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Monday, February 10, 2014

All of the "Best of" 25 Year Anniversary sets will soon be gone!! You have until 3/31/14 to get them.

Some things to remember:

  • All "Best of" stamp sets will include 3 or more images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.
  • Each of the "Best of" stamp sets will be available until March 31, 2014.
  • All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only. 
 As a special incentive for collecting the "Best of" stamp sets, Stampin' Up! has included a Collector's Card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six (6) stickers and send the Collectors Card in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! 
Free set(s) must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

A sweet Valentines "SHAKER" card!

Good morning!!
Here is a sweet shaker card that everyone joining me to stamp this past week got to make!
At our Stampin' Up! convention last July this technique was shared
& I thought it was a perfect way to showcase it on this Valentines card.
 'Language of Love' & 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'
cs:  Vellum, Basic Gray, Whisper White & Real Red
Red Glimmer Paper
ink:  Real Red
supplies:  Epic DayThis & That Washi Tape, Word Window punch,  Big Shot, 
Hearts A Flutter Framelits,
Petite Pennants Builder Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Full Heart Punch, 
Small Heart Punch, Whisper White Baker's Twine
other:  Beads for the inside

Wow- what a busy weekend I had of stamping, stamping & stamping!!!
What an awesome time I've had sharing my passion with everyone!
I am exhausted though......and am needing to change gears for this week
from one of my other jobs.
We have alot of stuff on the farm that needs done, 
plus I have to get our farm tax stuff all done.

AND Brayden is home!
Gosh- G'ma has missed him.
Nathan & Brayden brought out pizza last night & had supper with us.
It was great to see them!
They'll be here after school/work again tonight too.

Tomorrow morning AND tomorrow evening we'll be selling hogs.
The twins will get to go out & help us in the morning.
That should be interesting or should I say maybe entertaining!  
We'll be inside, so we'll take their little cars for them to ride up & down the aisles.
Brody has helped us before & loved it- so hope he likes it again
& hope Drake likes it too.

School is delayed 2 hours this morning due to the extreme cold.
I'll be entering orders & working on SU! things this morning until they get here.

Deke is in the office this morning for meetings & then home to chore again
& off to another meeting tonight.

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday & stay warm & safe.
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Sunday, February 9, 2014

'You're Lovely' with the 'Woodgrain' background stamp!

Good morning!
Here is another beautiful card that everyone stamping with me 
this week will be making!
I absolutely love this card!!!
The new 'Woodgrain' background stamp is just so awesome!
This is a vintage style & the hints of black just make it pop.
Aren't the flowers just gorgeous colored with the White Chalk Marker!

'You're Lovely', 'Gorgeous Grunge' & 'Woodgrain'
cs:  Sahara Sand & Basic Black
ink:  Sahara Sand, Black Stazon
markers:  Pear Pizzazz & White Chalk Marker
supplies:  Big Shot, Lattice Bigz Die, Deco Label framelits, Paper Doilies, dimensionals, Basic Pearls colored with a Black Sharpie Marker, Glue Dots

I am so excited, as I have a really big class today!
Ruth & Sandy are co-hosting & they have lots of gals joining us.
It sounds like I'm going to be meeting several new faces & I can't wait to share with everyone!
 This is one of the cards that everyone stamping with me today will be making.
 I hope they like it as much as I do! 

Ok....I'm off to finish cutting the last card & packing up so I can head out.

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

Saturday, February 8, 2014

A Sale-a-bration Starburst card!

Good morning!

Here is another card that everyone stamping with me this week gets to make.
It is a fun technique called Starburst or Sunburst.
It is easier than it looks.
But isn't it just beautiful with the Sweet Sorbet (SAB) Designer Paper!
I think this is a bright & Springy card. 
It reminds me of my grandma's quilts. 
 'Petal Parade' (SAB) & 'A Dozen Thoughts'
cs:  Crisp Cantaloupe, Whisper White, Sahara Sand
dp:  Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper (SAB)
ink:  Sahara Sand & Crisp Cantaloupe
supplies:  Fringe Scissors, Basic Pearls, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (Flower), 
7/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Silicone Craft Sheet, Anywhere Glue Stick, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

I have a stamp class here this morning & then one again this afternoon.
I am looking forward to having everyone come stamp with me!
I am praying that the predicted snow for today doesn't hit us too hard. 
It is definitely snowing pretty hard right now.

I am wishing you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Friday, February 7, 2014

A CUTE 'Banner Blast' card!

