Oh, Sweet Baby Boy!

Hello!
Here is the baby boy card- which is one of my 'All Occasions' cards.

Everyone gets to make one pink baby girl card 

& one blue baby boy card. 

I just love the 'Gorgeous Grunge' stamp set.....it is so versatile & 

goes with so many other stamp sets.

'Baby We've Grown', 'Simply Stars' & 'Gorgeous Grunge'

cs:  Marina Mist, Smoky Slate & Whisper White

ink:  Marina Mist & Smoky Slate

other:  Paper Snips & dimensionals

 

Last night I worked on getting envelopes in boxes & 

card stock laid out so I can start cutting everything.

I did an expedited shipping order for more card stock, dimensionals & ribbon, etc.

Nathan & Brayden were also here for supper- so enjoyed their company.

The guys have been working on the new race car all winter.

It is finally pretty much done.

Tony painted it last week & Matt lettered it.

Isn't it just so pretty!

 

Here is a photo that our son-in-law Steve took of this years Stock Car.

Cool huh!

I know that we have 3 very excited little boys that can't wait to go racing!

They have talked about it all winter- 

asking each week if we can go racing.

I sure HOPE that Nathan has a good 2014 racing season.

Our first race of the season will be on Saturday night.

I can't go- as I have my big stamp class in Hiawatha & I won't be home in time to get there.

But- I will be going on Sunday though!

I'm ready to go racing too!

The racing craziness has begun for our family!

Tonight I'm a farmer.

We are selling 2 loads of hogs- so it will be a late night. 

I am glad that we just got a little dusting of snow last night & nothing more.

It is crazy to think we are suppose to have upper 60* temps on Sunday.

Woo Hoo!

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE 

Oh, Baby!

Hello!

Here is another card I created for my 'All Occasions' card class.

Isn't it sweet!

 'Baby We've Grown' & 'Simply Stars'

cs:  Strawberry Slush,Smoky Slate, Whisper White
ink:  Smoky Slate & Strawberry Slush
supplies:  dimensionals, Paper Snips

I spent the majority of the day yesterday cleaning up the hall I rented from my class on Saturday.
I still have boxes all over my family room & need to get them moved out before the boys walk in the door any moment.
Gotta run....

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

A beautiful Collage card using 'Petal Parade'- Sale-a-bration stamp set!

Hello!

Here is another one of the cards I created for my 'All Occasions' class.

I love the colors of it.

And this stamp set works so awesome when creating a collage look- 

thus it is like making your own designer paper.

'Petal Parade' & 'Simply Create'

cs:  Basic Gray, Primrose Petals, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White

ink:  Basic Gray, Primrose Petals

supplies:  Primrose Petals ribbon, dimensionals, glue dot
 

Note:  I shadow stamped the lighter color of the pink shown on this card.

I inked up the larger flower image using the Primrose Petals ink,

then stamped it off onto my grid paper 

& then stamped it onto my white card stock.
 

Everyone joining me for Round #1 of my 'All Occasions' Card Class

had a great time yesterday!

What a fun day of stamping together!

And everyone went home with 40 completed cards- WOW!!

Ok.....gotta run.....

I am off to clean up the building/room I rented 

yesterday for my 'All Occasions' card class.

Then to get it all packed up & back home.

This week I'll have to finish cutting for 

Round #2 of my 'All Occasions' Card Class that I have next Saturday!

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

I got the layout of this card from one I saw that my demonstrator friend Dawn Olchefske did.

'World Map' with the Angled Tag Topper Punch

Hello!
Here is another one of the cards everyone joining me at my 

'All Occasions' card class will be making.

 I've been a VERY BUSY little bee all week getting ready for this big day!

 I'm looking forward to stamping with many of my friends today!

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Happy Spring!!!

Hello!!

Woo Hoo!

Spring has sprung.....and I'm hoping that the warmer weather comes with it.

We had a beautiful day outside yesterday. 

Papa took the boys for a ride in the Scout & 

they played on the swing set & slide for awhile.

Isn't this a "springy" card!

 This is another one of the cards everyone joining me for my upcoming 

'All Occasions' card class will be making!

I love purple & green together.....especially when it is this combo of

Pear Pizzazz & Wisteria Wonder. 
These colors remind me of my grandma Cox...colors she liked.....

a dress she wore......her violets in her kitchen window seals.

Deke went with me last night to set up tables & chairs.

Tonight I'll be cooking & cutting card stock.

The final preparation day for my class is here!!

I can't wait to see everyone that is joining me tomorrow.

I am looking forward to spending our day stamping together.

Gotta run....my boys will be here soon to spend the day with me.

When they leave tonight I've got lots to do!

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

More 'Petite Petals'

Hello!
Here is a quick post......

This is one of my cards everyone joining me for my upcoming 

'All Occasions' 40 Card Class will be making.

If you are one of my customers that is registered  for this big annual class- 

aren't you excited to get to make this beautiful card!

Wait until you see the rest of them!

 I will update this with a supply list sometime by the first part of next week.

I'll continue to post new cards for the next few days, but won't have supplies with them.

I'm a cutting machine burning the midnight oil (or should I just say - not sleeping) 

trying to get everything cut for my upcoming 40 card class.  

I'll spend my day with the boys today.

When they leave late this afternoon- I'll go get the key to the hall I'm renting for the weekends class.

While I'm there I'm going to set up tables & chairs too.

Then head home to start cutting card stock again!

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs!
SUSIE

Lovin' the Fringe Scissors to make this tassel.......

Hello!
Here is a fun fold graduation card.

This is a card I made for a swap that I'm in.

The theme this month is a SHAPE card.

 I made the tassel the with Fringe Scissors.

Cute huh!

 I used the graduation set- 'Pomp & Circumstance' on pg. 29 in the Occasions Catalog.

 Here are the directions for the fold.
Grad Cap Card-

• Cut paper 4 1/4" x 9 3/4"
• Score at 5 1/2"
• Add Diagonal Plate
• With short side at the top, score diagonally from the 2 1/8" mark, turn card over and score again from the 2 1/8" mark forming an X over the 5 1/2" scored line.
• Fold along all scored lines
• At the top of the card mark the center (2 1/8")
•  With the paper timer cut from the 2 1/8" mark to the first scored line on both sides forming a point.

For Whisper White lining-

•  Cut 4" x 5 1/4"
• Mark the center at the top of card then mark 2" down the side of the card from that end cut from center mark to each 2" mark forming a point.

Layer inside of card-

• Cut a 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" (square)

'Pomp & Circumstance'  
cs:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper
ink:  Black Stazon
supplies:  Scoring Tool, Diagonal Scoring Plate, Merry Mini Punch Pack (Small Star),
dimensinals, glue dots, Neutrals Candy Dots (Basic Black), Candy Dots Brad Bases, Paper Piercing Mat & Tool, White Twine, Fringe Scissors, Sticky Tape 

My downline- Trish Banes made a card using this fold last year for 

one of my team downline meetings.

I changed it- by using a new set & I made my tassel different,

so I could use our new Fringe Scissors.

Thanks Trish for sharing your idea.

WOW- we had a crazy day yesterday- but all survived.

They boys were all really good & loved getting to help us on the farm.

I've been burning the midnight oil creating for my upcoming "All Occasions Card Class".

 Stop back by tomorrow for a peek!

I've got some really neat cards created for this event & can't wait to share!

Deke will be gone for meetings all day today.

The boys & I have to go to Osky to deposit our hog check.

I think we'll eat lunch at McDonald's.

I know the boys love chicken nuggets & french fries.

THEN-

I'll be home tonight stamping!!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

This weeks "Weekly Deals"- March 18-24, 2014

A 'Petite Petals' Tag card

Good morning!
Here is a pretty card that everyone at Jo's party made on Saturday!

It is another Scalloped Tag Topper Punch card.

Cute huh!

'Flowering Flourishes', 'Petite Petals' & 'Petite Pairs'

cs:  Early Espresso, Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe

ink:  Early Espresso, Crisp Cantaloupe

supplies:   Big Shot, Decorative Dots, Petite Petals Punch, Large Oval Punch, Basic Pearls, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Sweet Sorbet Accessories (SAB- Crisp Cantaloupe Twine), dimensionals glue dots

Brayden stayed with us last night, as Nathan had a late meeting for work.

I had fun watching Papa help him with his homework.

Then Brayden read some books to Papa.

And then they made Chocolate No Bake cookies together!

 I was in the room with them the whole evening- 

but I was working on things for my big upcoming stamp classes.

I LOVED watching & listening to them doing "things" together.

It was precious!

Today we have a full day on our farm.

We get more baby piggies delivered this morning.

Then sell hogs early this evening.

The twins get to help us this morning.

And Nathan & Brayden will be here this evening to help us.

I'm not sure which little boy is more excited about getting to help farm.

After we are done selling hogs-

Deke will be heading to a late meeting.

And I'll be home alone to do LOTS of stamping!

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!

hugs-
SUSIE

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Good morning!
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all.

May the luck of Irish be with you!

Here is a quick card I created last night......clean & simple.

Yep- my dad's side of the family is Irish.

I love corn beef & cabbage.

 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'

cs:  Crumb Cake, Wild Wasbi

ink:  Wild Wasbi

supplies:  Full Heart punch, Big Shot, Decorative Dots embossing folder, dimensinals, 

Brights Candy Dot- Wild Wasbi, Paper Snips

Wow-we all had a fun time at Erin's party yesterday!

I even got to sit, stamp & visit with them- which doesn't happen too often!

I am looking forward to seeing all of my boy's today!

And praying I have good mojo tonight, as I have lots of creating & cutting to do!

Woo Hoo- my upcoming 'All Occasions' card class is Saturday!

I can't wait to spend my day stamping with everyone that is registered 

& will be joining me.

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

you make me HAPPY!

Good morning!
Here is a quick post......

This is another card I made the other night using the Sale-a-bration set- 

'See Ya Later'!

It is the same colors & stamp set as a card I posted a few days ago-
but I just did a different layout with it. 

'See Ya Later' (SAB)

cs:  Basic Gray, Whisper White, Summer Starfruit

marker:  Summer Starfruit

dp:  Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper (SAB)

ink:  Basic Gray

supplies:  Big Shot, Starburst framelits, 

Sweet Sorbet Accessories (Summer Starfruit Twine), sponge, 
Cupcake Builder Punch, dimensionals, glue dot

What a fun day I had stamping with everyone at Jo's party yesterday!
Today I'm off to Erin's party!
I'm excited to see everyone there too!
 I'm off now to finish cutting card stock & packing up to head out.

We got more snow last night.
Thankfully it is only a dusting.
The ground is all covered & white again though.
Surely this is the last snow we are going to have, 
as Spring will be here this week!

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

See ya Later Alligator!

Hello!
Here is another 'See Ya Later' (SAB) card I made last night.

The Decorative Dots embossing folder just goes so well with this little Alligator.

I'm liking the look of double layering with the Starburst framelits.

'See Ya Later' (SAB)

cs:  Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, Real Red.

ink:  Wild Wasabi

supplies:  Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder (SAB), Starburst framelits, Wild Wasabi ribbon, Owl Punch (small heart), dimensionals, glue dots

 

 I am headed to Jo's today for her annual Stampin' Party!

I am looking forward to seeing everyone 

& 

meeting a few new friends too!

 

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A bow made with the Envelope Punch Board & 'See Ya Later' stamp set!

Hello!
Another 'See Ya Later' card I created last night.

Basic Black & Very Vanilla with a tiny heart, adding in some Real Red.

And I also added my favorite Envelope Punch Board bow to it too!

 'See Ya Later' (SAB)

cs:  Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Real Red

dp:  Modern Medley Designer Paper

ink:  Black Stazon

supplies:  Big Shot, Starburst framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Small Heart Punch, Large Pearl, Envelope Punch Board, dimensionals, glue dot

 Don't you love this beautiful Envelope Punch Board Bow?

CLICK HERE to see a step by step tutorial on how to make this bow!

WOW- we had a super busy day yesterday.

We picked up & moved LOTS of baby piggies & I can feel it in my shoulders & arms today.

The twins loved getting to hold, chase & play with the baby piggies.

It is so cute to watch them interact with them & have so much fun on the farm.

I made a mad delivery run last night, making several stops & getting lots of hugs, plus getting to visit with some of my awesome friends as their faces lite up when I gave them their stamp orders!

Oh how it is like Christmas every time the UPS man delivers stamps to me to share!

Today the Seeley family will be attending the funeral of Great Grandma Cox in Albia.

Steven is a pallbearer.  

 Drake has an early dr appointment this morning & I 'm offered to take him, 

but not sure if I'll be needed or not. 

I will be spending the next 7 days literally stamping day & night!

I have TONS of stamping that needs to be done....so hoping I get alot accomplished for all of my upcoming workshops & my big 40 card class.

I am praying that I have good mojo!

Brayden & Nathan will be here tonight.

Tomorrow morning I'm headed to Jo's Stampin' party 

& Sunday afternoon I'm headed to Erin's Stampin' party! 

Woo Hoo!

Gotta run!

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

It is 'Springtime Hello'

Hello!

Woo Hoo-

Spring is only 8 days away!

Oh I can't wait for the sunshine & warmer temps so we can go outside & play.

So with Spring in mind, here is a cute card I created last night.

 'Springtime Hello'

cs:  Sahara Sand, Pear Pizzazz, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White

markers:  Elegant Eggplant, Pear Pizzazz

supplies:  Scalloped Edge punch, Angled Topper Tag Punch, Small Oval punch, Pear Pizzazz ribbon, Burlap Ribbon, Big Shot, Decorative Dots embossing folder (SAB)

This morning we are busy on the farm, as we are getting baby piggies delivered. 

The boys are excited about getting to go out & help Papa.

Plus are excited about Kurt & Joe delivering them to us.

Tonight I'm headed out on my normal stamp delivery run.

Then home to stamp & work on cards for my 2 workshops 

I have this weekend & my upcoming 'All Occasions' card classes. 

I hope you have a wonderful Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!!

Hugs!
SUSIE

'See Ya Later' is an awesome Sale-a-bration set!

Good morning!

Here is a fun card that I made last night.

I think that this Sale-a-bration stamp set 'See Ya Later' is so much fun!

A dear demonstrator friend that is a side line & on my Iowa Inkers downline Face Book private group, posted a photo of a card she created using this stamp set & these colors.

So I played & came up with this fun card!

I told Kimberly when she posted her card that I loved it!
That it was my colors!

So thanks Kimberly for inspiring me in creating this card.

'See Ya Later' (SAB)

cs:  Basic Gray, Whisper White, Summer Starfruit

marker:  Summer Starfruit

dp:  Sweet Sorbet Designer Paper (SAB)

ink:  Basic Gray

supplies:  Big Shot, On Film framelits, Starburst framelits, 

Sweet Sorbet Accessories (Summer Starfruit Twine), sponge, Cupcake Builder Punch, dimensionals, glue dot

What a chilly & windy day it was yesterday.
Sure wasn't nice enough to go out & play- that is forsure.
We got our piggies sold & Deke make it to his night meeting in time.
I spent the night stamping & working on my upcoming 'All Occasions' card class.
WOW- I have some cool cards planned to share with everyone joining me 
for this upcoming fun annual event.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes to the Seeley family.

Steve's great-grandma Cox from Albia passed away last night.

Deke is in the office this morning.

Then home to finish getting things ready for our baby piggies that will be arriving tomorrow morning.
The boys are already excited that they get to go out to help Papa farm.

And we have a sick little boy (Drake) today too.....

he has a fever, not eating & just doesn't feel good.

So I'll be taking him to the Dr.

I have 8 boxes of stamps that my UPS man Chase has brought in the past 2 days

& he is suppose to bring more today.

It is always so much fun looking at all of the Stampin' Up! products that everyone has ordered.

It is kind of like Christmas- seeing everyone else gifts!

So I am going to be a busy bee sorting them all tonight.

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