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Sunday, June 24, 2018

Ainslee's birthday card!


The card I made for Ainslee was alittle bit of a challenge.  I had to think outside the box for a layout I could use a banner with.  Sarah found a cake & little banner on pinterest & wanted me to make one like it for the top of Ainslee's cake.  So I decided to combine the banner & create her card using it too.  


I opened up a stamp box I had just gotten & used some new stamp sets, along with some new designer paper.
stamp sets:  
'Bouquet Blooms', 'Around the Corner', 'Southern Serenade' & a retired alphabet set
card stock:  Coastal Cabana, Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Calypso Coral
designer paper:  Tropical Escape, Subtles & Brights
ink:  Black Memento, Blushing Bride
other:  White Twine, Basic Pearls, Paper Snips, Big Shot, Layering Circles Framelits, Gatefold Blooms Framelits, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, dimensionals, Glue Dots
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Yesterday was a whirl wind of a day....from early morning to late last night.  We were on the go the whole day.  We were beat when we got home.  It was a fun day spent with many family & friends though!  The Hedrick parade, Ainslee's birthday party & then Sellers wedding reception.  
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Here is Papa Deke & the boys as we were waiting in line for the parade to start!
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Here are the all boys- full of smiles & excited to get to throw candy out at the parade!  

I had new shirts made at Misc. On Main for all of us.  Our names are on the front & then Vote for Wood Keokuk County Supervisor on the back. 
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 Here is a picture with Ms. Ainslee & grandma!
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Here is a picture of Ms. Ainslee with Papa!
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Here is a picture of The Wood family- Nathan, Sarah, Brayden, Masen & Ainslee
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And Ainslee in here little car she got from her mom & dad.
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 It was a fun party with family!!  Check out the 3 Seeley boys here with Aunt Virginia!

Today I'm home!!  I have piles to get done so that I can start creating cards for all of my upcoming July classes.  

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

Saturday, June 23, 2018

A fun guy card!

Check out this tool box card I made.  This is the Father's Day card that I gave to Steve last weekend.
It wouldn't have to be just for Father's Day!  This card could be a birthday card or any type of guy card.

stamp set:  'Itty Bitty Greetings'
card stock:  Real Red, Basic Black, Silver Foil
ink:  Black Stazon
other:  Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals, Cookie Builder Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch 
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This has been a killer of a week.  We have had so much going on.  I have been going 100 mph & haven't had much sleep.
 
Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We ran errands yesterday morning.  Last night Nathan & Sarah took their family, the Seeley family & us out for supper to celebrate the 4 June birthday's we've had the past 1 1/2 weeks.
 
When we got home I worked on things for Ainslee's birthday party.  I made mints & Deke helped me.  
 
This morning I'm up early to finish up things for her party- her banner, card, cake, etc.  We'll then pick up the 2 Wood boys & meeting the Seeley family in Hedrick for their Annual BBQ Day's Parade.  We'll hurry home from that & go to Ainslee's 1st birthday party!  Then home to chore & go to a wedding reception.
 
I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs,
SUSIE


Friday, June 22, 2018

"Bee Thankful"!

OH what a cute single stamp this is!!!  Check it out!!  It is called "Bee Thankful" & it is on page 125 in the new Annual Catalog!  You know.....we all have so much to be thankful for!  I know I sure do!  So this stamp set is very fitting for many different reasons!

Our boys all love to stamp & create.  They have their own box of scraps.  And they know which punches & markers, etc...that they can use.  They make great creations just out of the scraps!  And I'm always so amazed at their creations!  So I decided I needed to create a quick card last night & just grabbed these pieces out of the boy's scrap box.  I grabbed their marker box & even found this piece of ribbon in the scrap container too.  

