A beautiful heart card!!

Isn't this a beautiful heart card!

It would make an awesome wedding card or Valentines card.

My demonstrator friend Christy Kimball gave this card to me.

I love the vintage style of it.
And I haven't done this layout on a card for quite awhile- so will have to come up with something again.

'Love' (Single stamp that was available until 01/03)

'Everything Eleanor'

 cs:  Raspberry Ribbple, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

ink:  Raspberry Ripple & Crumb Cake
supplies:  Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet embossing folder, sponge, Full Heart Punch, Raspberry Ripple Stitched ribbon, dimensionals, glue dot

 

Brayden LOVED helping sell hogs last night.

Our trucker was a little late.....so it was a long night.

But it was fun!

He is a true farm boy!

He had to see all of the pigs- from big to small.

And he went through every pen of the little ones so that he could play with them & feed them.

Too cute!

I have all 3 boys again today.....so it is going to be busy!

We are going to stamp heart sugar cookies & put red frosting on them for Papa & Brayden.

Deke is gone all day again today for meetings in Mt. Pleasant.

Drake had a fever yesterday & we are assuming it is his ears again.

Guess he'll be going back to see Dr. Mary. 

I need to call them & get an appointment.

Brayden got sick to his stomach late yesterday afternoon.....hope no one else gets it.

He seems fine now.

So far Brody is good!

He is done with his meds from last week for his ear infection & acting back to his normal self!

HOPEFULLY stays that way.

Are we ever going to catch a break?

I'm so ready for SPRING & healthy boys!

I hope you have a wonderful day!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Feeling Sentimental' with bleach!

Hi!

Here is one of the cards that everyone did at my February workshops.  This is such a neat "antique" stamp set.  It has so many possibilities.  

'Feeling Sentimental' (SAB)
'That's the Ticket'
cs:  Basic Black & Crumb Cake
ink:  Basic Black CRAFT ink pad
supplies:  Big Shot, Argyle embossing folder, Apothecary Accents framelits, Natural Trim  ribbon, Distressing Tool, Ticket Duo punch, Paper Piercing tool, Piercing mat, dimensionals, glue dots, Antique Brads, Natural Linen Thread, Heat Tool, Black Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Basic Black marker

*Note:  I used the Aqua painters & added bleach to them to color within the embossed image! 
I used it within the wheel spokes shown on this bicycle.

I had a great day with all 3 of my boys yesterday.  Brayden has pre-school today, but his dad has Parent/Teachers Conferences tonight, so he'll be here after school & then spend the night.  We sell hogs tonight, so he's going with us.  And I might add that he is very excited to get to go out to see the pigs & help us.  He is a true farm boy!  We bought him new chore boots at Christmas & he has only worn them a couple of times, so he reminded me yesterday that he could wear them tonight. 

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

Here is an awesome pop-up card!!

 

Good morning!

 Sammi & Mary were awesome hostesses yesterday & I enjoyed my day stamping with them & their friends!! 

Here is a cute card to start off our week!

This is another card that everyone did at my February workshops.

It is a cool pop-up card.

And of course I used my favorite SAB stamp when creating it!

 Check out how it opens up!

It is a fun card to do!

 'Patterned Occasions'

cs:  Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Very Vanilla

Parker's Patterns Designer Paper

ink:  Chocolate Chip

supplies:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder, Word Window punch, 1 3/8" Circle punch, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, Small Heart punch, Scallop Edge punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Piercing Mat, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, dimensionals, Soda Pop Tops

Today I am suppose to have all 3 boys!  It has been a week since I've seen Brayden.  I am looking forward to spending my day with all of them.  I am also praying that Brody's ear infection is gone & he is feeling better.  Particularly I hope he is eating better. 

I LOVED the rain that we got yesterday.  It is so welcomed!  We are hoping our pond gets some water in it.  And the fields need the moisture before spring planting begins!

I'm also thankful that we got the rain yesterday instead of the snow or ice that others got.  My heart goes out to many friends & family that got all of the snow!

It is cold & windy outside today though.  Oh- the joys of living in Iowa, as you never know how extreme the weather will be from one day to another.

Tonight I'm doing family haircuts for the guys......guess Susie's Hair Hut will be busy!!!

Deke has a meeting this morning & 2 meetings tonight....so it is a busy day for him too!!

I hope you have a SUPER Monday!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

A sweet Valentines treat!

Good morning!

Here is a sweet Valentines Treat that everyone at my February workshops will be making as a 'treat' from me!  It is made with the two tags die.

At Founders 1 1/2 years ago my demonstrator friend Angie Juda made a Halloween box like this.

 So- I changed the colors & stamp set to make it a Valentines box.

Isn't it cute!

I so LOVE this 'Hearts A Flutter' stamp set & More Amore Specialty Designer Paper.

Can't you think of all kinds of little things you could put into this box?

 Measurements:

• 2 tags- score at 1 1/4" from bottom

• Box base- 4 3/4" x 3 1/8" 
• Score 1" on all 4 sides. 
• Snip & tuck in the 4 corners to make. 
• Put together with Sticky Strip.  

I am off to Hiawatha soon to stamp!!!!

I am looking forward to sharing all kinds of FUN things with the ladies today.

Have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Here is my version.......

This is one of the cards everyone at my February workshops will be doing!

 It is my version of Georgia's card that I posted yesterday.
I love this layout!
And the Sale-a-bration designer paper (Sycamore Street) is awesome isn't it!

  'Vintage Verses' (SAB)

cs:  Tangerine Tango, Pool Party, Whisper White

Sycamore Street Designer Paper (SAB)

ink:Pool Party & Tangerine Tango

supplies:  Big Shot, 2 1/2" Circle punch, Perfect Pennants Bigz L die, Scissor Snips, dimensionals, glue dots, Basic Rhinestones, Boho Blossom punch

I am "hiding" today......and working on tax stuff!
This is one thing I hate to do & always wait until the last minute to do it- which makes it even worse.
If I would do a little each month it wouldn't be bad- but never have the time to keep up with that.

I have a lot of stampers coming to Sammi & Mary's workshop tomorrow so still have a little more cutting to do for that too.
I am EXCITED about seeing all of them & can't wait!

I hope you have a great weekend!
Stop back tomorrow & I'll share another stamped project with you!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

'Vintage Verses'......has so many possiblities!

Good morning!  I really like the In Color- Summer Starfruit.  It seems that it goes with so many different colors of card stock & is just so rich & elegant looking.

This is a card that I got in my GoDiva's swap from Georgia .......I just added a couple more layers to the card base.  Be sure to check back tomorrow to see my version of her card.   I CASED (Copy And Share Everything) Georgia's card- but used different colors. 

  'Vintage Verses' (SAB)

cs:  Rich Razzleberry, Summer Starfruit, Pool Party, Whisper White

Sycamore Street Designer Paper (SAB)

ink: Summer Starfruit & Rich Razzleberry

supplies:  Big Shot, 2 1/2" Circle punch, Perfect Pennants Bigz L die, Scissor Snips, dimensionals, glue dots, Basic Rhinestones, Boho Blossom punch

I enjoyed a FUN night of stamping with many ladies last night.
I'm glad that they could join me!

Deke is gone all day to a meeting......so it will just be me & the twins.
I'm going to hang with them & enjoy a quiet day- reading books & playing.
I've been going 100 mph lately & I'm exhausted.
Today might just be a jammie day for us!

Have a fabulous day!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Brody's surgery is postponed.....

We got bummer news today......Brody's surgery has been postponed due to his ear infection.  DARN, DARN, DARN!!!  We don't have a new date for surgery scheduled yet.....they are booking into April!! That is a LONG TIME TO WAIT!!

And double bummer......guess we probably won't be going on our Stampin' UP trip this year & everything is already booked- so just out!

'Best of Birthdays'- 25th Anniversary set!

Good morning!

Here is one of the pretty cards that everyone joining me at my February workshops will be making.

Tonight I have Stampin' Night here at our home, so hoping all of the ladies will be excited about this card that they will be making.  I am excited to be having everyone join me!  This card is created with the Stampin' UP! 25 Year Anniversary January set- 'Best of Birthdays'.

I usually don't do just tone on tone colored cards.
I tried adding a couple of other colors to this & decided it was just too busy!
I think it turned out pretty though- hope you do to!
 
I'll update this post tomorrow with the list of supplies used.

I am hurrying around this morning to get some last minute things done before my class tonight.  Plus the twins have an appointment today, so that adds to the busy day!  Thankfully if Deke's morning goes ok with his chores, he is going to go with me to take the boys to their appointment.  It just makes it so much easier when there are 2 of us.  And since he doesn't have a meeting today, that worked out perfect for me!

Be sure to stop back by tomorrow.

Have a great day!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

Here is my version of this weeks Mojo Monday Sketch!!

Happy Hump Day!

Here is this weeks Mojo Monday Sketch.

 

 AND here is my version of it using the 'Patterned Occasions' SAB set.

  I made my card so that it was going vertical instead of horizontal though.

What do you think?

Cute huh!

'Patterned Occasions' (SAB)

cs:  Island Indigo, Pool Party & Whisper White

Sycamore Street Designer Paper (SAB)

ink:  Island Indigo

ribbon:  Sycamore Street Island Indigo ribbon

supplies:  Decorative Label punch, Extra-Large Oval punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Basic Pearls, dimensionals, glue dots, scissor snips

 

Note:  

I just quickly whipped up this card so that I had something to post today.

Once I downloaded the photo I wish I had made the 'congratulations smarty pants' tag hang down off of the ribbon at the top of the card.

 

Deke is gone all day today to Ankeny to a meeting.

Busy day here with the twins.

Busy night tonight getting ready for a big Stampin' Night group of ladies coming to our home tomorrow night to stamp with me! 

WooHOO!

 

Have a fabulous day!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Oh, Hello' rose.......

Good morning!
Here is a pretty card that I got in a swap from my friend Ruth Bingle.

She is a gem & I met her several years ago at Founders.

We always try to connect when we attend SU! events.

'Oh, Hello' & 'Essentials'

cs:  Primrose Petals, Very Vanilla

ink:  Primrose Petals

markers:  Primrose Petals & Gumball Green

supplies:  Big Shot, Honeycomb embossing folder, Basic Rhinestones, Corner Rounder, dimensionals, glue dots, 5/8" Crochet Trim ribbon

Brody is sick.....such a bummer!

So yesterday Deke went with me & took the twins to see Dr. Mary.

Drakes ear infection is gone, but he still has a cough, so he is on meds for that.

Brody had ear infection & a cough, so he has meds for that too.

Brody will have a return check in 2 weeks.

Praying that the meds help him get better soon, as his surgery is in 2 1/2 weeks & he can't be sick then or else they will have to reschedule his surgery.

AND we sure don't want that to happen- we want to get it done.

 So praying that the boys are better soon.

It has been a long winter!

My little man, Brayden came to visit last night while his daddy & Papa worked in the shop.

Oh my gosh.....he ate tons.

He was starving when he got here at 4:45, so I made him supper.

We then watched a movie together & pIayed.

I so enjoy him!

He is so smart & sweet- such a joy! 

When he left I burnt the midnight oil working on SU! business stuff.
(I had to place a couple of orders & sort 3 boxes of stamps that arrived yesterday.)

Tonight is my farmer night- we sell hogs.

I hope you have a super day!!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

Lovin' these flowers......

 

Happy Monday!  

Wow- today is the start to a new week!  

And it going to be a very busy one here.

This is another card that those joining me at my February workshops will be making!  

Isn't it bright & cheery?

We did this card at Deb's party yesterday & everyone really liked it!  

Deb was a fabulous hostess & she had a great party!  

It was the great way to start off my first stampin' party in February!

'Bloomin' Marvelous' (SAB)

cs:  Calypso Coral, Old Olive & Whisper White

2011-2013 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (Calypso Coral)

ink:  Calypso Coral, Old Olive

supplies:  Big Shot, Vine Street embossing folder (SAB), Paper Snips, Old Olive 3/8" Striped Organdy ribbon, Basic Pearls, Bitty Butterfly punch, Delicate Details Lace Tape, dimensionals, glue dots

 NOTE: 
I cut the Delicate Details Lace Tape in half so that I could use it on both sides of this flower/leaves strip. 

We did this card at Deb's party yesterday & everyone really liked it!
Deb was a fabulous hostess & she had a great party!
It was the great way to start off my first stampin' party in February!

Have a great week!!
Stop back by tomorrow for some more stamping ideas.

SUSIE

NEW- 'Sent with Love' Stamp set & Designer Series Paper!!

NEW!!! SENT WITH LOVE STAMP SET & DESIGNER SERIES PAPER!!!   

February 1 through April 30, 2013 you can purchase the Stampin' Up! Sent with Love Stamp Set or the Sent with Love Designer Series Paper - or both in a bundle at a 20 percent discount!

'Sent with Love' Stamp set- #131847

     

Sent with Love Designer Series Paper #13182

The 'Sent with Love' Stamp Set and Designer Series Paper are perfect for documenting family vacations, creating unique invitations, or myriad other fun paper-crafting projects! 

Save 20% when you buy the BUNDLE!

Item	Description	Price
131847	Sent with Love Stamp Set (clear-mount; English only)	$17.95
132182	Sent with Love Designer Series Paper	$10.95
132851	Sent with Love Bundle Includes the Sent with Love Stamp Set, Sent with Love Designer Series Paper, and Calypso Coral Baker's Twine	$25.50 20% off retail value!

The Sent with Love Stamp Set and Sent with Love Designer Series Paper are only available during this special offer. After April 30, they'll both fly away!

In addition, you may purchase the Sent with Love Digital Kit- #13914= $9.95. Please note that the digital kit is not included in the bundle.

Another 'whole latte love' card....

Good morning.
I created this card a couple of weeks ago....it is the same layout as a card that I posted a few days ago.....but I just changed the colors of it.  

Are you tired of seeing this 'Patterned Occasions' Stamp Set yet???  Gosh....I just think it is so darn cute!

'Patterned Occasions'
cs:  Real Red, Island Indigo, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Vellum

'Summer Smooches Designer Paper

Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack

ink:  Crumb Cake

supplies:  Paper Snips, Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Circles #2 die, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/8" Circle punch, Small Heart punch, 3/8" Ruffled Island Indigo ribbon, glue dots, dimensionals

 I sure like the Crumb Cake & Island Indigo colors together.
What do you think of the vellum that I ran through the embossing folder?

I'm off to my Stamp Studio- as I still have some more cutting to do.
And then need to get packed up, loaded & out the door, as......
I'm off to Deb's stamp party soon.
I'm looking forward to stamping with her & her friends!

I hope you have a special day!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Chalk Board hearts......

Good morning!

 Here is card that I'll be doing at my February workshops.

I love the chalkboard look.

It is so fun & easy!

I made this into an easel card.

 Wouldn't this make a cute card for many different occasions!
(Valentines, Wedding, Graduation, Birthday, etc.)
 

'Ciao, Baby', 'Hearts A Flutter' & 'Sassy Salutations'

cs:  Real Red, Crumb Cake, Basic Black

Red Glimmer 12x12 paper

ink:  Whisper White Craft

supplies:  Big Shot, Framed Tulips embossing folder, sponge, glue dots, dimensionals, Petite Curly Label punch (SAB)

Manda is a teacher & she just loved this when I showed it to her!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL day!!
I'm home all day alone.....and will be cutting LOTS & LOTS of card stock!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Introducing our February 25th Anniversary Collection Stamp Set!

Stampin' Up is celebrating their 25th year in fabulous style! Introducing the second installment in our  "Best of 25 Years" Anniversary Collection, a special-edition series of 12 stamp sets featuring the "best of" artwork from the past 25 years, plus one exclusive new image in each set! Each month will have a different theme.
Ready to see February's collection? It's all about love!
Some things to note:

• All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95 (clear-mount only).
• While they are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), ALL of the Best of sets will be available to purchase until March 31, 2014.So if you missed a month you can still get one for your collection until that time.
• A new flyer will be released every month for each new Best of set, so head over here to see the images and get the skinny!
• You can get the Best of Anniversary Collection sets (no limits) on my shopping  website: www.susiewood.stampinup.net

BONUS TIME! Starting this month, Stampin' Up is including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014. So don't forget and pitch the sticker that comes in each 25th Anniversary Collection stamp set--save it to add to the card later!