Here is a picture of Nathan's wrecked car!

My words to Deke when he text me last night that Nathan got wrecked...."CRAP"!  

Thank God he wasn't hurt!

The new car looks pretty bad though.

Guess the guys will be spending alot of time in the shop putting it back together.

And it was SO PRETTY before.

Oh, Whale

Good morning!

Here is one of the cards that everyone did at my 'All Occasions' card class.

I just love this little whale!

 (I will update this post in the next day or two with a supply list.)

I enjoyed supper & visiting with my friends Donna & Phyllis last night!

It has been along time since we've had the chance to get together.

The guys all went racing.

Nathan got 2nd in his heat & got wrecked in the main, so they'll be spending alot of time in the shop this week putting his car back together.
THANKFULLY Nathan wasn't hurt.

This is a quick post, as I am off to get my hair cut & then deliver stamps along the way!
Then tonight I have a date with my honey!

Nathan & April got us a gift certificate for Christmas, so we are going out to eat supper tonight to celebrate our anniversary!

Yep- tomorrow (03/31) I'll have been married to my best friend for 29 years!

It was a beautiful spring day on our wedding day too.

I don't know where the time goes.....doesn't seem like it has been that many years.

HOPING & PRAYING we have many more anniversaries to celebrate together.

I'm lucky to have such a great husband!

Heck how many husbands help their wife get ready for stamp classes?

Deke is a Big Shot pro!

Oh how I am blessed in so many ways!

I hope you have a great day!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A NOTE FROM STAMPIN UP!

Single Stamps Extension

March 29, 2013 We originally intended to discontinue our single stamps on March 31, but they have been so popular we have decided to extend the current offering until July 31, 2013.

YIPEE!!  I'm EXCITED!! 
Aren't you?
SUSIE

Making a Difference........

Good morning!

This stamp set is called- 'Moving Forward'.

It is this fiscal years Ronald McDonald stamp set.

Stampin' UP! donates $3 from each 'Moving Forward' stamp sets that are sold to the Ronald McDonald Charities!

Stampin' UP! has donated over $1,000,000 to RMHC over the years- making a difference!

This card was one that everyone did at my 'All Occasions' class.

 'Moving Forward'

cs:  Pacific Point, Real Red, Whisper White

Brights Designer Series Paper Stack

ink:  Real Red & Pacific Point

marker:  Pacific Point

supplies:  Big Shot, 3 1/2" Circle die, 3" Circle die, 2 1/2" Circle punch, Word Window Punch, 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Real Red ribbon, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, dimensionals, glue dot

BUSY WEEKEND here.....starting today.....

Yesterday was a fun & busy day with the twins & new baby piggies!

Last night Deke & I went to the hospital to visit my step-dad.  He was in good spirits, but in alot of pain.  He has a long road ahead of him with healing from his hip surgery.  He has a huge screw, several little screws & a big plate in him now to hold everything together on his hip.  I felt so sorry for him.  He is definitely in my prayers, as he begins his healing journey.

My mom was diagnosed with bladder cancer late last fall.  She did several weeks of treatment & her last tests 6 weeks ago show that she is cancer free!!  She does have to follow up with treatment every couple months for several years & starts that process today......so will be saying extra prayers for her too.

 

For today's schedule....

Manda has the day off today, so she'll get to enjoy the day home with the twins.

With my coffee in hand, I am off to my Stamp Studio to cut wedding invites for Shanoah, as she will be home this weekend & they want to get them all made.

Then I have several orders that arrived the past couple of days too that I need to get sorted, cut & bagged to get delivered.

Nathan races in Donnellson tonight so all of the guys will be going there.

I am going to visit my friend Donna, whom I haven't seen since right before Christmas.

(She was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer & has been finished with her treatments for a month.  She is doing great!!!)

Ok- gotta run....

I hope you have a fabulous Friday!

Many Blessings!

SUSIE

WOW! A GREAT DEAL RIGHT NOW! (until 3/31)

The starter kit is an AWESOME deal and it's available to EVERYONE! 

• Want to get your products at a discount??
• Want to be part of my Iowa Inkers Group??
• Want to attend Stampin' UP! Convention with me in July?
• Even if you were signed up before and dropped, you can join again!!

If you buy this kit by March 31 (this Sunday), you'll get to select 25% MORE= $156.50 (normally $125) worth of products OF YOUR CHOICE for only $99 and NO SHIPPING- you just pay the tax! 
And it will be shipped directly to your home by UPS.

It really is that simple and that easy!!  
Go to my website at www.susiewood.stampinup.net & CLICK on JOIN NOW to buy your kit. 
You select $156.50 in product of your choice for only $99 (plus tax)! 
What a HUGE value!! 
Woo Hoo!!

If you have any questions you can always contact me!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

A thinking of you..... 'By the Tide' card

Good morning!
Here is another cool card created with the 'By the Tide' stamp set.
This was one of my "All Occasions" class cards.
This set makes a great card for guys.

 

'By the Tide' & 'Sweet Essentials'

cs:  Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory

ink:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Not Quite Navy

supplies:  Big Shot, Oval Accents Bigz Clear die, Paper Snips, Naturals Designer Buttons, Linen Thread, Natural 7/16" Trim Ribbon, sponge, dimensionals, glue dots

What a fun day G'ma had with all 3 of her boys yesterday......

• We made cute bunnies out of cotton balls & paper plates.
• We colored Easter Eggs.
• We made Scotcheroos & put them into large plastic eggs.
• We went out to see the baby piggies.
• We watched a movie.
• We played with toys.
• We read lots of books.  

Today we get more new baby piggies, so the twins & I will spend the morning outside on the farm.

After work (when the boys leave) I plan to run to Osky to visit my step-dad, whom had surgery on Tuesday from falling on the ice & breaking his hip.

I hope you have a nice day!

Happy Stamping!

HUGS!
SUSIE

So Sorry......another pretty card.

Good morning.
Here is a quick post......as the boys come early this morning due to Manda having an early meeting.

Love this card!!  Love this color!  Love this stamp set!  What a great sympathy card it is.

This is another one of the cards we did at my 'All Occasions' card class.  It was a big hit!

 'So Sorry'
cs:  Pool Party, Whisper White
Sycamore Street Designer Paper (SAB)
ink:  Pool Party
supplies:  Lace Paper Doiles, Paper Snips, Scyamore Street button (SAB), Large Pearl, Big Shot, Oval Framelits, dimesionals, glue dots

My step-dad (Dick) fell on the ice yesterday & was taken to the hospital in the ambulance.

He broke his hip & had surgery late yesterday afternoon.

They put a plate & a pin in it.

Please keep him in your prayers.

The twins LOVED the baby piggies yesterday.

It is so cute to see them in the farm chores & outside with us.

I took a few pictures but they didn't turn out too good.

We get more babies in tomorrow, so I'll try to get some better pictures to share.

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a great day!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

"THIS & THAT"- Sneek Peek!

Get a sneak peek into the Stampin' Up! 2013-2014 annual catalog with the "Epic Day This and That" product line that lets you capture it all on-the-go.

WAYS TO USE THIS & THAT

This and That is great when you use all the products together, but each product is great on its own too! The Designer Series Paper is great for scrapbooking and crafters alike - and everyone will love the awesome rotary stamp. Plus, the other embellishments are so much fun. 

CLICK HERE FOR THE THIS & THAT FLYER

Item	Description	Price
131268	Epic Day This and That Journal	$10.95
130814	Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper	$10.95
130133	Remember This and That Rotary Stamp	$5.95
131271	Epic Day This and That Designer Stickers	$4.95
131269	Epic Day This and That Designer Washi Tape	$4.95
133350	Epic Day This and That Bundle Includes the five This and That products listed above. Only available in a bundle until April 30.	$32.08 15% Off Retail Value!

Fine Print

• Stampin' Up! is introducing the line with these five products, but will be adding more This and That stuff as time goes on.
• 15% OFF Bundle Dates: March 23-April 30 (remember the items that come in the bundle will be available in the new catalog, but the discounted bundle is only available through April 30).

Good morning!

Here is another version of the card that I posted yesterday- but in a different color & I colored the stamp a little differently.

I like this one too!

This is the 'Woo Hoo' stamp that is a single stamp & will be GONE after 03/31!
'Woo Hoo'
cs:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Brights Designer Series Paper Stack
ink:  Early Espresso
marker:  Regal Rose, Daffodil Delight
supplies:  Stitched Early Espresso ribbon, Decorative Label punch, Paper Snips, dimensionals

Yesterday my brother-in-law Dan Wood did a great job with the sermon at Aunt Pat's funeral.
We've enjoyed spending the past few days with Deke's family.
So sad that it takes someone passing to get all of the family together.

We get baby piggies in this morning so the boys & I will be out farming with Deke.
They are excited & so are we!
We love these little babies!
Then we sell hogs tonight.....so it is gonna be a long day!
Hope it isn't too cold out!
I am so ready for spring so we can go outside & play!!

Hope you have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Check out the visitor that came up to our porch door.

I am standing in the window in our family room & we are looking right at each other.

I didn't zoom in to take this picture or anything.

This precious creature was about 5 feet from house & not afraid at all!

I can't believe that it is the end of March & we have this much snow again!

A 'Woo Hoo' Birthday card....

Good morning!

This is another card that we did at my 'All Occasions' class.

I used the single stamp 'Woo Hoo'.

It is only available until 3/31.

Cute huh!

 

'Woo Hoo'

cs:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Brights Designer Series Paper Stack

ink:  Early Espresso

marker:  Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delight

supplies:  Stitched Early Espresso ribbon, Decorative Label punch, Paper Snips, dimensionals

 

Yesterday was a very nice day spent with Deke's family.

It is so sad that it takes a death in the family to get everyone together.

I cooked lunch & took up to his parents home for all of us.

Then spent my afternoon cooking to take food to the funeral home for the family to eat while there tonight.

There were several friends & family that came to Pat's visitation tonight.

We were just going to have graveside services today, but due to all of SNOW- we'll be having her services at the funeral home & do her burial later, as she was cremated.

I hope you have a great day!!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

 

Fabric Frenzy

Seamstress or not–you’ll love using our high quality Designer Fabric–especially at 50 percent off! Our Designer Fabric is designed to coordinate with Stampin’ Up! inks, paper, and other accessories, and is perfect for adding a stylish touch to traditional paper projects. Available in an extra-wide fat quarters (18″ x 26″). Use it for quilting, clothing, home décor, and more!
The sale starts Monday, so get ready to jump into the spring Fabric Frenzy!

• Promotion dates: Monday, March 25-Sunday, March 31, 2013
• No minimum purchase required to receive the discount
• All items are limited quantity at the discounted price; the discount will be removed once the limit is reached

Here’s a quick summary for you:

Page	Item	Description	Retail Price	Sale Price
170	126892	Essentials Designer Fabric	$29.95	$14.98
171	126893	Floral District Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	126894	Comfort Café Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	125411	Summer Smooches Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	125412	Twitterpated Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	122337	Timeless Portrait Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	122336	Beau Chateau Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	124066	Spice Cake Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
171	122335	Flirtatious Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
6*	129308	Tea for Two Designer Fabric	$9.95	$4.98
13*	129307	More Amore Designer Fabric

These single stamps are- Going, Going, Going & SOON GONE on 3/31!

 Just a reminder that these SINGLE STAMPS will soon be GONE! They are only available until until 3/31.  IF you want any of them be sure to let me know so I can order them for you.  Or you can place an order on line at www.susiewood.stampinup.net

Assortment 3

#132669- Basic Label (Block E)= $6.95 

(image coordinates with Apothecary Accents Framelits- pg. 191)

#132663- Boutique Blossom (Block E)= $7.95

#132675- Hello, Hello (Block E)= $7.95

#132659- Ears to You (Block E)= $6.95

#132677- Hello, Foxy (Block E)= $7.95

Assortment 4

#132661- Woo Hoo (Block E)= $6.95

#132671- Sunshine (Block D)= $5.95

#132665- Towels for Two (Block D= $5.95

#132667- Oh, Baby (Block E)= $6.95

#132673- Spec-tacular (Block #E)= $7.95

• This offer is available for clear-mount stamps only.
• The stamps won't come with a Clear-Mount Block, and you'll need to buy a block separately if you don't already have one. The recommended block sizes can be found on the flyer & I've listed it below too!
• There's no limit on how many pieces you can buy.
•  These won't be sent in our typical cases or packaging; they'll be packaged in cello bags-if you'd like a case for your stamp, you can buy our Clear- Mount Stamp Cases #119105(set of 3).
  

  http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Single_Flyers_Assortment3_US.pdf
  http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Single_Flyers_Assortment4_US.pdf

'Best of Love' (February 25 Year Anniversary Set)

HI!
We had a great time stamping yesterday at my 'All Occasions' card class.
Glad everyone could join me!

Here is one of the cards that we did.

This is a CASE of a card that my demonstrator friend Christy Kimball gave me & I posted last month.

I changed the heart on it using the new 'Best of Love' stamp set.

NOTE:
This heart stamp is not the size of this heart punch, but worked great using it this way!

'Best of March' Anniversary set & 'Everything Eleanor'
cs:  Raspberry Ripple, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
ink:  Raspberry Ripple & Crumb Cake
supplies:  Raspberry Ripple 3/8" Satin Stitched ribbon, Big Shot, Elegant Bouquet embossing folder, sponge, Hearts A Flutter framelits, dimensionals, glue dots

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Especially for You....

HI!
Woohoo......it has been a crazy week preparing.....
I've been cooking tonight & just got done loading part of my car.
My card stock cutting just got finished too!
Yipee!!
I'm headed to bed for a few hours & will get up bright & early to bake cookie bars & finish loading the card before I head out about 6:30.
I'm off to Hiawatha to spend my day stamping with lots of stamping friends.
They will be attending my Annual 'All Occasions' card class.
I'm EXCITED & can't wait for them to see all of the cards.

I thought that the card shown today could be an "anything" card.

It would make a pretty wedding card, birthday card, sympathy card, get well card, etc.

'Blooming with Kindness' & 'Made for You'

cs:  Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla

Brights Designer Series Paper Stack

ink:  Rich Razzleberry

supplies:  Very Vanilla Seam Binding ribbon, glue dot, dimensionals

 

There is a snow prediction for Southern Iowa this afternoon, evening & tomorrow.

I'm hoping that it misses us......or at least I don't have bad weather driving home tonight from Hiawatha anyway.

Also-

Several of my downline & adoptees are attending a Stampin' UP! Regionals today in St. Louis.

I know they'll have fun & can't wait to hear all about it!!

If I hadn't already had this big stamp camp scheduled I would have been joining them.

I hope they have safe travels back home too with this predicted snow storm.

Wow- have a fabulous day! 

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!

SUSIE