'By the Tide'.....doing embossed resist technique.

HI!  Happy Friday!!

Here is a cool guy card.  And a fun technique too!  This is the embossed resist technique with 'By the Tide' stamp set from the Spring Catalog.  This is one of my March workshop cards!!  So if you are stamping with me this week- you'll be making this card!

'By the Tide' & 'Feeling Sentimental'
cs:  Not Quite Navy, Whisper White & Crumb Cake
Parker's Patterns Designer Paper
ink:  Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Versamark, Not Quite Navy, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive
supplies:  Big Shot, Oval Accents Bigz Clear die, Linen Thread, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Stampin' Sponges Glue Dots, Dimensionals, 1" Circle punch, Paper Snips

Enjoyed stamping with everyone last night!

Today I have all 3 boys.

So grandma is going to just ENJOY the day!

We plan to watch movies, play games/toys, color, read books & cuddle.

It is hard to think that a week ago Brody was just starting his healing process from his surgery.

He isn't back to normal yet- but doing so well.

I thank God all of the time for blessing us with this precious little guy!

It just breaks my heart to think all that he has been through.

But believe me- his smile just melts your heart!

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

 

Wishing you a Whirly Twirly......(birth)DAY!

Good morning!

This card makes me think of SPRING! 

I can't wait for the snow to be gone & warmer spring to arrive.

It will be so nice to be able to go outside to swing & play.

Don't you just think that this Pinwheel Sizzlit is just adorable?

I just think it is so CUTE!

'Wishes Your Way'

(Very cute words on pg. 33 in the Spring Catalog)

cs:  Melon Mambo & Whisper White

Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Paper

Sycamore Street Designer Paper

ink:  Black Stazon

supplies:  Big Shot, Cloudy Embossing folder, Pinwheel Sizzlit, Melon Mambo Organdy ribbon, mini silver brad, dimensionals, glue dot

Tonight is stampin' night here.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone & stamping!!!

Since I haven't been home for a week- my house (mainly stamp studio) isn't going to be too clean- but the girls will all be making 7 cute cards so hope they don't notice the mess!! 
I have LOTS to catch up on from not being home the past week.
I'll be glad when I'm caught up & we are off of the crazy roller coaster we've been on lately.
BUT-

Brody continues to get better each day!

Yesterday he played some, but preferred being held, so we did lots of rocking, reading books & watched a few Disney movies.

Last night Manda & Steve changed his bandages & it was terrible......

Why can't they come up with tape that sticks but isn't permanently stuck to the skin?

One tape the hospital used wouldn't stay stuck & the other won't come off (even with adhesive remover). 

Ok.....lots to do this morning before I head to Manda's house in an hour.

I hope you have a super day!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Ears for You'.....another single stamp!

HI!

Here is a cute Easter card that we'll be doing at my March workshops!  Love these little guys!  This is another bright & cheery card that makes me think that SPRING will soon be here- hopefully!

This Single stamp comes in clear only 'Ears for You' & is available until 3/31.  #132659= $6.95.

'Ears for You', 'Just Believe' & 'Easter Blessings' (on inside)

cs:  Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Sprinkles & Sunshine Designer Paper

ink:  Lucky Limeade

markers:  Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo

supplies:  Big Shot, Ovals Collection framelits, Tea Lace Doilies, Basic Pearls, Lucky Limeade Ruffled ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

 I can't believe that Easter is to early this year.
It is actually on our anniversary too!
(March 31st)

 I am off to Manda's this morning to keep the twins.  She is headed back to work.  Yesterday was a busy, but nice day with the boys.  Brody is getting back to himself since he is now off the steroids.  Every time I look at him I just think- WOW- he has been through so much the past week & he is such a blessing!!  I'm glad that Manda took the day off yesterday & I could help her.  We got caught up on things at their house!!

We sold hogs last night & it was almost 11 pm when we got in.  WOW- long day/short night!  Hogs didn't sort or load very good & it was VERY SLICK out.  Hoping the truckers made it safely.  I always worry about them too, especially lately-as lately every Tuesday night the weather has been bad.

Gotta run!

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

'You are My Sunshine'!!!

Good morning!

I am lovin' the chalkboard look.  Isn't this cute!!!  This is a single stamp that is only available until 3/31.  
#132671- 'Sunshine'= $5.95 (clear only)

This cool card is one of my March workshop cards.  So if you are coming to stamp with me any time this week- you'll get to make this pretty card!

'Sunshine'

cs:  Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Parker's Patterns Designer Paper

ink:  Whisper White CRAFT

supplies:  White Gel Pen, 7/8" Scallop Circle punch, Stampin' Sponges, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Daffodil Delight Seam Binding ribbon, Large Rhinestones, Paper Snips

 Isn't this a bright & cheery card?

Doesn't it make you think of spring?

I'm off to Manda's early this morning.  Steven is going back to work today.  Manda is taking one more day off to get caught up on laundry & everything else that has happened while not at home for 5 days.  I'm going in to their house to help care for the boys.  Brody has been a bear & not sleeping the best due to his steroids.  We all feel so sorry for him.  We are hoping that he'll soon be back to his normal happy self.  Manda did get a great picture of the twins last night, that I posted.  We are all happy to have them all back at home to be together & sleep in their own beds tonight.  We are all exhausted.  It has been a whirlwind of the past 5 days.  Thanks again for all of your thoughts, prayers & notes.  They are all very much appreciated!

Tonight I'm a farmer.  We sell 2 loads of hogs- so it will be a late night.  Worried about this darn snow that we are getting again.  UGH- I'm ready for spring!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL day!

Love & Blessings-

SUSIE

Home sweet home!!!

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