Stampin' Up! Holiday Sale ENDS TOMORROW- December 2nd!

If you don't remember what is on the Holiday Sale- check it out now!!!  

(Prices are up to 50% off.)

 Click here to see the list on my blog post!  

OR  

Click here to see the flyer! 

BE SURE TO TAKE AVANTAGE OF TOMORROW'S CYBER MONDAY BONUS SPECIALS!  

Some more awesome products WILL BE 30% OFF 

for this ONE DAY Only!

(tomorrow)

Here are the products that are 30 percent off for 

TOMORROW ONLY- Monday, December 2.

Description	Retail Price	Sale Price
Envelope Liners Framelits Dies (item 132172)	$26.95	$18.87
Expressions Thinlits Dies (item 132171)	$24.95	$17.47
Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent (item 132159)	$14.95	$10.47
Snowflake Season Simply Sent  (item 132176)	$14.95	$10.47
Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (item 129324)	$4.95	$3.47
Extra-Large Gift Box (item 132147)	$3.95	$2.77

ALSO......

CHECK OUT the NEW DECEMBER "BEST OF" STAMP SET. 

This is the final "Best of" stamp set called 'Best of Sale-A-Bration'.

  Go to my on line store to see all of the 'Best of' stamp sets!

All of these sets from each month of 2013 are available for purchase 

through March 31, 2014.   

If you collect 6 "Best of" sets, you get a free stamp set of your choice, valued to $14.95.  

'Best of Sale-A-Bration'- #134393= $14.95

To see the stamp images for the "Whole Lot of LOVE Valentines Special"-
 Click here 

We love Valentine's Day! And why wouldn't we? It's a chance for us to say "I love you." And it doesn't just have to be about romantic love. This holiday is a time to share the love with anyone and everyone. We're here to help you prepare with the A Whole Lot of Love products.
Dates: Available December 1-January 27 or while supplies last.
The fine print: These are exclusive products that will not be available after the promotion. No limits on this promotion.

Item	Description	Price
131850	Love You More Stamp Set (Wood)	$21.95
131853	Love You More Stamp Set (Clear)	$16.95
134611	Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Wood)	$15.95
134614	Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Clear)	$11.95
134617	Flowerfull Heart Stamp (Wood)	$9.95

Item	Description	Price	Includes
134610	Sweetheart Treat Bags	$4.95	12 heart sacks, 12 die-cut labels, 12 pre-cut pieces of  Pool Party Baker's Twine
132162	Monster Hugs Boy	$5.95	18 boy monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
132163	Monster Hugs Girl	$5.95	18 girl monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
134609	Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes	$5.95	12 printed card bases, 12 envelopes (four Real Red, four Pool Party, four Crisp Cantaloupe)

More 'Christmas Collectibles'

Good morning!

Today's card is another ornament card that I did at STYC.

I love the layout of it....and the shadowing of the snowflake underneath the words.

I need to remember to do this more often.

'Christmas Collectibles', 'Festive Flurries' & 'Joy to the World'

cs:  Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky, Very Vanilla

ink:  Baked Brown Sugar & Soft Sky

supplies:  Big Shot, Pretty Print Embossing Folder, Pear Pizzazz Taffeta ribbon, Basic Pearl, dimensional, glue dot, Christmas Ornament punch

YIPEE!

My Christmas card kits are all cut!

Now to get Birthday cards all done today so I can work on calendars for next weeks classes.

Yesterday afternoon I got some stamps delivered, got groceries, 
went to the cemetery to put a wreath & flowers on my dads stone 
& back home to get pumpkins & fall things out of our yard.

I also got my wreaths up by our outside doors & put new red bows on them.

I'd like to get my garland & lights around our porch & my tree up today too.

We'll see how much I can get done.

Ok...gotta run.

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Another 'Christmas Collectibles' card

Good morning!
Here is another 'Christmas Collectibles' card.
Isn't the Washi Tape on it cool!
And check out the "Merry" Expression Thinlit. 
I love them!

 

'Christmas Collectibles'

cs:  Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

ink:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler

supplies:   Big Shot, Expressions Thinlit, Christmas Ornament Punch, Basic Rhinestone, 1/8" Silver Ribbon, glue dot, dimensionals, Season of Style Washi Tape

I cut lots of Christmas card kits yesterday.

I had hoped to have them all done before I went to bed last night- but I was too tired.

So I'm headed back to my Stampin' Studio now with my coffee in hand to work on Christmas card kits.

AND hopefully I will be able to work on belated Birthday cards today too.

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A 'Christmas Collectibles' card......

Good morning!

This is another one of the cards that everyone made at my November classes.

WOW- I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday.

We had a nice time with my side of the family at my sister Julie's home.

All of my moms grandkids & great-grandkids were there- which doesn't happen each year.

Our pot-luck lunch was yummy with a traditional Thanksgiving menu.

We all left STUFFED!