Good morning!
Here is one of the cards everyone joining me this week to stamp will be making!
It is cute card showcasing lots of new Sale-a-bration items!
Love these colors together!
Check out the banners along the bottom edge of the circle.
'Banner Blast' (SAB) & 'Sassy Salutations'
cs:  Pool Party, Sahara Sand, Basic Black & Whisper White
dp:  Sweet Sorbet (SAB)
ink:  Black Stazon
supplies:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (SAB), Starburst Framelits, 
Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Banner Punch (SAB), Basic Metal Buttons, 
Sweet Sorbet Accessories Kit (Pool Party Twine)

It was a late night stamping with many that braved the COLD & SNOW to come stamp with me.
We have a fun night together.
I'm glad that they all joined me.

Deke chored early this morning & is headed to Mt. Pleasant today for more meetings.
I get to hang out with the boys...we might just stay in our jammies all day!
I still have cutting & cards to get ready for my workshops for tomorrow & Sunday too!

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

Thursday, February 6, 2014

I LOVE our NEW 'Hip Hip Hooray' Card KIT!

 
Wow- look at this!
You can make 20 cards with just one kit!!
I LOVE this & know you will too!
Isn't this just adorable! 

#134998- 'Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit= $19.95

This kit contains:
*Cardstock for 20 cards
*Clear stamp block & Stampin' Dimensionals
*Twine & Clips
*Basic Gray Stampin' Spot (mini ink pad)
*Envelopes for 20 cards
*Three-piece 'Hip Hip Hooray stamp set (clear)
*Adhesive die-cut embellishments
*Full color instructional brochure

This kit would make an AWESOME gift!!!

I have Stampin' Night here at our home tonight.
I'm looking forward to sharing some awesome cards with all of my friends that are joining me!
I didn't end up having time to get any cutting done until late last night-
 so still have ALOT to do.
School is delayed 2 hours- so I'm jammin' this morning.
Then will be going to Manda's again today.
 
I hope you have a very special Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

A Spiral Flower Die Rose

Good morning!
Here is another Spiral Flower Die Rose that I made.
This cute gift bag project was one of my downline, Dawn Klein's shoe box swap,
that she brought for my last downline meeting we had a couple of weeks ago.
Isn't it just beautiful! 

We just added a few things to dress up this bag:
#134610- Sweetheart Treat Bags (12)= $4.95
*the Cherry Cobbler Rose- using the new Spiral Flower Die
 *the tag  from the set- ' A Dozen Thoughts'
*a half of a Doily
*a large Rhinestone
This adorable Heart Bag, Pool Party Tag & Pool Party Baker's Twine are all in a kit.
There are several item in the "A Whole Lots of Love" promotion that are available 
until Valentines Day or while supplies last.
And this kit is one of the items in the promotion. 
SEE BELOW-
 
Dates: Available December 1-February 14th or while supplies last.
The fine print: These are exclusive products that will not be available after the promotion.
No limits on this promotion.

 Item  Description  Price
 131850  Love You More Stamp Set (Wood)  $21.95
 131853  Love You More Stamp Set (Clear)  $16.95
 134611  Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Wood)  $15.95

 Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Clear)  $11.95- SOLD OUT!
 134617  Flowerfull Heart Stamp (Wood)  $9.95
 Item  Description  Price  Includes
 134610  Sweetheart Treat Bags  $4.95  12 heart sacks, 12 die-cut labels, 12 pre-cut pieces of  Pool Party Baker's Twine
 132162  Monster Hugs Boy  $5.95  18 boy monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
 132163  Monster Hugs Girl  $5.95  18 girl monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
 134609  Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes  $5.95  12 printed card bases, 12 envelopes (four Real Red, four Pool Party, four Crisp Cantaloupe)
 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 We had a late night on the farm last night.
I was soooo cold & tired when we got in.
Hoping our truckers made it to the packing house ok with the piggies.

Sigourney Schools just cancelled for today.
We have drifts of snow everywhere.
Assume we got about 6" of new snow.
Manda is on an interviewing committee though & they have a meeting at 2:00 today-
so I'll just run in there to watch the boys at their home.
So this morning I'm off to my Stampin' Studio with my coffee in hand,
as I have LOTS of card stock to cut for my 3 workshops I have this week yet.

Deke is suppose to be headed to a meeting in Mt. Pleasant.
And he'll have to take my car since our Equinox in broke down & in the shop.

How many days is it until Spring?
40 something!??
I need to start counting them down! 
I am so ready for Spring!

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

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Manda & Steve had an ultra sound yesterday!! Both baby & mom are doing great!! And yes- we are adding another grandson to our tribe! Can't wait! He will be arriving in June!

Woo Hoo!!! This weeks "Weekly Deals"- February 4-10, 2014

Here is another Envelope Punch Board card......

I made a Rose card at Cathy's workshop last week & 
liked the fold of it so well that I made another one.

So-
Here is another card I made with the Envelope Punch Board.
 For this card I used the SAB set- 'See Ya Later' 
with the 'Create a Cupcake' set & coordinating Cupcake Builder Punch.
Isn't it just so cute!

This is one of my February class cards- 
so if you are stamping with me this week this will be one of the cards you'll get to make!
I should call this the one sheet wonder card- as with these measurements 
you use almost one entire sheet of Chocolate Chip card stock.

 I've had many people ask me how I did it!
Well- it wasn't a planned creation.....
and I'm not very good at being able to take & post pictures of things.....
but I'm going to give it a try.
 Base of card- 6 7/8 x 6 7/8- punch at 3 3/8".
 Cut off 2 of the flaps & it will look like this.
NOTE:  
You will be adding an inside base piece as shown below that is 5 1/2 x 4 1/8", 
over the top of this- so be sure to check the size firs
& cut off the 2 tabs that are larger-
as this is not a true square base.
You want your finished card to be 5 1/2 x 4 1/4".
 Inside base piece= 5 1/2 x 4 1/8"
 This piece measures= 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 & punch on the Envelope Punch Board at 3 3/8".
You will flip this square & punch 4 times in order to punch off the square points,
making them a little rounded at the edges as shown here.
(These will be the layered pieces that goes on the front tabs.)
 I then folded this in half & cut it on the fold mark- making 2 pieces.
Here are your 2 separate pieces.
 Then attach them as shown to the front tabs.
Also notice where I added the 2 dimensionals, 
as the tags will be attached to the card front here.
 Notice the attachment of the tags as shown from the back side.
 You can then slide the bottom tab as shown here to secure your card to stay shut!
This is it opened completely up.

'See Ya Later' (SAB) & 'Create a Cupcake'
card stock measurements:
  Chocolate Chip- 6 7/8 x 6 7/8- punch at 3 3/8"; 5 1/2 x 4 1/8; 4 1/8 x 2; 1" strip
Melon Mambo- 5 1/4 x 3 7/8; 4 1/8 x 2; 1" strip
 Pink Pirouette- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2- cut in half, 1" strip
 Whisper White- 4 1/8 x 2
ink:  Chocolate Chip 
supplies:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (SAB), Envelope Punch Board, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Crystal Effects, Cupcake Builder Punch, White Organza Ribbon, Pink Pirouette 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch

We have another snow storm headed our way!
(Oh the joys of living in Iowa!)
It is going to be a long next 24-48 hours.
We have to sell 2 semi loads of hogs tonight- so praying we an get the trucks in & 
out & they get to the packing house safely.
Deke is suppose to be in Mt. Pleasant all day today for a meeting, 
but don't know if he is going to risk going because of the weather.
There is no way he can get stranded & not make it home to do all of the chores, etc.

I did take Drake to see Dr. Mary yesterday.
He had strep throat & got some meds, so hopefully will be better soon.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Be sure to stay warm & safe!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Monday, February 3, 2014

It is Sale-a-bration TIME!

The most wonderful time of the (Stampin' Up) year...

Click HERE to see the entire brochure.

There are several ways to join in the festivities -

For each $50 you spend in Stampin' Up products (and they have the BEST products!), you earn a FREE gift out of the SAB brochure (pp. 11-17).  There are four exclusive stamp sets, patterned paper, twine & cork accessories, coordinating punch, embossing folder, card, decor, and packaging kits, and two digital options to choose from.  There is something for everyone.  Don't know where to start?  Pages 4-9 have featured topical bundles (cards, birthday, gift wrap, parties, on-the-go scrapping, digital) to help you reach the gift level.

This is the best time to host a workshop, for both your guests as well as extra SAB incentives for you, so be sure to book your workshop today! Earn an extra $30 in hostess dollars when you host a party of $300 or more.  That's $80 in FREE product with a $300 party.  Gather your friends for some girls night in!

But that's not all! Sale-a-bration is a great time to sign up to be a demonstrator. The Starter Kit is now $99 (with free shipping), and during SAB a new recruit will receive $125 $150 in merchandise of their choice. The starter kit is a great value.  But that's not all... you can receive FREE registration to Stampin' Up Convention in July ($295 value) when you join.



Petal Parade
Petal Parade
Sweet Sorbet DSP
Sweet Sorbet DSP
Sweet Sorbet Accessories
Sweet Sorbet Accessories
Decorative Dots EF
Decorative Dots EF
Good as Gold card kit
Good as Gold card kit
Banner Blast
Banner Blast
Banner punch
Banner punch
You're Lovely
You're Lovely
Twisty Treats
Twisty Treats
Heartfelt Banner kit
Heartfelt Banner kit
See Ya Later
See Ya Later
Hooray for Parties digital
Hooray for Parties digital
One Big Sale-A-Bration 2014 digital
One Big Sale-A-Bration 2014 digital