An Occasions Catalog Sneak Peek!

This is the card that I made for Manda for her birthday last week!  Oh gosh......it was so much fun making it!  I used all new upcoming Occasions Catalog products that I got as one of my gifts at Founders in September.  

Isn't it just so cute!!  Lots of cheery & fun colors & styles are going on here.

 (Note:  The Occasions Catalog goes live on January 5th, 2016.  As a demonstrator we can begin ordering pre-order products from the Occasions Catalog beginning December 1st.)

I thought it was the perfect card & stamp set to use for her to celebrate her special 29th birthday!

I will look up the supplies used here & get this updated sometime soon.  

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We had a super busy & amazing weekend with family celebrating Nathan & Sarah's marriage.  Brayden has stayed with us the past couple of days/nights & will stay with us again tonight.  Aunt Kathy will pick him up after school & we'll go get him & visit my Uncle Joe & Aunt Diane from Georgia that are back to Iowa visiting.  

Masen stayed with his other g'ma the past 2 nights- but I'll go meet her later today & he'll be staying with us the next 3 days/nights until Nathan & Sarah get home from their honeymoon.

So I'm up early this morning to get my walk in & Brayden & I will head to town to pick up the 3 Seeley boys.  We'll take Brayden to school & then head back out to our house for the day.  

Deke is off to chore early this morning & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  

Gotta run......

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!
Happy Monday!
Hugs!
SUSIE

US!

Here is a photo of Deke & I that Manda took of us at the end of the night at Nathan & Sarah's wedding last night. 

EXTRAVAGANZA SALE! November 23-30, 2015

Check out this awesome SALE!

Black Friday has arrived EARLY at Stampin’ Up!  

This sale is Nov. 23-30, 2015! 

There are also two 24 HR FLASH SALES 

occurring on Nov. 23rd AND Nov. 30th!

Click HERE to see the complete list of the items on sale! 

Please use this hostess code RBUBSQKM OR EMAIL ME 

me with your and I'll send you thank you card & little gift!

Note: 

• The 24 hour sale dates on the top two headers!  

• The rest are on sale all week!

Mr. & Mrs. Nathan (Sarah) Wood

More leaves...

Here is one more pretty fall card with leaves!

stamp set:  'Gorgeous Grunge' & 'Vintage Leaves
card stock:  Hello Honey,  Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist & Chocolate Chip
ink: Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist

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We had a beautiful wedding & a perfect day yesterday spent with family & friends at Sarah & Nathan's wedding!

It was late last night (early this morning) when we got home.  Deke chored & I cooked!  We'll sleep a few hours & get up to chore & cook some more.  I'm taking Cheesy potatoes, shredded port sandwiches & Oreo dessert for our lunch.  We'll pick up the 3 Seeley boys at their other grandparents in Sigourney & then head down to watch Nathan & Sarah open gifts.  We'll all have lunch together.  And then go back to the convention center to clean up!  I hope we are home by 6:00 pm tonight.  

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Another Fall card!

Here is another clean & simple fall card.

stamp set:  'Gorgeous Grunge' & 'Vintage Leaves
card stock:  Hello Honey,  Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist
ink: Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist
other:  Extra Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals

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It is a winter wonderland with lots of snow here that we got last night.  Traveling home from rehearsal supper was not fun- but thankfully everyone made it home safely.

 Today is the day!!  It is Nathan & Sarah's big day!!  Woo Hoo!

Yesterday was a busy day with decorating, picking up wedding dresses & tuxes, cooking all of the food for rehearsal supper, etc.

Today is full of finalizing things...first off is to get the wedding programs done.

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

A gold poinsettia!

This is a very elegant fun fold card!!  It was one of the cards that everyone joining me for my November monthly classes got to make with me!

Isn't it pretty!!  And this 2-step stamp set is very easy to line up & use.  Check out the little circle that holds down the front.

stamp set:  'Reason for A Season'
card stock:  Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Gold Foil paper
designer paper: Season of Cheer DSP
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Pear Pizzazz, Versamark
other:  1 1/4" Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Circle framelits,  Gold Cording, Gold Glitter Ribbon, Multipurpose Glue, Gold Glitter, Gold Embossing Powder, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Last night was a late night on the farm & then in the kitchen.  Thankfully I have an amazing husband that helps me.  (Guess I have to help him, so he has to help me!) 

This morning Deke will be on the farm most of the day.  He is in charge of watching the potatoes & coming in to stir them.  I'm off to pick up Sarah's wedding dress & the other dresses that Sharlene altered for us.  I'll then pick up my rolls & head to Fairfield to decorate the Convention Center.  I'll head back home to meet up with Brayden & Deke & we'll all head back to Fairfield with a car full of food for rehearsal supper.  

The girls left early this morning to go get their nails done.  And the guys all took the day off to stay home with their boys so that G'ma has a day off to get to help with the wedding festivities.  

WOW!  How blessed we are that Sarah will offically be part of our family tomorrow!  We think the world of her & am so happy for her & Nathan!  They make a perfect pair.  Gosh- we have a VERY BUSY next couple of days & I pray that everyone enjoys it & it turns out to be a perfect day!

It sounds like we could have some nasty weather too today & tomorrow.  I pray that we don't get any ice & that everyone stays safe!

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

Lots of Leaves

Here is a clean & simple leaf card.  I love the fall colors here.  This card could be for many different occasions- birthday, sympathy, get well, etc....

Isn't it a fun layout too!

stamp set:  'Gorgeous Grunge' & 'Vintage Leaves
card stock:  Hello Honey,  Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist
ink: Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Tangelo Twist
other:  Extra Large Oval Punch, Dimensionals

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Last night after the boys were all gone Deke & ran to town to pay for the tuxes.  We then headed to Osky to eat a quick bite & get all of the groceries for the wedding rehearsal.  It was about 10:30 when we got home & we had to put everything away.

This morning I headed out early to pick up the boys.  Deke is working on farm all day today (with no meetings- yeah) & he is trying to catch up on grinding feed & things here.

Tonight when the boys leave I'm headed outside to be a farmer!  I'll help Deke with the pigs & then we sell some hogs tonight too.  When we get in we are going to be cooking up a storm!!  We have several pans of Oreo Dessert to make.  And then we'll also mix up a couple big crock pots of cheesy potatoes.  I will make the other food tomorrow.  Thankfully my dear friend Karen is cooking all of the pork loins for us & she is coming down to take care of things while we are at rehearsal!  (BLESS HER!)

Off I go......
I hope you have a very special Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Another 'Winter Wishes' card

Here is another fun card I made with the set- 'Winter Wishes'.

stamp set:  'Winter Wishes'
card stock:  Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
ink:  Soft Suede
other:  Big Shot, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Sponge, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Snowflake Elements

We are all going 100 mph this week.  Last night Deke got his tux tried on & it fit!  I think I have my dress & everything now for the wedding too- thanks to my dear friend Donna.

I burnt the midnight oil working on cutting Christmas card kits.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the courthouse for the day.  I'm off to pick up all of the boys.  

Tonight Deke & I are going to Osky to get all of the groceries & things for rehearsal supper. 
 
Gotta run.....
I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

This weeks= "WEEKLY DEALS"- November 17-23, 2015!

A fall card holder!

Check out this cool card holder I made.  It will hold at least 6 cards & envelopes.  

Measurements:

• 8 1/2 x 11" card stock
• score in the middle at 5 1/2" 
• score 2 1/4" along bottom
• fold up the 2 1/4" to form a pocket
• I did "V" the center bottom 2 1/4" a little so that it wasn't as bulky when folded.
• I did not use any adhesive.
• I used a ribbon belly band that will slide on & off to hold it shut.

stamp set: 'Num-Num'
card stock:  Mossy Meadow & Very Vanilla
ink:  Mossy Meadow
other:  Paper Snips, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Decorative Label Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Paper Piercing Mat, Mossy Meadow 5/8" Stripped Ribbon

Here is the card keeper opened up with cards & envelopes in it.
NOTE:  Look how I made a 'v' in the flip up part.

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I burnt the midnight oil last night cutting card stock all night for Christmas card kits.  I also got wedding programs all figured out & am ready to print, cut & finish them when the kids are positive on the wording on them.

Today is our baby's 29th birthday!!  What a joy Amanda has been in our lives!  We are so blessed that she lives only 5 miles from us & we get to see her & her beautiful family almost every day!  I hope she has a very special day! 
 
Here is a great photo of Manda & Steven taken last month.

I'm off to pick up all of my boys.....we'll run Brayden to school & then head back out to our home.  Tonight after work I am going to my friend Donna's home so that she can help me decide what I'm wearing to the wedding & accessorize me/my outfit.  When I get home from her house I'll be burning the midnight oil again cutting Christmas card kits again (& maybe wedding programs).

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

Another snowflake card

Here is another pretty snowflake card.  Gosh....this stamp set- 'Flurry of Wishes' has been used a ton by me already.  I do love snowflakes though & I love it that there is a coordinating double punch to go with this stamp set too.  I also really like the font on the words in this set too! 

stamp set:  'Flurry of Wishes'
card stock:  Smoky Slate, Pool Party, Whisper White
ink:  Pool Party, Smoky Slate
other:  Sliver Cording Trim, Silver Sequins, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Snow Flurry Punch, White, 3/8" Glitter Ribbon, Glue Dots, Fine Tip Glue Pen

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Yesterday Manda, Steve, their 3 boys & I went to the mall.  We got the boys shoes for the wedding, ate lunch at McDonalds & Steve & the boys headed home.  Manda & I then went shopping for a dress for me to wear to the wedding.  I found a few & brought them home.....will see what looks good with & matches the tuxes when they come in this week before I decide which one I'm keeping.

I delivered some Christmas card kits yesterday too on my way up & back home.  

I burnt the midnight oil working on farm bookwork & cutting more Christmas card kits last night. 

This morning I'm off to pick up the boys.  Tonight we are going to make the wedding programs & work on other things for the wedding.  We have a busy week finalizing things for Nathan & Sarah's big day!

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

BEAUTIFUL Snowflakes!

Check out the background here on this snowflake card.  I sponged the background piece of white cards stock- using Soft Sky, Pool Party & Island Indigo & then over layed it with vellum. 

Check out my fall card HERE that I did a few weeks ago where I sponged behind the vellum.

Isn't this just a beautiful card!

stamp set: 'Flurry of Wishes'
card stock:  Island Indigo, Whisper White, Pool Party
designer paper:  Winter Wonderland Vellum Stack
ink:  Island Indigo, Pool Party, Soft Sky
other:  Sponges, Winter Wonderland Embellishments, Snow Flurry Punch, White 3/8" Glitter Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a full day of stamping with those that joined me for my annual Christmas card class.  I so enjoyed my day with everyone.  It was great to see everyone leaving with their Christmas cards all completed & ready to mail out!

Deke & I went out for a quick supper with my sister Beckie & Dan.  Then Deke watched the Hawks play & I cut more Christmas card kits!

Can you believe I finally have a day off of work today?  I can't even tell you the last time I had a day off.  So this morning Manda & I are headed to Williamsburg to shop.  And I am not a shopper.....but we are on a mission.  I'm looking for my dress to wear to Nathan & Sarah's wedding.  I hope I find one quickly so we can head back home.  I need to help Deke outside & I also have to get some more Christmas card kits cut.

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Ho Ho Ho! Here comes Santa Claus!

I am always a sucker when it comes to Santa & his reindeer!  And this stamp set just made me squeal when I saw it!

Add some stars in the sky & snow glistening on the ground & on the trees too!  It is just a perfect scene of Christmas Eve.

stamp set:  'Cozy Christmas', 'Oh, What Fun' & 'Your Presents' (for the circle I used for the moon)
card stock:  Night of Navy, Smoky Slate, Whisper White
ink:  Night of Navy
other:  Decorative Label Punch, Silver Cording, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Confetti Star Border Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

I'm a card stock cutting machine right now......as today is my annual Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack!  I'm looking forward to spending my day with everyone joining me to make their Christmas cards.

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Winter Wishes'

I LOVE this sled card!!  My dear friend MaryEllen Byler gave me a cool card for her Founders swap that was this fold.  I've done this fold before, but I've always used a window sheet in between the pieces.....this time I used the Lots of Labels framelit pieces in the middle.  It turned out really cute didn't it?

This card was one for my November monthly card classes.

stamp set:  'Winter Wishes'
card stock:  Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake, Very Vanila
ink:  Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke
marker:  Cherry Cobbler
other:  Big Shot, Lots of Labels Framelits, Vanilla Thick Twine, Boughs & Berries Embossing Folder, Home For Christmas Enamel Dots, Dimensionals, Sponge, Glue Dots

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I had a busy day with my boys yesterday!!  And I had a house full of stampers last night!  

I'm off this morning to go pick up my boys.  We'll take Brayden to school & then head back out to our home.  Tonight when they all leave I'll be burning the midnight oil cutting card stock.  Tomorrow is my annual Christmas Card Class & I have LOTS of Christmas cards to get cut for everyone yet.

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE