'Winter Woods' Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek!

Sparkly trees with snow on them!  Yes, they are pretty!  I definitely am not ready for winter though!  Although I do love this card!

This is a fun fold easel card that I created for my Iowa Inkers team meeting that I hostessed earlier this month!  

How did I do that?  
To add the sparkle I-

• used my Multipurpose Glue
• made some little dots- randomly all over the trees
• scooped lots of Dazzling Diamonds Glitter all over it
• tapped off excess Glitter
• AND then let dry for approximately 1/2 hour.

Are you wondering why the Dazzling Diamonds Glitter looks green?  It is because I stamped the trees using my Classic Shaded Spruce ink pad.  The Classic ink pads are not permanent, thus they will run when they get wet.  Since the glue made the ink wet & then the Glitter was added over it- it made that added extra "WOW" to it.

 Here is what it look like when it is opened up!  It is a fun card for sure!

stamp set:  'Winter Woods'
cardstock:  Thick Whisper White, Shaded Spruce, Whisper White
designer paper: Under the Mistletoe
ink:  Shaded Spruce
other:  Linen Thread, Multipurpose Glue, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Everyday Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was an early & busy day with the kids.  I put up my birthday banner & streamers & we all sang Happy Birthday to Brody & Drake as they walked in the door early yesterday morning.  We all had breakfast together & then headed to town to take the 3 big boys to school.  Then when they got off of the bus I had the twins Wood Cake (Crispix in an angel food cake pan with M&M sprinkled on top) for all of us to enjoy!  They then had their first FB game.....Drake got a touch down.  They both played good.  After their game we picked up a couple of Casey's pizza & ate together in our city park.  The kids had fun playing!  I know I did lots of under dogs, pushing them on the swings.  It was late when we got home.  I answered emails, placed a couple of orders & called it a night.

 Brody & Drake FB team & their coaches- Adam & their dad Steve. 

 

Brody & Drake with their dog Addy.

 

 Masen & Brody eating pizza at the park!

Brayden, Trey & Drake eating their pizza at the park!

This morning I'm up early to walk & head to town to Manda's.  I'll take the boys to school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight when they go home I have LOTS of stamping that needs to get done.  So hope I find a burst of energy to get alot accomplished.

I hope you have a GREAT Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Country Home' Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek!

 I love this stamp set called 'Country Home'.  My grandparents milked cows.  I remember cream cans like this that were everywhere on their farm.  Oh how I wish I had one of them now as a keep sake!

This is just an amazing bundle called the Country Lane Suite!  It is so on trend with all of the Farm House style decor that is so very popular right now. 

Most of the products that I used here are in the NEW Holiday Catalog & will be available to purchase on September 5th, 2018!  There is alot more here for you to add to your wish list!

stamp set:  'Country Home'
card stock:  Mint Macaron, Whisper White
designer paper:  Country Lane DSP

ink:  Black Memento, Soft Suede
Stampin' Blends:  Light Crumb Cake, Light & Dark Blackberry Bliss, Light Smoky Slate, Bronze, Light Mint Macaron, Light Cajun Craze, Dark Daffodil Delight, Bronze, Color Lifter
other:  Chicken Wire Embellishments, Tin Tile Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Standard Platform, Everyday Label Punch (for the notched look on the corners), Linen Thread, Classic Label Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Piercing Mat, Sponge Dauber

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  The 3 big kids got our of school early again- so they were here too.  Last night we went to visit Deke's mom in the hospital & then had a Farm Bureau supper to attend.  It was later when we got home & I had toys to pick up, emails to answer, orders to place, etc.......

Deke is up early this morning to chore & head to the courthouse.  I'm up early to walk & get ready for all 6 kids.  They will all be here at our home at 7 this morning, as Nathan & Manda both have early meetings & Sarah is out of town for her job.  I'll get them all fed, we'll run the 3 big boys back to town, to school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones here.  Tonight the twins have their first football game.  We'll go to it & then have supper together to celebrate Brody & Drake's 7th birthday that is TODAY!  I just can't believe it!  Where does time go?  I can't believe that they are 7 already.  

Gotta run.......

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Christmas Sneak Peek!

Are you ready to start thinking about your Christmas card for this year?  Well- here is a traditional Christmas card using some NEW Holiday Catalog products!!!  This is a card that I made this weekend for a swap that I was in with some other demonstrator friends. 

Mark you calendar, as the Holiday Catalog starts on September 5th!  So you can start making your wish list now!

So are you wondering what color of red I used here.  Well- it is Poppy Parade!  Yup.....it looks great here with the Garden Green combo doesn't it!

One of my favorite things is this NEW background stamp called- 'Buffalo Check'.   You can find it on pg. 38.  

This modern tree stamp comes from the 'Timeless Tidings' stamp set on pg. 33.  This stamp set coordinates with the awesome Timeless Tidings Project kit too!

I added a little Silver star to the top of the tree that is from the Twinkle Adhesive Backed Sequins, plus I added some Red Rhinestones on it too from some added bling!

Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card.
stamp sets:  'Buffalo Check' & 'Timeless Tidings'-both are available 9/5/18
card stock:  

• Poppy Parade- 4 1/4 x 11; 5 x 1 1/4"; 2 3/4" strip
• Garden Green- 5 x 3 3/4; 2 3/4" strip
• Whisper White- 5 x 3/4"; 2 1/2" strip

ink:  Garden Green
other:  Red Rhinestones, Twinkle Adhesive Backed Star Sequin, 1 1/3" Circle Punch, Starburst Punch, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles Framelits, Poppy Parade 1/2" Textured Weave Ribbon- available 9/5/18, dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  Last night when everyone went home we canned tomatoes.  

This morning I'm up early to walk & then head to the Seeley's.  I'll take the twins to school & then spend my day with the Trey, Masen & Ainslee.  The 3 big boys get out of school early again today, so they will all ride the bus here. 

Tonight when the kids have gone home, Deke & I will be attending our local Farm Bureau annual supper.  

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

More Holiday Catalog Sneak Peeks!

Yesterday I spent the whole day/night stamping!!  I burnt the midnight oil making swaps that I needed to get into the mail today.  I made over 90 full/completed cards yesterday.  This is one of them!  I love the way it turned out......and yep, it is fall themed!

I used these new products here:

• The 'Wishing You Well' stamp set on pg. 35 in the Holiday Catalog.  (for the wheat)
• The 'Flourish Filigree' stamp set on pg. 41 in the Holiday Catalog. (for the words)
• The Country Lane DSP on pg. 43 in the Holiday Catalog.  (for the woodgrain strip)

How did I do the little notch in the corner?  I used my Everyday Label punch & snipped each of the 4 corners- just like I'm showing you here in this photo.  

 I decided when I got this card all finished that I wanted to add the Gold Metallic Pearls to each of the 4 corners.  WOW- don't they dress it up & make it so elegant! 

stamp sets:  'Flourish Filigree' & 'Wishing You Well'
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Whisper White
designer paper:  County Lane Designer Paper
ink:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso
other:  Everyday Label Punch, Burlap ribbon (cut in 1/2 & then frayed on the ends), Gold Metallic Pearls, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to walk & then head to town to the Seeley's.  I'll take the twins to school & then spend my day with Trey, Masen & Ainslee.  The 3 big boys will ride the bus out after school.  They get out early again today at 1:30. 

Tonight when the kids have all gone home, Deke & I will be canning more tomatoes.  

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

More 'Blended Seasons' & a sneak peek too!!

I have a bright & cheery Christmas card to share with you today!  I used the 'Blended Seasons'- LIMITED TIME ONLY stamp set!  

I also have a couple of NEW Holiday Catalog Sneak Peeks for you too!  They will both be available on September 5th, 2018 to order!
Check these out-

• Poppy Parade 1/2' Textured Weave Ribbon
• 'Buffalo Check' background stamp

 I colored the holly & berries using the Call Me Clover & Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends!

This stamp set- 'Blended Seasons' is available until August 31st or WHILE SUPPLIES LAST ONLY!  You can check out more details about this awesome stamp set by CLICKING HERE!!!

