HI!
This is an update that Manda shared on their blog today.....

Brody's Surgery- Rescheduled!

Neuro called this morning and they have an opening in the OR schedule.......they are getting Brody in on Friday, March 1st...... just 11 days away!  I, once again, am having mixed emotions but I'm definitely feeling a sense of relief that we aren't going to have to continue this waiting game into April!  Please, please keep Brody in your prayers as he continues down this journey in the coming days and weeks!! My goal is to post to the blog each morning while we are in the hospital so you are all able to stay updated on his progress.  We have been told the surgery will last 7 hours and to expect to be in the hospital for 5 days.  Thank you all!  Manda, Steve, Brody & Drake

Here is their blog link:   http://theseeleys.tumblr.com/

I too will try to post something each day here about updates.

Thanks for your prayers!! 
Hugs!
SUSIE 

Another 'Best of Birthdays' Pop-up card!

Good morning!
I want to share this pretty Melon Mambo card that I created for my friend Donna (whom just finished with her cancer treatments last week).

'Best of Birthdays' (25th Anniversary January set)
cs:  Melon Mambo, Regal Rose, Whisper White
Brights Designer Series Paper Stacks
 ink:  Melon Mambo
supplies:  2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, 1 3/8" Circle punch, Melon Mambo ribbon, dimensionals, glue dot, Paper Snips

Have a great Presidents Day!
 Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

Look at this adorable Mardi Gras card!

A very special "thanks" to my dear friend Teri that made this adorable Mardi Gras birthday card for me!!

I had a super time at Sheila's party yesterday sharing my love of stamping with them.
Then enjoyed Nathan & Brayden here & joining us for steak fajitas last night.

I took the day "off work" today to get our tax stuff done.
I have to have it to the CPA tomorrow.....so I'm going to go hide so I can get it done.
Deke is going to my sister Barbies to help "gut" her new place so the remodeling can begin next week. 
Our kids are coming for supper tonight.
Steven is cooking Olive Garden entrees' for us.....yummy!

I hope you all have a super day!!

Happy stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

'Best of Birthday's' Pop Up card

Hi!
A quick post.......

This is the whole card I gave you peek at yesterday!

I think it turned out cute! 

'Best of Birthdays' (25th Anniversary January set)
cs:  Tangerine Tango, Island Indigo, Whisper White
Sycamore Street Designer Paper (SAB)
ink:  Island Indigo
supplies:  2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, 1 3/8" Circle punch, Sycamore Street Button (SAB), White Twine

I'm off to Sheila's party soon!

Hope you have a great day!!

Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

'Best of Birthday's' stamp set is so cute!

Happy Friday to you!

Here is a quick post and a peek at a card that I'm working on for my upcoming February workshops.   I have lots of stamping to do tonight as I have a party at Sheila's tomorrow with her & her friends.  I am looking forward to sharing with them.

I think this 'Best of Birthday's' 25th Anniversary stamp set is so cute!  

Yesterday was a busy day.....Deke went with me & we took the twins to see Dr. Mary.  Drake does have ear infection again so is on a new/stronger medicine.  Brody's ear check was good!!!  Now praying he stays healthy so he can have his surgery sometime soon.  AND praying that Drakes new meds work & he won't get another ear infection.

Last night Deke & I went to the Iowa City area to deliver stamps & then went out for supper to celebrate Valentines Day.

I hope you have a great end to your week today!!
Happy Stamping!!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Happy Valentines Day!!

Happy Valentines Day!

Here are our grandsons quick Valentines cards that I did for them last night before I went to bed.

One for Jackson, Brayden, Brody & Drake.

I've seen several different things made out of Hershey's kisses & thought they are cute.

 The Hershey's Kiss is made using the large petal from the Blossom Petals Builder punch.

(#121808- pg. 185 for $16.95)

'Delightful Dozen' & 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'

cs:  Real Red, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Vellum & Red Glimmer paper

ink:  Chocolate Chip

supplies:  Big Shot, Adorning Accents Embossing folder (hearts), Blossom Petals Builder punch, dimentionals, glue dots, Small Heart punch, Scissor Snips

 Brayden & I made Heart Sugar Cookies yesterday.

We used the Holiday Sweet Pressed Cookie Stamp.

(#125152- pg. 161= $16.95)

Some of them we just sprinkled sugar on & some of them we put red frosting on.

Brayden is a pro at pressing the cookies.

I love spending time with him!

He just melts my heart.

Drake has a Dr appt this for his ears this morning.

(His Dr. was off yesterday so we didn't get in.)

Tonight Deke is riding along with me to do my stamp delivery run.

We are suppose to get a little snow.

If the roads aren't bad we'll grab a quick bite someplace along the way to eat.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Valentines Day!

Many blessings-

SUSIE

Stampin’ Up!’s News
Today, Stampin’ Up! officially introduced the long-awaited Hostess Code. Customers can combine online orders with workshop orders to calculate hostess benefits. That means you can have one big party that ships to multiple locations – and all the orders can be added together to generate hostess rewards.  YIPEE!  It includes ALL products on our online store (catalog items, Clearance Rack items, promotional items) PLUS My Digital Studio downloads PLUS My Digital Studio print products. How sweet is this???  It’s REALLY, REALLY sweet!  

NOTE:  In order to do this you will have to get a "code number" from your hostess which will tie it to her party.  I will have given this number to the hostess.  And each workshop has a different "code number".  Once the hostess closes her party this code will be void for future orders.  

WooHOO! 

If you have any questions about this- don't hesitate to contact me.
I will be sharing information about this new program with upcoming hostesses. 

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