'Best of Love' (February 25 Year Anniversary Set)

HI!
We had a great time stamping yesterday at my 'All Occasions' card class.
Glad everyone could join me!

Here is one of the cards that we did.

This is a CASE of a card that my demonstrator friend Christy Kimball gave me & I posted last month.

I changed the heart on it using the new 'Best of Love' stamp set.

NOTE:
This heart stamp is not the size of this heart punch, but worked great using it this way!

'Best of March' Anniversary set & 'Everything Eleanor'
cs:  Raspberry Ripple, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
ink:  Raspberry Ripple & Crumb Cake
supplies:  Raspberry Ripple 3/8" Satin Stitched ribbon, Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet embossing folder, sponge, Hearts A Flutter framelits, dimensionals, glue dots

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Especially for You....

HI!
Woohoo......it has been a crazy week preparing.....
I've been cooking tonight & just got done loading part of my car.
My card stock cutting just got finished too!
Yipee!!
I'm headed to bed for a few hours & will get up bright & early to bake cookie bars & finish loading the card before I head out about 6:30.
I'm off to Hiawatha to spend my day stamping with lots of stamping friends.
They will be attending my Annual 'All Occasions' card class.
I'm EXCITED & can't wait for them to see all of the cards.

I thought that the card shown today could be an "anything" card.

It would make a pretty wedding card, birthday card, sympathy card, get well card, etc.

'Blooming with Kindness' & 'Made for You'

cs:  Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla

Brights Designer Series Paper Stack

ink:  Rich Razzleberry

supplies:  Very Vanilla Seam Binding ribbon, glue dot, dimensionals

 

There is a snow prediction for Southern Iowa this afternoon, evening & tomorrow.

I'm hoping that it misses us......or at least I don't have bad weather driving home tonight from Hiawatha anyway.

Also-

Several of my downline & adoptees are attending a Stampin' UP! Regionals today in St. Louis.

I know they'll have fun & can't wait to hear all about it!!

If I hadn't already had this big stamp camp scheduled I would have been joining them.

I hope they have safe travels back home too with this predicted snow storm.

Wow- have a fabulous day! 

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!

SUSIE

WOW.....Can you believe it? Sale-a-bration ENDS today!!

 If you are wanting to order something- you can email me or order on line from my website at:  www.susiewood.stampinup.net

With Sympathy!

How appropriate is this card?
We have deep felt sympathy for the loss of Deke's Aunt Pat.

I LOVE the color combination on this card.
Old Olive is my all time favorite color.
It pretty much goes with everything doesn't it?
This is a simple, yet elegant card.

'Love & Sympathy'

cs:  Lucky Limeade, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Floral District Designer Paper

ink:  Lucky Limeade

markers:  Lucky Limeade, Rich Razzleberry

supplies:  Lucky Limeade ruffled ribbon, Basic Pearl, Extra-Large Oval punch, glue dot, dimensionals

 This is one of the cards I created for my 'All Occasions' card class.

I have all 3 of my boys today!
Looking forward to their hugs, their smiles & their laughs.
They are excited to see each other & are silly when they all get together 
They are pure joys!

When they leave grandma will be finishing cutting card stock, as I have quite abit left to do.
And I'll be cooking!!
We are having yummy pork sandwiches, cheesy potatoes, 7 layer lettuce salad & chocolate chip cookie bars to eat at my 'All Occasions' card class tomorrow in Hiawatha.
I'm excited to get to see everyone & share!

I hope you have a nice Friday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Deke's Aunt Pat Baylor passed away at 5:00 a.m this morning.

Our hearts are sad.

But we are thankful that she is at peace & in a better place.

Bless her!

• Visitation is Sunday (3/24) from 5 to 7 pm at Holland-Coble Funeral Home in What Cheer.
• Graveside Services will be on Monday (3/25) at 11 am at Highland Cemetery at What Cheer. 
• A Luncheon will follow the service at Thomas Memorial Hall at the What Cheer Fairgrounds

Thinking of you.....

Good morning.....
Deke's Aunt Pat was hospitalized 1 1/2 weeks ago.  (She hadn't been sick before that.)
She has ovarian cancer that has spread to her liver.  Her kidneys & body are shutting down.  They put her in hospice yesterday.  So we went to visit her last night.  Today is her 59th birthday. (She is so young.)   It is just so sad.....I grew up next to Deke's grandma & Aunt Pat.  We moved next to them when I was in 1st grade.  I have many fond memories of playing at their home when I was young, plus all of the memories since I've become part of the family too so many years ago.
Please keep Pat & her family in your prayers.

This is a card that I am doing at my 40 card class.
It is a simple but elegant card that could be used for many different occasions.

'Just Thinking'
cs:  Sahara Sand, Island Indigo, Whisper White
Summer Smooches Designer Paper
ink:  Island Indigo
supplies:  Big Shot, Window Framelits, Square Lattice Folder, 3/8" Ruffled Island Indigo ribbon, dimensionals, glue dots

It was just 3 weeks ago that Brody had his surgery.
He is now bandage free!
His incision is healing well.
His hair is starting to grow back.
He acts totally normal.
We count our blessings each day!

I still have lots of card stock to get cut!
But I'm sure looking forward to stamping with everyone that is joining me on Saturday for my 'All Occasions' Card Class though. 

Have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Thinking of you......

Good morning!
Here is a card that I love.....the colors are just striking!
This card was one I did at my March workshops.

'Just Thinking'

cs:  Basic Gray, Summer Starfruit, Whisper White

Sycamore Street Designer Paper (SAB)

ink:  Basic Gray & Summer Starfruit

supplies:  Big Shot, Window Framelits, Paper Doiles, 1 1/4" Two Toned Gray/Black ribbon, Flower Trim, Jumbo Rhinestones, dimensionals, glue dots, Paper Snips

I hope you have a great day!
Happy stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

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'Best of Birthdays'

Good morning!

This card is created with the January "25th Anniversary" stamp set.

'Best of Birthdays'

cs:  Sahara Sand, Tangerine Tango & Whisper White

Sycamore Street Designer Paper (SAB)

ink:  Tangerine Tango

supplies:  Postage Stamp punch, dimensionals, Sycamore Street Ribbon (Tangerine) SAB, glue dot, paper snips

  I think this is a cute stamp set!

Also like this fun layout.

Who wouldn't like to get a birthday card like this?

Last night Susie's Hair Hut was open & I cut Brayden, Nathan & Deke's hair.

Tonight I'm a farmer.  We sell a semi load of hogs.

I have lots of cutting to get done for Saturdays 'All Occasions' card class, so hoping the boys take a good nap today.  I will have my fingers crossed!

Hope you have a fabulous day!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Hello, Hello.......

Happy Monday!

Here is bright & cheery card to start of your week!

I just love the chalkboard style.

This stamp set- 'Hello, Hello' is a single stamp that is only available until 03/31.

'Hello, Hello'
cs:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight
Perfect Polka Dots Designer Paper
ink:  White Craft pad
supplies:  Daffodil Delight Seam Binding ribbon, Itty Bitty Punch Pack (flower), Basic Rhinestones, sponge, Big Shot, Oval Framelits
 

Have a great day!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Oh HAPPY day!!!!

Good morning!

More stamping today.......yep- my last in-home workshop for Sale-a-bration!
Erin is having a party at her house & has lots of her friends joining us!

I am looking forward to seeing all of them & sharing!

Yesterday was a great day of stamping at my 'All Occasions' card class in Sigourney!

I so enjoyed my day & I'm looking forward to everyone joining me for my Hiawatha class next weekend!!

Sale-a-bration ends this coming Friday!!

Here is a cute card that is one of my 'All Occasions' class cards.

'Bloomin Marvelous' (SAB)
cs:  Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White
ink:  Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade
supplies:  Basic Pearls, Paper Snips, Itty Bitty Butterfly punch, Elegant Butterfly punch, dimensionals

Happy stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Woo Hoo.....I have my 'All Occasions' card class in Sigourney today! (Next week I'll be having this exact same class in Hiawatha.)

Good morning!

I have my 'All Occasions' card class in Sigourney today!

I'm looking forward to stamping with everyone that will be joining me.

Look at all of the cool cards they will be making!

Enjoy your day!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Spring is in the air......a sneek peak at a NEW stamp set!

 

Spring is definitely in the air, and we can’t wait to show you all the new products in the Stampin' Up! 2013–2014 Annual Catalog. But for now...here’s a pre-sneak peek look at the brand new "A Round Array" Stamp Set! Offered to you over 2 months before the new catalog goes live! 

From March 15 through May 30, we’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog)!

Spring Surprise Bundle-   $23.95 *Includes both the stamp set and punch.

• #133899 - English version in clear mount
• #133897 - Spanish version in clear mount

A Round Array stamp set-  $14.95 - set of 8 stamps

• #129090 - English stamp set only in clear mount
• #131682 - Spanish stamp set in clear mount

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available during the 2013–2014 annual catalog.

A 'Secret Garden' card.......

HI!  

Here is another card that everyone joining me for my 'All Occasions' card class will be making.  This is using the daisy stamp from the 'Secret Garden' stamp set.


'Secret Garden' & 'Loving Thoughts'
cs: Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White
Brights Designer Series Paper Stack
ink:  Melon Mambo & Black Stazon
supplies:  Melon Mambo Organdy ribbon, Dazzling Details Glitter Glue, Scallop Edge punch, glue dots, dimensionals

Brody's appointment yesterday was very good!

 He will have a follow up appointment next month with Dr. Menezes & have a MRI.
God has sure blessed us!
He still needs to wear his covering on it for another week.
His incision is healing nicely, but is itching & they don't want him to break it open by scratching it.

Today all 3 boys will be spending the day with Grandma!

And tonight I'll still be cutting card stock!

And cooking.....we are having a yummy lunch tomorrow too!

Can't wait to spend the day with so many that will be joining me!

Sunday I have a workshop at Erin's in NE.
And Sunday night I'm literally going to crash.
Not sure how I'll ever get caught up on sleep that I haven't had for the past almost 4 weeks.
SOMEDAY!

Happy Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Oh, Hello!!!

Good morning!
Here is a quick post.
Brody has his post op appointment this morning in Iowa City & Manda has a dr. appointment too.
So we are heading out early.

This is one of the cute cards that everyone will be making at my "All Occasions" card class.
I really like it!!
It is bright & cheery & makes me think of spring!

'Oh, Hello'

cs:  Calypso Coral, So Saffron, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake

Tea for Two Designer Paper

ink:  Chocolate Chip

markers:  Certainly Celery & So Saffron

supplies:  Flower Trim, Big Shot, HoneyComb embossing folder, Natural Trim ribbon, glue dots, dimensionals, Blossom punch, Paper Snips

Have a great day!!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE