HI!
Here is another 'Reason to Smile' card that I am doing at my July workshops!

Isn't this a cool card?  It is a diamond fold.  It is a 4'x4' sized card when folded down.  Everyone attending my workshops will also be making a matching envelope to go with it too, using the Simply Scoring Tool with the Diagonal Plate. 

'Reason to Smile' & 'Made for You'
cs:  Crumb Cake, Gumball Green, Whisper White
Summer Smooches Designer Paper
ink:  Crumb Cake
markers:  Gumball Green & Tangerine Tango
supplies:  Big Shot, Scallope Square Duo die, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Simply Scored Diagonal Plate, Gumball Green 3/8" stitched ribbon, dimensionals, glue dots

We had a busy, hot & fun day yesterday celebrating the 4th of July.

It was great family day!

It was so hot & humid, but the boys all did good.

The parades were big & nice.

We saw some 'old' friends from high school we hadn't seen for awhile.

Nathan won his heat, but redrew 9th to start in the main & he finished 7th.

Not too bad- there wasn't much passing- as there was nothing on the bottom side of the track.

I am off now to watch the twins at their house for awhile.

Thanks for stopping by!

ENJOY!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

Directions:  for this card I started with an 8" square.  I scored it at 4" on 2 sides- making a cross in the middle; then cut out one of the squares; do a diagonal score from each point on the 2 8" sides.


 

Happy 4th of July!!!

HI! 
Happy 4th of July to you!!
Busy day here- full of parades, family time & racing tonight.  I hope you can enjoy this special holiday too.

Here is a card that I did at my workshop on Sunday & will be doing at my upcoming workshops this month.  The stamp set is the Ronald McDonald set for this year.  It is really sweet!

'Moving Forward'
cs:  Real Read, Marina Mist, Whisper White
Polka Dot Parade Designer Paper
ink:  Black Stazon
markers:  Real Red & Garden Green
supplies:  Big Shot, Chevron embossing folder, 3" circle die, 2 1/2" circle punch, word window punch, modern label punch, 1/4" stitched grosgrain ribbon, , dimensionals, glue dot, basic rhinestones

We had a nice time at the lake last night.  Nathan cooked a delicious supper for us on the open campfire, went on a walk & played with all of the kids.  It was so hot & humid.  Brayden came home with us & he will ride with his mom in the parade today for her Boot Camp.  We will be walking in the Sigourney parade with my sister Beckie- as she is running for Keokuk County Auditor.  We all have cute red shirts that say 'Appleget for Auditor'.  Then we have the What Cheer parade & the races start early for the Stock Car Shoot out.  Should be lots of cars & good racing tonight. What a busy day!

It is going to be another hot day too!  Be sure to drink lots of water & try to stay cool!

ENJOY!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

We all need a -'Reason to Smile'!!

 HI!

I love that there are a few different places to find sketches......
and have always thought- "I need to do that".
(Just do a google & search for sketches- you will be amazed.)
So here it is........check it out!
This is yesterdays Mojo Monday sketch & my version of it.

What do you think?
I think it turned out pretty cute.
But with sunflowers & brown- how could you go wrong!
They are my colors!

'Reason to Smile' & 'Petite Pairs'
cs:  Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Naturals Ivory
Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack
ink & markers:  Chocolate Chip & More Mustard
supplies:  More Mustard polka dot ribbon, large oval punch, scallop oval punch, color spritzer tool, scallop edge border punch, sponge, dimensionals, glue dot

I really like this stamp set.
It is $5.00 with a $50.00 order.
It is available during July only for our Stampin' UP! exclusive offer.







 



Last night we sold hogs.
Oh my gosh- it was hot.
We were dripping wet from the heat & humidity.

Busy day again today......
Tonight we are going to lake to visit Nathan, April & the boys
& eat supper with them.
Then we are coming back to go to the street dance in Sigourney.
There will be lots of old classmates & friends there that we only get to
see once a year.
Sigourney has a huge following for hometown kids to come back for the
4th of July celebration.
It is great!

I am counting my blessings today for so many dear friends that I've met
because of stamping.
I treasure each of you.
In one way or another we all have a connection through our love of stamping.
We share our good times & bad times with each other.
I am so blessed to have you in my life through all of the ups & downs.
I have 2 very dear friends having some tough times right now & they are especially in my thoughts & prayers.
 
Hope you have a great day & stay cool!

ENJOY!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE 

A wedding card.........

HI!

We had a great time at Laura's party yesterday!  Great to see everyone.  It was a fun day of great company, great food & great stamping!!

Today I'm sharing a neat wedding card. 

'Love & Laughter'
cs:  Real Red, Basic Black & Very Vanilla
ink:  Black Stazon
supplies:  Big Shot, 3" circle die, Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, small heart punch, Modern Label punch, Large oval punch, 2 1/2" circle punch, dimensionals

Another hot day!!  We sell hogs tonight (instead of tomorrow night like normal) due to the 4th of July making our schedule different.  Not looking forward to the heat & humidity.

Busy day here.........

Stay cool!

ENJOY!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE