Happy Valentines Day!!

Wishing you all a very special Valentines Day!

Here is a cute card that I did at my classes this month!

'Outlined Occasions' (SAB) & 'Confetti' sets

cs:  Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White & Red Glimmer paper

ink:  Black Stazon

marker:  Real Red

supplies:  Big Shot, Hearts collection Embosslits die, Full Heart punch, 

Fashionable Hearts Embosslits die, White Bakers Twine, Designer Rosette Bigz XL die

I used the Designer Rosette Bigz XL die to make the scallop edge along the bottom.

Look at the HEART closely!  I did the 'dry' embossing on the inside of it using the heart embosslit backwards so that it didn't cut through the card stock, but it left the impression.  COOL HUH!  

Don't you love the sparkle on the hearts that are cut of the Red Glimmer paper!

Did you notice that this is a 'tent' card?  

The base is 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 & then I added the top piece onto it.

Hope you spend (as least part of) your day with someone that you love!!

 

ENJOY!

SUSIE

Papa & Brayden are excited about their new skidloader!!

I have to share this cute photo I took of Brayden & Papa in our new skidloader!  I don't know which one was more excited about getting it.  I know it will be so nice for Deke to have to help out on our farm with all of his outside chores.  Today he even got to push snow with it.  

Brayden reported to me that-
'IT IS SO COOL!  It even has a turbo & can go really fast!"

'Sprinkled Expressions'- Sale-a-bration card

 HI!  
I'm off to Hiawatha soon as today Kay is hosting a workshop for me!  She has a big group of gals coming to join us!  I can't wait to share with them, as I have some cute cards that I think they will love!

Here is one of the cute cards that they will be stamping......

'Sprinkled Expressions' (SAB set) & 'Loving Thoughts'

cs:  Wisteria Wonder & Whisper White

Sweet Shop Specialty designer paper

ink:  Wisteria Wonder

supplies:  1 3/4" circle punch, 2 3/8" scallop circle punch, 2 1/2" circle punch,

Wisteria Wonder ruffled ribbon, white gel pen, Adorning Accents embossing folder, dimensionals

Hope you all have a wonderful day!!

ENJOY!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

'Tea Shoppe'- Founder's Make & Takes

HI!

Busy day here today, but wanted to do a quick post.

Here are a couple more cute projects made using the 'Tea Shoppe' stamp set.  

I made these at my Stampin' UP! Founders trip last September. 

ENJOY!!!

SUSIE

(Will do a supply list update soon!)

Here is my 'Apothecary Art' card we did at class last night!

We had a fun time stamping last night at my house!

Here is the elegant 'Apothecary Art' card that I gave you a peek of yesterday.

Don't you just love it! 

Last night Julie changed her card she made a little & it was adorable!  (I should have gotten a picture of it to share.)  She moved up the frame & put the 3 mini flowers along the bottom edge.  It was very CUTE!  I love seeing how I can have supplies & my sample card & how creative some of gals are at changing their card when they create it to fit their own style.  

Most of my gals hate making bows!  The bow on this card was made using a 'bow template' out of card stock & the word window punch!  This is a fast & easy way to tie a perfect flat bow each time!  I think all of the gals were thrilled to learn how to do this.  

 (The supply list for this card was posted yesterday!)

Have a great weekend!

Happy Stamping!

SUSIE

Tonight is Stampin' NIght at my house. Here is a peek at a beautiful card we'll be making tonight! Don't you just love it!

Hi!
Here is a sneak peek of a very elegant card I made using a new set- 'Apothecary Art'.  We will be making this card at my stampin' class tonight.

'Apothecary Art'- set

cs:  Baja Breeze, Pear Pizzaz, Very Vanilla
Everyday Enchantment designer paper (SAB)

ink:  Basic Gray

markers:  Baja Breeze & Pear Pizzaz

supplies:  Baja Breeze Seaming Binding ribbon, Big Shot, Adorning Accents embossing folder, Adorning Accents Edgelits die, Labels Collection Framelits die, Elegant Bouquet embossing folder, basic pearls, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (for small flower)

Check back tomorrow & I'll show you the whole card!!!
(Note:  I will also be doing this card at my workshop on Sunday in Hiawatha!!)

Have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

MORE 'Mixed Bunch' again.....

Here is another cute card using 'Mixed Bunch' & the coordinating Blossom punch!  It is clean & simple!!

Hope you aren't getting tired of seeing all of the cards that I have made using this amazing set & punch.  This is a card that I created for my shoe box swap my downline meeting. 


'Mixed Bunch' & 'Loving Thoughts' sets

card stock: Very Vanilla & Lucky Limeade
Everyday Enchantment Designer Paper (SAB)

ink: Blush Blossom

supplies:  Blush Blossom pleated ribbon, Blossom punch, Twitterpated button

This is a tri-fold card....the exact same layout I did on a similar card at for my January classes (which I posted on 02/03/12)!  I just changed the colors!  COOL HUH! 

Hope you like it! 
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Check out these CUTIES!!! 3 all in a row!

Check out these CUTIES!!  Here are our 3 grandsons- Brody, Brayden  & Drake!!
We were getting ready to go to the basketball game the other night.  

AND then look at this simple Valentines card I made.  It too has 3 "hearts" in a row!

"Candy Conversations' set

cs:  Pretty in Pink, Real Red & Whisper White
ink:  Real Red
supplies:  small hear punch, Adorning Accents heart folder, Pretty in Pink satin ribbon, dimensionals & glue dots

ENJOY!!!

SUSIE

Joyce had an amazing workshop today!! And check out this 'Fresh Vintage'- Sale-a-bration set- LOVE IT!

HI!
Joyce had an amazing workshop today!  She has been a gracious hostess now for over 10 years for me!  BLESS HER!! We had a couple of new gals come join us today!  It was LOTS of fun!  We all enjoyed spending our afternoon together stamping, visiting, snacking & stamping some more!!  It was heavenly! 

I will share my 6 cards we did at today's workshop sometime next week-after my Stampin' Night class & Kay's workshop next Sunday- so that I don't spoil the fun I have in store for those that will be attending.

BUT I do want to share this.....here is a peek of a pretty card that I'll be doing at some of my other upcoming workshops.  We did this at Cathy's workshop & I will be sharing it at Mary & Marsha's workshops later this month!    

'Fresh Vintage'- SAB set

cs:  Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
Flirtatious Specialty Designer paper

ink:  Wisteria Wonder & Elegant Eggplant- doing the rock & roll technique.

supplies:  Basic pearl, White Organza ribbon, scallop circle #2 die,  new large Sizzlits Paper Doily die

Be sure to look closely at the Doily on this card above.  It is cut out of a coffee filter!  This cool idea was shared by my demonstrator friend- Beverly!  

ENJOY!! 
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

'Mixed Bunch' again!

HI!
Here is another card we did at my January classes using two of my new "favorite" stamp sets!

'Mixed Bunches' & 'Loving Thoughts' sets

card stock: So Saffron, Pear Pizzaz, Whisper White
Pocketful of Posies Designer Paper
ink:  Pear Pizzaz & So Saffron
supplies:  2 1/2" circle punch, Blossom punch, 3/4" circle punch, Jumbo pearls, Pear Pizzaz pleated ribbon, dimensionals sticky strip

Note the different "tri-fold" of this card.  The flower part flips up & the designer paper part flips down!

ENJOY!!!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

'Tea Shoppe'- reminds me of my Grandma's!

Hi!

Happy Ground Hog day!!

The card I'm sharing with you today reminds me so much of my Grandma's.  I was lucky enough to be in my mid 30's & still have 3 Grandmother's (one great-Grandma) still alive & they all lived within 15 miles of me, so I got to see them very often.  They ALL shared wonderful things with me throughout my life!!  I'm thankful for the many fond memories at Grandma's when I was a child & then even later as an adult when I'd take our kids to their homes to visit.  They all taught me so much!!  Much of what was their love for their family, strong faith, morals, ethics, values, cooking, sewing, canning, crafting, farming, etc....I hope that someday my grandkids can say that about me when I'm gone.

This card is another one I did at my monthly January classes.  So clean & simple....so me!  I love antiques too & we have many that have been handed down to us from our families that we treasure.  So I guess I could say this stamp set just fits me to a 'tea'! 

'Tea Shoppe' & 'Doily' (background) stamps

card stock: Pool Party & Whisper White

ink:  Pool Party

supplies:  pearls, New Pool Party seam binding ribbon, word window punch, paper piercing tool, white twine, glue dots & dimensionals

Enjoy!!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

'Fresh Vintage' -SAB set

HI!
Here is another pretty card that I made as a shoe box swap for my downline meeting.  I really like this stamp set! 

'Fresh Vintage' set-
SAB set
(You can earn this for free with a $50 order)

card stock: Peach Parfait, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla
Everyday Enchantment DP-
SAB designer paper
(You can earn this for free with a $50 order)

ink:  Peach Parfait

supplies: 2 1/2" circle punch, 2 3/8" scallop circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch, Adorning Accents Edgelits die, pearls, sponge, Champagne Shimmer Paint mixed with rubbing alcohol for sparkle!

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.  

Enjoy!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

'Mouthwatering' cherries- YUMMY!

Good morning!

Thought I'd share real quick.......Here is a cute card made with a new set from the Occasions Mini catalog.  I created this card & everyone made it at my December downline meeting.  Isn't it bright & sweet!  Looks yummy!

'Mouthwatering' & 'Loving Thoughts' sets

card stock:  Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Whisper White
Sweet Shop Designer Paper

ink:  Lucky Limeade

markers:  Lucky Limeade & Calypso Coral

supplies: Scallop Squares Duo die, Lucky Limeade Ruffled ribbon, Designer Rosette die, Cherry Scented embossing powder, versamark marker & heat tool

Have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

'Take it to Heart'

HI!
Here is another card that I did at my monthly January classes that I thought I'd share with you!
And the one below I did at my downline meeting in January.  (I posted this one earlier.)

I LOVE these colors & this stamp set!  The ribbon is beautiful & just makes the card pop. 

'Take It to Heart' & 'Loving Thoughts' sets

card stock:  Crumb Cake, Riding Hood Red &  Whisper White

ink:  Crumb Cake & Riding Hood Red

supplies:  Hearts Collection Framelits, Riding Hood Red pleated ribbon, white twine, Adoring Accents Embossing Folder (set of 3- used the heart one)

Enjoy!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

My favorite guys & a sneak peek!

HI!
Just have to share a few pictures I took yesterday of my favorite guys! 
I had to smile big when I got all 3 of them to sleep at the same time (with Deke's help)!!  Wow- that was worth celebrating in itself.  Check them out......aren't they all precious!!!

Here is a picture of Brayden asleep on Papa Deke's lap!

I moved him to the couch & he slept for 2 1/2 hours!

















Here are Drake & Brody asleep too!
Brody took a long nap.  Drake took a cat nap- but was sure good all afternoon. 

Here are the 3 boys when they woke up.  So happy!
After we took this picture we made our favorite Oatmeal Chocolate Chips Cookies.  Brayden is really getting good at cracking eggs perfectly!

Drake, Brody & Brayden

Wish I would have gotten a picture of Nathan with all of the boys when he picked up Brayden & then you could have seen "ALL" of my favorite boys!















 Here is a sneak peek of a cute scrapbook page that I did at Cathy's workshop the other night that I want to share....
I used the SAB Everyday Enchantment designer paper, the new Blossom flower punch & the cool new Bigz XL Designer Rosette die. 


Have a great weekend!!!
I am planning to stamp alot this weekend!
Have lots I need to get done for upcoming workshops & birthday cards, etc.
ENJOY!
Hugs!
SUSIE