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Wednesday, October 31, 2012

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

Happy Halloween everyone!!

This is a cute framed project that I made.  It isn't an orginal, but I don't know where I saw it to begin with.  It was created with inspiration from the Spooktacular Printers Tray that SU! was offering to new recruits & recruits during their August promotion. 

'Toxic Treats'
cs:  Basic Black, Tangerine Tango, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso (for pumpkin stem)
Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Paper & First Edition Specialty Designer Paper
ink:  Black Stazon
supplies:  Small Oval punch, 3/4" Circle punch, Large Oval punch, Googlies, Retired Bat punch- that is on the clearance rack right now!

The squares are 2"x2".
The frame is 5"x7".

Hope you all have a special day!
Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

 CHECK OUT THIS......
This is a photo was taken yesterday at our Stampin' UP! Distribution Center in Riverton, Utah.  LOTS of boxes of the stamp orders that they are packing from orders that got placed on Monday for their Spooktacular Stamp SALE! WOW!!!  IT was a recording breaking day- but I don't know any numbers yet.  If they share that info I will share it with you too!!
Thanks for all of your orders!
Maybe one of the boxes shown is one of ours?
Stampin' UP! is awesome!

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

'Bootiful Occasions'

Good morning!  Someone at Founders shared this idea.  I think it is adorable.  It has been on many blogs- so obviously lots of us liked it!!  I used it as one of my STYC projects.

'Bootiful Occasions'
cs:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie
ink:  Black Stazon
markers:  Pumpkin Pie & Old Olive
supplies:  2 1/2" Circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Ticket Duo Builder punch, Rhinestones, Linen Thread, Paper Snips
other:  Sucker & Kraft coffee filters, permanent Black Sharpie marker
 What a cute witches broom!!

WOW- Yesterdays 15% off stamp set- "Spooktacular" Sale was awesome!!
Thanks to everyone that placed orders.
You got a great deal from SU!
And you will have lots of fun creating with your new stamp sets!

I had a fun day with the twins yesterday.
OH my GOSH- they turned 14 months old....where does time go?
Photo: 14 months already & totally "Batty for Mommy!!" <3
I have to tell you....
I didn't know whether to laugh or cry- as keep my cell phone on the shelf in the family room (3rd one up).
Guess that is too low now, as Brody got my phone while I ran in to go to the bathroom.
He called Nathan & Papa Deke.
Deke sure hurried home from the office, but we had him worried for nothing.
My cell phone is now on the 4th shelf up. 
LOL

 Last night Nathan & Brayden were here.
It is always great to see them.
Nathan had a bad weekend of racing with rolling his car on the last lap to the checkered flag on Saturday night.
Then  he borrowed a friends car to race on Sunday night.
AND he hit a deer & destroyed the front end of his truck on the way home.
Poor guy!
He has Parent-Teachers Conferences this week- so he text me yesterday & asked if I could cut his hair.
Sure-  a fresh short hair cut, he needed one.
Especially since he is a high school principal, he needs to look good.
(Ok- doesn't that sound like a mom.) 
And they got to eat supper with us too- which was great!

Tonight we sell hogs.....when the twins leave I'll change clothes & be a farmer out helping Deke!

My heart aches for all of my friends & family that live in the path of Hurricane Sandy.
They are all in my thoughts & prayers.

Hope you have a great day!!
Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Monday, October 29, 2012

Wheels are discounted today too!!

YIPEE!! 15% off

15% off STAMPS TODAY ONLY!!!

This means all stamps in the current catalogs including:
    • Background stamps
    • Personalized name stamps
    • Cookie press stamps
    • Single stamps- including the new ones!!
This DOES NOT include:
    • Hostess sets
    • Bundled stamp sets
    • Digital stamp brush sets
  • There is no minimum purchase, and no limit to the number of stamps you can order.
  • Email me, call me or order directly on line yourself at:  www.susiewood.stampinup.net

    Happy Shopping!

    Googly Ghouls for Halloween!

    Good morning!

    Happy Monday!!  
    Wow....... busy day yesterday.  We went campaigning in the morning with my sister (Beckie), brother-in-law (Dan) & Deke- for her running for Keokuk County Auditor position.   Then spent from 2 pm to almost 8 pm cleaning the place I held my STYC at on Saturday.  Man.....it was a mess!  I just walked out the door Saturday night behind the last gals to leave & didn't do any cleaning up.  Glad it is all done now.  Next I have to get all of my supplies/punches/etc put away in it's home in my stamp studio.

    This is another card that we did at my STYC.  I just love this 'Googly Ghouls' stamp set & have used it TONS!  

    'Googly Ghouls'
    Ghoulish Googlies Designer Kit (the oval that Frankenstein is stamped on)
    cs:  Basic Black, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie
    Polka Dot Parade Designer Paper
    ink:  Black Stazon
    marker:  Old Olive
    supplies:  Big Shot, Spider Web embossing folder, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Window Frames Collection Framelits, dimensionals, Decorative Label punch, Googlies, Brights Glimmer Brads, paper snips
    Looking forward to seeing my boys any minute.  Grandma is pooped today from preparing & doing STYC & going 100 mph lately.  We may just chill today- although I have 2 workshops this week that I need to get figured out & prepare for them too sometime soon.  I had great mojo last week- hope it is still there for this week.  

    Hope you have a fantastic week!!
    Happy Stamping!
    ENJOY!
    SUSIE

    Sunday, October 28, 2012

    Christmas tree......so cute!

    GOOD MORNING!

    WOW- we all survived Stamp 'Til You Cramp!  I think!!  I know I did......but I am telling you I'm tired & sore!!!

    What an AMAZING day yesterday was spent with so many friends -old ones & new ones!  I am so happy that so many joined me for a fun filled day of stamping!!!  Everyone went home with TONS & TONS of ideas!  They definitely got their moneys worth!!  I took my camera & was too busy to even think about getting it out & taking pictures.  BUMMER!
      
    Here is a simple card that everyone made yesterday.  This is one of 4 cards made with the awesome set- 'Scensational Season', plus we also made a cute little box that coordinates for them to put them into.  I will post them in the next few days- so stay tuned.

    At convention last July Dawn shared this ribbon technique.  She used the Ornament punch.  I thought it was so cool & knew right away that I was going to be sharing her technique with my customers using this set.  This is a simple card.  The gals yesterday had the choice to add embossing folders to theirs if they wanted too & wow- they were beautiful!

    'More Merry Messages'
    cs:  Real Red, Gumball Green, Whisper White, Summer Starfruit
    ink:  Gumball Green
    supplies:  Big Shot, Holiday Collection Framelits, Gumball Green Stitched ribbon, 1/2" Scallop Dots ribbon, dimensionals

    We had a birthday party & a wedding reception last night.   We made it to Mark Sheetz's 60th Birthday Party.  Mark is Brayden's other Papa that had a bad heart attach in May.  We are blessed he is still with us & thrilled that we could all join him in celebrating this birthday party this year.  He is an amzing man & we think the world of him!!!!  I know that Brody & Drake think of him as their Papa Mark too- he is so good with them & we all love spending many nights together each year racing! 

    We didn't make it to Makenzie & Fletcher's wedding reception.  Sad we didn't.  She too is someone special. When our kids were young I had an in home daycare & Makenzie was one of my little girls.  I'll make her a special wedding card & mail it & their gift to them.  

    Brayden came home with us tonight to spend the night.  He was one pooped little guy & fell asleep when I was reading his night time books to him.  He had a big weekend with lots of family here for Papa Mark's party.

    Nathan raced in Memphis, Missouri last night.  This is my favorite track to go to.  I love racing down there.  I was bummed I couldn't make it.  He won his heat!!  And he was racing in the main for 1st & 2nd with Cook for the lead & got bumped & barrel rolled 4 times.  THANK GOD he is OK!  The car isn't......but they can be fixed or replaced.   I saw a picture of his car this morning.  Good thing I wasn't there.  I would have had a heart attack myself.  It is terrible- here it is.  I think that Nathan had his guardian angel on his shoulder. 
     
    We are off soon to do some campaigning with my sister Beckie Appleget that is running for Keokuk County Auditor.  We are headed to Keota to the Fireman's breakfast & then to the Tri-County FFA breakfast.  I will then go clean up & pack up from yesterday's stamp camp.  I'm not looking forward to that......it was a disaster when just walked out the door last night.  I know I'll be there for hours.

    I hope you have a great day!!
    Happy Stamping!
    ENJOY!
    SUSIE   

    Saturday, October 27, 2012

    Mittens gift card holder.......

    GOOD MORNING!!

    YIPEE!!  I finished cutting card stock about 2 this morning & got a couple hours of sleep.  
    • I'm cooking up a storm now.
    • Have everything packed up & sitting by the door.
    • Need to load everything into my car. 
    • And head out the door soon to my Fall Stamp 'Til You Cramp!
    Here is a cute gift card holder that the gals will be making today.


    UPDATE:
     'Make a Mitten' & ''Greetings of the Season'
    cs:  Night of Navy, Bashful Blue & Whisper White
    ink:  Night of Navy, Bashful Blue
    supplies:  Whisper White Sweater Trim, 2 1/2" circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Mitten Builder punch, dimensionals, sticky strip
    Hope you all have a fantastic day!
    Happy Stamping!
    ENJOY!
    SUSIE

    Friday, October 26, 2012

    A "SPOOKTACULAR" ONE DAY ONLY SALE!!!

    Keep on scrolling down to see another one of my circle 'Snow Flurry" cards that I posted today!!
     
    WOW!!  Stampin' UP! just announced this unbelievable sale!!
    Save the date!! 
    Monday, October 29th, 2012
    This is a Stampin' Up! Sale that you WON'T want to miss!!  
    For one-day ONLY, get 15% off ALL Stampin' Up! stamps!! 
    • Starting at 12:00 AM (MT) and ending at 11:50 PM (MT), almost every stamp we sell will be 15 percent off.
    This means all stamps in the current catalogs including
      • Background stamps
      • Personalized name stamps
      • Cookie press stamps
      • Single stamps- including the new ones!!
    This DOES NOT include
      • Hostess sets
      • Bundled stamp sets
      • Digital stamp brush sets

  • There is no minimum purchase, and no limit to the number of stamps you can order.
  • MORE Single Stamps NOW AVAILABLE!







    Another Circle ''Snow Flurry' card

    Good morning!

    Wow.....here is another one of my 'circle Snow Flurry' die cards that we will be doing at STYC.  I posted the other one yesterday.  I didn't realize that the Clear Circle die I used to cut this out with is retired until I went to type up my post yesterday morning......and I can't believe that I did this.  But they are all cut now & so we will still be doing them at my stamp camp anyways.

    'Greetings of the Season'
    cs:  Night of Navy, Whisper White
    Silver Glimmer 12x12 Paper
     ink:  Night of Navy
    supplies:  Big Shot, Snow Flurry Bigz die,  Basic Rhinestones, glue dots, dimensional

     It is really pretty isn't it!

    Well- only a few hours of sleep again last night.  I still have 4 more cards & a box to get cut for STYC.
    I hope to get some of that done this morning before the twins get here.
    Tonight will be another late night.......but everyone joining me on Saturday is going to LOVE their projects!
    As soon as the twins leave tonight Deke & I will go over & set up tables/chairs, etc at the STYC location.
    And then we will get food started too & pack everything up.
    I will finish cutting whatever I have left before I go to bed tonight.

    Gotta run......
    Have a wonderful day!
    Happy Stamping!
    ENJOY!
    SUSIE

    Thursday, October 25, 2012

    A circle SNOW FLURRY!

    Good morning!
    Today I want to share a pretty Snow Flurry die (circle) card.
    I've been cutting so many beautiful snowflakes out of the Silver Glimmer Paper & just could throw that image away......so this is one of the cards I created with it.
    'Greetings of the Season'
    cs:  Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White
    Silver Glimmer 12x12 Paper
     ink:  Elegant Eggplant
    supplies:  Big Shot, Snow Flurry Bigz die, 1/2" circle punch, Basic Rhinestones, glue dots, dimensional
    This is another one of my Stamp 'Til You Cramp projects.

    OPPS......I bet you are wondering how I made the circle.
    Well- I used a product that was retired & didn't realize that until I went to type up this post, as I was looking up the name of the product in the catalog to let you know what I used.
    I used the Clear Circle die & see- it fit perfectly!
    Oh my gosh.....I never do that!!
    I can't believe it- I'm sorry!!
    BUT everything is already cut for this card- so we'll be making it anyways.
    (And I made another one with a different layout using the same Clear Circle & Snow Flurry dies-which I will post tomorrow.)
    I am wondering if the Scallop Circle or the Scallop Square dies that are still available would have worked too.
    I'll have to try it sometime & let you know.   
    Have a great day!
    Happy Stamping!
    ENJOY!
    SUSIE

    Wednesday, October 24, 2012

    Here are the boys playing outside today!!!

     
    What a beautiful day today!!
    The boys had fun playing outside.
    Brayden, Brody & Drake

    'Evergreen' Iuminary card

    Good morning!
    Here is an luminary card.  It is one of my Stamp 'Til You Cramp projects. 

    'Evergreen' & Christmas Lodge'
    cs:  Old Olive, Whisper White, Soft Suede, Real Red, Vellum card stock, Champagne Glimmer Paper
    ink:  Soft Suede, Old Olive
    supplies:  Big Shot, Window Framelit, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Basic Pearls (colored with a red sharpie marker), Soft Suede 3/8" Taffeta ribbon, 1/8" Real Red Taffeta ribbon, 1/8" Old Olive Taffeta ribbon, Faucet Button, dimenesinals, glue dots, Merry Minis punch pack

    This is the front of the card when it is closed.
     Here it is opened up- it is an easel card.
    AND then you set a little battery tea light behind it & it shines through the vellum.
    It is very pretty!
     
    Ok.....running late.
    I have all 3 boys today.
    And will be burning the midnight oil again cutting lots more card stock.
     
    Have a great day!
    Happy Stamping!
    ENJOY!
    SUSIE

    Tuesday, October 23, 2012

    A Winter 'Bootiful Occasions'

    Good morning!
    I was at a stump at first in trying to figure out a layout using this stamp.  BUT I sure like my outcome!  I think it turned out very cute!!  But then again it has glitter on it & just love the bling!  

    'Bootiful Occasions'
    cs:  Baja Breeze & Whisper White
    ink:  Basic Gray
    marker:  Baja Breeze
    supplies:  Big Shot, Northern Flurry embossing folder, Baja Breeze Seam Binding ribbon, 2 way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, dimensionals, glue dot
     This is another one of my cards that we'll be doing at my upcoming Stamp 'Til You Cramp!

    I still have LOTS of cutting to do!!
    WOW- I sure have tons of cute projects for everyone to make that will be joining me to stamp on Saturday!
    I am EXCITED & can't wait to share......

    We sell hogs tonight- so will go out & help Deke when the boys leave.
    THEN it will be back to cutting!

    Have a great day!
    Happy Stamping!
    ENJOY!
    SUSIE

    Monday, October 22, 2012

    'No Peeking' gift set!

    Good morning!
    Here is a set of projects that everyone at Stamp 'Til You Cramp will be doing on Saturday.
    It is a cute little gift box, 4 tags & a gift card.
     'No Peeking' & 'Stylin Snowfolk (for the scarp on the deers eyes)
    cs:  Baja Breeze, Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Soft Suede, Whisper White
    Snow Festival Designer Paper
    ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Basic Gray, Gumball Green
    markers
    supplies:  Big Shot, Fancy Favor Box, Two Tags die,Decorative Label punch, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Rhinestones (colored red with Sharpie magic marker), 1 3/8" Circle punch, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, dimensionals, glue dots, Paper Snips
     This is a close up of the gift card.
    Cute little deer isn't he?
    Check out the inside.
    Here is the little gift box.
    The top is made with designer paper & also the die I used for the bottom of the box.
    I love the tags too!

    I didn't go to the races yesterday- just couldn't give up time preparing for STYC.
    Everyone else in my family went.
    Nathan got 3rd- which is good!
    Here is a picture of Papa with the 3 boys!
    Photo: #52's biggest fans! :)
    Precious!
    Brayden, Brody,  Papa Deke & Drake

    Ok.......back to work!!
    Have a great Monday!
    Happy Stamping!
    ENJOY!
    SUSIE

    Sunday, October 21, 2012

    'Snowflake Soiree'.......such a beautiful set!

    Good morning!
    Here is another 'Snowflake Soiree' card using the new Illuminate Glimmer Watercolor Stampin' Pad.  This card is done with the technique called triple stamping- with 3 layers on top of each other & colored layers in between.  It is another one of my upcoming Stamp 'Til You Cramp projects.

    'Snowflake Soiree'
    cs:  Whisper White, Midnight Muse
    ink:  Midnight Muse, Basic Gray, Illuminate Glimmer Watercolor Stampin' Pad
    supplies:  XL Oval punch, Decorative Label punch, Midnight Muse Stitched ribbon, dimensionals, glue dot
     This is an easel card.......cool huh!!  Don't you like how it opens up!

    WOW- I had a great time stamping with Alyce & Vicky & their friends yesterday.
    It is so fun to share my love of stamping!
    Is is great to see old customers & meet new ones too! 
    I am sure they all learned some new things & had tons of fun doing it.

    YIPEE!
    Nathan had a great night of racing.
    He won his heat!!  
    And he got a very close 2nd in the main.
    (Had we not had 3 cautions he would have won it!)
    This qualifies him for an outside front row spot for tonight's race.
    Hope he has good luck tonight as I think this will be last race of the 2012 racing season.
    The boys had fun & were so good- all 3 of them!!
    Brayden is a great big helper with the twins.
    They all love each other- that is very obvious! 
    So cute!
    And they all like race cars too.

    I'm off to stamp now.
    I have TONS of stamping to do for my Stamp 'Til You Cramp projects.
    I pray that I have good mojo.
    I'll decide later if I'm going to go with everyone else to the races tonight or if I have to stay home to stamp.

    Have a fabulous day!
    Happy Stamping!
    ENJOY!
    SUSIE

    Saturday, October 20, 2012

    SNOWFLAKES!!

    Good morning!

    Here is a very simple, but elegant snowflake card.  It is amazing to me how beautiful the new Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stampin' Pad is.  I love the look of it when stamped here onto the Whisper White card stock.  I loved it too when I stamped it on the Midnight Muse too.  (See the snowflake card I posted on 10/15/12.)   

    'Snowflake Soiree'
    cs:  Whisper White, Midnight Muse
    ink:  Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stampin' Pad, Midnight Muse
    supplies:  Large Pearl, Midnight Muse Stitched ribbon, glue dot, dimensionals

    I am doing 2 cards at my upcoming Stamp' Til You Cramp using this stamp set & the Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stampin' Pad.  This simple/elegant card is one of them.
    I'm off soon to stamp with Alyce & Vicky at their stampin' party!
    They have several friends coming & I can't wait to share with all of them.
    Then late this afternoon we are headed to Donnellson!
    I hope that Nathan has good luck tonight.
    We'll be there to cheer him on!!
    Go #52!!
    Hope you have a great day!
    Happy Stamping!
    ENJOY!
    SUSIE

    Friday, October 19, 2012

    A beautiful ornament!!

    Good morning!

    Here is a beautiful ornament that I made.  It is one of my Stamp 'Til You Cramp projects that everyone attending will be making!  I've been cutting the pieces for it......oh my gosh- there are tons of them!! 


    Nope no stamping.....on this project.  But it is all Stampin' UP! (R) products!  This ornament is similar to the one on the front of the Holiday Catalog.

    cs:  Marina Mist, Whisper White 
    Silver Glimmer paper (12x12)
    supplies:  Big Shot, Holiday Ornaments framelits, Snow Flurry Bigz die, Faucet Buttons, Large Pearl, Whisper White Organdy ribbon, White Twine, 1 3/8"Circle punch, 2 1/2" Circle punch
    To put it all together I used- Tombow glue, snail adhesive & a hot glue gun.
     I love the sparkle & the bling!

    It has been a busy week with lots of stamping every spare minute I can find.
    I'm gaining on creating projects for my upcoming Stamp 'Til You Cramp!
    WOW- everyone attending will leave with TONS of ideas that I have to share with them!
    I can't wait- but I still have LOTS MORE TO DO to get ready for this big annual event.
    Thankfully I have one more week to cram in getting ready for this!

    Last night I enjoyed a trip to Iowa City with my husband.
    We delivered lots of stamps on the way up & back.
    We got to visit a bit with a few friends along the delivery stops.
    (THANKS Jenny T. for our Halloween chocolate treats you made for both of us!)
    Then we did a little shopping for new shoes, belt & socks for Deke.
    (He has to dress up for all of his meetings- which has been ALOT lately!)
    And we went to Texas Road House for supper. 
    (We don't eat out very often- so this was a treat!)

    I have a big workshop tomorrow with Alyce & Vicki & their friends- can't wait!
    They have lots of friends coming & I can't wait to meet them & share.
    We are all EXCITED!!

    AND then tomorrow night we will all be headed to Donnellson to the races!
    Wishing Nathan tons of luck!
    We'll be there to cheer him on. 
    We have a box seat- so it shouldn't be too cold for us.
    I know the Brayden & the twins are excited about getting to go too.
    This might be our last race for the 2012 season.
    Nathan plans to race next weekend too- but I can't go because I have my STYC.

     Ok- gotta run......
    Have a great day!!
    Happy Stamping!
    ENJOY!
    SUSIE

    Thursday, October 18, 2012

    A snowflake scrapbook layout!

    Good morning!

    Here is a pretty 12x12 scrapbook page layout that everyone at Sharlene's Stampin' Party made.  It is a CASE (Copy and Share Everything) that someone at Founders shared on the table in our gathering room, with a few little changes.  I love it!!  Again- more snowflakes & glitter- how could it not be pretty!  I love Midnight Muse.....it goes with everything!  It is just so elegant.

    'Greetings of the Season' & 'Snowflake Soiree'
    cs:  Crumb Cake, Midnight Muse, Whisper White
    Silver Glimmer 12x12 paper
    Comfort Cafe Designer Paper
    ink:  Cherry Cobbler & Midnight Muse
    supplies:  Big Shot, Snowflake die, Cherry Cobbler Tulle, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4"Scallop Circle punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack (circle), dimensionals, glue dots,

    Look at the Tulle with the Snowflake punched out in the middle of it.
    So pretty with the Silver Glimmer Snowflakes made with the die.
    Now to find time to scrapbook & get some pictures on my pages. 
    I have been busy working on Stamp 'Til You Cramp projects every spare minute I have.
    Registration closed yesterday for this & I have a nice sized group of stampers that are coming to spend their whole day stamping with me!
    I can't wait to share......just have LOTS & LOTS to do before then.

    Tonight I have a date with my hubby as he needs some things from Kohl's.
    We have cash back from a few weeks ago when I had to replace my vaccum, so will get new shoes for him.
    We are going to deliver stamp orders along the way- to & from, eat supper & then do a little shopping.
    I'm not a shopper & neither is he- so it won't take us long. 
    And I'll be back in my studio creating as soon as we get home.

    Happy Stamping!
    ENJOY!
    SUSIE

    Wednesday, October 17, 2012

    A little pumpkin treat!

    Good morning!

    Here is a cute little pumpkin treat that everyone at my October workshops get to make.  It has a sucker in it- for the stem.

    'Teeny Tiny Wishes'
    cs:  Pumpkin Pie & Whisper White
    ink:  Pumpkin Pie
    supplies:  Oval punch, sponge, Word Window punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, glue dots & Stitched Gumball Green ribbon


    Have a great day!!!
    ENJOY!
    Happy Stamping!
    SUSIE

    Tuesday, October 16, 2012

    'Frosty Friends'......love these guys!

    Good morning!  

    WOW- a busy day yesterday.  My Aunt Virginia spent the day with the twins & me- which we enjoyed!  We'll have to have her come again.  We made chocolate chip/oatmeaal cookies, got to play outside, go on a walk & swing- what a beautiful day!

    Then all of our kids came for supper last night.  Not often do we all get together anymore with everyone's busy schedules- so this was a treat!  For supper we had tenderized pork steaks (in mushroom gravy), mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans (with bacon of course) & grapes were enjoyed by all.  All of the boys- big to little had seconds- so guess that is a sign that they liked it!

    Here is another card that my customers will be doing at my October workshops.  
    These little guys are precious!!  
    I love snowflakes & snowmen. 
     Sparkles & a fun fold!!
    Isn't this a pretty Christmas card!

    'Frosty & Friends' & 'Greetings of the Season'
    cs:  Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy & Whisper White
    Snow Festival Designer Paper
    ink:  Black Stazon pad
    Various markers
    supplies:  Big Shot, Northern Flurry Embossing folder, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, White Organza Ribbon, glue dot, Crystal Effects

    We are selling piggies tonight- so I will be putting on my farmer clothes & heading out the door as soon as the twins leave.

    Hoping everyone has an amazing day today!
    Happy Stamping!
    ENJOY!
    SUSIE

    Monday, October 15, 2012

    A beautiful 'Snowflake Soiree' card

    Good morning!!!

    WOW- had a wonderful time at my workshops yesterday!!  So glad that everyone could join me.  
    Here is one of the beautiful cards that everyone made.  I LOVE this 'Snowflake Soiree' stamp set.  And adding the Illuminate Glimmer ink pad & the Silver Glimmer paper snowflake just made it pop!  This is a great collage card.  

    'Snowflake Soiree'
    cs:   Silver Glimmer paper, Midnight Muse, Basic Gray, Whisper White
    ink:  Illuminate Glimmer ink pad, Midnight Muse
    supplies:  Big Shot, Snow Flurry Bigz die, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, 1/2" circle punch, XL Oval punch, dimensionals, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Silver Embossing Powder

    I love, love, love this card!!

    Sorry- short post today- crazy/busy day here!
    Hope you have a great day!
    Be sure to check back again tomorrow for some more stamping inspiration.

    Happy Stamping!
    ENJOY!
    SUSIE