Daisy Lane

It is simple Saturday today!  I have a cute Daisy card to share with you!!  Check out how I used both the large Daisy Punch & the Medium Daisy punch (together) to make the flower.

stamp set:  'Daisy Lane'
card stock:  Rococca Rose, Pear Pizzazz & Whisper White
designer paper:  Woven Threads DSP
ink:  Pear Pizzazz
other:  Daisy punch (large), Medium Daisy Punch, Clear Faceted Gems, Dimensionals, Mini Dimensionals

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Yesterday I worked on book work all morning & then stamped all afternoon & night- burning the midnight oil.  

This morning I am up early to stamp!!  And I'm going to run to get my hair cut here soon.  I'll then spend the rest of my day stamping!  Tonight we have a couples bridal shower supper to go to for a little bit- for my nephew Ryan & his fiance, Melanie.  I'll then come home & burn the midnight oil again cutting card stock.  

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Bloom & Grow

Hello- Happy Friday!!!  I have a FABULOUS card to share with you today.......

This is an other gorgeous card that I made last week when I was in New York with my team there.  Rory created it & all of us at her team meeting, got to make it!  It is made using the 'Bloom & Grow' stamp set!  Wow!

Three is A LOT of detail on this card.  The picture doesn't show how cool it really is!

On the Petal Pink (front of the card) the Tufted Embossing Folder was used!  

And check out how we used the Gold Embossing powder on all of the stamped images & then colored in the flower with the Petal Pink Stampin' Blend.  

NOTE:  When you use any Stampin' Blends with an Embossed image, where you use Embossing Powder, be sure to not color directly over the embossed image- just get close to it- as it can smear & break down.  

stamp set:  'Bloom & Grow'

card stock:

• Petal Pink-
• Very Vanilla-

ink:  Versamark

Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Petal Pink

other:  Gold Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Petal Pink Striped Organdy Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tufted Embossing Folder, Die Cutting Machine

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Yesterday was a long day!!  Manda & the boys came out yesterday morning.  We designed the twins (Brody & Drake's) upcoming birthday invites!!  And then Brody & Trey went out to help Papa & me with the new baby piggies, while Manda & Drake made the invites.  Drake came out later in the afternoon & helped us too with the baby piggies- when they got the invites all done.  As Drake is my stamper & I love it!  I was sore, hot & beat by the time we got in.  The pigs we big & averaged 17#'s.  I worked on some stamping stuff & called it a night.  

This morning Deke is up early to chore & then he has a meeting this afternoon.  I'm up early & plan to work on sorting orders & doing book work all morning.  And then I'll stamp all afternoon/evening!  I am sore.....as I used muscles yesterday that I don't often use any more.   I told Deke I am getting too old to work that hard outside with the piggies.  

Our kids are all going camping this weekend....so I don't have any kids today.......so I hope I have good mojo & get LOTS done!

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

SUSIE

COOL treat!

This is a COOL treat bag that my downline Rory made for all of us that attended our team meeting we had last week.  It was our name place setting!!  Isn't it gorgeous!  It is just stunning in person!  I love the colors of it!! 

Inside of it, she had 3 little chocolates! (but I already ate them)

Here are the supplies she used-

• Make a Difference stamp set (alphabet)
• Pretty Peacock card stock
• Whisper White card stock:
• Noble Peacock Specialty DSP
• Noble Peacock Foil Sheets
• Gold Foil Sheets
• Detailed Bands Dies
• Noble Peacock Rhinestones
• Reversible Old Olive/Pretty Peacock ribbon
• Versamark ink pad
• Gold Embossing Powder
• Embossing Buddy
• Heat Tool
• Flourish Die (2 flower images at the top)

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  Plus I had my yearly allergy appointment & they went with me.  Last night we all went to the races to cheer on Nathan.  My mom also went with us, so that was nice.  It was late when we got home though.  It was the final race of the regular season.  Nathan won his heat & got 2nd in the main.  He is the Southern Iowa Speedway Stock Car Track champion!!!  So that is special!

This morning we are up early to get ready for baby piggies!!  So I'll be a farmer today & work outside with Deke on the farm!  Tonight I'll be stamping- getting ready for this months classes. 

I hope you have a great Thursday!!  

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Hello There

WOW- this card is gorgeous!!  It is one that my downline Dawn created for us to all make when we were together in New York last week!

She used the Noble Peacock Specialty DSP, along with the Tasteful Backgrounds Dies & the words are from the 'I Say Hello' stamp set!

It was so much fun for me to get to stamp & not have to create everything, the night we all stamped together.  I just love how this card turned out.

stamp set:  'I Say Hello'
card stock:

• Blueberry Bushel
• Whisper White

designer paper:  Pretty Peacock
ink:  Blueberry Bushelother:  Die Cutting Machine, Tasteful Background dies, Noble Peacock Rhinestones, Old Olive/Pretty Peacock Reversible ribbon, dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  Last night I worked on stamping stuff!

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse for the morning.  I'm up early to walk & work on stamping stuff before Masen & Ainslee get here.   I have my yearly allergy appointment in Bloomfield this afternoon, so they'll go with me.  And then tonight we'll be going to Osky to the races to cheer on Nathan!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Rustic Retreat'

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Check out this great guy card!!  This is a card that I made last week when I was in New York.  My downline Rory designed it.  I stamped & assembled it!!  IT was fun going to a stamp class & not having to do all of the work to get ready for it!  

I absolutely love this NEW 'Birch' background stamp!!!  (I used it on my daisy card yesterday!!)  And I then again on this deer card.  The deer comes from the NEW set- 'Rustic Retreat'!

stamp sets:  'Rustic Retreat' & 'Birch' background
card stock:

• Mossy Meadow-
• Early Espresso-
• Very Vanilla-

inks:  Mossy Meadow & Early Espresso
other:  Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo pack, Metallic Pearls (Gold), Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals, Paper Snips (to fussy cut out the deer)

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I was home alone yesterday & got alot done.  (But not near enough.)  I am caught up on laundry, paying bills & emails.  Now to catch up on everything else!

Last night I worked on stampin stuff & Deke worked outside on the farm late.  

This morning we are both up early.  Deke will be home to work on the farm all day.  I'm off to walk & then work on stamping stuff until the kids get here.   I'll spend my day with Masen & Ainslee.  Tonight when they go home I'll be stamping!

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

New York

This is a photo of us taken last Wednesday when we toured Alexadria Bay by a big boat.  

We took a tour of the Thousand Islands & sailed up into Canada.  

On our way back we stopped at the Boldt Castle.  

Isn't it just gorgeous here!!  

The water was so blue & pure looking.

The rocks & all of the stone walls/buildings- were amazing!

Susie (me), Erin, Robin, Rory, Dawn & Lynda

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Daisy Lane

Is it too early to be thinking of Fall?  That is my favorite time (season) of the year!!  I just love the colors, along with the smell & feel of the air!!

 So with today's card Fall was on my mind!!  We do have cooler temps in the 70's the first part of this week- so that is good news!

Check out these Fall colors I chose to use- Early Espresso, Crushed Curry & Vanilla!  They were the colors I grabbed this morning when I created this card!  I just love the way this card turned out!  

Check out the NEW Birch Background stamp I used here!  Oh My Gosh!!  It is just fabulous!!!

This fold is just a simple z fold.......but I thought it worked perfectly to do it with this card layout!

stamp set:  'Daisy Lane' & 'Birch' background
card stock:  

• Early Espresso-
• Crushed Curry-
• Very Vanilla-

inks:  Early Espresso, Crushed Curry & Garden Green
other:  Medium Daisy Punch, Dimensionals, Wink of Stella, RETIRED little circle punch

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I am finally home!!  Lynda & I had a delayed flight getting home through Chicago, but thankfully we made it!  I walked in the door about 2:30 yesterday morning!!  Now to play catch up on my piles of many things! 

I had a WONDERFUL time with my Downline that I spent last week with in upper New York!  Lynda & I flew to Syracuse- where my downlines Rory & Dawn picked us up at the airport.  We drove to Watertown (in Northern New York) & spent 4 days at Rory & Dave's home.  They were awesome hostesses & totally spoiled us!  We did a little site seeing almost every day!  Wow- there is just sooo much history & beautiful country up there so see.  I LOVED it!  I had never been to New York before.  We did a boat ride, light house tour, shopping, museums, restaurants, winery's, and the list goes on & on!  We went to a different little bay town each day.  And of course we stamped a little every day too!!  Some of Rory's team were with us each day when they could join us!  Then on Thursday evening, many of Rory's downline came over for supper, some card swapping, stamping & sharing of questions/ answers about SU! things!  I took my NEW Holiday Catalog products with me that I had gotten on our Greece incentive trip & they all got to play & create with some NEW SU! products too! (Which was sooo fun!)

Yesterday I spent my day trying to catch up on things.  I can honestly say that I am beat!!  I need to find a burst of energy so that I can get caught up!  It is just amazing how much happens at home when you are gone & the piles I now have to get done.  After supper last night Deke & I ran my car to town, as I have an oil change/repair appointment for it today.  We stopped by the Seeley's to see the boys, Manda & Steven & then stopped to get an ice cream cone at Walkers' on our way out of town.  And then we watched a good war movie on tv, before getting to bed.  

This morning Deke was up early to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I got up when he did & created this card!  I'm working on laundry, paying bills, answering emails, etc.....and have to get my July class project boxes all emptied & put supplies put away!  

The Wood family (Nathan, Sarah & kids) have been on vacation in Branson & they return today.  So I don't have any kids today & I don't plan on leaving the house- other than to feed my animals & water my outside plants.  I hope I get a LOT done that is in my piles & I have lots of stamping I need to get done too.   

I am such a home body & this month has been sooo busy & I've been gone alot!!  I have enjoyed my adventures- but I am very happy to be home, sleeping in my own bed & being with Deke, our family & pets again!   

I have a jam packed week- which includes baby piggies too on top of everything else going on!  So what is that old saying- "There is no place like HOME"!

Goota run........I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Circle Stamping!

I used the 'Beauty Abounds' stamp set for this card & did the circle stamping technique with my Stamparatus!!

You can CLICK HERE to see a step by step tutorial on how to do circle stamping!

You can see some more circle stamping cards I've posted by clicking on the links below!

• https://stampwithsusie.blogspot.com/2019/04/circle-stamping-with-vibrant-vases.html
• https://stampwithsusie.blogspot.com/2018/07/it-is-time-for-tea.html
• https://stampwithsusie.blogspot.com/2018/08/bouquet-blooms-circle-stamping.html

stamp set:  'Beauty Abounds'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Highland Heather
designer paper:  Subtles 6x6 DSP
ink:  Highland Heather, Pear Pizzazz, Balmy Blue
other:  Die Cutting Machine, Layering Square Dies, Stamparatus, dimensionals, Basic Rhinestones

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

SUSIE

Forever Lovely

This is an awesome stamp set!  It is on page 81.  The bundle is just amazing!  I love how the flowers & the dies go together!

stamp set:  'Forever Lovely'
card stock:  Lovely Lipstick & Whisper White
ink:  Lovely Lipstick, Garden Green
other:  Lovely Flowers Dies, Die Cutting Machine, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals

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I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sailing Home

You know I love black & white cards.......lately I've been adding gray with them!  

This card is clean, simple & so pretty!! 

You can find this Come Sail Away Suite on pages 144-146 in the Annual Catalog!  Be sure you check them out!

stamp set:  'Sailing Home'
card stock:

• Basic Black-
• Smoky Slate-
• Whisper White-

designer paper:  Come Sail Away DSPink:  Black Mementoother:  Paper Snips (to flag end of words), Sail Away Trinket, dimensionals, Glue Dots

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

Colorful Seasons- beach card

This is a great summer time card!!!  It looks so calm & peaceful!  I used the 'Colorful Seasons' stamp set.  Along with the water & the birds from the 'High Tide' stamp set!! 

stamp set:  'Colorful Season' & 'High Tide'
card stock:

• Pool Party
• Bermuda Bay
• Soft Suede 
• Whisper White

ink:  Crumb Cake, Black Memento, Bermuda BayStampin' Blend:  Light Pool Party
other:  Die Cutting Machine, Seasonal Layers Dies, Dimensionals

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I hope you have a SPECIAL Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

More Free As A Bird!

Today I'm sharing another card made using the 'Free As A Bird' stamp set & coordinating products from the Bird Ballard Suite.

stamp set:  'Free As A Bird'
card stock:

• Sahara Sand-
• Calypso Coral-
• Soft Suede-
• Whisper White-

designer paper:  Bird Ballard
ink:  Black Memento
Stmapin' Blends:
other:  2 1/4" Circle Punch, Starburst Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Frosted Epoxy Droplets, dimensionals, glue dots, Woven Threads Trim, Paper Snips (to fussy cut out the bird)

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

Free As A Bird

This 'Free As A Bird' suite in the catalog is just so pretty!!  I loved it the first time I saw it!  It has endless possibilities!!  

Did you notice that I used the Woodland Embossing folder?  I thought it added a little texture & dimension, to go along with the birds.

stamp set:  'Free As A Bird'
card stock:

• Daffodil Delight
• Crumb Cake
• Whisper White

ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:
other:  Die Cutting Machine, Woodland Embossing Folder, Layering Circle Dies, White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, dimensionals, glue dots

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As you are reading this I'm off to the airport & flying to New York.  My side-line Lynda & my downline Dawn are joining me.  We are going to go stay with my downline Rory.  We met Rory when she lived in Iowa.  We don't get together very often since she moved back to New York.  So we are all looking forward to spending the next few days together.  We'll be stamping too!!  I am so excited to meet Rory's team & spend time with them too!!

So I pray we have a safe trip.  We are flying through Chicago (which I am so dreading). 

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Magnolia Lane

This is clean, simple & elegant!!  This DSP is just gorgeous!!  It is definitely a very popular suite with many of my customers!!  And I totally agree with them- it is amazing!

There isn't much stamping on this card, but with this DSP- you don't need much.  

I got a card similar to this one from my dear friend Sandy Carlson & I LOVED it- so this is my take of hers.

NOTE:  I am not sure you can tell by looking at this photo, but I stamped one of the Magnolia flowers in Petal Pink (under the words- Thanks).

stamp set:  'Good Morning Magnolia'
card stock:

• Basic Black-
• Petal Pink-
• Whisper White-
• Mossy Meadow

designer paper:

• Magnolia Lane- 

ink:  Black Memento, Petal Pink

other:  Die Cutting Machine, Stitched Nested Labels, Petal Pink 5/8" Organza ribbon, Leaf Punch, dimensionals, glue dots

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Yesterday was a wonderful day full of stamping!  Ruth & Sandy were awesome hostesses with yummy treats & great help!  And BLESS Heather, who ended up staying late to help us too.  She needs a big shout out & we give her lots of thanks for her extra hands to keep thing moving along, stamping & getting cleaned up & out of there in time.  

Last night I picked up a Casey's Pizza for our supper on my way home.  I only did a few things & finally called it a night.  We went to bed about 9.  We were both just beat!  Deke has been moving pigs & powerwashing the past few days/evenings & this heat has been tough & draining. 

This morning we are looking forward to a little cooler weather.  Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to unload my car full of stamp stuff from yesterday's classes & then work on placing orders- until the kids get here.  I'll spend my day with Masen & Ainslee.  Tonight I'll be a busy bee working on placing order & stamping!

Gotta run......

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

SUSIE