Thankful for.....a 'Truly Grateful' card.....

Good morning!!

Here is a card that made for my September monthly swap that I'm in.

(Yep- I'm early & probably shouldn't share it yet on my blog, 

but I don't have any pictures taken of any other cards yet to share.

So if you are in that swap with me- you'll be getting this card next month.) 

This is the same layout as one of the cards I did for my August workshops- 

but I just changed the stamp set.

Here is the one that I posted earlier this month.

http://stampwithsusie.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-lovely-magnificent-maple-card.html 

'Truly Grateful'

cs:  Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Naturals Ivory

dp:  Sweater Weather

ink:  Versamark & Chocolate Chip

markers:  Crumb Cake & So Saffron

supplies:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder, 2 12" circle punch, Decorative Label punch, Neutrals Candy Dot (Chocolate Chip), Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Early Espresso Embossing Powder, dimensionals

Check out the fun fold!

What a fun night we had at the races celebrating Nathan's birthday last night.

Nathan got 3rd in his heat; started 10th in the main & finished 2nd by only 1/4 of a car length.

He drove his friend Blaine's car & looked really good!

Today is a catch up day at our house!

Oh my gosh......I have tons of laundry to do, bills to pay, stamping to do, etc.

But before I can ever stamp I need to clean my Studio- as it is a disaster!

We offered to do birthday suppers tonight for Nathan & Steve- but not positive that is going to end up working out for everyone's schedules- we will see.

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday

and enjoy your weekend!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A sweet 'Summer Silhouettes' card....

Good morning!!

Here is a sweet card that my downline Judy Hopping created & gave to me.

She cased the layout from this card that I posted earlier.

 http://stampwithsusie.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-sneak-peek-at-new-embossing-folder-on.html

I love how hers turned out!!

And she used one of my favorite color combinations too!

The ribbon bow is just so stunning & easy to make!

 'Summer Silhouettes'

cs:  Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive & Whisper White

ink:  Rich Razzleberry & Old Olive

supplies:  Big Shot, Stylish Stripes Embossing folder, Extra Large Oval punch, Simply Pressed Clay, Blossoms Molds, dimensionals, glue dots

Today our son turns 29 years old.

Gosh....where did the time go.

He is a very tall, handsome young man.

He has reached to great lengths to become a very successful person.

And he is a great dad too.

We are very proud of him!

And we are lucky that he lives only 4 miles away from us & we get to see him often.

Happy Birthday to Nathan!!

And good luck at the races tonight.

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!

SUSIE

Here is another faux iris card....

Good morning!

Here is another faux iris card that I did for a monthly swap that I'm in.

What a fun & easy technique to do.

I will update this post later today with the supply list.

Check out the fold......it is an easel card!

School got out early yesterday due to the heat, so Brayden spent the afternoon with us.

He liked his first day in Kindergarten.

The twins were excited when he woke them up from their naps!

They were happy to see him & get to play with him.

We had a late night racing last night.

Nathan got 8th......struggled with the set up in his heat & had to start 12th in the main.

But at least he finished in one piece.

We'll be racing in Columbus Junction tomorrow night- so hoping he has better luck then.

He is still leading the points in Oskaloosa & Columbus Junction.

So over all he has had a good year 

& been pretty consistent with being in the top 5 most nights.

The twins spent the night with us when we got home from the races.

As we are hoping they sleep in some since they had a late night.

We will have a busy day today as I have several errands to run.

(bank, post office, etc.)

Deke is gone to meetings all day, so it will just be us.

I hope you have a great Thursday!

Happy Stamping!
hugs!
SUSIE

'Best of Halloween' witches hat!

Happy Hump day!!

Here is another Halloween card that I made.

I used the August 'Best of Halloween' 25 year Anniversary set.

It is a clean & simple card- but very cute! 

'Best of Halloween'

cs:  Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White

dp:  Witches Brew

ink:  Black Stazon

NOTE:

I used the Stampin' Trimmer & the NEW Rotary Addition with the Small Scallop cutting blade. 
That is how I cut the black scallop square.

supplies:  1/8" Basic Black Taffeta ribbon, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Gold Glitter, dimensionals, glue dots

Today is the first day of school in Sigourney for Manda & Brayden.

Wow.....where did the summer go??

I hope they both have a very good year!

Tonight we race in Osky!

I hope Nathan & the #52 team have good luck!

I think the twins will end up spending the night with us afterwards, since we'll be getting home late.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Oh my.....today is Brayden's first day of Kindergarten!

Good morning!

Look at that precious smile!

Today is Brayden's first day of Kindergarten.

I don't know where the last 5 years have gone.....it sure flew by.

We all had a fun day together yesterday.

 I'm so glad that he got to spend the day with the twins & myself.

I can't wait to hear all about his first day of school!

Here is a faux iris Christmas ornament card!

Good morning!
Here is another card that I did for my downline meeting last Saturday!

It is an ornament!

And I did the faux iris technique again.

Did you notice the cool little 

Old Olive Simply Styled Embellishment?

Isn't it cool!

I love the designer paper too!

It is from the Season of Style Paper Stack. There are 48 double sided sheets (4 total designs) 4 1/2" x 6 1/2"= $6.95.

'Be Very Merry'

cs:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

dp:  Season of Style Paper Stack

ink:  Old Olive

supplies:  Big Shot, Stylish Stripes embossing folder, Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine, Old Olive Simply Styled Embellishments, dimensionals, glue dot

Check out the fold......

The guys worked in the shop last night & Brayden ended up staying over night with us.
So he will be here now today to play with the twins!
It will be his last day here as he starts kindergarten tomorrow.
Think it is going to be as hard seeing him going off to school as it was our own kids.
I can't believe that he is that old & so grown up!
He has his open house in his classroom tonight.
So glad that his mom, dad & him will all be going.

Tonight I'm a farmer helping Deke outside.
We sell hogs......wishing for cooler temps.
And praying for some much needed rain!
We sure need some for the corn & bean crops.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Love & Joy'......with a paper bow!

Good morning!

Happy Monday to you!

Here is another card that I created for my downline meeting on Saturday.

It is a door card fold.

And check out the cute paper bow!
Gosh.....I know it is only August- but it is never too early to start thinking of about our holiday cards.
And this years Holiday Catalog is full of awesome new products to help 
us get our creative juices a flowin'!

'Love & Joy'

cs:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Whisper White

dp: Season of Style Paper Stack

markers:  Cherry Cobbler & Old Olive

supplies:  Tea Lace Doilies, 1/2" Circle punch, 7/8" Scallop Circle punch, Extra Large Oval punch, Large Oval punch, Large Pearls, dimensionals, glue dots

Deke helped me last night & we got 51 quarts of tomatoes canned, 

plus another 11 pints of tomato juice.

They sure will taste yummy this winter!

I'll be hanging out with my boys today!

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Another 'Magnificent Maple' card.

Good morning!
I hope you aren't tired of this stamp set or this 'thumping' technique.

I love fall!

So here is another one of my swaps I made for my downline meeting yesterday.

 'Magnificent Maple' & 'Truly Grateful'

cs:  Cajun Craze, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Naturals Ivory

ink:  Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip

markers:  Chocolate Chip & Cajun Craze

supplies:  Big Shot, Chevron embossing folder, 7/8" Natural Trim; 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Deco Label framelits, Regals Candy Dots (Cajun Craze), dimensionals, glue dot

WOW- what a FUN day of company & stamping we had at my downline meeting yesterday.

I went & got groceries after our meeting.

Then home to make supper.

(Deke's favorite- wilted lettuce & dumplings.)

We then decided to go to the river & visit my sister & brother-in-law 

(Beckie & Dan), that were camping!

We don't ever make time to do things like that.

And we are so glad that we went!

It was a beautiful night sitting around the campfire & chatting!

Today I'm canning tomatoes & catching up on a ton of things here.

I'm not often home on Sundays, as usually I have a stamp class- so I'm going to ENJOY my day here with LOTS to get checked off on my "to do list"!
 

I hope you have a blessed Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

A witches hat from 'The Best of Halloween'!

Good morning!
Here is one of my swaps for my downline meeting that I am having today.

This is the August 'Best of Halloween' stamp set.

 Did you notice the scallop edge around the outside edges 

of the black cardstock?? 

This was created with the new Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Addition, 

plus the small scallop cutting blade. 
Woo hoo- I think it is so cool!

 I'll type up a supply list later.

I am off now to finish getting ready for my downline meeting!
I am looking forward to spending my day stamping with them.
 
I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
hugs!
SUSIE

NEW Rotary Additons are now available to order!! Woo Hoo!

As promised, the Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Addition and decorative cutting blades are now available! (see pages 176 and 177 of the 2013-2014 annual catalog).

Jazz up your creations with these exciting new additions!

129407	Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Addition Includes rotary track and handle and a straight-edge blade
129408	Straight Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blades
129409	Tiny Wave Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade
129410	Small Scallop Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade
131375	Stampin' Trimmer Replacement Cutting Mat
132788	Perforating Stampin' Trimmer Rotary Cutting Blade Debuted in the 2013 holiday catalog, page 24

Thank you for your patience while we waited for these items to be received.

I can't wait to see what you create with new cutting blades!!

I just got mine!!

And I couldn't wait to play with them.

Check out the black scalloped edge on the Halloween (witches hat) card above.

Lovin' the Orange Glitter with the 'Halloween Happiness'!

Happy Friday!!

Wow- I finally got to my Studio to stamp about 11 last night.

 Here is a quick card that I made....

I played with the new Orange Glitter & I LOVE IT!

I was also wanting the pumpkin "smile" to have a yellow glow.

I tried to color it in with a marker & it just looked messy.

So I inked the pumpkin image directly onto the stamp with the Pumpkin Pie marker & stamped it onto Daffodil Delight card stock, then cut it out & popped it up!

 So what do you think?

I love the sparkle & the bright smile!

'Halloween Happiness'

cs:  Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight

ink:  Black Stazon

markers:  Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive

supplies:  Witches Brew Washi Tape, 2 way glue pen, Orange Glitter, Bit Shot, Oval Collection framelits, paper snips

Last night I enjoyed my road trip delivering stamps.

It was nice to see so many & visit a bit along the way.

The guys worked in the shop late last night.

I brought home Casey's pizza & we ate the shop together.

Brayden loves eating supper together in the shop.

Today is another busy day with the boys.

The guys are off to the races in Columbus Junction tonight.

I'll be in my Studio stamping- literally all night I'm sure!

I have a big downline meeting tomorrow & I have swaps & shoe box swaps to do for it!

I am looking forward to seeing my group & adoptees though!

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs!
SUSIE

A special 'Thank You So Much' card!

Good morning!

Today I'm sharing a very special thank you card!!

When I presented at convention last month I worked with Donna Griffith at Stampin' Up! for several weeks preparing.
And then the week of convention she was our gang leader (to speak of) for our group that was presenting together for our rehearsals, etc.
Donna is so sweet & I'm blessed to have to gotten to know her 
(& other staff at Stampin' Up!) even better as I worked with them all.

Right before Opening General Session started at Convention (on Thursday night) I called Deke to check on things at home. 
He was so excited that he had just gotten a really cool thank you card in the mail that day from Donna.
Yes- it was a card addressed to him- for him!

She wrote an awesome note to him inside thanking him for being such a supportive husband with all I do with Stampin' Up!
We were both really touched by her beautiful card & her thoughtfulness!
I don't have this stamp set- 'Clockworks' yet- but have added it to my Wish List!
This is a great guy card!

'Clockworks' & 'Lots of Thanks'

cs:  Crumb Cake, Basic Gray & Crushed Curry

ink:  Curshed Curry, Marina Mist, Old Olive, Perfect Plum

supplies:  Big Shot, Chevron embossing folder

Ok......gotta run......

I hope you have a wonderful day today!

Happy Stamping!
hugs!
SUSIE

NEW Single Stamps (clear only)- available until 01/31/14!

These NEW Single Stamps (clear only) are available until 01/31/14.
You can order any or all of them at a workshop, as a customer order or on line.

Click here to see them & order directly from my Stampin' Up! website-
NEW Holiday Collection Single (clear) stamps

A Gift For You Clear-Mount Stamp Set Price: $4.95 Be Merry Clear-Mount Stamp Set Price: $8.95 Cheers Clear-Mount Stamp Set Price: $5.95 Christmas Star Clear-Mount Stamp Set Price: $9.95 Joy And Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set Price: $6.95 Magical Season Clear-Mount Stamp Set Price: $5.95 Prince Of Peace Clear-Mount Stamp Set Price: $6.95 Wonderful Blessing Clear-Mount Stamp Set Price: $8.95

My cute 'Halloween Hello' Faux Iris card......

Good morning!
Here is the Faux Iris technique I did on my 'Halloween Hello' card.

This is one of the cards everyone did that joined me at my August workshops.

 I think that this little witch is so stinkin' cute!

 'Halloween Hello'

ink:  Jet Black Stazon

cs:  Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Summer Starfruit

dp:  Witches Brew

supplies:  Big Shot, Tasteful Trim die, Label Card Thinlit die (for the banner), dimensionals, glue dot, Summer Starfruit ribbon, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch

Here is one I did with the skull.

He is a bit scary looking to me.

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

They sure love each other & have so much fun together.

 It was a nice, cool night last night to sort, load & sell hogs.
Brayden was still here to help us & he had so much fun!

He is so sweet!

He so loves the farm & all animals.

He got to go in the trailer with the trucker (Scout) & see all about it.

He also got to stand on the loading chute with Scout & help him.

It was so cute! 

His smile was priceless!

Today I'm off to Osky for a quick trip early this morning to run some errands 

& deliver some stamp orders.

Then I'm home to spend the rest of the day with the boys.
Deke is gone all day to meetings.

Aunt Kathy got some tomatoes in Frytown yesterday for me.
They will all need to be canned- but don't think that they will be ready to do yet tonight.
So I am planning on sorting & getting stamp orders ready for my delivery tomorrow night.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Beautifully Baroque.....

Hello!

Today I'm sharing an awesome card that my dowline Dawn Klein created.

This was a card that she gave to me at convention.

I think that it was one of her August workshop cards- but I'm not positive.

Anyways.....

Don't you just love it!

She has a very vintage style & I love receiving cards from her.

'A Dozen Thoughts' & 'Lovely Romance'

cs:  Whisper White, Smoky Slate

dp:  Eastern Elegance

ink:  Basic Gray

supplies:  Big Shot, Beautifully Baroque embossing folder, Crushed Curry 3/4" Chevron ribbon,  Basic Rhinestone, Oval framelits, Designer Frame embossing folder

I am having a downline meeting on this coming Saturday!

Woo Hoo!

I can't wait to see Dawn & each one of the ladies in my 'Iowa Inkers' team.

PLUS I've invited many of my adoptee sidelines in our 'Glitter Gals'  group to join us too.

I have lots of stamping I need to get done between now & then.....now to find time to do it!

I'll be burning the midnight oil on Friday night getting everything ready for it 

at the last minute I'm sure, as I don't know if I'm going to have time to do it before then.

NOTE:

I'd love to have you join my 'Iowa Inkers' downline team too!

You can sign up as a demonstrator & join my team on line at- 

www.susiewood.stampinup.net

Click on "Join the Fun" in the upper right hand corner....

then scroll down click on -"Join Now".

It is so easy!!

Starter kits are only $99 plus tax!

You get to choose $125 worth of products of your choice.

Also included will be some catalogs, order forms & business supplies at no additional cost.

PLUS-
until 08/31/13, you will also get to choose one of the awesome 
Simply Created Accessory Kits on pg. 31 in the Holiday Catalog for FREE!

If you have any questions- don't hesitate to contact me. 

Do you want to get a discount on your Stampin' Up! products?

Do you want to earn a little extra money?

Do you want to be able to order new products a month before you can as a customer?

Do you just want to share your love of stamping with your family & friends? 

Or maybe you want to join me at our annual Stampin' Up! convention next year? 

There are LOTS of perks that demonstrators get!

Oh how lucky I am to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator the past 12 years! 

It has opened up many doors & opportunities in my life!

And I've met so many awesome people that are my dearest friends & I treasure each of you! 

Last night Deke helped me freeze some more sweet corn.

So we have enough now to get us through the winter.

It sure will taste good & be worth the time & effort freezing it 
as we are enjoying it in the months to come.

(And I must admit that I am thankful that Deke helped me freeze it last night- as last Friday night I froze corn alone & it is so much faster with help- plus I enjoyed the company!)

Today I'll have a busy day hanging out with my boys 

& then tonight I'll be a farmer helping Deke, as we sell hogs.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE