'Spooky Sweets'

Awhh.......Halloween is such a fun holiday to make projects for!!  I love Halloween!!  Of course it is the fall (my favorite time of the year).  Each year I host 2 Halloween Treats class that consists of cards & treats projects!  

This card is one of the cards that everyone at my Halloween Treats Class will be making! 

Check out the shimmer on it!  I used my Champagne Shimmer Mist/Alcohol spray!

It is hard to see in the photo, but I also used my Scattered Sequins Embossing Folder.  

stamp sets:  'Spooky Treats' & 'Trick or Tweet'
card stock:  

• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"(for front of card- adhere the 4 x 1 3/4" Crushed Curry piece & Pumpkin Pie pieces to the bottom of this & run through your Big Shot using the Scattered Sequins Embossing Folder); 4 x 5 1/4" (for inside of card); 2 1/2" strip (to stamp bats onto & punch out using the Bat Punch)
• Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base: 2" strip (to punch out using 1 1/2" Circle Punch
• Crushed Curry- 4 x 1 3/4"; 1 1/4" (to punch out 1" Circle Punch)
• Pumpkin Pie- 4 x 1 3/4"; 1" strip (to stamp words onto & Punch out using Classic Label Punch)

ink:  Black Memento
other:  Starburst punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1" Punch, Classic Label Punch, Black Glitter Organdy Ribbon, Spooky Bat Punch, Big Shot, Standard Platform, Scattered Sequins Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Mini Dimensionals, Champagne Shimmer, Rubbing Alcohol

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I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Candy Cane

Check out these Candy Canes!!  This is another one of my inserts!!  Clean, simple & CUTE!  

I love this 'Candy Cane Season' stamp set with the coordinating Candy Cane Builder punch!  You know I'm a punch girl- so I LOVE IT!  And what makes it even better is this CUTE BOW goes with this stamp set & punch too!  Woo hoo!

stamp set:  'Candy Cane Season'
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Real Red, Whisper White
ink:  Real Red
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Large Letter Framelits, Layering Ovals Framelits, Candy Can Builder Punch

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I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

A wreath!

Here is one of my winter inserts.  I used the 'Wishing You Well' stamp set.  This wreath is cute & the organdy bow is gorgeous!  

This too is a clean & simple insert.....but I like it alot!  

I shadow stamped the wreath.  What does that mean?  I stamped it & then lifted it back up & stamped again & again & again (without reinking it.  This was to give it a more fuller look & it also shows then more lighter & darker shaded of the Old Olive too.  

You can't tell by the photo, but I sprayed the Champagne Shimmer Mist with alcohol.  It shimmers & it really pretty!

I think it looks great on the plaque.  

stamp set:  'Wishing You Well'
card stock:  Old Olive, Whisper White, Crumb Cake
ink:  Old Olive, Real Red
other: Red Rhinestones, Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Large Letter Framelits

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

Another Fall insert with the Daisy Punch!

For this fall insert I used my Daisy Punch & my Leaf punch!  It was so easy........yet such a cute "O" insert for my Wooden Plaque!

I really like this one too!  It is clean & simple & cute!  I love fall sunflowers......and that is what this reminds me of. 

stamp set:  None
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso
ink: None
other:  Daisy Punch, Leaf Punch, 1 " Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles Framelits

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

A fall 'Farmhouse Christmas'!

Here is the fall insert I did for my HOME Plaque.  I made it using the 'Farmhouse Christmas' stamp set!  I think it turned out pretty cute too!! 

stamp set:  'Farmhouse Christmas'
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Early Espresso, Crushed Curry
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Pumpkin Pie, Light Cherry Cobbler, Light Smoky Slate, Light Basic Black
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Ovals Framelits, Farmhouse Framelits Dies, Dimesionals, Glue Dots, Classic Label Punch, 1" Circle Punch

Here is what it looks like on the plaque!  

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

'Many Blessings'

At my team retreat last weekend I created "inserts" for them to make for a HOME plaque that I got for them.  This is one of the fall ones they all made!!  It is soooo cute!  It is the perfect "O"!!! 

Here is what the wooden plaques look like that I bought.  I cut out the H M & E, using Crumb Cake cardstock & our Large Letters Framelits.  I attached the H M E letters to the wooden plaque using my mini dimensionals.  

I added a velcro circle directly onto the wooden plaque & then put one on the back side of the "O" inserts.  That way the plaque can be interchangeable for many different looks.  

Originally I had planned to do inserts for different seasons.  But I just couldn't narrow down which Holiday Catalog stamp sets to use......there were just so many I wanted to use.  And so I kind of went crazy with ideas when I was creating the inserts for this project.  

I was also blessed that my sister-in-law, Sheryl from Pennsylvania got to come out to the cabins with us on Friday night when we made these plaques.  She got to stamp with us all evening & make all of the "O" inserts too for her plaque.  

Ok- so be sure you stay tuned.  This week I'll be sharing some more "O" inserts with you!!  I used several different stamp sets, framelits & layouts- using mostly Holiday Catalog stamp sets.  And I just think they all turned out stinkin' cute!   So you'll have to let me know what you think of them!! 

stamp sets:  'Many Blessings'

card stock: 

• Cajun Craze
• Crumb Cake
• Very Vanilla

ink:  Black Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Light Old Olive, Light & Dark Crumb Cake, Dark Cajun Craze, Light & Dark Daffodil Delight

other:  Big Shot, Standard Platform, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Starburst Punch, dimensionals, Wink of Stella

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I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Falling For Leaves'

Oh wow!!  I love this 'Falling for Leaves' stamp set.  It is a very modern style stamp set.  I really like the font in the words here too.  

This is clean & simple card I did as one of the projects for my stamping retreat this past weekend.  I'm so glad that the Blackberry Bliss is back!!  I just love it!

This DSP is gorgeous!  It has a shimmer to it that is just amazing!

I shared yesterday the matching note holder that I created for it too.  You can CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

stamp set:  'Falling for Leaves' & 'Artisan Textures'
card stock:  Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Blackberry Bliss
designer paper:  Frosted Floral Specialty DSP
ink:  Blackberry Bliss
other:  Frosted (& Clear) Epoxy Droplet, 3/16" Braided Linen Trim, 2 1/4" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Detailed Leaves Thinlits Die

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I hope you have a MARVLEOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!

SUSIE

'Falling For Leaves'

I made a cute little note holder here.  This is the front of it.  

Check out the pretty Detailed Leaves Thinlits Die. 

And how about that gorgeous Frosted Floral Specialty DSP.  

Here is what it looks like when it is opened up!  I used a velcro dot to help hold it shut!  

stamp set:  'Falling for Leaves'
card stock:  

• Sahara Sand- 9 1/2 x 3"- score at 3, 3 1/4, 6 1/4, 6 1/2
• Whisper White- 2 3/4" strip to punch out words
• Blackberry Bliss- 3" strip to cut out detailed leaf image with framelit & Big Shot
• Vellum- 3 1/4" strip to cut out solid leaf image with framelit & Big Shot

designer paper:  

• Frosted Floral Specialty DSP- 3 x 1/2; 3 x 1/2

ink:  Blackberry Bliss
other:  Frosted (& Clear) Epoxy Droplet, 3/16" Braided Linen Trim, 2 1/4" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Detailed Leaves Thinlits Die

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

LIttle treats!

Here are some little treats I made!  I just used the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch & the Share What You Love Specialty Designer Paper!  

Check out the photo above to see the measurements I have on my Whisper White Pattern- 

• DSP- 5 x 2"- score at 1 1/2", 2" & 3 1/2"

Inside the wrap I put a mini Hershey's candy bar.  

 I used the words from the 'Nothing Sweeter' stamp set & punched them out using the 3/4" Circle Punch.

I held the flap shut with a dimensional.  I just rubbed my finger over it a few times to make it a little less sticky before I shut the flap with it.

And I added a little piece of ribbon too!

Here is my containers clear full of these little treats!

stamp set:  'Nothing Sweeter'
card stock: Whisper White
designer paper:  Share What You Love
ink:  Tranquil Tide
other:  3/4" Circle Punch, Mini Ruffled Tranquil Tide Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Tear & Tape to hold the candy bar inside the belly band.  

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

Name Tags!

Here are some name tags I made using the 'Make a Difference' stamp set.  It is pretty cool!!  You can stamp the letter separately to all together.  Most of these I put the alphabets onto one block & stamped them all at one time.

I added the bow from the 'Candy Cane Season' stamp set & coordinating Candy Cane Builder Punch.  

I made a template onto a scrap piece of Whisper White card stock & punched the holes using the Detailed Trio Punch.

Didn't they turn out cute! 

stamp sets:  'Make A Difference' & 'Candy Cane Season'
card stock:  Whisper White, Tranquil Tide
designer paper:   Share What You Love Specialty DSP
ink:  Tranquil Tide
other:  Tranquil Tide Mini Ruffled Ribbon, Detailed Trio Punch, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Labels Framelits, Candy Cane Builder Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  Due to the heat, school was let out early, so the twins field trip got postponed.  When they got here the 3 little ones were napping, so we went to the corn field & picked some corn to hang on our fence.  

We had company for supper.  And then I burnt the midnight oil stamping!

This morning I'm off early to pick up the boys, take the twins to school & I'll spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight I'm going to go stamping with my Iowa Inkers team!  

We have a jam packed weekend!  It is full of stamping! 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Witches Hat

This is a simple, but cute Halloween card.  I used a great new suite which includes the- 'Cauldron Bubble' stamp set, Cauldron framelits, Toile & Trouble DSP & the Black Organza Glitter ribbon!  I love the Gorgeous Grape here with the Basic Black & Crushed Curry!

stamp set:  'Cauldron Bubble'
card stock:  Basic Black, Gorgeous Grape, Crushed Curry
designer paper:  Toil & Trouble DSP
ink:  Black Memento
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Cauldron Framelits Dies, 1" Circle Punch, Dimesionals, Black 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon, 2 1/4" Circle Punch, Twinkle Builder Punch

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids, the twins football game, delivering some stamps, getting groceries, stamping, etc...

Deke made it to Des Moines to pick up Sheryl & John.  Thankfully they had a good flight from Pennsylvania to Iowa.  It was great to see them a few minutes when they got to Nathan & Sarah's.  I told Deke last night when we got home that I think Aunt Susie needs to make John breaded tenderloins for supper tonight!  So we'll see what he says when I ask him if that sounds good or not! 

We had a short night.  We are up at 5:00 this morning to mark, sort & load a semi of hogs.  I'll then head to Manda's to get the boys, take the twins to school (they have a field trip today)!  And then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight I'll be a busy bee stamping!!  

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

Happy Halloween!

Last night I made this quick card with spiders!!!  The Toil & Trouble DSP is so cute with lots of different colors & images in it!!  I haven't had time to play with any of it, but I will be creating Halloween cards next week for my upcoming Annual Halloween Treats Classes.  

These spiders were in about a 1" strip across this DSP.  So I just cut out that 1" strip, cut it into 3 pieces that measured 1x4" & layered them onto a piece of Basic Black card stock.

CHECK OUT the CUTE little Spider Trinket that I have hanging from the ribbon.  

The new Black Glittered Organdy ribbon is pretty cool too!

stamp set:  'Spooky Sweets'
card stock:  Mango Melody, Basic Black, Whisper White
designer paper:  Toil & Trouble
ink:  Black Memento
other:  Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon, 2" Circle Punch, 1 1/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, Darling Label Punch (box), Spider Trinket, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Nathan & Sarah are both gone for their jobs, so we have had their kids- day & night.  Last night we went to Brayden's football game, then home to take my car to the shop for repairs, ate a late supper & got everyone ready for bed.  

This morning Deke is up early to chore & will stay here with Masen & Ainslee, while I go to the Seeley's.  I'll take the twins to school & then be home to stay with the 3 little ones here all day.  Deke is then headed to his office at the courthouse for the morning.  

Tonight we are going to the twins have a football game.  And then I'm headed to Osky to deliver some stamps & pick up some things for my weekend retreat I'm having for my Iowa Inkers team.  

After the game, Deke is going to Des Moines tonight to pick up our sister-in-law Sheryl & nephew John, as they are home for our nephew Jordan's wedding that is this weekend too. 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Wishing You Well'

This has been my go to stamp set- 'Wishing You Well',  for soooo many different kind of cards lately!  I just love this stamp set!  The wheat is pretty, but the bow is gorgeous!  This is a great stamp set for fall!!  But it makes a great sympathy card too- and it seems I've had my share of those to send out lately too. 

stamp set:  'Wishing You Well'
card stock:

• Soft Suede-5 1/2  8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" for card base
• Crumb Cake- 3 1/4 x 5 1/2"
• Cajun Craze-4 1/4 x 1"; 3 1/2 x 2 1/2"
• Very Vanilla- 2 1/2 x 5/8"- stamp words onto; 2" strip- stamp bow onto & fussy cut out with Paper Snips; 2 1/4 x 3 1/4"- stamp wheat onto

designer paper:

• Wood Textures DSP-  3 x 5"

ink:  Soft Suede & Cajun Craze
other:  Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Basic Pearls, Champagne Shimmer Paint (with rubbing alcohol mix), Everyday Label Punch to notch the corners of the Wheat

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

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These are while supplies last only & go fast!

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Happy Shopping!
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SUSIE

A "Pop Through'" leaf card,using 'Falling For Leaves'!

Oh I love it!!!  Check out this fun fold card that I'm share here today. 

This is another one of the cards that everyone joining me at my September monthly classes made with me this week!  It is a fun "Pop Through" card.  And I used the awesome new fall stamp set called- 'Falling for Leaves' that is on page 45 in the Holiday Catalog. 

I made a dragonfly "Pop Through" card last April at my Spring Fling!  
You can SEE THAT CARD BY CLICKING HERE!

Using the Classic Label Punch I made a 'window' in the front of the card for the leaf to pop through.  Look at it as I'm opening it up.  It is pretty neat huh!

This is what it looks like when it is opened all of the way up!  The leaf shows on the front side for the car- BUT it is actually attached to the inside of the card.  You can use Tear & Tape or mini dimensionals to attach the leaf.  I tried both of them at my class & I decided that the Tear & Tape actually worked the best in my opinion! 

It is hard to see in the photo of this card, but I used the Champagne Shimmer Paint & rubbing alcohol to make a mist & I sprayed it on the front of the entire card.  It just glimmers!  And is oh so pretty!

stamp set:  'Falling for Leaves' & 'Artisan Textures'
card stock:

• Early Espresso-4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for card base; 3 3/4 x 1" to layer words onto
• Crushed Curry- 8 x 4 1/2"- score at 4" & fold in half; 3 3/4" strip- to stamp leaf onto & cut out with framelit
• Crumb Cake- 3 1/2 x 3/4"- to stamp words onto
• Very Vanilla- 3 3/4 x 2"- to stamp words on the inside of the card

designer paper:

• Tranquil Textures DSP- 4 x 3"
• Country Lane DSP- 4 x 1/2" & 4 x 1/2"- to put along the bottom & top edge of the Early Espresso base card

ink:  Early Espressoother:  Natures' Twine (Crumb Cake), Classic Label Punch, Champagne Shimmer Paint, Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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WOW!!  What a whirl wind of a weekend!!!  It was full of LOTS & LOTS of stamp classes & me sharing some cute cards with lots of friends!

Yesterday was a great day of stamping!  I loved being able to share with everyone that joined me!  It was a great day!  Dixie, Diane & Kathy were great hostesses with yummy treats & they were great helpers to Ruth & me!  And I was super excited to get to meet a great line customer of mine from Virginia.  Her cousin has stamped with me for years in my Hiawatha group.  She connected the 2 of us via long distance, a few years ago.  Even though she lives in Virginia, we chat often by phone, text & emails.  She was in Iowa visiting her cousin this week & they both came to my stamp class yesterday!!  It was forsure a highlight of my day getting to meet her in person after all of this time.  What a special blessing stamping is in my life, as it has connected me with so many dear friends from near & far over the years.  

Last night when I got home, Deke was up to Nathan & Sarah's working on their driveway......so I went up to see everyone.  We stayed & ate a yummy steak supper with them & visited.  When I got home, I got my car unloaded, answered a few emails & called it a night!  I was just beat!

This morning we are up early.  I need to get stamp stuff from my weekend of stamping put away, so that everything is back in order for the kids to be here today!  Deke is off to chore & he'll head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm off to Manda's soon to get the boys, take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The twins will ride the bus here after school & then when everyone goes home I'll spend my night working on stamping stuff!!

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE