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Thursday, October 2, 2014

A cute little pumpkin!

Hello!
Here is a cute little pumpkin box that was made at my Halloween Treats classes.
It is made with the French Fry Box Die.
I made the face by taking the Large Oval punch & cutting it in half.
Then making a notch out of the bottom center
& 2 notches out of the top sides for his teeth.
For his eyes & nose I used the Petite Pennants Builder punch.
I snipped off the 3 corners making triangles.
I did curve the eyes a little too.
 He turned out pretty cute!

supplies:
Big Shot, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Paper Snips, Petite Pennants Builder Punch, 
Large Oval Punch, 4x6 Cello Bags, 3/4" Pumpkin Pie Chevron Ribbon

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Yesterday I spent the day at Manda's with the boys.
They have had contractors there working on their furnace, water heater & sealing their house.
Deke stopped to eat lunch with us when he left the office.
Brayden's last flag FB game was last night, so Deke & I went to it.
It is fun to see how much they have all improved from their first game. 
Brayden came home with us after the game.
We made supper & did homework.
Nathan got here when he was done with his classes.

This morning I'm off to spend the day at Manda's again with the boys.
The contractors are about done!
Trey has an appointment this morning too-
so Deke will come in from the farm to stay with the twins at their home.
That way I don't have to take all 3 of them out by myself.
Tonight Trey & Brayden will be here with me.
Deke & Nathan will be in the shop.
And the twins get to go to the Ninja Turtles movie with their mom & dad.
So they are very excited!!
I will be burning the midnight oil tonight stamping-
as I have LOTS of stampin' parties in the next week to get ready for.
Lori has a party on Sunday!
So I pray I have good mojo!

Gotta run....
I hope you have a very special Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Stampin' Up! Blendabilites Markers......

 
Stampin' Blendabilities are designed to work with our Memento Ink Pad. But Stampin' Up! has been doing testing & have found that they also work well with several of our Classic Stampin' Pads too.  They are all listed below. 
**Keep in mind that colors not listed are prone to smearing and aren't recommended for use with Stampin' Blendabilities. 
**Also, remember that you'll get the best blending results using Whisper White Cardstock and when the stamped image is completely dry.
Always Artichoke
Baked Brown Sugar
Blushing Bride
Calypso Coral
Coastal Cabana
Crisp Cantaloupe
Crumb Cake
Crushed Curry
Daffodil Delight
Garden Green
Hello Honey
Marina Mist
Melon Mambo
Lost Lagoon
Old Olive
Pear Pizzazz
Pink Pirouette
Pistachio Pudding
Pool Party
Pumpkin Pie
Sahara Sand
Smoky Slate
So Saffron
Soft Sky
Tangelo Twist
Tangerine Tango
Tempting Turquoise
Wild Wasabi
Wisteria Wonder
What Sets Our Blendablities Apart:
  • The Stampin' Up! rectangular barrel keeps your markers from rolling away.
  • Flat storage helps to maintain the life of each marker.
  • Each marker comes with a tip on each end: brush and fine.
  • Marker tips are made of nylon, which is superior to polyester which can fray.
  • Color-coded caps.
  • Stampin' Up! markers coordinate wonderfully with our cardstock and can be used with transparent sheets.

A cute spiderweb!

Here is a cute spiderweb card.
This is another one of the cards everyone made at my Halloween Treats class.
 'Bite Me'& 'Tee-Hee-Hee'
cs:  Tangerine Tango, Basic Black & Whisper White
ink:  Black Memento
supplies:  1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Paper Snips,
Basic Rhinestones, dimensionals

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The boys were so good yesterday helping us with the baby piggies.
They had a blast! 
It is so fun to see them so excited about being out on the farm.
I forgot to take my camera & was bummed- as could have gotten some neat photos 
of them at times.
They were so excited that they got to get into the trailer & help Kurt unload the babies.
It was so cute!

My mom & Aunt Virginia enjoyed the morning with Trey.

Last night was a late night on the farm loading hogs.
We didn't get in until about 11 pm.
We were both beat!
We took our showers, got supper & went to bed.

This morning I'm headed to Manda's to keep the boys there all day long.
Then this evening we will be going to Brayden's last flag football game.
We are hoping that it doesn't get rained out.
There is a chance of rain for the next few days.

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

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Stamp, Stock & Save
Stampin' Up! is so excited about this year's World Card Making Day!! 
They are having a 15% off sale on some of our favorite products! 
From October 1-6 , you'll be able to purchase select ink, paper, envelops, and adhesive-all at a 15% discount! 
Select stamps are 20%!
Now is the time to restock your supplies.  

Contact me if you want to order 
OR
Click here to order from my online store! 
 
Details:
  • Available on demonstrator, customer, workshop, OEX and online orders
  • Color families and Whisper White in the 8-1/2 X 11, along with Medium envelopes, will be offered at a 15% discount
  • Fast Fuse Adhesive and refill component will be offered at a 15% discount
  • All individual ink pads will be offered at a 15% discount
  • Limited offering in stamps will be available at a 20% discount
Available Products:
NOTE: ALL INDIVIDUAL INK PADS WILL BE OFFERED AT A 15% DISCOUNT OCTOBER 1-6
Item Number
Stamp Set
Price
After Discount




134018
Big News (Clear)
31.95
25.56
134015
Big News (Wood)
43.95
35.16
134288
Playful Pennants (Clear)
16.95
13.56
134285
Playful Pennants (Wood)
21.95
17.56
134198
Choose Happiness (Clear)
17.95
14.36
134195
Choose Happiness (Wood)
24.95
19.96




122497
Petite Pairs (Clear)
20.95
16.76
128706
Petite Pairs (Wood)
28.95
23.16




134234
So Very Happy (Clear)
17.95
14.36
134231
So Very Happy (Wood)
24.95
19.96












Item Number
Product
Price
After Discount
133681
Card Stock In Color 8-1/2" x 11" 2014-2016
$6.95
$5.91
131200
Card Stock 8-1/2 x 11 In Color 2013-2015
$6.95
$5.91
131190
Card Stock  8-1/2 x 11 Brights
$6.95
$5.91
131193
Card Stock  8-1/2 x 11 Subtles
$6.95
$5.91
131192
Card Stock  8-1/2 x 11 Regals
$6.95
$5.91
131191
Card Stock  8-1/2 x 11 Neutrals
$6.95
$5.91
100730
Card Stock 8-1/2" x 11" Whisper White
$8.50
$7.23
Item Number
Product
Price
After Discount
107297
Envelopes Medium Crumb Cake
$6.50
$5.53
107300
Envelopes Medium Very Vanilla
$6.50
$5.53
107301
Envelopes Medium Whisper White
$6.50
$5.53
102619
Envelopes Medium Clear Translucent
$4.95
$4.21
Item Number
Product
Price
After Discount
129026
Adhesive Fast Fuse
$9.95
$8.46
129027
Adhesive Refill Fast Fuse
$7.50
$6.38

This weeks WEEKLY DEALS!

A 'Freaky Friends' View Finder card.....

Good morning!
Here is another card from my Halloween Treats class.
It is a view finder card.
We had so much fun making it!
You just spin the wheel spot on the side & different images appear in the window!
 'Freaky Friends' & 'Ghoulish Greetings'
cs:  Basic Black, Whisper White & Tangerine Tango
dp:  Motley Monsters
ink:  Black Memento
other:  Big Shot, Circle Framelits, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Mini Brad, Paper Piercing Mat, Paper Piercing Tool, dimensionals
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I'm headed in to pick up the boys now.
My mom will then come to our home & keep Trey for me this morning.
The twins & I will be out helping Deke on the farm-
as we are getting more baby piggies.
Then tonight when the boys go home I'll be headed back out to help Deke again.
Tonight is my farmer night- as we sell hogs.
Humm.....guess my whole day is gonna be a farmer day today!

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

Monday, September 29, 2014

WOO! HOO!

World Cardmaking Day is October 4! 

What a wonderful reason to gather, stamp, and create handmade and heartfelt cards with your friends! 

In honor of this event, I'll be spending my day making cards.

Do you have any fun plans for World Cardmaking Day 2014?

I'd love to hear what you'll be doing!

 

 Stampin' Up! will be offering a "special" to celebrate this special day.

It will run from October 1, 2014 through October 6, 2014.

So stay tuned for more information on the 1st about this!

A spooky GHOST!

Here is another Halloween card from my Halloween Treats class that
I had this past weekend.
This is a fun swiper card!
It is so much fun to make.
 Check out my cute vellum ghost!
And see how the little tab pops up from the inside when it is pulled open.
Pretty cool!
This is what it looks like shut.
Then when you pull on the card sides it pops up the little word insert.

'Project Life Holiday Cheer'
cs:  Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Vellum
dp:  Motley Monsters
ink:  Black Stazon
marker:  Tangerine Tango
supplies:  Big Shot, Fun Fall Framelits, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Sticky Strip

NOTE:  I will get a photo of how to attach the pop up inside piece sometime soon & update this post.
 I had several people ask for the measurements for this card- so here they are.
Measurements:
*Basic Black- 6 3/4 x 4 1/4
Score at 5 & 5 3/4
Mark down from the top at 1 3/4" so that you have the spot to attach your pop up word images.
 *Vellum- 2" strip to cut out ghost framelit
*Whisper White- 2 1/4 x 3; 5 x 1
*Crushed Curry- 2 3/4" Strip to punch out moon
*Tangerine Tango- 5 x 1/4
*Stripped Designer Paper- 4 x 3/4"

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Yesterday was another great day of stamping with those that joined me 
for my Halloween Treats class.
We made 14 projects from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
And then some of them stayed from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. & made the
 Frightful WreathSimply Sent kit too with me.

I'm off to Manda's house for the morning to watch the boys there.
Tonight I'll be picking up & putting away tables/chairs & things from yesterdays class.
It was late last night & I was tired- so I got alittle done- but not much.

I have a full schedule of stampin' events in October to get busy on this week.
So will hopefully have time yet tonight too to start working on that.

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

Sunday, September 28, 2014

A SPOOKY Halloween card!

Hello!
Today I'm sharing a spooky Halloween card that everyone 
joining me at my Halloween Treats class will be making.

The inspiration for this haunted house came from my dear friend-
LeeAnn's Greff's downline Halloween sampler that she gave to me.
Her downline, Lorrie made a block similar to this one & I just loved it!

 I will update this post sometime soon with a supply list.
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WOW!!!
What a great Halloween Treats class I had yesterday!
We all had a wonderful time stamping together.
I am blessed to have so many that helped to make the day a special one.
Judy & Aunt Kathy helped me do some punching & Big Shot cutting.
And Leslie was a God sent bringing yummy treats for us!
Plus- Judy, Teri, Jenny, Dena, Patty & Mary
were awesome to help clean up, pack up & load up afterwards.
Thanks to each of you for your help!

Today I'm having another Halloween Treats class here at our home.
I have lots to do before everyone gets here.
I'm looking forward to spending my afternoon stamping with everyone attending.
I can't wait for you to see all of the Halloween goodies you'll be making!

I'm on a mission.....gotta run.
I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Saturday, September 27, 2014

A nice article to read......

Click here
Then be sure to turn to pg. 2.

This is an article about our son (Nathan) who went to visit a race fan in rehab.
Wow- what a proud mom I am!

'Tee-Hee-Hee'!

Hello!
Woo Hoo- today is my first Halloween Treats class.
I can't wait for everyone joining me to come see the projects 
& spend the afternoon stamping with me.

This is one of the fun cards everyone will be making.
It is a slider card.
You pull on the tag & it opens up.
 I think that it turned out super cute!
 Check it out when it is opened up here!

I will update this post with a supply last sometime soon.
 
Off I go!
I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Friday, September 26, 2014

"Boo" to you!

Hello!
Here is a cute little treat box that everyone attending 
my Halloween Treats class will be making.
This little ghost is so cute!
 I will update this post after my class on Sunday with the supply list.
Between now & then I have lots to get done tonight when the boys go home.

After school yesterday the boys helped me pick some ears of corn to 
make bundles with & hang on our fence in our yard.
It was so cute watching the 3 of them in the field & helping to pull back the shucks.
Brody was yelling that it was 'awesome' as he was running down the hill to the corn field.
Now I just hope that our dog Nestle doesn't eat the corn we have hanging up-
as last year she did.

Deke & the kids all went to the Volleyball game last night to watch my niece Ginny play.
I stayed home & stamped!

Gotta run to pick up the boys.
I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
hugs!
SUSIE

Thursday, September 25, 2014

My "BOO" banner!!

Woo Hoo!
My Halloween Treats classes are this weekend!
If you are signed up to join me- 
this is one of the many Halloween projects you'll be making!
I think it turned out super cute!

NOTE:
The Party Pennants Die shown here is one of the Weekly Deals!
On sale for $24.71 until next Monday- 9/29/14.
#133732 (regular $32.95)
 'Larger Than Life Alphabet Set' & 'Freaky Friends'
cs:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie
ink:  Black Memento Pad
marker:  Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
supplies:  Big Shot, Party Pennants Die, Banner Framelits, 
Chevron Embossing Folder, 7/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 
1/2" Circle Punch, Owl Punch, 2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 
Paper Snips, Old Olive 1/8" Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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It was another busy day here yesterday.
Brayden's game was fun!
We were both happy to see each other after a week!
We took the twins with us to the game.
They had fun playing- but didn't watch much of Brayden playing football.
AND
I've been a busy bee stamping!
I still have a lot to do.
I'm sure excited about all of my Halloween Projects though.

Today we get 750 baby piggies delivered to our farm this morning.
The twins are so excited to get to go out & help us!
My mom is coming to our home to stay with Trey.
And Brayden will get to go out to see the baby piggies 
& help Papa chore as soon as he gets home from school today.

Think that my family is going to a volleyball game tonight to watch 
our niece Ginny play.
I'm staying home & stamping!!

I'm headed to Manda's to get the boys this morning 
& then hurrying back home to go out to the farm.

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

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Pumpkins, Pumpkins & more Pumpkins!

Good morning!
At my September classes I did a cute Halloween card with bats on it.
You can click HERE to see that card.
I thought I'd change it up & put pumpkins in it.
I think it is really cute!
It is exactly the same card- just used a different stamped image on it.
 'Holiday Invitations' & 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'
cs:  Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Basic Gray, Whisper White
dp:  Motely Monsters Designer Paper
ink:  Black Memento Pad
supplies:  1" Circle Punch, Hexagon Punch, White/Tangerine Tango Trim, 
Big Shot, Large Scallop Edgelit, dimensionals, glue dot
 
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I'm off to The Seeley home to get the boys.
Brayden has a fall football game tonight.
And then I'll head home to stamp.
I have LOTS to do to get ready for my upcoming Halloween Treats class. 

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

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

This weeks WEEKLY DEALS- September 23- 29, 2014!




Eclectic Paper-Piercing Pack by Stampin' Up!
Eclectic Paper-Piercing Pack =
$5.96
Faces I Love Swatchbook Template -- Digital Download
Faces I Love Swatchbook Template - Digital Download =
 $7.77
Festive Paper-Piercing Pack
Festive Paper-Piercing Pack =
$5.96
Gold Glitz Dazzling Details by Stampin' Up!
Gold Glitz Dazzling Details =
$1.88
Hamburger Box Bigz Xl Die by Stampin' Up!
Hamburger Box Bigz Xl Die =
$32.21
Occasions Paper-Piercing Pack
Occasions Paper-Piercing Pack =
$5.96
Ovals Collection Framelits Die
Ovals Collection Framelits Die =
$20.21
Party Pennants Bigz L Die by Stampin' Up!
Party Pennants Bigz L Die =
$24.71