So what do you think?  Isn't it a fun Christmas card!

stamp sets:  'Blended Seasons'-only available until 8/31 or while supplies last only!
                     'Buffalo Check'- available September 5th
card stock:  Call Me Clover, Poppy Parade, Whisper White
ink:  Call Me Clover
Stampin' Blends:  Call Me Clover & Poppy Parade
other:  Wink of Stella, Poppy Parade 1/2" Textured Weave Ribbon- available September 5th,  Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day......we were on the go most of the day!  I walked, got my hair cut, ran to the mall to get a dress for my nephews wedding, we went to watch Brayden play 2 FB games & then finally home.  I burnt the midnight oil stamping- as I have swaps I have to get created, cut, stamped, assembled & in the mail on Monday morning!

This morning I'm up early to walk & will spend my day stamping again! 

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Blended Seasons'- LIMITED TIME ONLY with a sneak peek!

Today it is simple Saturday!!!
And I've used the 'Blended Seasons' stamp set for the pretty fall card!
I colored the leaves using the Assortment #2- Watercolor Pencils & my Wink of Stella.

NOTE:  This stamp set, coordinating framelits & the Assortment #2 Watercolor Pencils are all available until August 31, 2018- or while supplies last!  Your time is running out for you to purchase these products if you haven't already done so.

If you purchase this 'Blended Seasons' stamp set from me, I will email you a PDF with LOTS of other step by step instructions & photos for you to make lots of other cards using these LIMITED TIME ONLY products!  To learn more about these special items CLICK HERE!

Check out these 2 cool NEW products that will be available on September 5th, 2018- in the Holiday Catalog.

• 5/8" Striped Burlap Trim
• 'Flourish Filigree' stamp set (words)

How did I do the rounded corners?  It is super easy!  I just used the curved part of  my Everyday Label punch like shown in the photo above.  Just snip off all 4 corners using this part of the punch!  Neat huh!

I just love fall!!!  It is my favorite time of the year!  And we've been blessed with some nice cool days the past couple of days here in Iowa.  The corn is starting to turn, some of the leaves are starting to turn.  And in another month the fall colors will be in full swing!

stamp sets:  'Blended Seasons'- WHILE SUPPLIES LAST ONLY or until August 31st!
                     'Flourish Filigree'- available on September 5th, 2018 in the NEW Holiday Catalog.
card stock:  Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
ink:  Black Stazon
other:  Assortment #2 Watercolor Pencils- available September 5th, 2018 in the NEW Holiday Catalog, Wink of Stella, 5/8" Striped Burlap Trim- available September 5th, 2018 in the NEW Holiday Catalog, Everyday Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We ran some errands yesterday morning.  Last night Deke's sister came to visit a bit & ate supper with us.  After she left I worked on stamping stuff.  

This morning I'm up early to walk & headed out to get my hair cut.  Deke's brother Doug is coming up this morning to help Deke work on some things at his parents home.  As their mom was moved to the Sigourney hospital late yesterday afternoon, so it will be nice that she is closer.  I hope she continues to get stronger & improve each day.  This afternoon we'll be going to watch the boys play football. 

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

Happy Birthday to you Nathan!!

Yesterday was Nathan's Birthday!  This is the card that I made for him!

You all know that I love fall!  I thought this turned out cute & fun!  

How did I do it?

• Using a 4 x5 1/4" piece of Sahara Sand card stock I ran it through my Big Shot using my standard platform & Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder.
• I then used sponge daubers & ink pads & rubbed them in various spots, over the embossed planks.  I used- Cajun Craze, Mossy Meadow, Crushed Curry, Blueberry Bushel & Soft Suede.  NOTE:  After I had the first 4 colors rubbed on- I lightly rubbed Soft Suede all over the entire card front. 
• I cut out the words- Happy" from the Happy Birthday Thinlits & adhered it to the front of the card.

stamp sets:  'Rooted in Nature' & 'Tabs for Everything'
card stock:  Mossy Meadow, Sahara Sand
inks:  Cajun Craze, Mossy Meadow, Crushed Curry, Blueberry Bushel, Soft Suede. 
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Nature's Roots Framelits, Happy Birthday Thinlits, Burlap Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Sponge Daubers, Standard Platform, Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  The twins got out of school early at 1:30- so they were here all afternoon too.  Last night the Seeley & the Wood families were here for supper.  Nathan wanted Teets Taco's & I made him some Fudge Filled Oatmeal bars.  We played outside after supper & called it a night when it was almost dark.

This morning I'm up early to walk & head to town.  Trey has an early appointment in IC today to see an ENT about getting his tonsils out.  I'll take the twins to school & then spend my day with Masen & Ainslee.  Trey will be here later this morning & the twins will be here about 1:50 when the get here off of the school bus.  Brayden has an appointment in IC this afternoon with is dr for his diabetes.  So Masen & Ainslee will be here late. 

Tonight when everyone goes home I'll be a stamping fool!

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Winter Woods' Sneak Peek!

OH WOW!!!!!  This card just turned out gorgeous!!!  I love it!!  And it was so easy to do!

I used the 'Winter Woods' stamp set & coordinating In The Woods Framelits that are available for you to order on September 5th when the NEW Holiday Catalog goes live!

Check out the snow along the bottom edge that I cut using the Sparkle Glimmer Paper & the snowline framelit that is part of the In The Woods Framelits!

The stars are the cool Twinkle Adhesive Backed Sequins. 

And this card is a fun easel fold card!   Cool huh!

I used the Festive Farmhouse Designer Paper along the outside edges!

How did I do it???

#1.  I shadow stamped the tree 2 times onto a piece of Whisper White card stock- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4".

 #2.  

• I inked the stamp using Mossy Meadow.
• I stamped off onto my grid paper.
• Using a sponge dauber I added ink directly to the stamp in a few spots to make that area darker.
• I then stamped the tree onto a crap piece of Whisper White card stock.

#3.  I cut out the tree using my Big Shot, Magnetic Platform & In the Woods Framelits!

#4.  This is what it looks like from the back side when it is all cut out!  Check out all of the layers!

#5.  Front the front side I "fluffed" up the branches.

#6.  I added mini dimensionals to the pieces that were cut, so that they would puff out when I mounted this tree.

#7.  I used my Aqua Painter & the Frost White Simmer Paint along the edges of all the cut pine pieces!

#8.  Using my Multipurpose Glue, I added a little along the the edges (over the Frost White Shimmer Paint).

#9.  I then dumped on some Dazzling Diamonds Glitter & tapped off the excess.  

#10.  Using my Big Shot, Magnetic Platform & In The Wood Framelits- I cut the snow line, using my Sparkle Glimmer Paper- 3 3/4 x 1 1/4".

WOW- I love the added sparkle & glitter added to this tree! 

So what do you think?  It is gorgeous huh! 

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We have had a wild past week here!  My mom fell a couple of times last week & got a concussion, hurt her shoulder & cut her knee.  Thankfully she is now doing better.  And then Deke's mom fell on Monday, went to the Sigourney hospital by ambulance, transferred to Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids & was in ICU.  She got transferred to a regular room late yesterday afternoon.  And we left to go see her as soon as the kid left late yesterday afternoon & got home after midnight.  

Today Deke is up early to chore & head to Ottumwa to a meeting.  I'm up early to walk & head into town to get the Seeley boys.  Today is the first day of school!  So I'll take the twins to school & then spend my day with Trey, Masen & Ainslee.

Today is Nathan's 34th birthday!!  So we have our whole family coming tonight for supper to celebrate his special day!  

Gotta run.......
I hope you have a fantastic Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Pleasant Pheasants' Sneak Peek!

Happy Hump day!!  I can't believe it is Wednesday already.  We've had a wild week!!  

Today I'm sharing a super cute card using the NEW Holiday Catalog set- 'Pleasant Pheasants'.  I LOVE fall & I love this stamp set!!  I did the spot lighting technique here with this monochromatic card.  What a great guy card this would make for any occasions!

Check it out when it opened up!!!

Did you notice the cool stripped paper.  It is awesome!  It is from the NEW Holiday Catalog Frosted Floral Specialty DSP.  You should see it in person....it is printed on shimmery paper!

stamp set:  'Pleasant Pheasants' -available September 5th
card stock:  Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake
designer paper:  Frosted Floral Specialty DSP- available September 5th
ink:  Soft Suede
other:  Burlap Ribbon (cut in half, tied in a knot & then I separated the weave), Leaf Trinkets, Dimensionals, Glue Dot, 2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch

So what do you think?  Do you love it too?

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I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Holiday Catalog Sneak Peek!

I LOVE IT!!!  This new stamp set- 'Dashing Deer' & this new Joyous Noel Designer Paper are some of my favorites in the NEW Holiday Catalog!

This Joyous Noel Designer Paper has a Copper Foil to it.  Oh my gosh......it is just gorgeous!

I made this card for a swap that I'm doing with 5 of my demonstrator friends!

This is a z fold card!  Here is a photo of it from the top side. 

You can start ordering our of the NEW Holiday Catalog on September 5th, 2018!!  If you like these new things, be sure to add them to your Wish List!

NOTE:  This stamp set & coordinating framelits can be purchased as a BUNDLE & you save 10%!
stamp set:  'Dashing Deer'
card stock:  Soft Suede, Gray Granite, Copper Foil
designer paper:  Joyous Noel (12x12) DSP
ink:  Soft Suede
other:  1 3/4" Circle Punch, Darling Label Punch (page 209 Annual Catalog), Detailed Deer Thinlits,  3/16" Braided Linen Trim, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Mini Dimensionals

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

SUSIE

More 'Blended Seasons'!

Don't you just love this 'Blended Seasons' stamp set & coordinating Stitched Seasons framelits.  

I made a card similar to this one (that was a different color) for my August monthly classes.  You can see the other card BY CLICKING HERE!

I just love how beautiful the Delightfully Detailed Laser Cut DSP is!  It is so elegant!!  

Look closely & you can see the flowers/leaves that I shadow stamped around the edges of the cool Stitched Seasons Framelit.  

This stamp set & framelits are AVAILABLE AUGUST ONLY & While Supplies Last!!! 
 

Here are the supplies & the measurements for this card:
'Blended Seasons'- #149019 (w)= $53.00 or #149016 (c)= $39.00- SPECIAL!
**Available in a BUNDLE (stamp set & framelits)- #149893 (w)= $77.25 or #149894 (c)= $64.75
card stock:

• Lovely Lipstick IC (24)- #146970= $8.50- pg. 183  5 1/2 x 8 1/2; 4 x 5 1/4
• Whisper White (40)- #100730= $9.75- pg. 184 2 1/4 x 5/8"

designer paper:

• Delightfully Detailed Laser Cut DSP- #146907= $14.00- pg. 189 3 x"

ink:  Lovely Lipstick- #147140= $7.50- pg. 183
other:  Stitched Seasons Framelits- #149013= #33.00 - SPECIAL!
Big Shot- #143263- pg. 214= $110.00
Subtle Embossing Folder- #143706= $10.00- pg. 223
Tear & Tape- #138995= $7.00- pg. 213-  
Whisper White 5/8" Polka Dot Tulle ribbon- #146912- pg. 200  3"
Basic Pearls-#144219- pg. 197= $5.00

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Yesterday was a busy day catching up on lots of things.  I made a quick trip to Osky to deposit a hog check, picked up a few groceries, did some emails, bookwork & lots of stamping!

Deke is up early this morning to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I am up early this morning to walk & get ready for the kdis to get here & spend my day with all 5 of them.  Tonight when they go home I'll be canning some more tomatoes!

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

More 'Blended Seasons'

Today I'm sharing a quick wedding card I made for Kris & Julie's wedding that we went to last night.  I used the bell stamp/framelit from the Color Your Season Bundle!  You can check it out & more details about it by clicking HERE!

I used my Paper Snips & fussy cut the bow off of the top of one of bells & layered them.  

I colored the bells with my Stampin' Blends using the Dark Blackberry Bliss, Light Smoky Slate & Dark Smoky Slate.  I added the Wink of Stella over the top of my bow!

Check out the pretty DSP!  It will be available on September 5th in the NEW Holiday Catalog & is from the Country Lane Designer Paper pack.  

stamp set:  'Blended Seasons'

card stock:  Blackberry Bliss, Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Silver Foil

designer paper:  Country Lane (12x12)- available September 5th in the Holiday Catalog

ink:  Blackberry Bliss

Stampin' Blends:  Dark Blackberry Bliss, Light Smoky Slate, Dark Smoky Slate

other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Seasons Framelits, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Basic Rhinestones, Wink of Stella

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We had a wedding to go to in Fairfield last night, so ended up dropping off Masen & Ainslee at their other grandparents.  The wedding was very nice.  We hung out with the Seeley family, plus our friends Jenny, Clint & daughter Macey.  And it was great, as we saw lots of friends we hadn't seen for years. 

Wow- shocker......I don't have any kids today.  So I'm up early this morning to walk & will make a quick trip to Osky to deposit a hog check & pick up a few groceries.  I'll then hurry home to stamp all day/night!  I have lots of swaps that I have to get done & in the mail tomorrow!  So I'm going to be a stamping fool with good mojo today!

Wishing you a blessed Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Little Twinkle'

I needed a baby card.......so thought I'd play with this cute new Twinkle Twinkle Suite real quick last night!  This Suite is on page 83 in the Annual Catalog. 

I am excited, as you know I'm a punch girl.....so I am lovin' this new Twinkle Builder Punch!
The Twinkle Twinkle Suite includes:

• stamp set- 'Little Twinkle' 
• Twinkle Builder Punch
• Twinkle Twinkle Designer Paper
• Silver & Petal Pink Twine
• Twinkle Adhesive Backed Sequins
• Twinkle Twinkle Assorted card stock

This card is clean & simple!!  But I think it turned out cute!  Just adding the sequins & the twine were that little extra touch to finish it off!

stamp set:  'Little Twinkle'
card stock:  Gray Granite, Petal Pink, Whisper White
designer paper:  Twinkle Twinkle DSP
ink:  Gray Graniteother:  Silver & Petal Pink Twine, Twinkle Builder Punch, Twinkle Adhesive Backed Sequins, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was another busy day with the kids.  We played outside for awhile in the morning & the afternoon.  It was a beautiful day out!  

Last night when the Seelely's went home we played outside some more, ate a quick supper, ran to Walkers for some ice cream, stopped to visit my mom a minute & then went to my friend Susie's to get more tomatoes for me to can this weekend.  We watched the Cubs game when we got home & then called it a night. 

This morning we are up early to get Brayden ready for football practice.  He'll then go to his other grandparents for the weekend, as his Uncle Bryce is home from Colorado to visit.  I'll spend my day with Masen & Ainslee.  Tonight we are going to Kris & Julie's wedding in Fairfield & we will drop off Masen & Ainslee at their other grandparents on the way down there. 

Gotta run......
I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

More 'Blended Seasons'

Oh my gosh.....I've shared lots of cards in the past couple of weeks using this awesome stamp set called- 'Blended Seasons'!!  Talk about being versatile!  This set is exactly that!  

And another awesome part of this set is that it has some super cool framelits called 'Stitched Seasons' Framelits that coordinate with it too!

In my card today I just used the stamp set & some circles.  This is a quickie card.....clean & simple & cute!!  When it is time to go to bed & you're beat & have had kids all day/night.......this is what I whipped up in a few minutes so that I had a card to do a quick blog post to share with you today! 

Talk about a great guy card.  Isn't this just perfect!!  I just love the way it turned out!!  I think it would make a great sympathy or get well card too- if you changed the words. 

Check out the cool new ribbon trim!  It is called 3/16" Braided Linen Trim & available in the NEW Holiday Catalog that starts on September 5th!  So be sure you add this trim to your wish list!  It is really great!

To find out more about this LIMITED TIME ONLY BUNDLE you can CLICK HERE!!!

This is totally a Susie card.....my colors & all!  So what do you think?  Do you like it?

Note:  I just shadow stamped the wheat to get the variation in color & more wheat images.  

stamp set:  'Blended Seasons'
card stock:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
designer paper:  Nature's Poem
ink:  Soft Suedeother:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles Framelits, Starburst Circle Punch, Braided Linen Thread, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dot

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Our day started out early & I had kids all day/night.  Nathan & Sarah are gone....so their 3 are staying with us for the next few days/nights.  When the Seeley boys went home for the day, we played outside some more for awhile & then got Brayden ready for Papa to take him to football practice.  While they were there I canned 8 quarts of tomatoes.  I didn't think they were ever coming home, as football practice went late......so we had a late supper!  It was then time for baths, jammies & off to bed for all of us!

This morning we are up early & I'll spend my day with all 6 kids again.  Tonight we are going to my friend Susan's to pick more tomatoes to can.  And we'll then just hang out with the kids when we get home.  

Gotta run........

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A CUTE baby card using the 'Little Elephant' stamp set & coordinating punch!

Here is a dutch fold card using the adorable 'Little Elephant' stamp set & coordinating Elephant Builder Punch.  Wow- you know I'm a punch girl.......and I love this one!  It is super easy to use!  You don't waste much paper!  You can stamp both elephants beside each other & punch one out & then the other!  It is pretty slick!

Here are some photos of what it looks like when it is opened up!  

Check out the little (baby) elephant that I put in the inside!  

Check out the cool new Embossing Folder called Maps, Etc.   It is super cute too! 

I used my Stamparatus to line up the corner words/images that I used here in the corners on this square!  


Note:  There is no framelit or punch for the balloons, so I fussy cut them out using my Paper Snips!

Here are the supplies & the measurements I used for this card-

'Little Elephant'- #145725 (w)= $28.00 or #145728 (c)= $20.00- pg. 91- BUNDLE available!
'Around the Corner'- #147464 (photopolymer only)= $16.00- pg. 40
card stock: 

• Smoky Slate N (24)- #131202= $8.50- pg. 184-  5 1/4 x 1 3/4; 2 1/2 x 2 1/2
• Blueberry Bushel IC (24)-#146968= $8.50- pg. 183-  4 1/4 x 5 1/2' 2 1/4 x 11; 2 3/4 x 2 3/4
• Whisper White (40)- #100730= $9.75- pg. 184-  1 1/2" strip; 2 1/4 x 2 1/4; 5 1/4 x 2

designer paper: 

• Best Route- #146897= $11.00- pg. 190-  5 1/4 x 2

ink:  Blueberry Bushel IC- #147138= $7.60- pg. 183
Smoky Slate N-#147113= #7.50- pg. 184
Real Red R- #147084= $7.50- pg. 187

other:  Stamparatus- #146276= $49.00- pg. 207
Simply Shammy- #147042= $8.00- pg. 206
Basic Rhinestones- #144220= $5.00- pg. 197- color with black sharpie marker
Blueberry Bushel ribbon- #146950= $6.00- pg. 200   6"- Fold in half & tie in knot, then clip ends.
Big Shot- #143263- pg. 214= $110.00
Maps Etc. Embossing Folder- #146822= $9.00- pg. 222
Elephant Builder Punch- #145652= $18.00- pg. 212 BUNDLE available!
uninked spots- #141922 (5)= $9.00- pg. 203

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Yesterday was another early & busy day with the kids.  We played outside for awhile in the morning & enjoyed the beautiful weather.

Last night when the kids went home I worked on stamping stuff!

This morning I'm up early to walk & head to Manda's, as she has to leave early again today.  The 3 Wood kids will be here as soon as I can get back from town too.  They will be staying with us from today through the weekend, as Nathan & Sarah are going to be gone for her work.  Tonight Brayden has football practice.  And we'll just go with the flow & see what all we end up doing or getting done today/tonight.  

I hope you have a special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE