Double Point Fold card

Last week I needed a sympathy card to send to one of my downline, Von- as her sister had passed away.  I wanted to send her a special card.....and this is what I ended up making for her.

Check out the fun double point fold I did here on the ends, using DSP!

How did I do the fold?

1.  Take a piece of DSP- 4 x 3"- score along the 3" side at 1", turn & mark the 2" (center) on the 4" side.  NOTE:  You need 2 of these pieces- one for each end of the card. 
 
2.  I then just folded down the corner from the 2" center point mark, to the scored line.  I did this both corners of the DSP. 

This is what it looks like when I folded the DSP point that I used on the card.

 

3.  Fold the points like shown here. 

4.  Add adhesive like shown here.

5.  Adhere the both points to both ends of a card base that is 4 x 5 1/4". 

6.  Then adhere it to a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2" card base.

7.  Add the layers of card stock & decorate as desired. 

I think it turned out really pretty!  What do you think?
 
stamp set:  'Kindness & Compassion'
card stock:

• Mossy Meadow- 5 1/2 x 4 1/4"; 2" strip (for leaves), 2 1/2" strip for Label die
• Crumb Cake- 5 1/4 x 4"; 2" strip for Label die
• So Saffron- 2" strip- punch out 4 daisies, 2 3/4" strip for Label die

designer paper:  Pressed Petals Specialty DSP
ink:  Mossy Meadow
other:  Medium Daisy Punch, Magnolia Lane Ribbon, Perennial Essence Floral Centers,  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Nested Labels Dies, dimensionals, glue dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids & then I helped Deke outside with the hogs last night.  When we got in I made a late supper, answered emails & worked on orders from my class.  And Deke watched the Cubs play. 

This morning we are both up early.  Deke has an early meeting at 8:30 in Sigourney.  And then another one this afternoon in Mt. Pleasant.  I'll leave at 6:30, as Manda has an early meeting today too.  I'll take the 3 Seeley boys to school & then spend my day with Masen & Ainslee.  Today is my mom's birthday, so we will run in town & eat lunch with her, my aunt, one of my sisters & a couple of my nieces.  The 4 boys will ride the bus here after school.  We will then go to the twins football game.  

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A fall tree using the Snow Front stamp set!

So......on this card I thought outside the box!  I was inspired by some junk mail that I got the other day.  It had a tree on it.  And I thought- oh I could make a tree with my stamps!!! 

 This tree is kind of a modern & different one.  But can you believe that I used the 'Snow Front' stamp set on page 45 in the Holiday Catalog to make it!  And the leaves are from the Apple Builder Punch.   I thought it turned out to be a fun fall card!

Since I was needing a sympathy card - I thought this would work out great for that!!

This is a center cut out fold.  And I used the Wrapped in Plaid DSP on page 14 in the Holiday Catalog with it. 

So what do you think?  

stamp sets:  'Snow Front & 'Itty Bitty Greetings'
card stock:

• Shaded Spruce-
• Granny Apple Green-
• Crushed Curry-
• Pumpkin Pie-
• Whisper White- 
• Early Espresso-

designer paper:  Wrapped in Plaid
ink:  Shaded Spruce & Early Espressoother:  Apple Builder Punch (for the leaves), Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals

Here is a photo I took of the junk mail I got that was my inspiration for this fall card.  

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  We were outside for a little bit in the morning.  The big boys all rode the bus here after school.  We then picked up the 3 Wood kids & met the 3 Seeley boys, their Seeley grandparents & Sarah's parents- at the school.  We had pizza for grandparents, that was sponsored by the PTO.  After supper the kids played at the school on the playground.  We then went to B's Sweet Treats for ice cream & played in the city park.  We sat around the campfire at Nathan & Sarah's for awhile & visited when we took the kids home.  It was a fun night!  

This morning I'm up early to work on farm bookwork.  I'll then head to town to Manda's.  I'll take the twins to school & come home to spend my day with Trey & Ainslee.  Tonight when the kids go home, I have to help Deke outside with sortinghogs.  And then I have lots to get caught up on inside. 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Nature's Beauty- deer

There are soooo many new things in the Holiday Catalog that I like & my wish list is so long!!  Is your wish list huge too?

I played around with some new products from the Holiday Catalog when I made this card.  
 
Check out the cute deer!!  It is from the 'Nature's Beauty' stamp set on page 63.  
 
Do you like these Birch trees?  I did them by using the new Basic pattern Decorative "Tree" Mask on page 35.  Isn't that cool!!  I think they turned out great!! 

How did I do the trees?

1. Lay the tree mask over a piece of Crumb Cake card stock, using washi tape in the corner to hold the mask down, so it wouldn't move.
2. Ink a sponge dauber in Soft Suede ink & rub over the top of the stencil openings to make the tree image show onto the Crumb Cake piece of card stock.  
3. Ink the Birch background stamp, using Early Espresso ink & stamped over the Tree mask- pressing down firmly- so that the lines transfer over the sponge tree image.  
4. NOTE. Some of the lines didn't turn out as dark as I wanted them from the Birch background stamp- onto the stenciled tree.  So I used my Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker & lightly drew some of the missing lines in the Birch tree.

Here is the Birch tree stencil & the Birch tree stamp- that I combined together to make this stenciled tree image. 

stamp sets:  'Nature's Beauty', 'Gather Together' & 'Itty Bitty Birthdays'
card stock:

• Crumb Cake- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" for card base; 5 1/4 x 2 3/4"
• Early Espresso- 4 x 5 1/4"; 4 x 1"
• Cajun Craze-  2 3/4" strip (stamp leaves on), 4 x 1/2"
• Whisper White- 3" strip (stamp deer on to)

inks:  Early Espresso, Soft Suede
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Soft Suede, Light Crumb Cake
Stampin' Write Marker:  Early Espresso
other: Burlap, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Shapes (Oval), Gathered Leaves Dies, Cup of Cheer Dies (for tag), Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Wink of Stella

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This has been a wild, crazy & busy weekend.  We were going 100 mph & I didn't get hardly any sleep.  But it all worked out good- thankfully!

On Saturday, Ryan & Melanie's wedding celebration was wonderful!  The rain didn't damper the day- it just made is a little soggy.  They are a very special couple & I am so glad that we could help with their party.  Deke & I did the cheesy potatoes & shredded pork meat for their reception party.  It was so great to see so many friends & family!

Then yesterday I had my September monthly stamp class in North Liberty!  We had a great group join me!!  It was a fun day!  Brooke was our hostess.  She had yummy treats & was lots of help.  I appreciated all the help in setting & cleaning up from Brooke, Teri, Dena & Jenny!  Their help was greatly appreciated!!  I was beat last night when I got home. 

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse for his week board meeting.  I'm up early to walk & unload my card full of stamp stuff (from yesterday's class).  I'll then head to town to Manda's to get the boys up, feed them breakfast & take the 3 Seeley boys to school.  I'll then get Masen & Ainslee & spend my day with them.  The 4 boys- Brayden, Brody, Drake & Trey will ride the bus here after school.  Tonight Deke & I picking up all of the 5 boys at their homes & then we are meeting Doug & Julie (Sarah's parents) & Mark & Becky (Steve's parents).  We are all going to the PTO Pizza for Grandparents supper at the school together & then to B's Sweet Treats for ice cream afterwards!  When we get home I'll work on placing orders & stamping stuff.

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

SUSIE

Fall Wreath

This is a neat wreath!!  I used products from the Holiday Catalog to make it!  Check out the 'Seasonal Wreath' stamp set on page 59.  And the 'To Every Season' Bundle on pages 50 & 51!!  Yup- this leaf has a coordinating punch!  Yay!!!

I love fall!!!And I think this wreath turned out really pretty!

I'll update this post with more information tomorrow.....

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

Merry Moose!

I love this moose stamp set- 'Merry Moose'.  I love that it has a coordinating punch that goes with it.  

Check out the NEW Ice Stampin' Glitter & Shimmery Crystal affected that I added for the snow!

The checked DSP is from the Toile Tidings DSP.  I really like it!

stamp set:
card stock:
designer paper:
ink:
other:

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Yesterday was a long day that started out early with selling hogs.  It was another gorgeous day & we were outside some & got meat from the locker.  Trey & Drake rode the bus here after school.  So it was good to see them.  Brody has his yearly Neuro appointment & got a good report.  I burnt the midnight oil stamping & cooking 3 roasters of pork.  We have a busy weekend with my nephew's wedding & my monthly N. Liberty stamp class.  

Gotta run......I'll update with more info soon.

I hope you have a SENSATATIONAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Library Books

Look at this new Ornate Frames Die!!  WOW.......it could go with so many different things!  But it is part of the Monster Bash Suite!  They are all so pretty!!!  I love the various sizes & shapes of them.  And I love the scroll images around the outside edge of many of them.  You can use these new Ornate Dies with any images!  Many other images are the right size to work perfectly with these!

It is hard to tell by the photo, but I used the gorgeous Basic Black 3/8" Scalloped Edge Ribbon to tie this bow.  It is so soft & to pretty!!  It too is very versatile & can be used with anything that you are needing black ribbon for.  It is very elegant!

The library books on this DSP are pretty cool!!!  And the color in this DS are great for fall!  So they could be used for things other than just Halloween.

Do you want to know about another COOL NEW PRODUCT?  We now have Black Stampin' Dimensionals.  They come in an assorted pkg with 200 of the regular size & 200 of the mini size.  WOO HOO!!!  I think these are such a great new thing!

*For all customers that place an order with me this month, I will email you a 5 card Monster Bash PDF Tutorial.  It has all of the supplies, measurements & step by step instructions on how to make all of the cards.  And the best part about it is that you can use the layouts & combine any stamp set & supplies with it.  It is just a great idea resource to have.  

stamp set:  Monster Bash
card stock:

• Soft Suede- 4 ¼” x 11”, score and fold at 5 ½”, 1 ½” strip 
• Basic Black 2 ¾” strip 
• Crushed Curry– ½” x 5”, 2 ½” strip

designer paper; Monster Bash -4” x 4”- diagonal cut top right corner off to be 3” on right side edge.
ink:  Memento
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Ornate Frame Dies, Basic Black 3/8" Scalloped edge Ribbon, Monster Bash Enamel Shapes (Skull), Black Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We went to What Cheer to the bank & then played in the park over there!  When everyone was gone late yesterday afternoon- I ran a crock pot to my sister, for her to borrow.  And then Deke & I went to Osky to deposit a hog check & get groceries.  It was late by the time I got all of the groceries put away & answered emails.  

This morning we are up at 5 am to mark, sort & load hogs.  I'll spend my day with Masen & Ainslee.  We are going to head over to the locker here pretty soon to pick up some meat.  The Seeley boys will ride the bus here after school.  Tonight when everyone has gone home, I'll be stamping!   

Gotta run......

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

SUSIE

A cute Mummy!

I love Halloween.......and this new Monster Bash Suite is full of great new products- many of which aren't just for Halloween!  You can check out this suite on pages 52-54 in the Holiday Catalog. 

Check out all of these NEW things in this Monster Bash Suite that  I used on this card-

• Monster Bash DSP-
• Coffin Treat Box (lid)-
• Ornate Frames Die-
• Every Season Punch Pack- small bat punch
• Silver Shimmery Ink Pad-
• Stylish Scrolls Embossing Folder-
• Black Dimensionals 
• Basic Black 3/8" Scalloped Edge Ribbon-

So what do you think of this card?  Do you think he is a cute little mummy?  

stamp set:  Spooktacular Bash
card stock:

• Basic Black- 8 1/2 x 5 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" for card base; 1" strip (to punch out 3 bats)
• Basic Gray- 4 x 5 1/4"; 4 1/4 x 1"
• Whisper White- 1 3/4" strip
• Silver Foil Sheet- 2 1/4"

designer paper:  Monster Bash DSP- 5 1/4 x 1"; 4 x 1"
ink:  Memento & Silvery Shimmer Pad
Stampin' Blends- Smoky Slate Combo Blends
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Ornate Frames Die, Standard Plate, Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder, Banner Triple Punch, Coffin Treat Box, Tear & Tape, Every Season Punch Pack (Small Bat Punch), Sponge Dauber, Black Dimensionals, Glue Dots

I made a PDF tutorial with 5 different cute Halloween cards on it.  I have all of the supplies, supplies numbers & step by step instructions on this PDF.  This way you can copy & make all of my cards.  For all of you that place an order with me in September, I'll email you my PDF.  Even if you don't order anything from this Monster Bash Suite, you can copy the layout ideas with other products.

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  Last night we went to Brody& Drake's football game.  I worked on farm bookwork all night when we got home.

This morning I'm headed out to Manda's.  I'll take the twins to school & spend my day with Trey & Ainslee.  As Masen has his first day of pre-school today.  Tonight I'm going to get the food for Ryan & Melanie's wedding.  And hopefully I'll still have some energy to stamp a bit when I get home.

I hope you have a GREAT Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Designer Paper- Buy 3 Get 1 FREE!!! It starts today!!! September 4th- 30th, 2019!

By popular demand, Stampin’ Up! is bringing back the Designer Series Paper Sale! During September 4–30, you can buy three packages of select Designer Series Paper, and get one FREE!

Here are the details:

• Sale Dates:  September 4–30
  • Order Deadline:  September 30, 2019; 11:50 pm (MT)
• Only Designer Series Papers listed in the table below qualify for this promotion. You may mix and match papers from any of the listed papers.
• There is no limit to how many times participants can buy three packages of Designer Series Paper, and get one free during this sale.
• In the online ordering system, when three qualifying Designer Series Paper packs are entered, a prompt to add a free Designer Series Paper will appear.
• In the online store, if a you order four packages of the same qualifying Designer Series Paper, you will need to enter three together and then order the fourth free item separately.
• Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit does not qualify for this sale.
• Designer Series Paper ordered with Stampin’ Rewards does not qualify for this sale.

Here are the Designer Series Paper Packs included in the sale:

#149100	166	PERENNIAL ESSENCE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50
#149443	166	SEE A SILHOUETTE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50
#149481	167	COME SAIL AWAY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50
#149484	165	MAGNOLIA LANE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50
#149488	165	GARDEN LANE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50
#149489	165	FOLLOW YOUR ART DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50
#149497	165	WOVEN THREADS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50
#149589	166	DINOROAR DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50
#149592	166	BIRD BALLAD DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$11.50
#149500	167	PRESSED PETALS SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$14.50

More 'Frosted Foliage'

This is a NEW stamp set in the Holiday Catalog on pages 40-41.  It is called- 'Frosted Foliage'. Look how I used it here when creating this card.  

I also used the coordinating framelits called- Frosted Frames Dies.  I cut these words 2 times, using the Square Frames Die- so that I could get this Rectangle shape.

Check out the Z fold......here it is standing up. 

I made this card especially for my friend Julie.  She loves purple!  

I just wanted to share how this stamp set is suppose to be a Christmas stamp set, but look how you can use it for an all occasions card.

The card that I posted  yesterday was made using this same stamp set! CLICK HERE TO SEE IT!  I used the exact same layout too.  And just look how different they are!
 
stamp set:  'Frosted Foliage' & 'Seasonal Wreaths'
card stock:

• Basic Black-
• Whisper White-
• Gorgeous Grape-

ink:  Memento
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Frosted Frames Dies, Monster Bash Enamel Dots, Basic Black 3/8" Scalloped Edge Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  It was so nice out (a little hot), but we were outside most of the morning & afternoon too!  The teachers had in service day- so there was no school.

Last night Steve, Nathan & I helped Deke on the farm, to sort pigs.  When I got in I worked on farming bookwork.  

This morning I'm up early to walk & head to town to Manda's.  I'll take the boys to school.  Today is Trey's first day of pre-school!!  (I can not believe it!!)  I'll hurry home to get Masen & Ainslee & spend my day with them.  Tonight the twins have a football game that we'll go to.  And I hope to have enough energy to burn the midnight oil stamping when we get home.

WISHING you a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

The September Paper Pumpkin Kit!

OH MY GOSH!!!!!

I LOVE THIS!

Look at this totally adorable Haunted House!

It is made as an alternative project with the September Paper Pumpkin kit!

I can't wait to get mine & make it!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO MY PAPER PUMPKIN STORE & SIGN UP TO GET YOURS!

Stampin' Up! has told us that the September kit will help you make 20 Halloween treat boxes. But what if you are thinking "outside the box"? How about "with the box"? The spooky possibilities are endless! We created this haunted house with the special-edition box and other contents from the kit to give you a spooky sneak at what's to come inside the Bone Appétit kit. Don't miss it! Subscribe by September 10, 2019.

Frosted Foliage

You know I love fall!!  

So I took this stem of 'berries' & made them look fall like!  

I used the Holiday Catalog stamp set- 'Frosted Berries' on pages 40-42.

AND TOMORROW- 

Wednesday, 9/4/19- is the first day that you can 

order from the Holiday Catalog!

WOO HOO!!!!

I did an ombre of colors, from light to dark on the berries.

I colored them with my Stampin' Blends.

And I added some Wink of Stella over the top of them.

My demonstrator friend LeeAnn made a card similar to this layout, 

using the August Paper Pumpkin kit.  

I just wanted to share how versatile this Christmas set can be by making it 

into a fall card.  

stamp set:  'Frosted Foliage' & 'Seasonal Wreaths'

card stock:

• Crumb Cake- 
• Cajun Craze-
• Whisper White-

ink:  Memnto

Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Pumpkin Pie, Light & Dark Cajun Craze

other:  Detailed Trio Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Monster Bash Enamel Shapes (black circle), Burlap Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Paper Snips

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Yesterday I worked on stamping stuff almost all day/night.  We did run up to eat supper with Nathan & Sarah.  Deke stayed to watch the Boone Nationals Racing on TV & I came back home to stamp.

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to work on finishing up some swaps that I need to get mailed & then off to get the boys.  Today is a teachers in service day- so all the kids will spend the day with me.  Tonight I'll be helping Deke outside with the hogs.  And if I have any energy left when I get in tonight- I hope to stamp.

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

Some 1st day of school pictures!

 

Brody & Drake- They begin 2nd grade!

 

Brayden begins 6th grade!

An apple with a worm-

Here are Brody & Drake's birthday cards!  Their BD theme was bugs........so I thought that they would like this!  It warmed my heart as I asked Brody what he thought of the card & he replied back- "I like it better than the money"- which was a $50 bill.  SO that was cool!

I just love this Apple Builder Punch!  I have used it alot already!  My mind just spins with ideas for using it!  I absolutely love that it can be used as a pumpkin too!  You'll have to look back through my blog posts the past couple of weeks- as I have several cards made with it!

Isn't it cute how this leaf has the bite out of it.  I love the smile on the worms face!  These colors are bright & cheery & make me think of a picnic. 

This new plaid DSP - called Toile & Tidings, just worked perfectly with pulling this card all together.  

stamp set:  'Wiggle Worm' & 'Harvest Hellos'
card stock:

• Old Olive-
• Real Red-
• So Saffron-
• Whisper White-

designer paper:  Toile & Tidings DSP
ink:  Mementoother:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Wiggly Bugs dies, Stitched Shapes dies (circle), Apple Builder Punch, 1/2" Circle punch, Clear Epoxy Droplets, dimensionals, Glue dots

This is what it looks like when opened up!

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Yesterday was a full day.  I got up early yesterday morning to make these cards for the twins & bake their birthday cake.  And then headed out the door.  Our day was then spent with family!!  Several in my family went to church in Gibson & listened to my nephew Ben Schmidt, do the sermon.   He did a great job & there were several people there that I hadn't seen for many years.  I use to go to that church with my Great-Grandma Fern White.  It brought back many memories. 

Then we went to Lake Belva Deer & celebrated the twins birthday!!  We had yummy oreo desserts & chocolate sheet cake!!  Deke & I ran home to chore & then back out to eat supper with them & sit around the campfire last night visiting.  It was a great day!

Here is a great picture of Steve with the 3 boys camping this weekend.  They are getting so big!  Steve had his birthday on Saturday & yesterday we celebrated Brody & Drake's birthday with family & friends (which was actually on the 29th).  

I hope you have a very special day on this Labor Day Holiday! 
I'm off to stamp all day/night!
Later.
Hugs-
SUSIE

Monster Bash Suite

Humm........yesterday I had fun making some Halloween cards!  This is a fun new suite!!  It is has many great products that coordinate together!

Check out this Monster Bash suite on pages 52-54 in the Holiday Catalog! I love all of the products in it! 

Isn't this little vampire cute!!  And what about this adorable DSP! 

Wait until you see the dies that coordinate with this stamp set.  They are super cool!!!  Check out them & let me know what you think of them!

They will go great with so many different stamp sets.....and aren't Halloween images at all, other than they coordinate with the images in this set. 

stamp set:  'Spooktacular Bash'
card stock:

• Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 2 1/4" strip
• Real Red- 2 1/4 x 2 1/4"
• Whisper White- 1 3/4" strip, 1" strip, 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of the card

designer paper:  Monster Bash
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Real Red
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Ornate Frames Dies, Monster Bash Enamel Shapes, Stitched Shapes (Circle) die, Basic Black 3/8" Scalloped Edge Ribbon, Black Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday I literally worked on stamping stuff & stamped all day!  I made some Halloween cards & a tutorial to go with them!  They all turned out cute!

Everyone went racing last night & Ainslee stayed home with me.  We went & got ice cream & watched a movie, read some books & colored/drew.  

This morning I'm up early to get a Birthday Cake made for the twins & their birthday cards too!  I'm then going to Gibson (my home town) to church to listen to my nephew, Ben do the sermon.  I'll hurry home & we have the twins birthday party at the Lake this afternoon.  

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs-
SUSIE

Sweet Pumpkin!

It is simple Saturday.....or that is was I trying to do when I created this card. 
I am not sure that this is super simple, but I love the way it turned out!
I am such a fall lover!  And with the cooler temps we've had lately.....
it feels like fall already (which I am lovin')!

So today I'm sharing another card I made this morning using the  
'Harvest Hellos' stamp set!

WOW- I used the NEW Apple Builder Punch to cut out my pumpkin!

I stamped everything here using the NEW Copper Metallic ink!

Look at this NEW little leaf punch!!  

It is from the Every Seasons Punch Pack (snowflakes, heart, bat & leaf)

- pg. 50 in the NEW Holiday Catalog.

This leaf punch isn't suppose to coordinate with the leaf in this

'Harvest Hellos' stamp set......but it works great!!  

It punches most of the leaf out- except a little bit on the bottom of it- 
which doesn't even show. 

I had a hard time trying to decide what color this Come to Gather DSP was.  

I ended up using the Gray Granite with it & think it looks perfect!
(I tried Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate & Sahara Sand & none of them looked good.)

stamp set:  'Harvest Hellos'
card stock:

• Cajun Craze-2" strip, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2'- score at 4 1/4" for card base
• Mossy Meadow- 3/4" strip- stamp leaves onto & punch out with leaf punch
• Early Espresso- 1/2" strip- punch out pumpkin stem
• Gray Granite-  3" strip- cut out large Stitched Shape largest square
• Whisper White-  2" strip- stamp words & punch out with 1 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/4" strip- cut out Stitched Shapes 2nd to largest square

designer paper:  Come to Gather DSP
ink:  Copper Metallic
other:  Apple Builder Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Every Season Punch Pack (small leaf), Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Shapes Die (squares), dimensionals, Glue Dots

So leave me a message & let me know what you think of this card.
You can also check out these other cards I have previously posted using this Apple Builder Punch!

• An Apple
• A Pumpkin 

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Yesterday was a very long day.  It started out early with selling hogs!  And then it was a busy day with the kids.  The 3 big boys got of of school early, so they were here about 2:15.  We played outside most of the day.....it was another gorgeous day!

Last night we went to the races.  Deke, me & Deke's brother (Doug)- all headed to Columbus Junction, following Nathan, Sarah & the kids, who took the truck/trailer/race car.  There were 18 stock cars there.  Nathan won his heat!  He was leading the main & got hit in the back end going into turn 1 (which made him spin).   I thought he was going to roll.  Thankfully while he was sitting there during that caution, no one hit him as they were coming around the corner.  He had to go to the back of the field on the restart & they also sent the guy that hit him to the back too.  You could tell that he was mad, as he went from the tail up to 5th place.  He was flying & looked good.  Then with only 3 laps to go, on a restart (due to caution caused by someone else)- his front right tie rod broke & he had to pull in- so he didn't finish the race!  Such a bummer!!!  But thankfully no one got hurt & the car wasn't torn up.  It was late when we got home & we went right to bed.  

This morning I was up early to get this card created for today's blog post.  I have LOTS of stamping I have to get done today.  Tonight the guys are racing again......but I am going to stay home & get caught up on things here.  So I pray I good mojo & I get alot done today!!

Gotta run......

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