'Vibrant Vases' & the Vases Builder Punch!

Look at the embossing folder in the background of this card.   I used the Lovely Floral Embossing folder.  It is so pretty & just makes this card pop!

If you would look inside my house you would be able to tell that I love shades of grays & browns.  I designed this card to coordinate with the Wood Textures DSP.  In the photo the DSP looks more brown....but in person you can see all of the grays in it.  

I shadow stamped the flowers onto a 2 3/4" strip of Whisper White card stock using the Powder Pink ink pad & then punch it out using the 2" Circle Punch.  I added the Wink of Stella over the top of them.  

I stamped the vase onto a 2" strip of Whisper White card stock using the Gray Granite ink pad & punched it out using the Vase Builder punch. 

stamp set:  'Vibrant Vases'- Occasions Catalog- pg. 23
card stock:

• Basic Gray-
• Gray Granite-
• Powder Pink- RETIRING In Color
• Whisper White

designer paper:  Wood Textures DSP
ink:  Powder Pink, Gray Granite
other:  Starburst Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Powder Pink Shimmer Ribbon, Share What You Love Pearls, Pearlized Doilies, Big Shot, Standard Platform, Lovely Floral Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Wink of Stella, Paper Snips, Vases Builder Punch

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  It was also the first night of racing for the 2019 season.  Ainslee got sick on Tuesday night- so I offered to stay home with her since it was so cold & windy out.  Trey decided he wanted to stay with us too, so the 3 of us hung out all night together.  I worked on stamping stuff when they left. 

Nathan didn't have a great night racing.  He got 5th in his heat & didn't finish the main, as he had motor problems.   

Deke & I are up early this morning at 5 to mark, sort & load hogs.  I'll then head to town to take the big boys to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.

I have a roaster of pork cooking......so we'll all have a yummy supper.  I'll be sending a couple crock pots of meat with Nathan to his work tomorrow too- for an office luncheon he is doing.  

Tonight I'll be cutting card stock & working on my swap!!!  LOTS to do yet before I mhead to Minnesota tomorrow morning for a couple of Stampin' Up! Events. 

I hope you have a great Thursday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Butterfly Gala combined with Florentine Thinlits Dies

Wow- so what do you think of this card!!  It is bright, cheery & Spring like!!  

This is another one of the cards everyone made at my April monthly classes.  The colors of the cards at each class varied, to coordinate with the Gingham Gala DSP!  I'll get photos taken of the others & share with you sometime soon too.  They are all pretty!

stamp set:  'Butterfly Gala' & 'Florentine Filigree' (for the words)
card stock:

• Highland Heather-
• Whisper White-

designer paper:  Gingham Gala DSP
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends: Light & Dark Highland Heather
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Florentine Thinlits Die, Rectangle Stitched Framelits, Butterfly Duet Punch, Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins, Clear Wink of Stella

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We were outside for several hours (some in the morning & some in the afternoon).  We are loving the nice weather. Trey, Masen & Ainslee all 3 rode in the tractor with Papa for awhile too.  The 3 big boys were here after school & played outside with us.  Brayden was out with his 4-H pigs & then he got to ride in the tractor with Papa too. 

Last night Deke worked in the field until late again & I burnt the midnight oil stamping.  I'm working on swaps for my team event I'm hosting at On Stage in Minneapolis- that I'm attending this coming weekend. 

This morning Deke is up early to chore & he'll head to a meeting in Mt. Pleasant.  I'm off to town to take the boys to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  

Tonight we are suppose to race if they don't get rained out.  Either way- I'll be stamping all night if we don't go or I'll be stamping when I get home from the races.

Gotta run.....

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

SUSIE

Some Stampin' Up! IMPORTANT NEWS!

There is A LOT of information here.......so please read on.

Stampin' Up! has just announced this morning that they'll be transitioning to a new manufacturer for their dies & embossing folders.

They are moving to a direct-to-manufacturer relationship.  That means that they will work directly with the factories who manufacture their dies & folders instead of working with another company who then works with different factories.  This gives Stampin' Up! more control and potential in the manufacturing process.  So this is GREAT NEWS!

ABOUT THE NEW DIE CUTTING & EMBOSSING LINE
Through June 3, 2019-
Die & Folder Supplies:  While Supplies Last & Interruptions

• Inventory on some retiring dies may be depleted before the end of the 2019 Occasions Catalog/2018-2019 Annual Catalog sales period.  We will not replenish inventory on any retiring dies & folder that sell out. 
• Inventory on some dies & folders carrying over into the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog may be depleted too.  If this happens, they may go on back order status or they may not be orderable until the inventory has been replenished.  

April 15-June 3, 2019-

• Our current Big Shot cutting & embossing machine will be on the retiring list & while supplies last only.  This also includes related products such as plates & platforms.
• Dies & Embossing folders NOT included on the retiring list will be carried over into the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog.  We'll use up our current inventory before starting to ship new style dies, so even if you place an order in 2020- you might still receive the old-style die or folder.  *These are high-quality products & performances, for those that we currently carry.

Beginning June 4, 2019- 
2019-2020 Annual Catalog 

• All new dies and embossing folder (denoted with a "NEW" Icon in the catalog) will be produced by our new supplies & made in the new style with a different & high quality product design.
• For carryover dies & non 3D embossing folders, we'll use up our current inventory before starting to ship new-style dies, so even if you place an order in 2020, you might receive an old-style die or folder.  *These are high-quality products & performances, for those that we currently carry.
• All new & carry over 3D embossing folders will be produced by our new supplier & made in a new style with a different & high-quality product design.
• Carryover 3D embossing folders (previously named Dynamic) will be available to order beginning with he catalog launch, but were in the process on getting these reay to go & they'll be available as soon as possible.  We'll let you know when they are.
• There will not be a die-cutting & embossing machine available for purchase from Stampin' Up! in the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog.

NEW-STYLE DIES & EMBOSSING FOLDER-
Since Stampin' Up! is using a new supplier for their dies & embossing folders, they'll be manufactured differently, which means the way you use them will be a little different.  A few of the changes between the old-style & the new-style products are listed below.  In the future, Stampin' Up! will also provide videos to show to craft with the new-style dies & embossing folder and better showcase the features described below.

Here are some of the changes you'll notice with the new-style dies & embossing folders-

• The new-style open dies (that that coordinate with stamps) use a high quality metal that's thinner than before but still as strong and durable.
• The new-style dies have an added lip to the inside of the blades.
• On old-style dies, when you place an open die (dies that coordinate with stamps) over a stamped image, a small border of cardstock is visible around the stamped image. With the new-style dies, the die hugs the edge of the stamped image.  Instead of aligning the die to the space around the stamped image, you will align it to the edges of the stamped image.  When the image is cut, there will still be a little cardstock border around the image.
• They've improved the adhesive that secures the dies to the insert sheet in the package so that it's not too sticky.  It's easier to remove dies from the insert sheet & the adhesive won't cling to the dies.  
• They've standardized of the die inserts for easier storage.  There are now only 2 insert sizes:  5 x 7"- which coordinate with our the stamp cases & 6x6".  The standard sizes will allow uniform storage in whatever system you use.  The envelopes that the dies come in will be slightly larger. 
• With the old-style Dynamic folders, they recommended to spritz it with water to get a deeper impression.  You will not have to do this with the new-style folders.  They will create a crisp impression without spritzing.  The way the new folder are manufactured also gives options for more detailed and intricate designs in the future.  
• 3D folders are thinker than the old-style Dynamic folders.  Because they are thinner, you will need to use a shim- depending on the die-cutting & embossing machine you are using.  

STAMPIN' TRIMMER= DISCONTINUED
Stampin' Up! will be retiring the Stampin' Trimmer as of June 3, 2019, including all accessories- replacement cutting blades, scoring blades and cutting mats.  I LOVE this cutter & I am SUPER SAD to see it go.  But Stampin' Up! have had challenges with their blades & the supplier.  So they are taking the opportunity to research & explore a replacement option for paper cutter.  The NEW product will not be the same as the current Stampin' Trimmer.

There will be a gap in time between when the current Stampin' Trimmer retired and when the new product becomes available- but they do not currently have an estimated time frame on this.

While the replacement cutting blades will also retire with the trimmer & will not be featured in the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Stampin' Up! has ordered what would normally be a six months inventory of them, based on recent historical patterns.  But please know that this news could cause faster inventory depletion.  

• When the retiring list goes live on April 15, the order limit for the blades will increase from 3 to 6 & will remain at that until they are no longer available.
• From now until September, intermittent shipments of blades will be received from the supplier.  Throughout these months, Stampin' Up! anticipates times when the blades will not be orderable and not offered as a back order item.  During the non-orderable times you will have the option to enter an email address to receive notification when the blades are available again. 

Stampin' Trimmer- #126889= $30.00
Stampin' Trimmer blades- #126995= $6.00 (2 per pkg) limit of 3 pkgs per customer/order 
Stampin' Trimmer Scoring Blades- #126996= $5.00 (2 per pkg)
Stampin' Trimmer Replacement Mats- #131375= $4.00 (2 per pkg)

Price Increase in the 2019-2020 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog

Stampin' Up! will also be doing some price changes in the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog.  Here is the note that they've posted & you can find the link to the new price list below too.

We regularly review our pricing- including increased supplier costs.  When it comes to making changes, we are conservative and put off price increases for as long as we can because we know they impact demonstrators and their customers. 

CLICK HERE  for a complete list of individual product price increases in the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog.  

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions!
I'm sure I'll find more details out about all of this when I'm in Minneapolis at On Stage this coming weekend. 
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Needle & Thread

I love how this card turned out!!  It is a totally Susie style card.

Check out the gorgeous stitching on the top of this card.  It was made using the Needlepoint Elements Framelits!  And do you see the stitching around the Pretty Label Punch?  That is done with a framelit too & then you just use the Pretty Label Punch to punch it out.  Super cool!  Super cute!

This was one of the cards that everyone who joined me for 3 of my monthly stampin' classes this past weekend got to make!  My class theme this month was Spring!  This is definitely a Spring looking card.  

This Needlepoint Nook Suite is pretty cool!  Be sure you check it out in the Occasions Catalog on pages 38 & 39.

This card reminds me of my Grandma Cox.  She did lots of embroidery & liked this Poppy Parade color too.  

I can honestly say that this DSP wasn't a top choice for me......but when I added it to this card & chose these colors with it- I just really liked it!  One of the neat things about this DSP pack is that one side is prints & the other side is a solid color with some type of continuous patterns in it, so it isn't near as busy looking as the print sides are. 

stamp set:  'Needle & Thread'
card stock:

• Poppy Parade-
• Sahara Sand-
• Whisper White-

designer paper:  Needlepoint Nook DSP
ink:  Poppy Parade
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Needlepoint Elements Framelits, Leaf Punch, Pretty Label Punch, White Flax Ribbon, Clear Faceted Gems, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  When they left last night I made supper on the grill & took it out to Deke in the field.....so I rode one round (about 45 mins) with him the tractor.  I then burnt the midnight oil working on placing orders & catching up on stamping stuff.  And Deke ended up working in the field until after midnight too. 

This morning I'm up & headed to town to take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Deke is up early to chore & he hopes to get lots of hours today in the field.  I'll be burning the midnight oil again tonight working on stamping stuff.......as I have LOTS to get done for this weekends On Stage event in Minneapolis.  

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

SUSIE

'Flowering Desert'- a CUTE Catus!

This is another one of my cards everyone attending my All Occasions Card classes made last month.  I just really like the way it turned out!  

When I first saw this stamp set- I wasn't in love with it.  But the more I have played with it- I love it!  It is so fun & easy to use.  It has endless possibilities for sure in creating so many different projects with it.

You can see another cactus card I made, using this same stamp set by CLICKING HERE!

I combined alot of different products here, that are in the Occasions catalog. 

I stamped all of the images using the Old Olive ink.  But when I stamped 2 of the plant images- I stamped them off one time on my grid paper first- before stamping them onto my Whisper White square- so that they are slightly lighter.  Do you ever do this?  It is a great way to get more use out of just one color of an ink pad & getting a light & dark image!

stamp set:  'Flowering Desert'
card stock:

• Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
• Pear Pizzazz- 5 x 3 3/4"
• Lovely Lipstick-  3 1/4" strip- cut out using the largest Scalloped Square Framelit; 1/2" strip- punch out little flower & using a glue dot stick it onto the cactus. 
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4- stamp greeting on for the inside of the card; 2 3/4 x 2 3/4- stamp with cactus/plants on; 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & using your Paper Snips- cut to desired length & attach over the narrow DSP strip. 

designer paper:  All My Love DSP- 3 3/4 x 1"; 3 3/4 x 1/2"
ink:  Old Olive
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Square Framelits, Bitty Blooms Punch, Basic Rhinestone, Old Olive Linen Thread- 12" fold in half & tie a bow, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Paper Snips

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Yesterday was another great day of stamping!  We had a great group & wonderful hostesses.  They brought yummy treats, had a super cute decorated table & were lots of help!  

I was beat when I got home last night.  I did a few things & ended up falling asleep on the couch- while waiting on Deke to come in from the field.  

This morning we are up early.  Deke is off to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up to unload my car, put away some stamp stuff & head to town to get the boys.  I'll spend my day with the 3 little ones.  And tonight I"ll be burning the midnight oil stamping!

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A SUPER CUTE bunny!!

What a SUPER CUTE bunny this little guy is!!!  He looks so sweet & innocent.  He looks like to me that he is praying, the way he is holding his hands.  

He would make a great Easter card, Baptism card, Baby card, Birthday card, etc.....he'd be great for many different occasions.  

I used the Occasions Catalog 'Fable Friends' stamp set- pg. 30 to make this card.  

So do you agree- isn't he just so CUTE!

This is a fun fold card that has a center opening.  This is what it looks like when it is opened up.  I love the way it turned out!

stamp set:  'Fable Friends'
card stock:  

• Thick Whisper White- 7 3/4"x 4 1/4"; 4 1/4 x 2 1/4"
• Whisper White-  2" strip- stamp words on & punch out with the 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 7/8 x 3 1/4"- stamp bunny on & color with the Stampin' Blends; 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp greeting on inside of the card
• Pool Party-  4 x 1/2"; 4 x 1/2"; 2" strip- punch out 1 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 1/2" strip- punch out large star with Twinkle Builder Punch

designer paper:  Twinkle Twinkle DSP- 4 x 2"; 4 x 2"
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends-  Light Pool Party, Light Crumb Cake, Light Petal Pink
other:  1 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Pool Party 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon- 3", Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Twinkle Builder Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day & full of stamping!  I had a great time at my class in N. Liberty with everyone.  Gloria was our hostess this month.  She had yummy treats, cute table decor & was great help!  

I got home last night about 7:30 & I burnt the midnight oil (plus)- cutting everything for today's 2 stamp classes.  I'm headed out this morning to Hiawatha & I look forward to my day stamping with everyone joining me there.  Cathy & Judy are my 2 hostesses for these classes.  I can't wait to see everyone, stamp & share!

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

'First Steps' baby girl card-

Check out this pretty baby girl card!  I love the hand prints!  I used Melon Mambo for the card base, as that is what matched this DSP!  

I think it turned out cute!  Adding the Melon Mambo Glitter Enamel Dots just finished it off!

stamp set:  'First Steps'
card stock:

• Melon Mambo- 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:  Melon Mambo
other:  Big Shot, Layering Circles Framelits, Magnetic Platform, White Flax ribbon, Starburst Punch, Glitter Enamel Dots, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

These are the 2 baby girl & boy cards that everyone made at my All Occasions Card Classes.
I posted the Coastal Cabana boy one a few weeks ago.  You can CLICK HERE TO SEE IT!

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  Deke had another meeting yesterday, so he wasn't home to eat lunch with us.  When they went home last night I literally spent my whole night stamping.  

I'm up early this morning to finish getting all of the cards cut for this weekends 3 stamp classes.  I'm off to N. Liberty after bit, as I have my monthly class there with my group today!  I am looking forward to seeing everyone- stamping & sharing!  I can't wait!

Gotta run.......

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Buttertfly Gala'

This was the first card I created last month for my 40 card class!  How fun & easy it is to do a reverse image of a punch!  Notice how I put a 2x2" piece of DSP behind the punched out butterflies!  Cool huh!

I had everyone stamp the butterflies on the lower/middle of the Whisper White piece of card stock & then punch it out; turn their card stock over (so that none of the stamped image showed).  They could then add the stamped words, ribbon & DSP.  I had them put the punched out butterflies on the inside of their card!

The white piece here is to resemble a mason jar!  See how I took a little  Circle punch & made just a tiny slit out of the top of each side.  That helped to hold my ribbon in place too!

stamp set:  'Butterfly Gala' & 'Rooted in Nature' (words)
card stock:

• Calypso Coral-
• Grapefruit Grove-
• Whisper White-

designer paper:  Painted Seasons- SAB choice- NOT available now
ink:  Calypso Coralother:  Butterfly Duet Punch, Basic Pearls, small Circle punch, Grapefruit Grove Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Busy here with kids & stamping!
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Piece of Cake'

You all know that I'm a punch girl & I love this Cake Builder punch!!!  This is just such a cute bundle!

This is a fun birthday card that was one everyone at my 40 card classes made.

I like this card alot!  The colors are bright & cheery.  It is fun & it is clean & simple!  What a perfect birthday card!

stamp sets:  'Piece of Cake' & 'Amazing Life'
card stock:

• Coastal Cabana- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4", fold in half for card base; 1 1/2" strip- stamp cake onto & punch out with the Cake Builder Punch
• Bermuda Bay- 4 1/4 x 1"; 4 1/4 x 2 3/4
• Basic Black- 1 1/2" strip- punch out cake stand
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4- stamp greeting on for inside of the card; 4 x 2 1/2- stamp words on the lower bottom

designer paper:  How Sweet It Is DSP- 4 x 3"

ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Bermuda Bay, Light Daffodil Delight (for the candles)
other:  Cake Builder Punch, 1/4" Mini Striped Bermuda Bay- 4", Dimensionals, Glue Dots

This is just another one of the different cake options in this stamp set!  I just had to share it......isn't it cute with chocolate frosting dripping down off of it!  I used the Dark Soft Suede Stampin' Blend & my Wink of Stella to do the frosting!

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  When they left last night- I made a quick trip to take our hog check to the night depository at the bank.  I then came home & stamped the rest of the night.

This morning I'm up early to stamp.  Deke is off to chore, as he has a meeting at the courthouse this morning.  I'll headed to town to get Trey & then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil again stamping!
 

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

'Beauty Abounds'

Wow- I love how this card turned out!  It is clean, simple & cute!  This was another one I created for my 40 card class.  What do you think?  In person I added the Wink of Stella to the butterfly & the flowers & they look so pretty!

stamp set:  'Beauty Abounds'
card stock:

• Grapefruit Grove- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4- fold in half for card base
• Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 2 1/4"; 1 1/2" strip
• Whisper White- 3/4" strip- stamp words on & cut to desired length; 1 1/2" strip; 4 x 2"- stamp flowers/leaves onto & color with the Stampin' Blends

designer paper:  Gingham Gala-
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Old Olive, Light Calypso Coral
other:  1 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Wink of Stella, Calypso Coral Ombre ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids & a busy night stamping!

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to his office at the courthouse.  I'm up & headed to town to Manda's, as she has an early meeting.  I'll take the 2 big boys to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight I'll be stamping!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Golden Afternoon'

This is a clean & simple sympathy card that everyone made at my All Occasions card classes.  It seems that I often here how many sympathy cards we all need......and I totally get that, as I seem to send alot of them too.

In January I posted a sympathy card that is similar to this one, but it was a fun fold & I used different DSP.  You can see that CARD BY CLICKING HERE! 

I like both of these cards......this one is a little darker since I used the Early Espresso!  I honestly am not sure which one I like better.  I am a fun fold girl....but this clean & simple one is cute too with the Wood Textures DSP!

Where did I get this ribbon?  It is the Burlap Ribbon on pg. 200 in the Annual Catalog.  I cut it to approx 3"- cut in half, tied in a knot & then shredded the ends!

stamp set:  'Golden Afternoon'
card stock: 

• Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
• Crumb Cake-3 3/4 x 3/4"- stamp greeting on for the front of the card; 4 1/4 x 3 1/2"
• Whisper White-4 x 3 1/4"- stamp tree on this piece; 4 x 5 1/4- for inside of card for greeting

designer paper:  Wood Textures 6x6 DSP- 5 1/4 x 2"
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Burlap ribbon- 4"

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids & stamping!  Last night I made a quick trip to the bank to deposit a hog check & right back home to stamp!

This morning I'm up early to work on things before I head to town.  I'll take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight I'll burn the midnight oil stamping again!  As I have 3 classes this weekend to get ready for, and I'm still working on putting all of the supplies & things away from all of my All Occasions class projects!

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Geared Up'

What a great guy stamp set to make great guy cards with!  This suite is awesome!

This is another one of the cards that everyone made with me the past 2 weekends at my All Occasions Card classes!

stamp set:  'Geared Up'
cardstock:

• Daffodil Delight-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4, fold in half for card base; 2" strip to stamp words onto & punch out with the Tailored Tag Punch
• Basic Gray- 5 1/2 x 1/2"; 2" strip; 2 1/4 x 3 1/2"
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for greeting inside of card; 3 1/4 x 2"- stamp car onto & color with the Stampin' Blends

designer paper:  Classic Garage DSP- 4x3"
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Dark & Light Daffodil Delight, Light Smoky Slate
other:  Tailored Tag Punch, Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a busy day- unloading, unpacking, putting away!  And answering emails, etc.

We went to Ron's visitation last night & saw lots of friends we hadn't seen in years!  It was later than I had hoped when we got home & I had lots to get done.  So I burnt the midnight oil working on stamping stuff.

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to work on putting more stamp stuff away before I head to town to get Trey.  I'll spend my day with the 3 little ones.  And tonight I'll be stamping!

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

'By the Bay'= LAST day for Sale-a-bration!

 

'By the Bay' is another Sale-a-bration choice that you can get for FREE with a $50 product order.

Today is last day of Sale-a-bration!!  Have you gotten all of the products that you wanted?  

As far as I understand it- the Teapot framelits & the Country Floral Embossing Folder are the only ones that are carrying over into the annual catalog.  The rest of them are gone forever!

Where did I get that punch?  I used the Tailored Tag Punch!  Check out below how I did it!

stamp set:  'By The Bay' & 'High Tide' (birds)
 card stock:

• Soft Suede- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4, fold in half for card base
• Sahara Sand- 4 x 3"; 5/8" strip- stamp words onto & punch out
• Whisper White- 3 3/4 x 2 3/4"- stamp images onto this piece; 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp greeting on for the inside of the card

designer paper:  Wood Textured DSP- 4 x 2"
ink:  Soft Suede, Pineapple Punchother:  Tailored Tag Punch, 3/16" Braided Linen Trim (carry over from the Holiday Catalog), Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals, Sponge

How did I do it?

1.  I stamped the words onto a strip of 5/8" card stock.

2.  I centered the card stock/words in the center of the Tailored Tag Punch.  

3.  It is done!  Neat huh!  So quick & easy & a new shape for you to use with a current punch!  I love it!

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Yesterday was a LONG day!!  I haven't had much sleep this whole month & it is catching up with me!  I got a couple of hours of sleep on Friday night before we got up yesterday morning to sell hogs.  I then was gone to South English for my 40 card class from 8:30 am to 8:30 p.m.!  Yesterday was another great day of stamping though!!  I'm so glad that everyone there could join me!  Thanks to all of you whole brought snacks!  And to Karen for staying to help me clean up until Deke got there.  

Today is our 35th Wedding Anniversary!  WOW- can't believe it has been that many years.  How blessed I am to have such a great husband.  He is a true blessing in my life & I look forward to many more years together!
 

Today I will be unloading both vehicles that are clear full of stamping stuff & trying to catch up on emails & my piles of other things.  Tonight we are going to Keota to a family friends (Ron Merz) visitation.  

Gotta run.

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Forever Lovely'

The flowers on this DSP are gorgeous!  It is from the All My Love DSP in the Occasions Catalog. 

This is a clean & simple card- but very elegant.

stamp set:  'Forever Lovely'
card stock:

• Flirty Flamingo-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2- score at 4 1/4- fold in half for card base; 5 x 1 3/4"; 2 1/2" strip to cut out oval
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for card front; 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp greeting on for inside of card; 2 1/2"- cut out oval using the Stitched Oval Framelit

designer paper:  All My Love DSP- 1 1/2 x 5"
ink:  Flirty Flamingo
other:  Big Shot, Layering Oval Framelits, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Magnetic Platform, Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins, Powder Pink Mini Ruffled Ribbon- 4"

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  When they went home, late yesterday afternoon- Deke & I went to set up tables/chairs & some of the things in South English!  We then came home & made the food, packed things up & I finished cutting card stock all night!

Check out my piles-

This is last week's card stock bases that I cut!

And this is this weeks card stock bases that I cut!

I cut lots of card stock!  

It was a short night last night.  We were back up at 5:00 a.m. to mark, sort & load hogs.  Hopefully all goes well & we get done at a decent time.  I'll hurry in, shower, load my car & head to South English.  I'll finish setting up & ready for everyone joining me!  I can't wait to spend my day stamping with all of them!

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Painted Seasons

This is another bright & cheery card.  I used the Painted Seasons DSP on it.  The Painted Seasons DSP is a Level 1 SAB choice that you can get for FREE with a $50 order.  OR if you want the coordinating flower images stamp set that goes with it- the 2 are a Bundle & a Level 2 SAB choice that you can get for FREE with a $100 order. 

This DSP has poppies on it in varied colors of orange- Poppy Parade, Calypso Coral & Grapefruit Grove.  It is almost a photographic style DSP.  These flowers have so much depth & dimension in them- they are so pretty!  The Early Espresso flower centers just make them pop!

So what do you think?  I love the way it turned out!  It is quick & simple with a few accents added to dress it up!

And Yes- this is another one of my upcoming All Occasions Class cards.  

stamp set:  'Dandelion Wishes'
card stock:

• Poppy Parade- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4", fold in half for card base
• Calypso Coral- 2 3/4" strip- cut out 2 1/2" Circle with Layering Circle Framelits
• Early Espresso- 2 3/4" strip- punch out with Starburst punch
• Call Me Clover- 2" strip- punch out leaves
• Whisper White-2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with the 2 1/4" Circle Punch; 4 1/4 x 1"; 4 x 5 1/4- stamp greeting on for the inside of the card

designer paper:  Painted Seasons- SAB choice- 5 1/2 x 2"
ink:  Poppy Parade
other:  Leaf Punch, Big Shot, Layering Circle Framelits, Starburst Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Whisper White 3/8" Classic Weave ribbon- 4", Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day!!  I got up early yesterday morning & baked bar cookies (before anyone else was up) to take to church for a funeral dinner, as I'm on the committee this time.  I then got Brayden up, fed, loaded all of the kids up & headed to town to Manda's.  I took the 3 big boys to school & then spent my day with the 3 little ones.  Deke was up early to chore & gone all day, as he had 2 meetings, so he wasn't home again.   

The kids played outside for awhile yesterday afternoon again.  It is so nice to get the fresh air.  It was a little windy- but we enjoyed it.  Trey is doing great at learning how to pump himself on the swing.  He was quite proud he 'got it'!  I was proud of him too!

Last night Deke was finally home with us.  We ate supper, did baths, homework, read books, etc.  HOPEFULLY everyone sleeps all night tonight.  I made a big supper with hot pork sandwiches, mashed potatoes/gravy......and I am hoping I calculated the carbs right so Brayden doesn't go high while sleeping.  This meal is one of Deke's favorites & Brayden loves it too!  We have done really good all week with calculating carbs.  Nathan has messaged me several times telling me how good we are doing with them- which is so nice to hear!

This morning Deke will stay home with the 2 little ones- so I don't have to take them all out with me.   I'll get Brayden up, fed & we'll head to town to Manda's.  I'll take the 3 big boys to school & head home to spend my day with the 3 little ones again.  Nathan & Sarah will be home today- so their kids will go home later this afternoon.  

After the kdis leave Deke & I will head to South English to set up tables/chairs & some projects.  We'll then come home & get the food ready.  I'll burn the midnight oil finishing cutting card stock & packing up for tomorrow's big All Occasions Card class.  I have a big group joining me & I am so looking forward to spending my day stamping with all of them!

Gotta run......

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE