My February 2020 calendar page!

Here is my February 2020 calendar!  I used the 'Birds of a Feather' & 'To Every Season'- stamp sets on pages 50 & 51 in the Holiday Catalog.

I think this chicken is cute !  

Notice that I used the 3 heart image (from the 'To Every Season'), to add hearts to the page background.  And I added some Wink of Stella to them, for the added sparkle.

stamp sets:  'Birds of a Feather' & 'To Every Season'
card stock:  

• Real Red-
• Crumb Cake- 
• Whisper White-

ink:  Memento, Real Red
Stampin' Blends:  Real Red, Daffodil Delight
other:  2" Circle punch, dimensionals

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

My January 2020 calendar page!

Check out my January 2020 calendar page!  I love the way it turned out.  It is a total Susie card layout.  The snowflakes, colors, wine glass, words.....it is just all totally me. 

You can't tell by the photo, but I have added Wink of Stella to the wine glass & to the snowflakes!  I just love the added sparkle it gives to this page.  

Wow- I have 7 calendar classes coming up with the next 8 days!  I have been a busy bee!  Maybe you are signed up to join me!  I have 12 super cute pages for everyone to make & I am looking forward to seeing everyone that is coming to make these with me!  I can't wait!

I started creating calendars for all of my December stamp classes- 15 years ago!  It is an annual tradition that I have been doing each year!  And it is a favorite of many of my friends!  I love hearing from those that give these calendars- that the recipient wants to be sure that they get another one the following year!  I know I have lots & lots of cutting to get done! 

So my posts for the next few days will be short & sweet as I share projects with you.  I plan to post each day- so you'll see something new!  But I just won't have time to type much or add details right now.  Later this month I'll try to find time to go back & edit projects with supplies, etc.  If you have any questions about anything I post- don't hesitate to contact me & ask.  

Gotta run......
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A Gold Treat Box!

Do you need a cute little gift box?  Well these little pizza boxes are the perfect size to hold many smaller items!  

This is another one of the projects that everyone made with me at my Holiday Extravaganza class the end of October.  

Check out these Mini GOLD FOIL (3 1/2 x 3 1/2") boxes on page 13 in the Holiday Catalog!  

I decorated my box using the Most Wonderful Time Product Medley, that can be found on page 39 in the Holiday Catalog.  The designer paper, stamp set & die are all part of this product medley.

I added the Stitched Shapes (large circle) die & the Gold Enamel Dots too! 

This is makes an easy gift box & it is just so cute!  

Peaceful Boughs

This is a totally Susie card.  These are my colors!

This is one of the cards that everyone made at my Holiday Extravaganza class.

I stamped on labels that I bought at Dollar General.  You could do the same thing with strips of card stock.  

This z fold too- my favorite fold!  It is easy, but is different that just a plain standard fold.

stamp set:  'Peaceful Boughs'
card stock:

• Old Olive- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 2 1/8 & 4 1/4"- fold for card base; 2 3/4" strip- cut 2 pines with die; 4 1/4 x 3"
• Soft Suede- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"; 3 1/2 x 1/2" 2 3/4" strip- stamp pinecones onto & cut out with die; 2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & cut out with die
• Whisper White- 3 1/2 x 4 3/4- for inside of card

ink:  Soft Suede; Old Oliveother:  Beautiful Boughs Dies; Big Shot; Magnetic Platform; Gold Glitter Enamel Dots; Wink of Stella; Stampn' Glitter; Snowfall Accents Puff Paint; dimensionals; Labels

Nature's Beauty

 

Do you need a neat guy card?  Check out this one.  I made it with some left over pieces laying on my counter.  I like the way it turned out!  This 'Nature's Beauty' stamp set is such a neat stamp set!  It is on page 63 in the Holiday Catalog. 

Are you wondering how I made this so that the deer is standing behind the birch trees?  You can CLICK HERE TO SEE A STEP BY STEP PHOTO TUTORIAL on how I did it!

stamp set:  'Nature's Beauty'
card stock:

• Coastal Cabana-
• Crumb Cake-
• Whisper White-

ink:  Balmy Blue, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake
other:  Paper Snips (to flap the banner ends); Aqua Painter; Big Shot; Standard Platform; Woodland Embossing Folder; Sponge Brayer; dimensionals

YEAR-END SALES starts today!!

WOW, we all love great deal, so be sure you check out this Year-End Closeout SALE!  You’ll get some discounts on retiring Stampin’ Up! products, including stamp sets and items from the Holiday Catalog. The Year-End Closeout happens only once a year, so make sure you don't miss out if there is something you really want.  Shop early for the best selection! And don’t forget: This offer is while supplies last only!
This is the hostess code that you can use for this sale-  CMEUNE9F
You can order on LINE OR EMAIL ME to place your order for you!  

• You can CLICK on the links below to see the lists. 

• These lists are confusing.......and I don't know when I'll have time to retype them.  If you have any questions- please EMAIL ME. 

NOTE:  SOME OF THE BUNDLES on the retiring list are carrying over- but they will not be available at a bundle price.  That is the reason that they are on the list.  

*THE HOLIDAY CATALOG RETIRING LIST- CLICK HERE!
*THE HOLIDAY CATALOG CARRY OVER LIST- CLICK HERE!

Stampin' Up! is doing something NEW & different this year.  They will now have some Holiday-to-Holiday Catalog Carryover Products.  These products will be available from now until January 2, 2020 OR while supplies last.  They will then be brought back in the 2020 Holiday Catalog & you can purchase them again then. 

• Most Wonderful Time Product Medley- #150705
• Christmas Countdown Project Kit- #150703
• Please note: The coordinating Christmas Countdown Stamp Set- #151833-will not carry over.
• Jingle Bells Embellishments- #149598
• Snowflake Sequins Embellishments- #150443
• Feels Like Frost Specialty Designer Series Paper- #150444- SOLD OUT
• Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper- #150432
• Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper- #150429- SOLD OUT
• Christmas Gleaming Stamp Set- #150464
• Gleaming Ornament Punch Pack- #150647
• Merry Moose Stamp Set- #150494
• Moose Punch- #150652-SOLD OUT
• Gather Together Stamp Set- #150589
• Gathered Leaves Dies- #150662

Happy Shopping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Glitter Window!

Here is an elegant Christmas card, using the 'God's Peace' stamp set that is on page 28 in the Holiday Catalog. 

This is one of the cards that everyone made at my Holiday Extravaganza, the end of October.  It has a glitter window & it is a fun fold!

This is what it looks like standing up.

This is what it looks like opened up.  

The idea of using this stamp set with a glitter window, came from my demonstrator friend- Ruth Bingle that lives in California.  She sent me a card she had made & I sprung off of her idea to create this totally different card.  Thanks Ruth for the great idea!  I haven't done a glitter window for several years.  

I colored the candles/poinsettia/ribbon, using my Stampin' Blends.  Their colors are so vibrant in person, with this glitter window over it! 

stamp set:  'God's Peace'
card stock:

• Mossy Meadow- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for card base; 4 x 11"- score at 2", 3 3/4", 7 1/4" & 9"
• Cheery Cobbler- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"
• Whisper White- 1" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Classic Label Punch; 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"- for outside card layer; 3 3/4 x 3 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  Pressed Petals Specialty DSP- 1 x 4"; 1 x 4"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Cherry Cobbler, Light Mossy Meadow, Light & Dark Daffodil Delight
other:  Classic Label Punch, Big Shot, Standard Platform, Hammered Metal Embossing Folder, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles Die, dimensionals, Tear & Tape, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
MISC:  Adhesive Sheet- 3 x 3"

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Yesterday was a busy day with all of the kids, as there was no school.  When they went home last night I worked on stamping stuff!  And Deke was gone to meetings.  

This morning I'm off to Manda's house. I'll take the twins to school & spend my day with Trey & Ainslee.  Tonight the 3 Wood kids will be here all night- as Nathan & Sarah are both out of town for work meetings.  I have an eye dr appointment, so they'll be going with me.  

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

Bells Are Ringing

Do you need a cool bundle with bells in it?  This stamp set- 'Bells Are Ringing' & the coordinating Details Bells Dies- are on page 17 in the Holiday Catalog.  The stamp set has some great words for Christmas & New Years.  But this bundle would also work great for an anniversary or wedding card too!

This is one of the cards everyone made at my Holiday Extravaganza class the end of October.  

NOTE:  I used the Brightly Gleaming Specialty DSP here.  AND I'm sorry to say that it is SOLD OUT & no longer available.  

 Add this Copper Foil to this card just made it pop!

stamp set: 'Bells Are Ringing'
card stock:

• Night of Navy- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Whisper White-2 3/4" strip- die cut 2 solid image bells; 2 1/2 x 3/4"- stamp words for outside card front; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card
• Copper Foil- 5 1/2 x 1/2"; 3 3/4 x 2 3/4"; 2 1/2"- die cut 2 bells

designer paper:  Brightly Gleaming Specialty DSP- 5 x 3"- NOW SOLD OUT!
ink:  Metallic Copper- NOW SOLD OUT!
other:  Copper Star Designer Elements; Copper Trim- 7"; dimensionals; glue dots; Big Shot, Magnetic Platform; Detailed Bells Dies

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Yesterday was a fun day with our family at Disney on Ice- an annual event that we have done for years!

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I'm off to pick up the Seeley boys & the Wood kids & spend my day with all of them, as there isn't any school today.

Tonight I'll be stamping!  And Deke will be gone again.....he has 2 meetings in Fairfield tonight go to.

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

Disney On Ice

We had a fun day at Disney on Ice with family!

 

Drake, Brody, Trey, Deke, Ainslee, me & my mom

 

Drake, Brody & Trey

Masen, Drake, Brody, Trey, Deke, me, Ainslee & my mom

 

 Ainslee & Masen

Ainslee, Drake, Brody, Trey & Masen

 

 

A cute Cup of Christmas- Mug!

It is a 'Cup of Christmas' treat that I'm sharing with you today!  This is one of the projects everyone made with me at my Holiday Extravaganza the end of October! 

This stamp set- 'Cup of Christmas' is on page 34 in the Holiday Catalog.  Check it out!  The cups in this stamp set are Reversibles- which means you can turn them over, so that you can get a left handed handle image or a right handed handle image!  This is something new & so cool!

I love hot drinks- coffee, tea, hot chocolate, chai, etc.   So when I first saw this stamp set I instantly fell in love with it!  This stamp set has coordinating Cup of Cheer Dies to go with it too- Woo hoo!

Look closely at the cool whip OR marshmellows that I added to the top of the cup!  How did I make them?  I used the Scalloped Tag Punch & a 1 1/2 x  2 3/4" strip.  NOTE:  You'll need to cut it a little shorter after you punch it, before you adhere it underneath the cup.  I added Wink of Stella over the top of the the marshmellows. 

I bought the little wooden spoon on amazon......and tied it on with our pretty Red Curly Ribbon!

I shared at my class how you could add a few dimensionals along the bottom & side edges of this card & turn it into a pouch & slide a Hot Chocolate package (or another treat) into it & give it as a gift!

stamp set:  'Cup of Christmas'
card stock:

• Rel Red-5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4 & fold in half for card base- then fold top corner down at an angel; 4 1/4 x 1/2"- pop up with dimensionals- so that your spoon handle can slide down into this
• Pool Party- 3 1/2" strip- die cut circle
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card; 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Timeless Label Punch; 2" strip- stamp cup onto & die cut out; 2 3/4 x 1 1/2"- punch end with Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, cut a little off the bottom & adhere to the back side of the cup, add Wink of Stella- for your marshmellows or cool whip!

designer paper:  Let it Snow Specialty DSP- 4 x3"
ink:  Real Red
other:  Red Curly Ribbon- 8", Timeless Tag Punch, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Shape Dies (large Circle), Cup of Cheer Dies, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Wink of Stella, dimensionals, glue dots

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Yesterday was a fun day of stamping with some of my Iowa Inkers team that could join me to stamp!!  They all went home with 7 cute cards, made using NEW Mini & Sale-a-bration products!  I'll share all of these cards with you, within the next few weeks here on my blog!

Last night we went to Manda & Steve's home to visit & eat supper together, along with Nathan & Sarah's family.  We visited & watch the Home Alone movie together!  I am not sure what is funnier- the movie or listening to everyone laughing as we were watching it!  When we got home, Deke & I watched a cute Christmas movie on the Hallmark station.  I slept so good last night!  I was just beat- as I had had a great, but very busy day& not much sleep the night before. 

Today we are soon headed out to go pick up my mom & then meet our family in Des Moines.  Nathan, Sarah & family; Manda, Steve & boys; Deke & I; my mom; and our nephew Josh, Kacie & kids- are all going to see Disney on Ice this afternoon!  It will be lots of fun!  This is an annual event that we have done for many years, together as a family!  I know I'm excited to see it!  And the kids are all super excited too!

Tonight when we get home Deke will be working late on the farm & I'll be stamping!  I have LOTS to get picked up & put away from yesterday's team meeting.  As I have a whole house full of kids tomorrow (no school)- so have lots to get done before then!

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

Simple Saturday!!

Today it is simple Saturday!  And I have another sneak peek for you- using the 'Timeless Tulip' stamp set & coordinating punch.  They will be available on January 3rd, in the NEW Mini Catalog!  

You know how I love punches.....so I'm super excited about this awesome new bundle!  And I've been having fun creating with it. 

This 'Timeless Tulips' stamp set, is a dis"ink"tive stamp!  Check out the detail in the stamp image!!  WOW!

I love playing with new products when I get them!  It makes me feel like a kid in a candy store!  It is so much fun!

stamp set:  'Timeless Tulips'
card stock:

• Cherry Cobbler- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
• Old Olive- 4 1/4 x 2 1/4"; 4 1/4 x 3/4"
• Whisper White- 4 x 2"- stamp stem & one leaf on this; 2 1/4" strip- stamp tulip & leaf on this & punch out

designer paper:  Wrapped in Plaid dsp- 5 1/4 x 2"
ink:  Cherry Cobbler & Old Olive
other:  Tulip Punch, Basic Pearls, dimensionals

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Yesterday was a long & busy day!  I created cards every spare minute I had.  And then I worked on the farm late last night.  When I got back in the house, I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock!  And today is gonna be another busy day!  As I have my Iowa Inkers Team Get-to-gether here at our home.  I'll be sharing things from On Stage with them!  I have lots of projects for them to make while they are here too, using new products!!  It will be a fun day of sharing & stamping with them!

Gotta run.....

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

SUSIE

LOTS of Tulips- a sneak peek!

Check out this beautiful card!  This is one that was one of the make & takes that I made at On Stage. We used NEW upcoming Mini Catalog products to create it!

Check out these gorgeous tulips & the coordinating punch!  Aren't they just so pretty!  

The punch matches the large tulip & the popped up leaf.  The little tulips I had to fussy cut out using my Paper Snips!

I stamped the pieces for this card at On Stage, but assembled my card at home.  I added some ribbon & an extra little strip of card stock to it- so make it more of a Susie card.  

If you look closely at the tulips, can you tell that I added some Wink of Stella to all of them for some added sparkle?

This card reminds me of my Grandma Cox.  She had a beautiful tulip garden in her yard.  Oh how I have so many fond memories of staying at my Grandma's farm.  I sure hope our grandkids can say that about us someday!

stamp set:  'Timeless Tulips'
card stock:

• Pear Pizzazz- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold for card base
• Rococo Rose- 5 1/2 x 1/2"
• Whisper White- 2" strips for tulip, leaves & words; 5 1/2 x 3 1/2"- stamp stems, leaves & tulips on this for card front; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

inks:  Pear Pizzazz & Rococo Rose
other:  Rococo Rose Scalloped Linen Ribbon- 4" & 2 1/2"- just scalloped edge & tie in knot; Timeless Tag Punch (and I trimmed a little off of the top & bottom of this to make it more curved & oval shaped); dimensionals; Wink of Stella; Tear & Tape; Tulip Punch

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Yesterday was a busy day of cooking, stamping & being with family!  We enjoyed our lunch & afternoon with my family for a huge Thanksgiving dinner! 

I will be stamping all day today, getting ready for my team meeting that I have tomorrow, here at our home.  Tonight I'll be a farmer.  We load hogs at 6:00 p.m. & then some more at 10:00 p.m.- so I'll be going outside to help Deke.

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

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!
I hope you all have a very blessed day with family & friends on this special holiday. 

stamp set:  'Gather Together'
card stock:

• Pretty Peacock-
• Cajun Craze-
• Early Espresso-
• Whisper White-

designer paper:  Come To Gather
ink:  Sahara Sand, Cajun Craze, Pretty Peacock
other:  Big Shot, Standard Platform, Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder, Magnetic Platform, Gathered Leaves Dies, Frosted Bouquet, Linen Thread, Holiday Rhinestones, dimensionals, Glue Dots

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We are going to Beckie & Dan's (my sister & brother-in-laws) for lunch today!  Many of our family will be there! 

Thank you for stamping with me & reading my blog!  I love sharing & stamping with each of you!  You are all one of the many blessings in my life!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

The 2019 Year-End SALE is coming up!

The Year-End Closeout Event Is Almost Here

Stampin’ Up!’s Year-End Closeout is almost here! Beginning December 3re, 2019 and while supplies last!  You can save big on a selection of retiring and surplus items including holiday catalog items, stamp sets, and Paper Pumpkin past kits.

Be sure you shop early to avoid missing out! Supplies are limited and popular items will sell out quickly.

This amazing sale ends on January 2nd, 2020. Be sure you check in with me on December 3rd, 2019 to learn more.  So stay tuned........I will share more as I find out information on it.

This is the hostess code that you can use for this sale-  B6NUG6FB

More Modern Heart!

I decided to create, using the Modern Heart stamp set again.  This time it was for a couple of anniversary cards.  As Nathan & Sarah had an anniversary last week!  And Uncle Jerry & Aunt Kathy are celebrating one this week!  

The card I'm sharing today is actually the one I sent to Nathan & Sarah, but the one I made for Uncle Jerry & Aunt Kathy is very similar. 

stamp set:  'Modern Heart' & 'Well Said'
card stock:

• Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 1 1/2" strip- die cut words "Happy"; 3/4" x 1 3/4"strip- layer behind words.
• Whisper White- 1/2" x 1 1/2"- stamp words "birthday" onto this; 3 3/4 x 5"- for outside layer of card; 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card

ink:  Real Red
other:  Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon- 9", Red Rhinestones, Wink of Stella, Paper Snips, dimensionals, glue dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  Last night we all went to Ottumwa to our annual Movie Night.  We went to see Frozen II.  I think the kids all liked it alot & us moms, but I am not sure any of the dad's liked it.  The music & outfits & scenery in it were just amazing!  I would like to watch it again.  I am sure we'll buy it on Netflix when we can.  

There is no school today & I have the day off of work!  I have LOTS of cooking for tomorrow & stamping for my class I have this weekend to get done.  

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE