Simple Saturday!!

Today it is simple Saturday!  And I have another sneak peek for you- using the 'Timeless Tulip' stamp set & coordinating punch.  They will be available on January 3rd, in the NEW Mini Catalog!  

You know how I love punches.....so I'm super excited about this awesome new bundle!  And I've been having fun creating with it. 

This 'Timeless Tulips' stamp set, is a dis"ink"tive stamp!  Check out the detail in the stamp image!!  WOW!

I love playing with new products when I get them!  It makes me feel like a kid in a candy store!  It is so much fun!

stamp set:  'Timeless Tulips'
card stock:

• Cherry Cobbler- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
• Old Olive- 4 1/4 x 2 1/4"; 4 1/4 x 3/4"
• Whisper White- 4 x 2"- stamp stem & one leaf on this; 2 1/4" strip- stamp tulip & leaf on this & punch out

designer paper:  Wrapped in Plaid dsp- 5 1/4 x 2"
ink:  Cherry Cobbler & Old Olive
other:  Tulip Punch, Basic Pearls, dimensionals

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Yesterday was a long & busy day!  I created cards every spare minute I had.  And then I worked on the farm late last night.  When I got back in the house, I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock!  And today is gonna be another busy day!  As I have my Iowa Inkers Team Get-to-gether here at our home.  I'll be sharing things from On Stage with them!  I have lots of projects for them to make while they are here too, using new products!!  It will be a fun day of sharing & stamping with them!

Gotta run.....

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

SUSIE

LOTS of Tulips- a sneak peek!

Check out this beautiful card!  This is one that was one of the make & takes that I made at On Stage. We used NEW upcoming Mini Catalog products to create it!

Check out these gorgeous tulips & the coordinating punch!  Aren't they just so pretty!  

The punch matches the large tulip & the popped up leaf.  The little tulips I had to fussy cut out using my Paper Snips!

I stamped the pieces for this card at On Stage, but assembled my card at home.  I added some ribbon & an extra little strip of card stock to it- so make it more of a Susie card.  

If you look closely at the tulips, can you tell that I added some Wink of Stella to all of them for some added sparkle?

This card reminds me of my Grandma Cox.  She had a beautiful tulip garden in her yard.  Oh how I have so many fond memories of staying at my Grandma's farm.  I sure hope our grandkids can say that about us someday!

stamp set:  'Timeless Tulips'
card stock:

• Pear Pizzazz- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold for card base
• Rococo Rose- 5 1/2 x 1/2"
• Whisper White- 2" strips for tulip, leaves & words; 5 1/2 x 3 1/2"- stamp stems, leaves & tulips on this for card front; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

inks:  Pear Pizzazz & Rococo Rose
other:  Rococo Rose Scalloped Linen Ribbon- 4" & 2 1/2"- just scalloped edge & tie in knot; Timeless Tag Punch (and I trimmed a little off of the top & bottom of this to make it more curved & oval shaped); dimensionals; Wink of Stella; Tear & Tape; Tulip Punch

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Yesterday was a busy day of cooking, stamping & being with family!  We enjoyed our lunch & afternoon with my family for a huge Thanksgiving dinner! 

I will be stamping all day today, getting ready for my team meeting that I have tomorrow, here at our home.  Tonight I'll be a farmer.  We load hogs at 6:00 p.m. & then some more at 10:00 p.m.- so I'll be going outside to help Deke.

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

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!
I hope you all have a very blessed day with family & friends on this special holiday. 

stamp set:  'Gather Together'
card stock:

• Pretty Peacock-
• Cajun Craze-
• Early Espresso-
• Whisper White-

designer paper:  Come To Gather
ink:  Sahara Sand, Cajun Craze, Pretty Peacock
other:  Big Shot, Standard Platform, Pinewood Planks Embossing Folder, Magnetic Platform, Gathered Leaves Dies, Frosted Bouquet, Linen Thread, Holiday Rhinestones, dimensionals, Glue Dots

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We are going to Beckie & Dan's (my sister & brother-in-laws) for lunch today!  Many of our family will be there! 

Thank you for stamping with me & reading my blog!  I love sharing & stamping with each of you!  You are all one of the many blessings in my life!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

The 2019 Year-End SALE is coming up!

The Year-End Closeout Event Is Almost Here

Stampin’ Up!’s Year-End Closeout is almost here! Beginning December 3re, 2019 and while supplies last!  You can save big on a selection of retiring and surplus items including holiday catalog items, stamp sets, and Paper Pumpkin past kits.

Be sure you shop early to avoid missing out! Supplies are limited and popular items will sell out quickly.

This amazing sale ends on January 2nd, 2020. Be sure you check in with me on December 3rd, 2019 to learn more.  So stay tuned........I will share more as I find out information on it.

This is the hostess code that you can use for this sale-  B6NUG6FB

More Modern Heart!

I decided to create, using the Modern Heart stamp set again.  This time it was for a couple of anniversary cards.  As Nathan & Sarah had an anniversary last week!  And Uncle Jerry & Aunt Kathy are celebrating one this week!  

The card I'm sharing today is actually the one I sent to Nathan & Sarah, but the one I made for Uncle Jerry & Aunt Kathy is very similar. 

stamp set:  'Modern Heart' & 'Well Said'
card stock:

• Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 1 1/2" strip- die cut words "Happy"; 3/4" x 1 3/4"strip- layer behind words.
• Whisper White- 1/2" x 1 1/2"- stamp words "birthday" onto this; 3 3/4 x 5"- for outside layer of card; 3 3/4 x 5"- for inside of card

ink:  Real Red
other:  Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon- 9", Red Rhinestones, Wink of Stella, Paper Snips, dimensionals, glue dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  Last night we all went to Ottumwa to our annual Movie Night.  We went to see Frozen II.  I think the kids all liked it alot & us moms, but I am not sure any of the dad's liked it.  The music & outfits & scenery in it were just amazing!  I would like to watch it again.  I am sure we'll buy it on Netflix when we can.  

There is no school today & I have the day off of work!  I have LOTS of cooking for tomorrow & stamping for my class I have this weekend to get done.  

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Modern Heart

Last week was Manda's birthday!  And I finally got to stamp & made this special card for her!  I think it turned out pretty cute!  It looks like her!  She said she liked it!

I LOVE this Modern Heart stamp set.  Modern is exactly what it is.  The words & the font in this this stamp set are fun too!  Check it out on page 51 in the Annual Catalog.

If you look closely at the card you can see that I used the swish stamp 2 times.  I stamped it off & over the heart image & then stamped it again full strength behind the heart.  

I love Wink of Stella, as you can never have too much sparkle!  I added it over some of the triangles in the heart image & then over the top of the 3 little hearts too.  

I used several new product that I just got! So it was fun creating this for her. 

The cool die cut "Happy" words are from the Word Wishes Dies.   They too are super cool!  Check them out on page 197 in the Annual Catalog. 

I purposely added 3 hearts & 3 rhinestones onto her card, to represent her 3 boys- Brody, Drake & Trey. 

stamp set:  'Modern Heart' & 'Well Said'
card stock:

• Highland Heather- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base, 5 x 1/2"; 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"; 1 1/2" strip- die cut words "Happy"
• Purple Posy- 5 x 3 3/4"; 2 3/4" strip- stamp heart onto this & fussy cut out with Paper Snips
• Whisper White- 1/2" x 1 1/2"- stamp words "birthday" onto this; 4 x 5 1/4"- for outside layer of card; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card

ink:  Highland Heather
other:  Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon- 6", Noble Peacock Rhinestones, Wink of Stella, Paper Snips

NOTE:  There is no ink pad to go with the Purple Posy ink pad.  But do note that the Highland Heather ink pad is a great accent color to go with this card stock! 

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Yesterday started out early for us- selling hogs & then working all day!  I took the Seeley boys to school & spend my day with Masen & Ainslee.  Last night I worked on stamping stuff!  

This morning I'm headed to Manda's.  I'll take the twins to school & then spend my day with Trey & Ainslee.  Tonight the Wood Gang are all going to our annual movie outing.  There will be 17 of us- Josh, Kacie & kids; Nathan, Sarah & kids; Manda, Steve & boys; Deke & me- again this year!  (Everyone, but Brayden, as he can't join us this year- darn). We'll go to McDonald's for supper & then to the $5.00 movie night.  We are going to See Frozen II- so I can't wait!  I will probably like it better than the boys do.  After that movie is over with, Midway is playing for the late movie.  Deke suggested that he & I stay to watch it.  I'd love to......but not sure we can stay awake that late, as it is a long movie.  We'll see.  It is a movie that we'd both really like to see. 

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

SUSIE

Christmas Gleaming ornaments!

You all know that punches are my favorite!!  So check out this stamp set- 'Christmas Gleaming' & the 2 coordinating ornament punches that go with it!!!

This is another one of cards that everyone made at my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack classes this month!  

I used LOTS of the products in this Brightly Gleaming Suite!  Check out this gorgeous Brightly Glemaing Specialty DSP!  And the Classic Weave Very Vanilla ribbon (with copper foil words on it) is also part of this suite!

I just couldn't resist adding the little Copper Foil strip here- that coordinates just perfectly with this suite!

It is hard to tell by the photo, but on the square that the ornaments are popped up onto- I used the Scripty Embossing folder. 

stamp set:  'Christmas Gleaming'
card stock:  

• Pretty Peacock- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 2 3/4 x 2 3/4"
• Very Vanilla- 4 x 5 1/4" -for out of card; 4 x 5 1/4" -for inside of card; 2 3/4" strip- stamp large ornament onto it & punch out; 2" strip- stamp small ornament onto it & punch out; 1" strip- stamp words onto & fussy cut out with Paper Snips; 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"- Emboss using Scripty Embossing Folder
• Copper Foil- 5 1 4/ x 1/2"

designer paper:  Brightly Gleaming Specialty DSP - 5 x 2"
ink:  Pretty Peacock
other:  Big Shot; Standard Platform; Scripty Embossing Folder;  1/2" Classic Weave Ribbon- 8"; Gleaming Ornaments Punches; Wink of Stella; Rhinestones; dimensionals; glue dots

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Yesterday I worked on piles of bookwork, picked up my mom & aunt Virginia & we went to Brayden's basketball game. 

This morning we are up & headed out the door at 4:30 a.m.  We are going to sell a semi of hogs.  Deke will then chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.  I'll head to town to Manda's, take the 3 Seeley boys to school & spend my day with Masen & Ainslee. Tonight I have lots of stamping stuff to get done.

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

Feels Like Frost with the PIne Tree Punch!

This Feels Like Frost Specialty DSP is absolutely stunning!  It is all photographic images on one side & silver foil images on the back side.  Wow- that gives you multiple options when creating with it!

This card is on that everyone made at my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack classes this month!  It was a favorite of many!   

I added Wink of Stella to the snow on the DSP.  You can tell that by looking at the photo- but it sure adds alot to the card when you can see it in person!

stamp set:  'Perfectly Plaid'
card stock:

• Blueberry Bushel-5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base; 4 1/4 x 1 1/2"; 2 3/4"- punch out with Starburst punch
• Seaside Spray- 2 1/2" strip- stamp tree & punch out; 5 1/4 x 2 3/4"; 4 x 1"- stamp words on this for card front
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card; 2 3/4" strip- punch out 2 1/4" circle; 2 3/4" strip- die cut circle (approx. 2 1/2" in size)

designer paper:  Feels Like Frost DSP- 5 x 3"
ink:  Blueberry Bushel
other:  

• Silver Thread- 16"(loop around the circle, adhere ends with dimensional & then put popped up tree over it)
•  Seaside Spray Metallic Ribbon- 4"

Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circle Dies, Starburst Punch, 2 1/4" Circle Punch, Basic Rhinestones, dimensionals, glue dots, Pine Tree Punch, Wink of Stella

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  We had fun playing, reading & crafting.  Brayden had fun on the farm with Papa.  I took them to their other grandparents at supper time & they spend the night with them.  We'll all go to Brayden's basketball game tomorrow afternoon.  I'm gonna pick up my mom & Aunt Virginina to go with us too!  

I need to get caught up on some stamping stuff day/tonight.  So we'll see how that goes!  

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

Mr. Snowman!

WOW- THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL 

that placed orders with me the past 3 days for the On Line Extravaganza Sale!! 

Many of you took advantage of the great deals.

I so appreciate you choosing me as your SU! demonstrator!

You'll be getting a hand-made card in the mail from me in the next couple of week, 

that I made with a NEW Mini Catalog stamp set!

So you'll be getting an early sneak peek of some NEW products!

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The very first time I looked at the Holiday Catalog- this Snowman Bundle was my favorite!  I love snowmen.  But I was just truly wowed by the whole suite!  It is totally adorable!

If you came to one of my many Christmas Stamp-a-Stack classes in November, then you got to make this card.  I gave the option on whether you wanted to make it with the scarf or without the scarf!  

The scarf if from the Let It Snow Embellishment kit that is part of this suite!

This snowman's smile just shows joy to me!   

If you look closely you can see how I embossed the Pool Party card stock, using the Winter Knit Embossing Folder.  Check it out on page 19 in the Holiday Catalog!  It too is part of this Snowman (Let it Snow) Suite!!  WOW!

I added Wink of Stella on the snowman & underneath him- to add a little shimmer & make it look more like real snow!  

stamp set:  'Snowman Season'
card stock:

• Real Red- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2" & fold in half for card base; 4 1/4 x 2"
• Pool Party- 4 x 5 1/4"- emboss this using the Winter Knit Embossing Folder
• Coastal Cabana- 3 1/2" strip- cut out scalloped Square, using the Layering Square Die
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of card; 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"- stamp snowman on this & color; 2" strip- stamp words onto it & punch out using the 1 1/2" Circle punch

designer paper:  Let it Snow Specialty DSP-  4 x 1 1/2"; 4 x 1 1/2"- adhere these directly on the top & the bottom of the embossed Pool Party piece of card stock
ink:  Memento
Stampin' Write Markers:  Pumpkin Pie (nose); Garden Gree, Pool Party & Real Red (for his hat, scarf & buttons)
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Square Dies, Standard Platform, Winter Knit Embossing Folder, Triple Banner Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, dimensionals, glue dots, Wink of Stella

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Yesterday morning we got up, fed the kids breakfast & took Brayden to school.  I spent my day with Masen & Ainslee.  Their grandpa Doug (Sarah's dad) took Brayden & Masen to the uni-dome last night to watch their cousin play football.  Ainslee was home with Grandma & Papa.  Doug dropped the boys off here on his way home from the football game & they went right to bed. 

Today Deke will be home to work on the farm all day!  Brayden is hoping he gets to go out & help him.  I'll hang out with the little ones.  

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

TODAY is the LAST DAY for this On Line Extravganza Sale!

CHECK IT OUT & GET SOME AMAZING DISCOUNTS!

Click on this link if you want to see the PDF-

 

 https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/NA/2019/Online%20X/10.01.19_FLYER_ONLNEX_NA.pdf

You can order on line or contact me to order for you.
 USE THIS HOSTESS CODE: 9PKCP6ZR

15% off ink pads and cardstock: 

• Neutrals Collection (any one or more of the 10 colors)
• Regals Collection (any one or more of the 10 colors)
• 2018–2020 In Colors (any of the 5 colors)
• 2019–2021 In Colors (any of the 4 colors, except Purple Posy)

Take an additional 5% off the original 10% discount: 

• Neutrals Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment
• Regals Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment
• 2018–2020 In Colors Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment
• 8 bundles (see below)-

Here's the list of bundles at an extra 5% off of the original 10%:
#151107 Parcels & Petals Bundle (c) pg. 27 $50.25 $47.74
#151131 Path of Petals Bundle (p) pg. 73 $43.00 $40.85
#151123 Free as a Bird Bundle (c) pg. 91 $51.25 $48.69
#151139 Dino Days Bundle (p) pg. 99 $50.25 $47.74
#151063 Memorable Mosaic Bundle (c) pg. 119 $36.00 $34.20
#151076 Band Together Bundle (c) pg. 121 $54.75 $52.01
#151069 Bloom & Grow Bundle (p) pg. 131 $53.00 $50.35
#151073 To a Wild Rose Bundle (p) pg. 141 $54.00 $51.30

Email me with your order.
OR order from my on line store at:  susiewood.stampinup.net
Happy Shopping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A little treat!

This is a little treat that I took to give as favors when I went to On Stage last weekend.  It is always fun to give out little gifts to my friends!  

The little pouch is great to hold candy or any other little gift that you'd like to put in it.  A gift card, money & many other things would probably fit in it!

My dear stampin' friend LeeAnn Greff, shared the measurements on how to make this.  She had made one with a Christmas theme.  So this is my version of her idea!

LeeAnn & I met many years ago at Founders Circle.  We became friends right away there.  We talk & share ideas with each other all of the time.  Almost on a daily basis we are stamping together.  When we need someone to spring an idea off of for suggestions, we message each other for help.  Thank goodness for texting & emails!  I just love it that we can stamp together so often, even though we are states away from each other.  We only get to see each other in person 1-2 times each year. She is a great friend & stampin' sister!

stamp set:  'Itty Bitty Greetings'
card stock:

• Crumb Cake-7 x 4"- score as I have noted below-

1. 7" side- score at 1, 1 1/2 & 4 1/4"
2. 4" side- score at 1/2 & 3 1/2"

• Old Olive- 1 1/2" strip- punch out leaf
• Crushed Curry- 2" strip.  To make one daisy= punch out 2 daisies & stick them together with glue dots.  I took my bone folder & curled the end of the petal upward a little & then added a Perennial Essence Center to it
• Whisper White- 1" strip- stamp words onto this & punch out using the Classic Label punch

designer paper:  Pressed Petals Specialty DSP0 2 3/4 x 2 1/2"- for the inside back of your treat; 2 3/4 x 7/8"- for bottom outside box flap. 
ink:  Old Olive
other:  Leaf Punch, Medium Daisy Punch, Perennial Essence Centers, Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

This is what it looks like when it is all scored & ready to assemble!

NOTE:  

My sample is Rich Razzlberry card stock, 

not the Crumb Cake cardstock shown on my treat.

As I always try to make my samples a different color than what I'm actually using, 

so that it doesn't get lost in piles of other things on a table at a class.  

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  Last night Brayden, Masen & Ainslee spent the night with us.  They went out with us to load a semi of hogs.  They have all been out on the farm to help us with baby piggies, but never big pigs.  They were all good & it went well.  When we got in, I hurried to finish supper, everyone got baths, we read books, played a game & went to bed.  

This morning Deke is up to chore & head to another meeting today!  It is in Fairfield.  He'll work late on the farm again when he gets home from that.  I'll get the 3 kids ready, fed them all fed breakfast & take Brayden to school.  I'll then spend my day with Masen & Ainslee.   Brayden & Masen are going to the Uni-dome tonight with their Grandpa Doug (Sarah's dad), to watch a cousin play football.  Doug will bring them back here after the game.  So it will just be Ainslee hanging out with us tonight.  And then all of them will still be here tomorrow.

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

On Line Extravaganza SALE ends tomorrow!

You aren't too late yet for the 

Stampin’ Up! On Line Extravaganza SALE!
THIS SALE ENDS TOMORROW- November 22, 2019!

CHECK IT OUT & GET SOME AMAZING DISCOUNTS!

Click on this link if you want to see the PDF-

 

 https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/NA/2019/Online%20X/10.01.19_FLYER_ONLNEX_NA.pdf

You can order on line or contact me to order for you.
 USE THIS HOSTESS CODE:
9PKCP6ZR

15% off ink pads and cardstock: 

• Neutrals Collection (any one or more of the 10 colors)
• Regals Collection (any one or more of the 10 colors)
• 2018–2020 In Colors (any of the 5 colors)
• 2019–2021 In Colors (any of the 4 colors, except Purple Posy)

Take an additional 5% off the original 10% discount: 

• Neutrals Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment
• Regals Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment
• 2018–2020 In Colors Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment
• 8 bundles (see below)-

Here's the list of bundles at an extra 5% off of the original 10%:
#151107 Parcels & Petals Bundle (c) pg. 27 $50.25 $47.74
#151131 Path of Petals Bundle (p) pg. 73 $43.00 $40.85
#151123 Free as a Bird Bundle (c) pg. 91 $51.25 $48.69
#151139 Dino Days Bundle (p) pg. 99 $50.25 $47.74
#151063 Memorable Mosaic Bundle (c) pg. 119 $36.00 $34.20
#151076 Band Together Bundle (c) pg. 121 $54.75 $52.01
#151069 Bloom & Grow Bundle (p) pg. 131 $53.00 $50.35
#151073 To a Wild Rose Bundle (p) pg. 141 $54.00 $51.30

Email me with your order.
OR order from my on line store at:  susiewood.stampinup.net
Happy Shopping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Rustic Retreat

I love making guy cards.  We always need them & never seem to have enough.  

This card is a swap that I made for my SU! On Stage last weekend.  I used the 'Rustic Retreat' stamp set from the Annual Catalog- pg. 49.  

Look at the pile of these deer cards laying on our kitchen island, as I was creating last Thursday night.

I did a fun door fold card here too!  It is super easy to do & something fun & different!  You all know that I love fun folds!  This is one of my favorites- as it is so different. 

How did I make that fold?

