OH Hello!!

Hello!  Here it is......the whole card that I gave you a peek at yesterday!  This is just one of the 6 cards that the girls made yesterday at Denise's party!!  

(And yes- those of you that are stamping with me on Thursday night & next Sunday will be making this card too!)

'Oh, Hello'
cs:  Primrose Petals, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Tea for Two Designer Paper
ink:  Primrose Petals, Crumb Cake
supplies:  Big Shot, Ovals Collection Framelits, Flower Trim (rose), Crumb Cake Seam Binding ribbon, Paper Doily, sponges, Occasions Paper-Piercing Pack, Paper Piercing tool, Piercing Mat, glue dots, dimensionals

 NOTES:

• I colored the vanilla flower with a sponge & the Primrose Petals ink.
• I sponged the White Paper Doily with my Crumb Cake ink.  

Those of you that know me very well know there is no way I could put a white Doily on a card with Very Vanilla card stock!!  Sponging it worked out great! 

Denise had an awesome stamping party yesterday!!  We had a big group & had lots of fun!
Great company, great food & great stamping projects- what else could you ask for?
It was a great way to start off my 1st stamping party in 2013!

I think today will be a LONG day!!

Brody got the flu yesterday (vomiting & diarrhea).
And then Drake got it late last night.
Poor little guys!!!
I'm on my way out the door to go to their house to watch them today.

My mom & Aunt Virginia wanted to come visit today, but I told them they had to wait- as don't want them to get sick.  Now pray that the rest of us don't get it.  We all have lots going on this week! 
(me 2 more stamping parties & Deke has 3 meetings, plus selling 2 semi loads of hogs, etc.)

A family friend that we've known for years passed away.  Ed was such a great guy!  (He & his wife are best friends with my Uncle Jerry & Aunt Kathy too.)  His visitation was a tribute to him last night with over 700 people attending.  Over 30 years ago when Deke & I started dating we spent many fun nights at the Oasis in Webster with Ed & his wife Barb, plus Barb, James, Regina & John.  All of these couples were several years older than us, but we sure enjoyed hanging out with them!!

I had a great time with Cindy & Brittany on Saturday to work on Brittany's wedding invites.
They are very simple, but very elegant- Basic Black, Real Red & Very Vanilla with a monogram on the front!  I love helping friends design & create their wedding invitations!

I hope you have a wonderful week!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'OH, Hello'!

Good morning!  

Here is a peek at a card that I'll be doing at my January classes!! We are doing this one at Denise's party today!! 

Denise has a lot of friends coming today to stamp with us.  I'm looking forward to sharing!  

I still have lots of cutting to do!  So will share more about this card tomorrow!


Gotta run.....
Hope you have a very special day!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

'Hearts A Flutter'

HI!

I wanted to show you a card that I created last night using 'Hearts a Flutter'!

This is a card that everyone coming to stamp with me this coming week will be making!
 
'Hearts A Flutter' & 'Seasonal Sayings'
cs:  Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Pretty In Pink
ink:  Melon Mambo
supplies:  Big Shot, Adorning Accents embossing folder, Postage Stamp punch, Small Heart punch, 1 3/8" Square Punch, Simply Scoring Tool, glue dots, dimensionals, Melon Mambo Striped Organdy ribbon

 This is a different fold.....you can't tell from the photo though.

But the top part flips up & the bottom part flips down.

It is simple & cute!

Check out the new ribbon!

Busy day here....

• meeting with a friend this morning to help her & her daughter figure out wedding invites
• working on cards for my workshop tomorrow
• suppose to go to a surprise BD party tonight- but don't think I'll be done enough to be able for us to go
• I have LOTS of card stock to cut!
• And a few more cards to create!

Last year my New Years Resolution was to post a new card idea every day on my blog.

AND I did just that!

So this year it is to walk at least 2 miles on the treadmill every day- so off I go!

Have a great day!!

I'll update this post with a supply list in the next couple of days.

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Lovin' the Paper Doilies!

Happy Friday!  

Here is a card that I did for my downline meeting last month.  I love these new Paper Doilies!

NOTE:  The Rich Razzleberry button is a Sneak Peek of a NEW Sale-a-bration product!

' Beautiful Birthday'
cs:  Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry
Floral District Designer Paper
ink:  Rich Razzleberry
supplies:  Big Shot, Ovals Collection framelits, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle punch, Paper Doily, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, dimensionals, glue dots

I have lots of stamping to get done in the next 48 hours.
Pray I have good mojo tonight when I get to go stamp.
Sunday is my first workshop of 2013!
Denise is my hostess & she has a lot of friends joining us!
I can't wait to share!
There are just so many cool new products that I'm having a hard time deciding which ones to use first.
 
Have a blessed day!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Woohoo - the Stampin' Up! Spring Catalog is here!
Dates: January 3, 2013-May 31, 2013

 Spring Catalog Online (Flash) or Spring Catalog PDF
Spring Catalog Supplies

NEW STAMPIN' UP! VALENTINE PROMOTIONS!

From January 3 through January 21, Stampin' Up! is offering two valentine deals! 

DEAL #1:  MY LITTLE VALENTINE STAMP SET EXCLUSIVE.  Get the Sealed with Love Simply Sent Kit FREE ($7.95 value, pictured below) when you purchase the brand-new My Little Valentine Set ($9.95). This four-piece set was created exclusively for this promotion and will not be available again after January 21!  No limit!
The My Little Valentine Stamp Set is only available in clear-mount.  Stamp images shown below:

Item	Description	Price
132242	My Little Valentine (English; clear-mount)	$9.95
132245	Enamorados (Spanish; clear-mount)	$9.95
132248	Mon petit amour (French; clear-mount)	$9.95

DEAL #2  VALENTINE TREAT BUNDLE.  This  special bundle offer contains the brand-new Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (coordinates with the Stampin' Up! Full Heart Punch, #119883 which is NOT included in the bundle) and a package of 1" x 8" cellophane bags.  No limit on the number of bundles you can order!  The Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp and bundle deal are ONLY available through Jan. 21.  To get the bundle pricing, use item #132771.

Bundle Item	Description	Retail Value	Special Bundle Price
132771	Valentine Treat Bundle Includes the Happy Valentine Heart Single Stamp (clear-mount) and 1" x 8" cellophane bags

'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.