What do you think of this card?

Isn't the foil Winter Frost Designer paper just beautiful!!

And I love how this set has the coordinating ornament punch to accompany it.

 

'Christmas Collectibles' & 'Joy to the World'

cs:  Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Whisper White

dp:  Winter Frost Specialty Designer Paper (12x12)

ink:  Bermuda Bay

supplies:  1/8" Silver Ribbon, dimensionals, paper snips, glue dots, Basic Rhinestones, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, Christmas Ornament punch

Last night I made a set of 20 'Snowy Day' Holiday cards for 

Brayden's Mom's Boot Camp Madness Sparkle Ball, that is next weekend.

They turned out cute & hope she likes them!

Woo Hoo!

Today I'll be stamping all day/night!

I will be working on cutting more Christmas card kits (200 of them) 

& hope to get them all done today!

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Many Blessings for a "Happy Thanksgiving"!!!

Good morning!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Wishing you all many blessings this Thanksgiving Day!

I hope you enjoy it with family or friends.

I know I am very blessed for all I have in my life!

I have an amazing husband whom I love with all of my heart.

And we have 2 beautiful children, an awesome son-in-law & 3 adorable grandsons.

Then I'm blessed with many dear friends from near & far-

many of whom are my stamping buddies!

And I AM SO THANKFUL that I get to share my love of stamping with so many friends!

 'Magnificent Maple', 'Gorgeous Grunge' & 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'

cs:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla

ink:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede

supplies:  Large Oval Punch, Modern Label Punch, Large Oval Punch, Burlap Ribbon (threads), dimensionals

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Breakfast Squares

If you are wanting a quick & yummy breakfast casserole for the holidays, 

here is the one I use.  

I made it last Sunday for our Wood Family Brunch & everyone loved it!  

ENJOY!!  

Susie

Breakfast Squares
1 (24oz) pkg. frozen hash browns-(I like OreIda the best!!)
1# browned sausage
6 oz. shredded Cheddar Cheese
6 oz. shredded Mozzarella Cheese
3 (beaten) eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1 medium onion (finely chopped)

Put Potatoes in bottom of greased 9x13" pan. Sprinkle on sausage & cheeses. Beat eggs & milk, salt & onion & pour over the meat and potatoes. Cover with foil & refrigerate for at least 3 hours or over night. Leave covered with the foil & bake at 350* for 1 hour. Let stand approx. 10 minutes before serving, cut into squares.

Baby Seeley #3- coming in June!

Oh Mr. Snowman

Good morning!
Oh Mr. Snowman.....I do think you are so cute!

This is one of the cards we made at November classes.

I must admit- these are 2 of my favorite color combinations!
And this is one of my favorite cards.

Not only could this card be a Christmas card, but wouldn't it make a cute birthday card, get well or thinking of you card too?

 'Snowy Day' & 'Greetings of the Season'

cs:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

dp:  Season of Style Paper Stacks

ink:  Early Espresso, White Craft pad, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie

supplies:  Big shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Oval Collection Framelits, Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Paper Snips, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

 Check out how this card flips opens!

Yesterday we sold hogs in the morning & night.

I was so cold & tired when I got in last night I got Deke's supper & went to bed early.

Tonight I'll make my homemade noodles to take to Julie's tomorrow.

And hopefully work on cutting some more of the Christmas card kits that I have to get done.

 Gotta run....the boys are going to be here early today.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Here are the Weekly Deals- Nov.26 - Dec 2!!!

A sparkly Christmas Tree!

Good morning!
Here is another card that everyone did at my November classes.

It is the dryer sheet technique.

The photo doesn't show how pretty it really is.

'Special Season'

cs:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake

ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive

supplies:  Big Shot, Stylish Stripes embossing folder, Merry Mini Punch Pack (star), Apothecary Accents Framelits, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Anywhere Glue Stick, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Glue Dots

 other:  used dryer sheet

My Aunt Diane & Uncle Joe are home from Georgia, so we go to visit with them last night.

We went to Aunt Kathy & Uncle Jerry's for supper & visiting.

It was great to see everyone. 

We had a nice time.

Sisters Julie & Beckie & brother-in-law Dan also came to visit too!

We have to load hogs this morning & tonight....so Aunt Kathy is keeping the twins for me for a couple of hours this morning.

Then I'll be a farmer again tonight & be out to sort & load another group of hogs & move pigs.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Here is a peek at new Occasion Catalog set!

Good morning!
Here is a peek at a card that I made using a new Occasions Catalog set- 'Happy Watercolor'.

(It is available to order beginning January 3rd, 2014!)

With the cold winter weather we are having.....I thought this springy card might cheer us up 

& start out our week with warmer thoughts.

 'Happy Watercolor' & 'Gorgeous Grunge'

cs:  Crisp Canatalope, Whisper White, Smoky Slate

ink:  Black Stazon & Smoky Slate

supplies:  Doily, White Twine, 2 1/2" Circle punch, dimensionals

We had a busy weekend!!!!

I was finally home all afternoon yesterday & spent 7 hours sitting at our kitchen table getting caught up on some paperwork.

And I'm still not all done yet.
(I was working on personal books, farm books & stamp books.)

I went to bed early & I'm hoping to be ready to start out my week strong today.

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

The Wood brothers...and their wives at Doug's birthday party!

Here is a photo taken last night at Doug's birthday party.

Not often do we all get together.

Their sister (Darci) left before we got any pictures taken with her.

Dan & Sheryl

Doug & Chris

Dave & Pam

Deke & me

Then check out these fun photos taken in the photo booth! 

'Mustache Bash' was the theme chosen for Doug's 55th Birthday Celebration!

A 'Wonderful Blessing'

Good morning!
Here is another card everyone did at my November classes.

I love this single stamp.

What a simple, yet elegant card that you can easily reproduce for your Christmas card.

 'Wonderful Blessing' 

(inside greeting- 'Prince of Peace'

cs:  Midnight Muse, Whisper White, Silver Foil Sheet

ink:  Midnight Muse

supplies:  Big Shot, Stylish Stripes Embossing Folder, Circle Collection Framelits, Basic Rhinestone, Dimensionals, Paper Snips

 Here is the same card just using the Gold Foil Sheet instead of the Silver.

Which is your favorite? 

Leave me a message & let me know.

This stamp set name says it all....
A wonderful blessing for all of us to spend time together this weekend.

WOW!

We had a great time at supper & then Doug's Surprise Birthday Party last night.

He was so totally surprised!

Chris, Kacie & Cheryl did an awesome job at planning it! 
It was a mustache bash! 
So creative & fun!

It was nice to be with all of Deke's family!

Deke & I can home from the party & cooked.

I have sausage/hashbrown casseroles & cinnamon rolls ready to bake.

My bacon & sausage is thawing!

We are having brunch this morning & I have lots of food- 

so hope that all of the Wood Clan comes. 

I hope that you have a SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A beautiful Poinsettia card......

Good morning!
Here is a card that I did at my November classes.

WOW.....isn't it just beautiful!

I love the affect of embossing onto vellum.

And isn't the Frosted Finishes Embellishment in the center of the poinsettia just awesome!

 I think that all of my cards at my classes this month were great....

 but this one was definitely a favorite!

And I must admit that it is one of my favorites too!

'Joyful Christmas'

cs:  Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, Vellum

ink:  Basic Gray & Silver Encore Pad

supplies:  White Taffetta ribbon, Big Shot, Petals-a-Plenty, Heat Tool, Silver Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Glue Dot, Dimensionals, Frosted Finishes Embellishments

I enjoyed visiting with my friends last night for a couple of hours.

Brayden was home with Papa & they were putting a cab on his Scout, 

so that he can drive it all winter.

Today Brayden & I will be headed to town to the Recycle Center, 

Dollar General, the Grocery Store, etc.

Then home to get lunch for the guys & visit with the Wood family that are home for the weekend.

And then get ready to go to Doug's surprise birthday party tonight.

I have to make it to my Stampin' Studio & whip up 2 birthday cards too to take to the party tonight,

for my brother-in-law Doug & nephew Josh!

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

A 'Calm Christma's card

Good morning!

Here is one of the cards everyone joining me at my November classes made.

I love this card!

 'Calm Christmas'

cs:  Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

ink:  Cherry Cobbler

supplies:  Big Shot, Circle Framelit, Northern Flurry embossing folder, Basic Pearls, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon, demsionals, glue dot, Paper Snips

Isn't it a cool layout?
It wouldn't have to be Christmas either.....you could just change the sentiment & make it anything.
I made it a sympathy card for my brother-in-law Dan's dad's funeral.

 Here it is opened up.
I used the circle framelits to cut out the hole.
(Don't use a punch- as it won't go through the 2 layers of card stock.)

Tonight I am gonna visit with a few old co-workers for a bit.

I'm looking forward to seeing all of them.

THEN-

We have a busy weekend ahead- spending it with family!

No- I don't have any stamp classes- can you believe it!

(Gosh- I'm going to go through withdrawl I'm sure.....but don't worry-

 I still stamp every day even if I am not having a class.)

Deke's family will all be home to celebrate a surprise birthday party for his brother Doug.

My sister-in-law & brother-in-law (Sheryl & Dan) are coming home from Illinois 

& I'm really looking forward to seeing them & everyone.

We don't get together too often with the Wood side of the family, so it will be a nice time.

We also get to meet our great-niece (Riley) whom was born earlier this year 
and we've never got to see yet.

We have SNOW!
The ground is covered enough to be a white blanket on everything.
It is pretty, but hope it isn't slick out.

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Be sure to check back again tomorrow for another card I'll be sharing!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE