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Sunday, October 6, 2019

More Nature's Beauty!

Check out this fun card I made using the 'Nature's Beauty' fox.  And for the background I used the 'Birch' background stamp- which is one of my favorites!

We use to have a lot of fox around.  Now we see one every once in while.  

I wasn't sure how to color the fox........so googled it on the internet to see.
stamp set:  'Natures' Beauty', 'Birch Background' & 'Itty Bitty Birthdays'
card stock:
  • Early Espresso-
  • Crumb Cake- 
  • Whisper White-
ink:  Early EspressoStampin' Blends:  Dark Calypso Coral, Light & Dark Crumb Cake, Color Lifter
other:  Paper Snips (to flag the end of the word banner; Layering Stitched Shapes (circle), Dimensionals
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I stamped all day yesterday/night yesterday!!  And this morning I'm up to finish getting everything cut & packed up.  As today I have my monthly group in N. Liberty!  I have some fun projects for them to create & I look forward to seeing all of them that are joining me.  Dena is our hostess today!!  WOO HOO!

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

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Today is National Card Making Day!!!

Today is NATIONAL CARD MAKING DAY!!  
WOO HOO!!!!!!!  I hope you find some time sometime today to stamp & send a card or two to some special people in your life!  Send me a comment below & let me know if you are making a card toay!

I send out many cards each week, all year long!  know I had a whole pile of cards that I mailed out yesterday!  And I have some more to mail out today!

For today's blog post card, I made another card using the 'Natures Beauty' stamp set!   But it is totally different.....as I used the bunny this time instead of the deer that I posted yesterday. 

OH MY GOSH.......the scene that this card portrays is what I see when I look out my family room window.....we have bunnies everywhere!  They are so cute to watch & so pretty when you see them hoping around in the snow.  

Check out this Feels Like Frost DSP!  It is gorgeous!!  Each & every sheet is just stunning!  And then the back side of each sheet has beautiful Silver Foil/White images on it.  Each sheet of them are stunning too!  
I love this card.....what do you think?  

stamp sets:  'Natures Beauty' & 'Itty Bitty Christmas'
card stock:
  • Shimmery White- 4 1/4" strip-- cut out dies- Christmas Layers spray & Stitched Nested Label Dies
  • Seaside Spray- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
  • Crumb Cake- 4 1/4" strip- cut out Stitched Nested Die
designer paper:  Feels Like Frost- 4 x 2"
ink:  Early Espressoother:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Nested Label Dies, Christmas Layers Dies, Seaside Spray Metallic Ribbon, Aqua Painter, White Chalk Marker, Wink of Stella, Dimensionals, Glue Dots
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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  It was a little chilly out- but we played outside & they had fun!  When they went home I burnt the midnight oil stamping!  

I am home (alone I think)- all day today!  I have lots of stamping & cutting to get done!!  Last night I had good mojo, so I pray I have good mojo again today.

Tomorrow I kick off my first monthly October class.  WOO HOO!!  I can't wait!

ENJOY a SPECIAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, October 4, 2019

Nature's Beauty- deer

Don't miss out on this great stamp set called- 'Natures Beauty'!  It is on page 63 in the Holiday Catalog!  Plus for every 'Natures Beauty' stamp set that is purchased, Stampin' Up! will be donating $3.00 of each sales to go towards Mental Health Organizations. 

Check out this monochromatic card.  I think it turned our really cool!

I love this deer!  He is so real looking & there is so much detail in the drawing of it.  

I have this deer stamped, so that he is hiding behind the trees!
I used the Snowfall Accents Puff Paint, along with the Ice Stampin' Glitter to make the snow!

I added winter words on this card, but you could easily change the words & it would be used to be a great guy card, birthday, sympathy, etc.  

So what do you think!  I hope you like it as well as I do.

At my September classes I offered a free card kit to all of my customers that purchased this 'Natures Beauty' stamp set.  So this is one of the cards in the kit I created, that all of them will be picking up when they come to stamp with me this month at my October classes.

stamp set:  'Natures Beauty' & "Free Skate" (for the words & snowflakes)
card stock:
  • Crumb Cake- 5 1/2 x 5 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- for card base; 4 3/4 x 3"; 2" strip
  • Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of the card; 2 3/4 x 1"- fussy cut a wavy edge for the snow; 2 3/4 x 4"
designer paper:  Pressed Petals (woodgrain)
ink:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Balmy Blue
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Ovals Die, White Twine, Snowfall Accents Puff Paint, Ice Stampin' Glitter, Heat Tool, Aqua Painter, Sponge Brayer, Standard Platform, Woodland Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

How did I do it?
 1.  Stamp the deer directly onto the inside lid of the Woodland Embossing folder, using Early Espresso ink & run it through your Big Shot to Emboss it. 

2.   Using my Aqua painter I blended the "already inked deer image" to make him all brown.  Don't use too much water.  And you don't need to add more ink- as the ink on him will smear & you can blend it together to make him all brown. 
3.  Squishing ink into the lid of my Crumb Cake ink pad, to pick up the ink with your Aqua Painter & lightly add ink this to the lines on the birch trees- so that they stand out & show more.  NOTE:  Don't use too much water or ink. Less is better than too much!
4.  Squishing ink into the lid of my Balmy Blue ink pad, pick up the ink with your Aqua Painter & lightly add ink to the sky area- in between the trees. NOTE:  Again- don't use too much water or ink, as less is better than too much.  You can always add a little more, but you can't remove it if you get too much!
5.  Using my paper snips, I fussy cut along the top edge of a 2 3/4 x 1" piece to make it curved for the snow.  I then added the Snowfall Accents Puff Paint & the Stampin' Glitter- heat set it with my Heat Tool & had my fluffy snow on my card!  And it is ready to assemble, to complete my card.
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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We picked up Masen after school, I met Manda with Trey- so that the Seeley family could go get their flue shots.  When the Wood kids went home I made supper to take up to Deke's parents.  And then I stamped all night!  

Today Deke is home to work on the farm all day.  I'll spend my day with Masen & Ainslee.  I'll pick up the 3 Seeley boys after school & take them to their home & wait until Manda & Steve get home.  After the Wood kids go home, I'll spend my night again stamping!!! 

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

Thursday, October 3, 2019

A cute Monster Bash treat!

I used my Layering Circles dies & cut out this haunted house from the Monster Bash designer paper.   Doesn't that look cool & works perfectly!

This is one of the Halloween treats everyone coming to my upcoming Halloween Treats classes will be making. 
I used my Scalloped Tag Topper punch for the base & added a belly band around it.  This is a photo of it from the side!

I colored the windows of the haunted house & the moon with my So Saffron Stampin' Blend & then added some Wink of Stella over them for some sparkle!
This is the perfect size to hold candy or a little gift!

stamp set:  'Spooktacular Bash' for the words
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 2 x 11"- score at 4 3/4" & 6 1/4" & then punch both ends using the Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
  • Crushed Curry- 7 3/4 x 1/2"- score at 3/4, 2 3/4, 4 1/4 & 6 1/4"
  • Cajun Craze- 2 3/4" strip- cut out with Scalloped Circle Die
designer paper:  strip- cut out with Circle Die
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blend:  Dark So Saffron
other:  Crushed Curry Seam Binding Ribbon- 10', Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles Dies, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Black Dimensionals
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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids. We went to What Cheer to the bank in the morning & then played in the park for about an hour.  We love their playground there!  It was alot of fun.  Thankfully the rain held off until after lunch.  The twins FB game was rescheduled to next Wednesday.  So Deke & I delivered some stamp orders & then met old friends from years ago for supper at the Copper Lantern.  It was fun listening to them & remembering old times.

This morning Deke is up & home to work on the farm all day.  He hopes to get the nursery all powerwashed.  I'm up & off to Manda's.  I'll take the twins to school & then spend my day with Trey & Ainslee.  I will run to town at 3:10 to pick up Masen from school.  Tonight I'll be stamping!

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

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Boo To You

Check out this cute monster from the 'Boo to You' stamp set!!  His smile just makes me giggle!  He isn't scary- he is funny!  What do you think?  Don't you think he is cute too!

I colored him with my Stampin' Blends!

And I added some stars & a moon!
stamp set:  'Boo to You'
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold for card base; 2 1/2 x 2 3/4"
  • Pumpkin Pie- 1 1/4" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with the 1" circle punch
  • Crushed Curry-2 3/4" strip-to punch out moon & stars
  • Whisper White-2 1/4 x 2 1/2"; 4 x 5 1/4" for inside of the card
designer paper:  Monster Bash- 4 1/2 x 3 3/4"
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends: Light Night of Navy, Dark Crumb Cake, Light Smoky Slate, Dark Pumpkin Pie
other:  1" Circle Punch, Twinkle Builder Punch, Dimensionals
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Yesterday was a HOT & humid day.......the kids & I were were outside for awhile in the morning & awhile in the afternoon.  Everyone was gone about 30 minutes earlier than normal & Deke was powerwashing the grower, so I went to buy groceries.  I picked up a HyVee pizza to bake for our supper & spent the rest of the night putting away groceries!

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse.  I'm up early to sort some stamp boxes that came yesterday & then head to Manda's.  I'll take the 3 boys to school & then spend my day with the Masen & Ainslee.  The twins are suppose to have their last football game tonight.  But it sure sounds like we are gonna get alot of rain.....so we'll see if that ends up happening or not.  If they play football we'll go watch them.  We are then meeting some of our old friends (from Des Moines) that we haven't seen for several years.  They are gonna be down this way tonight & so we'll eat supper with them & catch up .  

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

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Gather Together

You know I love fall!  I love the colors, the air, the decor, etc......  And can you believe that today is the first day of October!!  Wow!  Fall is here on the calendar anyways!

So this card is a totally Susie card!  I used baby wipes to make the various colors in the leaves. 

What do you think of it?  
Here are the colors I used to make the leaves with the baby wipe-
  • Crushed Curry
  • Old Olive
  • Pumpkin Pie
  • Soft Suede

Check these out new products I used when making this card-
  • The Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder.  
  • The Ornate Frames Dies
  • The Gathered Leaves Dies
stamp set:  'Gather Together'
card stock:
  • Old Olive-
  • Cajun Craze-
  • Soft Suede-
  • Whisper White-
inks:  Soft Suede, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Ornate Frames Dies, Gathered Leaves Dies, Standard Platform, Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder, Linen Trim Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Darling Label Punch

How did I punch the corners of the white leaves?
I used the Darling Label Punch.  Check it out on page 94 in the Annual Catalog!
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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We were outside alot of the day, as our electricity was shut off due to some maintenance we were doing on the shed.  It was a warm & muggy day.  Thankfully there was a good breeze.  All the kids were here after school & enjoyed their oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!  I cleaned up around the shed outside when they left.  And then I worked on stamping stuff the rest of the night.  Deke worked late on the farm- getting ready for new baby piggies to come next week.  So we had a really late supper!

This morning we are up & on the go.  Deke is headed out to chore & spend the day moving pigs & powerwashing.  I'm off to town to Mandas.  I'll take the twins to school & spend my day with Trey & Ainslee.  Tonight I'll be stamping!

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

Monday, September 30, 2019

Boo To You!!

I LOVE this cute monster & I love this fun Halloween Treat project!

This box is one of the many projects everyone will be making with me at my upcoming Halloween Treats classes this month!

I used one of our Acetate boxes, made an inside liner for it & then decorated the outside of the box.  

I thought that this box would be perfect for many different types of treats......including candy, cash, gift card, pencils, etc.......


And this box would just have to be for Halloween.  You could just change the colors & the stamp set & it could be used for many different occasions! 
You can see the glare from the acetate box in this photo.  But isn't this cool!  I love the library books with this monster. 

stamp set:  'Boo To You' & 'The Raven' (words)
card stock:  
  • Pumpkin Pie- 5 3/4 x 10 1/4"- score 1/2, 1, 5 3/8 & 5 7/8- then turn & score at 1 1/2"
  • Soft Suede- 4 1/4" strip
  • Crumb Cake- 2" strip (stamp words on & die cut out)
  • Whisper White- 4 1/4" strip- (stamp monster onto & die cut out)
designer paper:  Monster Bash- 4 x 2 1/2"
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Blends: Light Smoky Slate, Dark Crumb Cake, Dark Daffodil, Dark Pumpkin Pie, Ivory
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Ornate Die, Stitched Label Dies, Acetate Box, dimensionals, Glue Dots, Simply Scored Scoring Tool
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Brayden's football game got cancelled due to the rain yesterday- so literally I stamped & did stamping bookwork all day/night.  I got caught up on alot- but still have many boxes left to get done in the next couple of nights.  Deke worked outside all day, moving pigs & powerwashing.  We are getting ready for new baby piggies that are coming in the next couple of weeks.
 
This morning we are both up early.  Deke is off to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to get some stamp things put away- that are all laid out in my family room (so that the room is ready for kids).  I'm then headed to Manda's, will take the boys to school & spend my day with Masen & Ainslee.  The other boys will ride the bus out after school. 

Tonight I'll be stamping!

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

Sunday, September 29, 2019

BUY 3 get 1 for FREE DSP special ends tomorrow- 9/30/19!

 Have you stocked up on the DSP this month with the awesome special that Stampin' Up! is offering?
Tomorrow- 9/30/19 is the last day of their special!!  So don't miss out!
 You can click on the link below to see my original post about this special!

 Here are the Designer Series Paper Packs included in the sale:




#149100 166 PERENNIAL ESSENCE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $11.50
#149443 166 SEE A SILHOUETTE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $11.50
#149481 167 COME SAIL AWAY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $11.50
#149484 165 MAGNOLIA LANE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $11.50
#149488 165 GARDEN LANE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $11.50
#149489 165 FOLLOW YOUR ART DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $11.50
#149497 165 WOVEN THREADS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $11.50
#149589 166 DINOROAR DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $11.50
#149592 166 BIRD BALLAD DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $11.50
#149500 167 PRESSED PETALS SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $14.50

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!
You can email me to place your order or order on line HERE!

Halloween Treats class projects.....


 I have them all created & love them all!!  

It is so hard to try to get 12 project photographed together- especially when several of them are boxes!

So here is a close up of my 12 Halloween projects.
  • Wooden/stand up Haunted House
  • 3 cards/envelopes- spooky dresser, stenciled trees/bats, flying bats
  • coffin box
  • acetate box- with monster
  • divided monster box
  • 2 curvy keepsakes boxes- a ghost & a pumpkin
  • candy bar box- with spider
  • mini milk carton- with various DSP patterns
  • haunted house DSP box
October 1st is the last day to RSVP for this class!  Are you signed up to join me & come create some fun Halloween projects?  I look forward to this fun class each year!  And I can't wait to share & stamp with everyone joining me!

Which project is your favorite?  

That is a hard questions......As I love the Wooden Haunted House!  But all of the projects are cute!!  There is a good variety of different projects, techniques & colors!  
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Yesterday I spent the whole day stamping!!  It was chilly & wet out- so it was a good day to be inside. 

Today Brayden is suppose to have a football game.  I was planning to go to it, as today is the first Sunday I've had off the past 3 weeks.  I assume with the rain- it will get rescheduled.  So guess we will see.  I have lots of stamping for my October monthly classes & Annual Holiday Extravaganza to get created......so I will be a stamping fool!  

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

Saturday, September 28, 2019

Spooky trees

I used the awesome new tree stencil from the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks.  Check it out on page 35 in the Holiday Catalog!

Does this card look spooky?  Probably not.....but it sure is a super cute card!!  

You could change the colors of it to brown or even just the words & it could be a card used for other occasions too!

This is another one of the cards that everyone will be making at my upcoming Halloween Treats Classes.  Are you joining me at one of my Halloween Treats Classes? 

Don't you like the So Saffron Vellum moon!   I think it looks great! 

And check out the 3 bats......I added the Clear Wink of Stella to them & they have a great shimmer to them!

stamp set:  'Wonderfully Wicked'
card stock:
  • Smoky Slate-  5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" for card base; 5 1/2 x 3"- for trees; 2 1/2" strip- stamp words & cut out with die
  • Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 1"- score at 3/8" & 1 1/4"; 2 3/4" strip for die; 5 1/2 x 3 1/4"
  • Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card; 1" strip- stamp bats onto & fussy cut out with Paper Snips
  • Perennial Essence Vellum card stock- (So Saffron) 2 1/2" strip
ink:  Black Memento
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Ornate Frames Dies, 2" Circle Punch, Monster Bash Enamel Shapes (Gray circles), Wink of Stella, Black Dimensionals, Basic Pattern Decorative Masks (Trees), Sponge Brayer, Paper Snips (to fussy cut out the bats)
And here is the inside words......and the bat......cute huh!
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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  When they went home I worked on stamping for my upcoming Halloween Treats Classes!

I am home all day today- other than running to town to the grocery store real quick.  I hope I have good mojo & get lots of stamping done!!!  

Wishing you a SPECIAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Friday, September 27, 2019

NEW- Style 3D Embossing Folders Now Available!

Here is some more great news........
 
All Embossing Folders that are shown in the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog (whether new or returning) are now available to order in the new style:
  • TUFTED 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER- #151785
  • CORRUGATED 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER- #151811
  • LAYERED LEAVES 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER- #152321

Purple Posy Is Here!

I am EXCITED!!  Stampin' Up! just announced that the Purple Posy Classic Stampin’ Pad and Purple Posy Classic Stampin Ink Refill is now available to order!  Woo Hoo!!

You may now also purchase the 2019–2021 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pads (includes all five of the 2019–2021 In Colors)!!
  • Purple Posy Classic Stampin’ Pad- #150084
  • Purple Posy Classic Stampin’ Ink Refill- #150091
  • 2019–2021 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pads- #150087
PURPLE POSY CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
NOTE:  If you ordered the 2019-2021 In Color Bundle from me in July (minus the Purple Posy ink pad & ink refill)- we will add these to your next order!

A Snow Front - wooden tag!

I found some cute wooden tags at our local Dollar General Store & stamped on them!!  Stamping on wood is something I don't think I had ever done before. 

It was easy!! 

NOTE:  I did learn that when you press the stamp down onto the wood- you do want to hold it down with pressure for a few seconds- so that that ink will absorb into the wood. 

This is a fun tag that I made for my nephew & his fiances' couples bridal shower bag gift. 

I used the 'Snow Front' stamp set, along with the 'Make a Difference' alphabet stamp set.    This 'Make a Difference' stamp set has the alphabet & the numbers both it in! 
This 'Snow Front' stamp set is just totally awesome!!  It is a stamp set with endless possibilities!  It is definitely a stamp set that has all seasons in it. 
stamp sets:  'Snow Front' & 'Make A Difference'
card stock:  NONE
inks:  Early Espresso, Garden Green
This is what it looks like hanging on their gift bag.  I told them that they could use it as a Christmas ornament on their tree!
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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  Trey, Ainslee & I ran to Osky to deposit a hog check.  We played for awhile outside when we got home.  The 4 other boys rode the bus here.  We played outside a bit- it was just a gorgeous day!  I took supper up to Deke'e parents & then worked on stamping stuff all night.  

Today I'll spend my day with Masen & Ainslee.  Tonight we were suppose to go racing in Memphis, but the rescheduled them due to the predicted rain.  So I hope I get lots of stamping done tonight & tomorrow for my upcoming October classes. 

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

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Halloween- spooky ghost!

I love fall & I like Halloween!!  There are tons of cute Halloween products in the Holiday Catalog!!   I have used this drawer card layout many times over the year!  It is fun to change it up a bit, using current products!

Check out this one that I made yesterday.  I think it turned out cute!!  
So what do you think?

stamp sets:  'Wonderfully Wicked'- (Spider Web); 'The Raven' (Words); 'Spooktacular Bash' (Mummy); 'To Every Season' (bat)
card stock:
  • Basic Black- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"for card base; 1 x 3 3/4"(x3)-for drawers
  • Whisper White- 4x4"- for inside words to be stamped on; 2" strip- to stamp mummy onto & fussy cut out; 2" strip to punch out large ornament & cut to make 2 ghosts
  • Pumpkin Pie- 2 1/2 x 3/8"- stamp words onto & snips ends using Paper Snips 
  • Smoky Slate- 3/4" strip- stamp bat onto & fussy cut out with Paper Snips
inks: Black Memento, White Craft
Stampin'Write Marker:  Black
other:  Everyday Label Punch, Frosted Epoxy Droplets, Paper Snips, Large Ornament Punch, Dimensionals, Sponge, Monster Bash Enamel Shapes (small black circles for ghost & mummy eyes)

So I was wanting a ghost.....and there aren't any current ghost stamp images.  I searched the Annual & Holiday Catalogs to try to find something I could use to make a ghost.  So check out below what I came up with & how I made this ghost!
 I used the Large Ornament punch & cut off part of it- making 2 ghosts out of it! 
Look at how I did it!
And then I used the smallest black Enamels from the Monster Bash Enamel Shapes for the ghosts eyes & I drew his mouth with my Basic Black Stampn' Write Marker.

If you have any questions about this......don't hesitate to contact me!
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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  Last night we went to Brody & Drakes' football game.  And then we went to Nathan & Sarah's home for supper.  It was late when we got home.  I did a few things & we called it a night.

Image may contain: 2 people, including Amanda Seeley, people smiling, child, tree and outdoor
 Drake & Brody

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to Ottumwa for a meeting.  I'm up early & headed to Manda's.  I'll take the boys to school & then spend my day with Trey & Ainslee.  Tonight I have LOTS of stamping to get done!

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

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Gather Together!

Here is a cute jar mug that I decorated for fall- to give as gifts.

I thought that this mug was perfect for holding almost anything- including your stampin' supplies- like your glue, bone folder, paper piercing tool, etc.  

I found these jars at the Dollar Tree, while I was there looking for something else.  
 Check out how pretty this leaf is!  I stamped it using Pretty Peacock ink, onto Pretty Peacock card stock!! 

Do you see the sparkle on the leaf?  I used a Champagne Shimmer Paint Alcohol Spray on it to make it sparkle!
 I love these colors together for fall!  And the Pretty Peacock new In Color is one of my favorites!  It just goes with so many different colors!  Doesn't it just look great here!

stamp set:  'Gather Together' & 'Tiny Keepsakes' (for the word)
card stock:  Pretty Peacock, Cajun Craze & Whisper White
designer paper:  Come To Gather DSP
ink:  Pretty Peacock
other:  Come To Gather Ribbon Combo pack (Cajun Craze twine), Gathered Leaves Die, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Mini Curvy Keepsakes Box Die, Layering Circles Die, dimensionals, glue dots
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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We played outside for awhile in the morning & again in the afternoon.  Last night I worked on stamping stuff.

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse.  I'm up early to head to Manda's.  I'll take the 3 Seeley boys to school & then spend my day with Masen & Ainslee.  The other 4 boys will ride the bus here after school.  

Tonight the twins have a football game.  And then I hope to stamp!

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