A 'Work of Art'

Hello!

The stamp set used here is one of my favorites.

It is just so versatile!

I'm also showing you another Ombre affect created with using 

just one ink pad & shadow stamping to create the different shades. 

Isn't it simple- but oh so cute!

'Work of Art'

cs:  Pool Party, Whisper White & Bermuda Bay

ink:  Bermuda Bay

supplies:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (Small heart), 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Tag Topper Punch, Coastal Cabana Twine, dimensionals, glue dots

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Jamie & Jake had such an awesome princess birthday party for Ella yesterday!

It was so fun!

I'm glad I got to go.

Brayden went with me & the Seeley family was also there- 

so the boys had a fun time playing together.

Many of my family members got to meet Trey for the first time.

It was great to see Jeff too- (since the party was at his home).

He is gaining after his motorcycle accident.

He has a long ways to go- but look good & was happy to see everyone.

It is just still unbelievable that he is still on this earth.

Ok- I have gotta run....

I've still got some cutting left to do & then need to pack up & get the car loaded.

As I'm off to Hiawatha soon for my class there.

Sammi & Wendee are my hostesses today.

We have a big group coming & I can't wait to spend my afternoon stamping with all of them.

I burnt the midnight oil again last night working on convention swaps.

And I know I'll be doing the same thing tonight trying to get everything done.

I will have everything all cut & stamped before I leave- 

but will be assembling many of my swaps after I get to Salt Lake City.

Gosh......one more sleep at home tonight- in my own bed

& then tomorrow night we head out.

I am excited about going- but also already worrying about getting home sick for my family.

Woo Hoo- I have several of my downline & adoptee's going with me this year!!

PLUS- my mom will be going with me too.

And then my sister Beckie & niece Ginny are coming out on Thursday

to spend some time with us too.

We are all looking forward to convention & also getting to do some 
sight-seeing in the beautiful city of Salt Lake City, Utah!

 I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Groovy Love'

Hello!

Here is a clean & simple card with 3 hearts in a row!

 'Groovy Love'

cs:  Whisper White, Bermuda Bay & Pool Party

ink:  Bermuda Bay

supplies:  Sweetheart punch, dimensionals, glue dot, 1/4" White Cotton ribbon

 We have Ella's 1st birthday party today!

Looking forward to seeing my sisters, nieces & nephews today.

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

A 'Beautiful Bunch' Ombre card.....

Hello!

Here is another 'Beautiful Bunch' Ombre card I did in oranges.

 'Beautiful Bunch', 'Dotty Angles' & 'Four You'

cs: Old Olive, Tangelo Twist, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango & Cajun Craze

ink: Tangelo Twist

supplies:  Fringe Scissors, 7/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, Fun Flower Punch, 

dimensionals, glue dots, Tangelo Twist ribbon

Don't you love the different hues of orange together on this Ombre card?

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I had a fun night stamping with everyone lat night at our home.

We had a good time!
Bless Betty & Cindy for bringing yummy snacks for everyone!
 

I think I'm finally home today & will be cutting card stock for my class I have on Sunday.

AND hopefully get to work on some swaps for convention.

I have tons to do!
 

The guys race tonight in Columbus Junction.
I wish them luck.

I don't think I'll be going.

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

New Clearance Rack items added!

A lovely bunch of flower with 'Pictogram Punches'!!

Good morning!!

Awhh....isn't this little flower pot so cute with these little flowers.

And the best part is again that there is a punch 

that matches this stamp set!!

' Pictogram Punches' & 'And Many More'

cs:  Old Olive, Calypso Coral, Whisper White

dp:  Park Lane Designer Paper

ink:  Calypso Coral

markers:  Old Olive & Calypso Coral

supplies:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (flower), Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Word Window Punch, Calypso Coral Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones

They boys & I sure had a fun time together yesterday!

Nathan got 6th place last night- but is all on one piece- so we are thankful for that.

Tonight I have monthly Stampin' Night here at our home.

LOTS to do yet to finish getting ready yet.

I can't wait to see everyone that is joining me.

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

A clean & simple- 'Age Awareness' card!

Hello!

Ok.....so you all know that I love black & white cards.

 This is a fun gray & white birthday card.

What do you think of it?

I think the font on this new Photopolymer stamp set is so cute!

And this new little star punch is one of my favorites too.

 'Age Awareness'

cs:  Smokey Slate, Basic Gray, Whisper White

ink:  Basic Gray

supplies:  Big Shot, Chevron Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (Small Star), dimensionals, glue dots

Deke is gone all day to meetings in Mt. Pleasant.

I am headed to Manda's this morning to keep the twins

so that Manda & Trey can go to his appointment.

 Tonight we are off to the races to cheer on Nathan.

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

Another Christmas stamp set now available!

Check out this new Photopolymer stamp set!

It is available while supplies last only!!
 "Christmas Bliss"- #138897= $15.95

Another new Photopolymer stamp set- just for boys!

"Dear Hearts" Photopolymer Stamp Set 

Item #138157= $25.95
This is available while supplies last only!

'Beauty of the Season'

 JUST RELEASED for Christmas in July!! 

Here is a sneak peek! 

As this is a new stamp set that will be in the Holiday Catalog- 

but you can order it early!

"BEAUTY of the SEASON" - Wood #135776 or Clear #135779 

 

This weeks "Weekly Deals"- July 8-14, 2014

Here is a beautiful sunflower!

Hello!!

Here is a bright & cheery card using alot of new products.

Does this flower look like a sunflower or a daisy?

These are a couple of my favorite colors....love yellow & brown together.

Maybe it is because they are more fall colors 

& that is my favorite time of the year! 

 'Beautiful Bunch', 'Dotty Angles' & 'A Dozen Thoughts'

cs:  So Saffron, Hello Honey, Old Olive & Chocolate Chip

ink:  Chocolate Chip

supplies:  Fringe Scissors, 7/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, Fun Flower Punch, 

dimensionals, glue dots

Don't you just love it when SU! coordinates a stamp set & a punch together!

I sure do!!

It just makes creating so easy.

**To make the leaves on the flower I just punched a flower out of the 

Old Olive card stock & cute off 2 of the petals.  

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Brayden did a great job at swimming lessons yesterday.

He passed & is now in the 2nd class (in the 4ft. water).

He got to jump off the diving board & all!

And he is the youngest kid in his class- so that is pretty cool!

 

I'm off to get my hair cut this morning & finish running the errands 

that we didn't get done yesterday.

We take hogs to the locker this afternoon.

 Brayden is spending the day with Aunt Kathy today

& will be here late this afternoon.

We won't be selling hogs tonight- so I'll have the night off!

So I hope that means that I get alot of stamping done.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!

SUSIE

'Groovy Love' with the Sweetheart Punch

Hello!

I've been working on cards for my classes this week 

& I've also been trying to figure out my swaps for convention.

This is one of my convention swaps.

I love this new heart punch & coordinating stamp set- 'Groovy Love'.

 Are you wondering where I got those little hearts from?

They are pieces that fell out of the New Border Punch.

They are a perfect size for adding to a card like this & I love them.

 'Groovy Love' & 'Peace, Love & Cupcake'

cs:  Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White

ink:  Black Mememto Pad

supplies:  Hearts Border Punch, Sweetheart Punch, dimensionals, glue dots

Brayden & I are off to run errands this morning.....

the bank, the recycle center, Dollar General, the Farm Bureau office, etc.

Then Brayden has swimming lessons too- 

so I'll take him to those.  

Deke has a meeting this morning & one tonight-

 so he'll be home long enough to chore & shower in between & leave again.

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

'Zoo Babies' for Trey!

Hello!

Manda wanted to design thank you notes to send for Trey's baby gifts.

This is the cute card that we designed.

She knew which stamp set she wanted to use.

She also knew she wanted to use a green/blue & this alphabet embossing folder.

So we just kind of played & added & changed & came up with this card.

Isn't it super cute!

And working together on this reminded me of how much I miss

Manda being my helper & stamping with her.

We definitely need to stamp together more often.

 'Zoo Babies' & 'Lots of Thanks'

cs:  Coastal Cabana, Basic Gray, Whisper White

dp:  Neutrals Designer Series Stack (Basic Gray)

ink:  Basic Gray

supplies:  2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch,

Word Window Punch- (used scissor snips to flag the end of it),

dimensionals, glue dots, Big Shot, Alphabet Press Embossing Folder

  Here is the pile I got cut & stamped for her- 

so she is now ready to assemble them when she has time.

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We enjoyed getting to see many of Deke's family yesterday.

Especially the little ones.....my how they have grown since we saw them at Christmas.

We did miss our New Jersey/Pennsylvania Wood Family though.

I have been a stampin' fool!!

Oh my gosh.....I have some super cute/fun cards to share 

with everyone joining me this week to stamp!

I know they'll be using lots of new stamp sets, ribbons, designer papers, punches-

all products that they haven't got to play with yet!

I am headed to N. Liberty here soon for my monthly class there.

Denise is my hostess & I can't wait to see everyone & stamp!!

Gotta run.....still lots to do before I head out the door.

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Love & Sympathy'

Hello!
Here is a sympathy card I made this past week to send to my friend Teresa's husband.
This is probably the hardest card I've ever made.....
as over the past 2 years through her journey with her cancer I tried to make a 
card each month to mail to her.
She was such a beautiful person- inside & outside
& will be greatly missed by many people.

This card I made going horizontal.

And this is the exact same layout going vertical.

Which one do you like better?

 'Love & Sympathy'

cs: Strawberry Slush, Basic Gray, Whisper White
ink:  Strawberry Slush
markers:  Pistachio Pudding & Strawberry Slush
supplies:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch , Dimensionals

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What a fun 4th of July!
All of our kids were with us in the Sigourney Parade, 
plus Deke's sister Darci & Maria.
Just Brayden, Darci & Maria were in the What Cheer Parade with us.
We saw many 'old' friends throughout the day & got to visit a bit.

Then we headed home to chore, get supper 
& make salads (to take to Deke's parents for lunch today).
Last night we met the Seeley clan in town to watch the fireworks with them.
What fun we had fun seeing the fireworks through the eyes of a child.
And then we were home again & I was off to stamp.

This morning we are headed to Richland to be in their parade & 
then back home to get lunch ready & spend some time with Deke's family.
I hope to be home early this afternoon- as I have lots of stamping left to do.
I can't wait to spend my afternoon tomorrow stamping with 
Denise & everyone that will be joining me at my stampin' party!

Gotta run......
Hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Happy 4th of July!!!

Happy 4th of July everyone!!!

Here is a fun card that I created using the stamp set- 'Work of Art'!

I have seen tons of different flags created with this set 

& I wanted to come up with something different.

'Work of Art' & 'Sumthin' Sumthin'

cs:  Night of Navy, Real Red, Smokey Gray, Whisper White

ink:  Real Red & Night of Navy

supplies:  X Large Oval Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (Small Star),

dimensionals

We had another late night at the races.

Since Nathan didn't make qualifying on Wednesday night (due to his motor blowing up)
 he ended up starting 20th last night & finished 15th in the main.

He was all in one piece though- so guess that is a huge plus.

This morning we were up bright & early to get the chores done.

We got the Scout washed, went to town & borrowed a trailer from a friend 
& we are headed back to Sigourney to the parade this morning

& then to What Cheer to their parade this afternoon.

Our races for tonight got cancelled in Columbus Junction 

due to the river flooding there....... 

so Deke & I will stay home & I'll be creating & cutting cards for

my class I have on Sunday.

We might try to run to town late to see the fireworks with our kids & grandsons.

I hope you all have a FABULOUS Friday!

ENJOY a safe 4th of July Holiday today with your family and/or friends!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Banner Blast'.....another new catalog stamp set!

Hello!

Here are more of my pinwheels from my June 'My Paper Pumpkin' kit.

I also made this cute July calendar page too using new catalog supplies.

 And here is a close up on the calendar.

'Sumthin' Sumthin' & 'Banner Blast'

cs:  Night of Navy, Real Red & Whisper White

ink:  Night of Navy

supplies:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (Small Star), 

Banner Punch, Dimensionals & Glue Dots

We had a very late & very bad night at the races.

Nathan looked great & was passing for the lead & his motor broke.

Or should I say that it grenaded.

There were parts all over the track.

So the guys came home & spent the night in the shop trying to get the car ready 

to race again tonight for the big show. 

Praying we have a good night.

Due to the rain we were at the races for 2 1/2 hours last night before they got the track dried out enough to be able to start them.

Needless to say it was not fun waiting with all of the boys.

Hoping that they start on time tonight & that all of the boys are good.

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs!
SUSIE

Let's Celebrate!

Hello!

Here is a quick card I made early this morning.

I always love red, white & blue!

Adding the Smokey Slate (gray) to it kind of all pulls it together doesn't it?

 'Sumthin'Sumthin'

cs:  Smokey Slate, Night of Navy, Real Red & Whisper White

ink:  Memento pad

supplies:  Big Shot, Star Framelit, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (Star), dimensionals, Zig, Zag Embossing Folder & Decorative Dots Embossing Folder

Here are a couple more cards I made using the same supplies & same layouts- 
but changing the colors around some.

We had a busy day yesterday!!

I had all 4 boys all day & we got along good.

Then Susie's Hair Hut was open on the front porch late yesterday afternoon-

  with Drake, Brody, Steven & Deke all getting their hair cut.

Then last night we sold hogs!

It was late when we got in & I was beat!

I slept like a rock.

We are off on another busy day.....

Brayden will be here again with us.

Deke is in the office this morning.

The we are moving pigs this afternoon.

And then I think we are all headed to the races tonight in Osky if all goes as planned.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!!
Hugs!
SUSIE

CHECK THIS OUT!!

 Some of the New Blendability Markers are now available to purchase.

Check out my post HERE!
AND
this is the July Stampin' Up! special!!

You can stock up now!!
I know I am going to!!
Woo Hoo!

This weeks- Weekly Deals- July 1-7, 2014!

Here is a great photo of Nathan & Brayden!!

'Tickled Pink'

Hello!
Here is a fun card!

This reminds me of my grandma.....as she had plastic flamingo's in her yard 

when I was growing up! 
This set is this years Ronald McDonald set.
When you purchase this set-
Stampin' Up! will donate $3.00 to the Ronald McDonald House.

 

'Flamingo Lingo'

cs:  Pink Pirouette, Strawberry Slush, Whisper White

ink:  Strawberry Slush

supplies:  Big Shot, Bitty Banners framelits, Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Petite Petals Punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Glue Dot

I got a swap from a demonstrator by the name of Becky Morris.

She had used this stamp set & did a similar layout with different colors.

I changed it came up with this....adding more pink to it!

Trey's appointment yesterday went well.

He is so sweet!

The twins just love him so much.

Iowa has been hit hard with tons of rain.

I know we got over 5 inches in less than 2 hours of time.

Many have water in their homes & damages to their crops.

Last night was a long night helping family members that had water in their homes.

So sad....

I am a farmer today....will be out helping Deke & selling hogs.

 

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

SUSIE

It is time to celebrate!

Hello!
The end of the Stampin' Up! year is today.

So this is a fun card that I sent to each of the gals that are directly under me

in my Iowa Inkers team.

I hope they liked it!

I am just a lovin' the new Back to Black Designer Paper

& this new 'Peace, Love & Cupcakes' stamp set.

PLUS I am also in love with this new BLACK ink pad!

It is the Memento one that you use with the Blendabilities-

but is works great to stand alone just as a great ink pad to stamp 
onto white or vanilla cardstock.

 'Peace, Love & Cupcakes' & 'Fabulous Four'

cs:  Real Red, Basic Black & Whisper White

dp:  Back to Black

ink:  Memento & Real Red

supplies:  2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 1 2/8" Circle Punch, NEW 2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Basic Pearls

Yesterday did not go as planned.  

I woke up with a migraine, so laid back down for awhile.

When I got up I went to pull a pan out from under out kitchen sink so that I could go grill some brats.

AND it was wet!

Yep- my sink drain had rusted out & I had water standing inches deep under my sink.

So I removed everything!

Deke came in & we headed to Menards for parts to fix it.

5 hours & over $200 later- he got it all put back together.

While we were fixing it we decided to replace all of the pipes 
& the garbage disposal too.

What a mess!
We are still drying it out & he'll go to our local lumber yard today to have them 
cut a piece of plywood to put back in for a base piece 
so that I can put things back under there.

This mess so wasn't on my schedule for yesterday.

I'm just thankful that Deke is talented enough to fix it & it is now done.

I'm headed to town for Trey's 2 week check up here soon.

We'll have a busy day!!

Manda & I didn't get to stamp together yesterday like we had planned-

so that is now on our list of things to do later this afternoon/evening.

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Back to Black meets 'Peace, Love & Cupcakes'!

Hello!
I made several cards the other day that I sent out.

I loved playing with the 

NEW Back to Black Designer Paper.

And I combined the awesome new set- 'Peace, Love & Cupcakes' with it.

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Our visitors today.....

I LOVE that Stampin' Up! has brought so many friends into our lives over the past 13 years.

Thankfully many of them are close by that I get to see often & stamp with!

But others are far away & I get to see them 1-3 times per year at our Stampin' Up! events.

How honored we are that my dear demonstrator friend Diana Gibbs from Arizona & her family made a special stop at our farm on their way through Iowa today.

 

Me & Diana

Diana- holding Trey, Eric, Jeff, Brayden & Deke

 

I love to cook too.....so I got to make them all lunch!

Our kids (Nathan, Manda & Steve) & 4 grandsons were all here to join us too.

 

I made breaded tenderloins, cheesy potatoes, sweet corn & oreo dessert!

It was yummy!

I think they left with full tummies.

 Diana also got to cuddle with Trey some too!

 

How blessed I am!!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs!
SUSIE

Another win last night in Columbus Junction for Mid Season Championship!

Nathan & Brayden

Red, White & Blue Pinwheels!

Hello!

Here is a cute pinwheel banner I created with 

my July "My Paper Pumpkin" kit!

It is so cute!

And was so fast & easy to make.

 Look at all of these pinwheels!

There were 24 of the in the kit......

 Here is my completed banner.

Doesn't it look cute hanging on my family room entertainment center!

And here is are the pinwheels that I put into a mason jar as a centerpiece.

I had fun using my fringe scissors making the shredded paper in the the jar.  

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I'm so EXCITED that my demonstrator friend Diana Gibbs, 

her husband Jeff & son Eric are coming to visit us at our home today!!

It is so amazing that Stampin' Up! has brought so many 

awesome friends into my life!

Diana is only one of the hundreds of friends that I treasure

& I love sharing our passion of stamping together.

So.....gotta run!

I'm gonna make sure the Gibb's don't leave here hungry.

Jeff will hopefully like the breaded tenderloins that I mam making for him.

So I still have lots to do before our guests arrive!

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
hugs!
SUSIE

Stampin' Up! NEW Blendabilitie Markers will be avialable on July 1st!!!

 WOO HOO!

The following items will be available to purchase beginning: JULY 1st!!

• Cherry Cobbler (item #130995)
• Coastal Cabana (item #131000)
• Daffodil Delight (item #130998)
• Old Olive (item #130999)
• Pumpkin Pie (item #130997)
• Rich Razzleberry (item #131003)
• Skin Tone Assortment (item #129370)

In addition, the following accessories will also be available:

• Memento Ink Pad (item #132708)
• Memento Ink Refill (item #133456)
• Color Lifter (item #129369)

Contact me about my Blendabilities Marker Club!