• 4 x 11"- score at 2, 3 3/4, 7 1/2 & 9"
• fold 
• center & adhere to card base- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"

stamp set:  'Rustic Retreat'
card stock:

• Early Espresso- 4 x 11"- score @ 2, 3 3/4, 7 1/4 & 9"
• Early Espresso- 4 1/4 x 5 1/2"
• Early Espresso- 2 3/4" strip
• Crumb Cake- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"
• Very Vanilla- 2 3/4" strip- stamp deer onto using Early Espresso ink, color with Light Old Olive & Light Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends & punch using using the Starburst punch; 
• Very Vanilla- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"- for outside of card- stamp trees along the bottom using Early Espresso ink & color with Light Old Olive Stampin' Blend; 
• Very Vanilla- 3 1/4 x 3 1/4"- for inside of card

designer paper:  

• Pressed Petals Specialty DSP- 5 1/4 x 1"; 5 1/4 x 1"- adhere one to each side of the Early Espresso base

ink:  Early Espresso
Stampin' Blends:  Light Crumb Cake, Light Old Olive
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circle Dies, Starburst Punch, Metallic Pearls, Dimensionals

So what do you think?  Isn't it a great guy card!

You can CLICK on the links below & see a couple of cute cards I have made using the deer from this 'Rustic Retreat' stamp set.
https://stampwithsusie.blogspot.com/2019/07/rustic-retreat_30.html
https://stampwithsusie.blogspot.com/2019/07/rustic-retreat.html

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Yesterday was a busy day with Masen, Ainslee & Acea.  Nathan was in Des Moines for a meeting all day it was about 6:15 when he got home.  They were headed to town for Brayden's basketball practice.  As Sarah had a meeting in Fairfield.  When the kids went home I picked up toys, answered some emails & did bookwork.  Deke got in late, but the corn is finally all picked & he got 60 big cornstalk bales made.  I made him a late supper & we called it a night.  Our whole week is literally just crazy!

This morning we are up early.  Deke is off to chore & head to Ottumwa for another meeting.  I'm off to Manda's.  I'll take the twins to school & spend my day with Trey & Ainslee.  All of the boys will ride the bus out after school.  The Wood kids are here for the weekend, as Nathan & Sarah are out of town until Sunday night.  Tonight we load a semi of hogs at 6:00.  The 3 kids will go with us & we'll see how that goes.  We'll eat a late supper, take baths, read a few books & it will probably be time for bed.  

I hope you have a great Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

On Line EXTRAVAGANZA SALE STARTS TODAY!

WOO HOOO!!

It STARTS TODAY!

There will be three days of savings with the 

Stampin’ Up! On line Extravaganza SALE!

 November 20-22, 2019

CHECK IT OUT & GET SOME AMAZING DISCOUNTS!

 

Click on this link if you want to see the PDF-

 

 https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/NA/2019/Online%20X/10.01.19_FLYER_ONLNEX_NA.pdf

 
You can order on line or contact me to order for you.
 USE THIS HOSTESS CODE:
9PKCP6ZR

15% off ink pads and cardstock: 

• Neutrals Collection (any one or more of the 10 colors)
• Regals Collection (any one or more of the 10 colors)
• 2018–2020 In Colors (any of the 5 colors)
• 2019–2021 In Colors (any of the 4 colors, except Purple Posy)

Take an additional 5% off the original 10% discount: 

• Neutrals Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment
• Regals Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment
• 2018–2020 In Colors Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment
• 8 bundles (see below)-

Here's the list of bundles at an extra 5% off of the original 10%:
#151107 Parcels & Petals Bundle (c) pg. 27 $50.25 $47.74
#151131 Path of Petals Bundle (p) pg. 73 $43.00 $40.85
#151123 Free as a Bird Bundle (c) pg. 91 $51.25 $48.69
#151139 Dino Days Bundle (p) pg. 99 $50.25 $47.74
#151063 Memorable Mosaic Bundle (c) pg. 119 $36.00 $34.20
#151076 Band Together Bundle (c) pg. 121 $54.75 $52.01
#151069 Bloom & Grow Bundle (p) pg. 131 $53.00 $50.35
#151073 To a Wild Rose Bundle (p) pg. 141 $54.00 $51.30

Email me with your order.
OR order from my on line store at:  susiewood.stampinup.net
Happy Shopping!
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SUSIE

A notepad gift- using the Let it Snow Specialty DSP

Look at this SUPER CUTE Note Pad that my sweet friend, Sherri Peters gave to me last weekend!!  I love it!  What a special gift it is!!  Look at all of the detail & love she put into making this!  It made me feel so special that she gave it to me. 

This is what the front looks like.  She used the Let It Snow Specialty DSP, along with the Stitched Be Mine & Layering Circles Dies.   Look at the ribbons, Enamel Dot embellishments & all of the little extras!

And she didn't stop....check out what is on the inside!!  She made 2 little pouches, to put receipts into.  And the other side, she has attached a note pad.

Look how she added more snowmen & pieces from the Let It Snow DSP.  It is just adorable!

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It was a busy day & night with kids here.  Last night we played games, read books & shot hoops.  Deke worked in the field all day/night, as they are finally picking corn, but not having good luck.  As the combine broke down, the rain messed up getting cornstalk bales made, etc........so it was a short night here. 

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse for a meeting.  He'll then come home & hopefully get cornstalk bales made- if they are dried out enough.  

I'm off to Manda's this morning.  I'll take the 3 Seeley boys to school & spend my day with Masen, Ainslee & a friends little girl, Acea will be here too today.  The 4 big boys will ride the bus here after school.  When all of the kids have gone home I have lots I have to get done tonight.  

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

On Line Extravganza SALE STARTS TOMORROW- 11/20/19!!

WOO HOOO!!

Get ready for three days of savings with the 

Stampin’ Up! On line Extravaganza SALE!

 November 20-22, 2019

BE SURE YOU CHECK OUT THIS 

ON LINE EXTRAVAGANZA SALE 

& GET SOME AMAZING DISCOUNTS!
You can order on line or contact me to order for you.
 USE THIS HOSTESS CODE:
9PKCP6ZR

15% off ink pads and cardstock: 

• Neutrals Collection (any one or more of the 10 colors)
• Regals Collection (any one or more of the 10 colors)
• 2018–2020 In Colors (any of the 5 colors)
• 2019–2021 In Colors (any of the 4 colors, except Purple Posy)

Take an additional 5% off the original 10% discount:  

• 8 bundles (see below)
• Neutrals Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment
• Regals Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment
• 2018–2020 In Colors Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment

Here's the list of bundles at an extra 5% off of the original 10%:
#151107 Parcels & Petals Bundle (c) pg. 27 $50.25 $47.74
#151131 Path of Petals Bundle (p) pg. 73 $43.00 $40.85
#151123 Free as a Bird Bundle (c) pg. 91 $51.25 $48.69
#151139 Dino Days Bundle (p) pg. 99 $50.25 $47.74
#151063 Memorable Mosaic Bundle (c) pg. 119 $36.00 $34.20
#151076 Band Together Bundle (c) pg. 121 $54.75 $52.01
#151069 Bloom & Grow Bundle (p) pg. 131 $53.00 $50.35
#151073 To a Wild Rose Bundle (p) pg. 141 $54.00 $51.30

Email me with your order.
OR order from my on line store at:  susiewood.stampinup.net
Happy Shopping!
Hugs-SUSIE
 

A stand up Post-it-Note holder!

DON'T MISS THE 

On Line EXTRAVAGNZA SALE

that starts tomorrow- 11/20/19-11/22/19!

You can CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT IT!

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Look at this cute post-it-note holder that I made for a retreat that I attended in September.  I made these for everyone that was there.  I thought they turned out cute!!!  

I love the fall theme & colors that I used!

If you look closely at the depth in the leaf.  I used a sponge dauber & my Cajun Craze ink.  I added ink directly onto the inside of the leaf & then cut it out with the die.  Can you see how it shows the dimension, with the veins in the leaves popping out.  Neat huh!

This is what it looks like opened up!

How did I do it?

• I started out with a 4x4" chipboard.
• I covered it with a 4x4" piece of designer paper.
• I made a cover for the post-it-note & covered it with card stock.   
• I decorated the front cover of it.

But the cool part is that this actually stands up!  I modified some clothes pins, so that they were "legs".  

So it can stand up on your desk, bookshelf or table- super easy!

Check out how I hot glued these clothes pins onto the back of the chip board!  

stamp set: 'Gather Together'
card stock:

• Pretty Peacock- 4 1/4" x 3 1/8"- score at 3 1/8" & 3 1/2"
• Cajun Craze- 4 x 1/2"- flag ends with Paper Snips; 2" strip- sponge Cajun Craze ink onto leaf die & cut out with Big Shot
• Whisper White- 1 3/4"strip- stamp words & punch out

designer paper:  Come To Gather DSP- 4x4"
ink:  Cajun Craze, Pretty Peacock
other:  1 1/2" Circle Punch, Linen Thread; Basic Pearls (colored with my Pretty Peacock Stampin' Blend); Big Shot,  Magnetic Platform, Gathered Leaves Dies; Champagne Shimmer Spray, Stampin' Spritzer, Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips, dimensionals, glue dots, chipboard, clothes pins, hot glue. Post-it-Note pad

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  Last night the Seeley family came out to visit & eat supper with us, so that we could celebrate Manda's birthday!  I made ham balls, cheesy potatoes, corn casserole & a yellow cake!  The 3 boys & I made wooden snowman.  They had fun making them!  And they turned out cute!

This morning I'm off to Manda's.  I'll take the twins to school & spend my day with Trey & Ainslee.  

Tonight Masen & Ainslee will be here with us for awhile, as Nathan & Sarah have a meeting & Brayden has basketball practice.  

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

On Line Extravaganza SALE- November 20-22, 2019!

BE SURE YOU CHECK OUT THIS 

ON LINE EXTRAVAGANZA SALE 

& GET SOME AMAZING DISCOUNTS!
You can order on line or contact me to order for you.
 USE THIS HOSTESS CODE:
9PKCP6ZR

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE ON LINE EXTRAVAGANZA SALE PDF-

 https://su-media.s3.amazonaws.com/media/Promotions/NA/2019/Online%20X/10.01.19_FLYER_ONLNEX_NA.pdf

 

Get ready for three days of savings with the Stampin’ Up! Online Extravaganza! 

For three days only, you can get these deals:

15% off Ink pads and Cardstock in:

Neutrals Collection
Regals Collection
2018–2020 In Colors
2019–2021 In Colors (except Purple Posy)

Take Additional 5% off the original 10% discount:
8 bundles
Neutrals Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment
Regals Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment
2018–2020 In Colors Classic Stampin’ Pads Assortment

 Here are the details:
 November 20–22, 2019

Ordering deadlines:

• Ends- November 22, 2019; 11:50 PM (MT)

• All order types qualify for this promotion—customer, demonstrator, workshop, or online orders!
• Promotion includes items from the 2019–2020 annual catalog only.
• Discounts apply to promotion items only.
• No limits apply.
• Discounted pricing for items featured in this promotion will be available ONLY during the sales period. No exceptions.

• If you purchased a product offered in the promotion prior to the sale, we will not be offering exchanges or credits.
• In the event that we run out of any item offered, promotional pricing will be honored on items backordered, up to the point it reaches the backorder limit. If you try to order an item that is not available, you will receive a notification informing you it is currently unavailable. Once an item reaches the backorder limit and is not orderable, it will no longer be available during the promotion and will not be available to order until additional inventory arrives in your market.

Happy Shopping!!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Snowman Season

Have you noticed the Snowman Season Bundle on page 20 in the Holiday Catalog?

This is another one of the cards that everyone made at my Holiday Extravaganza last month.  I love snowflakes & snowman- so I was so excited when I saw this bundle in the Holiday Catalog! 

Look at his felt hat & scarf.  They are from the Let It Snow Embellishment kit on page 19. 

I used the Basic Pattern Decorative Masks & the Foam Brayer to make the dots!

I made a card another card similar to this in September.  You can CLICK HERE TO SEE IT!

stamp set:  'Snowman Season'
card stock:

• Coastal Cabana- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- for in half for card base
• Pool Party- 4 x 5 1/4"
• Whisper White- 1 3/4" strip- cut letters out of this; 2 1/2" strip- stamp snowman on this & punch out with the Snowman Builder Punch, 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside of the card
• Sparkle Glimmer Paper-  4 x 1 1/2"- fussy cut the snow drift curve with Paper Snips

ink: Memento & Coastal Cabana
Stampin' Write Markers:  Pumpkin Pie, Real Red
other:  Basic Pattern Decorative Masks, Sponge Brayer, Let It Snow Embellishment Kit, Basic Rhinestones, Wink of Stella, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Hand- Lettered Prose (alphabet set), Paper Snips, Snowman Builder Punch, dimensionals, glue dots

The inspiration for this card came from a swap I got from my friend Lorri Heiling last September.

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I had a great a weekend at Stampin' Up! On Stage.  Oh my gosh......I love the NEW Mini Catalog that starts on January 3rd & can't wait to share it with all of you!!

Here is a picture that Frenchie took of us on Saturday morning.  We had just got done eating breakfast.  The guys were off on the day & us girls were off to attend a fun filled full day of Stampin' Up! things!

Deke & I got home about 3:00 yesterday afternoon.  He chored & I unpacked & started laundry.  We then went to Brayden's basketball game.  

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse for weekly board meeting.  I'm up to get things done & head to Manda's.  I'll take the 3 Seeley boys to school & spend my day with Masen & Ainslee.  Brayden, Brody, Drake & Trey will ride the bus here.  I'm not sure what we are doing tonight.....

Gotta run.....
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-
SUSIE

A GORGEOUS red glimmer cardinal!

I have a GORGEOUS Cardinal to share with you today!

Check out this beautiful Toile Tidings Suite in the Holiday Catalog on pages 6-9!  This sweet has endless possibilities!  

This was another one of the many cards that everyone made at my Holiday Extravaganza class last month.

Check out the sparkle on this cardinal.  I used the Red Glimmer paper underneath a stamped Window Sheet to make this awesome look!

stamp set:  'Toile Christmas' & 'Tidings All Around'
card stock:

• Thick Very Vanilla- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 4 1/4 & 5 1/2"- fold in half for card base
• Very Vanilla- 4 x 4"- for inside of card
• Garden Green- 4 x 4"; 4 1/4" strip to stamp wreath onto & cut out with die
• Real Red- 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"; 1 1/2" strip- stamp words onto & cut out with die
• Red Glimmer- 3" strip- cut out with cardinal die & use Paper Snips to cut off the fee;
• Crushed Curry- 1/2" strip- stamp beak onto & fussy cut out with Paper Snips
• Window Sheet- 3" strip- stamp cardinal onto using Black Stazon & then cut out using Cardinal die

designer paper:  'Toile Tidings DSP- 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"
ink;  Black Stazon, Garden Greenother:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Christmas Cardinal Dies, All Around Wreath Die, Red Rhinestones, Real Red 1" Ruched Ribbon- approx. 16", Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Paper Snips, Tear & Tape

NOTES:  

• I adhered the Red Glimmer to the back side of the Cardinal Window Sheet.  I also used a glue dot & adhered it under the beak.  
• BE SURE YOU USE STAZON ink, as Memento will not dry on Window Sheets- no matter how long you let it sit!

I made this fold to be like it was a book opening!  This is a view of it while standing up.  I used Tear & Tape underneath the ribbon to hold the end of the card secure & stuck together.  

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We are flying home from a whirlwind of 1 1/2 day at a Stampin' Up! event!!  We will land around noon today & then head straight home.  

Today is also a special day in our family!!  It is Manda's birthday!  I can't believe that my baby is this old already!  She is a beautiful woman- inside & outside.  She is a great wife & awesome mom!  We are soooo blessed & honored to call her our daughter!  We couldn't be more proud of the wonderful woman she has become!

The Seeley Family-

Steve, Trey, Manda, Brody & Drake

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

Christmas Crowd Etch-a-sketch!

Today it is simple Saturday!!  And check out this super cute card......

Oh my gosh......I LOVE this Etch-a-Sketch card!  I used the 'Christmas Crowd' stamp set in the Holiday Catalog on page 10 to make it.  

Our boys totally love Etch-a-Sketches & they all have one.  They are so fun to doodle & draw with. When I showed this card to them- it totally met their approval!  

I got a swap, similar to this card, from someone in the monthly group I'm in with Carols Group.  I am so sorry- I don't remember who made this- but if you know, please message me, as I'd like to give her credit.  I just loved it & knew when I saw it, that it would be a perfect card for one of my many Holiday Extravaganza projects.

stamp set:  'Christmas Crowd'
card stock:

• Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4"- fold in half for card base
• Whisper White- 4 x 3"- stamp Santa & gang on this; 5/8 x 2"- stamp outside greeting words on this & flag ends with Tailored Tag punch; 2" strip- punch out scalloped circles; 1 1/2" strip- punch out 1" circles; 4 x 5 1/4"- for inside card greeting; 4 x 5 1/4"- to cover "window" on the inside of card
• Window Sheet- 4 x 3"

ink:  Memento
other:  Detailed Trio Punch- to round all 4 corners of the card; 1 1/8" Scalloped Circle Punch; 1' Circle Punch; Big Shot; Magnetic platform; Stitched Rectangle Dies; Tailored Tag punch- to flag ends of words; dimensionals; tear & tape


Back several years ago I did an Etch-a-Sketch card using a different stamp set. You can CLICK HERE to see that card!

 

The stamp set I used here is now retired & it was called- 'From the Herd'!

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I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Pop up inside present, with #Elfie!

#Elfie

Look at this cute elf!!!  He just makes me smile!!  All of the images in this #Elfie stamp set are adorable!

This is one of the fun fold card that everyone made at my Holiday Extravaganza class last month.  

I used the Winter Knit 3D Embossing Folder & the Let it Snow Specialty DSP on the front of this card too.  

But check out the inside of it. 

On the inside I added a little pop up Christmas package.  The card lays flat when it is shut, but when you open the card up, the bottom of the box goes down & the package is opened.  

You could add some cash or a gift card to the inside of the package if you wanted to!

It is neat doesn't it!

Would you like to know how to add a package like this to your card?  Read on- I have step-by-step photos & instructions so that you can do it too!

What are the measurements for this package?

• Whisper White- 8 x 2"- score at 2, 4 6"= base piece for package.
• Whisper White- 2 x 2 1/2"- score at 1/2"= add on piece for the box of the package.
• DSP- 4 x 3/4"= fold in half before adhering to the Whisper White card stock.  Be sure to link up your center fold with the center fold of the Whisper White card stock box piece.

How do you do it?

• This is what you want it to look like- when you have it all adhered together.  

• Add 4 strips of tear & tape as shown.

• For the package bottom- add a strip of tear & tape to along the top score area, right along the top of side of the scored line.
• Stick this face down onto the back side for the strip.
• Add the strip of DSP along the front center edge.  
• Flip the bottom square up so that it is in between- when it is folded up.  

•  Now peel off the 4 tear & tape strips, fold in half as shown below.

• Turn it over & adhere it to the inside of the card (bottom) center.

•  You now have your package added to the inside of your card!

ENJOY making this!  If you have any questions- don't hesitate to contact me!

stamp set: #Elfie
card stock:

• Real Red- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2"- score at 4 1/4" & fold in half for card base; 4 1/4 x 2"
• Whisper White- 4 x 2 1/4- stamp elf on;  4 x 2 1/4"- stamp inside greeting on; 2" strip- for inside tag using oval tag die; 1' strip- stamp words onto & punch out using Classic Label Punch

designer paper:  4 x 2"
ink:  Memento, Call Me Clover
Stampin' Blends:  Dark Call Me Clover, Dark Real Red, Dark Daffodil Delight, Ivory, Light Smoky Slate
other:  Classic Label Punch, Tear & Tape, Wink of Stella, Big Shot, Standard Platform, Winter Knit Embossing Folder, Magnetic Platform, Tiny Keepsakes Die (oval tag), dimensionals. Scoring Tool

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  Then Ainslee stayed with me last night while Sarah was gone & Nathan, Brayden & Maswen went to 6th grade boys basketball practice.  Deke worked late on the farm & I burnt the midnight oil stamping.

This morning we are up early & on the go.  Deke is off to chore & I'm finishing up my swaps & packing.  We are headed out the airport soon, as we are going to our fall Stampin' Up! On Stage event.  It will be a fast trip out & back.....as we won't be there long, but I'm thrilled we are going!  My adopted downline, Lynda is meeting us at the airport & flying out & back with us.  And my downline, Becky P & her husband will meet us at the event.  Tonight the 3 of us have a swap with some demonstrators that my friend, Rhonda is hosting.  I'll then go to a leaders Centre Stage supper & event.  Deke will hang out with some of my friends husbands.  And then tomorrow it will be an all day demonstrator On Stage Event!  WOO HOO!!  I can't wait to see everyone!  AND I can't wait to see the upcoming Occasions & Sale-a-bration Catalogs.  We'll see lots of demonstrations!!  I hope I learn lots of new things to bring home & share with all of you at my upcoming classes.  

Are you planning to come to one of my many Annual Calendar classes in December?  If so you'll get to use lots of new products then- making your new 2020 4x4 chipboard calendars!  And you'll then get to see sneak peeks of NEW products that will start on January 3rd, 2020!

I will have quick posts each morning, with a project to share with you while I'm away.  So be sure you check back by tomorrow!  

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