An update from Manda.....they are getting to come home today!

Brody had a restless night again. We don’t think he is feeling a lot of pain. Instead he is very angry that he hasn’t gone “bye bye” yet! Each time someone from the hospital enters the room he tells them “bye bye.” He still doesn’t want to be in the room hardly at all when he is awake…..even in the middle of the night. Steve took him on a walk again in the middle of the night just to get him to relax and go to sleep.
We are continuing with the tylenol every 4 hours as needed. He did have the steroid this morning at 8 AM but I believe that was his last dose!! Hallelujah!!
We just got back from an X-ray and are waiting on the discharge papers. YAY! Can’t wait to get home and see Drake and sleep in my bed and cook real food, do laundry…..the list goes on!!!
Thanks for all of the thoughts and prayers!

'Bloomin' Marvelous' flowers.....

Happy Monday!!  

Here is another one of the cards that everyone at Mary & Phyllis's party got to stamp This is a clean & simple card.  But I really like it!

'Bloomin Marvelous'
cs:  Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry
ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
supplies:  Basic Pearls, Paper Snips, dimesionals

 

This just might be one of my 40 card class cards!

I think it is very pretty!

 But how can you go wrong with putting Rich Razzleberry & Old Olive together? 

Jenny had an amazing party yesterday!

 I went straight from her party to the hospital.

I visited for awhile & then Drake & I came home at bedtime.

Hoping Brody gets to come home today.....will keep you posted.

Have a great week!!

Love & Blessings-

SUSIE 

Brody's "CHEESY" smile!

He got to put his jammies on today.

(Even though he still have his IV & all of the pads for monitors on his chest.)

He also got to walk holding onto our hand today too!

They are cutting back on his steriods- so hoping that will help his mood some.

He is a strong little boy!

He has been through alot lately.

He is just so darn sweet!

A true blessing!

Check out his "CHEESY' smile.

He is so ornery!

(Gosh- my dad would have LOVED him....they kinda act alike!)

Thanks for all of the prayers.....keep them coming as he continues his journey healing.

Drake is homesick....feel so bad for him.

He misses his brother.

Twins just have that "bond"!

 

 They just LOVE EACH OTHER!

Pretty cool huh!

A vintage birthday card......

HI!

Here is another version of the vintage card I posted the other day......it just isn't sponged so much & I used a different stamp set.

I like giving my stamping guests options when they stamp so that they are creating a card that they can use.

'Beautiful Birthday' & 'That's the Ticket'cs:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
First Edition Designer Paper
ink:  Early Espresso
supplies:  Big Shot, Window Framelits Collection, Argyle embossing folder, 2 1/2" Circle punch, sponge, Vanilla Flower,  Paper Doilies, dimensionals, Ticket Duo punch, Natural Trim ribbon, glue dots, Distressing Tool

I had a great time yesterday stamping with Jo & her friends!

Then we headed to Iowa City to see Brody.
He is gain every day, but still has a long ways to go.
I got to hold him for about 1 1/2 hours last night.
That made us both happy!!

I'm off soon today to Jenny's stamping party!
Can't wait to share with everyone!

Have a blessed Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A 'Feel Good's scrapbook page

HI!
Wow- what a long week.
We spend the day at the hospital yesterday.
Brody had a rough night on Thursday night, but showed alot of improvement by last evening.
He still has a lot of healing to do.....but looked & acted so much better.
Dr. Menezes doesn't think he is in alot of pain now so is off of the morphine.
He is still on the steroids, antibiotics & tylenol or ibuprophen for the pain.
He isn't sleeping very well & is restless.
But over all he is quite the trooper & very happy.
Drake is home sick & misses his brother, mom & dad.
He stayed with us on Wednesday night & Thursday night.
Last night he stayed with his Papa & G'ma Seeley.
We are all hanging in there & feel truly blessed.
Our journey is not over by any means, but we feel we are headed on the uphill side of it.
Brody is sitting up & can hold his head up for quite awhile.
He did get fitted with a neck collar yesterday afternoon to help support his neck.
Thanks for your prayers & keep sending them as he continues to heal.
Manda is posting on her blog, so be sure to check it out.

 http://theseeleys.tumblr.com/
 
I'm off this morning to Jo's house for her stampin' party!!
I'm looking forward to seeing her friends & stamping with them.
When I get home from her party this afternoon, Deke & I will be headed to Iowa City to the hospital to see Brody, Manda, Steve & Drake.

So the card that I posted the other day was a spin off of this scrapbook page.
I did these pages at Mary & Phyllis's workshops this week.

I realize that everyone doesn't scrapbook, so those gals that didn't got to make the card instead.

But isn't this cute though?

'Feel Goods' & 'Lovely Letters' Alphabet set

cs: Sahara Sand, Pool Party, Primrose Petals, Very Vanilla
More Amore Specialty Designer Paper
ink:  Black Stazon, Primrose Petals
supplies:  Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL die, Oval Framelits, Petite Pennants Builder punch, small heart punch, linen thread, glue dots, dimensionals

Here are some closer pictures....

I hope you enjoy your Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Drake & Brody turned 18 months yesterday (3/1/13)!

'Best of Flowers'- March stamp set! #133342= $14.95

LOOK what is NEW!

Photopolymer Stamps

We've searched long and hard for just the right material to be able to introduce completely clear stamping. And we've found it. We're excited to announce that we now have wood-mount, clear-mount AND photopolymer stamps! The new photopolymer will be an addition to our stamp line and will appeal to all types of stampers. Our top-quality photopolymer has just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time and with the introduction of our firm-foam pads, let's just say they're meant for each other! Photopolymer stamps will also be unique, fun designs that will inspire you and provide more versatile options you may not see in our traditional wood- and clear-mount stamp options.

What makes them so great?

• They're entirely transparent for perfect placement every time! 
• They are durable. The photopolymer material is designed to last. 
• Can you say sticky? (Don't worry; in a good way.) These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
• They're age tested. They won't yellow or cloud up over time. 
• They use FDA, food-safe material. How far can you stretch your stamping creativity? 
• We could go on, but we'll let you try them for yourself.

They are clearly a great choice.

Item	Description
	Designer Typeset Photopolymer Stamp Set Recommend clear blocks A, B, G, F, and I. Purchase separately. Includes 57 pieces. (Don't faint! This is a good overwhelming feeling.) #132956= $13.95

Another 'Patterned Occasions' card

Good morning!
Manda has some photos & updates on her blog if you want to check up on Brody.

http://theseeleys.tumblr.com/

 Here is another version of the card that I posted the other day.

Same layout, same stamp set (different stamp), same designer paper (reverse side).

Cute huh!

'Patterned Occasions' -SAB

cs:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Real Red

Perfect Polka Dots Designer Paper

ink:  Crumb Cake

supplies:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Word Window punch, XL Oval punch, Oval framelits, Owl punch (for heart), dimensionals, small heart punch

I had a fun time stamping & visiting with Phyllis & everyone at her party last night.
Good times with stamping friends is priceless!

Have a great day!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

What a long day!  

But we are so thankful for everyone's thoughts & prayers!!  

Brody's surgery went well.  

His dr said everything was perfect!!  

We are so thankful for that!  

He has had a long afternoon/evening & in quite alot of pain.  

He is going to have a long haul the next few days.  

But he is very strong willed.  

He has been through so much....just praying the pain lessens & he will feel better soon.  

Deke, Drake & I will be heading out early in the morning to go to the hospital to spend the day.  

I will update later tomorrow on things.   

Thanks again!!  

Many Blessings- 

SUSIE

Our precious little guy!

A vintage 'Feeling Sentimental' card.....(appropriate words for this day)....

Good morning!

We are headed out early today.....as Brody has is surgery this morning at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.  It is scheduled for 7:15 a.m.  He is blessed to have an amazing Dr. Menezes to do his surgery.   As we all know the power of prayer- please keep Brody (& the team of doctors doing his surgery) in your prayers for the next several days.

Manda has a blog & will post things on there as time allows so you can check it for updates if you want to.  

Here is the link:

http://theseeleys.tumblr.com/

Drake will be staying with us & his other grandparents while Brody is in the hospital.  We will be making trips daily to go to the hospital.  Drake & Brody are super close & never been separated except the few days Brody was in the hospital for his last surgery on 12/9/11.  At that time they were only 3 months & old.  So things definitely aren't going to be easy for Drake the next week either.  

As you know- this is Sale-a-bration time & I have LOTS of parties on my calendar for March.  I will continue to proceed with them during this time & think I've got things caught up on for the next week anyways with that.  I have TONS yet to do for my parties later in the month, but hoping that Brody will get home next week & I'll be here at night to stamp away & get ready for them!

Here is a card that we'll be doing at Phyllis's stamp party TONIGHT!  

I love the vintage look of it.

This is a stamp set that I can say I wasn't overly thrilled with when I first saw it.

BUT- OH MY GOSH- as I've had time to play with it I have loved it.

There is just SO MUCH you can do with it.

'Feeling Sentimental' -SAB & 'That's the Ticket'

cs:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

First Edition Designer Paper

ink:  Early Espresso

supplies:  Big Shot, Window Framelits Collection, Argyle embossing folder, 2 1/2" Circle punch, sponge, Vanilla Flower,  Paper Doilies, dimensionals, Ticket Duo punch, Natural Trim ribbon, glue dots, Distressing Tool

I hope you have a great day!

Sending lots of love & many blessings to each of you!

Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

'Feel Goods' stamp set.....

Hi!

Here is another card that I did at Mary's workshop.

'Feel Goods'

cs:  Sahara Sand, Very Vanilla, Pool Party, Primrose Petals

More Amore Specialty Designer Paper
(The die cut heart on this card is cut out of this designer paper package.)

ink:  Black Stazon

supplies:  Big Shot, Oval Framelits, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL die, Vanilla Flower trim, dimensionals

Brody has his pre-op appt in Iowa City this morning.
Hope they can get there without problems due to the snow.
And praying he is healthy & the surgery is still a go for tomorrow morning.
I'm on my way into their house soon to pick up Drake.
I think that Brayden is planning to come play with Drake today (providing school isn't cancelled).
Deke is on his way out the door to Des Moines for a meeting all day a the Capitol.
I figured his meeting would get rescheduled- guess not.

Have a safe day everyone.
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Secret Garden' flowers......

Good morning!
 I am in a monthly swap with some other demonstrator friends & the theme this month is flowers- so this just might be my swap for this March!
I just LOVE these colors together.
Isn't this a pretty card!
Heck- this just might be one of my 'All Occasions' cards too for my upcoming classes in a couple of weeks.
What do you think?

'Secret Garden' & 'Made for You'
cs:  Rich Razzleberry, Sahara Sand & Whisper White
ink:  Old Olive & Rich Razzleberry
supplies:  Big Shot, Honeycomb Embossing folder, Paper Snips, Large Pearls, dimensionals

I am hoping the snow storm doesn't hit us too hard today/tomorrow.
It looks like if it stays on track we'll get some snow, but most of it is south & east of us.

We sell hogs tonight- so worried about the trucker getting here & getting to his destination safely.

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

A whole latte love........(I LOVE this stamp set!)

Happy Monday everyone!

Here is one of the cards that everyone at Mary's party stamped yesterday.

We had a great time.....yummy food, great company & cute stamping projects= 

an awesome party!

'Patterned Occasions' -SAB

cs:  Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Real Red

Perfect Polka Dots Designer Paper

ink:  Crumb Cake

supplies:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Word Window punch, XL Oval punch, Oval framelits, Owl punch (for heart), dimensionals

I am going to enjoy a quiet day with the twins.

Then will be a stampin' fool tonight.

I have LOTS of cards to get ready for all of the workshops I have coming up in the next week.

NOTE:  Manda has a new blog (link is below) which she'll be posting updates on about Brody's upcoming surgery on, if you want to check it out.
Please keep him in your prayers....
He has his pre-op appointment on Wednesday- so hoping he stays healthy & his surgery is a go that is scheduled for Thursday morning!

Here is their blog link:   http://theseeleys.tumblr.com/
 
(Her old blog was bought out & it will be deleted next month so she transferred everything over to this new blog.)

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