A Happy Hello!!

Wow....this years new Ronald McDonald set- 'Sprinkles of Life' is just so adorable!!  It is such a versatile set & has endless possibilities.  And I love that is has a coordinating punch to go with it. 

Here I've used the coordinating punch- (Tree Builder) to make a cloud.  And I used the Flower Flair framelits to make the sun peeking out behind it.  I saw a card on pinterest using these two images that inspired me when I was making this card.  
 
And check out this new embossing folder too!  It is called- Elegant Dots & has little circle images on it, made with dots.  

stamp set:  'Tin of Cards'
card stock:  Bermuda Bay, THICK Whisper White, Crushed Curry
designer paper: Cherry on Top Paper Stack
ink:  Black Memento
other:  Big Shot, Elegant Dots Embossing Folder, Flower Flair Framelits (for the sun), 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Banner Triple Punch, Tree Builder Punch, Bermuda Bay Thick Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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I literally sat & worked on farm books all day yesterday.  My back was killing me last night, but I worked on stamp stuff that I need to get done.

We are up early this morning to get ready for baby piggies again.  All of the boys will be here.  I'm off here soon to pick them up for the day.  It will be fun & busy day!!

If it doesn't rain too much, tonight Nathan races in Osky.  It is a special race with other car classes & it is expensive- so we are all staying home- except for Nathan, Sarah & Deke.  I'll just have to wait for a text message to find out how he is doing.  I'll spend my night stampin'.

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

SUSIE

A birthday invite!

Can you believe that our baby Trey is going to ONE already on Friday!!  Oh my gosh....where did the year go?  It just flew by!!  What a sweet little guy he is & how blessed we are.  He is just such a joy!

This is his birthday invite that Manda & I made.  We used some just recently retired products on it...but I still wanted to share it with you.  Isn't it cute!!  Manda got the idea off of Pinterest & of course we changed it some. 

The twins first birthday party theme with Dr. Seuss.....they were "Thing 1" & "Thing 2".  So of course Trey has to be "Thing 3" for his first birthday party too!  

Here are the supplies that we used-
stamp set:  'Positively Chevron' (background stamp), 'Big News' (candle on inside), Rough Edges Alphabet set
card stock:  Real Red, Whisper White
ink:  Black Memento, Tempting Turquoise, Real Red
other:  Cherry Cobbler Bakers' Twine, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Dimensionals

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We had a full day in the heat on the farm yesterday.  The baby piggies sure are cute!!  Last night we went to Brayden's last ballgame.  He had a really good hit!

Deke if off to meetings all day today!  I'll be wearing another hat & working in the office all day on farm bookwork- trying to get caught up with all of it.  I think we'll finally be home tonight for a change.  Deke will work late on the farm & I'll be spending my night cutting card stock & getting ready for my New Catalog Open Houses that I have coming up again this weekend. 

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

This weeks- "WEEKLY DEALS"- June 9-15, 2015!

Just for you!

Here is another one of the cute cards that I created for my New Catalog Open Houses.  I just love these bright colors together!  What a perfect card for almost any occasion!  These balloons are just adorable aren't they. 

stamp set: 'You're So Sweet'
card stock:  Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Cucumber Crush, Whisper White
designer paper:  Cherry On Top
ink:  Cucumber Crush
other:  Banner Triple Punch, Regals Candy Dots (Crushed Curry), Dimensionals, Mini Treat Bag Thinlits, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform

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Today I'm a farmer all day!  Awhh.....we get baby piggies in this morning.  It will be a full day outside helping Deke.  

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

'I Think You Are Great!'

Here is the card that I gave you a peek of yesterday!  It is a fun card showcasing our new 2015-2017 In Colors & some other new products too!!  It is one of the cards everyone gets to make at my New Catalog Open Houses.

• Check out the new stamp set- 'I Think You Are Great'!  Here I've used the 2" Circle punch to punch it out, as I wanted a little white edge around it to help make the words pop out.
• I used the new In Color markers to make the stripes by coloring directly onto the stamp.

AND

• I used a new In Color Blossom Accent resin flower.

stamp set:  'I Think You're Great'
card stock:  Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White, Tip Top Taupe, Mint Macaron, Delightful Dijon, Cucumber Crush
ink:  Watermelon Wonder
markers:  2015-2017 In Colors set of 5
other:  Blossom Accents, Petite Petals Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Banner Triple Punch, 2" Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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OH my!  What a busy weekend I had that was jam packed full of stamping!!!  I'm glad that so many could join me for my New Catalog Open Houses & I look forward to sharing with everyone joining me for my 2 classes I have this coming weekend too!  The new catalog is awesome!!  I think most everyone agrees with me on this!

Deke is gone to meetings all day.  Manda & the boys are here & I hope we get Trey's birthday invites all made & ready to mail out.  I still can't believe that he is going to be 1 soon!!  

Tonight I'll be closing parties & working on my Stampin' Up things.  I have piles & piles to catch up on. 

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Lovin' the NEW In Colors!

Here is a quick peek.....sorry- I've had a busy weekend with lots of new catalog parties- so I've had lots of cutting & packing & stuff to do.  I was hoping to have time to get caught up on details on my past posts- but I will get that done sometime soon, so please be patient with me.

This is a super cute card I made showcasing the NEW 2015-2017 In Color!  This is one of the cards that everyone will be making at my new catalog parties this week!  I love it!  Do you?

I had a super busy day yesterday with my parties!  Thanks to all that attended & helped make them great!!

I'm off to another party today!!  Deb is our hostess this month!  We have a big group coming & I can't wait until they see the new catalog & all of the cool cards that they get to make with me today!

Gotta run........

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

The 2015-2017 In Colors!

Here is a quick post.  Sometime soon I'll be back to update it with supplies used & share more information. 

This is the bookmark that everyone stamping with me, will be making!  

I have a house full of ladies joining me this morning for my New Catalog Open House!  I have more joining me this afternoon.  AND I have another Open House event tomorrow afternoon too in N. Liberty!  I am looking forward to seeing everyone, sharing my projects & unveiling the new catalog to them!

I still have lots left I want to get done before everyone gets here.  Gotta run......

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

Check out the bags I made with our new 'Gift Bag Punch Board'!

Oh wow......I've been playing with the new Gift Bag Punch Board.  Shown here I have 3 bags that I made the other night.  (left to right)

•  Large- 6 x 12"
• Medium- 6 x 11"
• Small- 6 x 10"

So as you can see there all the same height, but they are different widths.  Isn't it cute how I scored 1" along the top edge of them & turned it down.  You can make them any size you want.....it all depends on what size the paper is that you start out with.  They can be tall & skinny, short & fat- you name it! 

Yesterday I shared with you a new patterned paper (polka dots & script wording).  Yes this is the "other pattern" of the NEW Designer Series 12x12 Paper Stacks that I told you I'd share today.  This is the stripes & flowers print.  I just love all of these new patterns.  And I'm thrilled that they are available in all of our 52 colors=

• 2015-207 In Colors
• 2014-2016 In Color
• Bright Collection
• Subtles Collection
• Regals Collection
• Neutrals Collection

I thought at first that it would be hard making these bags.....but oh they are are so easy!  And to be honest it is kind of addicting- as once I started making them I just wanted to keep making more!

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Here is the large box.

 Here is the medium box.

Here is the small box.

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I had a busy & fun day yesterday with all of the boys.  It was so nice out that we played outside for quite awhile.  Our swing set got a working out- that is forsure.  It was a prefect day to be out.  The weather couldn't have been any nicer!

Deke is home today to work on the farm.  He will be powerwashing all day, as we're trying to get everything all cleaned & ready for our new baby piggies that come next week on Tuesday & Thursday.  He worked late again last night working on things since he's been gone to so many meetings during the day this whole week. 

The building crew is to be here all day to work on our new hog shed too.  The walls are formed up & ready to pour the cement into for the 2 walls that we have to replace.  The cement truck is suppose be here to get the cement poured into them this morning & then the crew will start setting the poles for the building!  Woo Hoo!!

