Sparking Evergreens.......

Good morning!
'Evergreens'
cs:  Not Quite Navy, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso & Champagne Glimmer 12x12 paper
ink:  Not Quite Navy, Early Espresso & Versamark
marker:  Early Espresso
supplies:  Big Shot, Argyle Embossing folder, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, sponge, Merry Mini Punch Pack (star), dimensionals, glue dot, Early Espresso Tulle Ribbon

 

 I got a triangle swap card which was the initial inspiration in my creating this card.

I still have lots of cutting to do for my calendars.

I didn't get much sleep. 

Bless my wonderful husband for helping me punch holes & do Big Shot embossing.

But my calendars are super cute though.

I can't wait for everyone that is signed up for my classes this month see them when they come to make them!

Brody is feeling much better.

Drake was still really sick yesterday.

HOPE he is on the uphill side today.

PRAYING that Brayden doesn't get it.

The dr. said that the rest of us would have already had it by now if we were going to get it.

It has been a very long week!!

Poor little guys.....for being so sick they have been in pretty good spirits.

I wouldn't wish Rotavirus on anyone.

Steven went deer hunting yesterday so Manda & the twins were here all day.

Brayden also spent the day & night with us yesterday too.

He is so sweet & smart.

Such a joy!

We had a great time!!

He enjoyed spending the day with the twins, Manda & me.

Then last night we made a Red Glimmer star for our Christmas tree top that he got to put on with Papa's help.

He did some stamping with me in my studio.

And he & Papa built LOTS of Lincoln log buildings.

I took pictures of their creations so will try to get them posted sometime.

Ok....gotta run.

I'm EXCITED for Kathy's party today & looking forward to sharing with her & her friends.!

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Oh Christmas Tree!

Good morning!  Here is another simple but elegant card.  I got a swap that was a gift card holder & thought it was stunning.  Thus that sparked me creating this card from that original idea.

'Star Tree' & 'Owl Occasions'
cs:  Real Red, Gumball Green
ink:  Versamark pad
supplies:  Big Shot, Top Note die, Embossing Buddy, Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Rhinestones, dimensionals, Paper Snips, Gumball Green Stitched ribbon, glue dot

I enjoyed my day with my boys yesterday!

I think the twins are finally on the uphill slop to getting better. 

It sure has been a long week.

It isn't fun to have sick ones......you just feel so sorry for them.

 

Papa ended up not being home yesterday, so we missed having him get to eat lunch with us & play with the boys.

He played catch up on our farm all morning & all night & spent his afternoon helping his Uncle Joe move pumping things over my North English.

 

I have LOTS of stamping & cutting to do today!!  

Pray I have good Mojo!

Tomorrow is my annual 2013 Calendar class in Iowa City!

 

Have a great day!

Happy Stamping!

ENJOY!

SUSIE

Blessings of 'First Christmas'

Good morning!  

'First Christmas'
ink:  Crumb Cake, Versamark pad
cs:  Early Espsresso, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake & Champagne Glimmer 12x12 paper 
supplies:  Big Shot, Tasteful Trim die, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Early Espresso & Clear Embossing Powders, Sponge, Paper Piercing tool, Essentails Paper-Piercing Pack, dimensionals

This is a simple but an elegant card!

Deke is finally home today working on the farm!!

He has had Board of Supervisor things every day this week.
It sure makes for long days/ nights when he has so many meetings.
As there is alot to do on the farm too with all of the pig.
It will be nice to have him home to eat lunch with us.

(I) Grandma will be home with all 3 of her boys today!

Brayden is suppose to come visit & spend the day with the twins & me.

He hasn't been here for several weeks during the day when the twins are here.

So it should be a busy but FUN day!

The twins dr. appt went well today as far as check up things.
Dr. Mary said that they are advanced & doing well.
They have had a touch of the flu this week.
It has been a long week with lots of cuddling time.
But I hope we are on the uphill road to recovery!
It has not been a fun week around here.

Brody goes back to Iowa City to see Dr. Menezes on 12/13 for a brain MRI.
Please keep him in your prayers as we are hoping that he has a good report & doesn't have to have another surgery.
He sure looks & acts fine.
If he didn't wear the helmet to protect the soft spots they created during his surgery last year on 12/9- you'd never know anything had ever been wrong with him.
He had lots of prayers for him last year & we truly believe that the power of prayer & his amazing dr.- is the reason he got along so well.

 I hope you have a wonderful day!!
Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Holiday Packaging Bundles

Petite Treats Bundle – 132770   $13.50

• Glassine Bags with die-cut edges (10 bags; 3″ x 5″ x 1-1/2″)
• Handmade Holidays Stitched Felt (8 pieces)
• Gumball Green 3/8″ Stitched Satin Ribbon (10 yards)

Trimmings & Tags Bundle – #132769   $13.50

• Gusseted Cellophane Bags (25 bags; 5″ x 3″ x 11-1/2″)
• Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags (25 double-sided tags; 4-1/2″ x 3-1/8″)
• Cherry Cobbler 1/4″ Sweater Trim (10 yards)