Ride with Me- little blue truck!

Check out this CUTE fall card!!  I used the NEW 'Ride with Me' bundle, along with the awesome NEW 'Birch' background stamp!

One of my favorite books that I have read to the boys is one called- The Little Blue Truck!  I would hate to even try to guess how many times I have read it.  But it is a great book.  So here is my version of that truck. 

I stamped the truck onto THICK Very Vanilla card stock, with my black Memento ink pad.  I then colored the truck using my Stampin' Blends.  

This shows the layout of the card a little better!  Isn't it cute!

This card is another one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my August monthly classes will be making. 

stamp set:  'Ride with Me' & 'Birch' background

card stock:

• Blueberry Bushel- 4 1/4 x 8 1/2- score at 5 1/2'- for card base; 4 1/2 x 3"
• Terracotta Tile- 4 x 2 1/2"
• Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"
• THICK Very Vanilla- 3 3/4 x 2 1/4"
• Crumb Cake-  4 x 2 3/4"

ink:  Black Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Light Night of Navy, Light Crumb Cake, Light Black, Light Smoky Slate, Light & Dark Calypso Coral

other: 3/8" Denim Ribbon, Clear Epoxy Droplet, DImensionals, Glue Dots, Die Cutting Machine, Magnetic Platform, Truck Ride Dies

You can click on the links below to see a couple other Little Blue Truck cards I have made.

•  https://stampwithsusie.blogspot.com/2019/06/the-little-blue-truck.html
•  https://stampwithsusie.blogspot.com/2019/06/another-little-blue-truck.html

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We played outside for alittle before lunch & after naps.  Last night Nathan & Steve helped Deke & I sort fat hogs that were in our big outside lots.  I worked on stamping stuff for awhile when we got in (after I made supper).  

This morning we are up at 5:30 to mark, sort & load hogs.  I'll then have Masen & Ainslee for the day/night.  Manda is coming out around noon to stay with them at our home, as we are getting new baby piggies again & I'll spend my afternoon helping Deke with them.  Once we get the baby piggies all unloaded- the 4 boys- Brody, Drake, Trey & Masen can come out to help us as we sort them up.  Tonight Masen & Ainslee will be spending the night with us.  Masen is calling it a sleep over.  He has plans to play games & watch a movie.  After they go to bed I will be cutting card stock, getting ready for the 4 stamp classes that I have this weekend.  

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

More Daisy Lane

Check out this pretty daisy card using the 'Daisy Lane' bundle!  I LOVE the new medium Daisy punch!  It is the perfect size for many uses. 

When we were on the Stampin' Up! incentive trip last month, one of our table mates each night was Lynn Feldcamp from Minnesota.  It was great getting to know her & visit each night at supper together.  I got her card in our demonstrator swap.  It had 3 daisies in a row & that card is what inspired this card.  

You can click on the 2 links below to see a couple other cards I have posted using the Daisy Lane Bundle!
CLICK HERE!
CLICK HERE!
NOTE:  If you attended one of my July monthly classes & purchased the Daisy Lane Bundle from me- then these are the 3 card kits that you will be getting from me at my August monthly classes. 

stamp set:  'Daisy Lane'
card stock:

• Thick Whisper White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" for card base
• Petal Pink- 2" strip- punch out 6 daisies & adhere 2 of them together to make 3; 4 1/4 x 3"
• Mossy Meadow- 4 x 2 3/4"
• Whisper White- 3 3/4 x 2 1/2"- stamp 3 stems on it; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Bird Ballard
ink:  Mossy Meadow
other:  Medium Daisy Punch, Gold Faceted Gems, Dimensionals, Mini Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a fun day with 5 of the kids- Brody, Drake, Trey, Masen & Ainslee.  We were outside alot!  We went to What Cheer & played in the park there, got ice cream at Walkers, had walking tacos for lunch, the 3 little ones napped & then we played outside some more.  I know I was sure tired last night.  I bet they were too.  

Deke didn't get picked for jury duty, but he wasn't striked until the end of the day.  So he worked out on the farm last night & I worked on creating swaps that I need to get done & in the mail. 

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head his courthouse office for the morning.  I'm up early to stamp until Masen & Ainslee get here & I'll then spend my day with them.  Tonight I have to work outside with Deke- sorting hogs.  Steve & Nathan are coming to help us too.  I'll then stamp when I get in from there.

Gotta run.......

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Tasteful Textures Bundle!

I LOVE it!!  Isn't this a bright & cheery card!  It could be used for many different occasions- wedding, anniversary, birthday, retirement, graduation, etc. 

This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my August monthly classes this week will be making!  

My inspiration for this class card came from a similar card with these color/layout that my friend Selene made. 

I made this a fun door fold card.  I even stamped the back side of my purple piece & it shows when the card is opened up!

This is a great bundle called- Tasteful Textures Bundle on page 135!  Check it out!!  I can see endless possibilities when creating with it!  

Don't you think that these flowers could be Poinsettia's?  My friend, Lynda, asked me if I thought they could be.  My comment back to her- was YES!  So if I did this layout in reds- I definitely think that they would look like Poinsettia's & it would be a beautiful Christmas card!  So I am going to try this sometime in the next few weeks & I'll share with you what I create.  We will then see if it does or doesn't look like Poinsettia's!

stamp set:  'Tasteful Textures'
card stock:

• Purple Posy-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8" & 6 3/8" for card base; 4 x 2 3/4"
• Highland Heather- 5 x 3 3/4"
• Gorgeous Grape- 3 x 4 1/4"
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

ink:  Gorgeous Grape
other:  Die Cutting Machine, Magnetic Platform, Tasteful Backgrounds Dies, Noble Peacock Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, 3/8" Tri-colored Purple Ribbon- 10"

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We played outside some.  And we had to go round up Cocoa again......as she has been running up to Nathan & Sarah's home- every time she isn't tied up or in her kennel.  I do not know what we are going to do with her!

Deke had a meeting last night & so when the kids went home I worked on entering orders & stamping stuff.

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse- as he is on jury duty today & they have a trial.  I'll get up early & work on stamping stuff & then head up to Nathan & Sarah's.  Nathan is out of town for work & Sarah has an early meeting- so I'll go up there & stay so that the kids can sleep in a little.  We have to be back down here by 8 though, as I'll have Manda & Steve's 3 boys today too!  Hopefully it is nice out & we can play outside!  Maybe we'll even make it to What Cheer to the bank & play in their park (which we love to do)!  Tonight when the kids are all gone home I'll be stamping!  I have several swaps I have to get created, stamped & assembled- so that I can get them in the mail!  I'll be burning the midnight oil & hopefully get alot done.

Here's to hoping we all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Daisy punch!

Check out this cute home decor that I got & decorated!  I bought this 8" cork hanging decor.  It had a heart on each side- where I put the daisies!  I thought it turned out super cute- after I added my personal touch to it!!!  

How did I do it?

• Punched out 6 daisies, using Whisper White card stock.
• Used Mini Dimensional to stick 2 of them together. 
• Used a Dimensional & stuck on the cork decor.  
• Added a Perennial Essence Center to the center of the daisies.
• Punch out 3 leaves out of Old Olive card stock.
• Using Glue Dots- added, the leaves, by tucking them in underneath the daisies.

I bought a few of these cork decors.  I decorated one for my nephew Ryan & his fiance Melanie.  We gave it to them at their couples bridal shower, that Deke & I went to on Saturday night.  Manda & Sarah both liked it- too so I made each of them one, plus one for myself!!

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Yesterday was a great day of stamping!!!  Teri had yummy treats & we had a great group that joined us!!  It was fun catching up with everyone & stamping!!  They all left with 7 cute completed cards!!   I appreciate Teri, Jenny & Dena staying to help me pick up & load my car. 

I stopped on the way home & picked up a pizza for our supper.  I answered some emails & called it a night.  I was beat!

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to get my car unloaded & work on some stamping stuff before the kids get here.  I'll spend my day with Masen & Ainslee & then the 3 Seeley boys will be here for awhile this afternoon too.  Tonight I'll be stamping- working on cards, using some new Holiday Catalog products that I got during the demonstrator pre-order!  

If you are joining me to stamp this week at my monthly classes- I've got a NEW Holiday Catalog that I'll give to you when you leave.  It is jam packed full of some awesome new things! AND you can start ordering out of it on September 4th, 2019!

If you are a customer of mine & live far away- I paid for & did the customer mailing of Holiday Catalogs for you through Stampin' Up! & you should get them by the end of this month!

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It is easy to do- click on JOIN THE FUN!  Right now there is a great special going on where you can get $155 worth of products of your choice for $99, plus tax.  WOW!  

 

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

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

Sweet Silhouette & a sneak peek!!

Oh my GOSH!!  This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me for my August monthly classes will be making!

I used the Sweet Silhouette's Dies for the tree!

AND CHECK OUT THE MOOSE!!  It is a NEW punch that will be available to purchase in the upcoming Holiday Catalog that starts on September 4th, 2019!

I masked the moon & sponged the blue background.  

The grass is from the 'Enjoy Life' stamp set.  

So what do you think?  Isn't it a great guy card!  

stamp set:  'Enjoy Life' (grass) & 'Itty Bitty Greetings'
card stock:

• Basic Black-  4 1/4 x 11"; 4 x 1"; 2" Strip; 4 1/4x 5 1/2"- cut Tree/branch out of; 3 1/4 x 4 1/2"
• Blueberry Bushel- 4 x 5 1/4"
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside words; 1" strip- stamp words onto & punch out; 4 1/4 x 3"- sponge color onto for card front

ink:  Blueberry Bushel
other:  NEW Moose Punch- available in the Holiday Catalog on 9/4/19; Classic Label Punch, ; sponge, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Sweet Silhouettes Dies

I have my monthly class in N. Liberty today.  So I still have lots I need to get finished up & packed up, so I can head up there.  Teri is our hostess today & we have a great group coming to stamp with me!  I can't wait to see everyone to share & stamp!

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

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