Lovin' this little purse.......

HI!
Tonight I have Stampin' Night at my home.  I can't wait to see everyone & stamp!  They will be making 7 cards & a Simply Adorned Charm insert!!  (There is a bonus card this month for  my Disney Trip!)

Today I wanted to share this with you........Here is another card that I did at my STYC.  Don't you just love this little purse.  It is made using the NEW Petite Purse die.  Check out the new Summer Smooches Designer Paper too!  These products were a sneek peak in April, but they will be available again on June 1st in the New Idea Book & Catalog!

'You're Cherished' (RETIRING)
cs:  Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo
Summer Smooches Designer paper
ink:  Island Indigo
supplies:  Big Shot, Petite Purse die, Tasteful Trim die, XL Oval punch, 1/8" Daffodil Delight taffeta ribbon, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, mini silver brad, dimensionals, glue dot

NOTE:  This purse die is actually a mini box.  I just cut it down & used the front of it, the flap & the handle so that I could put it on a card.  This would make a cute table decoration for a wedding favor.  Or it would be adorable for a girls party of any kind!

*I will post the cards from my class tonight after the 20th of this month!  I have a workshop in Hiawatha on the 20th & don't want to spoil all of the fun for them!! 

ENJOY!!!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

Here are a couple new pictures of the twins!

6 months ago today Brody has his surgery.  Gosh- time sure flies.  We are blessed every day that he had an amazing Dr. Menezes & so many people praying for him. 

Drake is on the left (in the carmel jammies) & Brody is on the right (in the green jammies).

This picture was taken this morning after breakfast & they were clapping & putting on a show.  It was hard to get them to sit still.  They an get any where they want.  They do get on their hands & knees & rock, but don't actually crawl.  They roll, army crawl & get where ever they want- believe me! 



THANKFULLY- We have 2 very happy/healthy little guys!!  What a blessing they are!

A beautiful bouquet of flowers!!!

HI!
With Mother's Day this coming Sunday, I thought this would be a great card to share.  This is another one of the cards we did at my STYC last month.

The flowers pull up & are attached to a card.  The flower pot is the holder- so it is like a pocket card.

'Mixed Bunch'
cs:  Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Lucky Limeade, Chocolate Chip
ink:  Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink
supplies:  Blossom Bouquet punch (RETIRING), basic pearls, Blossoms Petals Builder punch, Pretty in Pink Satin ribbon, glue dots, dimensionals, Scallop Edge Border punch, Blossom punch

Technique- direct to paper on the flower pot.

CHECK OUT THE ENVELOPE!  Made this with the new Diagonal Simply Scoring tool!  The directions for making envelopes comes with this.  

ENJOY!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

LOVELY DAY.......for 'Lovely As A Tree'

Good morning!

Today is a lovely day to post this card.  It is made with one of my all time favorite stamp sets- 'Lovely As A Tree'.  I was so happy to see that this set is going to be around again for the upcoming catalog year!

This is one of the cards I did at my STYC last month.

The background is done with the technique called 'wood grain'.  I made it using the new Simply Scoring tool.

*Make the lines on your cs with your Simply Scoring tool.
*Take your ink pad & rub it lightly over the top of the card stock.

Super easy!  Super fun!  Super cool!

Guy cards are sometimes hard to design.  This card makes a great guy card.  It could also be used as a sympathy card, etc.

'Lovely As A Tree' & 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'
cs:  Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Naturals Ivory
ink:  Chocolate Chip
supplies:  2 1/2" circle punch, Big Shot, 3" circle die, Crimper (RETIRING), Modern Label punch, Word Window punch, Pastel Chalks (RETIRING), Simply Scoring Tool, sponge, dimensionals

I have all 3 boys again today!  Aunt Kathy is going to come get Brayden for awhile so he can help Uncle Jerry mow with tractor/bat wing & do things on the farm. 

Hope you have a fabulous day!  Be sure to check back tomorrow.  :)

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Happy Monday!!!

Wow- starting out my day hurrying to get a few things done before all of my 3 boys get here!  Know Brayden will be excited to get to spend some time with Brody & Drake today.  We missed the twins when we were gone.

I had a fun workshop yesterday!!  Sue had some yummy food, great company & everyone created some cute cards!!

Here is a nice card that has a lot of retiring products on it.

'Charming'- (RETIRING)
cs:  Wisteria Wonder, Basic Gray, Whisper White
ink:  Basic Gray, Wisteria Wonder
supplies:  Big Shot, Final Press embossing folder- (RETIRING), basic rhinestones, Gray satin ribbon- (RETIRING), Modern Label punch, Decorative Label punch, ticket corner punch- (RETIRING), dimensionals

Have a great day!!

Enjoy!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

Happy I DO!

HI!
Here is a quick post.....I still have TONS of cutting to do before my workshop today.  YIKES!

Sue is my hostess & she has a big group coming to stamp with us!  I have some CUTE cards to share.  I'll see them soon!

It is a simple/elegance wedding card.  Seems like summer time is full of weddings. 

'Word Play'
cs:  Whisper White, Brushed Gold
ink:  Versamark pad
supplies:  Big Shot, Elegance Lines embossing folder, Basic Rhinestones, 1 3/4" circle punch, glue dot, dimensionals, Very Vanilla Seam Binding ribbon

I have my bags unpacked (nothing put away), my laundry done & still have a weeks worth of mail to go through.  I created & cut CS all day in between loads of laundry.

We went to Bradyen's house last night for a yummy BD supper.  April made him an adorable Scooby Do cake.  It was great to get to see the rest of our family.  :)  I can't believe how much the twins have grown & changed the weeks we were away. 

Ok- gotta get back to cutting card stock.
 
Have a great day!!
ENJOY!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

Saying GOOD-BYE!

Yesterday we started our day with our Stampin' UP! family at breakfast.

Then back to our room to pack up!

Once we checked out of our room we had to get out bags checked to go to the airport.

 THEN WE HUNG OUT WITH FRIENDS & SAID MORE GOOD-BYES.

We hung out with my dear friend Diana Gibbs, her husband Jeff & son Eric. 
They joined us & we all went to ESPN for great burgers, foot long hot dogs & chicken nuggests for lunch.
It was great to get to visit with them! 

Check out Brayden's Mickey Mouse plate!!

AND it was cute watching Jeff show Brayden some magic tricks!

 Diana Gibbs, Heather Summers & me (terrible picture of me!)  

They are some of my very dear friends!!

Saying GOOD BYE is never fun.....but many of us will connect & see each other again in July at convention thankfully!!  I can't wait!!!

Nathan Summers & Brayden saying their good-bye too!!

Just LOVE this picture.  

They got along so good.  :)

 Brayden LOVES waterfalls. 
This was a beautiful one in the Orlando Airport.
Lots of hours waiting in the airports with flights delayed again....but thankfully arrived home safely around midnight.

ENJOY!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

SO MUCH FUN!!!

Thursday we hung out at the hotel all day!  

Walked around on the Broadwalk, swam, took a nap, etc.

That evening we had our Stampin' UP! get-to-gether & the kids had a Fun Night Out to attend!

Here are some pictures of our day on Thursday.......

 Brayden is swimming in the pool & playing on the playground!!

Here are pictures of the Kids Night Out!

He was very worried about attending- so of course Grandma was too.

But he had a blast!

Oh  my gosh.....we walked into this huge room at our hotel, full of games, crafts, food & much more!

It was like a kids heaven!! 

When we came back to get him he said- "That didn't take you too long.  I had LOTS OF FUN!!" 

These were magical words to my ears!

Below he is standing by their supper table with Mickey & Minney.

He made a balloon sward!

Did some cool sand art projects.

And they even got some neat Disney tattoos. 

Stampin' UP! took us on a bus to Hollywood Studios where we attended the stunt show of Indiana Jones.  SO COOL!  Our president Rich was involved, plus a hand full of other demonstrators they called from the stands.  My friend, Christy Kimball got chosen to go down on stage.  See her & all of the other demonstrators in the costumes in the first picture.  Then magically they started moving parts of stage props & much to our surprise started setting up our supper.  We enjoyed an unbelievable supper & great company!!  They had photo booths set up all around the room & we got to take funny stunt pictures.  What a perfect ending to a great week with Stampin' UP!  They are an amazing company!!  They have brought so much to my life.  I've worked hard to earn trips & go places with them I'd never have gotten to go otherwise.  PLUS I've made treasured friendships with other demonstrators from far.  AND I've gotten to meet some wonderful customers over the years that I treasure & have become dear friends & like family to me too!!  Thanks again to all of my dear customer/friends that helped me to earn this amazing trip!!  I have TONS to share when I get home.  Can't wait to see you!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Our day at Hollywood Studios.....

Yesterday morning we got up & went to breakfast with our Stampin' UP! family.  We then headed to the Stampin' UP! hospitality room where we spin the wheel for a prize, get filled up with candy & visit with friends before we headed out to Hollywood Studios for the day.

Christy was playing rock, paper, scissors with Brayden. 

Then we headed back to our room to gather our things & head out for a boat ride!  We were on our way to Hollywood Studios for the day.

The highlight of the day for Brayden was getting to go to Disney Jr. Live.  He loves this show.  We sat on the floor & many of the kids participated by singing & dancing along.  It was cute!!

Here is Brayden driving us around in this old car.

We saw the Lion King play, The Muppets Play & SO MUCH MORE!!

Back to the hotel we went for a little nap, a snack & then off to the pool for a few hours.

Then my guys hung out together & had pizza & movie time & I attended our Stampin' UP! share night from 9 to 11 p.m.  It was great getting to see many of my demonstrator friends & visiting.  The highlight of our night was Shelli telling us that the shipment of new catalogs arrived earlier than planned & we all got it!  Can't wait to share with everyone on June 1st!!!  Lots to look forward to sharing with you!!

Today we are hanging out at the hotel, swimming, visiting, etc.

Tonight we have a Stampin' UP! supper/evening for the adults at Hollywood Studios and the kids have a fun play date with pizza, a movie, face painting, etc.

We leave tomorrow.  So hope to find time to post some more before we leave.

ENJOY!

Happy Stamping!

SUSIE

Our BD boy, Magic Kingdoms castle, Animal Kingdom & more.......

Last night we went to Magic Kingdom to watch the lighted parade, light show & fireworks. 
It was amazing!! 
Here is a beautiful picture of the castle.  

Here is our birthday boy with his Mickey Mouse cake!!

What am amazing way to spend your birthday at Disney!

We spent our day in Animal Kingdom on Tuesday with Christy & Keith Kimball.

 Keith, Deke, Brayden & I all went on the water ride.

WOW- we got soaked!  But it was fun!

Brayden loved it so much that he talked Papa & Keith into going on it again with him.

Right outside one of the bathrooms there were water sprinklers.

Heck- he was already wet- so why not- right!

He had a ball playing in the water.

Papa & Deke on our African Safari ride.

This is our Safari bus.

Saw LOTS of animals & beautiful scenery.

ENJOY!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

Happy 4th Birthday to Brayden Kalan Wood!

Busy day......

First & most important our little guy turned 4 today!!

Happy 4th Birthday to Brayden Kalan Wood!!  

So happy that you get to celebrate it at Disney with Grandma & Papa.
Everyone all day long told him 'Happy Birthday' since he was wearing his Disney BD pin & his Birthday Boy shirt that Aunt Kathy got for him.

Here is a cute picture from Magic Kingdom yesterday.....
guess race cars run in Brayden's blood.
Oh my gosh......he had a blast driving this RED race car in Speedway Land!!
Too bad it wasn't car #52 instead of #11.

We just got back to our hotel.  We had a fantastic day!  We started out our morning with a full breakfast with our Stampin' UP! family.  Then off to Animal Kingdom we went!!  My friend Christy Kimball & her husband Keith joined us for the day.  We all had a BLAST!!  So glad that they could join us.  Keith was wonderful & helped carry Brayden on his shoulders too.  So between Keith & Papa, it was great to have him up so high to see everything.  

I have tons of picture to share.....just too tired tonight to load them to my computer & try to get any posted.  We did the African Safari, the Raging River ride (2 times), kids petting zoo, Lion King play, Nemo play, Bugs 3D show, etc........  

We had pizza for supper (Brayden's request) & went to the bakery by our hotel & bought him a little Mickey Mouse cupcake for his birthday cake.  The lady at the bakery gave us 4 candles & our concierge guy found some matches for us to light the candles- so we sang 'Happy Birthday' to him.  Then we went to Magic Kingdom for the "Magic Wishes" show at Cinderella's castle, the lighted Disney parade & a fantastic fireworks show!!!

We aren't sure what we are going to do tomorrow.  We might just hang out at our hotel & swim, etc.  Will see how tired we all are in the morning.

I also wanted to share these cute cards that my friend Christy Kimball gave to me. 

Good Night.....
ENJOY!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

We spent Monday at Magic Kingdom.....

Our morning started off bright & early with our Stampin' UP! family, having a delicious Continental breakfast.  My friend, Missy Shipman, brought a cute birthday gift for Brayden of Disney stickers.  How sweet..... (Thanks Missy- he loved it!)

Then Stampin' UP! had us all hop on a bus & took us to Magic Kingdom, where we got to enter the Kingdom early & go to see the cute comedian show- 'Monsters, Inc. Laughing Comedy Show'.  We then headed back to main street to watch the opening singing act at the gate.  Along the way we saw a mama mallard duck & her babies.

Then my friend, Becky Roberts, came to find us.  She knew that Brayden had been looking for lizzards and bless her- she saw one & wanted to make sure he saw it.  Of all places it was in Mickey's mouth.   Do you see it?

Kevin & Aunt Barbie gave Brayden $20 to buy a gift for his birthday.....and check it out.  How do you like his new Mickey Mouse hat?  Of course it is red- his favorite color.  Sure looks cute on him.
Here is a picture of Brayden & papa on the 'Tomorrowland People Mover' ride.   We got to ride it around & see all of the highlights in Tomorrowland.

I have bunches more to share....but am tired & off to bed.  We are headed out to Animal Kingdom tomorrow morning after a full breakfast with our Stampin' UP! family.  Our friends, Christy & Keith Kimball are going to spend the day with us at Animal Kingdom, so we are looking forward to that. 

PLUS Bradyen turns 4 years old on May 1st (tomorrow)!!!  Where has the time gone.  We are excited that he gets to spend his special day with us at Disney!

We have a fun day planned for Tuesday & lots more to look forward to!!  So hope to get back to our room tomorrow night to post more. 
Have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

We are here at Disney!!!

We are here!!!

We had a short night on Saturday & a LONG day yesterday.

Delayed flights in Chicago to top it off.....but finally arrived in Orlando about 4:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.

From the airport we jumped on a bus & headed for the Boardwalk Hotel.

WOW!!!  What an amazing place.
AND
Much to my surprise when I checked in I learned I earned a concierge room!

It is beautiful & we will get waited on hand & foot the whole week.

There was a cute Mickey Mouse towel figure on our bed & chocolates.

We even have a balcony with a fabulous scenery out our door.

Brayden & Papa checking out our room & balcony.

 During our LONG wait in the Chicago airport we met up with my Canadian demonstrator friend- Heather Summers & her son Nathan. 
They were on the same delayed flight too.
Here is Brayden with his new friend- Nathan Summers (& Heather too)!

 Here is a cute picture of Nathan Summers & Brayden sitting on the huge couch in the main lobby of our hotel.

Here is a picture of some of us hanging out in the Stampin' UP! hospitality lounge.
Great to see some of our dear friends & their spouses again.

Our hotel has a wonderful pool too.
Brayden swam for quiet awhile last night.

Last night Stampin' UP! had a meet & greet along the Broadwalk.

Here is Brayden getting some autographs from some of our friends.

AND

Here is Brayden visiting with Shelli.  

She signed his autograph book & got her picture taken with him.

Not sure she realized that she made a new friend forever!!

He saw her at breakfast this morning & had to go right over to tell her all about Papa sleeping with him last night & Brayden kicking him & about pushing Papa out of bed, etc.  

Too cute! 
Shelli got a kick out of him telling her his story.

I hope to post today's events sometime tomorrow.
ENJOY!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

Disney here we come!!

Wanted to show you.....

Here is the autograph book & name badge I just made for Brayden!!

Hope he gets if full of character signatures & pictures.  Excited that he will celebrate his 4th birthday on Tuesday (May 1st) at Disney with us- thanks to Stampin' UP!



AND here is my swap!

'Button Buddies' & 'A Word for You'
cs:  Rich Razzleberry, Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade & Whisper White
Summer Smooches Designer Paper
ink:  Rich Razzleberry & Early Espresso
supplies:  Lucky Limeade ruffled ribbon, 2 1/2 " circle punch, Decorative Label punch, scallop circle punch, mat pack, paper piercing tool, white brad, dimensionals

NOTE:  For those of you in my downline......this will be your swap from me at our meeting on May 12th.

Off to pack & head to Des Moines soon.
Hugs!
SUSIE