POTATO SOUP
(Crock Pot Recipe)

1 can Campbells Cream of Celery Soup
1 can Campbells Cream of Chicken Soup
1 can Campbells Cheddar Cheese Soup
1 can Swans Chicken Broth
3 cans evaporated milk (you can use regular milk, but evaporated makes it thicker/creamer)
1 pkg of real bacon bits
1 pkg of frozen hash browns-THAWED (little diced squares) 

Mix all together & put in crock pot.  I add salt, pepper, garlic & onion salt to taste.

I cook this on high in the crock pot for approx. 4-5 hours. Be sure to stir occasionally so that is doesn't scorch & stick to the sides. 

It a yummy & fast soup to throw together!

ENJOY!
SUSIE

Notes:
*Yesterday I put it in the crock pot at 7 am & turned it down on low about 11 am & we ate it at noon.  The longer you cook it the thicker it gets.
*This recipe was shared from my friend/downline Angie Gamball.  Her recipe is that she just warms it up on the stove for approx. 40 minutes or so if you don't want to put it into the crock pot.  You'll just want to make sure that the potatoes are cooked.

'Scensational Season' MUG

Good morning!

WOW a busy day yesterday.....but enjoyed it.  LOVED stamping with all of the gals yesterday that came to make their Christmas cards.  We had a fun day!

'Scensational Season' & 'More Merry Messages'
cs:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
ink:  Crumb Cake & Early Espresso
supplies:  Big Shot, Holiday Collection Framelits, 2 way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain ribbon

 We had a nice time at the racing banquet last night- celebrating Nathan's racing accomplishments & Manda's birthday.  It was great to see so many of our racing friends that we haven't seen for a couple of months.  The boys were all really good.  The food was good- pork loins, cheesy potatoes, green beans, pasta salad & rolls (sounds like something I would have made). 

We are home today!!  There aren't many Sundays that I don't have stamp classes.  I have plenty to do.  Deke has alot to get done outside too since he is home all day also.  He needs to get all of the buildings put back together & ready for our baby piggies that come this week on Tuesday & Thursday.

  Brayden stayed all night with us last night after the banquet so we've been playing tractors this morning & reading books.  He is excited that Thursday is Thanksgiving & he has the day off of pre-school & Papa gets baby piggies in that morning so he gets to come to the farm & help us!  And then we are all going to my sister Beckies' home for our Thanksgiving dinner.

I'm off now to do dishes from yesterday (my potato soup was a big hit) & pick up my Stamp Studio.  We literally walked out the door minutes after everyone left from making cards yesterday to go to the banquet so I haven't gotten all of that done yet.

I hope I find some time to do some stamping yet later this afternoon too.  I have to get my calendar figured out for my December classes so that I can get my 12x12 card stock ordered for it!

Hope you have a fabulous day!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Another 'Bold Snowflake'

Good morning!

WOW- wishing our beautiful daughter a very Happy Birthday today!!  What a special woman she has grown up to be.  She is a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, teacher, friend, etc.  We are so proud of her!  Love ya Manda!

Today I want to share another 'Bold Snowflake' card.  It is the exact same colors as the one I posted yesterday, but it is just a different fold.

I'll update this with the supply list tomorrow.
I just love this stamp set- so striking!

Today is my Christmas card class & I'm trying to get everything ready for that.  Looking forward to spending my day with a few friends stamping.  I sitll have alot I want to get done before everyone gets here.  I have pumpkin bars baking & potatoe soup is in the crock pot.  

Tonight we have Nathan's racing banquet for the Southern Iowa Speedway in Osky to celebrate the 2012 racing season there.  We will all be going together as a family- including our little racing fans!

And of course the rest of our racing family- Mark, Beth & Josh too. 

  
Here is a great family photo of Manda, Steve, Brody & Drake.

Still can't believe she is my baby. 
Where does time go?

Ok.....gotta run. 
Have a great day!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

EXTRAVAGANZA SALE starts MONDAY!!!

 

Dates: November 19-28, 2012
Details
The Online Extravaganza promotion is our biggest online sale of the year! During these 10 days only, you can get incredible discounts-up to 50 percent-on some of your favorite products!

Beginning MONDAY YOU CAN EMAIL ME, CALL ME or PLACE YOUR ORDER ON LINE FROM MY SU! WEBSITE @ www.susiewood.stampinup.net

To see all discounted products & view CLICK this PDF.

In addition, there will be three products 20 percent off for 24-hours only on both the first and last days of Online Extravaganza-our very own doorbusters! Woot!

What a great time to do some of your Christmas shopping!

Monday, November 19, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
181	125586	Simply Scored Diagonal Plate	$11.95	$9.56
186	113439	Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine	$99.95	$79.96
186	113474	Big Shot Doctor's Bag	$69.95	$55.96

Wednesday, November 28, midnight - 11:50 PM (MT)

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	24-Hour Sale Price
7	118941	Clear Block Bundle (Blocks A-I)	$66.95	$53.56
7	120279	Clear Block Storage Caddy	$16.95	$13.56
175	109127	Stack & Store Caddy	$34.95	$27.96

Happy Shopping!!
SUSIE

Another TWIST card....... I LOVE IT! And can you guess why??? YEP- it is an awesome new SNOWFLAKE STAMP!

 Happy Friday!!!

Oh my gosh......those of you that know me know that I LOVE snowflakes & snowmen!  

And this new SINGLE STAMP called "BOLD SNOWFLAKE" is just my type!!  

I LOVE IT!

Can you tell that I LOVE IT!!

And check it out......yes- you can punch it out with the Blossom punch!!  

THIS IS so cool!!!  WoHOO! 

This single stamp is available until January 3rd, 2013- so be sure to order it before then if you want to add it to your collection of stamps.

'Bold Snowflake' & 'Tiny Tags'

cs:  Not Quite Navy, Whisper White

Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack

ink:  Not Quite Navy

supplies:  Big Shot,  Delicate Designs embossing folder, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Jewelry Tag punch, Basic Rhinestones, dimensional, glue dot

I enjoyed my evening last night on my stamp delivery mission.

I got to visit with & see many friends.

Came home & made supper (meatballs & cheesy potatoes).

Then made some carmel popcorn for Deke & me to enjoy.

It was YUMMY.....and makes me think of my Great- Grandma Fern.

She made alot of carmel popcorn & I have many fond memories of lots of time spent with her. 

She only lived a few blocks from our home & we saw her almost daily.

Then when I was married & she had to go to the nursing home, our kids & I visited her several times per week.

She was a gem!

I'm up bright & early this morning baking 2 pans of chocolate chip cookie bars.

Manda's birthday is tomorrow & she is to take treats to school today.....so I offered to make them.

Warm cookies of any kind are yummy.

Hope everyone at school enjoys them.

Ok.....hoping the boys play well today & G'ma can get lots of card stock cut.

I'm  headed to my stamp studio now to get some more cut before they get here.

I still have lots to do for my Christmas card class that is tomorrow.

I am looking forward to stamping with a hand full of gals.

But I have LOTS of KITS that I need to get done & get them delivered to those that ordered kits & couldn't actually attend my class tomorrow.  

As I want those gals to get their Christmas cards all stamped & finished soon too.

Hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Online Extravaganza Is Coming!

November 15, 2012
Be sure to check back tomorrow (November 16) for some preliminary information about our biggest online sale of the year: Online Extravaganza! With discounts up to 50 percent and 24-hour-only doorbusters, you won't want to miss it!

THIS I NOW SOLD OUT!!!! SORRY!

Are you looking for a neat Christmas gift for someone special on your list?  Check this out!

Sizzix Texture Boutique Embossing Machine

Due to our partnership with Sizzix, we are pleased to be able to offer a test run of the Texture Boutique Embossing Machine in our North American markets. We have 4,000 available to be sold only while supplies last. If this product test goes well, we may offer the Texture Boutique again in the future. The Texture Boutique works with Textured Impressions Embossing Folders to transform ordinary cardstock, paper, metallic foil, or vellum into an embossed, textured masterpiece. This machine embosses only; it does not die cut. Because this is a product test, the Texture Boutique is not branded with the Stampin' Up! logo. It comes in Sizzix packaging and is the same color and design that is sold in stores. We recommend you read the included instructions before using the Texture Boutique and that you pass the same recommendation on to customers who purchase it.

'Tis the season of giving, and the Texture Boutique makes a wonderful gift for anyone who wants to create their own elegant embossed art. To help you with your gift-giving needs, we're offering a special value bundle that saves you $5.90. If you prefer, you can also purchase the Texture Boutique alone. Looking for stocking stuffers? Pick up some additional embossing folders.
Texture Boutique Bundle
Item 132700
$39.95 (a $45.85 value)
Includes

• Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 Pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim
• Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Stampin' Up! exclusive
• Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder-Stampin' Up! exclusive

Texture Boutique Embossing Machine
Item 132657
$29.95
Includes

• Texture Boutique Embossing Machine, 1 pair of Standard Embossing Pads, 1 Mylar Shim

Give me a call or email me.  I'd love to order this for you!!! 
SUSIE

(641) 660-2537
dswood@cloudburst9.net
www.stampwithsusie.blogspot.com
www.susiewood.stampinup.net

"Perfectly Preserved' (Thank You) Brown Paper Bag

Good morning!

Here is a cute little decorated (thank you) brown paper bag.

'Perfectly Preserved'
cs:  More Mustard, Early Espresso, Raspberry Ripple, Very Vanilla
Orchard Harvest Designer Paper
ink:  Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade, Raspberry Ripple
supplies:  Big Shot, Cannery Framelits, Window Framelits, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle punch, Small Oval punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Argyle embossing folder, dimensionals, glue dots, Raspberry Ripple Stitched ribbon, Paper Snip, Basic Pearls

I made a quick trip to Osky to deposit our hog check last night.
And had to run into Walmart to buy a new coffee pot, as mine died  yesterday.
Then spent my evening cutting & mounting stamp sets!

It is another busy day here on our farm.
Deke's Uncle Joe is here to help pump our lagoons.
We need to get that done before winter.
Thankfully Deke is home today- he has had meetings the rest of the week.
He has to run into the courthouse for a bit later to sign a bunch of papers- but hopefully not be gone for more than an hour.
I'm headed to Iowa City tonight when the boys leave to make my stamp delivery run.  
I'll make lots of stops along the way to & from.
I'm still cutting card stock for my Christmas card class.
The list doesn't seem to be getting much shorter- but I sure have lots of big piles of card stock.
I'm excited to have so many customers making their Christmas cards again this year!
I am happy that I am helping them out by doing all of their cutting for them.
Several of them are actually coming to our home on Saturday to make their cards!

 Hope you have a great day!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Gently Falling Leaves

Good morning!!

Here is another card that I'm doing at my November workshops.

I got a card similar to this at Founders from Desiree Spensts.
I just added another layer.

I love it!

It is another form of "triple stamping"!

'Gently Falling' & 'Lacy & Lovely'
cs:  Early Espresso & Very Vanilla
ink:  Early Espresso, Old Olive, Riding Hood Red, More Mustard
supplies:  dimensionals, Basic Pearls, Gold Marker, Champagne Shimmer Mist Alcohol spray


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

'Make a Mitten' & coordinating punch......

Good morning!

Here is a cute card that I am doing at my November workshops. 
 'Greetings of the Season' & 'Make a Mitten'
cs:  Not Quite Navy, Baja Breeze & Whisper White
Snow Festival Designer Paper
ink:  Baja Breeze & Not Quite Navy
supplies:  Whisper White Sweater Trim, Mitten Builder Punch, dimensionals, glue dots

The top part flips up to open, so it is a little different fold.

Tonight we sell hogs.
I have lots of cutting to do for my Christmas card class that is here on Saturday.

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

Happy Veterans Day!
I am thankful for all of those who have served & continue to serve in our nation's Armed Forces.
We are blessed to live in America!
AND so thankful for our freedom! 
 

Good morning!  WOW......what a busy weekend.  I had a great party yesterday with Lynda & Nancy & their friends yesterday!!  Lots of stampin' fun was had by all!  It was great to have meet so many new ladies.  I loved sharing!

I'm draggin' today....been going 100 mph for too long.  
A new start to another crazy week here!

 Here is an elegant card that we did at Linda's workshop.  I love the Silver Glimmer paper.  It is beautiful & looks amazing with our cool Snow Flurry snowflake die.

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

My mom & aunt Virginia are stopping by to visit the twins & me this morning.
Looking forward to seeing them.

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

A beautiful wreath!

HI!  Here is a beautiful wreath!

I'm off to Hiawatha soon to stamp with Nancy & Lynda & their friends!  This is one of the beautiful cards that everyone will be making today. 

'Winter Memories'
cs:  Watercolor Paper, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake & Cord'ination Early Espresso
ink:  Black Stazon
supplies:  Big Shot, Woodgrain embossing folder, sanding block, Cherry Cobbler Tulle ribbon, glue dot, dimensionals, Neturals watercolor crayons, Regals watercolor crayons, blender pens

I have a huge group coming today & I'm still cutting more card stock so that I have enough for everyone joining us.

We had a great time with Deke's family last night.  Almost everyone made it but 2 of the grandsons.  It was so fun to see so many new little ones that have joined the family the past year.  It was especially special to see the Wood Family from Illinois & the Polly/Wood family from Pennsylvania.  They don't live close by & the times we see them we treasure.  We ENJOYED getting to finally meet our great-niece Katie.  And wonderful to see our other great-niece Collyn's again too!  They are both precious!

