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!  

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Another Sneak Peek- 'Lily Pad Lake'

Here is something old & something new!

A new stamp set & some retiring designer paper!

This was one of the cards that everyone made at my Spring Fling last weekend.

stamp set: 'Lilypad Lake'

card stock:  Pool Party, Whisper White, Vellum, Thick White
Ink:  Black Memento
designer paper:  Myths & Magic Specialty DSP- RETIRING
Stampin' Blends:  Light Dafodil, Light Pool Party, Light Pumpkin Pie, Light Smoky Slate
other:  Pool Party Twine, 2 1/4" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles Thinlits, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Woo Hoo!  I'm headed out this morning for my monthly class in N. Liberty!!  I am looking forward to seeing everyone & spending our time stamping together.  Ila is our hostess today! 

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

Another NEW Catalog sneak peek!

This is an adorable hostess stamp set in the NEW Annual Catalog called- 'Hand Delivered'.  It will be available on June 1st.

For this card I pretty much copied the layout in the catalog. 

This is one of the cards that everyone at my Spring Fling made last weekend.  I had them stamp it using the NEW Stamparatus.  It worked perfectly!  And everyone had fun making it.

I colored the girl & the balloons with the Stampin' Blends.  They too will be available to purchase around June 1st!  

stamp set:  'Hand Delivered'- hostess set in the NEW Catalog, available June 1st.
card stock:   Daffodil Delight, Basic Black, Whisper White
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Cherry Cobbler, Dark Daffodil Delight, Dark Bermuda Bay, Dark Pool Party, Light Smoky Slate, Ivory, Light Crumb Cake
other:  Enamel Dots- RETIRING, Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We made it to What Cheer to the bank.  When they went home I spent my night stamping!

Nathan went to Memphis racing last night & won his heat & WON the main!  Woo Hoo!  I am sure we had some pretty excited boys!  We are sorry we missed it, as Deke wasn't there either- he was home working late on the farm, trying to catch up. 

This morning I'm up early to stamp!  We'll run in town to the boys soccer games & then I'll head back home to stamp the rest of the day/night.

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

More 'Share What you Love' Suite

This is one of the Make & Takes I made last month when I went to Milwaukee to On Stage.  Of course, those of you that know me, know I changed it from the sample card.  I always use the supplies I'm suppose to, but I rearrange & change things- as I'm not good at copying a card.  I just like to make it my own style.  

Stampin' Up! is offering an Early Release Product Suite this month.  This card is made using alot of the products in this suite.  It is called the 'Share What You Love' Suite & there are 3 different sized bundles that you can order.  CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THESE 3 BUNDLES!

Check out the great NEW products used here for this card:

• Share What You Love Specialty Designer Paper
• Share What You Love Pearls
• Pearlized Doilies
• Nature's Twine (Blackberry Bliss)

I am so happy to see that the retired In Color- Mint Macaron is returning  &it will now be in the Subtles Color Family!!  It is a great addition to our New Color Revamp!

stamp set:  'Love What You Do'
card stock:  Mint Macaron, Whisper White
designer paper:  Share What You Love Specialty Designer Paper
ink:  Mint Macaron, Tranquil Tide
other:   Share What You Love Artisan Pearls, Pearlized Doilies, Nature's Twine (Blackberry Bliss), Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  Trey & I ran a few errands yesterday morning, after we dropped of the twins at school.  Sarah brought Masen & Ainslee as soon as I got home.  The 3 big boys rode the bus out after school, so it was good to see them.  After everyone left, I worked on stamping stuff all night.  And Deke worked late on the farm.

This morning we are both up early & headed out the door, as we are selling hogs.   Hopefully the semi is on time & all goes smoothly there.  I'll help Deke with the pigs & then spend my day with the 2 little ones- Masen & Ainslee.  Tonight the guys have talked about going racing.  We'll see how the weather is & how everyone's day goes.  I will be home stamping tonight- getting ready for my May classes, as I have my first one of the month on Sunday with my N. Liberty group!

Gotta run........

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

From the Share What You Love Bundle

This is the beautiful Share What You Love Specialty Designer Paper that comes in the Share What You Love Bundle!  This is all part of the Early Release New Annual Catalog Sneak Peek that you can purchase now- during the whole month of May.  

To see the 3 different Share What You Love Bundles- CLICK HERE! 

Check out the the gorgeous details in the hand painted designs on heavyweight sheets of designer paper.  They have a translucent/pearlized finish.  And the photo doesn't do them justice, as they are awesome in person to see. 

The card base color here is a NEW In Color called- Grapefruit Grove.  And the NEW twine here is from the Nature's Twine pack. 

I stamped the words from the 'Share What You Love' stamp set onto Shimmery White card stock, so that it coordinated well with the shimmery in the designer paper!  Isn't it all so pretty!

I added a couple of leaves here!  A black one punch out with our Leaf Punch & a silver one from the Occasions Catalog- pg. 23- Petal Passion Embellishment. 

stamp set:  'Share What You Love'
card stock:  Grapefruit Grove, Basic Black, Shimmery White
designer paper:  Share What You Love Specialty DSP
ink:  Black Memento
other:  NEW Nature's Twine (Grapefruit Grove), Tailored Tag Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dot. Leaf Punch, Petal Passions (leaf) Embellishment

This card is one that everyone made at my Spring Fling last Saturday!! 

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  I went to an old employee's visitation last night.  And was then headed to the races, but didn't make it that far.  Due to the storms we had, the races were cancelled for last night.  So I went home & waited for Deke to get back with the truck/trailer/race car.  And we went to Osky to do a night deposit & get a few things at Walmart.  I worked on sorting orders & doing bookwork for awhile when we got home.

This morning I'm up & headed out to pick up the boys.  I'll take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight the 3 big boys will ride the bus here.  When everyone is gone I'll be working on stamping stuff all night. 

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Share What You Love Bundle!

Here is a pretty card I made a couple of weeks ago to send out in happy mail!!!

This is made using the Early Release Share What You Love Bundle!!  

Be sure you check it out!  I posted information about it yesterday, so CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

I got the Want It All Bundle (of course)!  So check out the stamp set, ribbon, colored pearls & designer paper!

stamp set:  'Share What You Love'
card stock:  Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla
designer paper:  Share What You Love Specialty DSP
ink:  Rich Razzleberry, NEW Grapefruit Grove, NEW Call Me Clover
other:  Rich Razzleberry 1/4" Velvet Ribbon, Wink of Stella, Nature's Twine Pack of 4 (Grapefruit Grove), Everyday Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Share What You Love Pearls

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Yesterday was a busy day with my kids.  Last night Masen & Ainslee ate supper with us- as Nathan & Sarah were both working late.  When they went home I picked up toys, answered a few emails, sent some information to those in my downline, did my blog post & called it a night.  Deke worked late too.....and I was already in bed when he got in.

This morning we are both up early.  I've got boxes of stamp orders to get work on getting them sorted.  And Deke is off to chore, as he has a couple of meetings today.  I'll head to town to get the boys, take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight we'll all be headed to Osky to the races (if they don't get rained out)!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!!

Hugs-
SUSIE

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON INK PADS!

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Current Update Details from Stampin' Up!

Tuesday, May 01, 2018

Old-Design Ink Pad Availability

In addition to a new lineup of colors, we've also redesigned our ink pads this year. With so much change, we wanted to make sure demonstrators and your customers are aware of some important dates and how you'll be affected.

• Through May 7: Old-design Classic Stampin' Pads are guaranteed to be available for purchase through May 7. If an ink pad goes on backorder during this time, the order will be fulfilled.

• After May 7: Old-design Classic Stampin' Pads (both retiring and carryover) will no longer be guaranteed and will be available while supplies last.
  • Once a retiring colors run out of stock, the old-design ink pad item numbers will be shut off.
  • To ensure ongoing availability of colors that are carrying over, we will turn on new-design ink pad item numbers when we run out of stock on old-design ink pads. (Important note: New-design ink pads are priced slightly differently than old-design ink pads; please keep the new pricing in mind when ordering new-design ink pads.)
   
  How you will know which ink pad you're ordering?
  
  • For Demonstrators placing orders- If an old-design ink pad runs out of stock, you will receive a message in Order Entry Express asking if you would like to order the new-design ink pad (in the same color) instead.
  • For Customers placing an Online Ordering- If the old-design ink pad runs out of stock, you (as a customer) need to contact me (your demonstrator) asking what to do if the old-design ink pad has sold out on a carryover color- as I need to then give you the new-design ink pad item code so you can finish your order. 
  Don't hesitate to CONTACT ME with any questions or help you may need on this matter.
  Hugs-
  SUSIE

Early Release NEW Catalog Sneak Peeks start today!!

Check out these AWESOME NEW products coming up in the Annual Catalog that starts on June 1, 2018! 

Starting TODAY- May 1, 2018- May 31, 2018- you can get these Early Release Products!  Plus you can also get the 5 NEW In Color Ink pads now too!  Keep on reading to find out all of the details!

 

This month you can get one of these Share What you Love Suite Bundles in the Stampin' Up! Early Release Bundles May 2018 Promotion!

You can CLICK on this link here to watch a SU! video to learn all about these 3 bundles!  

#1- The JUST GETTING STARTED BUNDLE below can be ordered- #149524= $57.00 and you'll get a pack of FREE Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes.

#2- The A LITTLE MORE, PLEASE bundle can be ordered- # 149525= $91.50 and includes a pack of FREE Medium Envelopes and a FREE Share What You Love Embellishment Kit!!!

#3- And The GOTTA HAVE IT ALL bundle can be ordered- #149526= $127.50 and it includes a FREE Statement of the Heart single stamp AND a FREE pack of Very Vanilla Envelopes AND a FREE Share What You Love Embellisment Kit!  WOW!!!!!!

AND you can also get the NEW IN COLOR INK PADS early and save 10% when you order them as a bundle!!! #147153= $33.75.

Happy Birthday to Brayden!! And a NEW Catalog Sneak Peek!

Awhhhh.......it is so much fun playing with NEW products!  Check out these awesome alphabet edgelits that will be available on June 1st in the NEW Annual Catalog.  They are called the Layering Alphabet Edgelits. 

This is card that I created for my Spring Fling I had last weekend.  I had all of the letters cut for everyone & they just had to do a little stamping & then assemble it.  It was a cool thing to share!  And I think everyone liked it. 

And this is also the card that Brayden got last night at his birthday party from Grandma & Papa.  Today he is actually 10 years old!!  I can't believe it.  Where does the time go?  He loved his card (& probably the money in it more).  I created this card using these colors with him in mind!

The Tempting Turquoise color I used here is retiring!  Have you stocked up on it if it is one of the colors that you want to continue to use? 

stamp set:  'Confetti Celebration'-RETIRING
card stock:  Tempting Turquoise-RETIRING, Pool Party, Pacific Point, Bermuda Bay
ink: Pacific Point
other:  Bit Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Alphabet Edgelits- NEW on June 1st, Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Check it out!  I cut out the "Y" by itself like this.   I just had to snip the top left corner with my Paper Snips, so that we could have it separate & adhere it to the front of the word.

And this is what the framelit set itself looks like that cuts out the V shape with the alphabet connected to it.  The letters just hook into the slots.  It is pretty cool!!  They lined up perfectly when I used a 3x3 of card stock to cut it from. 

I also wanted to share an old Crimpled Paper technique that I did when I first stamping over 18 years ago.  Back then we didn't have the Big Shot- so we created our background with ink.  
How did I do i?

• I just took a 3x3 piece of typing paper
• scrunched it up
• pushed it into my ink pad 
• & then stamped it onto my paper! 

 It just gives a textured look & some added depth & dimension to the card.

You'll have to give this 'old' & fun crimpled paper technique a try!

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Yesterday was a busy day with Masen & Ainslee.  Brody & Brayden were here after school.  We all then went to Nathan & Sarah's home for supper to celebrate Brayden's 10th birthday.

This morning I'm off to town to get the boys, take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Deke is home work on the farm all day.  Tonight when everyone is gone home I have lots of stuff to get unpacked & put away from my Spring Fling class I had this past weekend.

Gotta run......

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

And Happy May Day!!! 

I'm gonna make May Day baskets with the boys- so hope that goes well & is fun!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Another NEW Catalog Sneak Peek- 'Rooted in Nature'!

Here is another fun card I made using the 'Rooted in Nature' stamp set.  It will be available on June 1st to purchase!

I used my Stamparatus to line up & stamp the trees in the center of the cut our circle.  It worked great!!!  

This would be a great sympathy or guy card. 
I used some old products here too, along with this new stamp set.

stamp set:  'Rooted in Nature'- NEW
card stock:  Old Olive, Silver Foil, Whisper White, Smoky Slate
designer paper:  Sweet Soiree' Specialty DSP- RETRING
ink:  Old Olive
other:  Big Shot, Layering Circles Framelits, Nature's Roots Framelits, 1/8" Old Olive Sheer Ribbon, Dimesionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a LONG day!  I was up early & headed to South English to clean up from my Spring Fling.  I was there until 3:30 & then came to work on the farm with Deke for 1 1/2 hours.  We hurried in to shower & made it just in time to Brayden's soccer game at 6:00.  From there we went back to South English to finish cleaning & packing everything up to bring home.  Thankfully Deke helps vacuum & put back the tables & chairs.  We walked in the door to our house about 9:20.  I got the car partially unloaded while Deke went out to check pigs & shut doors.  We were both beat & needed to get some sleep.

So this morning I'm up early to finish getting things unloaded & moved out of our family room- to get ready for the kids &  I'll spend my day with them.  Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  He'll work on the farm all afternoon & then tonight we are going to Nathan & Sarah's home for supper- to celebrate Brayden's 10th Birthday! So it will be a fun evening with our family.

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs,

SUSIE