Another Sale-a-bration 'Avant Garden' with 'Delicate Details'!

This is another card I made using the 'Avant Garden' Sale-a-bration set.  

I made another card like this one & posted it earlier.  I used the Wisteria Wonder color with it.  You can see that card HERE!

Which one do you like better?  This one that I made using Flirty Flamingo. 

OR this Wisteria Wonder one.

It is a fun fold card too that opens like this!

 Stemmed Flower-
'Avant Garden'- #143272- (photopolmer only) SAB- FREE with a $50 order- pg. 5
'Delicate Details- #143314 (photopolmer only) SAB- FREE with a $50 order- pg. 9
card stock: Flirty Flamingo (24) IC- #141416= $8.00- pg.169- 4 x 2 1/4
Whisper White (40) N- #100730= $9.00- pg. 170-
4 x 2 1/2; 4 x 2 1/2; 3 3/4 x 2; 1 1/2 " strip
Basic Black (24) N- #121045= $8.00- pg. 170-
4 1/4 x 5 1/2; 2 3/4x 8 1/2- fold in half; 4 1/4 x 1; 4 1/4 x 2 1/2; 1 1/2" strip
designer paper:  2016-2018 In Color Paper Stacks (12x12)= $22.00- pg. 169- 4 x 2 1/2
ink:  Flirty Flamingo (IC)- #141397= $6.50- pg. 169
Wild Wasabi (S)- #108641= $6.50- pg. 171
Black Memento- #132708= $6.00- pg. 180
Craft Whisper White- #101731= $8.00- pg. 180
other:  Magnetic Platform- #130658= $40.00- pg. 190
Big Shot- #143263= $110- pg. 190
Stitched Framelits- #145372 SPECIAL= $30.00-
These are currently out of stock, but will be available next week to order again!
Layering Oval Framelits- #141706= $35.00- pg. 193
White Organza Ribbon- #114319= $6.00- pg. 178- 4"
Glue Dots
Dimensionals

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Yesterday we went to JoAnne's funeral.  It was very nice.  It was great to see so many family & friends that we haven't seen for quite some time.  Thankfully our Wood family from New Jersey/Philly made it back to Iowa in time for it too.  It was great to see them & we are thrilled we got to meet our new little great nephew Henry.  It is just absolutely adorable!!  It was sad to see them for only such a short time though. 

I am home all day today.  Honestly, I have tons to do, but I don't plan to do much but sleep.  I need to feel better & get a burst of energy! 

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

SUSIE

A Valentines card!

Check this out!  This is another card that I made using a 3x3 square for my card front layer.

You can see the others by clicking here!

stamp set:  'Sealed with Love'
card stock:  Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black
designer paper:  Sending Love (6x6) Paper stack
ink:  Real Red
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Precision Plate, Love Notes Framelits Dies, New Platform, Falling Flowers Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Black Twine

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Yesterday was a quite day with the 2 little ones.  I pretty much laid on the couch almost all day.  I hope my meds kick in & I'm feeling a little better today.  We plan to go to Joanne's funeral this morning & then I'll be home all day/night.  

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday! 

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A tiny envelope with hearts!

Here is another card I made using the 3x3 center piece.

You can click HERE to see another one!

Check out the new the little envelope framelit here.  I made it out of the new Sending Love Glassine Sheets that are on page 14 of the Occasions Catalog, along with the Love Notes Framelits.

stamp set:  'Sealed with Love'
card stock:  Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black
designer paper:  Sending Love (6x6) Paper stack
ink:  Real Red
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Love Notes Framelits Dies, Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Black Twine

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I got some new meds yesterday afternoon & I'm hoping to be feeling better soon.  I have too much to do to be sick.  I did absolutely nothing last night & I went to bed early. 

This morning I'll take the twins to pre-school & it will just be Trey & I hanging out today.  

Today our New Jersey/Philly family is coming back to Iowa for a quick weekend visit, as Sheryl's mom passed away.  Our hearts are heavy & sad for their family.  We are looking forward to seeing them though.  And we'll get to meet baby Henry too, our new great-nephew!

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

A heart card!

Check out this pretty red & white Valentines Card! I love the Red Glimmer sparkle heart too!  

It is a fun layout that helps show off the pretty designer paper.  

stamp set:  'Sealed with Love'
card stock:  Real Red, Whisper White, Red Glimmer
designer paper:  Sending Love (6x6) Paper stack
ink:  Real Red
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Precision Plate, Love Notes Framelits Dies, White Organdy ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Black Twine

When I was at our Stampin' Up! On Stage event in November- these 3x3 cards were one of our make & take projects that all of us attendees got to make.  

(The photo isn't real good, as I took this with my phone.)  Aren't they cute though!

 

Yesterday was a busy day with boys!!  When they went home last night I worked on bookwork.  We were suppose to sell hogs again, but things got changed & we now sell them early on Monday morning.  

