Woo Hoo.....I have my 'All Occasions' card class in Sigourney today! (Next week I'll be having this exact same class in Hiawatha.)

Good morning!

I have my 'All Occasions' card class in Sigourney today!

I'm looking forward to stamping with everyone that will be joining me.

Look at all of the cool cards they will be making!

Enjoy your day!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Spring is in the air......a sneek peak at a NEW stamp set!

 

Spring is definitely in the air, and we can’t wait to show you all the new products in the Stampin' Up! 2013–2014 Annual Catalog. But for now...here’s a pre-sneak peek look at the brand new "A Round Array" Stamp Set! Offered to you over 2 months before the new catalog goes live! 

From March 15 through May 30, we’ve bundled it with the coordinating 7/8" Scallop Circle Punch (introduced in the 2013 spring catalog)!

Spring Surprise Bundle-   $23.95 *Includes both the stamp set and punch.

• #133899 - English version in clear mount
• #133897 - Spanish version in clear mount

A Round Array stamp set-  $14.95 - set of 8 stamps

• #129090 - English stamp set only in clear mount
• #131682 - Spanish stamp set in clear mount

*Only offered in clear-mount. Wood-mount option will be available during the 2013–2014 annual catalog.

A 'Secret Garden' card.......

HI!  

Here is another card that everyone joining me for my 'All Occasions' card class will be making.  This is using the daisy stamp from the 'Secret Garden' stamp set.


'Secret Garden' & 'Loving Thoughts'
cs: Melon Mambo, Basic Black, Whisper White
Brights Designer Series Paper Stack
ink:  Melon Mambo & Black Stazon
supplies:  Melon Mambo Organdy ribbon, Dazzling Details Glitter Glue, Scallop Edge punch, glue dots, dimensionals

Brody's appointment yesterday was very good!

 He will have a follow up appointment next month with Dr. Menezes & have a MRI.
God has sure blessed us!
He still needs to wear his covering on it for another week.
His incision is healing nicely, but is itching & they don't want him to break it open by scratching it.

Today all 3 boys will be spending the day with Grandma!

And tonight I'll still be cutting card stock!

And cooking.....we are having a yummy lunch tomorrow too!

Can't wait to spend the day with so many that will be joining me!

Sunday I have a workshop at Erin's in NE.
And Sunday night I'm literally going to crash.
Not sure how I'll ever get caught up on sleep that I haven't had for the past almost 4 weeks.
SOMEDAY!

Happy Friday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Oh, Hello!!!

Good morning!
Here is a quick post.
Brody has his post op appointment this morning in Iowa City & Manda has a dr. appointment too.
So we are heading out early.

This is one of the cute cards that everyone will be making at my "All Occasions" card class.
I really like it!!
It is bright & cheery & makes me think of spring!

'Oh, Hello'

cs:  Calypso Coral, So Saffron, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake

Tea for Two Designer Paper

ink:  Chocolate Chip

markers:  Certainly Celery & So Saffron

supplies:  Flower Trim, Big Shot, HoneyComb embossing folder, Natural Trim ribbon, glue dots, dimensionals, Blossom punch, Paper Snips

Have a great day!!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

Here is another cute pinwheel card!

HI!
This is another pinwheel card that my customers did at my March workshops.
The Pinwheel Sizzlit die was a huge hit!
Everyone LOVED it!

'Wishes Your Way'
'Bring on the Cake' (inside words)
cs:  Tangering Tango, Whisper White, Sahara Sand
Sycamore Street Designer Paper (SAB)
ink:  Tangerine Tango
supplies;  Big Shot, Cloudy Day embossing folder, Pinwheel Sizzlet die, dimensionals, glue dots, 1/8" Mini Brads
Sycamore Street Buttons & Ribbon (SAB)

Wow- a busy week..... We had a late night on the farm selling hogs last night.
Then I worked on sorting stamp orders that arrived yesterday.
Gosh- when Sale-a-bration is over with the twins & I are miss seeing my UPS man every day.
The boys love seeing Chase (my UPS man).  
He is our nephews best friend & a racing buddy of Nathan's that we've known for years!
He always visits a minute with the twins & once in awhile he gets to grab a warm cookie to take with him, as he usually gets here just as the boys are getting up from their nap. 
They are always excited when they hear his big brown truck pulling into our driveway.

Ok....gotta run as Manda has an early meeting today & I still have lots I need to get done before the twins get here.

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

Here is a CUTE Birthday card!

HI!

This is one of the cards that everyone joining me for my 'All Occasions' card class will be making.

I think it is so CUTE!

My dear demonstrator friend Missy Shipman sent me a huge package last week with 3 created cards & several card packets to get me started for my 'All Occasions' class since she knew that I've been going 100 mph with lots of stampin' parties & Brody's surgery & post care the past 2 weeks.

Bless her glad heart!!  THANK YOU MISSY!!  I love you my friend!!  I love her ideas!

'Word Play'

cs:  Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight

Polka Dots Parade Designer Paper

ink:  Rich Razzleberry

supplies:  Big Shot, Chevron embossing folder, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, Blossom Petals Builder punch, sponge, dimensionals

 I finally got all 20 of my cards created last night & I placed an expedited shipping order.

I have LOTS & LOTS of cutting to do the next 4 days!

I am EXCITED about my cards though & I am so looking forward to spending the next 2 weekends stamping with everyone that is signed up to join me for my 'All Occasions' class.

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Madison Avenue' flower......

Good morning!

Here is the whole card that I gave you a peek of yesterday.

This is one of my March workshop cards.

Kay & Norma had a great party yesterday!!

Everyone enjoyed a fun day of stamping together.

I have LOTS of stamping to do tonight after work (when the twins go home).

I am trying to get ready for my 'All Occasions 40 card class' that is this Saturday in Sigourney.

Praying I have good mojo!!
What I have created so far are super cute & I can't wait to spend the day with everyone & stamp!

'Made for You' & 'Madison Avenue' (SAB)
cs:  Pool Party, Whisper White
Sycamore Street Designer Paper (SAB)
ink:  Lucky Limeade, Tangerine Tango
supplies: Large Pearl, XL Oval punch, Small Oval punch, 7/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle punch, dimensionals, glue dots
Sycamore Street Ribbons & Buttons (SAB)

Wow- the latest snow storm has missed us so far!
I am not complaining though.

I hope you have a great start to your week!
Happy Monday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Brayden says that he is "A HUMAN STAMP"!

This was so cute!! 

Brayden & Luke sure had fun playing the these.

Madison Avenue peek!

Good morning!!

Ughh.....I'm not a fan of the time change. 

Yes- I'm a morning person & get up around 5:30 am each day.....but 4:30- not so much fun.

I'm off to Hiawatha today for Kay & Norma's party!

They have several friends joining us & I can't wait to share.
Here is a peek at one of the cards they 'll be making.
I love the way these new scallop circle punches coordinate with this Sale-a-bration stamp set.

I am praying that the winter storm that is headed our way doesn't hit until I'm home tonight.

I'll share more about this 'Madison Avenue' card tomorrow.

I still have lots to do before I walk out the door.

Enjoy your day!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

Lovin' this set......'Patterned Occasions' stamp set!

Wow!! 

Sale-a-bration is almost over!  And this is one set that I'm going to miss.  I am lovin' this set & have used it tons!  It is just too cute and has endless possibilities!

This card is one of the cards that I've been doing at my workshops this week.  So if you are stamping with me tomorrow you'll get to make this.

'Patterned Occasions' (SAB)

cs:  Pool Party, Island Indigo, Whisper White

Sycamore Street Designer Paper (SAB)

ink:  Island Indigo

supplies:   Sycamore Street Ribbon, Itty Bitty Punch Pack (flower), 2 1/2" Circle punch, Basic Rhinestones, Modern Label punch, Word Window punch, dimensionals, glue dot

I have a busy day today!!!  

I'll be stamping & creating!

I've got my ideas down on paper- so just hoping it all clicks & I have good mojo.

I have to get the rest of my 20 cards figured out so that I can get supplies expedited shipped for my BIG ANNUAL 'ALL OCCASION' CARD CLASS that is next Saturday in Sigourney.  

I will then repeat the exact same class in Hiawatha the following Saturday.  

Registration deadline for both classes was yesterday.

I have a nice sized group of stampers joining me to stamp for the day at both classes, so I'm very excited!!

Brayden is coming to spend the day with Papa & me too- so I'm looking forward to that.

I had a fun day yesterday with all of my boys!

Then tonight we will all go to my sisters home & celebrate my niece Ginny's birthday.

I hope you have a fun weekend planned!

Take care.

Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

'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!!!