I have the "day off work" today & will be wearing my other hat & stampin' the day AND night away getting ready for my New Catalog Open Houses that I have coming up.  I have the new stamp sets all picked out that I want to use.....and some ideas in my head for the designs, so I'm hoping I have good mojo & all just falls into place.  It is just so much fun to play with new stampin' products.  I feel like a kid in a candy store & don't know what to pick out & do first. 

Last night I did get one project all ready to go!  Each year I like for everyone to have a sample of our new In Colors that are just being released.  So I made a super cute new In Color Book Mark......and they are all printed, cut, stamped & ready for everyone to finish punching out & assembling them.  This is a bonus project for everyone attending my classes this weekend & next weekend.  I hope everyone likes it!

Tonight Brayden has a ball game- so I'll run in town for the hour to watch him & his team play.  The Seeley boys are excited about getting to go too to watch him.  I think we are going to take a blanket & can sit on the ground tonight instead of the bleachers for a change & see how that goes.  

Ok....off I go....I am on a mission & I am praying that I have good mojo!!

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

Lovin' the NEW DESIGNER SERIES PAPER!

Here is a cute card that shows off our pretty new Designer Series 12x12 Papers Stack.  Each Stack has 40 sheets (2 each of 2 double sided designs) in 10 different colors.  Here you can see 2 different designs with the polka dots on one side & the script words on the other side.

The other design is stripes on one side & little flowers on the other side. 
 

Note: I'll show you some cute boxes tomorrow using the other design with the stripes/flower images.

stamp set:  'Friendly Wishes'

card stock:  Whisper White, Soft Suede, Real Red

designer paper:  Neutrals Designer Series Paper- Soft Suede

ink:  Soft Suede

other:  Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (Small Heart), Whisper White Baker's Twine, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Banner Triple Punch Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Susie's Hair Hut was open for business last night & I got Steven's hair cut.  I then stamped for awhile & got some cards made that I needed to get in the mail today.  Brayden stayed with us last night & his Papa Mark picked up him early this morning to go with him for awhile & he'll come back later to spend the day & play with the boys.

Deke is off to a meeting again this morning.  And I'm off to get ready for my boys!

Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil (hopefully I'll feel like it) working on projects & getting ready for my New Catalog Open Houses!  

My severe spring time allergies are just kicking me in the butt with so many farmers mowing & baling hay the past couple of weeks.  I am a true farm girl, but this time of year I wish I lived in town & could breath.  My allergy meds are helping some- but not near enough.  My eyes are all red & itchy too, on top of my bad cough &.....I'm just a mess & miserable.  And on top of it all, with this darn prednisone it won't let me sleep & I've seen every minute on the clock almost all night long.  Gosh...I've taken allergy shots & medicine year round, sine I've been 8 years old or so....and I should be use to this....but it has been 4 years since my allergies have been quite this bad & turned into walking pneumonia. 

Gotta run.......

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

HOT NEWS!

Oh wow- you can now order from the new catalog!  

Do you have a HUGE WISH LIST like I do?  Here is some awesome news I need to share with you!  

• Did you know that you can purchase the Starter Kit (kit includes up to $125 in your choice of current products and ships FREE) for only $99 plus tax.  
• When you join Stampin’ Up! between June 2 and June 30 you also get to choose ANY TWO stamp sets (of any price) in the new catalog for FREE.  
• Woo hoo!
•  You can join HERE from my Stampin' Up! website.
•  I'd love to have you join my Iowa Inkers Team & reap the additional benefits I share with my team too!
•  Hobby stampers are very welcome here, as you would get a 20% discount each time you order for yourself! 
• OR if you need extra income & want to share your love of stamping with friends- then this is for you too! 

GET THE MOST PRODUCT FOR YOUR MONEY NOW by JOINING MY TEAM!   
Click HERE to join!
Or contact me at any time.

A new stamp set & coordinating DSP!

This is a new set in the catalog, along with the coordinating designer paper.  Honestly- I don't think I ever would have even gave this set a 2nd look until I saw all of these cute samples that were shared at our SHARE FAIR in  Hawaii.  

stamp set:  'Market Fresh'- pg. 116
designer paper:  Farmers Market DSP- pg. 143

I'm sorry that I can't remember who the amazing demonstrator was that shared at this table & created all of these projects for us.  But look closely at her folds & her color combinations.  They are super cute!  These veggies/fruits have cute words on them.  

I helped Deke yesterday morning with the hogs & headed back to the house as soon as I could.  He knew that I didn't feel well.....but glad that I was able to help him.  He had a very long day & didn't get in until 11 last night.  
 
I apologize for not sharing today anything that I'd created/stamped.  Hopefully I will be a little better today & feel like stamping some.  I didn't even cut Steve's hair last night- so Susie's Hair Hut will be open for business tonight after work (or that is the plan anyways).  I have gotten caught up on some of my bookwork.....but I'm not done yet.   I'm just not up to par yet.  My darn medicine (prednisone) is keeping me awake.  I want to sleep....but I sure haven't the past 2 nights.  I am use to not getting tons of sleep, but at least before when I was in bed & was asleep, I slept like a rock.  That sure isn't the case now.  I am hoping my cough is better & I have more energy & that I am on the uphill side soon.  I have LOTS to do in the next 2 days to great ready for my 3 New Catalog Open Houses that I have coming up this weekend.

Deke is off to meetings today.  Then tonight is our race night in Osky.  As of now I'm not planning to go racing.  I hate missing them though.  I just don't think I need to be out in the damp night air yet.  We'll see how my day goes & how I feel when it is time for everyone to leave.  It is just hard to stay home & miss spending a night with our whole family.  I treasure our time spend together.

Hopefully the 3 Seeley boys are better today too.  Poor Drake has been the sickest.  They have coughs, ear infection & the flu....and none of us were sick all winter long.  But it sure has hit us this past week.  I'm ready for us all to be back to normal.

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

THE NEW CATALOG IS HERE!

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD & SEE THE NEW CATALOG!

This weeks= "WEEKLY DEALS"- June 2-8, 2015!

ALL NEW 2015 Stampin' Up! PRODUCTS HERE!

Here is a card created with all new products!  It is all available TODAY!!  Woo hoo!!  It is so exciting!  I love the new catalog & lots of the new products in it.  I look forward to sharing some cool new things at my New Catalog Open Houses coming up with everyone!

This is a card that I made for my Iowa Inkers Team meeting that I had here last Saturday.  I think it turned out really cute!

stamp set:  'Friendly Wishes'
card stock:  Watermelon Wonder, Basic Black, Whisper White
designer paper:  Everday Chic
ink:  Black Memento
marker:  Watermelon Wonder
other:  1" Dotted Lace Ribbon, Banner Triple Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Hearts Border punch

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Oh....I did go to the dr yesterday & yes I do have walking pneumonia.  He gave me a zpack & prednisone.    I hope I'm better soon.  With just one dose I feel a little better already. 

And the 3 Seeley boys went to the dr too & have meds too.  They have ear infections, coughs & stomache flu.  Hope that no one else gets sick around here.

We are up bright & early this morning to mark, sort & load hogs.  Then we have some pigs to move too.  Tonight after work Susie's Hair Hut is open for business!  And I hope I find some energy to do some stamping.

Hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Check out this new DSP!

Here is another card that I created for my Iowa Inkers Team meeting.  It is just like the card I posted yesterday, except that I used a different designer paper (DSP) that was in the package & a different color of card stock to layer with.  This is just so pretty! I just love the big/bold flower images on this DSP. 

stamp set:  'Friendly Wishes'- NEW
card stock:  Old Live, Blushing Bride, Whisper White
designer paper:  English Garden
ink:  Old Olive
other:  Big Shot, Circle Framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Banner Triple Punch- NEW & Dimensionals

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I hope to get into see the dr this morning.  And the 3 Seeley boys are sick too....so guess we'll all be going to the dr today.  This darn cold/damp weather! 

Deke has a meeting this morning & another one tonight.  I plan to be home all night & I will hopefully be feeling better soon.  I have too much going on this week to be sick.

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

SUSIE

You can get 50% OFF Paper Pumpkin NOW!!

Woo Hoo!!
If you haven’t ever tried Paper Pumpkin, you can sign up now & get 50% off your first two months.

Offer AVAILABLE-  May 12-June 10, 2015

DETAILS-
For new subscribers only!  And BE SURE TO USE the code SAVE50 to join Paper Pumpkin through June 10, 2015!  You'll get 50% off the first two months subscription! You can then continue getting Paper Pumpkin each month for only $19.95 + tax per month (free shipping).
How do you sign up?

1. Sign up by CLICKING HERE- www.paperpumpkin.com
2. Click subscribe
3. Enter SAVE50 in the promo code
4. Be sure to add my name (SUSIE WOOD) when prompted before check out.
5. Check out.

More information-

• This is for new subscribers only.
• It is available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
• Be sure to add the DISCOUNT CODE to receive your first two months of a new subscription at 50% off! After the first two months, the price for each month’s kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
• Go to visit PaperPumpkin.com to join.
• Be sure to enter the Promo Code, SAVE50 when you sign up!  

 

MORE- another 2015 New Catalog Sneak Peek!

Here is another sneak peek of new products in the upcoming NEW CATALOG!  I love these colors & the flowery images on this new designer paper. 

This is one of the cards that I created for my downline meeting yesterday.  It was one of the shoe box swaps that everyone got to make.

stamp set:  'Friendly Wishes'- NEW
card stock:  Old Olive, Hello Honey, Whisper White
designer paper:  English Garden 12x12 assorted- NEW
ink:  Old Olive
other: Banner Triple Punch- NEW, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Circle Framelits, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, dimensionals

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We had a great time at my team meeting yesterday!!  We missed several that couldn't attend though too.  It was a full day of sharing ideas & projects using new catalog products!  Woo Hoo!

I have tons to do today- but am fighting this cough/head cold I have.  I bet I'm headed to the dr tomorrow.  I don't have time to be sick.  I have too much to get done this week with all of my New Catalog Open Houses I'm hosting. 

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

A 2015 New Catalog Sneak Peek!

Do you ever send love notes?  Maybe you need a wedding card?   Here is a fun & simple "love note" to make! 

I used the new stamp set- 'Friendly Wishes' here.  
AND to make the cute little envelope on the card front, I used the end pieces that I punched off to make a 2" banner using the new Banner Triple Punch.  Cool huh!

When I got done making this I thought to myself that I should have used a different color other than red & gone out of my traditional comfort zone. 

stamp set: 'Friendly Wishes'- NEW
card stock:  Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black
ink:  Black Memento
other supplies:  Banner Triple Punch- NEW, Hearts Border Punch, Dimensionals

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Woo Hoo!!  Today I have my Iowa Inkers Team meeting here at our home.  I was up burning the midnight oil getting ready for it & still have several things I have to get done this morning before my troops arrive.  I am looking forward to seeing them & spending our day together 'playing' with new catalog products!!  

This card is one that everyone joining me today will get to make, as it is one of the shoe box swaps that I made for them to do.  I hope they like it. 

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

NEW= In Colors & a stamp set!

Check out these NEW In Colors!

• Delightful Dijon
• Cucumber Crush
• Mint Macaron
•  Watermelon Wonder
• Tip Top Taupe

And the new stamp set is called- 'Layered Letters Alphabet'.    Yep- the solid circle image comes in the alphabet set.  
And the new Triple Banner Punch was used to flag the end of this bookmark.
I LOVE IT ALL!!  
Oh...and check out the new Watermelon Wonder 1" Dotted Lace Ribbon!

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We were gone almost all day yesterday.  We had supper late & by 10 I had to go to bed.  My allergies are just terrible this time of year, so I am miserable & I'm fighting getting my annual walking pneumonia.  I have too much to do to not feel well.....so praying that I feel better this morning.  I have TONS to do!!  I have my Iowa Inkers Team meeting here tomorrow all day!  I can't wait to see everyone & spend our day together stamping.  I'm off to Manda's this morning & then back home. 

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

Tin of cards- sneak peek!

This is one of the awesome new kits available in the new catalog- beginning on June 2, 2015!

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Oh what a day!  The boys & I ran errands yesterday morning & then played in What Cheer in the park & then in Keswick in the park.  We stopped to get Aunt Virginia to go with us & she had a blast watching the boys.  We came home & had a picnic style lunch (in our kitchen)!  And then Susie's Hair Hut was open & got Brody & Drake's hair cut.  The boys took a quick nap & we went to Brayden's ball game.   Then we all headed to the races.  It was a great night with all of us there & a WIN in our heat & a WIN in the feature!  WOO HOO!!  Nathan did an awesome job!!!  Congratulations to the #52 Wood Racing Team!

Here is a cute photo of our boys playing with their tractors & race cars!  Humm....our baby doesn't think he is a baby any more & he won't be one for a few more weeks yet.

And here is a cool photo of Nathan's winning trophy.

Deke is off early this morning for 2 meetings.  I will be working on farm books & then will meet him, as we have an appointment with our banker this afternoon.  I think we'll finally be home tonight.  I have lots of stamping to do to get ready for my Iowa Inkers Team Meeting that will be here on Saturday!  Yippee....can't wait!

I hope you have a super Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Another 2015 Catalog Sneak Peek- this one is horizontal.....

Here is the same card that I posted yesterday- only this one is horizontal instead of vertical.  I do like yesterdays card better....maybe if I would have put the banner flags on the other end I would like it better?  But it is still cute!

stamp set:  'Friendly Wishes' (NEW)
card stock:  Cucumber Crush (NEW), Tip Top Taupe (NEW), Crushed Curry, Whisper White
ink:  Tip Top Taupe (NEW)
designer paper:  Cherry on Top Paper Stack  (NEW)
other:  Big Shot, Lucky Stars Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (small star), 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Triple Banner Punch (NEW), dimensionals, glue dots

Laughing......when I made my swap last night I used this same stamp set again.....so stay tuned.....you'll be seeing yet more cards made with this new stamp set.

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What a wet & dreary day yesterday!  Luckily we had a break without rain & had the ball game.  Brayden hit the ball good.  We were all there to cheer him on!  I had a sore throat last night & was just beat....so didn't get much done.  Hopefully I have lots of energy today.

Deke is off to a meeting this morning & then the office.  If the weather is nice the boys & I are going to the park to play for awhile.  Tonight is racing night- so we're all going to cheer on Nathan.  Hoping that he & the 52 Team have good luck!!!

I'm off to pick up the boys.....I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE 

Important NEW Catalog information that I wanted to share.....

The sales periods for the 2014-2015 annual catalog, the 2015 occasions catalog, and the 2015-2016 annual catalog will overlap on June 2 in all markets. Please note the following about the transition day of June 2:

• All carryover items from the 2014-2015 annual catalog and 2015 occasions catalog will keep their 2014-2015 prices on June 2, while brand-new items in the 2015-2016 annual catalog will follow the 2015-2016 printed price. Beginning 3 June, all 2015-2016 pricing will take effect.

• Current host program benefits will remain in effect on June 2. Beginning June 3, all new host benefits (Stampin' Rewards) will take effect.

• On June 2, hosts may choose host items from the 2014-2015 annual catalog, the 2015 occasions catalog, or the 2015-2016 annual catalog.

• Beginning June 3, hosts will no longer be able to choose host items from the 2014-2015 annual catalog or the 2015 occasions catalog, and the new Stampin' Rewards program will begin.

• On June 2, all Online Store categories will be replaced with new categories in support of the 2015-2016 annual catalog. The new categories will contain NEW and CARRYOVER items in the 2015-2016 annual catalog. All other items will be searchable and orderable, but not categorized. The Retiring Products category and any remaining available items will be active through June 2.

This weeks "Weekly Deals"- May 26- June1, 2015!

Another 2015 New Catalog Sneak Peek!

Here is a another sneak peek using the set- ''Friendly Wishes'.  I really like this font & these words.....there are also several little stamp images in this set too.  Those make it great to add here or there.

I am in a quarterly swap with a group of demonstrator friends from all over.  It is called "DoGiva's".  This is my swap that I made for all of them.  I used the awesome new Triple Banner Punch again.....and the Cherry on Top Designer Paper stack....plus 2 new In Colors- Cucumber Crush & Tip Top Taupe.  Both of our girls (Manda & Sarah) liked this card, so I hope the gals that get it like it too.  It could work for almost any occasions & almost any gender.

stamp set:  'Friendly Wishes' (NEW)
card stock:  Cucumber Crush (NEW), Tip Top Taupe (NEW), Crushed Curry, Whisper White
ink:  Tip Top Taupe (NEW)
designer paper:  Cherry on Top Paper Stack  (NEW)
other:  Big Shot, Lucky Stars Embossing Folder, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (small star), 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Triple Banner Punch (NEW), dimensionals, glue dots

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Humm....I'm thinking that maybe this Cucumber Crush is one of my new favorite colors.  I've used it alot.  It just goes so well with this designer paper that it has become my 'go to' new color lately.  I know it is going to be an awesome color for the holidays.  Won't it be pretty with Real Red & Cherry Cobbler for Christmas projects!  And I forsure LOVE the new In Color Tip Top Taupe- it is just a 'me' color.....and pretty much just goes with almost every color.  

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Yesterday I worked on & donated my day to Stampin' Up! things.  I sorted stamp orders, tried to catch up on bookwork & worked on a swap for a monthly group I'm in.  I burnt the midnight oil & only got a few hours of sleep.....so today may be a really long day.

Deke & I were both up early this morning- as we sell a load of hogs before we do our other jobs for the day.  He'll then be headed to the office for their weekly board meeting  & I'll be off to pickup the boys & spent my day with them.   We have a few errands to run while we are in town......and then we'll be home.  It has been raining all morning.....so playing outside is out for our agenda today.  I guess we'll built a fort & find some fun things to do inside today!

Tonight Brayden has a ball game, so we'll go to that.  Then I'll come home stamp!!  I have my downline team meeting here on Saturday & have LOTS to do to get ready for that.  

Gotta run.....I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Here is a sneak peek quickie card!

Happy Memorial Day.....this is for all of our Veterans on their special day!

Here is a quickie card.....I'm sharing another card made with one of the new sets called- 'You're So Sweet'!  Our punches are my "go to" when I'm in a hurry & am so thankful we have so many punches in our line that coordinate with so many different stamp sets.

This was one of the cards that I made when trying to make Jenny & Clint's bridal shower card the other night.  I choose the other one to give them- but still really like this one & the layout of it too.  I have lots of stamping to get done this week in the evenings.....some for swaps I'm in with other demonstrator friends from afar, some for my team downline meeting that I'm having on Saturday & some of my upcoming New Catalog Open House events that I have coming up starting next week.  I pray that I have good mojo!

stamp set:'You're So Sweet'- available June 2nd
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral, Whisper White
ink:  Calypso Coral
other:  Dimensionals, 2 1/2" Circle Punch,  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder

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Yesterday Manda, Trey & I had a good time at Jenny & Clint's bridal shower.  It was very nice!!  After it we went to Walmart & bought shower gifts for Payten & Josh's baby shower that is this coming Saturday.  I won't be able to go, as I have my team meeting at our home that day- but have the gifts & will send them with Manda & Sarah.  

I also did my cemetery run last night & got flowers on everyone's graves.  Deke worked until dark, so I made supper late.  We were both beat & ended up going to bed about 11 pm (which is early for us).  

I'm home today.   Gonna run out & help Deke move piggies.  Then in to wrap shower gifts, make cards & sort stamp orders!

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Memorial Day!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A sneak peek!

Here is a sneak peek of a new stamp in the upcoming new catalog!  It is from the set- 'You're So Sweet'!  It is available to purchase on June 2nd!  As a demonstrator we get to pre-order some of the new products early.  This is one of many new sets that I got.

stamp set:'You're So Sweet'- available June 2nd
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral, Whisper White
designer paper:  Subtles 12x12 Paper Stack- RETIRING
ink:  Calypso Coral
other:  Calypso Coral Seam Binding ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Triple Banner Punch- available June 2nd, Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder

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Yesterday was a busy day!  I got my hair cut, ran some errands & then home to get Deke's lunch.  I worked on sorting some of the many stamp orders that arrived while we were gone.  And then Cindy came down & I helped her cut Jacie's wedding invitations.

Nathan had some idiot run into him last night & got a flat tire- so he had a DNF (did not finish).  What a bummer!!  As they made the long haul clear up to Deer Creak, Minnesota.

This morning Manda & I are headed to Jenny's bridal shower.  It is a brunch.  

This card is the one I made for Jenny.  Her wedding colors are Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake & White.  I hope she likes it!

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Our boys......

Here is a photo of Brayden on his last day of school.  Gosh....we can't believe that he is done with 1st grade & will be a 2nd grader when school begins again in August.

Brayden got 2 awards yesterday....we are so proud of him.

• Rule Follower King
• Everyone's friend

These 2 awards sum him up pretty good.  The apple didn't fall far from the tree.....as he is such a spitting image of his dad.

Here is a photo of all our boys!  It is quite a challenge to get a photo of them all together.  This was about my 5th attempt.

Brody, Trey, Brayden & Drake

It is cleaned up......now for the next step!

Just thought I'd share an update & some new photos of our fire clean up.

On Thursday Deke, his dad & Steve Bueheman worked all day!  They got alot accomplished.  Here is what it looks like now.  Steve had his big track hoe & his bull dozer here. 

Next week the re-building process will start on the open front hog shed.  We aren't going to be able to afford to rebuild the bale shed for awhile, as there wasn't enough insurance money to cover the rebuild of both buildings that we lost.  So as of now.....that is on hold....and we go to the bank on Thursday, so will know more after that.

'Too Kind' is going.....

Here is a card made with a favorite flower stamp set of mine that is RETIRING!  It is the set- 'Too Kind'.  

This was a clean & simple card that I made for a quick thank you note I needed to send out.  

stamp set:  'Too Kind'- RETIRING
card stock:  Old Olive, Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White
designer paper:  Painted Blooms- Occasions Catalog- RETIRING
ink:  Old Olive, Blackberry Bliss
other:  Angled Tag Topper Punch- RETIRING, Blackberry Bliss Ribbon- RETIRING, 1 1/4" White Jute Ribbon- Carrying Over, Extra Large Oval Punch,Dimensionals, Glue Dot

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We had a busy day yesterday running errands with Papa & the boys were troopers.  It was fun to have all 4 of them with us, as we picked up Brayden at 11 from his last day of school & he got to go with us too.  We talked Papa into stopping & getting Casey's Pizza for lunch (plus some ice cream from Walkers) on out way home & I think that was the highlight of their day.  

Poor Brody came down with a fever in the afternoon....he acted fine other than his darn allergies have been bothering him....so I'm hoping it is just a virus & passes quickly.  

Nathan, Sarah, Brayden, Mark, Deke & I all went to Donnellson racing last night.  Nathan won his heat & got 3rd in the main!!  Sarah's mom & aunt were there & sat with us in the stands.  It was a fun night out- just a late one getting home.

I'm off this morning to finally get my hair cut!!  I haven't had it cut since November (other than me cutting my bangs a few times).  When I get home from there Cindy is coming down later this afternoon & we are going to work on cutting wedding invitations for Jacie.  

Nathan, Sarah, Brayden & Mark are headed out today for a 3 day racing swing up into Minnesota & then back home late on Monday night.   I hope they have good luck!!!  We'll be cheering them on via text messages & face book.

We'll both be catching up all weekend......Deke will be working on the farm & I have alot of stamping stuff to tackle- as I have piles of it to do!  

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE