Perfectly Plaid- sneak peek!

This is clean, simple & cute!!  It is a totally Susie card.......I LOVE these colors & this fun stamp set 'Perfectly Plaid' with the coordinating Pine Tree Punch!

I used some NEW DSP here too called- Wrapped in Plaid.  The pattern in this DSP has a starburst or snowflake like print, that I just love too!


These NEW products will be available on September 4th, 2019 in the Holiday Catalog!

stamp set:  'Perfectly Plaid'
card stock:

• Night of Navy- 4 1/4 x 8 3/4"- score at 5 1/2"- for card base; 4 1/2 x 3 1/8"
• Mossy Meadow- 4 1/4 x 2 7/8"; 4 x 5 1/4"
• Very Vanilla- 4 1/4" to cut out using the Stitched Rectangle die; 2 1/4" strip;- stamp 3 trees onto & punch out with Pine Tree Punch; 3 x 4 1/4" (for inside of card to stamp words onto)

designer paper:  Brightly Gleaming Specialty DSP- 4 x 3"
ink:  Night of Navy & Mossy Meadow
other:  Pine Tree Punch, Denim Ribbon, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Rectangle Die, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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It is a busy & crazy week here....kids & pigs & all! 
Today is the last day of summer for the 3 big boys!  Where did it go?  It sure flew by!
Tonight I'll help Deke sort hogs & work on the farm after the kids are gone.  And then I hope to get some stamping done.  
Gotta run.......
I hope you have a great Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A Poinsettia card & some more sneak peeks!

Well.......check it out!! I mentioned to you in a post on 8/6/19 that I was going to make a Poinsettia card using the Tasteful Backgrounds Dies, as I thought that the flowers looked like they could be Poinsettia's.

So here is my card I created last night with these Tasteful Backgrounds Dies!  What do you think?  Do you think that they look look like Poinsettia's? 

You can CLICK HERE TO SEE the card that I posted on 8/6/19, using these Tasteful Backgrounds Dies. 

Can you tell that I shadow stamped the words, using 2 different colors of ink?  Look at them closely!  
How did I do that?  

1. Stamp the words onto the Whisper White card stock using the NEW Golden Glitz Metallic ink pad.
2. Clean the stamp.
3. Stamp the words again, slightly being off- over the top of the gold words, using Cherry Cobbler ink.  

It isn't neat how you can see the gold edge shadow on the words!  I think it makes it really pretty & elegant.  

 

I also used some NEW Holiday Catalog products for sneak peeks!  They will be available for you to purchase when the Holiday Catalog begins on 9/4/19!  

Check out these NEW sneak peek products-

1. DSP- It is from the Wrapped in Plaid 6x6 DSP pack.
2. Ribbon- It is Cherry Cobbler Diagonal Stripe Ribbon.
3. Words- They are from the 'Peaceful Boughs' stamp set.
4. Ink- It is the Golden Glitz Metallic ink pad.  

*This is what the words looked like when I stamped them using the Gold Glitz Metallic ink. Before I stamped the Cherry Cobbler over the tops of it! 

Here are the supplies & measurements to make this card-
stamp set:  'Peaceful Boughs'
card stock:

• Cherry Cobbler-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2- score at 4 1/4" for card base; 3 3/4 x 3"
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"; 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"

designer paper:  Wrapped in Plaid- 5 1/4 x 2"
inks:  Cherry Cobbler, Gold Glitz Mettallic
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Tasteful Backgrounds Dies, Gold Faceted Gems, dimensionals, Glue Dots, Cherry Cobbler 3/8" Stripe Ribbon- 8"

A CUTE pumpkin= sneak peek!!!

Yep- you know how much I LOVE fall!!  Well today I'm sharing a simple card....but isn't it cute!!  It is another sneak peek using NEW Holiday Catalog products!!! 


This is one of the many cards I created as a shoe box swap for my team meeting that I hosted last Saturday.  I really like the way it turned out.   Simple is sometimes hard for me- but this is my creative juices at 3 am when I should be sleeping! 

#1- stamp set- 'Harvest Hellos'
Let me tell you about this NEW stamp set.....it has a coordinating punch to go with it!!  WOO HOOO!  Plus it cam also be an apple.  And it has several coordinating images & words to go with it too!

#2- I stamped the pumpkin & everything with a NEW Gold Metallic ink pad.  OH MY GOSH!  I love it!  It dries fast & don't you thin it looks great here!  I love it on the pumpkin!

#3- DSP- it is from the NEW Come to Gather DSP!  I really like every single image in this pack.

#4- There are no framelits to coordinate with this set.  The pumpkin/apple stem is also on the Pumpkin/Apple punch & so is a standard leaf image.  But the leaf I used here I stamped & then fussy cut out with my Paper Snips. 

So what do you think?  Do you like it?  

stamp set:  'Harvest Hellos'
card stock:

• Early Espresso-
• Pumpkin Pie-
• Old Olive-
• Whisper White

designer paper:  Come to Gather DSP
ink:  Gold Metallic
other:  Apple Builder Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Paper Snips, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Shapes Dies (circles), Magnolia Lane Combo ribbon

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Yesterday was a busy day with the 6 kids.  They all played well together & we had farms set up all over the house- in every room!  It kept them entertained for a few hours anyways.  And for the most part they all got along pretty well.  Brayden helped Papa on the farm for a few hours in the afternoon.  When the kids went home I made a quick drive to Osky to deposit a hog check & back home to get supper & work on stamping stuff!

This morning I'm up early to work on stamping stuff & then head to town to Manda's to get the boys.  I'll then get Nathan's 2 little ones & spend my day with the 5 of them.  Deke is home all day today to work on the farm & Brody wants to help him- so that will be fun!  Tonight I'll be stamping when the kids have all gone home.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A CUTE Christmas Sneak Peek!

Check out this pile of cute Christmas cards that I made for a swap with some demonstrator friends of mine!!!  

I used LOTS of products from the NEW Holiday Catalog that starts on September 4th, 2019!  Oh my gosh......my wish list is huge & I want it all!  The new things I have gotten so far I am having so much creating with!

I used the NEW 'Perfectly Plaid' stamp set & the NEW coordinating Pine Tree Punch! 

You can hardly tell by the photo- but I also used a cool new embossing folder-Winter Knit 3D Embossing Folder.   I used it on the Real Red strip that is going through the card.  

This DSP pack is very pretty!  It is something different than a normal 12x12 DSP package, as there are just 6 prints different patterns in it.  Each sheet is Garden Green on one side & Real Red on the other side.  It has the pretty wintery designs on 3 sheets, leaves on one sheet, stripes on one sheet & plaids on one sheet!

stamp set:  'Perfectly Plaid'
card stock:

• Real Red- 
• Garden Green-
• Very Vanilla-

designer paper:  Toile Tidings DSP
ink:  Garden Green
other:  Winter Knit Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Standard Platform, Pine Tree Punch, Red Rhinestones, Garden Green Double Stitched ribbon, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Shapes Dies (squares), dimensionals, glue dots

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Yesterday was a busy day- mostly spent with family!!  We had Masen's birthday party, then I picked up Casey's pizza for our supper,  And we ate with Nathan & their 3 kids, and Manda & Steve & their 3 boys in Nathan's shop.  (Sarah left last night for a work trip, so she wasn't there for supper with us.) After supper Susie's Hair Hut was then open & I cut Brody, Drake, Trey & Deke's hair in Nathan's shop!  I did a few things when we got home & called it a night.  I had hope to get some stamping done yesterday, but I didn't get that far.  

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to work on stamping stuff.  And then head out to Manda's to get their 3 boys.  I'll stop by Nathan's on my way back from town & pick up their 3 kids.  So I'll spend my day with all 6 of them.   We will play outside & have fun our on countdown this week to school starting. 

Tonight I have LOTS of stamping stuff & bookwork to get caught up on when the kids leave, so I hope I accomplish alot. 

Gotta run......

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

SUSIE

Sunday Fun Day!

Well.....today is Sunday Fun Day!!!

.Masen wanted his birthday theme to be Cars!  So I found this, printed it onto our card stock & colored it with our Stampin' Blends & then fussy cut them out with my Paper Snips.  I think that it turned out cute!

So none of this is Stampin' Up! stuff except for a retired stamp set for the 'Let's Party' words & a retired 1" square punch.  But I just had to share!

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Yesterday was a great day of stamping!!  I had a fun time stamping, sharing & catching up with everyone on my team that came.  Everyone went home with LOTS of cards!  I always love stamping & sharing!!  I made 5 shoe box swaps using NEW Holiday Catalog products!  It was so much fun getting to create & stamp with new things!

Today I'm home.....(kinda)!  I'll work on stamping stuff this morning......I have to get everything from yesterday's class picked up- as I was too tired last night to do any of it.  We'll eat lunch & then go to Masen's birthday party for cake & ice cream this afternoon!

Tonight I'll be stamping again.....and have bookwork & some other things to get caught up on too!

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Sneak Peek!

Oh my gosh......here is a SUPER CUTE sneak peek!!

This is a suite in the Holiday Catalog called- 'Let it Snow' Suite!

Check out the snowman- yup- it is a punch!  WOO HOO!

Look at the pretty designer paper!  The snowflake image at the top is from the Let It Snow designer paper.  BUT the glittery snowman is also part of the Let It Snow designer paper that I used the Snowman Builder punch & punched it out!! 

And there is darling embellishment kit that has goes with this Let It Snow suite.  That is where the felt hat, felt mitten & felt scarf came from, PLUS there is MORE in this embellishment kit. 

What is under the snowman?  It is snow!  We have new puff paint & new Ice Glitter!  It looks nice in this picture, but wait until you see it in person! 

This card is a fun gift card holder (or money).....so check back again, as I'll be sharing a whole post on how to make this adorable card sometime soon. 

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Yesterday was a busy day with all 6 kids.  We played outside, read books, worked on school workbooks, played farm, etc.....  Then last night when everyone was gone I burnt the midnight oil creating & cutting cards.  As I am hosting my Iowa Inkers Team meeting today here at our home!  I am so excited to get to spend my day stamping with all that is able to join me.  They will all be making this card, plus several more I've created.  They are all bringing a project & a completed card- so we'll all have LOTS of ideas at the end of the day when we are done.  

I just eel like a kid in a candy store- as this Holiday Catalog is just awesome & there is sooo many cool things in it!  I know my wish list is super long!  I just might have to get another night time job so I can get everything that I want.

I've gotta run......I still have lots to get done before everyone walks in my door!

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

Sneak Peek!

These are a swap that I took to New York with me for my team to make there.  There is alot of NEW Holiday Catalog products that I used here.  

Check out the ornaments!  They are 2 new punches!!  Woo hoo!!  That is super exciting to me, as I love punches!

This gorgeous Specialty DSP has gold in it!!  Wow!! 

stamp set: 'Itty Bitty Christmas'
card stock:

• Real Red- 
• Old Olive-
• Whisper White-
• Gold Foil-
  

designer paper:  This is the Specialty DSP in the Most Wonderful Time Product Medley KIT
ink:  Old Olive

other:  Spring Punch, Gleaming Ornaments Punch Pack, Real Red Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Square Dies

The inside has a cut pop out present in it!  I thought that this little box was the perfect thing to add to this Christmas card. 

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Yesterday was a busy day with the 3 Wood kids!  We played outside some.  It was another beautiful day out!  Last night I burnt the midnight oil stamping!  

This morning I'm up early to walk & get some things done before the kids get here!  I'll have all 6 of them today.  Tonight I'll have the 3 Wood kids a little later than normal.  When they go home I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping & cutting card stock again!

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Magnolia

Look at this beautiful card!  It is one that I made when I was in New York last month stamping with my team there!  This is one of the cards that (I think Dawn) designed for all of us to make.  It is just stunning in person! 

If you look closely you can see the Magnolia 3D Embossing Folder.  Talk about WOW- I love it!  And I hadn't ever used it yet.  It just really added to this card. 

The Magnolia's are stamped in Versamark, then I put Black Embossing Powder over it, heat set it with the Heat Tool & colored them with Aqua Painters & & ink refills.

stamp set:
card stock:
ink:
Stampin' Blends:
other:

I will get this updated with more info in the next day or so.

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Yesterday was a busy day with a house full of kids (Brayden, Brody, Drake & Ainslee).  Manda & Trey came to eat lunch with us & then they both had dentist appointments.  We were outside for awhile in the afternoon.  A it was a beautiful day out!!  When everyone was gone, I made a quick drive to Osky & right back.  I had to get a hog check deposited.  Then Deke & I went up to Nathan & Sarah's for a late supper in honor of Masen's 4th birthday!  It was a quite, but nice evening.  When we got home I burnt the midnight oil stamping!  

It was a short night, as we are up at 5:00 this morning to head out the door.  We will mark, sort & load hogs.  The semi is to be here at 6:00 to load them. Hopefully all goes well as Nathan & Sarah both have to be gone early this morning- so I need to get up there to get the kids.  I'll spend my day with Brayden, Masen & Ainslee.  Deke will chore after we get done with the hogs & then he is headed to Cedar Rapids for the day to take his parents to some dr appointments.  He'll chore & work late on the farm when he gets home.  And I'll be burning the midnight oil again stamping tonight, after the kids go home.  

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

SUSIE

Ride with Me- truck!

Look at this adorable RED TRUCK!!!  My downline Jackie made this card for our team meeting that we had when I was in New York last month with my group there.  

I just love this truck!  I think it is so cute!!  

How did she make the plaid?  
She used a ruler & the Dark Real Red Stampin' Blend & drew the lines!  Cool huh!

You can CLICK HERE TO SEE A SNOWMAN CARD I DID LAST YEAR where I drew lines like this to make a plaid!

stamp sets:  'Ride with Me' & 'Buffalo Check' background stamp
card stock:  Real Red, Basic Black & Whisper White
ink:   Black Memento, Smoky Slate
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Real Red, Light Smoky Slate, Light Basic Black
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Oval Framelits, Paper Snips (to cut out the truck), White Twine, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  They went with me to the Packwood Locker to pick up our meat.  We played outside for awhile after lunch, before they took a nap.  And then Brayden went to the pool with his friend Ty.   Last night I worked on stamping stuff!  I had hoped to get to stamp & work on swaps, but that didn't happen.

I'm up early this morning to stamp! Today is Masen's 4th birthday!!  The Seeley's will be here for part of the day too.  So we'll be busy! Tonight I have got to get alot of stamping done!

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

SUSIE

Sneak Peek!

I love this NEW bundle in the upcoming Holiday Catalog called- 'Perfectly Plaid'!  The stamp set is so cute & it has a coordinating tree punch to go with it!!  WOO HOO!! And you all know that I love punches.  

So this is a card that I made for my team swap when I went to New York last month.  I love the way it turned out!

I also used the new Come to Gather DSP- that coordinates with a fall suite.   I thought this DSP went well with these trees.  And you can't ever go wrong with a plaid of any type can you! 

Are you wondering where I got the star that is on top of the tree?  I used the Twinkle Builder Punch, with the Gold Foil  Sheet!

stamp set:  'Perfectly Plaid'- available on 9/4/19
card stock:

• Merry Merlot-
• Pretty Peacock-
• Whisper White-
• Gold Foil-

designer paper:  Come to Gather- available on 9/4/19
ink:  Pretty Peacock
other:  Pine Tree Punch- available on 94/19; Layering Circle Dies; 2 1/4" Circle Punch, Gold Metallic Pearls, Big Shot, Standard Platform, Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder; Timeless Label Punch, Old Olive/Pretty Peacock Reversible Ribbon, Twinkle Builder Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

So what do you think of this new bundle?  Are you as excited about it as I am?  I think that it is going to be super popular & it has endless possibilities!!  Are you adding it to your wish list?

If you stamped with me the past week/weekend, then you went home with a NEW Holiday Catalog!  If you are a long distance customer of mine- then you will be getting the Holiday Catalog in the mail by the end of the month!  The NEW Holiday Catalog begins on 9/4/19 to you to be able to order from it!

ALSO- many of you have asked if I'll be offering a product share for NEW Holiday Catalog products.  Yes I will be offering different product shares for you to be able to purchase in September!  I'll have information about these shares available to all of you that stamp with me at my September classes.  If you are a long distance customer & would like this information emailed to you- please contact me about it. 

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  Drake has been running a temp, so Manda took him to the dr & I had Brody, Trey, Masen & Ainslee for the day.  When the kids went home last night I worked on stamping stuff!

This morning I'm up early to work on stamping stuff before the kids get here.  I'll spend my day with Brayden, Masen & Ainslee today.  Tonight I'll be stamping!  I have some swaps I need to get done & mailed, plus I have my upcoming Iowa Inkers team meeting that I'll be working on projects for it too!  Deke is home to work on the farm all day. 

Gotta run.....I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A Little Lace

 

On this card- I stamped the flowers onto labels!  They are All Purpose Labels that measure 1 x 2.75" from our local Dollar General.  They come in the strip of 4 per sheet!! 

Didn't it turn out cool!

How do you do it?

1. Stamp onto the labels, using Memento ink.
2. Let it dry for a few minutes- as the labels are thin & certainly not card stock quality- but they work!
3. Color, using your Stampin' Blends.
4. Add Wink of Stella.
5. Peel back about 1" along the edge of the label backing.
6. Center onto your So Saffron card stock.that measures- 4 1/4 x 3".
7. Peel off backing & press your labels down to your card stock.
8. Add your Clear Fauceted Gems to the center of your flowers.

 Look- how fun!!  It is is a stand up easel card too!

 Here is what it looks like on the inside- when it is laying out flat.

This is one of the card that everyone at my August monthly classes made with me!


stamp set;  'A Little Something' & Artistic Textures
card stock:

• So Saffron- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 2 3/4 & 5 1/2"; 1" strip- stamp words onto & punch out using the Classic Label punch; 4 1/4 x 3"- adhere stamped flower/labels onto; 4 x 1/2"- stamp onto & adhere to inside of card to hold up the easel
• Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 1/2"; 3 1/2 x 4 3/4"
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of the card

ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark So Saffron
other:  Classic Label Punch, Clear Faceted Gems, Dimensionals, Wink of Stella

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Yesterday was a great day of stamping!  We had great hostesses & yummy treats!!  Everyone went home with 7 cute cards completed, plus their NEW Holiday Catalog in their hands!!  Darla & Norma were great help in making the day go smoothly!  A special thanks to Ruth for helping to set up!  And a special thanks to Rita for helping to clean up!

When I got home last night I made supper for Deke & then Manda came out to help me!  We made designed Masen's birthday invites!  His theme is Cars!  So we ended up finding some cute clip art, printed it onto our Whisper White card stock & then colored the cars with Stampin' Blends & fussy cut them out.  It turned out super cute!!  The invites are all cut, printed & assembled- other than I have to finish coloring in the cars & cut them out!!  I'll have to get them done today, so we can get them mailed out.  

Today I'll spend my day with all of the kids!!  Tonight I'll be placing orders & hopefully doing some stamping too- before I go to bed.

Gotta run......

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Birthday Goodness!

Look at this cute card!!  It is a fun pop up/slider card.  

I used the 'Birthday Goodness' stamp set on page 62 in the Annual Catalog!

Check out the NEW Eyelet Lace Embossing folder.  It is on page 199 in the Annual Catalog!

This is the slider on the inside.

It comes up when you open the card. 

This is another one of the cards that everyone joining me at my August monthly classes will get to make!

stamp set:  'Birthday Goodness'
card stock:

• Early Espresso- 4 1/4 x  5 1/2"; 2" strip; 2 3/4 x 3 3/4"
• Coastal Cabana- 4 x 11- score at 2 1/4 & 7 1/2"
• Whisper White- 2 1/2 x 3 1/2"; 4 x 2 3/4"- score at 3/4"; 2" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with 1 3/8" Scallop Circle punch

designer paper:  Follow Your Art DSP- 4 x 2"
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Crumb Cake, Light Smoky Slate, Light Flirty Flamingo, Light Daffodil Delight, Light Pool Party
other:  Eyelet Lace Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Standard Platform, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, Wink of Stella, Bermuda Bay Mini Striped Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tear & Tape

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Yesterday was a great day of stamping with 2 classes at our home!!!!  It was fun stamping with everyone that joined me.  I spent my evening picking up, packing & getting everything ready for today's 2 stamp classes.  I'm headed out to Hiawatha soon.  Darla & Norma are my 2 hostesses for today's classes.  I can't wait to see everyone, stamp & share!

Tonight when I get home Manda & I are gonna make Masen's birthday invites!!  

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

Good Morning Magnolia

Hello!
Today is a gorgeous card that I'm sharing with you for a simple Saturday card.  

You all know that I love black & white cards.  Check out this one!  I used the Good Morning Magnolia stamp set & only colored the Magnolia that I stamped in the center!  I CASED (copied) this card from my dear demonstrator friend- Sherry Peters that lives in Oklahoma.  

Are you stamping with me this weekend at my monthly classes?  If so- you'll be making this card!

stamp set:  'Good Morning Magnolia'
card stock:

• Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base
• Whisper White- 4x5 1/4"- for front; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside; 4 1/4" strip to cut stitched rectangle for the front

ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light & Dark Daffodil Delight; Light & Dark Old Olive
other:  Basic Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Die Cutting Machine, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Rectangle Dies

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We went to town yesterday morning to run errands & go to get some groceries.  When they went home I spent the rest of my afternoon/evening cutting card stock.

This morning I'm up early to finish getting everything ready for today's 2 stamp classes here at our home!  I look forward to stamping & sharing with all that are joining me!

Gotta run.......

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A snowman from Lots of Cheer!

Have you noticed the adorable snowman on page 69 in the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog?  This stamp set also has a pretty ornament, a bell wreath & some great words!

This card is gorgeous in person!  I love the colors of it & how it turned out.  

This is one of the cards that everyone joining me at my August monthly classes will be making! 

This card was hard to photograph, as I used the Noble Peacock Specialty DPS & coordinating Noble Peacock Foil Sheets on it.  I chose to use the Pretty Peacock color- as I thought that this design in it could be a snowflake!

Look at the little snowflakes that I added to it.  These are a NEW item in the upcoming Holiday Catalog, called Snowflake Sequins.  

This card is a fun dutch door fold card!! Check out how cute it is standing up!

So what do you think?  Do you agree that it is a pretty cool card?

stamp set:  'Lots of Cheer'
card stock:

• Pretty Peacock-  4 1/4 x 5 1/2"- for card base; 2 3/4 x 8 1/2- score at 4 1/4"-attach to card base to make the dutch door; 2 3/4 x 4"-outside layer around the snowman
• Whisper White- 4 x 5/14"- for inside of card- stamp greeting on it: 1" strip- stamp words onto & cut out using the Stitched Shapes Oval Die image; 2 3/4"- cut out using the Stitched Rectangle Die & then stamp snowman onto
• Noble Peacock Foil (Pretty Peacock)- 2 1/2 x 3 3/4"

designer paper:  Noble Peacock Specialty DSP- 4 x 2 1/2"
ink:  Black MementoStampin' Blends:  Lights Pretty Peacock, Light Smoky Slate, Light Pumpkin Pie, Light Pool Party
other:  Wink of Stella, Die Cutting Machine, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Rectangle Dies, Stitched Shapes Dies (oval), dimensionals, Liquid Glue, Snowflake Sequins (available after 9/4/19)

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Yesterday was a long day!!  We were up early & on the go all day long!  I was so sore & beat by the time we got to bed last night.  I think I have bruises everywhere.  Working with the pigs is so much work.  We sold big fat hogs yesterday morning & the got 653 baby piggies in yesterday afternoon.  I literally picked up every one of those baby pigs- as they didn't want to walk off of the ramp.  And then we went through them all- counting them & sorting them up for size.  So I picked up about 1/3 of them again!  Thankfully Manda came to our house to help me out with the kids.  Ainslee stayed in with her all afternoon, but the boys came out to help us sort & move the baby piggies around.  We were all hot & tired when we got done!

Here is a great picture of Deke with Brody, Trey, Drake & Masen!

Check out their smiles!

And you can also see how hot we all were too!!

Last night Masen & Ainslee stayed with us.  We went to Walkers for an ice cream cone, watched the Cub play baseball, played a couple of games & read a few books!  

Today Deke is home to work on the farm all day!  I'm up early to hopefully get some card stock cut before the kids get up.  I'll spend my day with Masen & Ainslee & then their great-grandparents from Missouri are gonna be here late this afternoon to keep them this weekend at Nathan & Sarah's home- as I have stamp classes all weekend long & I have LOTS to finish getting ready for yet tonight! 

Gotta run......

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

SUSIE

Ride with Me- little blue truck!

Check out this CUTE fall card!!  I used the NEW 'Ride with Me' bundle, along with the awesome NEW 'Birch' background stamp!

One of my favorite books that I have read to the boys is one called- The Little Blue Truck!  I would hate to even try to guess how many times I have read it.  But it is a great book.  So here is my version of that truck. 

I stamped the truck onto THICK Very Vanilla card stock, with my black Memento ink pad.  I then colored the truck using my Stampin' Blends.  

This shows the layout of the card a little better!  Isn't it cute!

This card is another one of the cards that everyone stamping with me at my August monthly classes will be making. 

stamp set:  'Ride with Me' & 'Birch' background

card stock:

• Blueberry Bushel- 4 1/4 x 8 1/2- score at 5 1/2'- for card base; 4 1/2 x 3"
• Terracotta Tile- 4 x 2 1/2"
• Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4"
• THICK Very Vanilla- 3 3/4 x 2 1/4"
• Crumb Cake-  4 x 2 3/4"

ink:  Black Memento

Stampin' Blends:  Light Night of Navy, Light Crumb Cake, Light Black, Light Smoky Slate, Light & Dark Calypso Coral

other: 3/8" Denim Ribbon, Clear Epoxy Droplet, DImensionals, Glue Dots, Die Cutting Machine, Magnetic Platform, Truck Ride Dies

You can click on the links below to see a couple other Little Blue Truck cards I have made.

•  https://stampwithsusie.blogspot.com/2019/06/the-little-blue-truck.html
•  https://stampwithsusie.blogspot.com/2019/06/another-little-blue-truck.html

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We played outside for alittle before lunch & after naps.  Last night Nathan & Steve helped Deke & I sort fat hogs that were in our big outside lots.  I worked on stamping stuff for awhile when we got in (after I made supper).  

This morning we are up at 5:30 to mark, sort & load hogs.  I'll then have Masen & Ainslee for the day/night.  Manda is coming out around noon to stay with them at our home, as we are getting new baby piggies again & I'll spend my afternoon helping Deke with them.  Once we get the baby piggies all unloaded- the 4 boys- Brody, Drake, Trey & Masen can come out to help us as we sort them up.  Tonight Masen & Ainslee will be spending the night with us.  Masen is calling it a sleep over.  He has plans to play games & watch a movie.  After they go to bed I will be cutting card stock, getting ready for the 4 stamp classes that I have this weekend.  

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