'Beauty Abounds'

Wow- I love how this card turned out!  It is clean, simple & cute!  This was another one I created for my 40 card class.  What do you think?  In person I added the Wink of Stella to the butterfly & the flowers & they look so pretty!

stamp set:  'Beauty Abounds'
card stock:

• Grapefruit Grove- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4- fold in half for card base
• Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 2 1/4"; 1 1/2" strip
• Whisper White- 3/4" strip- stamp words on & cut to desired length; 1 1/2" strip; 4 x 2"- stamp flowers/leaves onto & color with the Stampin' Blends

designer paper:  Gingham Gala-
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Old Olive, Light Calypso Coral
other:  1 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Wink of Stella, Calypso Coral Ombre ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids & a busy night stamping!

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to his office at the courthouse.  I'm up & headed to town to Manda's, as she has an early meeting.  I'll take the 2 big boys to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight I'll be stamping!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Golden Afternoon'

This is a clean & simple sympathy card that everyone made at my All Occasions card classes.  It seems that I often here how many sympathy cards we all need......and I totally get that, as I seem to send alot of them too.

In January I posted a sympathy card that is similar to this one, but it was a fun fold & I used different DSP.  You can see that CARD BY CLICKING HERE! 

I like both of these cards......this one is a little darker since I used the Early Espresso!  I honestly am not sure which one I like better.  I am a fun fold girl....but this clean & simple one is cute too with the Wood Textures DSP!

Where did I get this ribbon?  It is the Burlap Ribbon on pg. 200 in the Annual Catalog.  I cut it to approx 3"- cut in half, tied in a knot & then shredded the ends!

stamp set:  'Golden Afternoon'
card stock: 

• Early Espresso- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
• Crumb Cake-3 3/4 x 3/4"- stamp greeting on for the front of the card; 4 1/4 x 3 1/2"
• Whisper White-4 x 3 1/4"- stamp tree on this piece; 4 x 5 1/4- for inside of card for greeting

designer paper:  Wood Textures 6x6 DSP- 5 1/4 x 2"
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Burlap ribbon- 4"

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids & stamping!  Last night I made a quick trip to the bank to deposit a hog check & right back home to stamp!

This morning I'm up early to work on things before I head to town.  I'll take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight I'll burn the midnight oil stamping again!  As I have 3 classes this weekend to get ready for, and I'm still working on putting all of the supplies & things away from all of my All Occasions class projects!

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Geared Up'

What a great guy stamp set to make great guy cards with!  This suite is awesome!

This is another one of the cards that everyone made with me the past 2 weekends at my All Occasions Card classes!

stamp set:  'Geared Up'
cardstock:

• Daffodil Delight-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4, fold in half for card base; 2" strip to stamp words onto & punch out with the Tailored Tag Punch
• Basic Gray- 5 1/2 x 1/2"; 2" strip; 2 1/4 x 3 1/2"
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for greeting inside of card; 3 1/4 x 2"- stamp car onto & color with the Stampin' Blends

designer paper:  Classic Garage DSP- 4x3"
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Dark & Light Daffodil Delight, Light Smoky Slate
other:  Tailored Tag Punch, Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a busy day- unloading, unpacking, putting away!  And answering emails, etc.

We went to Ron's visitation last night & saw lots of friends we hadn't seen in years!  It was later than I had hoped when we got home & I had lots to get done.  So I burnt the midnight oil working on stamping stuff.

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to work on putting more stamp stuff away before I head to town to get Trey.  I'll spend my day with the 3 little ones.  And tonight I'll be stamping!

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

'By the Bay'= LAST day for Sale-a-bration!

 

'By the Bay' is another Sale-a-bration choice that you can get for FREE with a $50 product order.

Today is last day of Sale-a-bration!!  Have you gotten all of the products that you wanted?  

As far as I understand it- the Teapot framelits & the Country Floral Embossing Folder are the only ones that are carrying over into the annual catalog.  The rest of them are gone forever!

Where did I get that punch?  I used the Tailored Tag Punch!  Check out below how I did it!

stamp set:  'By The Bay' & 'High Tide' (birds)
 card stock:

• Soft Suede- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4, fold in half for card base
• Sahara Sand- 4 x 3"; 5/8" strip- stamp words onto & punch out
• Whisper White- 3 3/4 x 2 3/4"- stamp images onto this piece; 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp greeting on for the inside of the card

designer paper:  Wood Textured DSP- 4 x 2"
ink:  Soft Suede, Pineapple Punchother:  Tailored Tag Punch, 3/16" Braided Linen Trim (carry over from the Holiday Catalog), Sponge Dauber, Dimensionals, Sponge

How did I do it?

1.  I stamped the words onto a strip of 5/8" card stock.

2.  I centered the card stock/words in the center of the Tailored Tag Punch.  

3.  It is done!  Neat huh!  So quick & easy & a new shape for you to use with a current punch!  I love it!

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Yesterday was a LONG day!!  I haven't had much sleep this whole month & it is catching up with me!  I got a couple of hours of sleep on Friday night before we got up yesterday morning to sell hogs.  I then was gone to South English for my 40 card class from 8:30 am to 8:30 p.m.!  Yesterday was another great day of stamping though!!  I'm so glad that everyone there could join me!  Thanks to all of you whole brought snacks!  And to Karen for staying to help me clean up until Deke got there.  

Today is our 35th Wedding Anniversary!  WOW- can't believe it has been that many years.  How blessed I am to have such a great husband.  He is a true blessing in my life & I look forward to many more years together!
 

Today I will be unloading both vehicles that are clear full of stamping stuff & trying to catch up on emails & my piles of other things.  Tonight we are going to Keota to a family friends (Ron Merz) visitation.  

Gotta run.

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Forever Lovely'

The flowers on this DSP are gorgeous!  It is from the All My Love DSP in the Occasions Catalog. 

This is a clean & simple card- but very elegant.

stamp set:  'Forever Lovely'
card stock:

• Flirty Flamingo-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2- score at 4 1/4- fold in half for card base; 5 x 1 3/4"; 2 1/2" strip to cut out oval
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for card front; 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp greeting on for inside of card; 2 1/2"- cut out oval using the Stitched Oval Framelit

designer paper:  All My Love DSP- 1 1/2 x 5"
ink:  Flirty Flamingo
other:  Big Shot, Layering Oval Framelits, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Magnetic Platform, Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins, Powder Pink Mini Ruffled Ribbon- 4"

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  When they went home, late yesterday afternoon- Deke & I went to set up tables/chairs & some of the things in South English!  We then came home & made the food, packed things up & I finished cutting card stock all night!

Check out my piles-

This is last week's card stock bases that I cut!

And this is this weeks card stock bases that I cut!

I cut lots of card stock!  

It was a short night last night.  We were back up at 5:00 a.m. to mark, sort & load hogs.  Hopefully all goes well & we get done at a decent time.  I'll hurry in, shower, load my car & head to South English.  I'll finish setting up & ready for everyone joining me!  I can't wait to spend my day stamping with all of them!

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Painted Seasons

This is another bright & cheery card.  I used the Painted Seasons DSP on it.  The Painted Seasons DSP is a Level 1 SAB choice that you can get for FREE with a $50 order.  OR if you want the coordinating flower images stamp set that goes with it- the 2 are a Bundle & a Level 2 SAB choice that you can get for FREE with a $100 order. 

This DSP has poppies on it in varied colors of orange- Poppy Parade, Calypso Coral & Grapefruit Grove.  It is almost a photographic style DSP.  These flowers have so much depth & dimension in them- they are so pretty!  The Early Espresso flower centers just make them pop!

So what do you think?  I love the way it turned out!  It is quick & simple with a few accents added to dress it up!

And Yes- this is another one of my upcoming All Occasions Class cards.  

stamp set:  'Dandelion Wishes'
card stock:

• Poppy Parade- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4", fold in half for card base
• Calypso Coral- 2 3/4" strip- cut out 2 1/2" Circle with Layering Circle Framelits
• Early Espresso- 2 3/4" strip- punch out with Starburst punch
• Call Me Clover- 2" strip- punch out leaves
• Whisper White-2 3/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with the 2 1/4" Circle Punch; 4 1/4 x 1"; 4 x 5 1/4- stamp greeting on for the inside of the card

designer paper:  Painted Seasons- SAB choice- 5 1/2 x 2"
ink:  Poppy Parade
other:  Leaf Punch, Big Shot, Layering Circle Framelits, Starburst Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Whisper White 3/8" Classic Weave ribbon- 4", Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day!!  I got up early yesterday morning & baked bar cookies (before anyone else was up) to take to church for a funeral dinner, as I'm on the committee this time.  I then got Brayden up, fed, loaded all of the kids up & headed to town to Manda's.  I took the 3 big boys to school & then spent my day with the 3 little ones.  Deke was up early to chore & gone all day, as he had 2 meetings, so he wasn't home again.   

The kids played outside for awhile yesterday afternoon again.  It is so nice to get the fresh air.  It was a little windy- but we enjoyed it.  Trey is doing great at learning how to pump himself on the swing.  He was quite proud he 'got it'!  I was proud of him too!

Last night Deke was finally home with us.  We ate supper, did baths, homework, read books, etc.  HOPEFULLY everyone sleeps all night tonight.  I made a big supper with hot pork sandwiches, mashed potatoes/gravy......and I am hoping I calculated the carbs right so Brayden doesn't go high while sleeping.  This meal is one of Deke's favorites & Brayden loves it too!  We have done really good all week with calculating carbs.  Nathan has messaged me several times telling me how good we are doing with them- which is so nice to hear!

This morning Deke will stay home with the 2 little ones- so I don't have to take them all out with me.   I'll get Brayden up, fed & we'll head to town to Manda's.  I'll take the 3 big boys to school & head home to spend my day with the 3 little ones again.  Nathan & Sarah will be home today- so their kids will go home later this afternoon.  

After the kdis leave Deke & I will head to South English to set up tables/chairs & some projects.  We'll then come home & get the food ready.  I'll burn the midnight oil finishing cutting card stock & packing up for tomorrow's big All Occasions Card class.  I have a big group joining me & I am so looking forward to spending my day stamping with all of them!

Gotta run......

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

More Botanical Butterfly DSP!

Yep- more Botanical Butterfly DSP!  Look at how much of a variety you can get with just package of DSP!  And how could you go wrong with this DSP  since one side of each sheet is colored & the other side is black & white!  How cool!

This card is bright & cheery!  And it makes me think of Spring!  This card is also clean, simple & elegant!  Just look at the colors that are in the butterflies & flowers in this DSP.  They look gorgeous in the photo- but in real life they are amazing!

Check out the NEW Story Label Punch.  You can get it this morning (March 2019) for $18.00 or wait & it will be in the new Annual Catalog that begins in June too!  

stamp set:  'Humming Along'- Occasions Catalog- pg. 36
card stock:

• Calypso Coral- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2- score at 4 1/4 & fold in half for card base;  2" strip- to punch out Story Label Punch
• Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 3/4"
• Whisper White-4 1/4 x 3 1/4;  2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Story Label Punch; 4 x 5 1/4- for inside greeting

designer paper:  Botanical Butterfly DSP- SAB choice- FREE with a $50 product order- 4 x 2"; & 4 x 1"
ink:  Calypso Coral
other: Story Label Punch, Calypso Coral Satin ribbon- 4", Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a long day going 100 mph.  Deke had meetings all day & he still wasn't in when the kids finally went to bed at 9:30.  Brayden had soccer practice, supper, homework, baths......I was beat when I finally got them in bed- but I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock. 

This morning we are up early & headed to town.  I'll take the 3 big boys to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The 3 big ones will ride the bus here after school.  Tonight I'll burn the midnight oil again cutting card stock after I get the 3 kids to bed.  

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs-

SUSIE

More Botanical Butterfly DSP!

Do you remember this layout?  I shared it with you last week.  But I used the other side of the DSP.

This is one of my All Occasions cards!  So there are a couple of options!  

I love this DSP!  This is the Botanical Butterflies DSP that is a Level 1 SAB choice & you can get it FREE with a $50 product order.  Isn't this purple just so pretty!

stamp set:  'Dear Doily'
card stock:  

• Highland Heather- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4", fold in half for card base; 2" strip
• Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 3/4" ; 4 1/2 x 2 3/4"; 2" strip
• Whisper White-4 x 5 1/4"- stamp greeting on for the inside of the card; 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the 1 1/4" Circle punch

designer paper:  Botanical Butterfly- SAB- 4 x 3"
ink:  Black Stazon
Stampin' Blends:  Light Highland Heather to color butterflies in on the Black & White DSP
other:  Organdy ribbon- SAB- NOW SOLD OUT- 4"; Story Time Label Punch- available until 3/31 as a sneak peek & then carrying over into the annual catalog; 1 1/4" Circle Punch; 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Basic Pearls, dimensionals, glue dots, Champagne Shimmer paint/alcohol spray

This photo shows the black & white side- that I colored the butterflies with my Highland Heather Stampin' Blend.  And the Purple is the other side.  So you can choose whichever you like better.  Look how they are the exact same, but flip them & they look so different!  

I am not sure which one I like better!  I like them both.  But honestly, this purple side for today's card is more me. 

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My week has been totally nuts.......I'm sorry that my posts are short & sweet.  But with so much to do & having kids 24/7- it has been a tough one.  I have gotten near enough done.  I still have lots & lots of card stock to get cut somehow/sometime.  Ainslee isn't sleeping good at all.   I don't know if she is sick or homesick or just what.  Hope today is a better day.  I just need to get through this week & weekends big class.  And then I will hopefully have time to catch up on updating posts with supplies & measurements.

Gotta run.....

Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

NEW Storage by Stampin' Up!

CHECK THESE OUT!  

WOW- I am super excited about these!

I can't wait to get them!

Deke actually saw them in person when we were in Utah!

He thought they were really cool!

 

Your space. Your way.

Whether you have an entire room or a small corner in your home for stamping, your creative space should be tailored to you. Our new product line, Storage by Stampin’ Up!, provides you with modular storage solutions that let you organize—and customize—your space your way!

Product Details

Product Launch: April 1, 2019

• All order types qualify (e.g., customer, demonstrator, workshop, and online).
• No order limits apply.
• Storage by Stampin’ Up! will be featured in the 2019–2020 annual catalog.

Storage by Stampin’ Up! is designed to store and showcase your Stampin’ Pads, Stampin’ Ink Refills, Stampin’ Blends, Stampin’ Write Markers, Watercolor Pencils, and other accessories. Here are some other features and benefits of Storage by Stampin’ Up!:

• Keeps products organized, tidy, visible, and trackable at all times.
• Ensures that your Stampin’ Pads, Stampin’ Write Markers, and Stampin’ Blends are all stored horizontally, as recommended.
• Designed to be stylish, durable, compact, stackable, and modular.

• Blends in naturally with most home decor with its white neutral color.
• Stacks vertically and can be arranged to fit practically any flat workspace.
• Easily assembled and disassembled for rearrangement and/or cleaning.

Click HERE to read more about this new storage!

Storage by Stampin’ Up! Q&A

Will old-design Stampin’ Pads fit in the Ink Pad & Marker Storage Trays?

No. The Ink Pad & Marker Storage Trays are designed to fit our new-design Stampin’ Pads only.

How high can I stack storage trays?

We stacked up to 50 storage trays without any issues, BUT we would not recommend stacking that high. While our Storage by Stampin’ Up! products are sturdy, the higher you stack them, the less stable they’ll become. Use your discretion when stacking.

Can I mount my Storage by Stampin’ Up! products on the wall?

No. Our modular storage products are designed to sit on a table (or similar flat surface).

How should I use the Open Storage Cube?

The Open Storage Cube can be used to hold any miscellaneous items like ribbon, embellishments, and small punches. For more inspiration on ways to use items from our Storage by Stampin’ Up! product line, check out the configuration chart we created.

Can I mix and match Storage by Stampin’ Up! products?

Yes! Our Storage by Stampin’ Up! products are modular and designed with customization in mind. Take a look at the flyer for more information on the size and dimensions of each item in our new modular storage product line.

Do I need a Storage Lid for each 5-tray stack?

No. The Storage Lid covers the top of Ink Pad & Marker Storage Trays, Stampin’ Blends Storage Trays, and Open Storage Cubes, so you need only one per storage configuration.

Are Storage by Stampin’ Up! products free-standing or stacked?

Both. We designed these modular storage products to be free-standing and stackable, so you can customize your crafting space to work best for you.

Will there be expansions to the Storage by Stampin’ Up! product line in the future?

Like all of our product offerings, we hope Storage by Stampin’ Up! will be successful and expand. However, at this point in time, we can’t guarantee any additional modular storage products in the future.

Are there any Storage by Stampin’ Up! bundles available?

We are not currently offering any bundles for items from our Storage by Stampin’ Up! product line. If you’re looking for some examples on how to mix and match our storage pieces together, please take a look at the configuration chart we put together and provided on the demonstrator website.

How many Stampin’ Ink Refills can I store in the Storage Topper?

You can store up to 20 Stampin’ Ink Refills (or other small items) in the Storage Topper.

Are ink pads difficult to remove from Ink Pad & Marker Storage Trays?

No. When you insert an ink pad into a storage tray, a small portion of the ink pad will stick out. We designed it this way, so your ink pads will be both secure and easy to access.

Can I buy individual Ink Pad & Marker Storage Trays and/or Stampin’ Blends Storage Trays?

No. Both of these items include a set of five white plastic trays. Please use the configuration chart to determine how many storage units you need.

What material do you use to make Storage by Stampin’ Up! products?

Our modular storage products are made with white, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic, which is a lightweight and durable material.

How do the silicone feet work?

To protect your surface and prevent slipping, we’ve included peel-and-stick silicone feet with the Ink Pad & Marker Storage Trays, Stampin’ Blends Storage Trays, and Open Storage Cube.

'By The Bay'

This is a fun card using the 'By The Bay' stamp set.  This is a Sale-a-bration choice that you can get for FREE with a $50 product order.

Check out the Gingham Gala DSP along the bottom.  I LOVE IT!  It comes in 6x6" size & has a variety of colors- Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Grapefruit Grove, Highland Heather & Lemon Lime Twist!

• I stamped the images onto the Whisper White card stock using my Black Memento ink pad.
• I used my sponge dauber & the Pineapple Punch ink pad to lightly add a sun.  
• I colored the birds with the Light Crumb Cake Stampin' Blend. 
• I colored the water with the Light Balmy Blue Stampin' Blend.  
• I added Wink of Stella over the water!

stamp set:  'By the Bay'- SAB choice= FREE with a $50 order
card stock:

• Crumb Cake- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 4 x 3"
• Balmy Blue-  5 1/2 x 1 1/4"; 4 1/4 x 3 1/4"
• Whisper White- 2 3/4 x 3 3/4"- stamp birds onto this; 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp greeting on for the inside of the card; 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Classic Label Punch

designer paper:  Gingham Gala DSP (Balmy Blue)
ink:  Black Memento; Pineapple Punch
Stampin' Blends:  Light Crumb Cake, Light Balmy Blue
other: Sponge Dauber, Wink of Stella, Linen Thread- 12"- fold in 3rd & tie in knot- trim ends, Classic Label Punch

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My whole day/night was busy with kids.  By the time we got done with supper, baths, etc....and everyone was in bed- I ran up to Nathan's to let their dog out, feed & kennel for the night.

This morning we will be up early & off to town, school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The 3 big boys will ride the bus here after school.  Manda is going to stay with all the kids for awhile, so that Steve & I can help Deke sort hogs outside.  We'll then do supper, baths, homework, etc.....

This week is going to be a crazy one.  Somehow, sometime- I've got LOTS of card stock to get cut for my big All Occasions card class that I have on Saturday! 

Gotta run.
I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Painted Seasons' Bundle!

So- this card is totally out of my normal color combo.  But I love the way it turned out!

I used the 'Painted Seasons' bundle for this card.  The Bundle (stamp set & DSP) is a Level 2 SAB item that you can get for FREE with a $100 product order.  Or you can get just the DSP, as a Level 1 SAB choice for FREE with a $50 product order. 

This was the last card (#20) that I designed for my All Occasions classes.  I was totally not going to do this with it.  I had another card layout & color combination that I was going to do.  I then decided I had enough of this DSP & wanted to use it!  So this is what I ended up whipping up!  Isn't it pretty! 

If you look closely- can you see the 3 flowers I stamped in the upper right & lower left corners with the 'Painted Seasons' succulent flower stamp image!  It is a tone on tone with the Shaded Spruce ink onto the Shaded Spruce card stock.  

stamp set:  'Painted Seasons'- SAB Bundle choice with a $100 order
card stock:

• Shaded Spruce- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base' 2" strip to punch out with Pretty Label Punch
• Pool Party- 4 1/4 x 3 1/4"
• Lemon Lime Twist- 4 1 4/ x 3/4"
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4" (for inside card greeting), 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with the Pretty Label Punch

designer paper:  Painted Seasons DSP- SAB choice - 3 x 3"
ink:  Shaded Spruce
other:  Pretty Label Punch, Coastal Cabana/Granny Apple Green Ribbon, Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins (Lemon Lime Twist), Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day trying to catch up!  I had a zillion emails & things to do.  I got alot done, but not near enough. 

This morning I'm up early to get things moved & picked up so I'm ready for kids.  I'll then head to town to get Trey & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The 3 big boys will ride the bus out after school today. 

Deke is off early to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.

Nathan & Sarah are gone this week, so we have their 3 kids all week.  And I have LOTS & LOTS of card stock to get cut for my upcoming All Occasions Card Class that I have this coming Saturday!  So I'll burn the midnight oil cutting after I get the kids to bed.

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

What is Paper Pumpkin? Read about the April kit!

 
What is Paper Pumpkin?  It is a way of providing easy, fast, and fun creative experiences for all subscribers. It is done in a cost-saving and time-efficient way: by delivering a cute package filled with fun papercrafting goodies . . . right to your door. 

In addition to providing everything you need to make a pre-designed, all-inclusive project- another goal in mind is to help you unlock and explore your creativity by introducing you to exciting and innovative products from Stampin’ Up! 

In April’s Paper Pumpkin kit, we’re pleased to announce that it will be something extra-special!  It will include Stampin’ Up!’s brand new Distinktive® stamp images.  Distinktive stamps give you photo-realistic images with just one stamp, and the result is breathtaking.

More about the April Kit-

• Makes 9 cards (3 cards of 3 designs)
• Includes an adorable gift box—in addition to your 9 cards
• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Flirty Flamingo, Gray Granite, Mint Macron, and So Saffron.
• You must have an active subscription by April 10, 2019 at 11:00 pm (MT) in order to receive the April kit.
•  Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

About Distinktive Stamps-

1. Distinktive stamps give you photo-realistic images with just one stamp. They have a special texture that gives added depth and dimension in a single step.
2. These stamps are available only from Stampin’ Up! and are made using a patent-pending process.
3. Distinktive stamps are available in red rubber and photopolymer; Paper Pumpkin’s April kit includes photopolymer stamps.
4. Shop Distinktive stamps in the online store by searching “Distinktive,” or look for the Distinktive icon in Stampin’ Up! catalogs. 

CLICK HERE to go to my Paper Pumpkin On Line Store!
Or contact ME if you have any questions that I can help you with!   

'Home to Roost'

I love this rooster!  This stamp set is a SAB choice you can get for FREE with a $50 product order.  This is another one of my 'All Occasions' cards1. So what do you think?

stamp set:  'Home to Roost'- SAB choice- FREE with a $50 product order
card stock:

• Crumb Cake- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
• Soft Suede- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"
• Mossy Meadow- 5 1/4 x 1"; 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp greeting on for the inside of the card; 1" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Classic Label Punch; 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"- stamp rooster onto & color with the Stmapin' Blends

ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Daffodil Delight; Dark Mossy Meadow, Bronze, Light Real Red, Light Crumb Cake
other:  Burlap Ribbon- 3 1/2"- cut in half & tie in knot; Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Big Shot, Standard Platform, Hexagons Embossing Folder
 

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Yesterday was a great day of stamping!!  It all worked out great = cute projects, great friends & yummy food!!!  The weather was great too!  (As last year we had an ice storm & had to delay class to another day).  I am so thankful for Peggy, Rita & Sandy for helping me to set up & they helped me to clean up too- along with Sandy H & Lori.  I appreciated all the help they all gave to me- more than they know!!!  Thanks so much!!

I was beat last night when I got home.  I picked up a pizza for our pizza & we called it a night & went to bed early.  

I'll be cutting card stock all day today- gearing up for next Saturday's big All Occasions Card class.  
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'So Hoppy Together'!

This stamp set is called- 'So Hoppy Together' & it is a Sale-a-bration set that you can get for FREE with a $50 product order.   There are 3 frog images in this set & it is just so cute!!

Don't you think he is cute?  I got an adorable card in the mail from my adopted downline- Kimberly & it was very much like this card.  I loved her layout, the balloons & how she colored the stripes on the DSP with the Stampin' Blends.  I asked her if I could copy her idea.....so I'm giving a big shout out to her for this awesome card idea!

This is another one of the cards that everyone joining me for my 'All Occasions' card class will be making!  I thought this card was fitting for today- as I'm so hoppy (HAPPY)!!  As today is my Annual Hiawatha 'All Occasions' 40 card class!  I have a great group of friends joining me & I can't wait to spend our day together stamping!!!  

I've spent many hours planning & preparing for this big event & I hope it all goes off without a glitch.  

stamp set:  'So Hoppy For You'- SAB choice- FREE with a $50 product order
card stock:

• Granny Apple Green- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4- fold in half for card base; 2" strip- punch small Balloon out
• Lemon Lime Twist-2" strip- punch large Balloon out; 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"- Emboss with Dot to Dot Embossing folder
• Basic Black- 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"
• Whisper White- 2 1/4 x 2 1/4"- stamp frog onto & color with Stampin' Blends; 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp greeting on for the inside of the card

designer paper:  Botanical Butterfly- SAB choice- FREE with a $50 product order- 5 1/2 x 1"
ink:  Black MementoStampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Granny Apple Green
other:  Balloon Punch, Wink of Stella, Big Shot, Standard Platform, Dot to Dot Embossing Folder, White Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, White Chalk Marker

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Yesterday was a busy day with the 3 little ones. When they left last night I burnt the midnight oil again cutting card stock, packing things up & making the food.  I've made my lists, checked them many times & pray that I don't forget anything!

It was a short night here.......as we are up at 4:30 to mark, sort & load a semi of hogs.  I'll then hurry in to shower,  finish loading my car & head out to Hiawatha to stamp all day!  I sure hope the semi driver is on time & all goes well. 

Gotta run......

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

More Botanical Butterfly DSP!

I have more butterflies to share today!

This is the Botanical Butterfly DSP- that is a Level 1 choice- which is free with a $50 product order.  

This side of the DSP is black & white.  I used my Light Highland Heather Stampin Blend & colored over the butterflies.

I this sprayed on some Champagne Shimmer Paint/Rubbing Alcohol blend over it to make it sparkle!

Isn't it so pretty & spring like!!!  

stamp set:  'Dear Doily'
card stock:  

• Highland Heather- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4", fold in half for card base; 2" strip
• Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 3/4" ; 4 1/2 x 2 3/4"; 2" strip
• Whisper White-4 x 5 1/4"- stamp greeting on for the inside of the card; 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the 1 1/4" Circle punch

designer paper:  Botanical Butterfly- SAB- 4 x 3"
ink:  Black Stazon
Stampin' Blends:  Light Highland Heather to color butterflies in on the Black & White DSP
other:  Organdy ribbon- SAB- NOW SOLD OUT- 4"; Story Time Label Punch- available until 3/31 as a sneak peek & then carrying over into the annual catalog; 1 1/4" Circle Punch; 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Basic Pearls, dimensionals, glue dots, Champagne Shimmer paint/alcohol spray

 You can CLICK HERE TO SEE this card with the other side of the DSP!

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I still have lots to do with kids, cutting & pigs between now & my big class on Saturday!

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

More butterflies, using Botanical Butterfly DSP!

I am using the Botanical Butterfly DSP again!!   You can get it for free during Sale-a-bration with a $50 product order.  

On this black & white card I added some Lovely Lipstick accents to it for a splash of color!

How did I do it?
Put the 4 x 3" piece of DSP into your Paper Cutter & along the 3" edge- cut downwards, making 3- 1" strips.  You then want to line up your strips so that the butterflies still are shown correctly.  Then adhere these strips to the Basic Black Piece- leaving about a 1/8" gap between each strip, so that the black shows through.  
NOTE:  I adhere the 2 outside pieces first so that I have even spacing around the outside edges & then put the one in the middle on last. 

stamp set:  'Label Me Pretty'
card stock:

• Thick Whisper White- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" for the card base
• Whisper White- 1 1/2" strip- stamp words on & punch out with the 1 1/4" Circle Punch; 4 x 5 1/4"- to stamp words on for the inside greeting
• Basic Black-3 1/2 x 4 1/4"
• Lovely Lipstick- 1 x 3 3/4"; 3 3/4 x 4 1/2"

designer paper:  Botanical Butterfly DSP- 4 x 3"
ink:   Black Stazonother:  Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots, Pretty Label Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Paper Cutter, Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids & then I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock.  Today is a replay again......

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Dear Doily'

 When I first saw this bundle in the Occasions Catalog I loved it!  Old fashioned/antique/versatile!

And I'm just using it for the first time.  This was such a popular bundle that the Framelits are now sold out!  But you can still get the stamp set.  So I created this clean/simple & pretty card for my upcoming 40 card class using it!

I used Merry Merlot & Sahara Sand card stock.  I just love the detail in the doily- wow!

stamp set:  'Dear Doily'

card stock:

• Merry Merlot- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2- score at 4 1/4, fold in half for card base; 3 3/4 x 1"; 2 3/4" strip
• Sahara Sand- 5 x 3 3/4"
• Whisper White-4 3/4 x 3 1/2"; 4 3/4 x 3 1/2"- for inside of the card; 2 3/4" strip to stamp words on & punch them out using the 2 1/4" Circle Punch

ink:  Merry Merlot

other:  Metallic Pearls, 2 1/4" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circle Framelits, Dimensionals

Check out this card below......we don't currently have any Merry Merlot ribbon that coordinates with it- but I have some retired that was in the Holiday Catalog.  So I added it here!  What do you think?  I am a ribbon girl I guess- it just adds that finishing touch to it.  OH- and I sprayed on a little champagne shimmer paint too to make it sparkle!  (You can't see that in the photo, but it is sure pretty in person!)

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids & then burning the midnight oil stamping!

Today is a repeat day- I'll spend my day today with the 3 little ones & then burn the midnight oil cutting card stock:

Deke is off early to chore this morning & head to his office at the courthouse.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Butterfly Gala'

Well......this is a totally Susie card.  It is black & white & I really like the way it turned out!  What do you think?

Look at the ribbon.  I slid in a piece of the Polka Dot Tulle ribbon over the top of the Black Satin ribbon, when I was tying it in a knot.  I looks good!  And it was so easy to do!

My original thought was to color this Botanical Butterfly DSP (FREE Sale-a-bration choice with a $50 product purchase) with some of my stamping blends.  But as I got this card together I decided I liked it best just being all black & white!  It is very striking just this way!

I used my Paper Snips to flag the ends of the Basic Black strip!

This is another one of the cards for my upcoming All Occasions card classes!  

stamp set:  'Butterfly Gala'
card stock:

• Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4", fold in half for card base; 5 x 1/2"- flag both end with Paper Snips; 3 1/4 x 1 1/4"
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- stamp greeting on inside of card; 5 1/4 x 1"; 1 x 3"- stamp words onto

designer paper:  Botanical Butterfly- Sale-a-bration choice- FREE with a $50 product purchase- 4x4"
ink:  Black Memento
other:  Black Satin ribbon, Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle ribbon, dimensionals, Glue dots, Paper Snips

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  When everyone went home last night I burnt the midnight oil stamping!

This morning I'm off to get Trey & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The school bus is back on normal routes- so that is good news, so the twins will ride the bus here after school.  Tonight when the kids go home I'll be burning the midnight oil again stamping!  Deke has a meeting tonight.  He is going with our county engineer to the Farm Bureau meeting. 

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'First Steps'

This card kicks off me sharing cards that I'm doing for my upcoming 'All Occasions' card classes that I have the next 2 weekends!  

This is my baby boy card.......I used the 'First Steps' stamp set, along with the How Sweet It is DSP!
Both of these products are in the Occasions Catalog.

I am a more detailed stamper that loves fun folds, lots of layers & embellishments!  For this class the cards are still super cute, but a basic fold & not tons of layers.  It is a stamp-a-stack class where everyone makes 20 different cards (2 of each).  So they all go home with a whole bag of completed 'All Occasion' cards.  This is my most popular class of the year & I am excited about stamping & sharing with everyone that is joining me!!

stamp set:  'First Steps'
card stock:

• Coastal Cabana- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2- score at 4 1/4- fold in half for card base
• Pool Party- 4 1 4/ x 2 1/4"; 2 3/4" strip
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4 (for inside card greeting), 4 x 1; 2 3/4" Strip

designer paper:  How Sweet It Is- 4x2"
ink:  Coastal Cabana
other:  Big Shot, Layering Circles Framelits, Magnetic Platform, White Flax ribbon, Starburst Punch, Glitter Enamel Dots, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday I literally stamped all day!

Deke is up early this morning to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to stamp before I go to get Trey.  I'll then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The buses are still on hard surface routes, so one of us will go pick up the boys after school.  When everyone goes home tonight I'll be stamping!  I have lots of stamping & cutting to get done this week!  Praying I have good mojo again tonight.

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Wishing you lots of luck on this St. Patrick's day!!!

Here is a fun card that I made on Friday night just for this holiday!  So what do you think!

I used the 'Amazing Life' stamp set that includes the words, the shamrocks & the little dots- that I used here.

I fussy cut out the shamrock with my Paper Snips & added a little Call Me Clover Enamel dot (from the Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots) to the center of it.  

stamp set:  'Amazing Life'
card stock:  Call Me Clover, Soft Seafoam, Whisper White
ink:  Call Me Clover
other:  1/8" Call Me Clover ribbon, Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots, Paper Snips, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Ovals Framelits, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Standard Platform, Dot to Dot Embossing Folder

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Yesterday was a full day that started out working on the farm & selling hogs!  And then a house full to stamp with me in the morning & more in the afternoon!  

Then last night Deke & I went to Bogies for a quick supper & then I burnt the midnight oil stamping!

I will be stamping all day today- praying I have good mojo!!  I have LOTS to get done for my big 'Annual All Occasions' class I have next weekend.

Gotta run!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Simple Saturday!

It is a Saturday, so I'm making this quick & simple!

With St. Patrick's Day tomorrow I decided that I'd make a quick card last night & I ended up making two of them.  This is one of them, using this 'Amazing Life' stamp set.  I like the way it turned out! 

Check out the frame around the words!  It is with the 'Letter Board Messages' stamp set in the Annual catalog on pg. 29.

I used the Layering Squares Framelits to cut out the words, the scalloped & the Square frame too!

stamp set:  'Amazing Life' & 'Letter Board Messages'
card stock:  Call Me Clover & Whisper White
designer paper:  Happiness Booms DSP
ink:  Call Me Clover
other:  White Tulle Polka Dot Ribbon, Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Squares Framelits, Dimensionals, Glue Dot

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  I didn't get much else done except hold Ainslee.  Hope she isn't getting sick.  The boys worked on some St. Patrick's projects.  And Brayden was here after school for awhile too!  He picked out his 4-H pigs on Thursday night, so I got to hear all about them.  I think each one of the kids are going to have their own pig this year.  It will be fun to watch them take care of them & check on them.  When everyone was gone last night, I burnt the midnight oil working on cutting card stock.

This morning we are up early to mark, sort & load hogs.  I'll then hurry in to get tables/chairs set up & everything ready for my stampin' classes.  

Woo hoo......we have warmer temps, the sunshine yesterday helped dry up the roads some & I am finally able to have a Saturday stamp class without the weather affecting us too much!  I have 2 classes here at our home today.  One this morning & one this afternoon!   I am looking forward to seeing many friends that are coming to stamp with me.  And most of them  I haven't seen for quite awhile!  I hope to get to sit, visit & stamp a little with them today!

Deke's brother is coming up later this morning & the guys are going to spend the day in the shop- working on the race car.   So I hope they get alot done.  Our first race of the year in a couple of weeks!  So time is ticking away. 

Tonight I'll be stamping again.......lots to get ready for next weekends big annual "All Occasions" stamp-a-stack!

I HOPE you have a SUPER Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE