Some more sneak peeks!!

Here are some more sneak peeks using some more NEW Occasions Catalog products!  These are available to purchase on January 3rd, 2018!

Check out this cute guy birthday card.  

I love these colors together- Night of Navy & Tranquil Tide!!  

New products:

• 'Birthday Wit'- the Happy Birthday wording
• 'Truly Tailored'- the bow tie & Wishing You A wording
• True Gentleman Designer Series Paper 

The front part of this card just flips up.

And check out the Perfect White Accents that I removed the white paper from the back side of them & used them just as Clear Accents.  Cool huh!

stamp sets:  'Birthday Wit' & 'Truly Tailored'
card stock:  Very Vanilla, Tranquil Tide, Night of Navy
designer paper:  True Gentleman DSP (12x12)
ink:  Night of Navy, Tranquil Tide
other:  1/2" Circle Punch, Perfect White Accents, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Measurements-
Night of Navy- 

• 5 1/2 x 6 1/2- score at 4 1/4"- to make card measure 4 1/4 x 5 1/2- when folded
• 4 x 2 1/4
• 3/4" strip- to punch out circles 

Very Vanilla- 

• 4 x 5 1/4- for inside of card
• 3 3/4 x 2
• 1" strip to stamp Happy Birthday words onto & then you'll fussy cut them out with scissors

Tranquil Tide-

• 4 1/4 x 4 1/4- score at 1"- so measures 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 when folded
• 3 1/2 x 1- layering piece for the Happy Birthday words

 True Gentleman DSP- 5 1/4 x 2

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Yesterday was a long day since we started out so early on the farm.  Thankfully Deke got the driveways all cleared off good with the tractor & blade & the semi didn't have any problems getting in or out!  It was just COLD!

We had fun with the 3 Wood kids last night playing games, building Lincoln Log buildings & reading lots of books.

Today when the kids go home I hope I feel like getting some stamping done.  Deke plans to catch up on things on the farm all day.  

I am not sure what we are doing tonight......it is going to be really cold.  And my back still hurts.  So we might just stay home & go to bed early.  We have had a few friends ask us to do things.  But honestly- New Years Eve is our least favorite day of the year.  Deke's little brother (Daryn) passed away 32 years ago tonight.  So this is just never a holiday we don't care to celebrate. 

Hoping you all have a SAFE & fun New Years Eve!!

I can't believe today is the last day of 2017! 

I have enjoyed stamping & sharing with all of you this year!!

And I look forward to our year of stamping together in 2018 too!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

It is the last day to Reserve your Stamparatus TODAY!!!!!

Have you reserved your NEW Stamparatus yet?  Do it NOW!

Woo Hoo!!  I just got mine late yesterday afternoon & I can't wait to find time to play with it!!!  Stay tuned for some projects & more information I'll share with you as I create with it!

As TODAY- 12/30/17 is the last day you can reserve your NEW Stampartus.  Otherwise you'll have to wait until the NEW Annual Catalog is released on 6/1/18!!!

Here is how you reserve your NEW Stamparatus?

• go to www.susiewood.stampinup.net 
• then click on the link that says SHOP NOW! 
• then click on the Stamparatus photo- when you scroll down a little bit- the photo of it is on your right.  
• Set up an account with their name, password, email, address- if you don't already have one set up!
• You will put in your credit card information.
• Then click SAVE to reserve your NEW Stamparatus! 

NOTE: You must enter a real email address- as when the Stamparatus is available- you will get an email from Stampin' Up! confirming that you want to purchase the Stamparatus & you will then be charged for it at that time. If you do not respond to the email to go ahead with the purchase- Stampin' Up! will NOT proceed with your order & you will not get the Stampartus!

RESERVATION ENDS todat- 12/30/17!!

I HOPE this information helps!! 
Please CONTACT ME if you have any questions about this!
 

More Sneak Peeks!

OH- new things are SOOO MUCH FUN!!!

Here are some other sneak peeks!   They are in the NEW Occasions Catalog & will be available for you to purchase on January 3rd, 2018!

Here are the NEW Occasions Catalog products-

• I used a cool NEW stamp set called- 'Hold on to Hope'!  
• The Black & White DSP is all just absolutely beautiful!!  It is called Petal Passion Designer Paper.  
• And check out the 1/4" White Organza Ribbon!  It is totally yummy!!!  I LOVE IT!

I punched the little flowers out for this card using the Tree Builder Punch!  They worked perfectly here.  And I love the added color & dimension that they added to the card!

I would say that clean, simple & elegant kind of sums up this card don't you think!  I love the way it turned out!  What do you think?

stamp set:  'Hold on to Hope'
card stock:  Sweet Sugarplum, Basic Black, Whisper White
designer paper:  Petal Passion DSP
ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Tree Builder Punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Well- I hurt my back, so I made a trip to the chiropractor yesterday.  It might feel a little better....but not much.  It has been hurting bad all week & I have hardly slept.  I hope it is better soon.  I have another appointment again on Tuesday morning.  So yesterday I didn't end up doing too much.  I got caught up on some paper work & laundry.  

Last night we went to watch Drake wrestle at the Little Savage Wrestling Tournament.  Oh my gosh......he won all 3 of his matches & he got 1st place!  He was a very happy little boy!!   And we were all very proud of him!  I was amazed at how much he has improved this year! 

It was a short night for Deke & me, as we are up early this morning at 4:00 a.m., to push snow & put sand on the hog house driveway, so that the semi can get it.  We are selling hogs early this morning.....so have to mark, sort & load the hogs too!  The semi is to be here about 6:00 to load.  I pray that we get along good with everything this morning, as it is going to be really cold & slick out.  We sure didn't need the freezing sleet & additional snow we got last night. 

Then I will be stamping all day today I hope!!  I have tons to get ready for, for my upcoming January classes.  Tonight the 3 Wood kids (Brayden, Masen & Ainslee) are spending the night with us.  The boys have already picked out the games & things they want to do!  Hopefully we find a good movie to watch too.  I'm sure we'll have alot of fun!

I've gotta run......

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Christmas at our house!

Brayden, Masen, Ainslee, Drake, Brody & Trey

How blessed we are!!

Drake WINS!

Drake is beaming!!  He won all 3 matches tonight at his Little Savage Wrestling Meet!

LOVE his smile!  

 

Drake was the champion of his bracket tonight!! It took him 3 years of practice and experience, but he’s beaming with pride (& so are we)! Brody’s reaction was just as exciting as Drake’s, and Trey keeps saying, “Drake, I’m so proud of you!”

Your LAST OPPORTUNITY TO RESERVE YOUR STAMPARATUS!

Have you reserved your NEW Stamparatus yet?  Do it NOW!

As TOMORROW- 12/30/17 is the last day you can reserve your NEW Stampartus.  Otherwise you'll have to wait until the NEW Annual Catalog is released on 6/1/18!!!

Here is how you reserve your NEW Stamparatus?

• go to www.susiewood.stampinup.net 
• then click on the link that says SHOP NOW! 
• then click on the Stamparatus photo- when you scroll down a little bit- the photo of it is on your right.  
• Set up an account with their name, password, email, address- if you don't already have one set up!
• You will put in your credit card information.
• Then click SAVE to reserve your NEW Stamparatus! 

NOTE: You must enter a real email address- as when the Stamparatus is available- you will get an email from Stampin' Up! confirming that you want to purchase the Stamparatus & you will then be charged for it at that time. If you do not respond to the email to go ahead with the purchase- Stampin' Up! will NOT proceed with your order & you will not get the Stampartus!

RESERVATION ENDS tomorrow- 12/30/17!!

I HOPE this information helps!! 
Please CONTACT ME if you have any questions about this!
 

A Sale-a-bration Sneak Peek!

I've been a busy bee!!  Everyone spare minute I have found the past week I've been stamping- creating projects using NEW Sale-a-bration & Occasions Catalog products.  I am having so much fun & am lovin' all of the new things.  I feel kind of like a kid in a candy store!  

This is one of those cards that reminds me of my Grandma Cox.  The colors & the flowers, combined with the doily- just remind me of her!  I just love the simplicity of this elegant card.   

Sale-a-bration time is one of my favorite times of the year!!  Who doesn't like free things!!  I know I do!!  And this years Sale-a-braiton product choices are awesome!!!  

I've used a lot of NEW products on this card.......

This is a beautiful NEW Sale-a-bration stamp set called- 'Lots of Lavender'.  It is one of the Level 1 options that you can get for free with a $50 order beginning January 3rd, 2018!!  

The words- "Thank You" are from a NEW Occasions Catalog stamp set called- 'Southern Serenade'.  It too will be available on January 3rd, 2018 for you to purchase.

Check out theses other NEW products-

• 3/8" Metallic Edge Berry Burst Ribbon
• 1 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch  

How did I do it?

1. I stamped the bouquet image using my Black Memento Ink pad.
2. I stamped the flowers using my Berry Burst ink pad.
3. I colored the leaves & stems with my Light Old Olive Stampin' Blend.
4. I colored the bow on the stemmed flowers using my Berry Burst Stampin' Write Marker.
5. I colored the White Accent Dot using my Light Old Old Olive Stampin' Blend.
6. I added the Wink of Stella over the top of the Berry Burst flowers.....be careful to stay inside the lines- as the color will pick up a little & onto the top of your Wink of Stella.
7. I cut a Delicate White Doilie into 4th & put 1 of them under my layers.

stamp sets:  'Lots of Lavender' & 'Southern Serenade'
card stock:  Old Olive, Berry Burst, Whisper White
ink:  Black Memento & Berry Burst
Stampin' Blend:  Light Old Olive
Marker:  Berry Burst
other:  3/8" Metallic Edge Berry Burst Ribbon, 1 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Perfect White Accent, Delicate White Doilie, Wink of Stella, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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What a busy day yesterday!!!  On the go all day.......  We had a fun time with Deke's family at their Christmas last night!

Today I'm home to catch up on things.  And then twins have a wrestling meet tonight that we'll be going to.

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs-
SUSIE

My December calendar page!

Oh my......this little deer is just so adorable!!!  He is from the 'Seasonal Chums' Bundle- stamp set & coordinating Seasonal Tags Framelits Dies.

I stamped the deer onto Crumb Cake card stock using the Archival Basic Black ink pad.  Using the Markers- I colored his hoofs with the Black, his bow & nose with the Real Red, the bell with the Crushed Curry & went over it using the Wink of Stella.  I used the White Chalk Marker on his antlers, tail & fawn dots on his back!

Check out the Quilt Top Embossing Folder on the background of the Real Red 4x4 base.

I have now shared all 12 months of my 2018 calendar pages!!  I hope you have enjoyed seeing them!!  Which one is your favorite one?  

stamp set:  'Seasonal Chums'
card stock: Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White, Crumb Cake
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Real Red
markers:  Black, Crushed Curry, Real Red
other:  Retired Oval Punch, Big Shot, Quilt Top Embossing Folder, Standard Platform, Seasonal Tags Framelits Dies, Magnetic Platform, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Wink of Stella, Quilted Christmas 1/4" Ribbon

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Yesterday I worked on farm bookwork all day/night long!  Today we have our annual pre-tax appointment.....and I'm almost all ready for it.

Tonight we have our Wood Family Christmas at Deke's parents with part of his family!   We will sure miss the ones that aren't going to be there with us!  

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

My November Calendar page

Here is my November calendar page!  This is probably one of my favorites out of them all!  I love the color combo.  And these words are some of my favorites too!

stamp sets:  'Painted Harvest', 'Colorful Seasons' & 'Painter's Palette'
card stock:  Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Tranquil Tide
ink:  Rich Razzleberry
other:  Retired Oval punch, Dimensionals, Fresh Fig 1/8" Sheer Ribbon, Glue Dots

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Deke is off early this morning to chore & head to his office at the courthouse.  

 

I am off to walk & will then be working on farm bookwork again all day today & tonight!!

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

My October calendar page!

Here is my October calendar page!!!  This years Holiday Catalog was full of awesome products & the Halloween Spooky Night Suite was one of my favorites!  You know I just love Halloween!  And I think this calendar page turned out super cute!

stamp set:  'Creep It Real' (BOO)
card stock:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
designer paper: Spooky Nights DSP
ink: Archival Basic Black. Pumpkin Pie
other:  Cat Punch, Black Rhinestones, Paper snips- to cut out hat from DSP, Retired punch I used on words, dimensionals, glue dots

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I hope you had a wonder Christmas!  I know we had a great Christmas!!  The kids were so much fun this year & so excited about every little detail of the happenings!  It was also great to see & spend time with so many of our family members!!  

We had lunch at my sisters home yesterday for my side of the family, then stopped late in the afternoon to visit Deke's parent (we will have his family Christmas later this week yet) & then we went to the Seeley's for supper & got to see some of the gifts that the boys god.  We came home & headed outside  to sell hogs.  It was a late night working on the farm.  The semi driver was late, as it was so cold that his truck wouldn't start.  I was beat & froze by the time we got in!!  

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to walk & then I'll be spending the next 2 days/nights at one of my other jobs!  I will be at the computer- working on farm things for our end of year tax appointment that we have on Thursday.  There is no school this week, so the kids will be home with their parents.  So guess it all worked out for me to switch 'job' hats for a few days.  

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

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!  
Oh joy to you all on this very special day as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.  

Here is a pretty card!  It is simple & elegant!  You know how I love snowflakes, so I thought this card was fitting to share today, as we got a little dusting of snow yesterday to make Christmas day so pretty!! 

stamp set:  'Watercolor Christmas'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Whisper White
designer paper:  Year of Cheer Specialty DSP
ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Big Shot, Standard Platform, Winter Wonder Embossing Folder, Everyday Label Punch, Gold Sequins, Gold 1/8" Ribbon, 3/8" Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimesionals

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Yesterday was a great Christmas with our kids!!  I love hearing the excitement of things through a child's voice & seeing it through their eyes.  We had lunch, opened gifts & then went to church together.   We heard an awesome sermon, some beautiful singing & there was an adorable children's pageant too.  We then all went to Nathan & Sarah's for supper & visiting. 

This morning we are off to chore & then head to my sister Beckie's for Christmas on my side of the family!  Tonight we are going to Manda & Steve's for supper.  Then home to mark, sort & load hogs!  The semi is to be here at 8 pm to load.  So when we get in tonight I'm sure we'll be beat!

Wishing you all very special Christmas Day filled with lots of love & joy, as we celebrate this special day!!  

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Our Countdown to Christmas!

The boys & I made a Countdown to Christmas chain at the beginning of the month.  It was fun watching them glue the strips together.  And we worked on alternating colors of white, red & then green.  

We used the 'Wishes All Aglow' (Holiday Catalog- pg. 22) stamp set for the 'ho ho ho' lights,  The December words come from the stamp set- 'The Little Things' (Holiday Catalog- pg. 44).  Both of these stamp sets are retiring on January 2nd!  

I used the Classic Label punch for the slit to hold the rings. 

I added dimensionals to the back side of the holder & stuck it onto our wall!  

stamp sets:  'Wishes All Aglow' & 'The Little Things'
card stock:  Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White
ink:  Real Red, Archival Basic Black, Smoky Slate
other:  Paper Snips (to cut out the lights bulbs), Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday I spent my day working on stamping!  I've been having fun creating projects using some of my new Occasions & Sale-a-braiton products for my display basket, upcoming classes & swaps!  Then I spend my evening working on wrapping gifts & getting ready for our Christmas!  Our kids all come today at noon for our family Christmas.  We'll eat lunch, open gifts & then all go to church together at 4:30.  After church we'll come home to chore & then we are all going to Nathan & Sarah's for supper.  The boys are all big enough this year that it will be fun watching them open their gifts.  Listening to the laughs & joy this time of year is just heart warming! 

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

And I hope you are enjoying Christmas Eve with your family & friends.

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

My 'other' Septmeber Calendar page

So here is my other September page.

A few days ago I post my September Calendar page (You can see it HERE! ) & told you I had another one too to share.  

stamp set:  'Gourd Goodness'
card stock:  Pear Pizzaz,  Early Espresso, Whisper White
designer paper:  Painted Harvest
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Leaf Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Retired punch, Jute Twine, Dimesnionals, Glue Dots

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I have LOTS to get done today to get ready for Christmas!!  And we have a family visitation to go on Deke's side of the family. 

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

A Sale-a-bration Sneak Peek!

Check out this ADORABLE little panda bear!  He is one of the Sale-a-bration stamp set choices that starts on January 3rd, 2018!

When I was creating my calendar pages last month this is one that I was playing with.  I did not end up using this one for my classes, but it is super cute & I just had to share it here on my blog!!  

stamp set:  'Party Pandas' & 'This Little Piggy' words
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Basic Black, Island Indigo, Soft Sky, Lemon Lime Twist
ink:  Archival Basic Black
marker:  Basic Black
other:  Balloon Bouquet Punch, Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a busy day with Ainslee having her 6 month check up.  So I went to Walmart with the 3 little ones & got a grocery cart full of groceries too.  (You should have seen the looks I was getting from people.  One older man told me I had a very nice family & they were very well behaved.  That was so nice to hear!) We then came home to put groceries away & cook & get things ready for supper & visit we had from Santa.  It was very fun night!!!  

 Today I just have the 3 Seeley boys!  We have sugar cookies to bake & some thing to do here to get ready for Christmas yet!

Tonight I'll be stamping- working on projects using new Occasions & Sale-a-bration products.

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

SUSIE

Santa visited us tonight!

 

We had a fun night with Santa visiting us again this year!

Even Masen liked him!

Brayden, Ainslle, Trey, Santa, Masen, Drak

& Brody

How BLESSED we are!!

 

New Occasions Catalog Sneak Peek!

Here is a pretty card I made using a new stamp set called- 'Heart Happiness' from the upcoming Occasions Catalog.

I colored it all using the new Stampin' Blends!!  I LOVE them!  They color so easy!  No lines, easy to shade with & just amazing to use!

stamp sets:  'Heart Happiness' & 'Lovely Wishes' (words)
card stock:  Fresh Fig, Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin Blends:  Dark Rich Razzleberry, Light Rich Razzleberry, Dark Old Olive, Light Old Olive, Light Daffodil Delight, Dark Daffodil Delight 
NOTE:  All of these come in a combo pack with the Light & Dark shades of these colors!
other:  Big Shot, Standard Platform, Layered Leaves Embossing Folder, Fresh Fig ribbon, dimensionals, Glue Dot, Clear Wink of Stella

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Yesterday we had a long trip up to McGregor & back home......it was about midnight when we walked in the door & Deke had to go out to chore yet too.  But we are all so glad we went.  It was great to see our Cox family there.  It was just sad we were together, as we were saying good-bye to Aunt Anita.  She suffered from cancer & we are now thankful she is no longer in pain.  But she will be greatly missed.  

Today I'll spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The 3 big boys will be here after school.  Then tonight everyone will be here for supper.  And Santa is stopping by later too for his annual visit!

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Christmas Quilt'

Here is another pretty card using the 'Christmas Quilt' stamp set, along with the coordinating framelits & designer paper.

stamp set:  'Christmas Quilt'

card stock:  Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White

designer paper:  Quilted Christmas

Stampin' Blends:  Light Cherry Cobbler- to color the Perfect White Accent)

ink:  Blushing Bride, Real Red, Memento Black

other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Quilt Builder Framelit Dies, Banner Triple Punch, Perfect White Accent, Dimensionals Glue Dots

NOTE:  This stamp set & coordinating framelits are on the RETIRING LIST from the Holiday Catalog.  They are available until January 2nd or while supplies last.

This is a great stamp set.  I am really bummed that it is on the Holiday Catalog retiring list.  Be sure you buy it before it is gone if it is a bundle that you really like!

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  Thankfully Drake was feeling better & got to go to school.  Praying that no one else gets it.  Masen & Ainslee were here late, as Nathan & Sarah had a supper to attend.  After they left we got our Christmas tree up & decorated.  And then I burnt the midnight oil working on catching up on piles of bookwork for the farm & stamping too.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office.  I'll spend my day with the 3 little ones.  This afternoon- Deke, me, my mom & 3 sisters are headed to McGregor to attend the visitation of my Aunt Anita Cox that passed away after her battle with cancer.  The weather up north isn't going to be good tomorrow & all of us couldn't get off work to go- so we are going to be there for tonight.  

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

September Calendar page

I used the Painted Harvest DSP for my September calendar page.

Along with the Leaf Punch & the words are from the 'Gourd Goodness' stamp set!  I punched the words out using the 1 1/2" Circle punch, along with a retired punch behind it.  

On this calendar I unraveled the Jute Twine (as it has 3 strands in it) & made a little bow.

For some of my classes I used a different colored base & different DSP from this Painted Harvest DSP stack......and I'll post that September calendar soon.  

stamp set:  'Gourd Goodness'
card stock:  Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Garden Green, Whisper White
designer paper:  Painted Harvest
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Leaf Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Retired punch, Jute Twine, Dimesnionals, Glue Dots

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Drake was sick yesterday........so hoping he is better this morning & can go to school.  Last night when Deke got in, we ran to Ottumwa to do a little shopping for gifts for the kids.  This morning he is off early to chore & dig up some drains at the hog house.  I'm off to get the kids.  And tonight Masen & Ainslee will be here late, as Nathan & Sarah have a supper to go to.  I hope we get our Christmas tree put up.  We'll see. 

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Star of Light'

Here is a pretty card using the 'Star of Light' stamp set & coordinating Starlight Thinlits Dies.

I embossed the swirl in the background using Silver Embossing Powder.

The star is cut out with the framelits using Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer & Silver Foil paper.

I added a Rhinestone to the center of it for some added glitz!

stamp set:  'Star of Light'

card stock:  Pool Party, Whisper White, Silver Foil, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer

ink:  Versamark, Archival Basic Black

other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Starlight Framelits, Rhinestone, Silver Metallic Thread, Embossing Buddy, Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Dimensionals

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I am off to pick up the boys & spend my day with the little ones.  Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  

 

Tonight when the kids are gone we are going Christmas shopping.  

 

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

SUSIE

'Christmas Quilt'

Here is a cute non-traditional Christmas card.  I used the adorable Quilted Christmas DSP for the 3 little squares.  So there really wasn't much stamping done here.  Don't you think it turned out super cute!

I did shadow stamp the flower from the stamp set on the Blushing Bride card front.  I just didn't show up in the photo very well.  I got a swap from someone similar to this card, but I can't remember who it was & I can't find their card.  But the inspiration for this card did come from them. 

stamp set:  'Christmas Quilt'
card stock:  Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party
designer paper:  Quilted Christmas
ink:  Pool Party
other:  Paper Snips (to flag the ends of the strip), Rhinestones, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Squares, Stitched Framelits (Oval), Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a long & busy day.  Pigs, friends & stamping!!  I was just beat last night. 

This morning we are off to church.  I finally have a Sunday off of work & get to go.  Brody & Drake are in the Church Christmas program.  So my mom is meeting Deke & I there, along with the Seeley family of course.

This afternoon/evening I'll be a stamping fool.  I have lots to get done.

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'This Little Piggy'

Oh how I LOVE 'This Little Piggy' stamp set!!  Check out this cute card that my demonstrator friend, Christy gave to me.  

I love how she stamped the mud spots on him.  He is just so stinkin' cute!

The fence is made using the Wood Textures DSP & the Classic Label punch.

The pig is stamped onto Blushing Bride card stock & fussy cut out using Paper Snips!

stamp set:  'This Little Piggy'
card stock:  Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
designer paper:  Wood Textures DSP
ink:  Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake
Blends:  Light Old Olive for the grass
other:  Big Shot, Standard Platform, Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Framelits (Circle), Classic Label Punch, Linen Thread, Paper Snips

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  I burnt the midnight oil working on stamping things. 

I thought 'This Little Piggy' stamp set was very fitting to share today.  As this morning we are up early & outside at 5:00 to mark, sort & load hogs.  Later this morning I'll be meeting with some friends for coffee & then making calendars the rest of the day.

And tonight I'll be a stamping fool working on some cards using the NEW Occasions & Sale-a-bration stamp sets for a swap I'm in.  

Gotta run....

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday.  

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Christmas Quilt'

Here is a pretty card using the 'Christmas Quilt' stamp set & coordinating Quilt Builder Framelits Dies.

The neat quilt stars along the outside edges are some of the Quilted Christmas Designer Paper.

I also use the coordinating Quilted Christmas Ribbon on it too!

I love this stamp set & all of the coordinating products!!  I think they are just all awesome!  

stamp set:  'Christmas Quilt
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White
designer paper: Quilted Christmas DSP
ink:  Real Red, Garden Green, Black Memento
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Quilt Builder Framelits Dies, Layering Circles Framelits, Standard Platform, Quilt Top Embossing Folder, Quilted Christmas Ribbon, Perfect White Accent, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  And we ran some errands too!  All of the boys road the bus out after school too!  

 

Last night we picked up my mom & Aunt Virginia & went to the twins boys Christmas program at school.  They did a great job!  And afterwards we all went out to eat supper together.  I worked on stamping stuff late- when we got home. 

 

This morning Deke is off early to chore & has another meeting in Ottumwa to attend.  I'll spend my day with the kids.  And then spend my night stamping!  

 

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

'Heart Happiness'- Occasions Sneak Peek!

Check out this traditional Heart card in Red, White & Black!

These hearts are from a new stamp set- 'Heart Happiness' & the words are from a new stamp set- 'Lovely Wishes'.  Both of them are in the upcoming Occasions Catalog that goes live on January 3rd.

stamp sets:  'Heart Happiness' & 'Lovely Wishes'
card stock:  Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White
ink:  Real Red, Black Memento
other:  Black Shimmer ribbon, 2" Circle Punch, Starburst Punch, Metallic Enamel Shapes (heart)

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I good day with the kids yesterday.  Last night I got Brody, Drake & Deke's hair cut!  Hopefully in the next day or so I'll get the others done too.

This morning I'm off early, as Manda has another early meeting today.  I'll take the twins to school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight we'll be going to get my mom & Aunt Virginia & all go to the twins Christmas program at school.

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

August Calendar page

Here is my August calendar page.  I think it turned out super cute!!

stamp set:  'Wood Words'
card stock:  Sweet Sugarplum, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz
ink:  Sweet Sugarplum, Black Memento
other:   Stripped Sweet Sugarplum Ribbon, 1" Circle Punch, RETIRED Scalloped Circle Punch, White Doily

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids & then I had another calendar class & got home late last night.  Deke had a meeting last night & is off early this morning to chore & he is heading to Mt. Pleasant for another meeting down there. 

I'm off this morning to pick up all of the kids!!  And then I'll pend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight Susie's Hair Hut is open for business, so I'll be busy working there.

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

July Calendar page!

Here is my July calendar page!!  I added the sparklers along the edge from the hostess set called- 'Seasons of Whimsy' in the Holiday Catalog- pg. 3.

Of course you know I love sparkle......so I added the rhinestones in the centers of the sparklers too!

I think it turned out pretty cute!

stamp set:  'Seasons of Whimsy' & 'Bunch of Blossoms'
card stock:  Soft Sky, Whisper White, Pacific Point, Real Red
ink:  Pacific Point
other:  Rhinestones, retired oval punch, dimensionals

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids!  And then last night I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock.  

Tonight I have my last calendar class.  So I'm up early this morning to get some more card stock cut before I head into town to get the boys.  Manda has an early meeting again today.

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

Hugs!
SUSIE

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Here is my June calendar page!  I thought with Father's Day being on June 17th- that maybe I should make my calendar for this month a masculine one.  I love the way it turned out.  It is a great collage page.  And I love hearing many great comments about it when some of the gals were making it this past week.  So what do you think?  Do you like it too?

stamp set:  'One Wild Ride'
card stock:  Smoky Slate, Whisper White, Basic Gray
ink:  Archival Basic Gray
other:  Dimensionals, Best Badge Punch

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I have had a super busy past week of calendar classes & sharing with many friends!!  What a great way to end our stamping year together, with starting to celebrate all of the special days we have coming up & are looking forward to in 2018!  I have so enjoyed seeing, visiting & stamping with everyone!!! 

I am off early to get kids, as Manda has an early meeting.  Deke is off early to chore & head to his weekly board meeting.  I'll spend my day with the 3 little ones.  And tonight I'll work on stamping stuff!

I hope to get caught up on my past posts in the next day or so.  I've just been going 100 mph & haven't had much sleep......so hope to get caught up on that too.

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

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Happy Shopping!!
Hugs-
SUSIE

May Calendar page

Here are LOTS of sneak peeks using upcoming Occasions Catalog stamp sets.

This is my May calendar page!

stamp set:  'Petal Palette'(leaves), 'Amazing Congratulations' (words) & 'Flying Home' (bird house)
card stock:  Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White
ink:  Old Olive, Daffodil Deligth, Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Daffodil Delight, Light Pumpkin Pie, Light Smoky Slate, Light Crumb Cake
other:  1 1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Daffodil Delight Stitched ribbon

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I had 2 stamp classes today & I've been a card stock cutting fool.....still more to get done before I head out the door this morning at 7:30 am.  I have 2 more calendar classes today.


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

April Calendar page

Here is my April calendar page......  It is cute & spring like isn't it!

The words are a sneak peek from a new set in the upcoming Occasions Catalog!

I'll share more information in the next day or so with supplies, etc.

stamp sets:
card stock:
ink:
other:

It was another late night of stamping with friends making calendars.

And I have a house full coming again today to stamp all day, making calendars again!!!

AND I have LOTS to do yet before they all get here........
I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!! 
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

March Calendar page

Well- those of you who know me, know that I like hot drinks- like coffee, hot tea & hot chocolate!  So this is another totally Susie card.  

This stamp set- 'Hug In A Mug' was one that I really liked the first time I saw it in the Holiday catalog.  I love the fonts, the words & the images in this stamp set!  This is just a great stamp set!

 *This stamp set, 'Hug In A Mug'- is a last-chance item and is available while supplies last. After January 2, 2018, it will no longer be available. 

I colored the mug in using my Light Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blend! And then I added some Wink of Stella to my marshmellows!

stamp set:  'Hug In A Mug'
card stock:  Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Real Red
ink:  Chocolate Chip
Stampin' Blends:  Light Cherry Cobbler
other: Basic Rhinestones, Retired Heart Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Wink of Stella

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids & then stampin' last night!!   Some of my friends ending up burning the midnight oil stamping with me!

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to a meeting in Ottumwa all day.  I'll spend my day with the kids.  And then tonight I have Stampin' Night here at our home.  

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

February Calendar page

Here is my February calendar page!!  I think it turned out pretty cute!!  I am just so excited for my Annual Calendar Classes this year!  

This page is a totally Susie card.....hearts & mittens & the words on this page are all things I love!

Check out the hearts along the bottom edge!!  They are a sneak peek from the upcoming Occasions Catalog.  They are in the stamp set called- 'Heart Happiness'.

The words are from the Holiday Catalog set- 'Hug A Mug'.

And the mittens are from the Holiday Catalog set- 'Smitten Mitten'.

stamp sets:  'Hug A Mug', 'Smitten Mitten' & 'Heart Happiness (NEW)
card stock:  Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo, Whisper White
ink:  Melon Mambo
other:  Big Shot, Many Mittens Framelits, White Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dot

How did I make the little circle dot on February 14th (high lighting Valentines Day)?  I used the eraser on then of a new pencil!  It works great! 

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  And then last night I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock.  

This morning I'm off again.....will take the twins to school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The 3 bigger boys will be here after school tonight, as they will be riding the bus here.

 

Then I have a few friends that are coming to make calendars tonight.  Our daughter-in-law Sarah & one of her friends (Brittany) are coming & they are both newbie stampers!  While they are here stamping I'm going to be cutting calendars for my stamp classes I have this coming weekend! 

 

Gotta run....

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Christmas Tags!

With the Christmas season fast approaching I thought I'd share some pretty Christmas Tags!
 
Aren't they cute!!  I used the 'Merry Little Labels' stamp set & coordinating Everyday Label Punch.  

I used the Merry Music Specialty DSP & the Merry Little Christmas DSP.  

I used an Aqua Painter & Old Olive ink, doing a water color wash onto Thick Whisper White card stock.  

stamp set:  'Merry Little Labels'
card stock:  Old Olive, Thick Whisper White, Basic Black
designer paper:  Merry Music Specialty DSP & Merry Little Christmas DSP
ink:  Archival Basic Black & Old Olive
other:  1/8" Circle Punch, Rhinestones, 7/8" Striped RIbbon, Jute Twine, Holly Berry Builder Punch, Everyday Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Banner Triple Punch

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids, baby piggies & burning the midnight oil cutting card stock!  

This morning Deke is early to chore & head to the office.  I'm off to take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil again cutting card stock, for my upcoming calendar classes.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Occasions Catalog- SNEAK PEEK!

Last month in Utah, at our Stampin' Up! On Stage event,  I was honored for being #86 in the Top 100 Global Stampin' Up! Demonstrators.  This award is based on personal sales, recruiting & leadership.  And I very honored to also share that I ranked #32 in the US demonstrators!!  All I can say it that I am very grateful for all of you that stamp with me & let me share my love of stamping with you!!  It is because you stamping with me, that I earned these very special honors.

Stampin' Up! gave each of us a cute carry on suitcase with the Stampin' Up! logo & flowers on it.  It is very cute!!!  And on my suitcase when it came by UPS last week- was this beautiful "Congratulations" card!

Check out the card!!  It is made using my favorite new stamp set in the upcoming Occasions Catalog- called 'Petal Palette'!  There is also some new navy corduroy ribbon on it too!  I just love it all!!!  So stay tuned, as over the next few months I know I'll be using this new stamp set quite often!!  And I'll be sharing more super cool new products/projects too!

Again.......THANK YOU for letting me share my love of stamping with you!!

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WOW- we are off & running again today...kids, baby piggies & cutting card stock pretty much sums up my day & night!! 

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

RESERVE your Stamparatus TOMORROW- December 5th, 2017!

Did you miss out on reserving a Stamparatus stamp positioning tool on November 16th? If you did, you are not alone..... as the reservation window closed with in minutes due to the popularity of this amazing new stamping tool!!!  Well, I’ve got some great news for you!!!  Since the first Stamparatus reservation window reached its maximum number of reservations so fast, it proved it is a really hot new item!  Stampin’ Up! knows that we are all in LOVE with this new stamping tool and they couldn’t be more thrilled!!  In fact, since the response was so amazing, Stampin’ Up! has decided to make some important adjustments to the reservation process.
As was previously announced, the second reservation window will remain open from December 5–30 starting at 2:00 MT  however, during this reservation period Stampin’ Up! will take as many orders as they receive (yay!) and not close the window until December 30. So whether the total number of reservations is 100 or 100,000, the window will stay open!

Please note the following changes: 

• Beginning March 19, Stampin’ Up! will ship Stamparatuses in the order the reservations were received (first in, first out) and continue through the next few months and beyond as product arrives in our warehouse. Because shipment dates are based on manufacturing lead times, not all of the reservations made during the December 5–30 window will ship on March 19 (as was previously announced).
• In order to accommodate demand, limits have changed as follows: one reservation per customer and one per demonstrator.
• Because we are not limiting the maximum number of reservations for the second window, we will not offer a third window. This is the last chance for you to reserve a Stamparatus before it becomes available in the 2018-2019 annual catalog.

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE STAMPARATUS- CLICK HERE!

Go to:  www.susiewood.stampinup.net  
CLICK HERE to to see how to reserve your Stamparatus starting on Dec. 5th, at 2pm MT through Dec. 30th, 2017!!  Reservations made during this time frame will be begin to ship on March 19, 2018 in the order they were reserved, so reserve early to ensure timely delivery!