To A Wild Rose- SNEAK PEEK!

Check it out!  This is another NEW Annual catalog stamp set called- 'To A Wild Rose'.  It is a great bundle with several different images in it.  I LOVE the words and the font!  They are super cute!  This stamp set was designed by a dear stampin' friend of mine & Million Dollar Achiever-  Mary Ellen Byler.

Everyone attending my Spring Fling last month made this card with me!

Did you notice-
1.  How I stamped the flowers onto the Whisper White card stock using the Gorgeous Grape ink?  I then used my Wink of Stella & blended the color out into the flower. 

2.  How I used my Gorgeous Grape Stampin' Write Marker & made 3 little dots here & there- between the flower images to fill in some blank spots & add a little "more" to the card.  

3.  How I shadowed stamped the same rose image in the upper & lower (diagonal) corners on the card front.

NOTE:  All of the products on this card are either NEW & will be available on June 4th, 2019.  Or else they are current & they will be carrying over (& still available) until at least June of 2020.  

stamp set:  'To A Wild Rose'
card stock:

• Gorgeous Grape- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4", fold in half for card base
• Granny Apple Green- 5 1/4 x 3"; 2 3/4" strip (for leaves), 2 3/4" strip (for Stitched Shape)
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4" (for inside card); 5 x 2 3/4"(stamp flowers onto); 4 x 1" (stamp Blessing onto)

inks:  Gorgeous Grape & Granny Apple Green
Stampin' Write Marker:  Gorgeous Grape
other:  Gorgeous Grape 1/4" Mini Striped Ribbon, Glitter Enamel Dots (Gorgeous Grape), Wild Rose Dies, Wink of Stella, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day!  I took the twins to school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  We were outside for quite awhile in the morning playing.  All 3 big boys rode the bus here after school.  Then I went with Brayden to his baseball game.  He had a great hit out into the outfield & he had a great out field catch.  They won 17 to 2.  We then took his Grandpa Mark with us & all headed to the races.  Nathan got 2nd in his heat & he got 2nd in the main.  

This morning Deke is up early to chore & is headed to Ottumwa for 2 meetings today.  I'm headed out to pick up Brayden, then go get the twins & take the 3 boys to school.  I'll spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight we are finally home & I will be a stamping fool- I have lots to get done.  

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

YAY- a great (celebration) graduation card!

This is a super cute card that everyone at my Spring Fling last month made!  It would make a GREAT Graduation card!  (Although it could work for many different occasions.). It is perfect for this time of year!

I used the 'Amazing Life' stamp set for the words.  And the stars are from the 'Better Together' stamp set for the stars!  BOTH of these stamp sets are on the retiring list & will be gone on June 3rd, 2019 or before (while supplies last).

But check out the cool pop up inside!!!  

I love it- what do you think?


stamp sets:  'Amazing Life' & 'Better Together'- RETIRING
card stock:

• Daffodil Delight- 4" strip- for Rectangle Framelit; 2" strip- for stars; 2" strip for 1 3/4" Circle Punch
• Blueberry Bushel- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2- score at 4 1/4- fold in half for card base
• Whisper White- 5 x 8"- score at 4"- fold in half for inside of the card; 4 1 8 x 2 3/4"- stamp stars onto for the front of the card; 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the 1 3/4" Circle Punch

designer paper:  Best Route DSP-4 x 1- punch with Triple Banner Punch; 1 1/2 x 8"- for inside of the card- score at 2, 4, 6 & 8"- RETIRING
ink:  Daffodil Delight
other:  Twinkle Adhesive Backed Sequins- RETIRING, Big Shot- RETIRING, Magnetic Platform- RETIRING, Rectangle Stitched Framelits, Wood Crate Framelits (star)- RETIRING, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Daffodil Delight Double Stitched Ribbon- RETIRING, Standard Platform- RETIRING, Dot to Dot Embossing Folder- RETIRING, Banner Triple Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch- RETIRING, dimensionals, glue dots

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What crappy weather we have been having!  Cold, wet & dreary!  We need warmer weather, sunshine & no rain!  

Yesterday we played games & tried to keep occupied being stuck in the house.  The boys learned to play some new card matching games- so that was fun!  The 3 big boys were here after school.  Last night Deke & I took my mom with us & went to Virginia Striegels visitation.  We saw sooo many people we hadn't seen in years!  What a great lady she was.  She has such a nice family too.

When we got home from the visitation Deke helped me & we made 2 batches of macaroni/ham salad for Virginia's funeral dinner.  So I'll drop that off at the church after I take the boys to school this morning.  

I'm off to town to get the boys, take the twins to school & I'll then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Deke is off early to chore, head to the courthouse for the morning & then work on the farm this afternoon.  Tonight Brayden is suppose to have a baseball game & Nathan is suppose to race.....so we'll see what happens due to the weather!  

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Another 'Sailing Home' sneak peek!

This is card I made when I was in Utah (in March)- when I stamped with Sara & Shelli!  It was sooo much fun to spend time with them (especially stamping together) & we were using all brand new products!!!  

So here is another sneak peek, using the 'Sailing Home' suite.  This will be available to purchase on June 4th, 2019! It is a suite with coordinating stamp set, dies, embossing folder, designer paper, twine & trinkets!  I love it!  I've created some other cards already too with this bundle- so I'll be sharing them sometime soon.  

I love it!!  Click HERE to see another card made with this 'Sailing Home' stamp set!

stamp set:  'Sailing Home'- NEW
card stock:  Night of Navy, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
designer paper:  Come Sail Away DSP- NEW
ink:  Night of Navy
other:  Dimensionals, Glue Dots,  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform 
AND NEW- Smooth Sailing Dies, Sail Away Trinkets, Night of Navy/Sahara Sand Twine

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Yesterday was a LONG day with starting out so early working on the farm.  I had a fun day with the kids & then we all went to Brayden's baseball game last night.  His team won!  He got to pitch a little again too.  It was cold, windy & wet- as it rained at the end of it.  

This morning I'm off to town to get the boys, take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight we are going to get my mom & attend a visitation of a long time family friend.  I will then be working on stamping stuff when I get home!

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

'Sailing Home'- another NEW Catalog Sneak Peek!

Here is a tile technique card that I made for my team event that I hosted in Minneapolis last month!  I was lucky to get this stamp set when I was in Utah in March- so it was fun being able to share it with my team at our On Stage supper/stamping night.

This NEW stamp set is called- 'Sailing Home'.  This will be available to purchase on June 4th, 2019! It is a suite with coordinating stamp set, dies, embossing folder, designer paper, twine & trinkets!  I love it!  I've created some other cards already too with this bundle- so I'll be sharing them sometime soon. 

stamp set:  'Sailing Home'
card stock:  Blueberry Bushel, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
ink:  Blueberry Bushel, Crumb Cake, So Saffron (for the sun)
other:  Aqua Painter (for the water), Classic Label Punch, Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots, White Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Sponge Dauber, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Smooth Sailing Dies

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This weekend was jam packed full of stamping with 4 stamp classes.  I had a great time stamping & sharing with everyone that joined me!  

I left home early yesterday morning for my 2 monthly classes in Hiawatha.  Mary & Nancy were my hostesses!  They were awesome with great treats, a cute spring table & amazing at helping to get everything all cleaned up in time for us to get out of there for the next group that renting the legion!  

Last night I worked on stamping stuff when I got home & called it a night.  I was beat- as I haven't gotten much sleep the past few nights.

We are up at 4:30 this morning to mark, sort & load hogs.  Hopefully the semi is on time.   As Deke needs to be in town early for his weekly board meeting & Manda needs to leave early for a meeting too.  I'll take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones. 

Tonight Brayden has a baseball game & the 3 Seeley boys will be going to that with us.  When I get home from there I'll be working on stamping stuff!

Gotta run.....

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

'Above the Clouds' Sneak peek!

