'Oh, Whale'!!!

Good morning!
Oh my gosh......there are so many COOL NEW THINGS IN THE SPRING CATALOG!!  I can't wait to stamp with you in the coming months & share!

Here is a cute card I made for a swap that I'm in with some other demonstrator friends.  I used all new products from the Spring Catalog!  LOTS of these products were used with my Big Shot.  Oh my- how did I ever stamp or make anything before I had my Big Shot!!! 

'Oh, Whale'

cs:  Marina Mist, Pacific Point & Whisper White

Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Paper

ink:  Marina Mist

supplies:  Big Shot, Oval framelits, Cloudy Day embossing folder, Happy Whale Clearlits die, Bitty Banner Framelits; Pacific Point Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon; dimensionals, glue dots

Today is my anniversary of my job/career change!

One year ago yesterday I quit my job & a year ago today I started doing daycare for the twins, since Brody couldn't go back to daycare for a couple of months due to his surgery.
What a blessing this huge & unexpected change in our life has been.

And since Brody has another surgery coming up next month, I'm so thankful I can continue to stay home with them & we aren't worried about daycare & everything this time around too.

Speaking of my boys.....

Christmas break is over with!!
I will be going to their house this morning to watch them as the boys were up all night.
Bummer.....not sure what is up with that.
We were hoping their ear infection was gone.

So I will have a busy day with them.

And then I get my hair cut tonight.

Hoping you have a wonderful Thursday!

Be sure to stop back by tomorrow to see what I've got to share with you.

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Here is another cute box!!

 Here is another cute box that I did.  

This stamp set 'Heart of Christmas' was in the Holiday Catalog & now gone......but love the box & wanted to show you!

(Sorry- I thought I had already posted it- as it was one of my Fall Stamp 'Til You Cramp projects.)

This is great box to fill up with cards or put gifts in.

NEED:

2 pieces of card stock 8" x 8 1/2"

1 piece card stock (for lid) 4 1/2"x 6" 

 BOX:

8" tall

8 1/2" wide

score- 2" on 8" side & 2" on bottom of 8 1/2" side

Leave one short side un-scored.

Put both pieces together to make a box.

Slit corners to fold bottom of box.

LID:

score- 2" along the 6" side

Attach to inside of box top

 

 

Carry Over Items from the Holiday Catalog-

The Holiday Catalog expires TODAY- January 2, 2013. Many of the items in it will not be offered again. If you want any of these items, please contact me right away to place an order.
Or you can place it on line yourself at:  www.susiewood.stampinup.net

Stampin' Up! has already let us know that the following items in the Holiday Catalog will be carrying over. This means they will still be available for purchase after January 2, 2013. Page numbers refer to the Holiday Catalog.

*Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies, page 3, item # 127816, $24.95
*Ornament Keepsakes Set, page 3, Wood - item # 128048 - $34.95, Clear - item # 128051 - $25.95
*Snowflake Soiree Set, page 5, Wood - item # 127922 - $29.95, Clear - item # 127925 - $21.95, also available in Spanish and French versions in Clear
*Stampin' Sanding Block, page 6, item # 129367, $3.95
*Stampin' Sanding Block Refills, page 6, item # 129368, $1.95
*Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, page 6, item # 127819, $7.95
*Merry Minis Punch Pack, page 6, item # 126882, $16.95
*1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch, page 7, item # 127811, $15.95
*Greetings of the Season Set, page 8, Wood - item # 128030 - $15.95, Clear - item # 128033 - $11.95, also available in French version in Clear
*Evergreen Set, page 18, Wood - item # 127970 - $25.95, Clear - item # 127973 - $18.95, also available in French version in Clear
*Silver Stampin' Dazzle Marker, page 19, item # 128978, $3.50
*Gold Stampin' Dazzle Marker, page 19, item # 128979, $3.50
*Natural 7/8" Cotton Ribbon, page 20, item # 127844, $7.95
*Desktop Display Calendar Case, page 22, item # 127033, $1.95
*Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stampin' Pad, page 23, item # 126857, $10.95
*Illuminate Glimmer Watermark Stampin' Ink Refill, page 23, item 128333, $8.95
*Silver Sparkle Dazzling Details, page 23, item # 127845, $2.50
*Jewish Celebrations Set, page 23, Wood - item # 128042 - $25.95, Clear - item # 128045 - $18.95
*Perfectly Preserved Set, page 29, Wood - item # 126690 - $28.95, Clear - item # 126692 - $20.95, also available in French version in Clear
*Cannery Set Framelits Die, page 29, item # 127822, $24.95
*Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies, page 30, item #129021, $26.95
*Festive Paper-Piercing Pack, page 30, item # 127857, $7.95
*Friendship Preserves Set, page 30, Wood - item # 127910 - $21.95, Clear - item # 127913 - $16.95, also available in French version in Clear
*Silicone Craft Sheet, page 31, item # 127853, $5.95
*Jumbo Sticky Rounds, page 31, item # 127852, $4.95
*Early Espresso Stampin' Emboss Powder, page 32, item # 128980, $4.75
*Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, page 33, item # 127821, $7.95
*Autumn Accents Bigz Die, page 33, item # 127812, $21.95
*Wonderfall Set, page 33, Wood - item # 128084 - $24.95, Clear - item # 128087 - $17.95
*Gusseted Cellophane Bags, page 34, item # 127850, $3.95
*Seasonal Sayings Set, page 34, Wood - item # 128006 - $22.95, Clear - item # 128009 - $16.95, also available in French and Spanish versions in Clear

All other items in the Holiday Catalog, including Bundles, will be retired on January 2, 2013. It is my understanding that the individual items from Bundles may still be available as listed above, but the Bundles with savings will no longer be offered.
If you'd like to own any of the items in the Holiday Catalog that are not on the list above and therefore not carrying over, please be sure to order them soon!

Saying 'Good-bye' to "Frosty Friends"!

Good morning!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN ORDER OUT OF THE HOLIDAY CATALOG!!!  IF you want something that isn't being carried over- be sure to order it today!!!

Today we will be saying good-bye to 'Frosty Friends'!  Those of you that know me- know that I love snowmen & snowflakes & this set has been a favorite of mine out of the Holiday Catalog.  Infact there are several products out of the Holiday Catalog that I'm going to miss!!

'Frosty Friends' & 'Greetings of the Season'

cs:  Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake & Whisper White

ink:  Black Stazon

markers:  Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Pumpkin Pie

supplies:  Big Shot, Oval Accent Bigz Clear die, Delicate Designs Embossing Folder, Baja Breeze Seam Binding ribbon, 2 way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Ribbon Slides, Basic Rhinestones.

Isn't this box cute!!  

It just takes 2 sheets of card stock & a little piece for the lid.

I made several of these boxes for gifts.
 

Today is the last day of Christmas break.
I have to run to town for some errands.
I hope to get some stamping done for my upcoming workshops I have this next week!
The twins will be back tomorrow.
Brayden was here all day yesterday- which I so enjoyed!!
Deke is in the office today- so I'm home alone & to stamp!

BUT- I woke up with a terrible migraine this morning.
I took some meds, but my eyeballs feel like they could pop out- not good!
It is getting a little better- so pray the meds are working.
I haven't had a bad migraine for a long time.
I use to get them all of the time when I worked at the County Attorney's Office.

I hope you have a great day!!
Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Happy New Year!!!!

Happy New Year to you all!!

Wishing you all a healthy & happy 2013!!!  I'm looking forward to sharing my love of stamping with each of you!!

Here is a sneak peek at a NEW Sale-a-bration stamp set.  Sale-a-bration begins on 01/22/13!!  This set is called- 'Patterned Occasions'.  You know how I love my hot chocolate & coffee.....so I think this stamp is pretty cute!

This stamp set is just one of many new things that you can earn for free during Sale-a-bration time!  

We enjoyed a fun evening home with Mark & Becky (Steve's parents), Manda, Steve & our boys visiting us last night, put an ending to 2012.  AND we were celebrating all we have to look forward to in 2013!  We had a special reason to celebrate too last night- as Steve got a full-time job yesterday with the Keokuk County Secondary Road.  He has been working for them since June as their summer help & a full time position opened up, he applied & got the job!!!  YEAH!  We are so happy for the Seeley family!  

Brayden is still here today- playing with his Ertl home, barns, toys & watching an old 'Home Alone' movie now.  

We sell hogs this afternoon/evening from our outside lot.  Nathan & Steve will have to come to help us.  It is going to be COLD!

I have lots that I could do today, but just may enjoy a day off- which is something I never do!

I hope you have a great New Year in 2013!!!!!  

Happy Stamping!
Love & Blessings-

SUSIE

'Sweet Threads' Simply Sent kit!

Good morning!  Happy New Years Eve!

Here is a new kit that will be in the Spring Catalog that begins on January 3rd, 2013.  Have you ever done cross stitching?  I hadn't in years.  It is lots of fun & I had forgotten how much fun!  This kit can be purchased separately or in a bundle- which includes the stamp set too.

'Sweet Threads' Simply Sent kit
colors:  Lucky Limeade, Primerose Petals & Whisper White
Includes:  8 printed cards- 4 each of 2 colors; 8 White envelopes; 8 die cut pieces w needle holes prepierced); Embroidery Floss, 2 needles & 20 dimensionals.
'Essentials' stamp set

I added Lucky Limeade card stock & the paper piercing holes around the outside edges of the white scallop rectangle- PLUS the ribbon!

This morning Deke is in the office for a Keokuk County Board of Supervisor meeting.

Then we have a farm pre-tax appointment that I've been trying to get all ready for this afternoon.

Manda, Steve, the twins & Steve's parents- Mark & Becky are coming to our home for supper tonight.

WOW- this year just flew by.

I can't believe 2013 begins tomorrow.

I hope you have a fantastic day today as we end 2012!

Happy Stamping!

Many blessings-

SUSIE

Brayden is helping Grandma flattening Soda Pop Tops!!!

Here is what the new Soda Pop Tops look like.

Love them!!

And here Brayden is going to show you how to flatten them!

(To make them more mailable friendly!)

• All Tabs OPEN on your Big Shot Platform
• clear plate
• thick cardboard that is on the back of your specialty designer paper or Simply Sent kits, etc.
• Soda Pop Tops face down
• clear plate

Run them through your Big Shot.

Here they come.....flatten!

They will be pushed downward into your cardboard piece.

Remove the top clear plate & pull them off of your cardboard piece.

Add them to your card as an awesome embellishment!

 This is the small one flattened.

 This is the larger one flattened.

I'd like to thank our 4 year old grandson (Brayden) for helping me by flattening all of my Soda Pop Tops.

He is such a good helper!

He LOVES grandma's stamping!

What a sweetie!

He wanted to know if I'd tell Shelli that he helped me!  

I told him I sure would next time I see her. 

So I can't forget to do this.

He became good friends with Shelli when we were at Disney this past May & I don't think either one of them will ever forget the other!

(Too cute!) 

We had a very nice time with Deke's family yesterday at their Christmas.
Always fun to get everyone together.
Aunt Darci took Brayden sledding in the afternoon & they had a blast!

I'm off to do farm bookwork today......going to hide until I get it done.

Hope you have a fabulous day!

Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

Stampin' UP! Spring Catalog Sneak Peek.....

Good morning!

Here is a sweet card that my downline Dawn created for her shoe box swap for our downline meeting.  Isn't she talented!  I always love her vintage style!  This is a beautiful card.

Do you notice all of the new products used!  The lace doily, Soda Pop Top, Bitty Butterfly punch, New ribbon, New Designer paper & new stamp sets too!!

'Collage Curios' & 'That's the Ticket'

cs:  Basic Gray, Whisper White, So Saffron

Tea for Two Designer Paper

ink:  Lucky Limeade, So Saffron

supplies:  Paper Doilies, Bitty Butterfly punch, Basic Pearls, Soda Pop Top (flattened with the Big Shot), Natural 7/8" Trim ribbon, dimensionals

Yesterday afternoon Manda & I took the twins to the dr. 

They have both not been eating well, not been sleeping at all the past 3 nights & running slight temps.

Brody had an ear infection.
They wrote a prescription for Drake too to fill if needed since the boys share cups & everything. 

They guys are on a road trip today looking at a racing hauler.
They left at 6 this morning.

Brayden is here with me playing with his farm.

He is going to go sledding this afternoon with Aunt Darci & he can't wait!

 Lots of Deke's family will be here today/tonight, as we have their family Christmas tonight at his parents.

A nice perk to living right by (neighbors to) your in-laws that we get to sleep in our own beds & don't have to drive far or take too long to there!

I just have to take a big crockpot of my Cheesy Potatoes.

I have some Christmas presents I've got to get finished today!!

And need to work on farm bookwork!

Hope you have a great weekend!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Keokuk County's BIGGEST NEW FARMER!

Brayden is in heaven with all of these "OLD" toys!

Thankfully Grandma saved them all of these years.

Finding them in Nathan's old closet was a challenge though.

Nathan got out alot of his old Ertl toys tonight & built a huge farm for Brayden.

(Including a race shop!)

Talk about an excited little boy!

WOW- they sure don't make toys any more like they use to.

We sure enjoyed having my 2 boys here to visit, eat supper & spend the evening with us!

 Pretty cool huh!
Nathan &  Brayden spent alot of time tonight putting all of these together.

15 additional items have been added to the Clearance Rack! 
See the list of new items below!

Go to my website:  www.susiewood.stampinup.net
Click on Clearance Rack Blitz. 
Click on My Online Store.
Click on NEW ITEMS.
Happy Shopping!!

While supplies last only!  
There are lots of awesome discounts here!
Details:
Over 300 new Clearance Rack items are available at the Online Store at discounts up to 80 percent off retail-only while supplies last! And for the first time ever, stamps are included at up to 40% off.

We've added 15 more products to our Clearance Rack Blitz! See the list of newly added products below:

• Neutrals Flower Brads
• Regals Flower Brads
• Subtles Flower Brads
• Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon
• Bashful Blue 5/8" Satin Ribbon
• Chantilly 1/2" Crochet Trim
• Artichoke 3/8" Denim Jean Ribbon
• 2010-2012 In Color Stampin' Write Markers
• 2011-2013 In Color 12" x 12" Textured Cardstock
• Timeless Portrait Designer Series Paper
• Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper
• Well Worn Designer Series Paper
• Beau Chateau Side Notes
• Sweetest Stem Embosslits Dies
• Flower Burst Embosslits Dies

  All products only available while supplies last in the Clearance Rack!

It is 'Rain or Shine'- a Sneak Peek from Stampin' UP! Spring Catalog

Good morning!

This is such a bright & cheery card!!  

It is another sneak peek from the upcoming new Spring Catalog!  There are LOTS of new products shown here......new cloud embossing folder, new designer paper, new ribbon, new stamp set!  Don't you love it all?

NEW- 'Rain or Shine'
cs:  Marina Mist, Pacific Point, Whisper White
NEW- Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Paper
ink:  Melon Mambo
supplies:  NEW- 3/8" Striped Organdy Marina Mist ribbon, Big Shot, NEW- Cloudy Day embossing folder, 2 1/2" Circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Paper-piercing tool, Mat pack, dimensionals, glue dots, paper snips

 I had a very nice evening with Manda, Jenny & the twins last night.

I think the guys enjoyed their steak supper out too!

I stayed up late last night working on swaps & will finish them this morning so I can get the in the mail.

I will spend the rest of the day/night working on entering farm stuff into the computer, as I have tons to get done before our pre-tax appointment on Monday afternoon. 

The next 3 days/nights will all be donated to farm stuff!

There is just so much stuff to do this time of year.

Hope you have a great Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!

SUSIE

Sneak Peek Stampin UP! 'Hearts a Flutter'

Good morning!
Here is the card that I made for Manda & Steven's anniversary last week!  

'Hearts a Flutter', 'Sassy Salutations' & 'Fabulous Phrases'
cs:  Basic Gray, Real Red, Very Vanilla
More Amore Specialty Designer Paper
ink:  Real Red
supplies:  Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter framelits, Jewelry Tag punch, 1 1/4" Two-Toned Basic Gray/Black ribbon, dimensionals, glue dots

Notes:  

This ribbon is really wide, so I cut it in half when I used it on their card.  

There isn't much of a two tone with it, other than the outside very edges are a little lighter. 

But it is really pretty in person & very nice to work with in tying bows! 

I love it!  

It also come in Pink Pirouette/Rose Red color too!

Yesterday I didn't get any stamping done.  My Stamp Studio was a disaster.......so I cleaned it.  All of my stamp sets are back on the shelves & in the correct spots so I can find them.  My room looked like a tornado hit it & I couldn't find anything!!  I also got all of my pre-order NEW Spring Catalog sets all put together.  So- I am ready to stamp today!!  I have 3 swaps that have to be done & in the mail.  I hope I have good mojo!

Our guys are all going out for supper tonight with the "Wood Racing" crew.

So the girls are staying home with the twins.  Jenny is coming to visit us.  I am going to make home made pizza for supper.

Deke is in Mt. Pleasant all day for meetings.  He got up super early this morning to get his chores done & is already back in to shower, shave & on road to his meeting.  Gonna be weird to be home alone.....so off to stamp I go.......weird not having the boys here either.  
(I will see them tonight though.)

Have a great day!

Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Good morning!  

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas celebrating the birth of Jesus, with your family and friends.  We had a great day- spent with family!  Then back home to work.  We sold hogs last night in the cold!

This Top Note die makes a cute, fun & quick Santa suit.  This could be a thank you note, a gift card holder, a card or even a bag topper!!  There are lots of possibilities.  

'A Little Greeting' NEW

cs:  Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black, Silver Glimmer 12x12 paper

ink:  Black Stazon

supplies:  Big Shot, Top Note die, Jewelry Tag punch, Scallop Square punch, 1" square punch, Scallop Edge Border punch, dimensionals, glue dots

Here is the bag topper one I made too!

I hope you have a fantastic day!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Merry Christmas from our house to yours!

Good morning!

(I did post a card at the end of my post today.  Keep on scrolling to the bottom to see it.....)

 Yesterday afternoon/evening we had Christmas with our kids at our home.

Here are some photos to share......

 We got the boys new sleds for one of their Christmas presents.
Guess both the big boys & little boys liked them!

Here is Nathan & Brayden trying out a sled.

They had LOTS of fun!

 It was slick!
We don't have much snow, but we do have lots of ice.

This is them just sliding down our driveway.

Them getting off the sled at the bottom.
If you could only have heard the laughing. 

Priceless memories!

Here is a photo of all 4 boys taken before we started opening gifts.

Jackson- 7 years (Nathan's girl friends son)

Brayden- 4 1/2 years

Brody & Drake- almost 16 months

 Here are they are opening their gifts!
Lot of tractors & lego's!

Here is the Seeley family as we were getting ready to leave to go to mass.
Steven, Brody, Manda & Drake

 This is a Christmas card that I've been working on the past couple of days!

'More Merry Messages' & 'Snowflake Soiree'
cs:  Very Vanilla, Early Espresso & Real Red
Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Paper
ink:  Early Espresso
supplies:  Champagne Shimmer Paint/Mist spray, Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details (glitter), dimensionals, glue dots, 1 3/8" Circle punch, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch

We are off to my sisters soon to have my families Christmas.
This year we are doing a brunch!
Something new we are doing, as we usually do the traditional Christmas meal, but one of my nieces & Nathan couldn't be at 2 Christmas at the same time- so we are doing ours different this year.
 I'm taking bacon, home made cinnamon rolls & a hashbrown/sausage/egg casserole.

(We will have Christmas with Deke's family on Saturday evening.)

Merry Christmas!
Oh, come let us adore Him.....

Giving thanks for God's Gift of Love and the joy we share through Christ the Lord.

(I love this wording from our 'Come to Bethlehem' stamp set.)

Love & Blessings-

SUSIE, DEKE & family

Happy Christmas Eve to you all!

Oh how I love this snowflake die.  I have used it for tons & tons of projects.  

 

I cut out the snowflakes with the Aluminum flashing using the Big Shot & the Snow Flurry die; then added one of our upcoming NEW JUMBO RHINESTONES in the middle; attached the 3 snowflakes together with glue dots & put onto the glass candle votive with a dimensional.  

This is one of the gifts I made Christmas.

Oh- I have LOTS to do in the next few hours!!  I have to finish up signing Christmas cards & get them all in the mail box within the next few hours, so that they go out in today's mail. 

THEN-

We have our Christmas with our kids tonight.  So I have cleaning, cooking & wrapping of gifts to do before they get here.  We'll eat, unwrap gifts & go to mass together.  Looking forward to seeing how excited the boys are over their gifts.  I wonder if they will like the wrapping paper more or the presents???  

I hope you have a wonderful day!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE