'Blended Seasons'- LIMITED TIME ONLY with a sneak peek!

Today it is simple Saturday!!!
And I've used the 'Blended Seasons' stamp set for the pretty fall card!
I colored the leaves using the Assortment #2- Watercolor Pencils & my Wink of Stella.

NOTE:  This stamp set, coordinating framelits & the Assortment #2 Watercolor Pencils are all available until August 31, 2018- or while supplies last!  Your time is running out for you to purchase these products if you haven't already done so.

If you purchase this 'Blended Seasons' stamp set from me, I will email you a PDF with LOTS of other step by step instructions & photos for you to make lots of other cards using these LIMITED TIME ONLY products!  To learn more about these special items CLICK HERE!

Check out these 2 cool NEW products that will be available on September 5th, 2018- in the Holiday Catalog.

• 5/8" Striped Burlap Trim
• 'Flourish Filigree' stamp set (words)

How did I do the rounded corners?  It is super easy!  I just used the curved part of  my Everyday Label punch like shown in the photo above.  Just snip off all 4 corners using this part of the punch!  Neat huh!

I just love fall!!!  It is my favorite time of the year!  And we've been blessed with some nice cool days the past couple of days here in Iowa.  The corn is starting to turn, some of the leaves are starting to turn.  And in another month the fall colors will be in full swing!

stamp sets:  'Blended Seasons'- WHILE SUPPLIES LAST ONLY or until August 31st!
                     'Flourish Filigree'- available on September 5th, 2018 in the NEW Holiday Catalog.
card stock:  Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
ink:  Black Stazon
other:  Assortment #2 Watercolor Pencils- available September 5th, 2018 in the NEW Holiday Catalog, Wink of Stella, 5/8" Striped Burlap Trim- available September 5th, 2018 in the NEW Holiday Catalog, Everyday Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We ran some errands yesterday morning.  Last night Deke's sister came to visit a bit & ate supper with us.  After she left I worked on stamping stuff.  

This morning I'm up early to walk & headed out to get my hair cut.  Deke's brother Doug is coming up this morning to help Deke work on some things at his parents home.  As their mom was moved to the Sigourney hospital late yesterday afternoon, so it will be nice that she is closer.  I hope she continues to get stronger & improve each day.  This afternoon we'll be going to watch the boys play football. 

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

Happy Birthday to you Nathan!!

Yesterday was Nathan's Birthday!  This is the card that I made for him!

You all know that I love fall!  I thought this turned out cute & fun!  

How did I do it?

• Using a 4 x5 1/4" piece of Sahara Sand card stock I ran it through my Big Shot using my standard platform & Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder.
• I then used sponge daubers & ink pads & rubbed them in various spots, over the embossed planks.  I used- Cajun Craze, Mossy Meadow, Crushed Curry, Blueberry Bushel & Soft Suede.  NOTE:  After I had the first 4 colors rubbed on- I lightly rubbed Soft Suede all over the entire card front. 
• I cut out the words- Happy" from the Happy Birthday Thinlits & adhered it to the front of the card.

stamp sets:  'Rooted in Nature' & 'Tabs for Everything'
card stock:  Mossy Meadow, Sahara Sand
inks:  Cajun Craze, Mossy Meadow, Crushed Curry, Blueberry Bushel, Soft Suede. 
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Nature's Roots Framelits, Happy Birthday Thinlits, Burlap Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, Standard Platform, Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  The twins got out of school early at 1:30- so they were here all afternoon too.  Last night the Seeley & the Wood families were here for supper.  Nathan wanted Teets Taco's & I made him some Fudge Filled Oatmeal bars.  We played outside after supper & called it a night when it was almost dark.

This morning I'm up early to walk & head to town.  Trey has an early appointment in IC today to see an ENT about getting his tonsils out.  I'll take the twins to school & then spend my day with Masen & Ainslee.  Trey will be here later this morning & the twins will be here about 1:50 when the get here off of the school bus.  Brayden has an appointment in IC this afternoon with is dr for his diabetes.  So Masen & Ainslee will be here late. 

Tonight when everyone goes home I'll be a stamping fool!

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Winter Woods' Sneak Peek!

OH WOW!!!!!  This card just turned out gorgeous!!!  I love it!!  And it was so easy to do!

I used the 'Winter Woods' stamp set & coordinating In The Woods Framelits that are available for you to order on September 5th when the NEW Holiday Catalog goes live!

Check out the snow along the bottom edge that I cut using the Sparkle Glimmer Paper & the snowline framelit that is part of the In The Woods Framelits!

The stars are the cool Twinkle Adhesive Backed Sequins. 

And this card is a fun easel fold card!   Cool huh!

I used the Festive Farmhouse Designer Paper along the outside edges!

How did I do it???

#1.  I shadow stamped the tree 2 times onto a piece of Whisper White card stock- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4".

 #2.  

• I inked the stamp using Mossy Meadow.
• I stamped off onto my grid paper.
• Using a sponge dauber I added ink directly to the stamp in a few spots to make that area darker.
• I then stamped the tree onto a crap piece of Whisper White card stock.

#3.  I cut out the tree using my Big Shot, Magnetic Platform & In the Woods Framelits!

#4.  This is what it looks like from the back side when it is all cut out!  Check out all of the layers!

#5.  Front the front side I "fluffed" up the branches.

#6.  I added mini dimensionals to the pieces that were cut, so that they would puff out when I mounted this tree.

#7.  I used my Aqua Painter & the Frost White Simmer Paint along the edges of all the cut pine pieces!

#8.  Using my Multipurpose Glue, I added a little along the the edges (over the Frost White Shimmer Paint).

#9.  I then dumped on some Dazzling Diamonds Glitter & tapped off the excess.  

#10.  Using my Big Shot, Magnetic Platform & In The Wood Framelits- I cut the snow line, using my Sparkle Glimmer Paper- 3 3/4 x 1 1/4".

WOW- I love the added sparkle & glitter added to this tree! 

So what do you think?  It is gorgeous huh! 

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We have had a wild past week here!  My mom fell a couple of times last week & got a concussion, hurt her shoulder & cut her knee.  Thankfully she is now doing better.  And then Deke's mom fell on Monday, went to the Sigourney hospital by ambulance, transferred to Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids & was in ICU.  She got transferred to a regular room late yesterday afternoon.  And we left to go see her as soon as the kid left late yesterday afternoon & got home after midnight.  

Today Deke is up early to chore & head to Ottumwa to a meeting.  I'm up early to walk & head into town to get the Seeley boys.  Today is the first day of school!  So I'll take the twins to school & then spend my day with Trey, Masen & Ainslee.

Today is Nathan's 34th birthday!!  So we have our whole family coming tonight for supper to celebrate his special day!  

Gotta run.......
I hope you have a fantastic Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Pleasant Pheasants' Sneak Peek!

Happy Hump day!!  I can't believe it is Wednesday already.  We've had a wild week!!  

Today I'm sharing a super cute card using the NEW Holiday Catalog set- 'Pleasant Pheasants'.  I LOVE fall & I love this stamp set!!  I did the spot lighting technique here with this monochromatic card.  What a great guy card this would make for any occasions!

Check it out when it opened up!!!

Did you notice the cool stripped paper.  It is awesome!  It is from the NEW Holiday Catalog Frosted Floral Specialty DSP.  You should see it in person....it is printed on shimmery paper!

stamp set:  'Pleasant Pheasants' -available September 5th
card stock:  Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake
designer paper:  Frosted Floral Specialty DSP- available September 5th
ink:  Soft Suede
other:  Burlap Ribbon (cut in half, tied in a knot & then I separated the weave), Leaf Trinkets, Dimensionals, Glue Dot, 2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch

So what do you think?  Do you love it too?

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I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek!

I LOVE IT!!!  This new stamp set- 'Dashing Deer' & this new Joyous Noel Designer Paper are some of my favorites in the NEW Holiday Catalog!

This Joyous Noel Designer Paper has a Copper Foil to it.  Oh my gosh......it is just gorgeous!

I made this card for a swap that I'm doing with 5 of my demonstrator friends!

This is a z fold card!  Here is a photo of it from the top side. 

You can start ordering our of the NEW Holiday Catalog on September 5th, 2018!!  If you like these new things, be sure to add them to your Wish List!

NOTE:  This stamp set & coordinating framelits can be purchased as a BUNDLE & you save 10%!
stamp set:  'Dashing Deer'
card stock:  Soft Suede, Gray Granite, Copper Foil
designer paper:  Joyous Noel (12x12) DSP
ink:  Soft Suede
other:  1 3/4" Circle Punch, Darling Label Punch (page 209 Annual Catalog), Detailed Deer Thinlits,  3/16" Braided Linen Trim, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Mini Dimensionals

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

SUSIE

More 'Blended Seasons'!

Don't you just love this 'Blended Seasons' stamp set & coordinating Stitched Seasons framelits.  

I made a card similar to this one (that was a different color) for my August monthly classes.  You can see the other card BY CLICKING HERE!

I just love how beautiful the Delightfully Detailed Laser Cut DSP is!  It is so elegant!!  

Look closely & you can see the flowers/leaves that I shadow stamped around the edges of the cool Stitched Seasons Framelit.  

This stamp set & framelits are AVAILABLE AUGUST ONLY & While Supplies Last!!! 
 

Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card:
'Blended Seasons'- #149019 (w)= $53.00 or #149016 (c)= $39.00- SPECIAL!
**Available in a BUNDLE (stamp set & framelits)- #149893 (w)= $77.25 or #149894 (c)= $64.75
card stock:

• Lovely Lipstick IC (24)- #146970= $8.50- pg. 183  5 1/2 x 8 1/2; 4 x 5 1/4
• Whisper White (40)- #100730= $9.75- pg. 184 2 1/4 x 5/8"

designer paper:

• Delightfully Detailed Laser Cut DSP- #146907= $14.00- pg. 189 3 x"

ink:  Lovely Lipstick- #147140= $7.50- pg. 183
other:  Stitched Seasons Framelits- #149013= #33.00 - SPECIAL!
Big Shot- #143263- pg. 214= $110.00
Subtle Embossing Folder- #143706= $10.00- pg. 223
Tear & Tape- #138995= $7.00- pg. 213-  
Whisper White 5/8" Polka Dot Tulle ribbon- #146912- pg. 200  3"
Basic Pearls-#144219- pg. 197= $5.00

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Yesterday was a busy day catching up on lots of things.  I made a quick trip to Osky to deposit a hog check, picked up a few groceries, did some emails, bookwork & lots of stamping!

Deke is up early this morning to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I am up early this morning to walk & get ready for the kdis to get here & spend my day with all 5 of them.  Tonight when they go home I'll be canning some more tomatoes!

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

More 'Blended Seasons'

Today I'm sharing a quick wedding card I made for Kris & Julie's wedding that we went to last night.  I used the bell stamp/framelit from the Color Your Season Bundle!  You can check it out & more details about it by clicking HERE!

I used my Paper Snips & fussy cut the bow off of the top of one of bells & layered them.  

I colored the bells with my Stampin' Blends using the Dark Blackberry Bliss, Light Smoky Slate & Dark Smoky Slate.  I added the Wink of Stella over the top of my bow!

Check out the pretty DSP!  It will be available on September 5th in the NEW Holiday Catalog & is from the Country Lane Designer Paper pack.  

stamp set:  'Blended Seasons'

card stock:  Blackberry Bliss, Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Silver Foil

designer paper:  Country Lane (12x12)- available September 5th in the Holiday Catalog

ink:  Blackberry Bliss

Stampin' Blends:  Dark Blackberry Bliss, Light Smoky Slate, Dark Smoky Slate

other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Seasons Framelits, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Basic Rhinestones, Wink of Stella

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We had a wedding to go to in Fairfield last night, so ended up dropping off Masen & Ainslee at their other grandparents.  The wedding was very nice.  We hung out with the Seeley family, plus our friends Jenny, Clint & daughter Macey.  And it was great, as we saw lots of friends we hadn't seen for years. 

Wow- shocker......I don't have any kids today.  So I'm up early this morning to walk & will make a quick trip to Osky to deposit a hog check & pick up a few groceries.  I'll then hurry home to stamp all day/night!  I have lots of swaps that I have to get done & in the mail tomorrow!  So I'm going to be a stamping fool with good mojo today!

Wishing you a blessed Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Little Twinkle'

I needed a baby card.......so thought I'd play with this cute new Twinkle Twinkle Suite real quick last night!  This Suite is on page 83 in the Annual Catalog. 

I am excited, as you know I'm a punch girl.....so I am lovin' this new Twinkle Builder Punch!
The Twinkle Twinkle Suite includes:

• stamp set- 'Little Twinkle' 
• Twinkle Builder Punch
• Twinkle Twinkle Designer Paper
• Silver & Petal Pink Twine
• Twinkle Adhesive Backed Sequins
• Twinkle Twinkle Assorted card stock

This card is clean & simple!!  But I think it turned out cute!  Just adding the sequins & the twine were that little extra touch to finish it off!

stamp set:  'Little Twinkle'
card stock:  Gray Granite, Petal Pink, Whisper White
designer paper:  Twinkle Twinkle DSP
ink:  Gray Graniteother:  Silver & Petal Pink Twine, Twinkle Builder Punch, Twinkle Adhesive Backed Sequins, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was another busy day with the kids.  We played outside for awhile in the morning & the afternoon.  It was a beautiful day out!  

Last night when the Seelely's went home we played outside some more, ate a quick supper, ran to Walkers for some ice cream, stopped to visit my mom a minute & then went to my friend Susie's to get more tomatoes for me to can this weekend.  We watched the Cubs game when we got home & then called it a night. 

This morning we are up early to get Brayden ready for football practice.  He'll then go to his other grandparents for the weekend, as his Uncle Bryce is home from Colorado to visit.  I'll spend my day with Masen & Ainslee.  Tonight we are going to Kris & Julie's wedding in Fairfield & we will drop off Masen & Ainslee at their other grandparents on the way down there. 

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

More 'Blended Seasons'

Oh my gosh.....I've shared lots of cards in the past couple of weeks using this awesome stamp set called- 'Blended Seasons'!!  Talk about being versatile!  This set is exactly that!  

And another awesome part of this set is that it has some super cool framelits called 'Stitched Seasons' Framelits that coordinate with it too!

In my card today I just used the stamp set & some circles.  This is a quickie card.....clean & simple & cute!!  When it is time to go to bed & you're beat & have had kids all day/night.......this is what I whipped up in a few minutes so that I had a card to do a quick blog post to share with you today! 

Talk about a great guy card.  Isn't this just perfect!!  I just love the way it turned out!!  I think it would make a great sympathy or get well card too- if you changed the words. 

Check out the cool new ribbon trim!  It is called 3/16" Braided Linen Trim & available in the NEW Holiday Catalog that starts on September 5th!  So be sure you add this trim to your wish list!  It is really great!

To find out more about this LIMITED TIME ONLY BUNDLE you can CLICK HERE!!!

This is totally a Susie card.....my colors & all!  So what do you think?  Do you like it?

Note:  I just shadow stamped the wheat to get the variation in color & more wheat images.  

stamp set:  'Blended Seasons'
card stock:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
designer paper:  Nature's Poem
ink:  Soft Suedeother:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles Framelits, Starburst Circle Punch, Braided Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dot

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Our day started out early & I had kids all day/night.  Nathan & Sarah are gone....so their 3 are staying with us for the next few days/nights.  When the Seeley boys went home for the day, we played outside some more for awhile & then got Brayden ready for Papa to take him to football practice.  While they were there I canned 8 quarts of tomatoes.  I didn't think they were ever coming home, as football practice went late......so we had a late supper!  It was then time for baths, jammies & off to bed for all of us!

This morning we are up early & I'll spend my day with all 6 kids again.  Tonight we are going to my friend Susan's to pick more tomatoes to can.  And we'll then just hang out with the kids when we get home.  

Gotta run........

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A CUTE baby card using the 'Little Elephant' stamp set & coordinating punch!

Here is a dutch fold card using the adorable 'Little Elephant' stamp set & coordinating Elephant Builder Punch.  Wow- you know I'm a punch girl.......and I love this one!  It is super easy to use!  You don't waste much paper!  You can stamp both elephants beside each other & punch one out & then the other!  It is pretty slick!

Here are some photos of what it looks like when it is opened up!  

Check out the little (baby) elephant that I put in the inside!  

Check out the cool new Embossing Folder called Maps, Etc.   It is super cute too! 

I used my Stamparatus to line up the corner words/images that I used here in the corners on this square!  


Note:  There is no framelit or punch for the balloons, so I fussy cut them out using my Paper Snips!

Here are the supplies & the measurements I used for this card-

'Little Elephant'- #145725 (w)= $28.00 or #145728 (c)= $20.00- pg. 91- BUNDLE available!
'Around the Corner'- #147464 (photopolymer only)= $16.00- pg. 40
card stock: 

• Smoky Slate N (24)- #131202= $8.50- pg. 184-  5 1/4 x 1 3/4; 2 1/2 x 2 1/2
• Blueberry Bushel IC (24)-#146968= $8.50- pg. 183-  4 1/4 x 5 1/2' 2 1/4 x 11; 2 3/4 x 2 3/4
• Whisper White (40)- #100730= $9.75- pg. 184-  1 1/2" strip; 2 1/4 x 2 1/4; 5 1/4 x 2

designer paper: 

• Best Route- #146897= $11.00- pg. 190-  5 1/4 x 2

ink:  Blueberry Bushel IC- #147138= $7.60- pg. 183
Smoky Slate N-#147113= #7.50- pg. 184
Real Red R- #147084= $7.50- pg. 187

other:  Stamparatus- #146276= $49.00- pg. 207
Simply Shammy- #147042= $8.00- pg. 206
Basic Rhinestones- #144220= $5.00- pg. 197- color with black sharpie marker
Blueberry Bushel ribbon- #146950= $6.00- pg. 200   6"- Fold in half & tie in knot, then clip ends.
Big Shot- #143263- pg. 214= $110.00
Maps Etc. Embossing Folder- #146822= $9.00- pg. 222
Elephant Builder Punch- #145652= $18.00- pg. 212 BUNDLE available!
uninked spots- #141922 (5)= $9.00- pg. 203

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Yesterday was another early & busy day with the kids.  We played outside for awhile in the morning & enjoyed the beautiful weather.

Last night when the kids went home I worked on stamping stuff!

This morning I'm up early to walk & head to Manda's, as she has to leave early again today.  The 3 Wood kids will be here as soon as I can get back from town too.  They will be staying with us from today through the weekend, as Nathan & Sarah are going to be gone for her work.  Tonight Brayden has football practice.  And we'll just go with the flow & see what all we end up doing or getting done today/tonight.  

I hope you have a special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Broadway Birthday'

Happy Hump day..........
This is a cool birthday card using the 'Broadway Birthday' SUITE!  Check out the stamp set, DSP & the birthday candle embellishment!

This card is one that everyone joining me for my August monthly classes last week got to make.

We used the Stamparatus to line up & stamp the words on the card front!  And how fun & easy that was!

I think it turned out pretty sweet!  I hope you like it too!

Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card-
'Broadway Birthday'- #1477067= $17.00- pg. 69 BUNDLE available!
'Big Wishes'- #146422 (w)= $27.00 or #146425 (c)= $19.00- pg. 75 (for the inside of the card)
card stock:

• Basic Black (24)- #121045= $8.50- pg. 184-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2; 3 1/4 x 3 1/4
• Gray Granite N (24)- #146983= #8.50- pg. 184-  4 1/4 x 1; 3 1/2 x 3 1/2
• Whisper White (40)- #100730= $9.75 - pg. 184-  3x3; 2" strip; 4 x 5 1/4

designer paper:

• Broadway Bound Specialty- #146277= $14.00- pg. 188  4x2

ink:  Black Memento- #132708= $6.00
candle embellishment- #146281= $12.00- pg. 198
Basic Rhinestones- #144220= $5.00- pg. 197
Black Satin ribbon- #146280= $7.00- pg. 201  3"
Stamparatus- #146276= $49.00- pg. 207
Simply Shammy- #147042= $8.00- pg. 206
Big Shot- #143263- pg. 214= $110.00
Broadway Lights Framelits- #146317= $29.00- pg. 216 BUNDLE available!

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Yesterday was a LONG day.........it started out with a short night on Monday night & an early morning yesterday selling hogs!  And then the kids were all here all day!  We had a fun time celebrating Masen's official 3rd birthday!  He got his crispix (wood cake) from Grandma & a super cute dinosaur card (made with a retired stamp set.)  I had a big Balloon on the door with a #52 race car, a birthday banner & streamers hanging in the door!  He was all smiles when he walked in the door! They boys played outside for a while too, running off some energy!

Last night I worked on stamping stuff!  And finally called it a night about 11.  I was beat & couldn't think straight enough to accomplish anything more for the day.

This morning we are up early.  Deke will chore & head to courthouse & then to Ottumwa.  I'm off to walk & be at Manda's early to get the boys.  I'll hurry home to be here so Sarah can drop off their 3. We plan to play outside again, enjoying our last days of summer vacation!  

Gotta run......

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

Lovely Florals Embossing folder!

 

 Happy Tuesday!!

This is a pretty card that everyone stamping last week at my August monthly classes made with me.  I love the colors of this card.  It reminds me of my grandma.  

I got a swap from my demonstrator friend Sherri Peters & pretty much copied her card.  I rarely ever copy cards, but this one just really looked like my style, my colors & I just loved it!

Here are the supplies & the measurements I used to make this card -
'Detailed with Love'- #146603 (w)= $28.00 or #146606 (c)= $20.00- pg. 39
card stock:

• Crumb Cake N (24)- #120953= $8.50- pg. 184-   5 1/2 x 8 1/2; 5 x 3 3/4
• Blackberry Bliss R (24)- #133675= $8.50- pg. 187-  4 x 5 1/4 x 1 3/4" strip
• Whisper White (40)= #100730= $9.75- pg. 184-  1 3/4" strip; 4 x 5 1/4

designer paper: 

• Share What You Love Specialty- #146926= $27.00 (24 sheets 12x12)- pg. 188-  3 3/4 x 2

ink:  Blackberry Bliss- #147092= $7.50- pg. 187
other:  1/4" Rich Razzleberry Ribbon- #147016= $8.00- pg. 201   4 1/2"
Pearlized Doilies- #146936= #4.40- pg. 192
Big Shot- #143263- pg. 214= $110.00
Layering Ovals Framelits- #141706= $35.00- pg. 218
Stitched Shapes Framelits- #145372= $30.00- pg. 220
Lovely Floral Embossing Folder- #148048= $9.00- pg. 222

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Yesterday was another BUSY & wild day at the Wood home!!  All 6 kids were here & we got baby piggies in. 

Check out the picture of their boots, all sitting on our porch afterwards........they all had to take their clothes off outside & in we went for baths (or showers).  I had a whole washer full of dirty chore clothes & then another whole load of wet towels to wash too!!  It was all just a priceless day!

When the kids went home last night I burnt the midnight oil & worked on placing orders, answering emails & doing more laundry!  

It was a short night........ as we are up at 5:00 this morning to mark, sort & sell hogs!!  I'll hurry in the house & get ready for all 6 kids to join me again today!!  Tonight when they go home I'll be working on stamping stuff- connecting with my hostesses & hopefully doing a little creating too!

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

Spotlighting with 'Peaceful Place'!

WOW- this is totally a Susie card!  I love it!  

This is a great card for a guy, sympathy, bithday, etc......

So this is card turned out totally nothing like I had planned when I started creating it.  I knew I wanted to do that Spotlighting Technique with this stamp set- 'Peaceful Place', but I had planned on coloring the circle piece using my Stampin' Blends.  But when I decided to use the Nature's Poem DSP, I decided to just make this a monochromatic layout. 

And it is a fun fold card too!!

This is another one of the cards that everyone attending my August monthly classes made with me this past week!  

Look at the pretty leaf embellishment!!  

And did you notice the knotted burlap?  
How did I do it?

• I cut a piece of burlap ribbon approx. 3 1/2" long, cut it in half the long way- making sure to cut along one of the strings.  
• I then tied it in a knot.  
• And then pulled apart & frayed the strings.  
• I added a glue dot to the back of the knot & attached it to the card. 
• Neat huh!

Check out the supplies & the measurements below-
'Peaceful Place'- #146686 (w)= $30.00 or #146689 (c)= $22.00- pg. 59
card stock:

• Soft Suede- #115318= $8.50- pg. 184- 5 1/2  6 1/2- score at 4 1/4; 2 3/4" strip; 3 1/2 x 4 1/2
• Crumb Cake- #120953= $8.50- pg. 184-  4 x 5 1/4; 3 3/4 x 3/4
• Whisper White- #100730= $9.75- pg. 184-  2 1/2" strip; 3 1/4 x 4 1/4

designer paper:  

• Nature's Poem- #146338= $11.00- pg. 189

ink:  Soft Suede- ##147115= $7.50- pg. 184
other:   2 1/4" Circle Punch- #143720= $18.00- pg. 210
Big Shot- #143263- pg. 214= $110.00
Layering Circles Framelits- #141705= $35.00- pg. 218
Burlap ribbon- #141487= $7.00- pg. 200   3 1/2"- cut in half length wise & tie in a knot
Leaves Trinkets- #146343= $8.00- pg. 198

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Yesterday was another great day of stamping!!!  I am just totally blessed with awesome friends that join me to stamp each month!  I so treasure the friendships & connections that I've developed by sharing my love of stamping over the past 17 years!  

Kathy & Darla were awesome hostesses!!  They had great treats & were awesome helpers!  We were done stamping, packed up & cleaned up in good time!  And we had an awesome group of friends that joined us for either the morning or afternoon class.

I stopped at the grocery store on my way home.  And then picked up a Casey's Pizza for our supper.  When we got done eating, Susie's Hair Hut was open for business, as we went up to Nathan's & I got Deke & Nathan's hair cut in the shop (since it was cooler in there).  My weekend was jam packed full & I was just exhausted last night when I finally got to bed. 

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to walk & then head to town to pick up the 3 Seeley boys.  We'll come home & Sarah will bring the 3 Wood kid down......they'll all spend the day with us.  And today is going to be a busy day, as we get more baby piggies around noon today too!! So the kids will all go out to the farm & help us.  Hopefully it all goes well!

Tonight when the kids have all gone home I will be working on getting orders entered & hopefully get a little stamping done too before I go to bed.

Gotta run.......

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

'Pop of Petals'- a pretty flower trio card!

Happy Sunday!!

This is another card that I created for my August monthly classes!  Everyone that has been stamping with me this weekend got to make it!  Isn't it a pretty flower trio!!!

I'm a punch girl!  Any time that a stamp set has a coordinating punch I jump with joy!!  This flower stamp set has several different flower images that coordinate with the punch!!  It is awesome!

Clean, simple, bright & cheery!  These are some words that come to my mind when I look at this card.

Here are the supplies & measurements-
'Pop of Petals'- #145546 (w)= $30.00 or #146649 (c)= $22.00- pg. 47 BUNDLE available!
'Better Together'- #141733 (w)= $49.00 or #141736 (c)= $37.00- pg. 16
card stock:

• Calypso Coral S (24)- #122925= $8.50- pg. 186   4 1/4 x 11: 4 1/4 x 3; 1x1
• Blushing Bride S (24)- #131198= $8.50- pg. 186  4 x 5 1/4; 4 x 2 3/4
• Whisper White (40)- #100730= $9.75- pg. 184  4 x 5 1/4; 2" strip; 1" strip

designer paper: 

• Tea Room Specialty #146894= $14.00- pg. 188   5 1/4 x1; 5 1/4 x 1
• Delightfully Detailed Laser Cut Specialty- #146907= $14.00- pg. 189    strip

ink: 

• Claypso Coral S- #147101= $7.60- pg. 186
• Mossy Meadow N- #147111= $7.50- pg. 184

other:  Basic Adhesive Backed Sequins- #146933= $7.00- pg. 198
Calypso Coral Ombre Ribbon- #144235= $7.00- pg. 200   3"
Blossom Builder Punch- #141469= $18.00- pg. 211
Four-Petal Flower- #147041= $18.00- pg. 210

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WOW!!!  This weekend has been a whirl wind of one forsure!!!  LOTS & LOTS of stamping!!! And we also got to celebrate Masen's birthday too!

I am headed out the door soon.......will be stamping again all day today!

I hope you have a very special Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Masn'e Birthday invite!

Here is the birthday invite that Sarah & I made for Masen's party.  It turned out pretty cute!!

card stock colors:

• Gorgeous Grape
• Basic Black
• Granny Apple Green
• Pumpkin Pie
• Gray Granite
• Whisper White

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 My whole weekend is pretty much stamping!!!!  I look forward to seeing & sharing with all of those joining me.  Last night I had a fun group that joined me at our home to stamp for one of my August monthly classes.  When they went home I burnt the midnight oil working on stamping stuff.  
This morning I'm up to start the roaster of meat for Masen's party.  And bake a cake.  And then I have to finish cutting card stock for my morning class.......as I have a group of stampers joining me pretty soon for another August monthly class.  Then this afternoon at 1:00 I have some friends coming to visit me for a bit.  And then I'll finish getting the meat done, frost the cake, haul tables & chairs up to the Wood house & we're celebrating Masen's party tonight at their shop.  

Tonight I'll be packing things up & finish cutting card stock for my 2 classes I have in Hiawatha tomorrow.  Darla & Kathy are my hostesses.  I look forward to seeing them, sharing & stamping!!

Gotta run......
I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE