A pretty Poinesttia card

Good morning!

WOW!

What a busy past week/weekend I've had.

LOTS & LOTS of stamping....and we are starting another new but busy week again.

Here is another card that I did for my Christmas card class.

 'Joyful Christmas'

cs: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Smoky Slate

ink:  Cherry Cobbler

supplies:  Silver 1/8" ribbon, dimensionals, Multipurpose Glue, Silver Glitter

I sure appreciate all who helped me with STYC.

A special thanks go out to:

Aunt Kathy, Judy & Lynda who helped do some of scoring & Big Shot cutting before the event.

Aunt Kathy for helping me clean up for a few hours yesterday afternoon!

And to Willie for stopping by & helping for a bit too yesterday afternoon.

A big shout out also goes to Kimi & Brayden who stopped by last night & helped us pick up the chairs & tables & vaccum.

And I am blessed with a wonderful husband who is very supportive of my Stampin' Up! bussiness.  

He helped me all week with little things along the way in preparing, plus the setting up & cleaning up- as I couldn't have done my event without him!

I have 3 little boys with me all day today!

Ryker will be coming to spend the day with us & play with the boys.

So we'll be having a fun & busy day!

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

A Smoky Slate Snowflake card

Hello!

Here is the last one my set of 3 snowflake cards for my Christmas Card class/kit.

 I just love this Circle (Flip) Thinlit!
And I love the new Smoky Slate (light gray) color!

'Festive Flurry' & 'Joy to the World'

cs:  Night of Navy, Smoky Slate, Whisper White

ink:  Night of Navy

supplies:  Big Shot, Circle Card (Flip) Thinlit, 2 2/12" Circle Punch, Festive Flurry Framelits, Large Rhinetson, Snow Flurry embossing folder, dimensionals 

I am still alive!!
Wow.....I'm beat & feel like I've been ran over by a truck.
But I finally got some sleep last night, as I slept for about 10 hours straight!
Wow- that is probably more sleep than than I've had combined the rest of the whole week!

Yesterday's Fall Stamp' Til You Cramp was WONDERFUL!
Thanks to all of you that joined me for this annual Stamp Camp.
I had a room full of ladies that all had so much fun stamping together & creating all of the projects that I had for them to make.
I honestly don't even know how many projects I created & they stamped yesterday.
It was LOTS & LOTS!
I will count them soon- as I'm headed back to start picking & packing up everything.
Last night I just walked out the door & left the huge mess when the last ladies were done.
I'll spend my whole day over there today cleaning up.

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Sunday & can enjoy this beautiful Fall day!
Be sure to stop back by tomorrow for another stamped creation that I'll be sharing with you!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A lovely Christmas Dove!

Good morning!

Wow......when I saw this dove in the Holiday Catalog I can honestly say that it wasn't one that I thought I'd ever buy.
BUT- then at Founders I got 2 awesome swaps from friends.

Sarah's had the rolled banner like this one.

And Kay's was stamped in Crumb Cake.

So I combined some of their ideas & came up with this pretty card for one of my Christmas Card Class/Kits!
I really like it!

 I will hopefully get caught up on supplies lists for cards that I've posted the past week in the new couple of days.

WOO HOO!!!

Today is my Fall Stamp 'Til You Cramp!

Wow......I've spend a lot of time planning, creating & cutting for this big day!
I can't wait to share & spend my day stamping with many of my friends.

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Wow! Check out this ornament punch!

Good morning!
Here is another one of my Christmas card class/kit cards.

I love it when Stampin' Up! coordinates stamp sets with punches!

This makes for a quick way to add a popped up layer to your card.

(I will catch up with supply posting after STYC.)

 

Woo Hoo!!!

Is it really Friday- Yikes!

I'm making progress......but I am still cutting card stock!

Oh my gosh....maybe I need to rename this upcoming Fall even to something else.....

as yes- I'm Stampin' 'til I Cramp!

My shoulders, neck, back, feet, legs, etc.

BUT I can't wait for tomorrow, so I can share all of my cute creations with all that are joining me to stamp all day!

We are going to have a FABULOUS day!

Update:

Brody had a good report yesterday from Lonnie.

She was going to have Dr. Menezes read the x-rays & will be calling with his results.

But she said that their was definite bone growth since his last x-ray & she had no concerns.

And that is what we've been praying for, as I sure would hate to see him  have to have another surgery in his future.

But we will handle whatever we have to I guess.

So we'll continue our prayers that the bone will continue to grow & close shut.

AND

Brody was so also good to lay still for them to be able to do the x-ray too!

Drake had a long day with "just" Grandma.

Good thing he isn't an only child!

He missed his brother terrible & I know Brody missed him too.

They are just never apart- so this was different for all of us.

It was so cute to see how excited the twins were to see each other when Brody got home.

Ok...back to work!

I hope you have SUPER Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

WOW!!!! 25% off- THURSDAY SPECIAL DEALS! AWESOME!

 

You can order on line CLICK HERE! & enter the above items

Or send me an email & will order it for you!

I'll be placing an order tonight!

A 'Santa's List' flip card!

Good morning!
Here is another card for my Christmas card/kit class.

(I will update supplies in the next few days.)

The different ways to use this Circle Thinlit are endless!

I just love it!

Brody has a doctor's appointment with Neurology today in Iowa City.

Manda & Steve will be taking him.

He will be having an x-ray this time (no sedated MRI)!

He isn't scheduled to see Dr. Menezes this time, he is to just see Lonnie.

Please keep Brody in your prayers that the bone hole is closing now & all looks good!

So Drake is going to be hanging out with Grandma today in my Stamp Studio!

I am gaining......oh my gosh do I have piles & piles of card stock everywhere!

I hope you have a wonderful day!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Another Poinsettia Christmas card.....

Good morning!

Here is another card that I designed for my upcoming Christmas card class.

 Isn't it a beautiful card!

(I will update my posts with supply lists sometime in the next few days.)

Wow- Mackenzy came yesterday & spent the day working on my trim & flooring!

He isn't quite done- but made alot of progress & did an awesome job!
He is very picky & I love his corners & edges, as he puts precision & detail into his work.

I don't have enough trim for him to finish the job, so I will make a trip to Menards the first part of next week & get a few more oak pieces to get stained & varnished for him to come back sometime next week & get it all done!

I didn't have time for him to be here.....as I needed to be stamping every spare minute I had.

But I have also been wanting him to get here to do this for me- so I'm not going to complain but be thankful & whatever I get done, I get done for STYC.

The twins loved watching Mackenzy working on the trim & he was so good with them. 

You can tell he has 2 little boys at home & is a wonderful daddy. 

He ate lunch with us too since he was here, so that he didn't have to run to town.

 I made baked shell taco salads.

It was nice to visit with him & I think he liked my tacos as he had seconds.

Aunt Kathy is stopping by today & I'm sending some pieces home for her to Big Shot cut for me.

Plus Judy has been doing some Big Shot cutting for me too!

I have so many cute projects to share & I can't wait for the girls to see them on Saturday at my STYC!

Ok....back to work I go!

I hope the boys play well today & I'm going to try to find a good movie for them to watch while I create & cut.

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

WOW!!! These are NEW!! 'Cut & Ready Card Bases'!!

These NEW 'Cut & Ready Card Bases' are just in time for the upcoming Holidays!

Through December 31, Stampin' Up! is offering a new trial product-our Cut & Ready Card Bases. These pre-scored, pre-cut card bases will make it easy for you to create a stack of cards in no time-or even just a card or two. Think of it . . . holiday cards, thank you cards, party invitations, and more in a snap! (We can hear you breathe a sigh of relief.)

The Perfect Holiday Solution for You
Here's why these card bases will help you relax and enjoy the season:

1. You'll save work and time not having to cut and score cards-even if you're simply making a card or two.
2. You'll be able to make multiples in no time.

Click here to download the flyer

There are So Many Color Choices!
Our Card Bases are available in a variety of colors for any occasion or creative whim. We've chosen these colors to coordinate with the holiday catalog Designer Series Papers-to make it even easier to get those holiday cards done.

The Details
Each Card Base package contains:

• 20 pre-scored, pre-cut cards in one color 
• Each card measures 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"-scored at 4-1/4". Finished card size is 4-1/4" x 5-1/2". (Card Bases are packaged flat.)

Description	Item Number	Price
Whisper White Cut & Ready Card Bases	135804	$4.95
Very Vanilla Cut & Ready Card Bases	135805	$4.95
Crumb Cake Cut & Ready Card Bases	135806	$4.95
Smoky Slate Cut & Ready Card Bases	135807	$4.95
Cherry Cobbler Cut & Ready Card Bases	135808	$4.95
Old Olive Cut & Ready Card Bases	135809	$4.95
Pool Party Cut & Ready Card Bases	135810	$4.95

Coordinating Product
You will definitely want to add a package of envelopes to your Card Bases order. Try any of these:

• Clear Medium Envelopes (item 102619)
• Crumb Cake Medium Envelopes (item 107297)
• Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes (item 107300)
• Whisper White Medium Envelopes (item 107301)

Happy Stamping!!!
Hugs!
SUSIE

25% Off 25 stamp sets! Happy Birthday Stampin' Up!

 

 WOW! 

 Check out this 25% off stamp sell!

You are order on line from my website-  Click here! 

Or email me!

Stampin' Up! is celebrating their 25 anniversary all year long! But during this week, they are celebrating the actual date (October 25th to be exact) and thought they should pump up the party even more. So what better way than a sale on the very products that started it all: stamps, of course!
Dates:  One week...Starts today, October 22nd and ends Monday, October 28, 2013
Offer: Get 25 percent off 25 stamp sets!
The printable flyer link is below.



 
Print Flyer listing all 25 stamps at 25% off!
Shop 25 stamps at 25% off!

Weekly Deal!

Woo Hoo!

This weeks "Weekly Deals"!  

November 22nd through November 29th

Move over Friday, Tuesday is quickly becoming our favorite day (we hope yours as well)! Here are this weeks Weekly Deals!

Order on line from my website:   Click Here!

Or email me!  

'Chirstmas Collectibles'

Good morning!

Here is another card that I created for my Christmas Card class/kits.
I love that this set has an awesome punch to go with it!

 Our new Smoky Slate is just very striking isn't it?

I love the script & big wording of this Season's Greeting words from 

'Joy to the World' in the Holiday Catalog.

WOW......I've had very little sleep & done nothing but stamp every spare second  I can the past 4 days......getting ready for Stamp 'Til You Cramp!

And I sure have some very cute projects created to share & I can't wait for everyone to see them.

Tonight I'm a farmer helping Deke sell hogs.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Grandma's little pumpkins at the Pumpkin Patch last Friday!

A lovely dove!

Good morning!!
Wow- it is Monday......

such a BUSY week here working & getting ready for Stamp 'Til You Cramp!

I have several ladies joining me on Saturday & I can't wait to share.

I have LOTS & LOTS of cool projects for them to do!
 

This dove is another one of my Christmas Card Class cards.

 'Calm Christmas'

cs:  Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

dp:  Season of Style Paper Stack

supplies:  Extra Large Oval punch, dimensionals

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

These SPECIALS END TODAY!!

Today is the last day for these 2 awesome specials!

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AND

*Order any of these weekly special priced items!

I will be placing an order tonight at 5 pm.

If you are local & want me to add any of these discounted products 

to an order for you I gladly will.
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Please contact me with any questions.
 

Join for only $25!

Stampin' Up! is celebrating their 25th Anniversary!
AND WOW look at this amazing deal!
It ends tomorrow- 10/21/13.
Would you like to join my team??
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A 'Festive Flurry' Christmas card

Good morning!
Here is another one of the Christmas card options for my upcoming Christmas card class.

This snowflake card is a tent card layout.

 'Festive Flurry' & 'More Merry Messages'

cs:  Marina Mist, Smoky Slate, Whisper White

ink:  Marina Mist, Smoky Slate

supplies:  Big Shot, Circle Framelits, Magnetic Plateform, Festive Flurry Framelits, Northern Flurry embossing folder, Jumbo Rhinestones, dimensionals

Wow!!

Cathy had a great party yesterday!

It was so nice to meet her friends & have them join us to stamp!

Nathan got 4th last night at the races- but started 17th- so he did good!

G'ma enjoyed my night hanging out, playing games & reading books with Brayden.

We are off this morning to the annual Sigourney Fireman's Breakfast.

And then I'm home to become a stampin' maniac!

This is the 1st Sunday in many weeks that I don't have a stamp class- 

so I'm looking forward to being home. 

Lord knows I have tons to do!

Stamp 'Til You Cramp is only 6 days away!!

WOO HOO!

I can't wait!

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

'Calm Christmas'

Good morning!
Here is another card for my Christmas Card Class.

When I first saw this Dove stamp set I can honestly say that I wasn't thrilled about it.

But I got an awesome swap from a friend at Founders using this set- so I had to get it.

I love the simple elegance of this for a beautiful Christmas card.

'Calm Christmas'
cs:  Island Indigo, Whisper White, Basic Gray
ink:  Island Indigo
supplies:  Big Shot, Pretty Prints Embossing Folder, Extra Large Oval punch, dimensionals 
 

I'm off this morning to Cathy's workshop!

I'm looking forward to meeting her friends.

I've got a pretty card, a cute little box & an awesome snowflake scrapbook page to share with them.

I will be posting pictures of them sometime in the next few days.

We had a fun time at the Pumpkin Patch yesterday.

The 3 boys just loved it!

It was windy & a little chilly- but still so fun!

I'm glad we went.

Nathan got 3rd in the main tonight.

I wish him good luck tomorrow night too!

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs!
SUSIE

'Santa's List' Christmas card

Good morning!

Here is another one of my Christmas Card class cards.

It is a simple, yet elegant card created with 'Santa's List'.

'Santa's List' & 'Oh, Goodie'
cs:  Crumb Cake, Early Epsresso, Whisper White
ink:  Early Espresso
supplies:  Big Shot, Pretty Prints Embossing Folder, Tasteful Trim Die, Word Window Punch, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, dimensionals

This week sure flew by!

Aunt Kathy came down the past 2 days to help me get left over cards that were cut all stamped & things put away from my classes that were last week.

I'm thankful for her help- as we spent several hours doing that with the 2 of us together, I can't imagine having done it alone.

I needed the boxes & things empty so that I can use the sets, ink pads, punches, etc. for creating & working on STYC projects for next weekend!

Last night Susie's Hair Hut was open with Steven & Deke getting their hair cut.

Now to find time to squeeze the 3 boys into my schedule, as they all need hair cuts too.

They probably aren't getting theirs cut until after STYC is over with, as every spare minute I have I'll be getting ready for it.

There is no school in Sigourney today due to Parent/Teachers Conferences that past 2 nights.

So Manda & I planned 2 months ago to take the 3 boys to the Pumpkin Patch at Grinnell.

We are off there this morning.

Deke has meetings all day.

 I am then home later this afternoon to stamp!

I'll be stamping all night- as I have Cathy's workshop in Cedar Rapids tomorrow morning that I will be creating & cutting for.
Plus I several boxes of stamps that I need to get sorted & bagged & ready for delivery too.
The guys are headed to Memphis, Missouri to race tonight.
I'm bummed- as this is my very favorite race track to go to & 
I'm not able to go with them this weekend.
I hope that Nathan has good luck!
Go #52 Wood Racing Team!
I'll be getting text message updates from Deke on the happenings at the races.

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

'Santa's List' Christmas Card

Good morning!
Here is another one of my Christmas Card for my upcoming class.

I love this old fashioned Santa.

He is just so cute!

 'Santa's List' & 'Oh Goodie'
cs:  Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
ink:  Crumb Cake
supplies:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Oval Framelits, Stylist Stripes Embossing Folder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, 2 Way Glue Pen, dimensionals

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

A 'Joyful Christmas' card....

Good morning!

Happy Hump day!
Wow......I do believe this is my favorite card for my upcoming Christmas card class.

And I do have to admit that it was not my favorite stamp set in the 

Holiday Catalog when I first saw it!

But these are my colors too!

I love Old Olive & Cherry Cobbler too.

Check out the new Gold Glitter in the center of the Poinsettia.

'Joyful Christmas' & 'Joy to the World'
cs:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
supplies:  Big Shot, Pretty Prints Embossing Folder, Multi-Purpose Glue, Gold Glitter, Scissor Snips, dimensionals 
 

 I finally got all of my Stamp 'Til You Cramp projects figured out last night!
WOW!

They are all amazing!
Now I need to find time to start creating & cutting them all!
I am so EXCITED about this upcoming class & I can't wait to spend my day stamping with everyone that will be joining me on October 26th for this annual fall event.

My Aunt Kathy is going to come help me today with some stamping stuff.

Bless her! 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

WOW- check out this aweome new Photopolymer stamp set- 'Endless Wishes'!

Oh my gosh.....I LOVE this!

 Isn't is so cute!

 

'Endless Wishes'- #133455= $13.95

I do believe I'm going to just have to have this!
You'll be seeing this at my upcoming classes! 

Check out the Weekly Deals- Oct. 15-21!

'Festive Flurry'

Good morning!
Here is one of my Christmas Class cards.

I LOVE this 'Festive Flurry's' stamp set with the coordinating framelits!

 Wouldn't you want to make this card & send it to your family & friends this holiday season.

My Christmas Card Class is on November 16th!

'Festive Flurry' & 'More Merry Messages'

cs:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Whisper White

dp:  Winter Frost Designer Series Paper Stack

ink:  Island Indigo

supplies:  Big Shot, Festive Flurry Framelits, Northern Flurry embossing folder, 

Large Rhinestone, dimensionals

Last night I had hoped to get to work on STYC things, 

but I had a visitor- so that can wait......

My little man Brayden was here.

Nathan was in the shop & Deke was at a meeting,

 so G'ma & Brayden had a fun night playing & reading.

Usually we sell hogs tonight- but not this week.

So planning to work on STYC things tonight after they boys all leave.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A COOL Gate Card Fold- using the 'Harvest of Thanks' stamp set!

Good morning-
Happy Monday to you all!

Here is a card that everyone at my October workshops made.

I love the gate fold of it!

I created it using the new Envelope Maker.

 Check it out.....cool huh!

 Here it is opened up.

I just cut the small flaps off the envelope.

I played with it to get it so that it was a standard card size (4 1/4 x 5 1/2"), 

when it is folded shut.

Gate card size:

7 7/8 x 7 7/8- punch at 3 3/8" & the cut off small flaps!

'Harvest of Thanks' & 'Tags 4 You'

cs:  Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry

dp:  Sweater Weather

ink:  Chocolate Chip

supplies:  Envelope Maker, Big Shot, Decor Labels Collection framelits, Bitty Banner framelits, 

1 3/8" Circle punch, 1 1/4" Circle punch, 2 1/2" Circle punch, glue dots, dimensionals, 

Ticket Duo Builder

I'm finally home today & will get to enjoy the boys!

It has been a busy last 5 days of stamping!

Tonight I'll be figuring out projects for my upcoming all day- Stamp 'Til You Cramp event.

This annual fall event is coming up on 10/26- so will be here before you know it!

AND my Fall Stamp 'Til You Cramp always one of my favorite classes of the year!

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

Lovin' these SINGLE stamps!

Good morning!
Here is another card that I did at my October workshops!

Those joining me today for Jan & Jan's stampin' party will be making this cute card!

The 2 stamps I used here are both single stamps.

#134813- 'Christmas Star'= $9.95

#134777- 'Magical Season'= $5.95

Check out the small scallop rotary cutter blade I used to cut along the top edge!

And the twine is 2 string from the unraveled Burlap Ribbon.

 'Christmas Star' & 'Magical Season'
cs:  Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler
dp:  Season of Style Designer Paper
ink:  Cherry Cobbler
supplies:  Paper Snips, Burlap Ribbon (unraveled it to tie the bow), Natural Trim Ribbon, dimensionals, glue dots, Simply Scored Tool, Stampin' Trimmer -with the Rotary Addition & Small Scallop Rotary Cutting Blade on it, Crop-a-dile

My inspiration for this card was from a swap that I received at Founders from Winona Semler, whom is a Canadian Demonstrator.

I'm off to stamp again today!

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

'Christmas Collectibles' card

Good morning!

Here is one of my Christmas cards.

It is created with the Holiday Catalog set- 'Christmas Collectibles'.

I love that the ornament punch coordinates with it!

( I will update this post with a supply list sometime soon.)

I had a wonderful time stamping with Jan & her friends last night.

I'm so glad that she welcomed all of us to their home.

I enjoy getting to see her family too!

Today I'm cutting & getting ready for my big workshop tomorrow with 

Jan C & Jan E being hostesses.

They have a big group of friends joining us!

I can't wait to spend my afternoon stamping with all of them.

I can't wait for them to see all of the cards that they'll be making.

Nathan raced in Donnellson last night & got 5th in one heat & 3rd in the other heat.

We race down there again tonight- so I'll be off to the races with my family!

I hope you have a SENSTATIONAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Here are my Christmas 'Stamp A Stack' cards!

Here are my Christmas Stamp A Stack cards!

You can purchase the kit to make the card(s) of your choice or else attend my Christmas card class 

on 11/16 to  make them with me!

I think they all turned out super cute!
I can't wait to see which one is everyone's favorite!

I do have a few favorites in the pile.

Why don't you leave me a comment & let me know which one is your favorite & why.

I will be posting these cards individually in the next couple of weeks here on my blog so you can see them closer & I'll include a supply list.

We had a great time stamping last night!

I had a house full!

It was great everyone could join me!

And I'm honored to have met Penny & Denise & thrilled you came to stamp with us!

Tonight I'm stamping again with Jan & her friends at her house.

I'm looking forward to meeting them & sharing my love of stamping!

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