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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

'By The Bay'

This is a fun card using the 'By The Bay' stamp set.  This is a Sale-a-bration choice that you can get for FREE with a $50 product order.

Check out the Gingham Gala DSP along the bottom.  I LOVE IT!  It comes in 6x6" size & has a variety of colors- Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Grapefruit Grove, Highland Heather & Lemon Lime Twist!
  • I stamped the images onto the Whisper White card stock using my Black Memento ink pad.
  • I used my sponge dauber & the Pineapple Punch ink pad to lightly add a sun.  
  • I colored the birds with the Light Crumb Cake Stampin' Blend. 
  • I colored the water with the Light Balmy Blue Stampin' Blend.  
  • I added Wink of Stella over the water!
stamp set:  'By the Bay'- SAB choice= FREE with a $50 order
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 4 x 3"
  • Balmy Blue-  5 1/2 x 1 1/4"; 4 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Whisper White- 2 3/4 x 3 3/4"- stamp birds onto this; 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp greeting on for the inside of the card; 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Classic Label Punch
designer paper:  Gingham Gala DSP (Balmy Blue)
ink:  Black Memento; Pineapple Punch
Stampin' Blends:  Light Crumb Cake, Light Balmy Blue
other: Sponge Dauber, Wink of Stella, Linen Thread- 12"- fold in 3rd & tie in knot- trim ends, Classic Label Punch
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My whole day/night was busy with kids.  By the time we got done with supper, baths, etc....and everyone was in bed- I ran up to Nathan's to let their dog out, feed & kennel for the night.

This morning we will be up early & off to town, school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The 3 big boys will ride the bus here after school.  Manda is going to stay with all the kids for awhile, so that Steve & I can help Deke sort hogs outside.  We'll then do supper, baths, homework, etc.....

This week is going to be a crazy one.  Somehow, sometime- I've got LOTS of card stock to get cut for my big All Occasions card class that I have on Saturday! 

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

Monday, March 25, 2019

'Painted Seasons' Bundle!

So- this card is totally out of my normal color combo.  But I love the way it turned out!

I used the 'Painted Seasons' bundle for this card.  The Bundle (stamp set & DSP) is a Level 2 SAB item that you can get for FREE with a $100 product order.  Or you can get just the DSP, as a Level 1 SAB choice for FREE with a $50 product order. 

This was the last card (#20) that I designed for my All Occasions classes.  I was totally not going to do this with it.  I had another card layout & color combination that I was going to do.  I then decided I had enough of this DSP & wanted to use it!  So this is what I ended up whipping up!  Isn't it pretty! 
If you look closely- can you see the 3 flowers I stamped in the upper right & lower left corners with the 'Painted Seasons' succulent flower stamp image!  It is a tone on tone with the Shaded Spruce ink onto the Shaded Spruce card stock.  

stamp set:  'Painted Seasons'- SAB Bundle choice with a $100 order
card stock:
  • Shaded Spruce- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base' 2" strip to punch out with Pretty Label Punch
  • Pool Party- 4 1/4 x 3 1/4"
  • Lemon Lime Twist- 4 1 4/ x 3/4"
  • Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4" (for inside card greeting), 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with the Pretty Label Punch
designer paper:  Painted Seasons DSP- SAB choice - 3 x 3"
ink:  Shaded Spruce
other:  Pretty Label Punch, Coastal Cabana/Granny Apple Green Ribbon, Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins (Lemon Lime Twist), Dimensionals, Glue Dots
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Yesterday was a busy day trying to catch up!  I had a zillion emails & things to do.  I got alot done, but not near enough. 

This morning I'm up early to get things moved & picked up so I'm ready for kids.  I'll then head to town to get Trey & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The 3 big boys will ride the bus out after school today. 

Deke is off early to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.

Nathan & Sarah are gone this week, so we have their 3 kids all week.  And I have LOTS & LOTS of card stock to get cut for my upcoming All Occasions Card Class that I have this coming Saturday!  So I'll burn the midnight oil cutting after I get the kids to bed.

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

Sunday, March 24, 2019

What is Paper Pumpkin? Read about the April kit!

04.01.19_HEADER_PP_DISTINKTIVE 
What is Paper Pumpkin?  It is a way of providing easy, fast, and fun creative experiences for all subscribers. It is done in a cost-saving and time-efficient way: by delivering a cute package filled with fun papercrafting goodies . . . right to your door. 

In addition to providing everything you need to make a pre-designed, all-inclusive project- another goal in mind is to help you unlock and explore your creativity by introducing you to exciting and innovative products from Stampin’ Up! 

In April’s Paper Pumpkin kit, we’re pleased to announce that it will be something extra-special!  It will include Stampin’ Up!’s brand new Distinktive® stamp images.  Distinktive stamps give you photo-realistic images with just one stamp, and the result is breathtaking.

More about the April Kit-
  • Makes 9 cards (3 cards of 3 designs)
  • Includes an adorable gift box—in addition to your 9 cards
  • Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Flirty Flamingo, Gray Granite, Mint Macron, and So Saffron.
  • You must have an active subscription by April 10, 2019 at 11:00 pm (MT) in order to receive the April kit.
  •  Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

About Distinktive Stamps-
  1. Distinktive stamps give you photo-realistic images with just one stamp. They have a special texture that gives added depth and dimension in a single step.
  2. These stamps are available only from Stampin’ Up! and are made using a patent-pending process.
  3. Distinktive stamps are available in red rubber and photopolymer; Paper Pumpkin’s April kit includes photopolymer stamps.
  4. Shop Distinktive stamps in the online store by searching “Distinktive,” or look for the Distinktive icon in Stampin’ Up! catalogs. 

CLICK HERE to go to my Paper Pumpkin On Line Store!
Or contact ME if you have any questions that I can help you with!   

'Home to Roost'

I love this rooster!  This stamp set is a SAB choice you can get for FREE with a $50 product order.  This is another one of my 'All Occasions' cards1. So what do you think?
stamp set:  'Home to Roost'- SAB choice- FREE with a $50 product order
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
  • Soft Suede- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"
  • Mossy Meadow- 5 1/4 x 1"; 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"
  • Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp greeting on for the inside of the card; 1" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Classic Label Punch; 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"- stamp rooster onto & color with the Stmapin' Blends
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Daffodil Delight; Dark Mossy Meadow, Bronze, Light Real Red, Light Crumb Cake
other:  Burlap Ribbon- 3 1/2"- cut in half & tie in knot; Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Big Shot, Standard Platform, Hexagons Embossing Folder
 
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Yesterday was a great day of stamping!!  It all worked out great = cute projects, great friends & yummy food!!!  The weather was great too!  (As last year we had an ice storm & had to delay class to another day).  I am so thankful for Peggy, Rita & Sandy for helping me to set up & they helped me to clean up too- along with Sandy H & Lori.  I appreciated all the help they all gave to me- more than they know!!!  Thanks so much!!

I was beat last night when I got home.  I picked up a pizza for our pizza & we called it a night & went to bed early.  

I'll be cutting card stock all day today- gearing up for next Saturday's big All Occasions Card class.  
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Saturday, March 23, 2019

'So Hoppy Together'!

This stamp set is called- 'So Hoppy Together' & it is a Sale-a-bration set that you can get for FREE with a $50 product order.   There are 3 frog images in this set & it is just so cute!!

Don't you think he is cute?  I got an adorable card in the mail from my adopted downline- Kimberly & it was very much like this card.  I loved her layout, the balloons & how she colored the stripes on the DSP with the Stampin' Blends.  I asked her if I could copy her idea.....so I'm giving a big shout out to her for this awesome card idea!
This is another one of the cards that everyone joining me for my 'All Occasions' card class will be making!  I thought this card was fitting for today- as I'm so hoppy (HAPPY)!!  As today is my Annual Hiawatha 'All Occasions' 40 card class!  I have a great group of friends joining me & I can't wait to spend our day together stamping!!!  

I've spent many hours planning & preparing for this big event & I hope it all goes off without a glitch.  

stamp set:  'So Hoppy For You'- SAB choice- FREE with a $50 product order
card stock:
  • Granny Apple Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4- fold in half for card base; 2" strip- punch small Balloon out
  • Lemon Lime Twist-2" strip- punch large Balloon out; 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"- Emboss with Dot to Dot Embossing folder
  • Basic Black- 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"
  • Whisper White- 2 1/4 x 2 1/4"- stamp frog onto & color with Stampin' Blends; 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp greeting on for the inside of the card
designer paper:  Botanical Butterfly- SAB choice- FREE with a $50 product order- 5 1/2 x 1"
ink:  Black MementoStampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Granny Apple Green
other:  Balloon Punch, Wink of Stella, Big Shot, Standard Platform, Dot to Dot Embossing Folder, White Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, White Chalk Marker
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Yesterday was a busy day with the 3 little ones. When they left last night I burnt the midnight oil again cutting card stock, packing things up & making the food.  I've made my lists, checked them many times & pray that I don't forget anything!

It was a short night here.......as we are up at 4:30 to mark, sort & load a semi of hogs.  I'll then hurry in to shower,  finish loading my car & head out to Hiawatha to stamp all day!  I sure hope the semi driver is on time & all goes well. 

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

Friday, March 22, 2019

More Botanical Butterfly DSP!

I have more butterflies to share today!

This is the Botanical Butterfly DSP- that is a Level 1 choice- which is free with a $50 product order.  

This side of the DSP is black & white.  I used my Light Highland Heather Stampin Blend & colored over the butterflies.

I this sprayed on some Champagne Shimmer Paint/Rubbing Alcohol blend over it to make it sparkle!
Isn't it so pretty & spring like!!!  

stamp set:  'Dear Doily'
card stock:  

  • Highland Heather- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4", fold in half for card base; 2" strip
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 3/4" ; 4 1/2 x 2 3/4"; 2" strip
  • Whisper White-4 x 5 1/4"- stamp greeting on for the inside of the card; 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the 1 1/4" Circle punch
designer paper:  Botanical Butterfly- SAB- 4 x 3"
ink:  Black Stazon
Stampin' Blends:  Light Highland Heather to color butterflies in on the Black & White DSP
other:  Organdy ribbon- SAB- NOW SOLD OUT- 4"; Story Time Label Punch- available until 3/31 as a sneak peek & then carrying over into the annual catalog; 1 1/4" Circle Punch; 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Basic Pearls, dimensionals, glue dots, Champagne Shimmer paint/alcohol spray

 You can CLICK HERE TO SEE this card with the other side of the DSP!
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I still have lots to do with kids, cutting & pigs between now & my big class on Saturday!

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

SUSIE

Thursday, March 21, 2019

More butterflies, using Botanical Butterfly DSP!

I am using the Botanical Butterfly DSP again!!   You can get it for free during Sale-a-bration with a $50 product order.  

On this black & white card I added some Lovely Lipstick accents to it for a splash of color!
How did I do it?
Put the 4 x 3" piece of DSP into your Paper Cutter & along the 3" edge- cut downwards, making 3- 1" strips.  You then want to line up your strips so that the butterflies still are shown correctly.  Then adhere these strips to the Basic Black Piece- leaving about a 1/8" gap between each strip, so that the black shows through.  
NOTE:  I adhere the 2 outside pieces first so that I have even spacing around the outside edges & then put the one in the middle on last. 

stamp set:  'Label Me Pretty'
card stock:
  • Thick Whisper White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" for the card base
  • Whisper White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words on & punch out with the 1 1/4" Circle Punch; 4 x 5 1/4"- to stamp words on for the inside greeting
  • Basic Black-3 1/2 x 4 1/4"
  • Lovely Lipstick- 1 x 3 3/4"; 3 3/4 x 4 1/2"
designer paper:  Botanical Butterfly DSP- 4 x 3"
ink:   Black Stazonother:  Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots, Pretty Label Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Paper Cutter, Dimensionals
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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids & then I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock.  Today is a replay again......

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

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

'Dear Doily'

 When I first saw this bundle in the Occasions Catalog I loved it!  Old fashioned/antique/versatile!

And I'm just using it for the first time.  This was such a popular bundle that the Framelits are now sold out!  But you can still get the stamp set.  So I created this clean/simple & pretty card for my upcoming 40 card class using it!
I used Merry Merlot & Sahara Sand card stock.  I just love the detail in the doily- wow!

stamp set:  'Dear Doily'
card stock:
  • Merry Merlot- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2- score at 4 1/4, fold in half for card base; 3 3/4 x 1"; 2 3/4" strip
  • Sahara Sand- 5 x 3 3/4"
  • Whisper White-4 3/4 x 3 1/2"; 4 3/4 x 3 1/2"- for inside of the card; 2 3/4" strip to stamp words on & punch them out using the 2 1/4" Circle Punch
ink:  Merry Merlot
other:  Metallic Pearls, 2 1/4" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circle Framelits, Dimensionals

Check out this card below......we don't currently have any Merry Merlot ribbon that coordinates with it- but I have some retired that was in the Holiday Catalog.  So I added it here!  What do you think?  I am a ribbon girl I guess- it just adds that finishing touch to it.  OH- and I sprayed on a little champagne shimmer paint too to make it sparkle!  (You can't see that in the photo, but it is sure pretty in person!)

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids & then burning the midnight oil stamping!

Today is a repeat day- I'll spend my day today with the 3 little ones & then burn the midnight oil cutting card stock:

Deke is off early to chore this morning & head to his office at the courthouse.

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

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

'Butterfly Gala'

Well......this is a totally Susie card.  It is black & white & I really like the way it turned out!  What do you think?

Look at the ribbon.  I slid in a piece of the Polka Dot Tulle ribbon over the top of the Black Satin ribbon, when I was tying it in a knot.  I looks good!  And it was so easy to do!
My original thought was to color this Botanical Butterfly DSP (FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product purchase) with some of my stamping blends.  But as I got this card together I decided I liked it best just being all black & white!  It is very striking just this way!

I used my Paper Snips to flag the ends of the Basic Black strip!

This is another one of the cards for my upcoming All Occasions card classes!  

stamp set:  'Butterfly Gala'
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4", fold in half for card base; 5 x 1/2"- flag both end with Paper Snips; 3 1/4 x 1 1/4"
  • Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp greeting on inside of card; 5 1/4 x 1"; 1 x 3"- stamp words onto
designer paper:  Botanical Butterfly- Sale-a-bration choice- FREE with a $50 product purchase- 4x4"
ink:  Black Memento
other:  Black Satin ribbon, Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle ribbon, dimensionals, Glue dots, Paper Snips
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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  When everyone went home last night I burnt the midnight oil stamping!

This morning I'm off to get Trey & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The school bus is back on normal routes- so that is good news, so the twins will ride the bus here after school.  Tonight when the kids go home I'll be burning the midnight oil again stamping!  Deke has a meeting tonight.  He is going with our county engineer to the Farm Bureau meeting. 

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

Monday, March 18, 2019

'First Steps'

This card kicks off me sharing cards that I'm doing for my upcoming 'All Occasions' card classes that I have the next 2 weekends!  

This is my baby boy card.......I used the 'First Steps' stamp set, along with the How Sweet It is DSP!
Both of these products are in the Occasions Catalog.

I am a more detailed stamper that loves fun folds, lots of layers & embellishments!  For this class the cards are still super cute, but a basic fold & not tons of layers.  It is a stamp-a-stack class where everyone makes 20 different cards (2 of each).  So they all go home with a whole bag of completed 'All Occasion' cards.  This is my most popular class of the year & I am excited about stamping & sharing with everyone that is joining me!!
stamp set:  'First Steps'
card stock:
  • Coastal Cabana- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2- score at 4 1/4- fold in half for card base
  • Pool Party- 4 1 4/ x 2 1/4"; 2 3/4" strip
  • Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4 (for inside card greeting), 4 x 1; 2 3/4" Strip
designer paper:  How Sweet It Is- 4x2"
ink:  Coastal Cabana
other:  Big Shot, Layering Circles Framelits, Magnetic Platform, White Flax ribbon, Starburst Punch, Glitter Enamel Dots, Dimensionals, Glue Dots
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Yesterday I literally stamped all day!

Deke is up early this morning to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to stamp before I go to get Trey.  I'll then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The buses are still on hard surface routes, so one of us will go pick up the boys after school.  When everyone goes home tonight I'll be stamping!  I have lots of stamping & cutting to get done this week!  Praying I have good mojo again tonight.

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

Sunday, March 17, 2019

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Wishing you lots of luck on this St. Patrick's day!!!

Here is a fun card that I made on Friday night just for this holiday!  So what do you think!

I used the 'Amazing Life' stamp set that includes the words, the shamrocks & the little dots- that I used here.

I fussy cut out the shamrock with my Paper Snips & added a little Call Me Clover Enamel dot (from the Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots) to the center of it.  
stamp set:  'Amazing Life'
card stock:  Call Me Clover, Soft Seafoam, Whisper White
ink:  Call Me Clover
other:  1/8" Call Me Clover ribbon, Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots, Paper Snips, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Ovals Framelits, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Standard Platform, Dot to Dot Embossing Folder
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Yesterday was a full day that started out working on the farm & selling hogs!  And then a house full to stamp with me in the morning & more in the afternoon!  

Then last night Deke & I went to Bogies for a quick supper & then I burnt the midnight oil stamping!

I will be stamping all day today- praying I have good mojo!!  I have LOTS to get done for my big 'Annual All Occasions' class I have next weekend.

Gotta run!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Saturday, March 16, 2019

Simple Saturday!

It is a Saturday, so I'm making this quick & simple!
With St. Patrick's Day tomorrow I decided that I'd make a quick card last night & I ended up making two of them.  This is one of them, using this 'Amazing Life' stamp set.  I like the way it turned out! 

Check out the frame around the words!  It is with the 'Letter Board Messages' stamp set in the Annual catalog on pg. 29.
I used the Layering Squares Framelits to cut out the words, the scalloped & the Square frame too!

stamp set:  'Amazing Life' & 'Letter Board Messages'
card stock:  Call Me Clover & Whisper White
designer paper:  Happiness Booms DSP
ink:  Call Me Clover
other:  White Tulle Polka Dot Ribbon, Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Squares Framelits, Dimensionals, Glue Dot
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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  I didn't get much else done except hold Ainslee.  Hope she isn't getting sick.  The boys worked on some St. Patrick's projects.  And Brayden was here after school for awhile too!  He picked out his 4-H pigs on Thursday night, so I got to hear all about them.  I think each one of the kids are going to have their own pig this year.  It will be fun to watch them take care of them & check on them.  When everyone was gone last night, I burnt the midnight oil working on cutting card stock.
This morning we are up early to mark, sort & load hogs.  I'll then hurry in to get tables/chairs set up & everything ready for my stampin' classes.  

Woo hoo......we have warmer temps, the sunshine yesterday helped dry up the roads some & I am finally able to have a Saturday stamp class without the weather affecting us too much!  I have 2 classes here at our home today.  One this morning & one this afternoon!   I am looking forward to seeing many friends that are coming to stamp with me.  And most of them  I haven't seen for quite awhile!  I hope to get to sit, visit & stamp a little with them today!

Deke's brother is coming up later this morning & the guys are going to spend the day in the shop- working on the race car.   So I hope they get alot done.  Our first race of the year in a couple of weeks!  So time is ticking away. 

Tonight I'll be stamping again.......lots to get ready for next weekends big annual "All Occasions" stamp-a-stack!

I HOPE you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, March 15, 2019

Check out Shelli's Blog as she shares about my Celebration!

 CLICK HERE TO go to Shelli's BLOG!

Shelli shared LOTS of pictures of us in Utah!!  So be sure you click on the link above & read all about it!

Susie and Deke Wood were in Utah last week celebrating Susie’s 1M milestone—an incredible accomplishment! In Susie’s words, it was “a trip of a lifetime.” Susie was greeted warmly in Riverton and spent the day touring the building and working on the line, visiting and eating with dozens of employees, and eating dinner at the Melting Pot with members of the leadership team and their spouses.

The second day was also spent at the home office where Susie discussed with Kathy several ideas for her stamp set, and Sara and I got to stamp with Susie, using new product from the upcoming catalog…so fun! Then the six of us ate lunch together just before sending Susie and Deke on their way to Kanab. Because Susie had been to southern Utah for Founder’s Circle trips, she especially wanted Deke to see the facility, the employees, and “the park that rubber built.” We hope Susie’s trip to Utah was all she expected and more! Congratulations again, Susie!
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'Painted Seasons'

This is another fun Z fold card & I used the 'Painted Seasons' stamp bundle!  This bundle is a SAB Level 2 option, so it is free with a $100 product order.  
I really like this stamp set!  It also has a coordinating framelit with it called- 'Four Seasons'. 

These are all limited time products & while supplies last.  



This is how it folds out.  


stamp set:   'Dear Doily' & 'Painted Season'- FREE with a $100 product order- SAB choice
card stock:

  • Poppy Parade-
  • Whisper White-
  • Lemon Lime Twist-
ink:  Poppy Parade & Lemon Lime Twist
other:  Poppy Parade Mini Stripped Ribbon, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Shapes  Framelits (circle), Dimensionals, Glue Dots
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Yesterday was a busy day with kids, pigs & burning the midnight oil stamping!
Today is going to be another one too. 
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Thursday, March 14, 2019

'Butterfly Gala'

This is a pretty card that my upline, Becky Hahn designed for all of us to make at my celebration that they had for me in January.  It is a cute layout!  And it is using LOTS of new Occasions Catalog products.  

NOTES:
*The Butterfly Duet Punch is currently not available to purchase until around April 1st!  So add it to your wish list!  It is an awesome punch!
*The Organdy ribbon on this card was one of the Sale-a-bration choices.  It is now sold out.

CHECK OUT THESE PRODUCTS THOUGH-
  1. The words- They are from the awesome Well Said Bundle- on page 27 in the Occasions Catalog.  SUPER COOL! The words are cut out of the Black Foil that is a carry over product from the Holiday Catalog. 
  2. The black & white DSP is the Botanical Butterfly DSP that is a Sale-a-bration choice & Free with a $50 product order.
  3. The purple butterflies were stamped onto Whisper White card stock, using the Black Memento ink pad & then I colored them with the Highland Heather Stampin' Blends.  And I then punched them out using the Butterfly Duet punch.
  4. The Stitched Oval is from the Stitched Shapes Framelits.
  5. The Scalloped Oval is from the Layering Oval Framelits.
  6. The Layered Leaves Embossing Folder.
stamp set:  'Well Said'
card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Highland Heather
designer paper: Botanical Butterfly DSP- SAB choice- FREE with a $50 product order
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Highland Heather
other:  SAB Organdy ribbon- SOLD OUT, Butterfly Duet Punch- available around April 1st, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Ovals Framelits, Stitched Shapes (Oval) Framelits, Standard Platform, Layered Leaves Embossing Folder, Mini Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Adhesive Sheet
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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  Last night I burnt the midnight oil working on stamping stuff- getting ready for the classes I have this weekend.

I'm off this morning to Manda's, will take the boys to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  I have St. Patrick's day projects for them to do- so hope we get them done today.  Tonight Nathan, Steve & I will be helping Deke sort big hogs in our outside lots.  I'll then be stamping again, burning the midnight oil again.  

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