This morning Deke is off early to chore & go to a meeting.  He'll be home for a late lunch, chore again & then he's off to another meeting tonight too!  

I'm off to pick up the boys & spend my day with them.  Tonight when Brayden & Masen go home, I'm planning to go to Manda & Steve's to help Manda do some touch up painting in the boys' rooms.   When I get home I have stamping to do to get ready for some upcoming events I have. 

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!!

Hugs-
SUSIE

Lots of hearts!

Wow- Lots of hearts......lovin' this little envelope from the Love Notes Framelits Dies!  IT IS JUST SOOO CUTE!!

 This is a clean & simple card.....with some added bling.  I colored the Basic Rhinestones using a Red Sharpie Marker.  

stamp set:  'Sealed with Love'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Real Red, Whisper White
designer paper:  Sending Love Stack (6x6)
ink:  Real Red
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Love Notes Framelits Die, Layering Circle Framelits, Sending Love Ribbon Combo Pack, Basic Rhinestones (colored with Red Sharpie Marker),  Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with boys!  Masen was here late last night.  We read lots of books & played lots of farm stuff- keeping him occupied.  When he left last night I did a few things & hit the hay.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & then head to a meeting.  I'm off to go pick up the boys.  I'll take the twins to pre-school & run some errands in town, before the little 2 boys & I head back out to our house for the day!

Tonight is my farmer night after the boys go home!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Hey Chick'!

Check this out!  Here is a cute card using the cool Sale-a-bration set- 'Hey Chick'!  My demonstrator friend Christy gave this card to me.  It is just super cute!!

I have this 'Hey Chick' stamp set but I haven't had time to get to use it yet!!  Be watching next week for some cards I'll be posting using it!  My grandparent had chickens when I was growing up....and I love farm fresh brown eggs.  So this set is one I can relate too.  I just love the fun words & cuteness of this whole stamp set!

This card also uses the Stitched Framelits (circle) too!  These Stitched Framelits are now available to purchase too!  Woo Hoo!!!  They were sold out, but are now back in stock.  So if you've been waiting to order them- you can now get them!

Stitched Framelits- #145372= $30.00
This set includes (12 total different framelits)= 4 different sizes of circles, ovals & squares!

stamp set: 'Hey Chick'- SAB choice- you can get it for FREE with a $50 order!
card stock:  Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight
ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Watercolor Pencils, Blender Pens, Bermuda Bay ribbon, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Circle Framelits, New Platform, Festive Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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I enjoyed having Brayden was here for the afternoon with me yesterday!  Nathan & Sarah took Masen to the dr again, as he still has his strep throat.  He got a different medicine, so hope he feels better soon.  He was here for a little bit too yesterday afternoon.  When they went home I headed outside to help Deke on the farm with the pigs for the evening. When I got in last night, I worked on placing orders from my stampin' parties I had this past weekend & connecting with my hostesses!  

This morning I'm off to pickup my boys & am looking forward to spending my day with them!  They will all be here, except for Brayden.  Tonight Masen will be hanging out with G'ma late, as Nathan has a ball game to referee, Sarah has a meeting & Deke has a meeting too.  

I hope you have TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE 

It's a fun 'z fold' card using the set 'Beautiful You'!

This is another one of the cards that everyone joining me this past week at my monthly classes got to make!  It is a fun 'z fold' card!

 

What a fun stamp set this is!!  It is very whimsical & stinkin' cute!

 I really like the way this card turned out! 

 I love this pretty new designer paper too, called Succulent Garden'!

 Lady card-

'Beautiful You'- #143004 (w)= #39.00 or #141637 (c)= $28.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 24
card stock:  

*Sweet Sugarplum (24) IC- #141418= $8.00- pg. 169- 4 1/4 x 11; 11 x 1 1/2- score both of these at 2 3/4 & 5 1/2" ; 3 1/4 x 3 1/4; 2" strip

*Basic Black (24) N- #121045= $8.00- pg. 170- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 ; 2" strip
*Whisper White (40) N- #100730= $9.00- pg. 170- 3 x 3; 4 x 5 1/4
designer paper:  Succulent Garden= $11.00- Occasions Catalog p.g 21- 4 x 2 1/2
ink:  Archival Basic Black- #140931= $7.00 pg, 180
marker:  Sweet Sugarplum (2016-2018 IC set of 5)- #141393= $15.00 pg. 169
other: 

*1 1/4" Circle Punch- #119861= $16.00- pg. 187

*1 1/2" Circle Punch= #138299= $16.00- pg. 187
*Simply Scored Tool- #122334= $30.00- pg. 185
*White Perfect Accents- #138416= $5.00- pg. 177  (colored with a black Sharpie marker)

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I left early yesterday morning & headed off to Hiawatha!  It was a great day of stamping with everyone that joined me!!  Thankfully the weather didn't end up getting bad until later in the evening!  It started sprinkling/raining on me when I was about 20 miles from home.  Luckily it was later when it froze & turned to ice.  

Our school was delayed for 2 hours this morning & they ended up cancelling it.  We have ice!   Luckily it is only on the sidewalks & roads...the power lines are fine!  It is still raining out now.  I don't know if I'll end up having Brayden & Masen yet or not today!  The other boys will stay home with their mom.  

Deke was off early this morning to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  He had a hard time deciding which way to get to town, as the gravel roads are super slick where they don't have much rock on them too!  Thankfully he made it there, it just took him quite a big longer.  He'll be gone all day today, as they are having department budget reviews all afternoon today, after their morning meeting.  

So I'll be spending my day catching up on things around here.  I have orders, emails, boxes of stamp stuff to put away, etc.  I also have lots of stamping to do for my upcoming workshop I have this coming weekend.  AND I have lots of creating of projects to do & cut for my upcoming Iowa Inkers Team meeting too!  So I'm hoping I get alot done. 

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

Another birthday card with 'Cool Treats'!

This is a simple Sunday card.....
 
I had fun playing with this stamp set, washi tape, designer paper, ribbon & In color Doily!  This is another card I made using these same products.  I was trying to figure out which layout I liked the best, as I was designing a card for my SU! Leaders Group swap!

it is clean & simple, but it is so cute too!  I love how all of these products coordinate with each other! 

stamp set:  'Cool Treats'
card stock:  Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White
designer paper:  Tasty Treats (12x12) Specialty DSP
ink:  Crumb Cake
other:  Watermelon Wonder Stripped Ribbon, In Color Doily,  Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Tasty Treats Washi Tape

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Yesterday was a busy day!  Wow- I so enjoyed stamping with a house full of friends yesterday morning.  We all had a great time together!
 

Then yesterday afternoon, Susie's Hair Hut was open for business & I finally got Nathan's hair cut.  Then I changed hats again & was a farmer for the rest of the afternoon helping Deke outside with sorting & moving pigs.

 

Last night I cleaned up from classes & repacked everything!  I'm off to load my car & leave soon.  This morning I'm headed out to to stamp with everyone in my Hiawatha group today!  I have 2 classes- one this morning & one this afternoon.  Ruth & Nancy are my hostesses today!  We have several joining us!  I'm excited to share all of my cute cards with them & I can't wait to see everyone.

 

We are suppose to have a winter storm tonight with freezing rain......so I'm starting my classes today, 1 hour earlier than normal- so I can hopefully be on the road & back home before the ice gets here.

 

Gotta run......

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Watercoloring plus 'Dragonfly Dreams'!!

Check out this watercolor wash technique done with our new Watercolor Pencils & an aqua painter.

This technique was one that Shelli Gardner demonstrated for us when I attended the Stampin' Up! On Stage event in Madison, Wisconsin in November!  Isn't it pretty!

Check out the ribbon!  It is one of the Sale-a-bration items that you can get for FREE with a $50 order!  Isn't this an elegant card!

I want to give a big shout out to my awesome helper- my husband Deke!!  This week has been crazy with sick kids, pigs, etc.  And while watching the Iowa Hawkeye's win the basketball on Thursday night he cut all of these dragonflies for me!!  Plus he did quite a bit of the other Big Shot things for me too.   Those of you that attend my classes here me tell you how much I appreciate him.  But I don't think those of you that just read my blog know this.  I help him on the farm & he helps me cutting things with the Big Shot!  And I am so thankful he helps me!   

So what do you think?  Does this card make you think of spring?  I love the glimmer & shine of it!  The ribbon & the silver sequins just make it pop!  

Dragonfly card-
'Dragonfly Dreams'- #142924 (photopolmyer only)= $21.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 26
card stock:
Smoky Slate (24) N- #131202= $8.00- pg. 170-5 x 3 3/4; 2 3/4 x 1/2
Melon Mambo (24) B- #115320= $8.00- pg. 171-4 x 5 1/4; 4 1/4 x 3
Whisper White (40) N- #100730= $9.00- pg. 170-4 x 5 1/4
THICK White (24)- #140272= $7.00- pg. 175-5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Shimmery White (10)- #101910= $8.00- pg. 175- 4 x 2 3/4
Silver Foil- #132178= $4.00- pg. 175    3x3"
ink:  Archival Basic Gray- #140932= $7.00- pg. 180
Watercolor Pencils- #141709= #16.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 24
other:  Magnetic Platform- #130658= $40.00- pg. 190
Big Shot- #143263= $110- pg. 190
Detailed Dragonfly Framelits- #142749= #31.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 26
Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack- SAB FREE with a $50 order- pg. 11- 4 1/2" & 3"
Silver Sequins- #138399= $5.00 pg. 178
Fine Tip Glue- #138309= $7.00- pg. 182
Aqua Painters (set of 2)= #103954= $17.00- pg. 180
Dimensionsals
Glue Dot

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Last night was a fun night of stamping with everything that joined me!  

I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock after everyone left.  

This morning I"m up early & setting up more tables & chair, moving furniture, baking cookie bars & finishing up a few more things before everyone joins me to stamp this morning too!

This afternoon Susie's Hair Hut is open for business, as Nathan needs a hair cut sooo bad.  Then I'm a farmer the rest of the afternoon helping Deke sort & move pigs!

Tonight I'll be cleaning up from the past 2 classes here.  And getting everything packed up & ready to head out early in the morning tomorrow- as I have 2 stamp class again tomorrow too!

Gotta run....

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A cute birthday card!

Here is a cute birthday card!!!  This designer paper is so fun!!  It looks just yummy!  This In Color Doily & coordinating stripped ribbon is yummy too though isn't it!

stamp set:  'Cool Treats'
card stock:  Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White
designer paper:  Tasty Treats (12x12) Specialty DSP
ink:  Crumb Cake
other:  Watermelon Wonder Stripped Ribbon, In Color Doily,  Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Banner Triple Punch

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Boys & stamping.......yep- yesterday & again today!

I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock last night after the boys went home.  I'm getting things cut for my upcoming stamp classes that I have this weekend.

Tonight I have several joining me at our home to stamp!!  I'm looking forward to seeing them & can't wait for them to see all of the cute cards that they get to make!

Gotta run......

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Inside the Lines DSP!

Isn't this a pretty card!!  I love the way it turned out!  

This is another one of the cards that everyone joining me this week for my monthly card classes will be making! 

The bumblebee is from the 'Dragonfly Dreams' stamp set!

And check out the cool new Hexagon Dynamics Embossing folder!

I spotlighted the center of the flower here, coloring it with the Delightful Dijon marker.  The flowers are actually black & white designer paper from the Inside the Lines 12x12 package that is one of this years Sale-a-bration choices.  You can earn this cool DSP for free with a $50 order!

Bumble Bee card-
'Dragonfly Dreams'- #142924 (photopolmyer only)= $21.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 26
'Love Sparkles'- #143114 (w)= $29.00 or #143183 (c)= $21.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 53
card stock: 
Basic Black (24) N- #121045= $8.00- pg. 170- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; 2 3/4" strip; 3 1/4 x 3 1/4
Whisper White (40) N- #100730= $9.00- pg. 170- 2 3/4" strip; 5 x 3 3/4
Delightful Dijon (24) IC- #138338= $8.00- pg. 169- 5 1/4 x 2; 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 ; 5 x 1
designer paper: Inside The Lines (12x12) SAB- FREE with a $50 order- pg. 11-3x3
ink:  Archival Basic Black- #140931= $7.00 pg, 180
marker:  Delightful Dijon (2015-2017 IC set of 5)- #138333= 415.00- pg. 169
other:  Hexagon Dynamic Embossing Folder- #143231= $9.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 47
New Platform- #142802= $26.00- pg. 190
Big Shot- #143263= $110- pg. 190
Delightful Dijon ribbon- #141430= $8.00- pg. 178- 4"
Basic Rhinestones- #141246= $5.00- pg. 177
Banner Triple Punch- #138292= $23.00- pg. 186
2' Circle Punch- #133782= $18.00- pg. 187
1 3/4" Circle Punch- #119850= $18.00- pg. 186
Clear Wink of Stella- #141897= $8.00- pg. 181
Dimensionals
Glue Dots

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I'm off to pick up the boys.  Trey & Drake are still sick.  Hoping Masen is feeling better & praying Brody stays healthy!!  What a week!

I burnt the midnight oil last night cutting card stock after we got in from working late on the farm.  I'll be burning the midnight oil again tonight cutting card stock again!

I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Sale-a-bration 'Avant Garden' with 'Delicate Details'!

Wow......I LOVE the way this card turned out!  It is just very stunning in person!  This is totally a "Susie card".  And if you know me- you know whenever I use this Wisteria Wonder color & green together, it reminds me of my dear grandma!!! 

I shadow stamped this flower.....which means I inked it up, stamped it onto the Whisper White card stock, barely lifted it & moved it slightly & stamped it again!  I then stamped the flower stamen in the flower center using the Black Memento pad. And the stem of the flower is stamped in Wild Wasabi.

This is also a fun fold card!  Check it out when it is opened up!  CUTE huh!  

I did some cards last fall with a fold similar to this one, but they were going the other direction.  (horizontal, not vertical)

You can check out my other cards by clicking-

• Here to see my Foxy Friends kitty card!
• Here to see my Holly Berry Bow punch Christmas card! 

Woo Hoo!  This card is one that everyone joining me to stamp this week for my monthly card classes will be making!  I hope they like it as well as I do!!

You can't tell by the photo, but I used the Stitched Oval Framelits to cut out the Basic Black oval.

And check out the cool 'Delicate Details' lace stamp that I added to this card too.  I stamped it using the Whisper White Craft pad, onto Basic Black card stock.  It is very subtle, but just added that little touch of elegance too! 

Stemmed Flower-
'Avant Garden'- #143272- (photopolmer only) SAB- FREE with a $50 order- pg. 5
'Delicate Details- #143314 (photopolmer only) SAB- FREE with a $50 order- pg. 9
card stock: Wisteria Wonder (24) S- #122922= $8.00- pg.171- 4 x 2 1/4
Whisper White (40) N- #100730= $9.00- pg. 170-  
4 x 2 1/2; 4 x 2 1/2; 3 3/4 x 2; 1 1/2 " strip
Basic Black (24) N- #121045= $8.00- pg. 170-
4 1/4 x 5 1/2; 2 3/4x 8 1/2- fold in half; 4 1/4 x 1; 4 1/4 x 2 1/2; 1 1/2" strip
designer paper:  Subtles 12x12 stack- #138437= $22.00- pg. 171- 4 x 2 1/2
ink:  Wisteria Wonder (S)- #122922= $6.50- pg. 171
Wild Wasabi (S)- #108641= $6.50- pg. 171
Black Memento- #132708= $6.00- pg. 180
Craft Whisper White- #101731= $8.00- pg. 180
other:  Magnetic Platform- #130658= $40.00- pg. 190
Big Shot- #143263= $110- pg. 190
Stitched Framelits- #145372 SPECIAL= $30.00-
These are currently out of stock, but will be available next week to order again!
Layering Oval Framelits- #141706= $35.00- pg. 193
White Organza Ribbon- #114319= $6.00- pg. 178- 4"
Glue Dots
Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a busy day with all of the boys.  When they left last night I worked on stamping stuff all night!

Today is going to be a crazy day........This morning Deke is off early to chore.  And I'm off early to go get Brody.  I'll bring him back to our home, get his breakfast ready & leave him here with Deke to take him to school.  Deke will then go to the courthouse for awhile & then he'll be heading to Mt. Pleasant for a meeting that he has there today.  I'm going to go with Manda to take Drake to Bloomfield to see his doctor & he has an early appointment.  He is still sick and we've just got to get him better.  He is super bummed that he is gonna miss pre-school again. 

Tonight is my farmer night helping Deke with the hogs!  Thankfully it isn't going to be super cold out for a change!  We'll see what time I get in.  I need to cut card stock- so I hope I get to work on that too tonight.  Plus I still have our Christmas tree up & it needs to come down......so I have room to set up tables & chairs for stamp classes that will be here this weekend. 

Gotta run.....I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Cool Treats'

Here is a fun card I made using the new set- 'Cool Treat'!  

I love the 1/2 of the In Color doily that I used here along the bottom edge & then I accented it with the stripped ribbon. 

I was playing with this layout.  I like the way it turned out.  This might end up being a card I do for one of my upcoming classes.  

stamp set:  'Cool Treats'
card stock:  Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White
designer paper:  Tasty Treats (12x12) Specialty DSP
ink:  Crumb Cake
other:  Watermelon Wonder Stripped Ribbon, In Color Doily, Tasty Treats Washi Tape, Dimensionals, Glue Dot

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Yesterday was a long day!!  I was beat last night when the boys went home.  Brayden & Masen were here late, as Nathan referred a game & Sarah had a late meeting.  We had fun though playing games & doing things together.  I worked on stamping stuff  after they left for awhile. 

This morning I'm off early to go pick up Brayden & then head to the Seeley's.  I'll get him his breakfast & then take him to school.  Then I'll head home & spend my day with the 4 other boys here.  

Tonight when the boys go home I have tons of stamping stuff to get done.

I hope you have TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Hot air balloon!

WOW!  This is one of the cards I created for my monthly classes that I have this week.  I had so much fun playing with this new stamp set.  And I love these 2 colors when combined together!!  

This card is clean & simple, yet I love it! What do you think? 

Here are the supplies I used to create this card.  Plus I added the measurements too!  
When you buy this stamp set & Thinlits together in a Bundle you SAVE!

Hot Air Balloon card-
'Lift Me Up'- #142893 (w)= $29.00 or #142896 (c)= $21.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 10
card stock:  Mint Macaroon (24) IC= $8.00- pg. 169      5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Night of Navy (24) R- #100867= $8.00- pg. 170            5 1/2 x 2; 3 1/4 x 1 1/2
Whisper White (40) N- #100730= $9.00- pg. 170           3 x 1 1/4; 4 x 5 1/4; 2 3/4" strip
designer paper: SAB  FREE w $50 order- #143608- Carried Away- pg. 7     5 3/4 x 1 1/2
ink:  Night of Navy R- #126970= $6.50
marker:  Mint Macaroon (2015-2017 IC set of 5)- #138333= $15.00- pg. 169
other:  Magnetic Platform- #130658= $40.00- pg. 190
Big Shot- #143263= $110- pg. 190
Up & Away Thinlits- #142748= $30.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 10
Gold Wink of Stella- #141898= $8.00- pg. 181
Banner Triple Punch- #138292= $23.00- pg. 186
Mint Macaroon Striped ribbon- #141431= $8.00- pg. 178        4"

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Jeannie was a great hostess yesterday!  We all had a great day of stamping together!!  What a way to kick off the New Year with new stamp sets & accessories from the Occasions & Sale-a-bration Catalogs!

Last night I was beat when I got home.  I unloaded the car, made soup & sandwiches for supper, replied to emails & fell asleep on the couch.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm off to go pick up all of my boys.  I'll feed the 3 bigger ones & take them to school.  Then the 2 little boys & I will head back out to our home for the day.  Brayden & Masen will be here late tonight, as Nathan is referring a ball game & Sarah has a late meeting.  I'm looking forward to catching up with Brayden as I haven't seen him since last Sunday, other then for the 45 mins this morning that we were eating breakfast & getting ready for school.

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

More hearts!!

Here is another cute heart card.  I used the 'Happy Valentine's Day' words on it from the 'Sealed with Love' stamp set.

If you look closely at the Red Circle layer- I used the new Stitched Framelit for that.

The hearts were all cut out with the Love Note Framelits Dies.

And this new Sending Love Designer Paper (6x6) Stack is very cool! I love all of the different patterns in it.  The whole stack is red & white....with awesome prints in it! 

stamp set:  'Sealed with Love'
card stock:  Real Red, Whisper White
designer paper:  Sending Love DSP Stack (6x6)
ink:  Real Red
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Framelits, Love Notes Framelits Dies, Thick White Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday I was a creating & cutting fool!!  Oh gosh though.....I have some super cute cards created & I can't wait for everyone joining me to stamp this week- to see them!

This morning I'm off to my monthly class in N. Liberty.  Jeannie is our hostess this month.  I am looking forward to seeing everyone joining us & spending our time stamping together!

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Another Ballon card!

I love these colors together!  This designer paper is really pretty!!  The first time I looked at it in the Occasions Catalog, I can honestly say that it wasn't one of the things that I had to have.  Then I saw it in person & I just knew I had to have it!  The color combinations in the whole package, along with the prints, are awesome!  

I made a card similar to this card using the same designer paper, just different colors & patterns in it.  You can see that card HERE!

This card is one that everyone stamping with me at my monthly classes this month will be getting to make.  
 
stamp set:  'Super Duper'
card stock:  Emerald Envy, Pacific Point, Whisper White, Crushed Curry
designer paper:  Party Animal DSP
ink:  Pacific Point
other:  Decorative Label Punch, Basic Rhinestones (colored with a Green Sharpie Marker), Balloon Punch, Emerald Envy 1/8" Taffetta Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day running errands.  Trey & I didn't get home until 1:00, so had to eat a late lunch.  When he was gone last night, I burnt the midnight oil working on figuring out the rest of my card projects for this months stamp classes!

Today I don't plan to leave the house other than feed my outside animals & go to the mail box.  I will be a stamping fool!!  And I'm praying I have good mojo & that my ideas just click like I want them to.  

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A Sale-a-bration "Thank You"!

WOW!  Clean & simple describes this card......but oh how cute it is!!  

Check out the cool stamp set & the awesome designer paper!  Both of these are Sale-a-bration item choices that you can get for FREE with each $50.00 you spend!

stamp set:  'So Very Much' (SAB)
card stock:  Smoky Slate, Night of Navy, Whisper White
designer paper:  Carried Away Designer Paper (SAB)
ink:  Night of Navy
other:  Regal Enamel Dots (night of Navy), dimensionals, Classic Label Punch

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I didn't do much yesterday.  I felt better, but still not the best.  That darn flu is totally wicked!!  I didn't have any boys.  We are all just passing it around, as Sarah has it now.  

I did get Christmas thank you cards made last night & ready to go out though.  

Dick had a pretty good day yesterday.  Maybe things are on the uphill side for him.  

This morning I'm off to pick up the boys.  The twins have school & Trey will spend his day with Grandma.  We'll run LOTS of errands this morning & then head home for the rest of the day.  

Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping!!  I hope I have good mojo!  There are sooo many new products in the Occasions & Sale-a-bration catalogs that I'm having a hard time trying to narrow it down to which ones I'm using for my monthly classes.

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

SUSIE

Some Hearts- using the new 'Sealed with Love' stamp set & coordinating Love Notes Framelit Dies!

Here is a clean & simple card with hearts!  I chose to use 'Happy Valentines Day' wording on it, but this card could be a wedding, anniversary, birthday or get well card too!

stamp set:  'Sealed with Love'
card stock:  Real Red, Whisper White
designer paper:  Sending Love DSP Stack (6x6)
ink:  Real Red
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Framelits, Love Notes Framelits Dies, Thick White Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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OH yesterday was a rotten day!!  Nathan & I both got the flu from Drake, Steve & Masen.  Thankfully I only had Masen & Trey here for the day...and they were both gone by 4:30.  I can't remember having the stomach flu that bad for years.  It was terribly wicked!  I am praying now that the other boys don't end up getting it, plus Deke & Manda- don't end up getting it.

Last night Deke ended up having to sell hogs & move them by himself, since I was sick.  I felt terrible about that too, but there was no way I could go out & help him.  

Dick had an ok day yesterday....he had a couple more bad spells.  Not sure whether it is his brain bleeding or a stroke.  My heart breaks for him, my mom & all of our family.  It is just so sad to see him in so much pain.  I honestly don't think he'll ever get to leave the hospital.  They haven't even started to do anything with is dislocated shoulder- that is also broken in 2 spots, since he can't make it through a surgery.  Please keep Dick in your prayers!

I did nothing last night!  I was just too sick.  I feel better today......but not good.  My stomach is very sore, I ache everywhere & have a terrible headache.  I'm not sure what today will bring....we'll play it by ear.  

I hope you have an awesome Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

WOO HOO!!!!!! It is my favorite celebration of the year! Check out these new catalogs that you can order from starting today!

 

Today starts the release of the New Sale-a-bration Catalog!

With every $50 you spend between January 4th- March 31st, 2017-

you get to choose one item from this catalog for FREE!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE Sale-a-bration Catalog! 

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Today also starts the release of the New Occasions Catalog!

The items in this catalog are from January 4th- May 31st, 2017.

This catalog is full of LOTS of new Stampin' Up! products!

CLICK HERE TO look at the products in the NEW Occasions Catalog!

You can order from my on line store HERE! 

Or contact me HERE to place an order for you or answer any questions you might have!

Happy Stamping!!!!!

Hugs-
SUSIE

Check this new stuff out!

Check out this fun birthday card using lots of new products from the New Occasions Catalog!!!  

This stamp set is called 'Super Duper'!  Isn't that a fun & fitting name!

I made this card for a monthly swap that I'm in with some other demonstrators.  I hope everyone that gets this card from me likes it!

Look at the images on the pretty new designer paper!!  They all coordinate perfectly!  It is called Party Animal (12x12) DSP.

This is a bright & cheery card!  I thought that the little star burst stamp worked perfectly to stamp & then punch out using the Balloon Punch.  

And the new Emerald Envy 1/8" Taffetta Ribbon is cool too! 

stamp set:  'Super Duper'
card stock:  Emerald Envy, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Crushed Curry
designer paper:  Party Animal DSP
ink:  Emerald Envy, Tangerine Tango
other:  Decorative Label Punch, Crushed Curry Enamel Dots, Balloon Punch, Emerald Envy 1/8" Taffetta Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the boys.  They are thankfully all feeling better!!  When they went home last night I worked on Stampin' stuff.  

Thank you to so many of you for the emails, texts & messages- sending your thoughts & prayers for my step-dad Dick & our family.  Several of you have asked for updates & it is easiest to just post it here than contact everyone.  I will try to not write a whole book for you about it.......

Yesterday Dick had some good moments & some bad ones.  They think that he is having strokes & have done several more CT's.  All 3 of my step-sisters, my mom & my sister Julie were at the hospital all day with him.  My step-sister (Brenda) called us last night about 6:30 & said that he was was doing worse.....so I got some things finished up & as soon as Deke was in from choring, we were heading out for Iowa City to see him & be there with everyone at the hospital.   Brenda called again, just as we were driving out our driveway & said he was doing a little better, so we decided to stay home.  My mom & sister Julie went back up & my step- sisters Brenda, Pam & Debbie were all still already there.   Our oldest step-sister (Rhonda) lives in Texas & she will hopefully be home today.  Thankfully all of the rest of us live between Oskaloosa & Iowa City- so we are pretty close.   I hope that Dick had a peaceful night & is doing better much better today.  I know that he is in alot of pain.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for the morning.  I'm off early to go pick up the boys.  I'll take the twins to school & head back out to our house for the day with Trey & Masen.  

Tonight when the boys are all gone home, I'm a farmer- helping Deke with the pigs.  We sell hogs & then need to get some moved afterwards too.  It is gonna be a cold night!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

It ENDS TODAY!!

Our Year-End Closeouts sale ends today!

This is your last chance to get HOLIDAY CATALOG retiring items—and to get discounted clearance rack and high-inventory annual catalog products.

Be sure to visit my ON LINE STORE to take advantage of these fantastic deals OR you can contact me- dswood@cloudburst9.net to place your order for you or if you have any questions!!!

Happy Stamping!!

Another Occasions Catalog sneak peek!

Here is a great guy card!  Check out this AMAZING new embossing folder!!!  It is called the Hexagons Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  I LOVE IT!!!  I used it here with our Silver Foil 12x12 Sheets.  It is just stunning!!!

This card contains lots of cool new products from the upcoming Occasions Catalog that starts tomorrow- January 4th, 2017!  I know my wish list is huge from all of the things I want out of this new catalog!

Check out the cute little Urban Underground Embellishment (screw) too!!!  

And there are coordinating Build It Framelits Dies too that go with this stamp set!

stamp set:  'Nailed It'
card stock:  Basic Gray, Smokey Slate, Whisper White, Silver Foil Sheets
ink:  Basic Gray
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Build It Framelits Die, New Platform, Hexagon Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Banner Triple Punch, Urban Underground Embellishments, Dimensionals

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When it rains it pours.......wow how those words are so true around our house right now.  What a bad start we've had for 2017!

Our weather has been wet, (rainy) & super foggy......  The temps have been right around 32-36*.  Today is suppose to be falling temps all day!  YIKES!

Yesterday morning my step dad was in a really bad automobile accident.  He rolled his pick-up.  He was rushed to the local hospital & then transferred to the University Hospital in Iowa City.  He has a broken shoulder, LOTS of bruises & 2 brain bleeds.  They did multiple CT scans & he was finally moved from the ER to an intensive care room late yesterday afternoon.  The last CT showed that the brain bleeds were stable.  So we are praying for his healing.   We are not sure what is actually going to be in store for him.  The dr said he was not strong enough for any surgeries.  I am glad we were able to get to the hospital to see him. 

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Yesterday morning Drake & Masen both woke up with the flu & sick to their stomaches, Steve had a fever & Sarah had a fever & went to the urgent care- as she had strep throat & ear infection.  

Our whole day yesterday was crazy!!!  I spent my morning getting things ready for lunch & we enjoyed a last meal with the Wood Family from New Jersey at Deke's parents.  We took them to the airport.  On our way home we went to the hospital to see Dick.  When we got home from there Deke chored & I went into the Seeley's to help Manda do touch-up painting in their new toy room, as they are getting carpet laid in it today.  It was a long day & I was literally beat last night.

This morning Deke is off to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm off to go to the Seeley's & I might end up spending my day with them there.  We are playing it by ear to see how the boys all feel.  Hoping they are all better & we don't have to go to the dr.  And I'm praying that no one else gets sick. 

Tonight I have piles of things from the past 5 days to catch up on!!!  I hope I get alot done!

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

'So Very Much'- It's a Sale-a-bration Sneak Peek!

Sale-a-bration is just around the corner!!  Woo Hoo!  I can't wait!!  This is my my favorite celebration that Stampin' Up! does each year!!   I just love it when I can earn free Stampin' Up! products!!  Don't you?

This stamp set  called- 'So Very Much' is one of the many Sale-a-bration choices you can get for free with every $50 you spend between January 4 & March 31st! 

And check out the cool designer paper I used on this card too.  It is also another one of the Sale-a-bration choices that you can get for free with every $50 order.  It is called- Carried Away.

This is a clean & simple card!!  But I love the way it turned out.  The colors are bright & cheery aren't they!  So what do you think?  Do you like these colors together?

stamp set:  'So Very Much' (SAB)
card stock:  Peekaboo Peach, Whisper White, Smoky Slate
designer paper:  Carried Away (SAB) 12x12
ink:  Smoky Slate
other:  Classic Label Punch, Deminsionals, Glue Dots

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We had a great day with the Wood Family yesterday!!  Almost everyone was there except for Stephanie, Chris, Katie & Henry-which we greatly missed.  It was late when we got home again last night.

This morning I'll get getting a few things done around the house & then head back up to Deke's parents.  I'm making breaded tenderloins for our New Jersey family to have before we head out to take them back to the airport, as they'll be going back to their home.  It has been great to spend a few days with them & see them.  We're so thankful they came to visit us.  And it has been a blessing too that the weather has been good for safer traveling too!

When we get back from the airport this afternoon we are going to go to the Seeley's & help them paint, move furniture & work on things in their home.

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

Happy New Year!

Yep- It is time to "Celebrate"!!!

I am hoping everyone has a wonderful 2017 in store for them!!  

I look forward to sharing my love of stamping with you in the coming days & weeks here on my blog!  And I'm excited about seeing many of you to stamp with me in person too!

Check out this cute card!!!  It is another sneak peek of the upcoming Occasions Catalog!!

I used a new stamp set & some new designer paper too!  

I love this clean & simple layout!!  And of course I love the red bling I added to it too.  I just used a Red Sharpie marker & colored on some of our basic rhinestones to make them red!

stamp set:
card stock:
designer paper:
ink:
other:

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We enjoyed our evening at Deke's parents with some of our family last night.  Our supper of wilted lettuce & dumplings was yummy!!  And the company was great!!!!  

Last night some of them had fun playing card games for awhile.  And my sister-in-law Sheryl & I spent our night visiting & stamping together!!!  We brought in the New Year of 2017 together!  

Today we'll be with Deke's family again.  Almost everyone will be here, as we have our Wood Family Christmas!!  I can't wait to see everyone!

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