This is clean & simple card, but I think it turned out pretty cute!
After I got this card all assembled I got to thinking that I should have made it an easel card.  So......will have to try that sometime now. 

stamp set:  'Bee Thankful'
card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Crushed Curry
ink:  Black Stazon
Stampin' Write Markers:  Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Melon Mambo

other:  Black Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dot
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Yesterday was a busy day with kids!  Last night we took Brayden & Masen & went to watch the twins play in their last baseball game of the year.  Brayden helped by being the team catcher & he was thrilled to get to do this!  Mother Nature got us alittle wet with the rain, but it didn't stop the game. We were all just a little wet.  After the game was over with we took the 2 Wood boys home & then Deke & I made a quick trip to Osky to deliver some stamps to my friend Sheila.  We also deposited a hog check & made a quick stop at Walmart too.  When we got home I made supper, picked up toys, answered emails & made this quick card before heading to bed.

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to Ottumwa for a meeting.  I'm up to walk & get ready to spend my day with the 3 Wood kids.  Brayden has open gym this morning & I've got some errands to run too while we are in town.  I hope the 2 little ones take a good nap this afternoon, as I'll be making mints for Ainslee's birthday party that we have tomorrow.  Manda & the boys might come out too so that she can help me make them.  I'll bake Ainslee's birthday cake tonight, as tomorrow we have a busy day & will be gone & on the run all day/night long!

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

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Another 'Rooted in Nature' card!

Here is another card, using the 'Rooted in Nature' stamp set & coordinating Nature's Poem DSP.  I used the same products that I used on the card that I shared yesterday.......it is just a different layout!  You can see that card by clicking HERE!

If you look closely you'll notice that I stamped over the DSP with the 3 leaf image, using my Soft Suede ink pad.  I really ike the way it looks!  

This card would make a great guy card.  And it could work for many other occasions too- like sympathy, get well, thank you, etc.  

stamp set:  'Rooted in Nature'
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Whisper White
designer paper:  Nature's Poem DSP
ink:  Soft Suede
other:  White Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dots
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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  Brayden game got cancelled due to the rain.  So when thee kids went home last night, Deke & I made a quick trip to Menards to get some wood strips to fix our bathrooms doors that are broken.  I burnt the midnight oil stamping when we got home & I finally called it a night.  I was just beat!

I'm up early this morning to get some stamping done before the kids get here.  Tonight we have the twins last baseball game.  And then after that I need to run to Osky to get a hog check deposited & deliver some stamp orders. 

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

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

'Rooted in Nature'

Here is the card I whipped up for Deke's birthday card quickly before we walked out the door for the twins ball game last night.  

I used one of my favorite new stamp sets- 'Rooted in Nature' & the coordinating Nature's Poem designer paper. 
 
It is clean & simple & cute!!  It would be the perfect card for many different occasions.  

stamp set:  'Rooted in Nature'
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Whisper White
designer paper:  Nature's Poem DSP
ink:  Soft Suede
other:  Crumb Cake ribbon, Triple Banner Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots
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Here is a picture of us sitting around the fountain at the courthouse last night 
with all of the kids.  
Check out the crazy faces that Masen & Brody are making! 
They are all sooo sweet & sooo fun!!
So when you hear me talk about the zoo at our house & how crazy it is- this is why!  
There isn't a day that goes by we don't laugh alot!
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 Yesterday was a busy day with kids!  
We got a nice rain mid morning/earl afternoon- 
which we really needed & we are thankful for.  
But that meant the kids were house bound.  
Mid afternoon the 3 big boys went outside to clean Brayden's 4-H pigs pen.  
Check out their proud picture!
 

 
Brayden, Drake & Brayden's four 4-H pigs! 

 We all went to the twins baseball game.  And then I took a chocolate cake & we went to the Copper Lantern for sandwiches for supper.  Then went to the city park to swing & play.  And then went to sit around the fountain in the courthouse lawn.  It was a busy, but great day with family.  And a fun time
celebrating Deke's birthday!!  

 This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the his courthouse office.  He then has dr appointment this afternoon with an orthopedics dr for his knee.  I'll have the 3 Wood kids with me today.  Brayden has open gym, so will run him there.  And then tonight we have another baseball game that we'll be going to.  

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

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

'Big Wishes'

I had hoped to get a cute birthday card created for Deke last night, so that I could share it on today's blog post- but that didn't happen.  Yesterday was a crazy day.  But today is Deke's birthday!!!  I told him when we went to bed last night that he will get a birthday card from me, it just might be a little late as I ran out of time to get one made.  He just laughed & said that was ok.  Hummm... guess he knows me too well!  
 
So today I'm sharing this fun card I did using the 'Big Wishes' stamp set!!  I did a watercolor wash, using a clear stamp block & my Stampin' Write Markers to add the colors!  What do you think?  I think it turned out cute!! 
How did I do it?
  • I stamped the words onto Watercolor Paper, using my Black Stazon ink pad.  
  • Then using a clear stamp block, I made diagonal lines with my Lovely Lipstick & Grapefruit Grove Stampin' Write Markers- directly onto the clear block.
  • Using my Stampin' Spritzer I lightly sprayed the block with the markers on it.
  • Then I pressed it down onto the stamped image/watercolor paper.  
  • I let it dry a little & then using my Grapefruit Grove Stampin' Write Marker I colored inside the words.  
on how I did this technique! 
I also used the 'Big Wishes' stamp set on it too!
stamp set:  'Big Wishes'
card stock:
  • Lovely Lipstick 
  • Grapefruit Grove
  • Watercolor Paper
designer paper:  2018-2020 IC Stampin' Write Markers:  2018-2020 IC
other: Pretty Label Punch, Faceted Buttons, Nature's Twine (Grapefruit Grove), Big Shot, Scattered Sequins Embossing Folder, Glue Dots , Dimensionals, Stampin' Sptritzer, Clear Block
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Yesterday was a HOT & busy day with the kids.  We did go outside to play & swing for awhile.  I know that grandma is ready for cooler temps!  I am not a hot weather fan at all.  

When the kids went home last night I worked on bookwork & made a quick tirp to town to the grocery store & Dollar General, while Deke was gone to his meeting.  I then worked on more bookwork when I got home. 

This morning the 3 Wood kids will be here early & then the Seeley twins will be here mid morning for the day, as Trey has his 4 year check up.  

Tonight we'll all be going to watch the twins play baseball.  And then we are doing supper after the game with our family to celebrate Deke's birthday!  Sometime today I've got to get his cake baked too! 

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

Monday, June 18, 2018

A 'Heartland' barn!

Oh how I love this stamp set!  I am a farm girl & this stamp set just warms my heart!  Everything in it is "just so me".  

This is the card that I made for Deke for Father' Day.  I colored it using my Stampin' Blends.  Oh my.....it was so easy to do & it didn't take long at all.  I do LOVE my Stampin' Blends too!
Check out these other cards I have previously posted using this 'Heartland' stamp set-
Check out the Wood Textures 6x6 DSP that added around the outside edges of this card to make it look more like a frame.  

I thought it needed some extra color or texture added to it too, to added a thin strip of Burlap under the Classic Label Punch

stamp set:  'Heartland' & Itty Bitty Greetings'
card stock:  Early Espresso, Whisper White, Soft Suede
designer paper: 6x6 Wood Textures DSP
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Old Olive, Light Smoky Slate, Bronze, Dark Cherry Cobbler, Light Pool Party
other:  Classic Label Punch, Burlap, Dimensionals
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Yesterday was a quite day around here.  I worked on my pile of bookwork in the morning.  And then I cooked all afternoon, making some of Deke's favorite things- deviled eggs, potato salad & baked coconut pie.  

The Seeley family came to visit us last night for awhile.  We went outside so the boys could play with their remote car & swing. 

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to walk & get ready to spend my day with the Wood kids.  Brayden has open gym & then basketball camp to go to today too.  Tonight when the kids go home I'll work on my bookwork pile.  Deke has another meeting that he'll be going to.

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

Sunday, June 17, 2018

Happy Father's Day!!

Wishing all dad's a very special day today- "Happy Father's Day!"

Here is another tie card.  I just had to ply with another layout going the other direction & using some new products too!

Check out these:
  • NEW White Brads
  • NEW DSP- Twinkle Twinkle (12x12)
  • NEW Gray Granite
I used the Classic Label punch for the pocket....just cut off one of the ends.  

And isn't this NEW DSP- Twinkle Twinkle cool!

stamp set:   'Itty Bitty Greetings'
card stock:  Night of Navy, Gray Granite, Whisper White
designer paper:  Twinkle Twinkle
ink:  Nigh of Navy
other:  Classic Label Punch, Basic Brads, Paper Piercing Tool, Pierce Mat, Dimensionals, Stampin' Trimmer, Paper Snips, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids, getting meat ready for the party & all!  It was a hot one, but Trey had a great time at his birthday party!  It was a fun dinosaur themed party!  The food was good, the cake was yummy & the kids had a blast.  It is always great to get together with family!
 
Here are some photos!! 
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Trey getting ready to open his gifts!
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 Trey, Brody & Drake
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Manda, Steve & their boys!
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Celebrating with family!
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 Breaking the Pinata.  It was a dinosaur too!
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Having fun with squirt guns!

I think we are home all day today!  The kids might stop out a bit later one.  We were all together though last night.  I have piles of things to catch up on, so hope I get alot done.

Today is another bitter sweet day!  On June 17th, 2006,  my dad died.  I can't believe it has been 12 years.  I miss him lots!  We all miss him!  There isn't a day that goes by we don't wish he was still here with us!  Especially knowing how much fun he'd have with all of the boys & how much they'd all love him!  


Today our immediate family is celebrating these special dads in our lives- my step-dad Dick, my father-in-law David, Deke, Nathan & Steven, Deke's brothers (Doug & Dave), our brother-in-laws (Dan & Jeff T, Jeff E, Randy), many nephews & our uncles- Jerry ,Joe , Larry C & Larry B.  And we are also remembering the special ones we have lost- my dad, Deke's dad, our grandpa's & Deke's brother Dan. 

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, June 16, 2018

A Father's Day Shirt card!!


Here is a blast from the past!!  Gosh- one of the first years I started stamping I made a card similar to this one.  I just couldn't resist making this gray card when I saw the new gray DSP in the Animal Expedition 12x12 pack.  

I always dread Father's Day, as it is always such a hard day.  Today is my dad's birthday & tomorrow is the anniversary of his death.  I always try hard to celebrate & appreciate the great dad's (Deke, Nathan & Steve) that we have in our family, but I SOOO miss him too!

This might end up being Nathan's Father's Day card, as he is the one in the family that dresses up the most due to his job. 

How did I do it?
Just follow these steps, along with the measurements too-
  • Basic Gray card stock base- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"= fold in half
  • Put the card in your Paper Cutter (long ways) at the 1 1/4" measurement & cut down to the 5"mark; lift your blade & cut again at the 7 3/4" to the end.
  •  Using your paper snips, cut off the back piece from the top end to the 4 1/4" fold line.
  •  This becomes becomes the front of the card- that makes the collar.

 
  • Bend the two corners inward- at a diagonal- like shown here.
  • The points will come together in the middle.
  • Next I made the tie using a 1 1/4" x 4" strip of DSP.  I made the tip pointed & then slightly angled each side to the top of the tie just a little.  
  • The knot of the tie is a 1 1/4" x 1/2" strip of DSP.
  • The pocket is a 1x1" square that I snipped off the 2 bottom corners slightly & then using my Basic Gray marker I made stitch marks around the pocket.  

  • I put dimensionals on the back of all 3 of these & stuck them to the front of the card.

  • I used glue dots to stick the corners of the collar (over the tie knot).

  • This is what it looks like when it is all assembled.

  • And here I added a 4 1/4 x 4" Whisper White piece of card stock to the inside & added my words.
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Yesterday was a busy day with pigs & kids.  Our trucker was late getting here yesterday morning, so Masen & Ainslee came before we were done loading.  Thankfully the weather was nice & they watched as we finished up.  I guess it all worked out ok.  The kids were thankfully really good!

Last night we went & got my Aunt Virginia & she went with us to watch Brody & Drake play baseball.  We got ice cream afterwards & then took Aunt Virginia back home.  When we got home, it was then time to get everyone ready for bed & call it a night.  As Masen & Ainslee are spending the night with us.  I hope the both sleep good. 

This morning we are up early.  I'll get the kids their breakfast & they will hang out with me again today.  Our house will smell yummy all day, as I'm cooking a roaster of cubed pork for us to eat tonight as we celebrate Trey's birthday.  There will be family on both the Wood & Seeley sides joining us.  His party is at Lake Belva Deer- just a few miles east of Sigourney.  The Seeley's are camping there this weekend.  So we'll have a fun evening with everyone & hopefully survive the heat.  I'll go get my Aunt Virginia again later this afternoon, so that she can go with us again tonight.  

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

Friday, June 15, 2018

Sailboats from 'Lily Pad Lake'!

Oh my gosh.......here is a great guy card!  This is one of the cards that everyone made last week at my June monthly card classes.   I think it turned out pretty cool. 

Take special notice of the designer paper.  I love this package of DSP.  It is awesome!  It is actually the Garden Impression 6x6 DSP pack.  Can you believe it!  The other side is flowers!! I just thought this made a great masculine look & went perfectly with the way I used this stamp set.
So what do you think?  Isn't it a great guy card!  Can't  you see endless possibilities with this stamp set!  
 
Here are the supplies & the measurements that I used to make this card-
stamp sets:   
'Lilypad Lake'-#146493 (w)= $30.00 or #146496 (c)= $22.00 BUNDLE available
'Itty Bitty Greetings'- #146664 (w)= $48.00 or #146667 (c)= $36.00- pg. 46
card stock: 
  • Blueberry Bushel IC (24)- #146968= $8.50- pg. 183-  4 1/4 x 11; 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"
  • Night of Navy N (24)-#100867= $8.50- pg. 184 - 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"
  • Whisper White (40)- #100730= $9.75- pg. 184-  2 3/4" strip; 3/4" strip; 5 x 3 3/4"; 5 x 3 3/4"; 1 1/2" strip
designer paper: 
  • Garden Impressions- #146289= $11.00- pg. 191- 4 x 2"
ink:  Blueberry Bushel IC-#147138= $7.50- pg. 183
Stazon- #101406= $10.00- pg. 202
Stampin' Write markers: #2018-2020= $15.00- pg. 183
other:  Classic Label Punch- #141491= $18.00- pg. 210
Big Shot- #143264= $110.00- pg. 214
Layering Circles Framelits- #141705= $35.00- pg. 218
Blueberry  Bushel ribbon- #146950= $6.00- pg. 200-   3" & 4 1/4"
Lakeside Framelits Dies- #146351= $27.00- pg. 218 BUNDLE available
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Yesterday was a busy day with all 5 kids.  We had fun though!  I had planned to take them to play in What Cheer on the new playground equipment.  But the rain changed our plans.  I pads, games, reading books & stamping kept us busy! 

It pretty much rained all morning & into the early afternoon.  I am not complaining though, as we got about 2" & we needed it!  The last few rains pretty much had missed us & we'd only had a few drops here & there.  And I love rain.....the sound & smell of it are one of my favorite things.  We had the doors opened on the porch & enjoyed listening to it all morning!

Last night we all went to Brayden's baseball game.  His team lost.  They now have 2 games left in their season.  I worked on farm bookwork when we got home.

This morning Deke & I are up early at 5:15.  We are headed outside to mark, sort & load a semi of hogs.  Hopefully the semi is on time & everything goes well.  As Masen & Ainslee will be here at 7:15.  They are spending the next couple of days/night with us, as Nathan & Sarah are gone for her work.

Tonight the twins have a baseball game.  So we'll all go to that to cheer them on.

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

Thursday, June 14, 2018

'Bee Thankful'

Check out my piles & the card I did for a swap!  I think it turned out super cute!!  
It is also going to be one of my shoe box swaps for my upcoming team meeting! 
(So sorry- spoiler alert if you are in my downline & coming to my upcoming meeting.)
 
 I colored it using our new Pineapple Punch Stampin' Write Markers!
I added some mini sequins from the black mini sequins trim, using the 
Multipurpose Glue & my scissors.  
It took me longer to color them all than I thought it would.
But I love to color!
I made it so that the top part flipped up. This is the inside of the card.  
It is now ready for me to add my inside greeting.
So what do you think?  Do you think it is cute too?
 
stamp set:  'Bee Thankful'
card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White
designer paper:  Pineapple Punch- 2018-2020 In Color Stack
ink:  Black Stazon
Stampin' Write Markers:  2018-2020 In Color pack- Pineapple Punch, Call Me Clover, Lovely Lipstick
other:  Pineapple Punch Ribbon, Pretty Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Mini Black Sequins, Tear & Tape
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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We went to town & ran errands, got some ice cream & came home for lunch.  When the kids went home last night I went outside & helped Deke for awhile on the farm.  We had big pigs that needed to be sorted & moved.  I then worked on entering orders & connecting with my hostesses! 

This morning I'm up early to walk & get ready for the kids.  I have the 2 little Wood kids & all 3 Seeley kids today. Tonight we'll all be going to Brayden's ball game.  

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

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

'Love What You Do'

 Here is a pretty card I using the 'Love What You Do' stamp set!  
I fussy cut out the flowers & layered them on top of each other to add more dimension.
I layered the center piece onto a Powder Pink card base.
I like the combination of these colors together! 

stamp set:  'Love What You Do'
card stock:   Powder Pink, Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla
designer paper:  Share What You Love Specialty DSP
ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Call Me Clover, Grapefruit GRove
other:  Nature's Twine (Grapefruit Grove), Share What You Love Artisan Pearls, Rich Razzleberry Velvet ribbon, Everyday Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Paper Snips

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids!!  I got Trey's cake baked & some orders placed while the 2 little ones napped.  Our family all ate supper together at the park to celebrate Trey's birthday!  And then we all went to Brayden's baseball game.  My mom & aunt Virginia came to eat supper, cake & watch Brayden's game with us, so it nice to have them joining us.  Brayden's team won big!  Brayden had a 3 run hit & did good.  So they'll play again later this week sometime.  When we got home, I burnt the midnight oil placing orders.  I was just beat when I finally got to bed.  It was a long day!
Deke is up early this morning to chore & then head to his office at the courthouse for awhile.  He'll then head to Mount Pleasant for an afternoon meeting he has there.  
I'm up early to work on some stamp stuff & will spend my day with the 2 little ones.  

The guys are talking about possibly going racing tonight in Eldon- so we'll see how everyone's day goes.   

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

More 'Animal Outing'

This is a fun card using the 'Animal Outing' stamp set.  This rhino just warms my heart!  He is sooooo cute!  

I colored him using my Stampin' Blends!  Oh how I love them!  They are just an amazing product!

I love to color.  Do you?  If you do & haven't tried the Stampin' Blends yet- you should try them out!  I bet you'll love them too!
It is a clean & simple card.  I think the font & words that go with this stamp set are so cute too! 

stamp set:  'Animal Outing'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Night of Navy, Smoky Slate, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Smoky Slate, Light Night of Navy, Dark Pumpkin PIe
other:  Night of Navy Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dots
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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  Last night we went to Brody & Drake's baseball game.  They both had some good hits & throws!  

This morning I'm up early to finish working on some swaps & get some more orders placed before the 2 little ones get here.  Nathan is out of town for work & Sarah has an early meeting- so they will be here soon.  

Tonight we will be celebrating Trey's 4th Birthday!!!  Where does time go?  I can't believe the he is 4 already!!  We'll have a quick supper with the Seeley family.  As Trey has requested pizza & Grandma's chocolate sheet cake.  (So I have to get that done today too.)  And then we'll all go to another baseball game to cheer on Brayden's team in their first round of tournaments.  

Here is a picture of Trey- our birthday boy!  We will be celebrating his birthday this weekend with all of our families!  So that will be fun & we are all looking forward to that. 

When we get home tonight I'll be working on entering orders & stamping things!

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