Stampin' Up!- 'Sweet Cupcake'

Awhh....today is Masen's 1st birthday! This is the card that I made for him.  

Wow- where has the past year gone?  It sure went fast.  We celebrated his birthday yesterday with lots of family & friends at his house.  The weather was perfect & it was a nice day!

I thought his card turned out cute!!  Sarah chose Pumpkin Pie & Navy for the colors for his party theme.  So those are the colors that I used for his card too!

stamp set:  'Sweet Cupcake'
card stock:  Pumpkin Pie, Night of Navy, Whisper White
designer paper:  Halloween Night Specialty DSP- upcoming Holiday Catalog
ink:  Pumpkin Pie, Night of Navy
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Cupcake Cutouts, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Here is the invite that I made for his party, to be sent out to everyone.   I used our retired Mustache framelit here.  

And here he is eating his cake!  He loved the frosting!  Isn't he a doll!  He had a cute little plaid bow tie on & this little pants matched too!

 

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I burnt the midnight oil last night cutting card stock!  This morning I'm headed out early for my 2 monthly classes in Hiawatha.  Devonee & Lynda are our hostesses this month!  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone & spending my day stamping with them.

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

SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Paisleys & Posies' Holiday Catalog SNEAK PEEK!

WOW- I have another Holiday Catalog sneak peek to share with you today!!  

Look closely at this card & you'll see some of the new products that are in the upcoming Holiday Catalog.   

This is a clean & simple card....but very elegant & it just shines!  Do you see the new Copper Foil Sheets?  It is just beautiful!!  It is totally stunning! 

stamp set:  'Paisleys & Posies'- NEW HOLIDAY CATALOG
card stock:  Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla, Copper Foil Sheets (12x12)-NEW HOLIDAY CATALOG
ink:  Cajun Craze
other:  Thick Very Vanilla Twine, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles Framelits, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Check out how I did all of the images on this card.  I put all of these photopolymer stamps together onto one clear Block I.  That way I could stamp them all at one time! This saved me time & it worked out great!!! 

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When we got home yesterday, Deke worked of the farm the rest of the day & I spent the rest of the day/night stamping!  Aunt Kathy, Sarah, Nathan & Masen all stopped by to visit me a few minitues in the afternoon. 

This morning we are up early & on the go!  Deke is off to chore & I'm cooking meat for Masen's birthday party!!  We have a full day to spend at Nathan & Sarah's for lunch with lots of family & friends celebrating Masen's 1st birthday!  I can't believe he is going to be 1 year old already tomorrow!  Wow- where did the past year go?

Later this afternoon when I get home I'll spend the rest of the afternoon/evening finishing cutting card stock & getting ready for my 2 stamp classes that I have tomorrow.  I can't wait to spend my day stamping with everyone & sharing!!  Devonee & Lynda are our hostesses for this month!  

Gotta run.......

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Flourishing Phrases'

This is a pretty flower card!  I did the Smack Down Technique here.  Check out the diagonal layering too.  I love the way it turned out.  I learned that the more ink you use the prettier I think it turns out!  

I stamped the flowers/leaf images on a piece of Whisper White card stock that measured 3 3/4 x 3 3/4".  After I got it all stamped the way I wanted it I put it into my Stampin' Trimmer & cut it at a diagonal & then split the diagonals to layer on the top of the card & the bottom of the card. 

This is one of the cards everyone joining me at my August monthly classes will be making!  Woo Hoo!

Note:  I did at some gold cord behind the flower after I took this picture.  Wow- it sure adds to the card & is really pretty!

stamp set:  'Flourishing Phrases'
card stock:  Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White
ink:  Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz
other:  Flourishing Thinlits, Big Shot, New Platform, Precision Plate, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Paper Trimmer

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Yesterday was a busy day with piggies & boys!!  We got alot of little babies in....and they weighed much lighter than normal, so there was alot of sorting & moving around to get them all evened up.  The tiny ones are going to need some extra love & slop fed.  Due to the warm temps the past couple of weeks, the sows haven't been eating at much, thus they aren't milking as well either.  The piggies all look great & healthy......they are just not quite as big as they normally are when they are weaned.  

The boys played outside for about 1 1/2 hours & then we came in late to take their naps.  When they all went home I worked on farm books most of the evening.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & then he'll be taking me to have a colonoscopy done.  (Oh one of the joys of getting older,)  I hope I feel good when I get home as I have a ton of card stock to get cut for this weekends classes.  

 

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

Hugs-
SUSIE

Check out my cool frames & a NEW Holiday Catalog sneak peek!

Check out my cool frame!  Long story= short.......Nathan had this in his old house & he was going to throw it away.  I brought it home with me & threw away the picture.  Deke had some bird netting in the shed & we put it on the backside of the frame so that I could display my 'Thoughtful Branches' cards in it at my classes this month!  I just love it!  

 

Here are some other of the frames we made too with the bird netting for me to use!

 

 AND here is a NEW Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek for you!!!!!  I love this moose!  

 This cute moose is from the 'Jolly Friends' set.  Check out his Hat!  It was punched out using the new Jolly Hat Builder Punch!  And I love the little Mini Jingle Bell on his hat too!  WOO HOO!  There is alot of new things in the upcoming Holiday Catalog.....and this is just a little sneak peek!

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Last night I worked on swaps & burnt the midnight oil stamping!

This morning I'm off early to meet Kimi & pick up Brayden.  Then we're headed out to help Deke with our new baby piggies that are arriving this morning.  This will be the last time Brayden will get to help on the farm, as school is starting.

Later this morning the other 4 boys will be here to spend the rest of the day with us!  

Tonight when all of the boys go home I will be a stamping again!!

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Shooting Star' Bumble Bee spinner card!

Check out this CUTE spinner card!  This is one of the cards that everyone joining me for my August monthly classes will be making!!  Those that joined us at my class this past Sunday loved it!  I hope everyone else does too!

Stampin' Up! has made making spinner cards so easy to do with our new Sliding Stars Framelits & Foam Adhesive Strips!  

You should see it in person......as the bee wings have Clear Wink of Stella on them & they just sparkle!

I added little White Perfect Accents to the top corner of the card.  But BEFORE I put them on the card I took a Black Sharpie marker & colored them black! 

stamp set:  'Shooting Stars'

card stock:  Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Crumb Cake

designer paper:  Festive Birthday DSP- 12x12

ink:  Archival Basic Black

markers:  Basic Black, Crushed Curry

other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Sliding Star Framelits, White Perfect Accents (colored black with a sharpie marker), Crushed Curry Baker's Twine, Clear Wink of Stella Brush, Foam Adhesive Strips, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Classic Label Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch

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Yesterday morning I was busy on the farm helping Deke with our new baby piggies.  I picked up Masen from Manda's about 11:15 & he spent the rest of the day with me.  Last night when he left I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head out to meetings.  He has one this morning & one this afternoon in Mount Pleasant.  Masen will be here early to spend the day with me, as Nathan has another early meeting in Fairfield.  And the 3 Seeley boys will be here soon, as Manda has a meeting at school today too!

Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil cutting card stock after the boys leave.  

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Touches of Texture'

This is a fall flowery card.  Does it look like sunflowers?  I love the Early Espresso & Delightful Dijon combination here.  Check out how I did the layering of the words with the different punches.  Adding the new Classic Label Punch- just added that little extra touch. 

stamp sets:  'Touches of Texture' & 'Suite Sayings'
card stock:  Early Espresso, Delightful Dijon, Very Vanilla
ink:  Early Espresso, Delightful Dijon
other:  Classic Label Punch, 2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Dimensionals

I did a card similar to this one using Flirty Flamingo, Whisper White & Basic Black.  You can see it HERE!  This card is more my colors and I like it better.   Which one do you like better?

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Yesterday was a busy day with Masen & trying to get caught up on my laundry & things around the house.  When he left last night, I spent my night placing orders & working on stamping stuff.  

I am on jury duty this quarter for Keokuk County.  I was suppose to have a jury trial today, but thankfully it got pled out yesterday!!  I am excited about that.....as we are getting new baby piggies today & I really needed to be home to work on the farm & help Deke.  

Manda is going to keep Masen for me this morning while I work on the farm & I'll go pick him up when we get done with the piggies.  

So we'll be headed out early to get chores done & everything all set up & ready for our new babies to arrive.

Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil cutting card stock for my upcoming classes I have this weekend.  

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

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches'

Here is a pretty z fold card that made for my friend Lynda.  I am just in love with this stamp set.  And I love this new In Color too.

I promise tomorrow you'll see me use a different stamp set......my past week of posting the versatility with 'Thoughtful Branches' is done.  

stamp set: 'Thoughtful Branches'
card stock:  Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Whisper White
ink:  Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green
other:  Flirty Flamingo Ruched Ribbon, DImensionals, Glue Dots, Clear Wink of Stella Brush

Here it is opened up! 

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Yesterday was a long & busy day!  We had a wonderful time at our monthly stamp class.

I stopped to see my friend Lynda at the hospital on my way home from my class.  It was wonderful to get to see her!  She looked great!  

Nathan & Sarah had all of our family at their home for supper last night.  I got home late- but was there in time to enjoy smores on the fire, down by their pond.

I was beat when I got home......

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm off to get my walk in & get ready for Masen to arrive.  Nathan has an early meeting today too.

Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil cutting card stock for this next weekends monthly classes.  

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

SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches' BUNDLE

Here is a pretty fall tree!!  I used the 'Thoughtful Branches' stamp set & the coordinating framelits called Beautiful Branches!  

This stamp set & thinlits are available during August (while supplies last only).  They can be purchased individually or as a set. 

This card is one that I created for my August monthly classes.  Everyone joining me to stamp this month will be making this pretty card!

'Thoughtful Branches'- #143539 (photopolymer only)= $31.00- AUGUST SPECIAL ONLY!
 OR buy as BUNDLE= 'Thoughtful Branches' set & Beautiful Branches Thinlits= #144328= $52.00 AUGUST SPECIAL ONLY!
card stock:  Cajun Craze (R)- #126965= $8.00- pg. 170        5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Very Vanilla (N)- #101650= $9.00- pg. 170                            4 1/2 x 2 3/4; 4 x 5 1/4
Crumb Cake (N)- #120953= $8.00- pg. 170                            5 x 3 3/4 ; 2" strip
Early Espresso (N)- #119686= $8.00- pg. 170                         2" strip; 3" strip; 5 x 1
So Saffron (S)- #105118= $8.00- pg. 171                                3" strip
ink:  Cajun Craze (R)- #126965= $6.50- pg. 170
Early Espresso (N)- #126974= $6.50- pg. 170
Old Olive (B)- #126953= $6.50- pg. 171
Crushed Curry (R)- #131173= $6.50- pg. 170
other:  Petal Burst Embossing Folder- #141493= $7.50- pg. 195
Big Shot- #143263= $110.00- pg. 190
New Platform- #142802= $26.00- pg. 190
Precision Plate- #139684= $25.00- pg. 190
Die Brush- #140603= $11.00- pg. 190
Beautiful Branches Thinlits- #143538= $31.00 -AUGUST SPECIAL ONLY!
Dimensnionals- #104430= $4.00- pg. 182
Glue Dots- #103683= $5.25- pg. 182
1 1/2" Circle Punch- #138299= $16.00- pg. 187
Sponge Daubers (5)- #133773= $5.00- pg. 180

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Wow- Yesterday I spent the day/night stamping!  We did make a quick trip out to meet all of the kids for supper though & then back home to cut cardstock all night.  Thankfully Deke was sweet enough to help me some & did some cutting with the Big Shot for me. 

I have just been a stamping fool!  I have lots of cute cards to share with everyone at my August monthly classes.  This morning I'm off to N. Liberty!  Dena is our hostess this month!  I can't wait to see everyone & stamp!!  Woo Hoo!!

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches'

Today I'm sharing another card using the awesome stamp set- 'Thoughtful Branches'!

This leaf card is a great guy card!  I made it a thank you card- but oh my gosh.....it could be for many occasions.  

It is clean & simple!  But I really like it!  It makes me think of Fall too (which is my favorite time of the year)!

You know why I love this stamp set so well?  I love all the images, as their is a great variety of them & they work so well for many different occasions.  PLUS this stamp set has great words in it!  Whenever a stamp contains both of these.....I'm in love with it!

stamp set:  'Thoughtful Branches'
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla
ink:  Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip
other:  Very Vanilla Thick Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a fun & busy day with the boys!  And then it was a late, night burning the midnight oil stamping!!

This morning I'm up early & hope to get alot done before the boys get here.  After they leave I'll be a stamping fool again!! I'm getting ready for my August monthly classes.  Tomorrow I head to N. Liberty & Dena is this months hostesses!  

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

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches'

Here is another beautiful fall card using the tree stamp from the 'Thoughtful Branches' stamp set.

I am just dedicating this whole week to using this set & creating different cards with it.  It is truly an amazing set & it can just be used for so many different occasions & layouts.  

I will be sharing another card later next week doing this same technique- as I'm doing a card similar to this at my monthly August stamp classes.

 

Wow- it is stunning!  You should see it in person.  The different colors that I thumped onto the leaves of the trees just pop!

 

stamp sets:  'Thoughtful Branches' & 'Here for You'

card stock:  Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Delightful Dijon, Very Vanilla

ink:  Chocolate Chip, Always Artichoke, Delight Dijon

markers:  Cajun Craze, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip

other:  Very Vanilla Thick Twine, Sponge Daubers, Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday morning I ran errands- bank, post office, store, delivered stamps, etc.  I spent the afternoon catching up on bookwork for the farm & stamping stuff.

Last night we ran to Osky to eat a quick supper & pick up Deke's medicine.  I spent the night working on stamp stuff!

Today the boys will be here to spend the day with me.  I am hoping it is nice enough to play outside, so they can burn some energy!  Deke will be here this morning to work on the farm & then he has a meeting in Fairfield all afternoon. 

Tonight when the boys go home I'll be a stamping fool!! 

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

SUSIE 

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches' leaves

Yesterday I posted a card using the leaves from the 'Thoughtful Branches' set.  I made this card for today's post using the left over pieces of card stock from that card.  It is the same colors & stamp stamp images......but a totally different looking finished card.  It is another beautiful fall (or guy) card though! 

You can see yesterdays card post BY CLICKING HERE!

Isn't this just so pretty though!!  I love the cut out leaves using the coordinating framelits that go with this set.  And the burlap ribbon just adds that extra little touch. 

stamp set:  'Thoughtful Branches' -AUGUST SPECIAL
card stock:  Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla
ink:  Early Espresso, Cajun Craze
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Thoughtful Branches framelits,  5/8" Burlap Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Busy day yesterday with our boys!  And FUN night at the races with all of our family last night!  Guess working in the shop late the night before worked- as Nathan won his heat & WON the stock car main too!  It was great/close/fast racing!!  We had some excited little boys- as they got to get their picture taken on the front stretch! 

 

Today I plan on getting caught up on bookwork & then stamping!  I'm way behind in getting some much needed cards mailed out to friends/family!  I don't know if I have any boys today or not- guess we'll see!

Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil working on cards for this months stamp classes.  And I'm praying that I have good mojo!

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

Stampin' Up!- 'Thoughtful Branches'

Oh wow- You're In My Thoughts.......I just love the font on these words.  Yep- I'm using the stamp set 'Thoughtful Branches' again......this is a great guy card.  Or it could be a nice sympathy card too.  It is clean & simple, yet elegant. 

 stamp set:  'Thoughtful Branches'- AUGUST SPECIAL
card stock:  Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla
ink:  Early Espresso, Cajun Craze
other:  5/8" Burlap Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

I wanted to add a little color to the corners on the front of this card, so attached these 1 1/4 x 1 1/4" squares on all 4 corners.  And I made the leaves more of a collage style by twisting & turning them & stamping them over each other.

Check out the cool bow!!  It was actually an accident that turned out great!!  I was trying to tie a bow with tails & they just wouldn't go down.  This new 5/8" Burlap Ribbon is the perfect width, but it is a little stiff for tying.  So I was going to redo the bow & soften the burlap by rubbing my fingernail over it.....but then decided to cut the tails pointed & leave it as it was.   And I really like it!

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Yesterday Masen spent the whole day/evening with me.  Brayden was here all afternoon, until he went to football practice & then he spent the night with the Seeley Family.  Nathan & Deke worked late in the shop on the race car & Sarah was working at our National Night Out kids event in town.  So it was late when Masen left.  I didn't have a card made to use for my blog post today, so this is what I whipped up real quick.  Yep- I LOVE FALL- so I just couldn't resist doing something with the leaf image in this stamp set.  And I do love the way it turned out!

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for the morning.  Nathan has an early meeting, so will drop Masen off on his way to it.  Tonight we're all headed to Osky to the races to cheer on Nathan!  

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

Stampin' Up!- more 'Thoughtful Branches'!

Check out these trees!  Here is another clean & simple card that I created using the awesome stamp set- 'Thoughtful Branches'!  

Have I mentioned to you that I love this stamp set yet?  Well- just keep scrolling down to check out the past couple of weeks blog posts I've done.  I have several cards/projects on my blog that I've created using this awesome August Special stamp set- 'Thoughtful Branches'!

Today you can begin ordering 'Thoughtful Branches'.  It is available from 8/2 to 8/31 or while supplies last only!  

To see all of the images & learn more about this stamp set & coordinating thinlits- CLICK HERE! 
OR you can CONTACT ME HERE if you have a question or want to order it!

#144328	Thoughtful Branches Bundle (ENG)	$52.00
#143539	Thoughtful Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set (ENG)	$27.00
#143538	Beautiful Branches Thinlits Dies	$31.00

Today is also the first day that BONUS DAYS COUPONS can be redeemed.  For every $50 you spent with me in July, you earned a $5.00 bonus coupon from Stampin' Up! that you can redeem through the end of August!  

 This card could be for a special guy in your life.  Or it would make a great sympathy card too.  It is really just pretty!

stamp set:  'Thoughtful Branches'
card stock:  Early Espresso, Garden Green, Whisper White
ink:  Early Espresso, Garden Green
other:  1 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Decorative Label Punch, Dimensionals

Measurements:
*Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2- folded in half; 3 1/4 x 3 3/4; 2" strip for circle punch
*Garden Green- 4 x 3 1/2; 2: strip for Decorative Label Punch 
*Whisper White- 3 1/4 x 2 3/4 to stamp trees on; 2" strip to stamp words on & punch out with circle punch

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Yesterday was a busy day with Brayden & Masen.  I worked on bookwork last night & I'd rather have been stamping though.  I also got all of our laundry caught up from the past 4-5 days & our pile of mail has all been gone through too!

Today Masen will be here all day.  Brayden has a dentist appointment this morning & then he'll be here to hang out with us too!

Tonight when the boys go home I hope to be a stamping fool!  

Wishing you a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

'Thoughtful Branches' Bundle- begins tomorrow- August 2nd!

Here is what the 'Thoughtful Branches' Bundle looks like!
You can order it beginning on August 2nd!

 
 

Stampin' Up!- More 'Thoughtful Branches'

This is a clean & simple card.  I used the 'Thoughtful Branches' set again!!  See- I told you that this was a very versatility stamp set!  Aren't these flowers just so pretty!

Look closely at my circle.......I layered it so that it was 1/2 Perfect Plum & 1/2 Garden Green.  Cool huh!

stamp set:  'Thoughtful Branches'- August SPECIAL
card stock:  Perfect Plum, Garden Green, Whisper White
ink:  Garden Green, Perfect Plum
marker:  Garden Green
other:  Whisper White Organza Ribbon, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Dimesntionals, Glue Dot, Clear Wink of Stella

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We had a long day again yesterday!  All of their family- Nathan, Sarah, Brayden & Masen spent the night at their new home last night & in their own rooms!  We got a ton done yesterday!  The whole family was there.  And the boys were so good while we were busy cleaning & unpacking!  It was about 10:00 pm when we got home last night.  We were both just beat!  We are thankful & happy we got to help them get moved & get somewhat settled in.  They have a beautiful home!  And it is only 1/2 mile from our home too to top it off!

This morning Deke is off to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I'm off to run errands & get caught up on some things.  Brayden & Masen will be here about noon & spend the rest of the day with me.  

I hope we are home tonight.  As I have tons to get done this week!

Gotta run........

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

SUSIE