'Wishing You Well' fall card

This is a clean & simple fall card using the 'Wishing You Well' stamp set, along with the Country Lane DSP! I think it turned out really cute!!

stamp set: 'Wishing You Well'
card stock:

• Crushed Curry- 4 1/4 x 11"- for card base- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half
• Cajun Craze- 2 3/4 x 4"
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for words on the inside of your card; 1" strip to stamp your words onto & punch out with the Classic Label Punch; 2" strip- to stamp bow onto & fussy cut out using your Paper Snips; 3 1/4 x 2 1/2"- to stamp your wheat onto

designer paper:

• Country Lane DSP-  5 1/2 x 2- use your Triple Banner Punch to flag one end

ink:  Crushed Curry & Cajun Crazeother:  Triple Banner Punch, Classic Label Punch, Paper Snips, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

How did I do the corners?

• I stamped the wheat image onto a piece of 3 1/4 x 2 1/2" Whisper White card stock.
• I took my Everyday Label Punch & sniped the corners.

•  This is the photo on how to line it up.  I punched all 4 corner, doing it like this.

• And this is what all 4 corners looked like when I got them done.  
• It just gives it a fun look that I thought looked great with the style of card.  
• PLUS it gives you another way to use your Everyday Label punch!

If you CLICK HERE you can see another way to use your Everyday Label punch & do an inverted rounded corner. 

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Yesterday was a busy day the kids.  Last night we went to the twins football game.  Brody & Drake both scored touch downs.  After their game we went uptown to eat a quick supper at the Copper Lantern together.  And then I burnt the midnight oil working on stamping stuff.

This morning we are up early.  Deke is off to chore & then plans to spend the day with his friend Bill, helping do a driveway at Nathan's house.  I'm off to Manda's to take the twins to school & will then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The 3 big ones will be here after school.  Tonight I have LOTS & LOTS of stamping stuff to get done when the kids go home.  

Deke's mom got home from the hospital last night.  I'm not sure she was ready to come home.  Guess we'll see.  

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Pleasant Pheasants'

Here is another fun fall card.  What a great new stamp set this is!!  It is called- 'Pleasant Pheasants'!  

Check out the beautiful Joyous Noel Special DSP.  It has a cooper accent that just makes it so classy!  The back side of this DSP is all the Tranquil Tide in color with leaves on it- so you could just flip it over & it would make the perfect guy card too!  I know we have several hunters in our family & all of them would just love a card like this for their birthday!

This is another one of the cards that I created for my September monthly classes that I'm having this week!  Are you coming to stamp with me?  If so, you get to make this cool card!!

I made another card using this 'Pleasant Pheasants' stamp set.  
You can CLICK HERE TO SEE IT!!   
I did the spotlighting technique on it- so it is pretty cool too!!  

Here are the supplies & the measurements for my card-

stamp sets:  'Pleasant Pheasants' & 'Flourish Filigree'
card stock:  

• Tranquil Tide-  4 1/4 x 11"- card base- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half; 4 x 3"; 5 1/4 x 1"; 2" strip- punch out Tailored Tag & cut in 1/2 to layer behind the word punch.
• Sahara Sand- 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Tailored Tag Punch; 4 x 5 1/4"
• Whisper White- 2 3/4 x 3 3/4"- stamp pheasants onto for front of card, 4 x 5 1/4"- for the inside of the card
• Copper Foil- 5 1/4 x 1/4"

designer paper:  

• Joyous Noel Specialty DSP- 4 x 3"

ink:  Sahara Sand
other:  Tailored Tag Punch, Tranquil Tide 1/4" Velvet Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We enjoyed the beautiful weather again & got to be outside some.  Oh how I the sunshine & the crisp air!  Fall is on it's way!  And I love fall!

Last night Deke worked late & I burnt the midnight oil working on stamping stuff!

This morning we are up early.  Deke is off to chore & head to his office at the courthouse. He'll then head to Mt. Pleasant for an afternoon meeting- so he'll be gone all day!

And I'm headed to Manda's, as she has an early meeting.  I'll take the boys to school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight the 3 big boys will ride the bus out again after school.  The twins have a FB game & Brayden has FB practice- so we'll be headed to town to watch the twins game.  I'll then work on cutting card stock & burning the midnight oil again when we get home!

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

'Farmhouse Christmas' Truck!

Ok- so you all know that I love fall!!  Look closely at this truck!!  I made it into a fall card!  Check out the back of this truck.  It is suppose to have a Christmas tree in it.  But I took my paper snips, cut off the tip of the tree & colored it orange to make it look like a truck full of leaves instead!  

I think this set-  'Farmhouse Christmas'  it another great one in the Holiday Catalog!  It is a totally me set that I know I can use for many different occasions.   And it is even more amazing since it has coordinating framelits to go with it!!  Woo Hoo!

I also made a card for Steve's birthday using this stamp set.  You can check out his black truck card by CLICKING HERE!!!  It is pretty cute too! 

I colored the truck using my Stampin' Blends!  This old truck reminds me of Deke's Uncle Ben's old red Dodge that he restored, years ago.  The wheels are colored with the NEW Light Black Stampin' Blend!!!  It is great!!!  I'm thrilled that we now have so many colors of Stampin' Blends!  

Are you joining me later this week to stamp at one of my monthly September classes?  If so- you get to make this card with me!! 

stamp set:  'Farmhouse Christmas'
card stock:  

• Thick Whisper White-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2" (for the card base)
• Whisper White--  4 x 5 1/4" (for inside of the card), 1 1/2" strip (for the words to cut out with the framelit), 3 1/4" strip (for the tree), 2" strip (for the truck)
• Gray Granite-  4  1/4 x 3 1/4", 3 x 1 1/4"

designer paper:  

• Festive Farmhouse DSP- 4x3"

ink:  Gray Granite, Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Pumpkin Pie, Light Cherry Cobbler, Light Smoky Slate, Light Basic Black
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Farmhouse Framelits Dies, Galvanized Buttons, Red 1/8" Sold Ribbon, dimensionals, glue dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  Last night we took the 3 Seeley boys & went to the school PTO supper called Pasta for Grandparents.  After we ate supper the boys played on the playground.  And then we went up town & they got ice cream for their dessert!

I'm off this morning to take the boys to school.  I'll spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The 3 big ones will be here after school.  And tonight I have LOTS of stamping to get done. 

Today is my moms birthday.  And today Deke's mom is having an angiogram done.  

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

'Country Home'- a fun z fold!

I LOVE this stamp set called 'Country Home' & is so on trend with the Farm House decor that is everywhere!  It is the perfect set for so many occasions!!

 It is a fun z fold card.  Here is what it looks like when it is opened up.  

You can't tell by the picture, but I added the Wink of Stella over the cotton!!  It just give an extra little glimmer to the cotton that love!

Here is what it looks like when it is standing up.  

Are you wondering how I stamped the flowers to make them look like they are sitting down inside the vase?  I used my Stamparatus!!!  I had the pitcher on one of the doors & the flowers on the other door!  SOOOO EASY!  

Check out the amazing Tin Tiled Embossing folder that I added along the edge here.  I embossed a 5 1/4 x 2" piece of our new Galvanized Metallic paper!  Oh it is gorgeous!!!

Behind the ribbon I have a new Galvanized Clip that I slid onto the edge of my card stock & then tied a twine ribbon onto it.  

So what do you think?  

Oh......did you notice how I cut out around only 1/2 of the pitcher of flowers?  I just used my paper snips to do this.  It wasn't hard at all.  It is just an awesome way to add that little special touch to the card & show off more of the beautiful DSP!

stamp set:  'Country Home'
card stock:

• Smoky Slate- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2- card base- score at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4"
• Galvanized Metallic paper- 2 x 5 1/4- use the Tin Tile Embossing Folder 
• Blackberry Bliss- 2 3/4 x 4 1/4"
• Whisper White- 1/2" strip (to stamp the little words hello onto & punch out with the Classic Label Punch; 2 1/2 x 3 3/4"- to stamp the pitcher & the flowers onto; 2 1/2 x 3 3/4- to stamp words on the inside of the card

designer paper:

• Country Home DSP- 4 x 2 1/2"

ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Blackberry Bliss; Light & Dark Smoky Slate, Bronze, Dark Old Olive
other:  Paper Snips, Galvanzied Clips, Nature's Twine- Blackberry Bliss, Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Big Shot, Standard Platform, Tin Tiled Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder

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This card is one of the cards everyone made at yesterday's class.  And everyone joining me for this coming weeks "monthly September classes"  will be making this card too with me!!!

Oh wow- yesterday was a GREAT day of stamping!!!  We had a couple of new gals join us too!  Friends, together stamping, visiting & eating yummy snacks= a perfect day!!!

Gotta run.......off we go.  We have a busy week ahead of us & it is just starting!
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Buffalo Check' combined with 'Many Blessings'!

This is one of the cards for my September monthly classes. I used the 'Many Blessings' stamp set!!  

I combined it with the new 'Buffalo Check' background stamp, which I just love!  Doesn't it look super cute with these daisies!  It is sooo fallish!!!  Yeah- my favorite time of year!  I'm just lovin' all of the fun new things for fall in the new Holiday Catalog. 

And check out the NEW Corrugated Embossing Folder!!  It is awesome too!!!

stamp sets:  'Buffalo Check' & 'Many Blessings'

card stock:  

• Thick Very Vanilla- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2" - card base- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half
• Basic Black- 2 3/4" Strip- to punch out Starburst Punc; 5 1/4 x 4"- card layer
• Crumb Cake- 3 3/4 x 1"- stamp words onto the left edge of this; 4 1/4 x 2 1/4"- embossing with Corrugated Embossing Folder, 3 3/4 x 5"- stamp the 'Buffalo Check' background stamp onto this
• Very Vanilla- 2 1/4" strip- to stamp flowers/vase onto, color & punch out using the 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp words onto for inside greeting

ink:  Black Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Light Old Olive, Light & Dark Crumb Cake, Dark Cajun Craze, Light & Dark Daffodil Delight

other:  Big Shot, Standard Platform, Corrugated Embossing folder, 1 3/4" Circle Punch Starburst Punch, Black Twine, dimensionals, glue dots. Wink of Stella

A TIP ABOUT USING THE CORRUGATED EMBOSSING FOLDER:  
When using the Corrugated Embossing folder I found that running it through so that the ripples go horizontally works the best.  If you run it through the other way it puts too much pressure on the ripples & they crack & break the card stock.  If you run it through your Big Shot horizontally & it cracks & breaks the ripples then add a piece of vellum card stock over the top of your card stock (inside your embossing folder).  This helps keep the paper from cracking!

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I have my September monthly class today with my N. Liberty group!!  Jenny is our hostess!  I can't wait to see everyone, share & stamp!!

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A fall 'Winter Woods' card doing the thumping technique!

Here is a monochromatic fall card.  I did the thumping technique here to add color to the trees.  

How did I do the Thumping technique?

• Inked the tree stamp in my Soft Suede Ink
• Stamped off the first time onto my grid paper.  
• Then took my Garden Green & Soft Suede markers & thumped them directly onto the tree stamp.  
• I breathed onto my stamp to remoisten it.
• I then stamped it onto my Very Vanilla card stock. 

 

stamp set:  'Winter Woods'

card stock:  

• Soft Suede- 4x 5- score at 3 3/4" & run through the Corrugated Embossing folder; 5 1/2 x 7 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"
• Crumb Cake-3 1/2 x 3 1/2"; 1" strip 5 1/4 x 3 1/4"
• Very Vanilla-  5 x 3 3/4" for inside of the card; 3 1/4 x 3 1/4" to stamp trees onto

designer paper:  Nature's Poem- 5 x 3"

ink:  Soft Suede

Stampin' Write Markers:  Garden Green & Soft Suede

other:  Big Shot, Standard Platform, Corrugated Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder, Classic Label Punch, Nature's Twine (Soft Suede), Dimensionals, Glue Dots

This is a fun fold card.  Here is what it looks like opened up. 

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This morning I'm up early to stamp!  I'll be leaving later this morning to go with Deke to walk in the Delta Parade for his Board of Supervisors Campaign.  AND will then be burning the midnight oil again stamping!

Brody received a good report from Dr. Menezes today! He currently has no concerns and wants us back in a year for a follow-up visit.
He recommended absolutely no contact sports- we aren’t surprised & understand playing football or wrestling is not worth the risk. Brody took the news just fine; he’s excited to play baseball & for Brayden to teach him a thing or two about basketball.
How blessed we are!!!

 

 Manda & Brody!

I love the smiles!

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs,

SUSIE

'Peaceful Noel' with Champagne Shimmer Paint!

Ohhhhhh.......LOOK at this SHIMMER!  I am super EXCITED that we have Champagne Shimmer Paint available again as a product.  It is in the Holiday Catalog on page 38.  Be sure you add it to your wish list.  It is a must have for the upcoming holiday projects that you'll be creating!  We had this Champagne Shimmer paint several years ago & I just LOVED it!!!  It is a super easy way to add sparkle to any projects!!

This Merry Merlot & Copper 5/8" Reversible Ribbon is awesome!!!  It is very soft & easy to tie.  It is Merry Merlot on one side & it is Copper on the other side!!  So cool!!  The edge of it shows a little bit of Copper on both sides of the ribbon.  

Here are the supplies & the measurements so you can make this card.  
stamp set:  'Peaceful Place'
card stock:  

• Tranquil Tide- 4 1/4 x 11" card base, 2" strip for Spring Punch, 2 3/4" Strip for Circle Framelit
• Merry Merlot- 5 1/2 x 1 3/4"- to layer under the DSP
• Soft Suede- 3x3- to use in the Corrugated Dynamic Embossing Folder
• Sahara Sand- 2 1/2" strip- to punch out Starburst
• Whisper White- 2 1/2" strip- to stamp words onto & punch out with the 2 " Circle Punch

designer paper:  

• Joyous Noel Specialty DSP- 5 1/2 x 1 1/2"

inks:  Tranquil Tide, Merry Merlot
other:  Big Shot, Standard Platform, Corrugated Dynamic Embossing Folder, Spring Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Starburst Punch, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles Framelits, dimensionals, glue dot, Merry Merlot & Copper 5/8" Reversible Ribbon, Champagne Shimmer Mist, Stampin' Spritzer, rubbing alcohol

How did I do this?

• Stampin' Spritzer 
• Champagne Shimmer Paint- 5-8 drops (approx. 1/8 teaspoon)
• Fill Spritzer about 85%-90% full of Rubbing Alcohol- leaving room so that you can shake & mix the Shimmer Paint, as it settles to the bottom.
• Hold the Spritzer about 6-8" away from your card & spray!
• Shake it up each time before you use it. 
• If you have any questions- comment here & I'll answer your questions!

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It is crazy here....sick kids (Ainslee & Trey), kids have been here long days, Deke's mom went back to the ER & admitted back into the hospital again last night......it is just one of those weeks! Maybe today will be the day to break our unlucky week!  I sure hope so!

It was late when Deke got home from the hospital, so it was a short night last night here.  As we are up at 5 this morning to mark, sort & load a semi of hogs again.  I'll then go to town to Manda's, take the twins to school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones. 

Brody has his 6 month check up later today with Neuro in Iowa City, seeing Dr. Menezes.  He'll have a CT scan first & then see the dr.  Please say a prayer for him that all is good!  He had his yearly eye exam yesterday & that went great!  The eye dr said that things have healed great  & he has no concerns at all.  That was sure super news to hear!!!  Earlier this week he saw his pediatrician & she too thought that he was doing great!

Tonight when the kids go home I will be burning the midnight oil stamping!

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Dashing Deer' Bundle

WOO HOO!!

The Holiday Catalog is now available for you to order from.  It is jam packed full of lots of great new products!!  You can CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD a PDF of the Holiday Catalog!

This Dashing Deer Bundle is just awesome!  It is great for the holidays, but can also be a super fall or guy card too!  This is one of my favorite bundles in the Holiday Catalog!

And check out this GORGEOUS Joyous Noel DSP!  Awhh......it has copper accents in it & is just stunning in person!

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, Banner Triple Punch

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids & stamping at night.  And today is going to be a repeat!  

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

The Holiday Catalog starts today- September 5th, 2018!!

 

OH WOW!!
Today is a very exciting day!!! 

Today is the day that the NEW Holiday Catalog starts!!!  

You can CLICK HERE to see the NEW Holiday Catalog!

You can go to my demonstrator website & order on line 
OR
CONTACT ME!

'Merry Christmas to All'

WOOO HOO!!  Here is a card created with a lot of new products in the Holiday Catalog!!!  This is a card that I made for my team meeting I had last month.  

I stamped the WISHING YOU words & the swirl using Real Red ink & my Stamparatus!  

The Sprigs are a punch!!!  So they are sooo easy to do.  

This All is Bright DSP has festive photographic images and designs in it.  I love it!