Here is a NEW Catalog Sneak peek, along with some retiring products!

This is a card that everyone made with me at my Spring Fling last month!

Check out the NEW 'Above the Clouds' Bundle!  It includes this stamp set & coordinating Balloon Punch!

stamp sets: 'Above the Clouds' & 'Itty Bitty Greetings'
card stock:  

• Gray Granite-
• Pineapple Punch-
• Mango Melody-
• Whisper White-

designer paper: Best Route DSP- RETIRING
ink:  Gray Granite
other:  White Bakers Twine, Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots (Pineapple Punch), Hot Air Balloon Punch, dimensionals, glue dots

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Gotta run..........I have a jam packed weekend of stamping! 
I hope you have a SPECIAL Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Forever Lovely pop out center!

Here is a fun card using some pretty floral DSP called All My Love!  

This is one of the cards that everyone joining me at my classes on Sunday will be making!  

 The base of this card is Berry Burst card stock!!  Doesn't it just make the flowers in the DSP pop!

Check out the center pop out!  This is what it looks like when it is opened up!  Check out the pretty flowers here, on the DSP pop out. 

You can CLICK HERE to see another center pop up card.
 


Flower card-

stamp sets:

'Forever Lovely'- #148624 (P)= $21.00 - OC pg. 5

‘Detailed With Love’- #146603 (W))= $28.00 or #146606 (C)= $20.00- pg. 39- RETIRING

card stock:   

• Berry Burst- #144242- pg. 183= $8.50- 4 1/4 x 11”; 11 x 1”- RETIRING
• Crumb Cake- #120952- pg. 184= $8.50-  2 3/4" strip; 
• Whisper White- #100730- pg. 184= $9.75- 2 1/2” strip; 2” strip (flowers); 4 x 8 1/4”; 2" strip (leaves)

designer paper:  

All My Love- #148576- OC pg. 5=$11.00- 4 x 4”- cut diagonal; 12 x 1"- RETIRING

Ink:  Berry Burst- #147143- pg. 183= $7.50

other:  Berry Burst Mini Ruffled Ribbon- - pg. 201- #146944= $8.00- RETIRING

Needlepoint Nook Mini Buttons- OC pg. 39= #148810= $7.00- RETIRING

Big Shot- #143263- pg. 214= $110.00- RETIRING

Lovely Flowers Edglelits Dies- OC pg. 5= $32.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits-- #145372- pg. 220= $30.00

2" Circle Punch- #133782= $18.00- pg. 210

Leaf Punch- #144667- pg. 211= $16.00

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Yesterday was a busy day with Masen & Ainslee.  Last night Nathan, Sarah, the kids & Deke went to Memphis racing.  I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock & getting ready for my full weekend of stamping!
 

I'm up early this morning to finish getting everything ready for today's 2 stamp classes!  I look forward to seeing everyone that is coming to stamp with me.  

 

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

More 'It Starts with Art'

I am sharing today another card I created using some retiring & some NEW products!!!

This card is one that everyone attending my Spring Fling last month made.  I think it is super cute!  And it is a totally Susie card.  

Check out the AWESOME Button Button Embossing folder! It is super cute!!  

I shared another card using this stamp set yesterday.  You can check it out BY CLICKING HERE!

This is a fun z fold card too.

Oh- Check out the buttons!!  They are tiny- but super CUTE!  They are in the Occasions Catalog on pg. 39 & they are RETIRING!

stamp set:  'It Starts with Art'- NEW on June 4th, 2019
card stock:

• Rich Razzleberry-5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4- fold in half for card base; 4 1/4 x 1"
• Crumb Cake- 4 x 5 1/4"; 2 1/4" strip (to cut stitched circle)
• Whisper White- 5 x 3 3 4/ ( for inside of card), 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with 1 1/2" Circle Punch

designer paper:  Share What You Love Specialty DSP- 2 x 5 3/" & 1 1/2 x 5 1/8- RETIRING
ink:  Rich Razzleberry
other:  Big Shot- RETIRING, Magnetic Platform- RETIRING, Stitched Shapes (Circle) Framelits, Razzleberry Velvet Ribbon- RETIRING, Needlepoint Nook Mini Buttons- RETIRING, Banner Triple Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, dimensionals, Glue Dots, Button Button Embossing Folder- available June 4th, 2019

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We enjoyed the nice weather outside.  Last night we went to watch the twins play soccer.  When we got home I sorted stamp orders & worked on stamp stuff & Deke worked in the shop.

This morning I'm up early to cut card stock before the kids get here.  I'll spend my day with the 3 little ones.  I'm not sure what we'll end up doing tonight.  The darn rain & storm we got last night......sure wasn't needed & I'm not sure what it going to end up messing up for plans around here.  The guys were planning to go to Memphis racing.  And the twins have a baseball game.  And I have LOTS of card stock to finish getting cut, as I have a jam packed weekend with 4 stamp classes!  So- we'll see what we end up doing. 

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs-
SUSIE

It Starts with Art!

I have another NEW Catalog sneak peek for you!

Crafting is what this NEW stamp set- 'It Starts with Art' is all about!  These products are in the Follow You Art Suite, in the NEW annual catalog & they are available starting June 4th, 2019!

I just know that our grandson Drake will love this set!  He is my crafter & I can see lots of things here that he is going to want to create with using this.

This is one of the cards I made as a make & take at On Stage last month.  

This stamp set also has coordinating framelits that go with it too!  

stamp set:  'It Starts with Art'
card stock:  Coastal Cabana, Blushing Bride, Whisper White
designer paper:  Follow Your Art
ink:  Coastal Cabana, Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight
other:  Decorative Ribbon Boarder (the Coastal Cabana tiny scalloped edge), dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day!  It was nice & sunny outside- yeah!  It was nice to get some fresh air & play outside for a change.  Last night I went to Brayden's baseball game for a little bit, went to Brody & Drake's baseball game for a little bit & then headed to Osky to the races to watch Nathan.  He won his heat & got 3rd in the main.  It was late when we got home, but I did work on stamping stuff for awhile after before I went to bed. 

This morning I'm off to take the boys to school, get Trey & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight the twins have a soccer game, so we'll go to that & I'll then burn the midnight oil cutting card stock.

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A great guy card!

Wow- what a great guy card this is!  And it a fun fold too!  I love the way it turned out!

This is what it looks like as you are opening it up.  

And this would be a great Father's Day card huh!

Woodgrain card-

‘Another Wonderful Year’- #146692 (w)= $42.00 or #146695 (C)= $31.00- pg. 21- RETIRING

card stock:

• Early Espresso-#119686- pg. 184= $8.50- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2”- score at 1” & 5 1/4”; 3 3/4 x 3/4”; 3 1/4 x 4 1/2"
• Crumb Cake- #120953- pg. 184= 8.50- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4”; 2” strip
• Whisper White- #100730- pg. 184= $9.75- 4 x 5 1/4"

designer paper: 

Wood Textures #144177- pg. 191= $11.00 RETIRING- 3 x 4”; 5 1/4 x 3” SOLD OUT NOW

ink:  Early Espresso- #147114- pg. 184= $7.50

other:  

Big Shot- #143263- pg. 214= $110.00- RETIRING

Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies- #148551- OC pg. 28= $35.00

Crumb Cake Ribbon- #144162- pg. 200= $7.00- RETIRING- 4”

Metallic Pearls- #146282- pg. 197= $7.00

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  The weather was sure wet, cold & crappy!  So we were inside all day.  The boys played games, colored, played on the ipad & we read several books.  Last night I stamped!!

We are up early this morning.  Deke is off to chore & head to the courthouse for the morning.  I'm headed to town to Manda's, take the twins to school & I'll spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight Brayden, Brody & Drake have baseball games & Nathan is suppose to be racing.....so we'll see what the weather is like & where I end up at!

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

Needlepoint Nook

This Needlepoint Nook DSP is pretty!  It actually really reminds me of my grandma.  The embroideried flowers look like things she made.  And these colors are ones she would have chosen too. 

This card has endless possibilities for many different occasions.  

Embroidered Flower card-

‘Incredible Like You’- #148708 (P)= $17.00- OC pg. 21- RETIRING

‘Detailed With Love’- #146603 (W))= $28.00 or #146606 (C)= $20.00- pg. 39- RETIRING

card stock:   

• Berry Burst- #144242- pg. 183= $8.50- 4 1/4 x 11”; 11 x 1”;  4 1/4” strip- RETIRING
• Old Olive- #100702- pg. 187= $8.50- 3” strip; 2” strip
• Whisper White- #100730- pg. 184= $9.75- 2 1/2” strip; 2” strip; 4 x 8 1/4”

designer paper:  

Needlepoint Nook- #148807- OC pg. 39=$11.00- 4 x 3”- cut diagonal; 4 x 4- RETIRING

Ink:  Berry Burst- #147143- pg. 183= $7.50

other:  Metallic Edge Berry Burst Ribbon- #145489- pg. 201= $7.00- RETIRING

Share What You Love Pearls- #146927- pg. 197= $6.00- RETIRING

Big Shot- #143263- pg. 214= $110.00- RETIRING

Needlepoint Elements Framelits Dies- #148541- OC pg. 39= $30.00- RETIRING

Layering Squares Framelits- #141708- pg. 218= $35.00

Leaf Punch- #144667- pg. 211= $16.00

The inside of the card has a fun fold pop up.  The strip is 11" x 1".  Just fold it in half & then in half again!  Make sure when you are putting it in the inside of the card, that you don't put it clear out on the edges of the base card, but just along the edges of the inside white layer.  

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Yesterday was a busy day!  I was up early & got alot done before I headed to town to Manda's.  The kids & I ENJOYED the beautiful day & were outside alot.  It was so nice to see the sun shining!  Last night Deke & I went to Brayden's first baseball game.  My mom, Aunt Virginia, Nathan, Sara, Masen, Ainslee & Sarah's parents were all there.  His team won 18 to 7.  The boys sure looked really good & they have improved & grown up so much from last year.  Brayden even pitched the last inning & did a great job!  I burnt the midnight oil stamping when we got home. 

This morning I'm up early to get some stamping things done before the kids get here.  Nathan & Sarah both have early meetings- so Masen & Ainslee will be here before I head to town to get Trey.  I'll spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight when they go home I'll be stamping all night!  This week is crazy busy.....and tonight is the only night this week I'll be home.  I have 4 stamp classes to get ready for that I have this week, plus swaps, book work, etc......

I will get pictures of some more NEW catalog cards I've created & share them tomorrow......I am sorry I didn't have time to get photos of them taken yesterday.  

Gotta run......

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday! 

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Flowers!

 

I just wanted to do a quick post today & share these.....

Here are the flower pot/hand prints that the kids made on Friday for their mom's for Mother's day!

I was impressed that the 2 boys chose their own color of flowers, punched out their own flowers, and put them onto their hand print (finger tips) using dimensionals too!

I should have gotten a photo of them when we were using the green paint to make their hand prints.

It was fun & messy!

We had to re-do Ainslee's- as she smeared hers pretty bad the first time she did it.

Trey & Masen

Here is a picture of the boys with their completed projects!  

They were pretty proud- can you tell!

Ainslee was still napping, so we didn't get her picture taken with them.  

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What a busy weekend.  I had tons I should have been doing......but I actually re-painted our family room walls all day on Saturday & all day/evening on Sunday!  The walls were a light tan & now they are a light gray......no one else will probably ever notice that I did it but me.  The walls had a few little dings in the paint (that had happened over the past few years), so I thought I'd touch up those spots.  I used the 'old' light tan paint & it was too tried out & darker in color & absolutely looked terrible......so I just had to repaint the whole room, as I couldn't stand looking at the messed up walls.  It looks nice.  It was alot of work.  But I'm glad it is done. 

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to work on stamping stuff.  I'll then be at Manda's by 7:30, take the boys to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight the 3 big boys have baseball games......so we'll go to them & then I'll stamp when we get home.  I have several swaps I have to get done this week & mailed out.  Plus I have 4 stamp classes this coming weekend to created, cut & get ready for!  It is going to be a crazy week here for sure!

Stop back by tomorrow & I'll share another New Catalog Sneak Peek with you!!

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all of the mom's out there!!  May you have a blessed day!!  ENJOY!!

This card is made using the Bloom by Bloom stamp set & coordinating Happiness Blooms DSP.  I love the bright & cheer colors of it!

stamp set:  'Bloom By Bloom'- RETIRING
card stock:  

• Pineapple Punch- 5 1/2 x 11"- score at 1 3/4', 3 1/2", 7 1/2" & 9 1/4"- for card base; 4 x 3/4"- stamp words onto; 3 1/4 x 4 1/2"- to layer
• Night of Navy- 3 x 4 1/4"- to layer
• Whisper White- 2 3/4 x 4" stamp flower/stem/leaves onto; 1 1/4" strip- stamp flower onto & fussy out center flower piece to pop up; 2 3/4 x 4" for inside of the card

designer paper:  Happiness Blooms DSP- 5 1/4 x 1 1/2" (x2) RETIRING
ink:  Night of Navy, Pineapple Punch, Pear Pizzazz
other:  Paper Snips, Stamparatus, Pear Pizzazz Shimmer ribbon- RETIRING, dimensionals, glue dots, Wink of Stella

It is a fun fold door card.  

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Beautifully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty DSP!

This laser-cut (lace look) DSP is just gorgeous!!  Check out this simple card!  I think it turned out great!

Where did this punch come from?  It is the NEW Story Label Punch in the upcoming Annual Catalog!  OR maybe you purchased this punch in March!  It was one of the Sale-a-bration Additions that you could get in March only. 

This Beautifully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty DSP is on the RETIRING list.  Check it out- there are several different patterns of it.  It is Petal Pink on one side & White on the other side.  It in the Occasions Catalog on page 48.  

stamp set:  'Humming Along'- RETIRING
card stock:

• Petal Pink-
• Whisper White-

designer paper:  Beautifully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty DSP- RETIRING
ink:  Black Memenot
other:  Story Label Punch, Dimensionals, Faceted Dots- RETIRING

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Yesterday I enjoyed a busy day with the 3 little ones.  We were outside some & Deke picked up meat at the locker, so we put it away too.  We made Mother's Day gifts for Manda & Sarah....with paint, punches, card stock & dimensionals.  And I'll share a photo of their craft creations in the next day or two.

Grandma's Hair Hut was open too......Trey & Drake both got their hair cut.  Deke went with Nathan, Sarah & their kids- racing at Columbus Junction.  He got 4th in his heat, started 12th in the main & was doing great, but pulled in as his motor was over heating.  I went to Drake & Brody's first baseball game with the Seeley family & aunt Kathy was there too.  They did a great job!  It was fun to watch them. I then came home & burnt the midnight oil stamping!  

This morning- Deke is off early to chore, I'm gonna work on things around the house & we will then go to town to watch all 4 boys play soccer.  Tonight we have Mother's Day supper with Deke's family- so I'll have food to make this afternoon for that.  

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A NEW Catalog Sneak Peek!

Check out these pretty flowers!  They are from a new stamp set in the upcoming Annual 2019-2020 Catalog that starts on June 4th, 2019!

The stamp set is called- 'Floral Essence'.  It has a few totally different flower images in it, along with these great words!  I love the word font in this stamp set. 

Again- I combined some NEW products with some RETIRING designer paper called All My Love!!!

Check out how I colored the flowers.  I used my Wink of Stella.  Since the Lovely Lipstick ink that I stamped the flowers with using a permanent ink- when you use your Wink of Stella over it- it smears.....thus I followed the stamped line images in the flowers & highlighted (or colored) the flowers in some.  

Did you notice the 3 little dots?  I made them with the fine tip end of my Lovely Lipstick Stampin' Write Marker....and old thing I learned years ago & often did in my scrapbooking.

This NEW stamp set- 'Floral Essence' is awesome, with endless possibilities!!  I have several cards made with it & I'll be sharing them with you in the next couple of weeks.  

stamp set:  'Floral Essence'- NEW on June 4th, 2019
card stock:

• Lovely Lipstick-5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
• Soft Sea Foam- 2" strip- stamp leaves onto & punch out with the Leaf Punch, 5 1/2 x 1 1/2"- strip across the front of the card, 2" strip- punch out Story Label Punch
• Whisper White-  5 x 3 3/4"- strip flowers onto; 2" strip- stamp words onto, 5 x 3 3/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  'All My Love'- RETIRING
ink:  Lovely Lipstick, So Saffron, Soft Sea Foam
Stampin' Write Marker:  Lovely Lipstick
other:  Polka Dot White Tulle, Basic Adhesive Backed Sequins, Story Label Punch- NEW on June 4th, 2019, Leaf Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Banner Triple Punch

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  All of them where here in the afternoon!  When they went home- I spent my night working in our toy room.  I touched up paint in that room a couple of months ago where the walls had been dinged from stamping tables & toys.  the paint was old & looked terrible when it dried.....so I'm going to repaint that room this weekend.  

This morning I'm off to go pick up the boys, take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  I'm not sure what we are going to do tonight.  Nathan is racing in Columbus Junction & the twins have their first baseball game.  We'll see how our day goes & what the weather is like.  

Gotta run.....

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

A NEW Catalog Sneak Peek!

Today I'm sharing a card where I'm combining something NEW with some OLD.  

Aren't these birds just totally adorable!!  They are from a new stamp set- 'Free As A Bird' that will be available to purchase starting on June 4th when the NEW Annual Catalog goes live.  This stamp set is super cute!!  I have some other cards made with it already & I will be sharing them with you in the coming weeks. 

This card is one that all of my team & (demo friends too), that joined me to stamp last month in Minneapolis, after On Stage, made at our Supper/Stamping Night Event.  

This card is a similar to one I did for my April monthly stamp classes too- I just changed the stamp set.  You can see that card by clicking HERE!!

Let me know what you think?  Do you like these birds?

stamp set: 'Vertical Greetings' -RETIRING & 'Free As A Bird'- NEW in June 2019
card stock:  

• Shaded Spruce- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4- fold in half for card base; 3 1/4 x 3 1/4; 2 3/4" strip- punch out circle with the 2 1/4" Circle Punch
• Mint Macaron- 5 x 3 3/4"
• Whisper White- 5 x 4 1/4"- for inside of the card; 2 3/4" strip- stamp birds on it & punch it out with the 2" Circle Punch

designer paper:  Nature's Poem DSP- 3 x 3"- RETIRING
ink:  Shaded Spruce
Stampin Blends:   Dark Mint, Light & Dark Crumb Cake, Bronze
other:  2 1/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Big Shot-RETIRING, Standard Platform-RETIRING, Petal Pair Embossing Folder- RETIRING, Nature's Twine (Mint Macaron-)- 6", Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Wink of Stella

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We played games, cards & all kinds of things all morning.  I was trying to keep them busy.  It was too cold & wet outside to play there.   

Last night I met my mom in Sigourney & we went to the Keokuk County Hospice Service.  It was very nice!  I am glad that I went.  My step-dad, Dick was one of the many loved ones that was honored at this service.  My Aunt Virginia, step sisters, Debbie & Brenda & Debbie's daughter came too. 

This morning I'm off to Manda's.  I'll take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  School gets out early today, so the 3 big boys will ride the bus & be here early.  Tonight I have lots of stamping stuff I have to get done when everyone has gone home.  Deke is home all day to work on the farm, as he is power washing, trying to get for baby piggies.  

I hope you have a GREAT Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE