Brayden's snowmen creation!

Here is Brayden's creation he made today!!

I saw a card on Pinterest using your hand print to make snowmen.

SO we tried it today while the twins were napping.

I think it turned out pretty darn cute!

He was pretty proud of it.

AND SO IS GRANDMA!

 I just had to share......

 

'Rain or Shine'

Good morning!!
Here is a card that I'm doing at my January workshops.

'Rain or Shine' & 'Ciao, Baby'
cs:  Pacific Point, Marina Mist, Whisper White
NEW Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Paper
ink:  Marina Mist
supplies:  Big Shot, NEW Cloudy Day embossing folder, Hearts Collection Framelits, NEW Marina Mist ribbon, (SAB) Petite Curly Label Punch, glue dots, dimensionals, paper-piercing mat & tool, paper snips, 2 1/2" Circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Small Heart punch

This is such a bright & cheery card.
Check out the inside.....

It pops out!
Cute, huh!

I enjoyed my evening stamping last night with the gals!!
It is always fun to see everyone & get to visit!
It was super foggy out last night & hated that!
I'm glad everyone joined me & drove careful here & back.
 
Busy this morning getting things picked back up & put back together before my boys get here.
Today all 3 boys get to be here to spend the day with grandma.
I'm excited & looking forward to that as they haven't all been here together for several weeks.
Brayden wanted to come on Wednesday, but since the twins had been sick we decided we had better wait a few more days!
I'm glad to have healthy boys again.

I hope you have a super day!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Hearts A Flutter'

Good morning!

Here is another heart card.  Love these colors!  But Gray goes with anything- doesn't it?

'Hearts a Flutter' & 'Fabulous Phrases'
cs:  Basic Gray, Real Red, Whisper White
More Amore Specialty Designer Paper(NEW)
ink:  Real Red
supplies:  Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelits (NEW), 2 1/2" Circle punch, Jewelry Tag punch, Basic Gray/Basic Black 1 1/4" Two Toned ribbon (NEW), dimensionals, glue dots

Tonight is Stampin' Night at our home.

I have several ladies coming to join me.

They will be making 6 awesome cards using NEW products!
 Looking forward to seeing everyone & spend our night stamping together.

I hope you have a great day!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

More Amore Specialty Designer Paper!

Good morning!

I love this red lacy heart that is in the More Amore Specialty Designer Paper package.  It comes with several of them on a 12x12 sheet (all attached together) & I cut it out with my scissor snips.

'Petite Pairs'

cs:  Real Red, Primrose Petals, Pool Party, Very Vanilla

More Amore Specialty Designer Paper

ink:  Real Red

supplies:  Big Shot, Scalloped Heart Embosslit, Pool Party 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Full Heart Punch, Small Heart punch, Scallop Trim Border punch, dimensionals, glue dots

My boys were here early this morning.
Think they are finally healthy again!
Deke is gone to meetings all day.
I have lots to do to be ready for Stampin' tomorrow night. 
My Stamp Studio literally just has a path to walk through it!
So need to get it cleaned & all of my card stock cut.

I hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

'Oh, Hello'

Good morning!

This is a card that my downline Dawn created & brought to our last downline meeting as a shoe box swap!! I LOVE it......she is so creative!!  There is alot of new products used on her creation.  Notice the designer paper?  It is a peek at the Sale-a-bration package that you can get for free with a  $50 order beginning 01/22 through 03/22.  If you don't have a Sale-a-bration flyer & want one, just let me know! 

 'Oh Hello'

cs:  Pool Party, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White

Sycamore Designer Paper (SAB)

ink:  Rich Razzleberry

supplies:  Big Shot, Top Note Die, 1 1/4" square punch, 2 1/2" Cirlce Punch, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch, Blossom punch, Designer Builder Brads, Brights Designer Buttons, White Twine, glue dots, dimensional, Vine Street Embossing folder (SAB)

I've told you before- but am telling you again- I have an awesome husband!  I help him & he helps me!  Glad we are such a good team!  We are blessed!  Last night he helped take down the Christmas tree & put it away in the garage for the year; then helped me move all of the furniture out of the family room & I shampooed the carpet in that whole room.  I also got my orders from Denise's party all entered & finalized.  And I sent out reminder emails about my Stampin' Night here on Thursday night, my Stampin' Party on Sunday & my 'Glitter Gals' GROUP downline meeting update email too!

Nathan & Brayden stopped a bit last night to visit.  Brayden wanted to play with his BIG farming operation set up he has.  I promised him I wouldn't tear it apart- so not sure where I'm going to put my other table for Stampin' Night at- but I'll figure out something!

I just got done walking & am off now to get my family room all put back together & ready for the twins when they walk in the door shortly.  

I am praying the twins are healthy today!   

Tonight we sell 2 whole semi loads of hogs- so it will be a late night on the farm.

 I hope you have a fabulous day!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

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