Have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

'Ornament Keepsakes'

Good morning!

This is a card that everyone did at Linda's Christmas card Stamp-a-Stack class last weekend.  It is very similar to a card that I got at Founders from Julie Davidson.  Loved that it was a true 'Christmas' colored card & show cases several neat products from our awesome Holiday Catalog!  




'Ornament Keepsakes' & 'More Many Messages'
cs:  Real Red, Whisper White & Early Espresso
Gumball Green Core'dination 
ink:  Early Espresso & Gumball Green
supplies:  Big Shot, Holiday Framelits, Lacy Brocade embossing folder, Sanding Block, Real Red 1/8" Taffeta ribbon, glue dot, dimensionals, rhinestone (colored with a red Sharpie marker)

 I enjoyed my sister Julie visiting yesterday afternoon & helping out with the twins.

Cut Steven's hair last night & then ran to town for Pizza Ranch for our supper.

Nice evening spent with my sister Julie & the Seeley family at our home.

Here is a picture Aunt Julie took of the twins being silly.

Brody is holding Steven's Mt. Dew & you'd think they had some of it with how silly they were being.

 Love those smiles. 
And too bad you can't hear their laughs too!

I have a long list of to do's today that have to be done before I can go to bed tonight....

•  Lots of stamps to sort & get ready for delivery that the UPS man delivered late yesterday afternoon. 
• Lots of Christmas card "KITS" to get done & several of them that need to be delivered to my Hiawatha area gals. 
• Lots of cards to cut for Nancy & Lynda's workshop tomorrow.
• Lots of meatballs to make for our supper at Deke's parents for tonight.

 We are looking forward to meeting Katie & seeing Collyn's tonight- our 2 youngest great- nieces.

Deke's family doesn't get together very often.

Love it when the ones from Illinois & Pennsylvania come to Iowa to visit us!

Hope you have a great day!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

'Scentsational Season' Tree Twist card

Happy Friday!  
Here is a card that I'll be sharing at my workshops this month.  It is a cool TWIST card.  All of the ladies made it last night & it was a big hit!

'Scentsational Season', 'Border Banter' & More Merry Messages
cs:  Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight
Snow Festival Designer Paper
ink:  Gumball Green & Cherry Cobbler
supplies:  Big Shot, Holiday Collection Framelits, Rhinestones (colored in with a permanent red marker), Merry Minis (star), Paper Piercing tool & mat, dimensionals, glue dot, 2 1/2" Circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch

 The inside has a pocket that you can keep open or glue shut.

This would make a great pocket for a gift card, money or a note!

Just think of the possibilities you could create using the TWIST fold!
And it fits into our Medium envelopes.

• card stock= 4 1/4 x 11" 
• score diagonally from corner to corner (the long direction)
• fold on scored line
• then fold in half like a card
• decorate however you choose 
• Easy!

I had a great group of ladies that joined me to stamp last night.

I enjoyed my evening & I think they did too.

We even had a husband join us for the evening to watch & visit.

He was the chauffeur for his wife who is on crutches.

Today I'm home all day with the twins.  

I have to clean the house from class last night & cut card stock & repack for my workshop on Sunday.  
Nancy & Lynda are going to be co-hostesses.  

They have TONS of friends joining them for the afternoon to stamp! 
If everyone comes that has RSPV'd it will be my biggest workshop ever. 
Woohoo!!

I'm excited to share with them!!

My brother in-law & sister-in-law from Illinois are home with their family from Pennsylvania joining them including their new grand-daughter Katie (whom we have never met yet).
I can't wait! 

So we are looking forward to spending time with Deke's family this weekend.  

We will all be getting together tomorrow evening at his parents home. 
(Which is right beside our home.)

I'm bringing the meatballs for supper.  

All five of the great-grandkids will all be under the same roof at the same time for the first time ever.

Have a great day!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

A beautiful 'Watercolor Winter' Poinsettia card.....

Good morning!  Tonight I have a big group joining me at my home to stamp!  I can't wait to share!  Everyone will be making 6 different cards.  Here is one of them.

'Watercolor Winter' & 'Heart of Christmas'
cs & ink: Bravo Burgundy & Crumb Cake
supplies:  Gold marker, Crumb Cake Seam Binding ribbon, glue dots, dimensionals, Champagne Shimmer Spray/Mist, Paper Snips

 I LOVE this monochromatic Poinsettia card.

Don't you think that coloring in the middle of the Poinsettias center just make the flowers pop out?

Have a great day!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE