This weeks- 'WEEKLY DEALS January 13-19, 2015!

Check out this COOL card!

Woo Hoo!  Here is a fun stand up BOX card that was one of my January class cards.  We stamped with the new Color Box Chalk ink pads onto the new Chalkboard Paper.  Isn't it cool!

Here is what the card looks like when it is closed.  Check out the cute bow made with the New Bow Builder punch!  And don't you just love this confetti designer paper too!  

This card lays folds down and lays flat for easy mailing.  

And it is adorable when it stands up isn't it!

I will update this post sometime soon with a supply list.  I have a super buys week this week!  I'll be posting photos of new projects every day- but I won't be taking the time to do the supplies until later this week.  I hope you understand.

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Last night Brayden & Nathan were here.  I worked outside a bit and then spent the rest of the night entering orders and working on Stampin' Up! things burning the midnight oil.  This morning I'm off to pick up the boys.  We are going to run up to visit Deke's parents for a bit, as yesterday was his mom's birthday.  I know she'll enjoy getting to see the boys.  Then I'm a farmer again tonight when the boys go home.  We will be selling 2 semi loads of hogs.  It will be another late night out on the farm with Deke.  And it is going to be a cold one again too.

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

'Celebrate Today'!

WOW!  What an elegant balloon card created with the awesome new 'Celebrate Today' stamp set & coordinating balloon framelit!  Isn't it just super cute!!  I got a card similar to this in a swap from Raedean Shibata.  I loved her idea!  So I cased it, changing it some and came up with this.  Everyone joining me for my monthly card classes got to make this card this past week!

 I will update this post sometime soon with the supplies I used to create it.

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I headed out early yesterday morning for my 2 stamp classes that I had in Cedar Rapids.  It was a fun day!  I think everyone attending liked the option to be able to come either for the morning or afternoon session.  We'll continue doing this for the next couple months on a trial basis to see if it is something we'll implement full time or not.

I got back to Sigourney about 6:45 last night and went right to Nathan's house.  He and Sarah made supper for us all.  The Deke and the Seeley's were already there when I got there.  So we enjoyed a fun evening with our family together.  I was beat last night when I  finally got home and I was actually in bed shortly after 11 (which is early for me).

I'm off this morning to pick up the 3 Seeley boys.  We'll go pick up Brayden and we'll take him to school.  Then well head out to our house for the day.  Deke has a meeting this morning and we'll then be working on the farm tonight.

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!
hugs!
SUSIE

A Occasions Catalog & Sale-a-bration Catalog Combo!

Hello!
Here is another beautiful flower card that I LOVE!  These colors are bright, cheery & springy!  There are alot of new products here from the Occasions & Sale-a-bration Catalogs!  This is one of my January class cards.  Are you signed up to come to one of my stamp classes today & making this card with me?

I shadow stamped (restamped my flower image again before reinking it) to make the 2nd flower a lighter color.  This is a great way to get a lighter and darker shade of the exact same color by just using one color of ink pad!  So I only used 2 ink pads when creating this one card- even though it looks like I used more.  I used Calypso Coral and  Wild Wasbi.   Check out the new Flower Medallion Punch.  Woo hoo!  I love it when Stampin' Up! makes punches to coordinate with our stamp sets.  And this punch not only coordinates with this stamp set- 'Crazy About You', but it also coordinates with another new stamp set in the Occasions Catalog called- 'Petal Potpourri'.  I am also a huge fan of this years Sale-a-bration Designer Paper Package called- Best Year Ever.  It is very versatile and the colors are just amazing together.  

stamp sets: 'Crazy About You' & 'Simply Wonderful' (SAB)
card stock:  Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride, Whisper White
designer paper:  Best Day Ever (SAB)
ink pads: Calypso Coral, Wild Wasabi
supplies:  Petite Petals Punch, Flower Medallion Punch, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Basic Pearls, Best Day Ever (SAB) ribbon, Scalloped Edge Border Punch

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Wow!  I had a busy day yesterday- but enjoyed having coffee and catching up with my friends- Donna and Phyllis yesterday morning for coffee.  Then Manda and I spent the afternoon with Sarah, her mom and the other bridesmaids- trying on dresses for Nathan and Sarah's wedding.  The dresses are all picked out, measured for the sizes everyone needs and we are ready to order them!  They are beautiful!  

When I got home about 6, I made supper for Deke and then spent the rest of the night and into the wee hours this morning cutting card stock and finishing getting ready for my big classes that I am having today!!  I'm EXCITED that we are trying something new.  I'm having 2 hostesses and 2 separate class sessions today (one this morning and one this afternoon).  I'll be seeing Michele and Karen and many of my friends/customers soon!  We are also going to have some new stampers and some old stampers too, that will be joining us!  I can't wait for everyone to see the 6 cards that they'll be making.  I'm looking forward to spending my whole day stamping with everyone!!

Ok......I am ff to bed for a few hours.  I'll rise early this morning, load the car and head out!  My first stamp class starts at 10 and it is in Cedar Rapids- which is about 1 1/2 hours away from our home.  I have a long day ahead of me- but I'm looking forward to it!

I am so thankful that today the weather is going to be a little warmer and it is actually going to be above freezing for a change!!  WOWSER!!!

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Sunday!!!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Sale-a-bration 'Lotus Bossom' stamp set-

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this new 'Lotus Blossom' stamp set that is in the Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog.  This is one of the cards for my January card classes.  This is just a very elegant card that could be great for many different Occasions.

stamp set:  'Lotus Blossom' (SAB)
card stock:  Blackberry Bliss, Perfect Plum, Very Vanilla
ink:  Blackberry Bliss; Pear Pizzazz, Perfect Plum
supplies:  Texture Boutique Embossing Machine; Delicate Designs Embossing Folder; Extra Large Oval Punch; Blackberry Bliss Satin Ribbon; Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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We went to our annual racing banquet last night and had a nice time.  It sure was cold out though!   Darn....I am so ready for a little warmer temps.  This cold is hard on all of our animals- so making extra sure they have water, extra bedding and extra food.  

This morning I'm headed out the door now to meet some old co-worker friends for coffee.  I'm looking forward to catching up with them.  Then Manda and I are going with Sarah and her mom- shopping for brides maid dresses.  When I get home tonight I'll be finishing cutting card stock and packing up for my stampin' parties that I have tomorrow. 

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!! 
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Some clean & simple hearts!

Here is a cute Valentines card that I made with some left over pieces I had laying on my Stampin' Studio table.  I thought it turned out cute & made a clean & simple card.  I love the image of a heart!  And love these 3 in a row!

stamp set:  'You Plus Me'

card stock:  Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White

ink:  Real Red, Black Memento

supplies:  Sweetheart Punch, Paper Snips, Dimensionals

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The darn winter weather put a damper on my turn out for those being able to join me last night to stamp.  I missed those that couldn't make it- but I would rather have you safe than out on bad roads.  I enjoyed my time visiting & stamping with those here.  I pray that the weather will be better for our monthly class here next month!

I'm headed in to pick up the boys.  And so thankful we'll get to spend our day in our warm home.  Poor Deke will be out in this darn weather trying to fix a broken auger.  We have more piggies that need moved too as we are trying to get buildings all ready for new babies to arrive in the next couple of weeks- but think Deke is going to wait & move them now on Saturday since the weather is to be a little warmer then.  I've had enough snow, cold & wind for the winter.  Our driveway & sidewalks got shoveled out 4 times yesterday between Deke & I & they are completely drifted in again.  

Tonight- Deke, me, Nathan, Sarah, Manda & Steve will be attending the racing banquet together.  The Seeley boys other grandparents will be keeping them.  It will be fun to have an adult night out together honoring Nathan's racing year.  We're looking forward to seeing some racing friends too that we haven't seen for awhile.  

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!!

Stay warm & safe!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Hey Valentine' Fishy!

 There is a cute little group of fishy on this Valentines card.  I got a circle swap with fishy on it from Carol Payne and I added to her idea when I was making this card. 

stamp set:  'Hey Valentine' & 'Gorgeous Grunge'
card stock:  Red Glimmer Paper, Basic Black, Marina Mist, Whisper White & Real Red
ink:  Black Memento, White Craft, Marina Mist
markers: various colors from Many Marvelous Markers set
other:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Circle Framelits, Itty Bitty Accents (heart), White Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Paper Snips, Dimensionals

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I am having Stampin' Night at our house tonight!!  Everyone joining me will be making 6 cute cards using new products from the Occasions and Sale-a-bration catalogs.  I can't wait to share!

Manda has an early meeting today so I'm off to pick up the boys and spend my day with them.  I hope you have a very special Thursday! 

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!

SUSIE

A clean & simple birthday card!

Hey- we all need birthday cards don't we!  Well here is a clean and simple one I made using some New Occasions Catalog and Sale-a-bration (SAB) products.  Don't you just love the spackled designer paper.  And check out this awesome bow that is made with the new Bow Builder Punch- which is so cute, simple and such a wow!

I think I need to add some Dazzling Diamonds Glitter to this slice of cake!  
 
stamp set:  'One Tag Fits All'
card stock:  Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride, Whisper White
designer paper:  Best Year Ever (earn for FREE during SAB)
ink:  Calypso Coral
Blendablities marker set:  Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight Assortments  (earn for FREE during SAB)
other: 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, Bow Builder Punch, Dimensionals, Glued Dots
 

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It was a LATE night on the farm in the cold last night.   We didn't get done working very early, as it was around 10:30 when we walked in the house door.  We were both cold and tired- but we got big pigs sorted and loaded on the semis and they are headed to the packing house.  We then moved the rest of the pigs in the old finisher, drained the waters there so they wouldn't freeze and cleaned the pens.  Hopefully later this week we'll get smaller piggies moved back into that building.  It isn't much fun making supper so late at night either.  I have several things yet I had hoped to get done- that didn't happen.  As I know that I have tons of emails that I need to read and reply to and I also have to get the toys picked up in the toy room too, etc.  All can wait...I guess.  I'll work on getting it done today.

This morning Deke is headed to a meeting in Ottumwa.  I am home alone (I think).  Sigourney School is cancelled today due to the extreme cold temps.  I know I have tons to do!!  I can catch up on things that I didn't get done yesterday, work on farm books and pay those bills, work on my script and things for my Leadership Presentation, and hopefully get card stock cut and things ready for my Stampin' Party I have tomorrow night.

I HOPE you all stay warm and safe and have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

This weeks- "WEEKLY DEALS"- Jan 6-12, 2015!

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Woo Hoo!! Let the Celebrating BEGIN!

Woo Hoo!!!  Today is the first official day that the New Occasions Catalog & the Sale-a-bration Catalog go live.  You can now begin ordering from both of these catalogs.  

If you haven't seen them yet- click on the links below to see all of the new products that Stampin' Up!(R) has to offer right now.  I love all of the new products & I have a HUGE wish list!  I know what I'm going to be doing with my Christmas money. 

 

 Here is the New Occasions Catalog.
This catalog if FULL of new stamp sets, punches, designer paper & accessories that you are going to LOVE!
This catalog runs from January 6- June 2, 2015!

Click HERE to see what is inside of it!

 

Here is the New Sale-a-bration (SAB) Catalog.
Sale-a-bration runs January 6- March 31, 2015!
Check out all of the products you can earn for FREE with every $50 of product (before shipping & tax) that you spend!!

Click HERE to see what is inside!

You can CONTACT ME to place an order!

OR

You can ORDER ON LINE FROM MY WEBSITE HERE! 

Let it SNOW with 'Sheltering Tree'!

WOW- what a winter wonderland we have here at our home!  We have several inches of snow!  It is very pretty to just look at out the window.  But we are going to have record breaking low temps the next 2 days.  Oh the joys of living in Iowa! 

Isn't this card just so pretty?  I love it!!  When I first saw this tree stamp set in the New Occasions Catalog I knew right away that I wanted to try this technique with it!

This card is one of the cards everyone joining me in January for my monthly classes will be making.  It goes perfectly with the scene outside right now too!  I have visions of making all 4 seasons using this set- so be watching for more projects I'll be creating and posting using this set in the future!

Do you see the snow sitting on the branches of the tree?  I made the snow using a white crayon, doing the crayon resist technique.  It is just so neat!

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I've robbed all of the white crayons from every box of crayons the boys have.  They'll never know until they start school that there is suppose to be a white crayon in their crayon boxes.  

NOTE:  When doing the crayon technique.....

• Stamp image (I used Black Memento Ink Pad)
• Using the white crayon draw lines along the edges of the image where you want it to look like the snow is sitting.
• Ink your sponge in Soft Sky ink & rub over the tree.  You might need to rub over the image several times to add enough color to make the white crayon show up & pop.

stamp set:  'Sheltering Tree'
card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Soft Sky
ink pads:  Black Memento, Softy Sky
supplies:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Paper Snips, Painted Blooms Cotton Twine (Soft Sky), Sponge, dimensionals
other: White Crayon

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I had a great day with my boys yesterday!  They are just so sweet.  How blessed we are.

School is delayed 2 hours this morning here in Sigourney.  So I'll be busy placing orders and doing SU! business things until I go pick up the boys.  Tonight I'll be a farmer helping Deke.  I can honestly say that I'm not thrilled at all about going out in the frigid temps to work with the hogs.  We are selling 2 load of hogs tonight- so I pray that all goes well.  I hope they load well and that the truckers make it to the packing house safely.  

Gotta run.....I have LOTS of orders to get entered from Kathy's party on Sunday.  I just LOVE the New Occasions Catalog and Sale-a-bration Catalog products and I'm hearing many of you do too! 

Ok....gotta run!!
I hope you all stay warm and safe today!
Be sure to check back again tomorrow to see another card created with new products!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

SAY GOOD-BYE TO THE HOLIDAY CATALOG!

Today is the LAST day to order things that will be retiring from the Holiday Catalog.
Click HERE to see the list! 
I'll be placing an order tonight if you need me to order you anything at the last minute.

Tomorrow is the official kick off for the New Occasions & Sale-a-bration (SAB) Catalogs!!

If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me.
  

You & Me

Here is a cute Valentines card that I made for a swap that I did with my GoDiva Demonstrator friends.  I LOVE this Black and White Designer Series Paper Stack!  It is called- Stacked with Love Designer Paper Stack and comes with 48 assorted sheets (4 each of 12 different double-sided designs) and is 4 1/2 x 6 1/2".  On the back side it has different prints in colors of:  Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe, Real Red, Basic Black and Whisper White with different various prints.

 

I LOVE the Basic Black, Real Red and Whisper White together!  This stamp set and the Stacked with Love Designer Paper Stack is also available as a bundle and you can save 15% when you buy them together.

stamp set:  'You Plus Me'

card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red,

designer paper:  Stacked with Love Designer Paper Stack

ink:  Black Memento Pad

other supplies:  Big Shot, Happy Heart Textured Embossing Folder, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, What's Up Punch, Dimensionals, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (heart), Glue Dots

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This is another crazy busy week for us.....I hope that I can get everything done that I need to.

Deke is headed to the office and I'm headed in to Manda's to pick up the boys.  I'm looking forward to spending our day together.  Trey is a mover and on the go now....and he is only 6 1/2 months old.  Gosh they grow up too fast!

Gosh it is soooooo COLD out!  We had a couple inches on snow yesterday morning and more is headed our way.  We are on the breaking line for the amount we could end up getting- so hope we get the lesser amount.

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

It is time to CELEBRATE with Sale-a-bration!

Here is a cute birthday card I made using some new products from the Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog! I created this for my GoDiva swap with some dear demonstrator friends.  

I love the bright colors and designs here.  Check out the stamp set, the Designer Paper and the ribbon.  They are all products that you can earn for free during Sale-a-bration!  Woo Hoo!

I am super excited about Sale-a-bration this year and I will be CELEBRATING it with so many of my friends!  Today is my first Kick Off event for 2015!  I'm super excited to get to see everyone and have them all stamp 6 cool cards that I've been creating!!

stamp set:  'Big Day' (SAB)
card stock:  Coastal Cabana, Soft Suede, Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry
designer paper:  Best Year Ever Designer Paper (SAB)
ink:  Soft Suede
Blendablitlies Markers:  Coastal Cabana
other supplies:  Best Day Ever ribbon (SAB), Banner Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Starburst Framelits, dimensionals, Glue Dot, Paper Snips

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I've still got some card stock to cut and things to finish getting ready before I can walk out the door this morning.  Brayden stayed with us last night- so I need to get him up, make his pancakes and bacon and spend a little time with him this morning too before I take him to his other grandparents.

I would like to take a few minutes to share how very THANKFUL our family is that Brayden's mom Kimi is ok.  She was in a terrible automobile accident yesterday morning.  The young man that ran the stop sign and hit her was killed at the scene.  Kimi only has a broken left wrist, lots of bruises and some scratches.  She should be released from the hospital sometime today.  She rolled her vehicle down a deep ditch into 4 feet of standing water.  The SUV landed on it's top and started filling up with water.  It is a miracle that Kimi somehow got out of her seat belt, through and away from the air bags, found a metal piece on a small shovel she had in the back end of her SUV and starting beating on the back window until she got it broken.  She then kicked the window out so that she could crawl out of the SUV.  She definitely had an angel watching over her!!  The vehicle is destroyed.  AND we are so BLESSED that the boys (Brayden and his baby brother Jacobi) were not with Kimi (which they normally are).  The boys were both safe and sound at home, as Mike's parents were visiting and they stayed home with them.  What a miracle that is!!  We too are very sad and heartbroken for the Fisher family with the loss of their son.  Will you please keep them in your prayers as they suffer from this tragic accident too.

Sending many blessings your way......
Hugs!
SUSIE

Here is the LONG LIST of items RETIRING with the Holiday Catalog!!

• If you are wanting to order any of these items before they are gone- be sure to do so!!  
• These are all items from the Holiday Catalog and they will be gone after Monday, January 5th, 2015!
• The New Occasions Catalog and Sale-a-bration Catalogs start on Tuesday, January 6th, 2015!
• You can contact me HERE!
• Or ORDER ON LINE HERE!

ITEMS RETIRING FROM THE HOLIDAY CATALOG-
Under The Tree Specialty Designer Series Paper[135825]
Cheerful Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set[135065]
Under The Tree Tag ABag Accessory Kit [135865]
Cherry Cobbler 1" Sheer Linen Ribbon [135839]
Trim The Tree Designer Series Paper Stack[135824]
Trendy Trims Photopolymer Stamp Set[136820]
To & From Wood-Mount Stamp Set[135191]
Cut & Ready Card Bases Cherry Cobbler [135808]
Cut & Ready Card Bases Garden Green [137093]
Cut & Ready Card Bases Lost Lagoon [137094]
Cut & Ready Card Bases Old Olive [135809]
Festive Designer Kraft Paper Rolls [135828]
25 Days Photopolymer Stamp Set [135041]
Trio Of Trees 1 Lines [137390] TrioOfTrees2Lines[137388] TrioOfTrees3Lines[135176]
Cheerful Christmas Wood-Mount Stamp Set [135146]
Filigree Frame Textured Embossing Folder[135818]
Nordic Designer Buttons [135836]
Real Red 3/8" Satin Woven Ribbon [135840]
Nordic Noel Designer Series Paper[135822]
Holiday Home Photopolymer Stamp Set [135095]
Homemade Holiday Framelits Dies[135857]
Holiday Home Photopolymer Bundle[137631]
Mingle All The Way Wood-Mount Stamp Set[135770]
Mingle All The Way Clear-Mount Stamp Set[135773]
Santa Stache Wood-Mount Stamp Set[135032]
Santa Stache Clear-Mount Stamp Set[135035]
Christmas Bauble Wood-Mount Stamp Set [133824]
Happy Hanukkah Wood-Mount Stamp [135782]
The Newborn King Wood-Mount Stamp Set[135110]
The Newborn King Clear-Mount Stamp Set[135113]
Letterpress Winter Photopolymer Stamp Set [135143]
All Is Calm Designer Washi Tape[135844]
Frosted Sequins[135835]
On Point T extured Embossing Folder [135876]
All Is Calm Snowflake Embellishment [137383]
LostLagoon3/8"SilkyTaffetaRibbon[135841]
Snowflake Card Thinlits Dies [135855]
All Is Calm SpecialtyDesigner Series Paper [135823]
Wintertime Wood-Mount Stamp Set [136565]
Nature's Peace Wood-Mount Stamp Set[135116]
Nature's Peace Clear-Mount Stamp Set[135119]
Beauty Of The Season Wood-Mount Stamp Set[135776]
Beauty Of The Season Clear-Mount Stamp Set[135779]
Ornamental Pine Wood-Mount Stamp Set[135104]
Ornamental Pine Clear-Mount Stamp Set [135107]
Santa & Co.Embellishments[135845]
Santa & Co.Designer Washi Tape[135843]
Santa & Co.Designer Series Paper[135821]
Visions Of Santa Photopolymer Stamp Set [135167]
Get Your Santa On Photopolymer Stamp Set [135761]
White Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set [135767]
Endless Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set [136829]
Bearing Gifts Wood-Mount Stamp Set [136667]
Partridge & Pears Wood-Mount Stamp Set [133854]
Partridge & Pears Clear-Mount Stamp Set [133857]
Frightful Wreath Simply Created Kit[135866]
Frightful Wreath Photopolymer Stamp Set[136816]
Watercolor Winter SimplyCreated Kit [135869] WatercolorWinterTooPhotopolymerStampSet[136819]
Gratitude For Days Photopolymer Stamp Set [136818]
Gratitude For Days Simply Created Kit [135868]
Color Me Autumn Designer Washi Tape[135842]
Color Me Autumn Designer Series Paper [135820]
I'm Thankful For Wood-Mount Stamp Set[135170]
Seasonally Scattered Wood-Mount Stamp Set[135020]
Seasonally Scattered Clear-Mount Stamp Set[135023]
Ghoulish Greetings Wood-Mount Stamp Set[136663]
Ghoulish Greetings Clear-Mount Stamp Set[136664]
Freaky Friends Wood-Mount Stamp Set[135158]
Freaky Friends Clear-Mount Stamp Set [135161]
Motley Monsters Designer Series Paper [135819]
Fall Fest Photopolymer Stamp Set [135194]
Fun Fall Framelits Dies[135856]
Fall Fest Photopolymer Bundle [137628]
Autumn Wooden Elements [135846]
Tee-Hee-Hee Photopolymer Stamp Set[135125]
Halloween Street Wood-Mount Stamp Set [136567]
Making Spirits Bright Wood-Mount Stamp Set [135086]
Making Spirits Bright Clear-Mount Stamp Set[135089]
Holiday Invitation Photopolymer Stamp Set [135074]