An adorable bag!

Wow- Check out this adorable bag that was sitting at our place setting when we had lunch at our Kanab Stampin' Up! Manufacturing Center last week.  It had our napkin & all of our plastic silverware in it.

It is just stunning- huh!

supplies used:  Gold Sequin Trim, Gold 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Basic Pearls, Vintage Faceted Button, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (Small Flower), Melon Mambo card stock (for the flower), Mini Muslin Bags, Glue Dots

other:  Purple Rit Dye

Yes- this is our Mini Muslin bags sold on pg. 151.  They come 8 bags in a set for $10.00- #132180.

How did they dye this? 

• dye the muslin bag in Rit Dye- they did it in a stainless steal sink. 
• rinse out good with cold water.  
• then wash in washing machine & put in dryer.  It did shrink some- but not alot.
• make sure you don't wash this with any other items- unless it is more muslin bags, as the color will bleed.

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We had a busy day yesterday.  The boys & I worked out in the yard setting out pumpkins, mum plants & we even went to the corn field to pick some ears of corn to hang on our fence.  They had a blast playing in the corn field.  We swang, played in the sand box & enjoyed another beautiful warm fall day! 

Last night Sarah & Masen were here for awhile to visit.  Aunt Kathy stopped by too to pick up some things to take home with her to cut for me- for my upcoming Halloween Treats class.  So we both got to get snuggles from Masen. 

I burnt the midnight oil again- using the Big Shot & doing lots of cutting for my upcoming Halloweens Treats class too.  

Deke finally got home about 6:45 last night & was off to chore.  He'd been gone all day to meetings.  It was late when he finally got in last night.

This morning Deke is up early to chore & off to another meeting again.  And I'm off to pick up the boys.  Tonight we'll be going to Brayden's football game & then we're heading to Osky to the Season Championship Southern Iowa Speedway races to cheer Nathan on!  I'm going to drive over separately so that I can head home as he is done with his racing- as I still have lots of cutting to do yet every spare minute I can the rest of this week.  

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

This weeks- "WEEKLY DEALS"- September 22-28, 2015!

A Halloween Treat!!

This is another box that everyone joining me for my upcoming Halloween Treats class will be making!  It is a fun one to fill with candy or any other little treat you'd like to give to someone special.  It has a velcro dot under the top flap to hold it down. 

AND check out the adorable tag here!  And the little spider web in the corner!  Plus the designer paper is cute too!

stamp set:  'Sweet Hauntings'
card stock:  Basic Black, Tangelo Twist, Very Vanilla
designer paper:  Happy Hautings
ink:  Basic Black Archival
supplies:  Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Spider Web Doily, Note Tag Punch, Paper Snips, Basic Black, 3/8" Stitched Satin ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots
other:  Velco dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with my family!  The boys were all as happy to see me, as I was to see them.  We read, played & watched a little movie.  Then went outside & ran, swag & enjoyed the beautiful day.  After lunch when Trey was napping, Brody & Drake had their pre-school class.  We worked on numbers yesterday.  Writing them & drawing connect the numbers, etc.  I bought some really cool dry erase markers & books.  I thought they were neat & so did the boys!  It will be fun to watch their progress in tracing & doing the fun activities over the next few months at G'ma's Pre-School class.  

Brayden rode the bus out after school, so we played outside for a few more hours.  Trey even learned how to push the gas on & make the gator go!  He can't steer it yet- so I had to walk beside him- but he definitely knows how to push on the gas & go.  It was super cute!  I can't believe he is that big already!  He does way more than most 15 month olds do.  He has to try to keep up with the big boys I guess. 

Sarah, Masen & Brayden were here to visit & eat supper with us.  Gosh....I hadn't seen Masen for 6 days & he changed sooooo much!  G'ma enjoyed some snuggles & hugs with him.  Nathan is gone a few nights this week for work.....so we missed him being here with us.

It was a late night around here......as Deke, Trevor & Mark worked on changing motors in the race car until wee hours this morning in the shop.  I burnt the midnight oil working on projects for my upcoming Halloween class. 

This morning Deke is up early to chore & he is gone all day to Des Moines to a meeting.  He'll get home from there & leaves again right away for another meeting he has tonight to attend.  He doesn't think he'll have time to chore in between meetings, so he'll be out late on the farm tonight with the piggies. 

I plan to go pick up the boys early this morning, as Manda has a meeting before school.  Then tonight I need to pay bills, unpack & get caught up on things here at home too....plus burn the midnight oil again creating & cutting more projects for my upcoming Halloween Treats class.

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

A beautiful ornament!

This is another one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my September classes made last week!  Isn't it just beautiful with all of the sparkle!

stamp set: 'Embellished Ornaments'
card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Silver Foil, Silver Glimmer
designer paper:  Winter Wonderland Vellum Stack
ink:  Basic Gray Archival pad
other:  Big Shot, Precision Plate, Magnetic Platform, Silver Cording, Mini Silver Brads, Paper Piercing Mat, Paper Piercing Tool, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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I had a great time in Utah & learned alot!  I am always so thankful for the many friends I have & value our time together sharing about our stamping & our families.  We are definitely a big family!

Yesterday was not a good day.  I finally got home at 1:50 this morning.  It was a very long & awful day of waiting in airports.  I sat in Las Vegas for over 7 hours waiting.  Thankfully my planes were pretty much on time & I arrived in Des Moines at 11:50 pm as scheduled.  I hated driving home in the dark & played an I-Spy game with myself to keep myself awake & watching for deer.  I saw many animals- 8 coons, 2 big white dogs, 2 fox, 2 possums & 1 skunk.  Plus there were only 5 cars I met clear from Des Moines to Sigourney.  I had a hard time staying away once I hit Osky.....I was happy to pull into our driveway & climb into bed.

We were up early this morning.  Deke is off to chore & go to his weekly board meeting.  I'm to head to Manda's to pick up the boys.  I sure will be happy to see them.  G'ma missed them terribly!  I am looking forward to seeing Brayden & Masen tonight too!

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

A fall 'Happy Scenes'

Hey- check out this pretty fall card!  This was one of the cards that everyone that attended my September classes last week got to make.  I LOVE fall (as you all know) & this is just such an awesome new stamp set in the Holiday Catalog.  

stamp set:  'Happy Scenes'
card stock:  Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, Cajun Craze, THICK Whisper White
ink:  Chocolate Chip, Mossy Meadow, Tangerine Tango
other:  Big Shot, Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Washi Label Punch, Gold Sequins, Metallic Gold Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Glue Dots, Aqua Painters

Check out my neat PLAID embossing here.  I used the Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder.  
How did I do that:

• Ran the Chocolate Chip card stock through the Big Shot in the Stylish Stripes embossing folder.
• Removed the piece of embossed Chocolate Chip card stock from the embossing folder & flipped it over (so that the diagonal strips are going opposite of what they did before).  And ran it through the Big Shot again- embossing it again.
• AND It turns out to be this cool plaid look!!

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We had another fun & long day in St. George yesterday.  I worked on some projects for one of my coming classes for awhile at the hotel in the hospitality room.  We then got on the bus & went to our final event with an early supper outside (in the yard) at the Arts Center.  It was totally amazing!  

After supper we got back on the bus & went a couple of blocks, attending an awesome musical & the St. George Musical Theater called- "West Side Story".   It was late when we got back to our hotel, but many of us hung out in the lobby visiting & saying our good-byes.  

I didn't get much sleep as I was up late packing & getting ready to leave St. George this morning.  As many of you are reading this post I'll be on a 2 hour bus ride, headed to Las Vegas where I'll get on a plane & fly to Phoenix.  I'll have a long lay over in Phoenix & finally land in Des Moines tonight at 11:50 p.m.  I'll hope to be home by 2:00 a.m. in the morning.  So I'm already dreading my day being spent traveling & trying to get home.  I just pray that my flights are all on time & I get home safely.  As I have to be ready to be at work at 7:00 a.m in the morning.

I've had a great time here at Founders this year & have enjoyed my time spent with my Stampin' Up! friends.  But I've sure missed my family!!!  And I can't wait to see Deke, our kids & all of our boys when I get home!  

Gotta run....I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Autumn Wishes

Here is one of my cards everyone joining me to stamp at my September classes last week got to make.  There is alot of new products from the Holiday Catalog used here.  I used the Curvy Corner Trio Punch again. Click HERE to see the card that I posted yesterday using it. 

stamp set:  'Among the Branches',  'Acorny Thank You' & 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'
card stock:  Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Delightful Dijon
ink:  Soft Suede, Delightful Dijon, Cajun Craze
other:  Big Shot, Woodland Embossing Folder, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Banner Triple Punch, Acorn Builder Punch, Word Window Punch, Paper Snips, Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Gold Cording Trim

 This card is a fun fold door card.  Here it is opened up.

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Oh wow!  What a fun & busy day we had yesterday!!  We left early yesterday morning to go to Kanab to tour our Stampin' Up! manufacturing center.  We got back to the hotel & ate a quick bite to eat & then left on the bus again to go to Disney When You Wish at the Tuacahn Outdoor Theater.  The show was totally amazing!!!  I've been to 8 shows there before over the years & this was probably my favorite.  

My feet were swollen & I was beat!!  I went to bed shortly after we got back to our hotel.

This morning we are just hanging out here at the hotel stamping.  This this afternoon/evening we go to our final event activity.  This event is always a surprise.....so I wonder where we'll be going.

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

SUSIE

My Founders swap!

Here is my Founders swap.  I made 110 of these with help from my Aunt Kathy (bless her).  I designed them, cut & stamped them and she helped me assemble them.  There is a vellum over lay on top of the Night of Navy snowflakes that I stamped onto the white card stock.  

Check out the new Curvy Corner Trio Punch & the beautiful big Iced Rhinestone Embellishment that I used in the center of the snowflake.

stamp set:  'Flurry of Wishes'
card stock:   Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Vellum, Night of Navy 
ink:  Night of Navy
other:   Night of Navy Seam Binding Ribbon, Extra Large Oval Punch, Iced Rhinestones Embellishments, Curvy Corner Trio Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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We had a full day yesterday!  I enjoyed my stamp class at Susan's home yesterday afternoon.  It was so much fun & we made some super cute projects!  Last night I went out for supper with a group of friends & then back to the hotel for our PJ Party/Swap.  I was super tired when I finally got back to my room last night. 

This morning we are off bright & early on the bus for our annual tour of our Stampin' Up! facility at Kanab.  We'll get to tour the plant & eat lunch with the employees & head back to the hotel.

Tonight some of us are going to the Tucahan Outdoor Theater to see the musical- 'Disney's When You Wish'.  It will be late when we get back to the hotel.

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs-
SUSIE

A beautiful snowflake card!

Hello!!
Greetings from St. George, Utah as I'm here for my Stampin' Up! Founders  trip.

Check out this beautiful snowflake card that I made.  I love the shine of the silver foil paper on it too!  And check out the silver cord I added to it.  I just think it is a pretty elegant card!

stamp set:'Wonderland' (small snowflake cluster) & 'Holly Jolly Greetings'
card stock:  Marina Mist, Whisper White, Silver Foil
ink:  Marina Mist
other:  Oval Punch, Extra Large Oval Punch, White Satin Ribbon, Silver Cording, Dimensionals, Iced Rhinestone Embellishments, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a really LONG day!!  Lots of hours traveling to get to Utah.  I was so happy to finally walk in the door to the hotel.  They had a yummy buffet with chicken crepes & a salad, waiting for us.

I love flying, but I just hate the length of time wasted in the airports.  And today on top of it, I had to take a 2 hour ride on a big van/bus when I left the airport- in order to get to our hotel.  I get motion sickness when riding in big vehicles like this.....so the van/ride sure wasn't fun for me. 

We did have a fun night at our Welcome "BBQ" supper out around the pool.  Supper was good, but our chocolate cake for desert was awesome!  It was great to get to see old friends & meet some new ones too.

I was just exhausted, but had a hard time falling asleep last night so I stayed up working on adding ribbon to my swaps for awhile......I still have a few more to get my ribbons added to this morning yet.   I have to have them done before we have our big swap tonight. 

This afternoon I am headed to a stamp class at Susan's home here in St. George with some other demonstrator friends.  WOW- I'm excited that I get to actually go to a class & I don't have to create & cut for it.  I just have to show up & stamp!  We will be making 3 projects.

Tonight many of us are going out for supper together.  Then we'll head back to the hotel & have our big Founder's Swap & P.J. party!  

Check out the banner above the door to the hotel!  It was just for us! 

Until tomorrow.....

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

SUSIE

A sunflower!

Check out this cool sunflower that I made using the new Festive Flower Builder Punch on page 31 in the Holiday Catalog.

This was one of the cards that everyone joining me last week for my monthly classes got to make!  You all know that fall is my favorite time of the year & so this cool flower is very fitting!

stamp set: 'Happy Birthday, Everyone', 'Gorgeous Grunge' & 'Watercolor Wash'
card stock:  Early Espresso, Whisper White, Always Artichoke, Delightful Dijon
ink:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake 
other:  Stapler, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing folder, Festive Flower Builder Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday the boys enjoyed playing outside the majority of the day.  My mom & sister Julie visited us awhile in the morning.  In the afternoon Deke went to the locker & brought home meat that we got put away in our freezers.  When the boys left I spent my evening canning the last of our tomatoes.  They sure will be good to eat & cook with this winter. 

Nathan, Sarah & Masen stopped by a few minutes last night too so that G'ma got to feed Masen his bottle & have some snuggles with him!  He was a month old on Monday!  I can't believe it!  

I burnt the midnight oil packing my suitcases & getting everything done around the house.  I will be sleeping on my plane today!

As many of you read this I will be headed to the airport this morning.  I'm flying from Des Moines to Pheonix & then to Las Vegas.  There I'll get on a bus & have a 2 hour ride to St. George, Utah.  I'm blessed to have earned Founders again for the past 10 years in a row & I'll be spending the next 5 days with the top 100 Stampin' Up! demonstrators!  I am excited to get to see so many of my friends there.  And I am looking forward to meeting some new friends there too!  We have lots of fun things planned to do!!  And of course I have a ton of stamping that I hope to get done too while I'm there.  I have a bunch of stuff laid out to pack in my suitcase so that I can work on upcoming class projects while I'm on vacation & resting.  Ha!Ha!

I plan to continue my blog posting each day....so be sure to check back to see what projects I've created to share & I'll chat you on on things I've been doing in Utah.

I am already worrying about missing my family (especially all of my boys) while I'm gone....I'll be looking forward to seeing them all early on Monday morning again.  I am a home body!

Ok....I'm praying I have safe travels.....until tomorrow!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

This weeks "WEEKLY DEALS"- September 15-21, 2015!

A cute little Dracula

Check out this cute little Dracula!  He is from the stamp set- 'Haunt Ya Later'!  This is one of the projects for my upcoming Halloween Treats Class.  

I made the coffin by altering the Gift Card Envelope Thinlit.  This is just an adorable treat box that is big enough to hold a bigger candy bar or some other similar sized treat. 

stamp set:  'Haunt Ya Later'
card stock:  Basic Black, Very Vanilla
designer paper:  Happy Hauntings
ink:  Archival Basic Black
markers:   Smokey Slate, Tangelo Twist
other:  Spider Web Doily,  Basic Black 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon, Big Shot, Gift Card Envelope Framelit, Oval Framelit, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive

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We were on the go all day yesterday & we will be again today!  I got my hair cut after the boys left last night.  I came home & made supper & then I burnt the midnight oil placing orders.  Tonight after work I'll be doing farm bookwork (paying bills), finalizing a workshop order, finishing some swaps & packing!!  YIKES- I leave early tomorrow morning for this years Founders in St. George, Utah.  Humm....I doubt I get to bed before I have to leave for the airport, so I'll plan to sleep on the plane. 

I'm off this morning to pick up the boys for the day.  My mom is going to stop down to visit us a bit & pick up her new scrapbook & supplies she ordered.  So....gotta run.......

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

Another Halloween Treat!

This is one of the boxes that everyone will be making at my upcoming Halloween Treats classes.  This cute little box is made using the Baker's Box Thinlits.

stamp set:  'Howl-o-ween Treats'
card stock:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
designer paper:  Happy Hauntings Designer Paper
ink:  Basic Black Archival
other:  Big Shot, Boo To You framelits, Baker's Box Thinlits, Extra Oval Punch, Dimensionals, Pumpkin Pie 1/4" Cotton Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Curvy Trio Punch

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My weekend was full of pretty much nothing but stamping!!  I enjoyed my time spent with all of you that joined me for stamping the past 4 days at my classes.  I burnt the midnight oil last night entering orders & finalizing parties!

This morning Deke is up early to chore & he has an early morning meeting.  I'm up & off early too- as Manda has an early meeting- so I'll be going in to pick up the boys.  We'll come back out to the farm & hopefully get to enjoy spending some time outside on a beautiful September day.

Tonight I get my hair cut.  I'll then head home to finish entering orders, connecting with my hostesses & putting things away from my classes.  

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

SUSIE

A Halloween Pillow Box!

Check out this cute Pillow Box decorated for Halloween!

It isn't cute!!  

stamp set:  none
card stock:  Silver Glitter Paper
designer paper:  Happy Hauntings Designer Paper
ink:  none
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Seasonal Frame Thinlints, Spider Web Doilies, Into The Woods 3/8" Cotton Rich Razzleberry Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Fine Tip Glue Pen

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Yesterday was a great day!!   Devonee & Mary had great parties!  I enjoyed getting to see everyone & stamp with them!!  It was good to see some faces I hadn't seen for awhile & I was happy to have a few new gals join us too!  I got home about 7:00 last night & unloaded the car.   Deke was just getting in from choring, so he quickly showered & we ran to Osky to get groceries for him to eat while I'm to Utah this coming week & we ate a quick bite of supper at Taso's. 

Woo Hoo!  I'm off this morning for another stamp class!!  I still need to get things all packed up & loaded in the car.  Teri is my hostess today.  I can't wait to see everyone & spend our day together stamping!

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

Another SPOOKY Halloween card!

Here is another spooky Halloween card.  Check out this skull & bones!  What a cute little guy he is.  There is alot of glimmer here.  

stamp set:  'Howl-0-een Treat'
card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Black Glimmer Paper
designer paper:  Happy Hauntings Designer Paper
ink:  Basic Black Archival
other:  Big Shot, Boo To You Framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Spider Web Doilies, Banner Triple Punch, Spider Web Doilies, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Another late night cutting card stock.  I am headed to bed here soon & will get up early & finish packing things up.   I'm off to Cedar Rapids today & I'll be having 2 stamp classes.  Devonne & Mary are my hostesses!  I've got many stampers joining me to stamp at my morning class & then several coming to stamp with me in the afternoon too!  I can't wait for everyone to create the cards with me & spend our time together stamping.

It will be late when I get home tonight.  And I'll be burning the midnight oil again & be finishing cutting card stock & packing up.  I have another stamp class tomorrow!!! 

I've gotta run....

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

Lots of spiders on this Halloween card!

Here is a cute spider card using traditional Halloween colors!  Check out the beautiful Spider Web Doily here & the little spider, that I fussy cut out for the corner. 

stamp set:  'A Little Something' & 'Cheer All Year'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
ink:  Basic Black Archival
other:  Banner Triple Punch, Paper Snips, Spider Web Doilies, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Fine Tip Glue Pen

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We had a full day again yesterday & I had a house full of stampers last night.  I burnt the midnight oil cleaning up from my class so that everything was in back in order for when the boys arrive this morning.

Brayden & Masen stayed all night with us again......Sarah will be coming this afternoon & get them. 

Deke was up early to chore & is headed to the office for a meeting this morning.  I'm off to pick up the Seeley boys & then take Brayden to school.  We'll then head back out home for the day.   I am hoping it is nice as I've promised Drake we'd play outside & bake cookies too.  Tonight I think I'll be home alone & I will be burning the midnight oil cutting card stock for the other 3 classes that I have this weekend.  I'll head out early tomorrow morning for a class & then have another one tomorrow afternoon too.  It will be late when I get home.

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

A "Spooky" pouch!

Here is a spooky pouch!  It is actually a double pouch & you can put candy, gifts or a gift card in them.  It is a fun fold too!  Check out the black Glimmer Paper.

stamp set:
card stock:
ink:
designer paper:
other:

I will update this post with the supplies used & measurements for this sometime in the next few days.

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Yesterday was a busy day & we were on the go the whole time.  I have my hands full with 4 little ones each day!  And then I've been stamping all night getting ready for this weeks classes.  

 

We went to Brayden's football game last night to watch him play.  Sarah's parents (Doug & Julie) were there, plus Aunt Kathy & Deke's parents too.  

 

Nathan got 4th in his first heat yesterday & got a flat tire in the B main last night.  So he'll be trying again today to earn a starting position in the big race on Saturday night.  He does qualify for the Race of the Champions to be held tomorrow, due to all of the track championships he has won over the years- so that is cool!  I hope he finds some better luck today.  

Tonight is Stampin' Night here at our home & I have a full house coming!  I still have lots to finish getting ready for it.....but it will all work out I'm sure.  I can't wait to see everyone!  I have some super cute cards to share & I'll be posting them on my blog starting tomorrow hopefully.  So be sure to stop back by & check them out.

I'm off this morning to pick up the 3 boys.  Deke is going to stay home with Masen until I get back.  Brayden stayed with his mom last night, but he will be riding the bus out after school & he & Masen will both be spending the night with us tonight.  

 

Tonight on top of all else going on today, we have to sell hogs too.  Thankfully Steven is going to come out & help Deke & fill my boots for me since I have a stamp class & the 2 boys all night.  Our meat buyer has been changing around our night to sell hogs & it isn't working out too well with us, as we both have full schedules & things already booked for our nights we are to have off from the farm.  Next week we sell Tuesday night & Thursday night.

Ok- gotta run.

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

A little Halloween "Popper" Treat!

Here is one of the little Halloween "Popper" Treats that everyone attending my upcoming Halloween Treats class will be making!  What a fun little treat it is to fill with some of your favorite little candies,  treats or money!  (Everyone will be making 2 of this little popper at my class.)

stamp set:  'A Little Something'
card stock: Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Basic Black
designer paper:  Happy Hauntings
ink:  Basic Black Archival
other:  1 3/4' Scalloped Circle Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Envelope Punch Board  Dimensionals, Glue Dots, 1/4" Cotton Ribbon, Glue Dots

How did I do this-

• With a 6” X 4 1/2”
• With the scoring board and the short side at the top, score at 1 ,2 ,3 &4”
• Fold on score lines using the bone folder
• Use your Envelope Punch Board and line up (using the long 6” side) and put the edge at 1” mark…PUNCH & then flip the paper over and place that back at the 1” mark and PUNCH.
• Fold down to the next score line and do the same….go to 1” PUNCH  & flip & punch and do it again until you have completed all folds.
• Using a piece of Tear and Tape, place it of the ½” piece in the middle – fold over to seal. 
• Use a glue dot on each end to secure. 
• Pinch in the sides and tie a piece of ribbon around each end!

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Our life is crazier than ever this week!!  We all have a ton of stuff on our schedules.   I ended up having Masen all afternoon & evening yesterday, so it was late last night when I finally got to start stamping.  Thankfully I had good mojo!  My cards for this weeks classes are super cute!  I can't wait for everyone to see them.  

The guys worked in the shop until the wee hours of the morning too, getting the stock car ready to leave for Nationals, so they didn't get hardly any sleep either.  

Then Nathan remembered early this morning that he had some holes in his racing pants that had to be fixed- as they are inspected at Nationals.......so just what I wanted to do early this morning was mend his racing pants, but I got them done.  Lucky he has a mom that lives close by & knows how to sew.

I'm off to pick up the 3 boys & then Masen will be arriving again about 8 this morning, as Nathan & Sarah are headed to IMCA Nationals for the rest of the week.  Deke is off early to chore & then he is headed out to Mount Pleasant for a morning meeting & an afternoon meeting for 2 different boards he serves on.  

Tonight Brayden has a football game, so we'll be going to that.  I"ll then be burning the midnight oil cutting card stock.  Hopefully Masen is a good sleeper when he stays all night at G'ma & Papa's.  He has been here a few nights late, but has never stayed all night.  He will be here with us for the next 2 1/2 days- day & night. 

Hopefully Nathan has good luck this week & comes home safely & with the car all in one piece.  None of us are able to go up to watch him race....so we'll have to keep updated with text messages from Sarah on things.  Brayden's Papa Mark Sheetz & Nathan's friend Josh are both going to Nationals with them too.  

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

This weeks- "WEEKLY DEALS"- September 8-14, 2015!

It's my Halloween Treats Class framed sampler!

I am SOOOO excited!!  I worked all day yesterday on projects for my upcoming Halloween Treats Class.  This is the 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 framed art I created- as it is one of the 11 projects that everyone joining me for this annual class will be making.  I think it turned out super cute!!  I used all new Holiday Catalog Halloween products too!

Those attending my Halloween Treats Class & making this Framed art- can mount it as a 8x8" (without the Pumpkin Pie outside layer), 8 1/2 x 81/2" (as shown above) or as a 12x12" (as shown below).  

If you aren't into the framed art then you can take the 9- 2 1/4 x 2 1/4" squares home & mount them onto cards.  I will share all of these squares mounted onto cards in the coming weeks so that you can see what I'm talking about.  

The colors I used for my Halloween Sampler are Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Daffodil Delight & Whisper White.  

Which square in your favorite?  I am not sure which one is mine.  I really like the spider web & spider.....but then I like that big black bat too in the center of the top row too.

In the next couple of weeks I'll be posting more of my Halloween Treats projects- so stay tuned & be watching out for them.

Here is shown in my 12x12 frame.  There is a glare off of the glass from the lights, flash & ceiling fan.....I'm sorry!  But at least this photo gives you an idea of what it would look like mounted onto a Basic Black piece of 12x12 card stock & framed.

It isn't too late to sign up for my upcoming Halloween Treats Class.  I'd love to have you join me!  Contact me for more information about this upcoming class if you are interested in it.

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Oh my......this is another crazy week!!  I have 4 stamp classes & I'm still preparing for them.  I'll be a busy bee burning the midnight oil each night this week- that is forsure.  

Now I'm off to pick up the boys.  And Deke is off to a board meeting after he chores.  I think the weather is gonna be a little cooler for us to play outside.  

I (G'ma) have baby Masen staying with us for 2 1/2 days this week too on top of everything else going on.  Nathan & Sarah leave tomorrow morning & are going to be gone to Boone to the big Racing Nationals there.  Masen will be staying with us until Friday afternoon.  So we'll see how good I am at multi-tasking more than normal! 

Gotta run.....

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

Way to Go!

Yesterday I got caught up on a few things on my pile to do!  We got several graduation invitations in May.....right as we were leaving for our SU! trip & then we came home to the hog building fire & I just didn't have time to catch up then, thus my pile got bigger! 

So here is a super cute- yet clean & simple card that I made.  I thought it turned out cute.  I had to fussy cut the "to" banner with Paper Snips. 

stamp set:  'Bravo' 
card stock:  Basic Black, Crushed Curry & Whisper White  (Real Red & Elegant Eggplant- see samples below)
ink:  Basic Black Archival, Crushed Curry (or Real Red & Elegant Eggplant- see samples below)
other:  Big Shot, Lucky Stars Embossing Folder, Banner Triple Punch, White Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Paper Snips, Washi Tape

*Note- the White banner on this card front is 4 1/4" x 2 1/2" wide- so I had to cut the flag part of the banner with with my Paper Snips.  (It is too wide to work in the Banner Triple Punch.)  The Crushed Curry Banner is 5 1/4" x 1 1/2" wide, so I did use the Banner Triple Punch for it.

Here are all 10 cards I got made!  I made them in their school colors.  

Laughing......I wonder how many of these young people will think that I'm crazy when they get a graduation card in September??  Guess I can say that I'm better late than never!  Now if I only had everything else done on my pile.  "Someday"- these are my famous words. 

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Gotta run......I will be spending my day a stamping away again!  I have lots of creating to do.  I will be seeing lots of friends that are coming to stamp with me this week!  I can't wait!  

I hope you enjoy doing something fun today on this Labor Day holiday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

It is a clean & simple Halloween card!

Here is another clean & simple Halloween card!  I used more new products from the Holiday Catalog.  Check out the tag on this card.....it was punched out with the Note Tag Punch & coordinates with this stamp set perfectly.  And don't you like the cool Spider Web Doily?  If you look closely at the Washi Tape- do you see the bat images in it?  Isn't it cute!

stamp set:  'Sweet Hauntings'
card stock:  Tangelo Twist, Basic Black, Whisper White
ink:  Tangelo Twistother:  Tripe Banner Tag Punch, Spider Web Doiles, Happy Hauntings Washi Tape, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, 3/8" Basic Black Stitched Satin Ribbon, Note Tag Punch

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I spent my whole day at home yesterday.....working on bookwork & farm things in the morning & stamping the rest of the day/night.

I will be working away again all day today!  I pray that I have good mojo!

 

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
hugs-

SUSIE

CHECK OUT ALL of the Holiday Catalog BUNDLES!

This catalog is available through January 4, 2016. 
Don’t miss the great bundles that are great to use and offered at a 15% savings!

Pg. 10- Festive Fireplace Stamp set + Festive Fireside Framelits Dies
Pg. 11- Happy Scenes Stamp Set + Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies
Pg. 12- Jingle All the Way Stamp Set + Sleigh Ride Edgelits Dies
Pg. 15- Embellished Ornaments Stamp Set + Delicate Ornament Thinlits Dies
Pg. 16- Peaceful Pines Stamp Set + Perfect Pines Framelits Dies
Pg. 25- Flurry of Wishes Stamp Set + Snow Flurry Punch
Pg. 30- Berry Merry Stamp Set + Boughs & Berries Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Pg. 31- Reason for the Season Stamp Set + Festive Flower Builder Punch
Pg. 33- Snow Place Stamp Set + Snow Friends Framelits Dies
Pg. 34- Holly Jolly Greetings Stamp Set + Christmas Greetings Thinlits Dies
Pg. 37- Project Life Hello December 2015 Stamp Set + Card Collection + Accessory Pack
Pg. 38- Project Life Seasonal Snapshot 2015 Stamp Set + Card Collection + Accessory Pack
Pg. 39- Among the Branches Stamp Set + Woodland Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
Pg. 40- Sparkly Seasons Stamp Set + Seasonal Frame Thinlits Dies
Pg. 41- A Little Something Stamp Set + Square Pillow Box Thinlits Dies
Pg. 45- Acorny Thank You Stamp Set + Acorn Builder Punch
Pg. 49- Howl-o-ween Treat Stamp Set + Boo to You Framelits Dies

The twins birthday cards......

Here is the twins birthday cards that I made last weekend.  I still can't believe that Brody & Drake are now 4 years old.  (Yep- I made them each their own card for their birthday- but they were identical.)

I choose the primary colors here for their card.  What do you think?

And I made it a stand up (reversed) easel card.  I thought it turned out pretty cute!

stamp set: 'Build A Birthday' & 'Larger Than Life Alphabet & Numbers'
card stock:  Pacific Point, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
ink:  Real Red, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight
other:  Triple Banner Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch,  1 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Big Shot, Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder

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Yesterday was another hot & busy day!  We played outside for awhile in the morning in the heat, trying to wear off some energy.  Then Masen came & spent the afternoon/evening with us too!  I should have taken a picture of him to share here.  He was 3 weeks old yesterday & is growing so much.  I love it that he is starting to follow your moment & voice with his eyes.  He sure kept his eyes on the boys- watching them today!  They will end up being great entertainment for him I'm sure.  Thankfully Trey isn't jealous of him & loves him too!  They will be best buddies I'm sure! 

Last night Deke & I canned tomatoes again.  This time we got 28 quarts of tomatoes, 2 quarts of juice & 1 pint of juice.  Luckily Masen was a trooper watching us.

I was beat & too tired last night to go any more.  I'm raring to go today with lots to get caught up on though.  I'll do farm book work first thing this morning.  As I'm home alone today- which doesn't happen very often.  And I'm praying that I have good mojo, as I need to be a stampin' fool this afternoon/evening!  

Nathan is racing all weekend and I am torn if I'll be going with everyone or not.  We'll see how my day goes & then decide I guess.  I really shouldn't go at all.  Maybe I'll just go one of the nights. 

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
hugs-
SUSIE

MORE BATS!

Here are some more bats on this cute Halloween card!  And I used the Washi Tape again too.  If you look closely at the bat I used a Black Sharpie marker & colored pearls for his eyes.  These bats did have to be fussy cut out- as there isn't a punch or framelit for them.  I bent & curled up their wings a little to make them look like they were moving. 

stamp set:  'Cheery All Year'
card stock:  Basic Black, Very Vanilla
ink:  Basic Black Archival
other:  Paper Snips (to cut out bats), Triple Banner Punch, Happy Hauntings Washi Tape, Dimensionals
Black Sharper Marker

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Oh- I'm so tired of this heat!  I so liked last weeks cooler temps & am ready for them to return.  

We got in late last night from selling hogs.  I was dirty, hot & exhausted.  Between the heat & spaz pigs....it wasn't a fun night.  I took my shower, got supper & headed to bed.

I'm off to take Brayden to school & then go pick up the other 3 boys.  Tonight I'll be canning tomatoes.  We have a bunch again....wonder how many quart we'll get this time?

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

"BOO!" It is a cute Halloween card!

Oh gosh.....check out this cute Halloween card.  I love the bright colors added to it with the Happy Hauntings Designer Washi Tape.  The colors are:  Tangelo Twist (notice the stars in it), Basic Black (check out the bat design here) & Rich Razzleberry!  And how it is to just add the Washi Tape!

I cut the "BOO" out with our new Black Glimmer paper, using the Boo to You Framelits Dies.  And then stamped the 3 little spiders hanging too.

The base of my card is the THICK Whisper White card stock that I love!

stamp set:  'Howl-o-ween Treat'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Tangelo Twist, Basic Black
12x12 Glimmer Paper:  Basic Black 
ink:  Archival Basic Black
marker:  Basic Black (used this to draw the line for the hanging spiders)
 other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Boo to You Framelits Dies, Happy Hauntings Designer Washi Tape, Dimensionals

NOTE:  The 'Howl-o-ween Treat' stamp set & coordinating Boo to You Framelits Dies can be bought in a bundle & you save 15%.

So what do you think?  Cute huh!  The inspiration for this card came from a SU! concept artist, but her card was going the other direction.  I also added a few layers & things to my card when I was creating it- but I give her the credit for a great layout & Halloween idea!

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Yesterday morning we enjoyed the nice day outside, but it sure warmed up in the afternoon.  It was hot & muggy.  Sigourney let out schools at 1:30.  Manda got here about 2:30 & she helped me finish printing inside wording for Sarah's bridal shower invitations.  We got part of them addressed & ready to mail out before she went home.  

Brayden had a football game last night, so Deke & I went there.  Then we went to Josh's garden & picked several buckets of tomatoes again.  Now we have to find time to get them canned in the next couple of days.

I burnt the midnight oil addressing envelopes & finished getting the shower invites all ready to be mailed out today.  I somehow have to find time though to whip up 12 more of invites- as I was short that many after Sarah's mom sent me their invite list last night.  

I'm off to pick up the boys this morning.  School gets out early again today due to the heat.  Brayden will ride the bus out & be spending the night with us tonight.  The boys are excited about getting to play with him.  Manda will be working on her masters class this afternoon.  When the 3 Seeley boys all leave about 5:00- Brayden & I will go out to help Deke on the farm.  Tonight is my farmer night, and we sell hogs too.  Hopefully I have some energy when I get in, so that I can stamp!  I need to burn the midnight oil again.

Ok- I've gotta run...  

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