I used adhesive sheets along with my Gold Foil paper when I cut out the word Christmas......so it was easy to just peel & stick it down.  

stamp set:  'Merry Christmas to All'
card stock:  Mossy Meadow, Real Red, Whisper White, Gold Foil
designer paper:  All is Bright DSP
ink:  Real Red, Mossy Meadow
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Merry Christmas Thinlits Dies, Adhesive Sheets, Gold Pearls, Real Red grosgrain ribbon, Spring Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a long day!  We started out early selling hogs & got done just in time to make it to town to get the boys.  It was nice to have the twins here too for awhile.  Since school has started I get to see them a bit in the morning & a bit after school.  We played outside for awhile yesterday afternoon.  And when the kids went home last night I worked on stamping stuff.

I'm up early this morning to walk & head to town to Manda's, as she has to leave early today.  Nathan also has an early meeting today, so he'll bring the kids here early & Deke is going to help me out & stay with them while I take the twins to school.  Tonight the twins have a football game that we'll go to.  And then I'll be burning the midnight oil again stamping!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A Shirt card- GO CUBS!!

 

Go Cubs Go!!

Our family are all big Cubs fans......even Ainslee can say 'Go Cubs'!  So for the twins (Brody & Drake's) birthday last week I made these cards for them! 

How did I do it?

• First I made a template by taking a 4 x 5 1/4" piece of card stock, folded it in half & cut along the edge to made the sleeves & then cut the scoop at the top to make the neck of the shirt. 
• Using a pencil, I lightly traced the shirt template onto a piece of Whisper White card stock that was 4 x 5 1/4".  
• Using my Paper Snips I fussy cut along the pencil lines.
• I then drew the stripes onto the shirt, using my Blueberry Bushel Stampin' Write Marker.
  
  
• I just used the straight edge of card stock.  
• NOTE:  Be CAREFUL to not hurry in doing this, as you can smear the lines!! The edge of your card stock gets wet from multiple lines being drawn & then the marker is not a permanent ink & it does take a few seconds to dry. 

Check out the Cubs emblem I made using our stamps!

I used the 'Lined Alphabet' stamp set for the BIG C & then colored it in with my Real Red Stampin' Write Marker.  I then individually stamped the U B & S!

This one I made into a fun fold easel card!  Check out how it looks when it is opened up!  

stamp sets:  'Lined Alphabet' & 'Pick A Pennant'
card stock:  Blueberry Bushel, Whisper White
ink:  Real Red
Stampin' Write Marker: Real Red & Blueberry Bushel
other:  Everyday Label Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals

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I stamped all day yesterday!!!  Working on the kits for everyone that ordered the 'Blended Seasons' Bundle from me.  I have them bagged & ready for everyone to get when they join me to stamp at my monthly September classes this month.  Plus I made LOTS of other cards yesterday too!  I have tons of happy mail being sent out today!  Our mail lady has a whole box full to pick up when she gets here. 

We are up early this morning at 4:30 to sell hogs.  Hopefully the semi is on time so that we can get them loaded & the chores done.  Deke has a board meeting this morning & I need to get to Manda's in time to get the boys.  

There is no school today, so I'll be spending my day with the 3 Seeley boys & the 2 smaller Wood kids!  Tonight when they go home I'll be stamping all night.

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

Sneak Peek- Dashing Deer

It is a Merry Monday with this cute 'Dashing Deer' card.  This is a new bundle that is in the upcoming Holiday Catalog that starts on September 5th.  Check it out on page 9!

I just couldn't resist to add a Red Rhinestone to this deer's nose, as he made think of Rudolf.  

If you look closely- you can see that this Crumb Cake DSP has pine cone images on it!  It is really pretty in person!  

Check out the NEW Swirls & Curls Textured Embossing folder!  It is pretty cool too!!  I really like it & can think of LOTS of ideas when I look at it.  

Here are the supplies & measurements-

stamp set:  'Dashing Deer'
card stock:  

• Soft Suede- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2" (for card base- fold in half, 4 1/2 x 3/4" (or vertical banner); 3 3/4 x 3/4" (for horizontal banner)
• Crumb Cake- 5 x 3 3/4" (for outside of card)
• Very Vanilla- 4 3/4 x 3 1/2" (for outside of card); 4  3/4 x 3 1/2" (for inside of card)
• Real Red- 2" strip (to punch out circle)

designer paper:  All Is Bright- 3x3"
ink:  Soft Suede
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Detailed Deer Thinlits Dies, Standard Platform, Swirls & Curls Textured Embossing Folder, Red Rhinestones, 3/16" Braided Linen Trim, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Darling Label Punch Box (pg. 209 in the Annual Catalog), Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Glue Dot

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Yesterday I had my High School class reunion.  It was a great time.  It was wonderful to get to see everyone!  
I am home today- LOTS of stamping to get done!
Gotta run......
I hope you have a SUPER LABOR DAY!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sneak Peek- NEW Holiday Catalog- 'Farmhouse Christmas'

Check out this cool old truck!!  This is the card I made for Steve's birthday.  I used the truck from the NEW Holiday Catalog 'Farmhouse Christmas' set.

NOTE:  This stamp has a Christmas tree in the back of it.  I just fussy cut out the tree, using my Paper Snips.  

I thought the vertical greeting worked perfectly!  It is from the set- 'Vertical Greetings' in the annual catalog- pg. 31.  

I used the star print out of the Twinkle Twinkle DSP.  So this DSP can even work for a guy card!

stamp sets:  'Farmhouse Christmas' & 'Vertical Greetings'
card stock:  Basic Black, Gray Granite, Whisper White
dsp:  Twinkle Twinkle DSP
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Basic Black, Light Smoky Slate
other:  Gray Granite 1/2' Textured Weave Ribbon, 2 1/4" Circle Punch, Dimensionals

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We had my nephew's wedding yesterday.  It was beautiful.  Just hot!  It was an outdoor wedding.  Thankfully it didn't rain until we were headed home.  Then what a storm we had! LOTS & LOTS of rain!

Today we have my High School class reunion.  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone that will be there.

I hope you have a GREAT Holiday weekend!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Making Christmas Bright'- Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek!

This is a card that I somewhat cased from the NEW Holiday Catalog.  I changed it some.....and used this card as one of the make & takes that I provided at my team meeting on August 11th at our home.

The Call Me Clover star piece is a designer paper from the All Is Bright DSP.

And check out the CUTE Light bulbs!  They have 2 different stamp sets & a punch that coordinates with them!  WOO HOO!

I even decorated the inside of it with more lights & added another little light bulb too!

Getting a new catalog is so much fun!!  I'm like a kid in a candy store- jumping with excitement as I get to see &  play with some of the awesome new things!!  And my wish list is SOOO LONG with all of the cool new things that I want from the NEW Holiday Catalog!! 

If you haven't seen the NEW Holiday Catalog yet- you are in for a big treat!!  If you need one, please message me & I'll get one sent to you!  And for those of you that stamped with me this month, you already have your NEW Holiday Catalog & I've heard from many of you that your wish list is long too! In fact......I already have several email orders laying here that I will be placing for some of you already on September 5th, as soon as the NEW Holiday Catalog goes live!!!

stamp set:  'Making Christmas Bright'
card stock:  Call Me Clover, Pineapple Punch, Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White
designer paper:  All Is Bright DSP
ink:  Black Memento, Real Red, Call Me Clover, Pineapple Punch
Stampin' Write Markers:  Real Red, Pineapple Punch, Call Me Clover
other:  Triple Banner Punch, Starburst Punch, Paper Snips, Christmas Bulb Builder Punch, Dimensionals

'Sheltering Tree' Birthday invite!

Here is the birthday invite that Manda & I made for the twins party that we had last night!  (Please ignore the smudges on the ink (invite) part, as Miss Ainslee grabbed this yesterday as I was taking the photo.  

Due to the rain that Mother Nature has blessed us with lately- we had to move their park party to Grandpa Mark's garage.  It all worked out great!!  They had some family there & some of their friends from their class too.  It was a fun night!!  

stamp set:  'Sheltering Tree'
card stock:  Pacific Point, Whisper White
ink:  Black Memento, Early Espresso, Call Me Clover
other:Dimensionals, 3/4" Circle Punch & retired numbers stamp set

Drake & Brody

 Here is a quick photo I took of the boys on Wednesday when they got to our house after school.  They are holding their WOOD CAKE (crispix in an angel food cake pan) with M&M sprinkled on top!  

I love their smiles!

 And here is a photo of Deke & I holding them the night they were born.

We were doubly blessed 7 years ago!

My how time flies!

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Yesterday was a busy day!  Kids, cooking, party.......and it all worked out great!

This morning I'm up early to walk & hope to get some stamping done.  We have my nephews wedding this afternoon & we're taking my mom & Aunt Viriginia with us.  It will be great to get together with my side of the family & see everyone.

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!! 

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE