Stampin' Up!- 'Painter's Palette'

This is one of the cards that everyone joining me for my June classes get to make!   I've used lots of new products here.  It is a shaker card!!  Cool huh!

stamp sets:  'Painter's Palette' (NEW) & 'Watercolor Wash'
card stock:  

• Basic Black- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 (card base); 3 1/2 x 3 1/2  
• Peekaboo Peach (NEW)- 4 x 5 1/4; 3 1/4 x 3 1/4; 2"strip to punch out sprinkles with 
• Very Vanilla- 3 x 3; 4 x 5 1/4 (inside piece for greeting) 
• Window Sheet- 3x3 
• designer paper: Playful Palatte Paper Stack (6x6- NEW)- 2x 1; 2x1

ink: Archival Basic Black, Peekaboo Peach (NEW)
other: Big Shot, Layering Squares Framelits (NEW); Foam Adhesive Strips (NEW); Sprinkles Punch (NEW), Embossing Buddy- to rub on window sheet so that there isn't any static!

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Yesterday was a long day!!  We were up early & out with boys & pigs for the morning.  Then Brayden had basketball camp.  And we were headed to his game last night when he got sick.  Pool little guy. Hope he is better soon. 

So Deke & I went to to town to vote last night & then stopped by Manda & Steve's for awhile.  Deke helped Steve do some work in their back yard, as they are getting ready to pour some cement tomorrow.  We got home for a late supper & then I worked on finalizing orders & working on SU! things.  

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to Mt Pleasant for the day for meetings.  I think I have all of the boys again today.  Hopefully Brayden is feeling better.  Tonight we'll all be going to Osky to the races to cheer on Nathan!  I am hoping he has good luck tonight!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL DAY!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

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New In Colors!

Wow!  So what do you think of the NEW 2015-2017 In Colors?  I love them!!  Here they are show on the book mark that everyone will get when they come to one of my June monthly classes.

• Dapper Denim
• Emerald Envy
• Flirty Flamingo
• Peekaboo Peach
• Sweet Sugarplum

Which one is your favorite NEW In Color?  

Do you have a new catalog?  Would you like one?  CONTACT ME for more details on how you can get one!

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I thought I was going to be home alone yesterday.  Laughing....I should have known better.  Manda was sick & went to the dr so their 3 boys were here for awhile in the morning.  Then I had to go pick up Bradyen from Basketball Camp.  And take him back to town for Baseball Practice.  And then he & Nathan were here last night working in the shop.   We love our boys though & we are blessed that we get to see them & are able to help out.

Here is a photo of the 3 boys playing down in front yard yesterday morning!  We are blessed to have a huge yard!  And Mother Nature blessed us with a beautiful day too!

We have a BUSY day ahead of us for today!  I'm headed in to get the 2 Wood boys (Brayden & Masen).  And they'll be spending the day with us.  The boys & I are headed out to the farm for the morning to help.  We get new baby piggies today- so the boys & I will be helping Deke.  Brayden is super excited as he misses out on lots of farm things when school is on.  This afternoon I'll be running him into his Basketball Camp.

Tonight when the boys go home I will be burning the midnight oil  working on Stamping stuff!! 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Yay- it's 'Confetti Celebration'!

Here is another fun fold card made using new catalog items!  I've got to say that I really like this stamp set & have used it alot already!  It is just so versatile & has lots of possibilities.  This stamp set is one that demonstrators could pre-order.  I was excited to get it!  It is called 'Confetti Celebration'.

stamp set:  'Confetti Celebration'

card stock:  Emerald Envy, Very Vanilla, Basic Black
designer paper:  Playful Palette Paper Stack
ink:  Emerald Envy
other: 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Dimensionals

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Yesterday was another FUN day full of stamping!!  It started out being busy with Mr. Masen.  Nathan & Sarah got here to pick him up & I then finished cutting my last card & packing things up to head out the door.

We all had a great day with Deb as our hostess this month.  I enjoyed getting to see everyone & share!  When I got home last night Deke & I went to a friends (Julie Davis) visitation.  She lost her long battle with cancer too.  It was so very sad.  It was late when we got home & I was beat so called it a night. 

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse for his weekly meeting.  He'll be home for a late lunch, chore again & gone all evening to another meeting in Fairfield.

I "think" I'm home alone today.  Masen is suppose to be going to his other Grandma's.  So I'll be trying to catch up on farm bookwork & then SU! things.  I hope to get alot on my long list of "things to do" checked off. 

Wishing you all a MARVELOUS Monday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

More 'Touches of Texture'!

This one of my June monthly class cards.  I LOVE IT!  These are totally some of my favorite colors.  And the images in the new stamp set- 'Touches of Texture' are just absolutely beautiful!

This is a fun fold/ collage card too!

stamp sets:  'One Big Meaning' & 'Touches of Texture'
card stock:  Delightful Dijon, Early Espresso, Very Vanilla
ink: Delightful Dijon, Early Espresso, Tangerine Tango
other: Wink of Stella Pen, Blender Pens, Very Vanilla Twine, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a BUSY day!  I had a stamp class yesterday morning & enjoyed getting to visit & stamp with everyone that joined me.  Then Masen came & spend the afternoon/night with us.  I still had all of my card stock for my stamp class today to cut & supply list to type up too.  So I burnt the midnight oil after he went to bed. 

Woo Hoo- I'm off later this morning of my monthly class in N. Liberty!  I'm EXCITED to get to share this card & 5 other ones (plus a new In Color Bookmark), created with all new stamp sets & supplies from the new catalog!!  I just love so many new things in this new catalog & my wish list is HUGE!

Tonight I'm sure I'll crash when I get home.  I've been going 100 mph & had a fun/full weekend of stamping!! 

Gotta run.......

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

More Affectionately Yours Designer Ppaer!

Here is another fun fold card I made using the pretty Affectionately Yours Designer Paper.  

You can see another card using this fun fold HERE!!

You can see another card using the same designer paper HERE!!

stamp set: 'Perfectly Wrapped' (NEW)

card stock:  Night of Navy, Cucumber Crush, Crumb Cake, Watermelon Wonder
designer paper: Affectionately Yours Specialty DSP (NEW)
ink:  Night of Navy
other:  2" Circle Punch, Decortive Label Punch, Blossom Punch, Brights Enamel Shapes (NEW), Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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I had a busy day yesterday getting ready for last nights stamp class.  It was a fun night & I enjoyed getting to visit & stamp with everyone.  I think everyone liked all of the cards & had fun using lots of new catalog products. 

After everyone left I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock, while waiting for Deke to get home from the races.

This morning I'm up early to get ready for another day of stamping!  I have a stamp class again here at our home this morning & am looking forward to seeing everyone & stamping again!

This afternoon/evening Masen will be hanging out with G'ma & Papa, as Nathan & Sarah have a wedding that they are attending.  I'll be trying to get the rest of my card stock all cut & things packed up & ready for tomorrow's monthly class.  Deb is our hostess for tomorrows group.  I am excited to get to see everyone there & do some more stamping!!
 

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

More- 'Touches of Texture'

Here are a couple more projects made using the set- 'Touches of Texture', along with the thank you set- 'One Big Meaning'.

The designer paper is the new Moroccan DSP!  

These were in our make & take room on the cruise!  

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I helped Deke on the farm last night.  When I got in I worked on creating projects until the wee hours this morning!  As I have 3 stamp classes the next 3 days. 

I don't have any boys today- so I'll be a card stock cutting machine!  

Woo Hoo- I am looking forward to a seeing everyone that is coming to stamp with me tonight!  I can't wait for them to see all of the cards I've created using new products from the new catalog!! 

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

NEW- 'Touches of Texture'

Check out this cute card!  It is made using a new stamp set called- 'Touches of Texture'!  Isn't is pretty!  The words come from the stamp  set- 'One Big Meaning'.  This was one of the stamp sets we got for our make & takes on the cruise last week. 

And this is one of the stamp sets that I'll be using at my New Catalog "BASH"!  

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Yesterday morning Masen was here bright & early.  He isn't use to be the only one here.  He thought G'ma had to entertain him, thus I didn't get much done.  Manda kept him for a couple of hours while Deke & I attended Judy's funeral.  It was a very nice service, as Pastor Vince Homan added many special touches to Judy's life tribute.  He talked about how stamping is more than just making cards......that it is were friends gather & share their talents, lives, etc.  I so wish I could have recorded him & got his exact wording.  It was just perfect in how I feel about sharing my love of stamping with all!  And it was awesome that he understood how fond Judy was of stamping & how she enjoyed spending time with all that were at stamp classes with her.  I still can't believe that she is gone.  I talked to her daily & got numerous text messages from her each day & so not getting these has been greatly missed.  I'm just so thankful that she isn't suffering any more though. 

Last night after Masen left I burnt the midnight oil catching up on sorting orders, writing out order forms & working on stamping stuff!

This morning I'm up early to get some things done before the boys all get here.  Tonight is my farmer night & I'll head out to help Deke on the farm when the boys go home.  When I get in from helping Deke, I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping!  Deke is home to work on the farm today.  He will be moving piggies from the nursery to the finisher & then hopefully get the nursery all powerwashed.

Gotta run......

I hope you have a very special Thursday!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

WOO HOO!!

The new catalog begins today!

You can see it by clicking on the link below.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE NEW CATALOG!

 If you want a copy of the catalog- please CONTACT ME HERE!

It is a Happy Day!!

WOO HOO!!  The new catalog begins today!!  What an exciting time this is!!  I just love all of the new things in it!  My wish list is HUGE, as this years new catalog is jam packed with alot of cool new stamp sets & accessories!!

Check out this cute card.  I created this for my cruise swap.  You should see this designer paper in person.  It has copper embossing on it & it is just absolutely beautiful!

stamp set: 'Perfectly Wrapped' (NEW)
card stock:  Night of Navy, Cucumber Crush
designer paper: Affectionately Yours Specialty DSP (NEW)
ink:  Night of Navy
other:  2" Circle Punch, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Blossom Punch, Brights Enamel Shapes (NEW), Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Our boys were all happy to spend the day together yesterday.  It was nice & we got to play outside for

 awhile.   We sure missed them all being here.  Even Brayden was here for a little while yesterday morning. 

Last night I went to Judy's visitation & then to Brayden's ball game in Parnell.  When we got home I worked on getting laundry finished up & all of it put away.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the courthouse for the morning.  I'm up early to get some things done before Masen gets here.  Manda's last day of school was yesterday, so I'll just have their boys on & off the next 2 months.  Manda is going to keep Masen for me this afternoon, as we are going to Judy's funeral & my demonstrator friend Lynda is coming to go with Deke & me.  Tonight I hope to get caught up on my piles of mail & boxes of stamps that came while we were gone.   It is amazing how much stuff there is. 

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE 

IT IS THE LAST TODAY (Tuesday, May 31, 2016) TO ORDER FROM THE RETIRING LIST!

Click on this link to see the ITEMS BY PAGE NUMBER!!

HERE is a PDF for you to see all of the retiring items!
CHECK IT OUT HERE!

You can now see the retiring items at my on line store- www.susiewood.stampinup.net
CLICK HERE! 

CONTACT ME if you want to order anything or you can order at my On Line STORE HERE!

THANK YOU!!
Happy Shopping!
Hugs!

Let's 'Party With Cake'!

This is a fun stamp set 'Party With Cake'- in the Occasions Catalog, that is carrying over into the our new 2016-2017 big catalog!  Woo Hoo!

This card is one that everyone joining me at my Spring Fling got to make.

SUPPLIES USED-
stamp set:  'Party With Cake'
card stock:  Sahara Sand, Whisper White, Mint Macron, Basic Black
designer paper:  It's My Party (RETIRING TODAY!)
ink:  Archival Basic Black
marker:  Sahara Sand
other:  It's My Party Enamel Dots (RETIRING TODAY!), Owl Builder Punch (for the black circle under the Enamel Dot), Dimensionals, Glue Dots

for the inside of the card-
Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Precision Plate, Party Pop-Ups Thinlits Die, It's My Party Designer Paper, Markers- Sahara Sand & Crushed Curry

 Isn't this inside pop-up (Party Pop-Ups Thinlits Die) really cool!! It too is carrying over into the 2016-2017 Big Catalog that begins tomorrow!

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Yesterday was a busy day!  I worked outside helping Deke most of the day- getting ready for new baby piggies that we get next week.  I got our suitcases unpacked & part of our dirty clothes all washed. 

Late in the afternoon I picked up the 3 Seeley boys.  They spent the night with us.  We had supper, went to get ice cream cones at Walkers, played in the yard until dark & came in for baths. 

We are going strong this morning & Masen will be here soon too for the day.  Deke was off early to chore & then he is headed to the courthouse for his weekly board meeting.

Tonight we have Judy's visitation & then we will be going to Brayden's baseball game.

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

SUSIE

My heart is heavy as I share this with all of you.....my dear friend & stamping sister Judy lost her long battle with colon cancer.  Oh how I'm going to miss her!

Judy Ann Hopping
(January 24, 1952 - May 27, 2016)

Judy Hopping, 64 of Iowa City passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in What Cheer. Burial will be in the Sixteen Cemetery near What Cheer. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Johnson County Animal Shelter. Friends may sign the online guestbook at hollandcoblefuneralhomes.com.

Judy Ann Hopping was born January 24, 1952 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the daughter of Lowell and Catherine Myerly. Having lost both of her parents at an early age Judy was raised by her aunt and uncle, Dorothy and Lloyd Little. She was a 1970 graduate of Tri-County High School before attending Ottumwa Heights Community College where she received a degree in Business Administration. Judy was united in marriage to Stephen Hopping on May 4, 1984 at the Methodist Church in Thornburg. She worked as the secretary for Urology-Neurology and Nuclear Medicine Technology at the Iowa City Veterans Administration Medical Center. Judy also completed the University of Iowa Nuclear Medicine Technology Program and served on the Board of Directors at the Credit Union. After fifteen years at the VA she assumed the role as Operations Manager of the Federal Employees Credit Union. After twenty years she retired due to health concerns. Judy was not one to set around, even in ill health so she continued working with Two Rivers Bank in Coralville for several years until her health no longer allowed it. She loved her Stamping Up card making and all the friends she made during the classes. Judy would not be complete without her love for her Schnauzer dogs and the love she was given by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Catherine Myerly; her aunt and uncle, Dorothy and Lloyd Little; a sister, Lora Helm; her father-in-law, Robert Hopping; and two uncles, Burton “Boo” Karsten and Donald Harper.
Judy is survived by her husband, Stephen Hopping of Iowa City, her mother-in-law, Mary Lou Hopping of Floral AR; a brother-in-law Jeff (Carolyn) Hopping of Batesville, AR; two brothers, Roger Little of Dallas, TX and Ronnie Little of What Cheer; a half brother, Jeff (Kathy) Shepherd of Marengo; two aunts, Betty Karsten of Oskaloosa and Lucille Harper of Keswick; her very close cousin, Brenda (Paul) Callahan of Oskaloosa as well many other cousins; nieces and nephews, and great friends.

HOME SWEET HOME!!

We are HOME!!
After 24 hours of traveling home yesterday we walked in the door about 12:30 a.m. this morning!  We were exhausted & happy to sleep in our own beds last night.

We were up early this morning & on the run!  We both have a very busy week!  Since today is a holiday I don't have any boys, so I spent my day working on the farm, helping Deke powerwash the grower, as were getting things ready for new baby piggies to arrive next week.

Hopefully I can get our suitcases unpacked & laundry all done yet tonight too, before I go to bed.  I also need to find time to go through a huge pile of mail & emails that came during the time we were gone too.  

Tonight I'll run in & pick up the 3 Seeley boys from their other grandparents.  They'll be having a slumber party with G'ma & Papa tonight, as their mom & dad are headed to Chicago for a Cubs baseball game!

Oh my......we had an amazing trip!  It was definitely a trip of a life time & one that we've been saving up for- for a long time.  We started our trip by- 

• Flying to Barcelona, Spain & getting on a Norwegian Ship & we cruised the Mediterranean Sea.
• Monday we sailed all day & attended a Stampin' Up! General Session with all demonstrators & our guests, where we got to see demonstrations using new catalog products!
• Tuesday we were in Naples, Italy where we toured all day.
• Wednesday we were in Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy where we toured all day.
• Thursday we were in Pisa (Livorno), Italy where we toured all day.
• Friday we were in Cannes, France where we toured all day.
• Saturday we were in Marscilles, France where we toured all day.
• Sunday we arrived back in Barcelona, Spain & spent 24 hours flying back home.

I will try to get photos downloaded & post a few in the coming days of each of stops each day, so that I can share this amazing trip with you!

Deke & I so enjoyed our week spent with each other!  And we also had fun spending time with many of our Stampin' Up! friends from all over the world!  

The photo above of Deke & I was taken in Cannes, France.  We were walking through a beautiful open market of flowers!!  

Oh how blessed I am in soooo many ways!!  Thank you for letting me share my love of stamping with each of you!!  

Sending many blessings out on the Memorial Day holiday, as we remember those that have passed that we love.
Happy Stamping-
Hugs!
SUSIE

A lovely vase of flowers!

Check out this vase of flowers!  They are just lovely!  This stamp set- 'Pictogram Punches' is RETIRING!  This was one of the cards I created for my May monthly classes & everyone joining me at them got to make it.

What is the background on the strip down the middle of the card?  That is a 5 1/2 x 2" piece of Tip Top Taupe card stock that I did the direct to paper technique on.  I laid the card stock onto my grid paper & lightly touched the ink pad directly to the paper.  It makes a neat suede look doesn't it.

stamp set:  'Pictogram Punches' (RETIRING) & 'And Many More' (RETIRING)
card stock:  Mint Macaron, Whisper White, Tip Top Taupe
designer paper:  It's My Party 12x12 DSP (RETIRING)
ink:  Tip Top Taupe
markers:  Tip Top Taupe & Mint Macron
other:  2015-2017 In Color Blossom Accents (RETIRING), Ornate Tag Topper Punch (RETIRING), Word Window Punch (RETIRING), Extra Large Oval Punch (RETIRING), Basic Pearls, 1/2" Seam Binding Whisper White ribbon (RETIRING), Glue Dots, Dimensionals

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What a busy day yesterday was!  I enjoyed my boys & got to see them all!  G'ma is gonna sure miss them.  Gosh- I hardly go 2 days without seeing them & it is going to be alot longer this time.  I'm sure we'll all be very homesick. 

Deke & I are headed off to the airport this morning!  We are going on my Stampin' Up! trip.  This year it is a Mediterranean Cruise.  We are very excited!  We love cruises (they are our favorite trips); we get to see many of our demonstrator friends & their spouses; & we get to spend time together- away from our jobs & crazy life.  This is going to be the longest we have ever been gone before.  We will be returning early on 5/30- if our planes are on time & not cancelled.  

So- I just wanted you to know that I am not planning to do any blog posting here until I return.  If we end up having wifi on the ship I might post a few things here & there.  If I do post something it will not be at a set time or on a regular basis.  I started my blog 4 1/2 years ago & I have not missed one day ever since then of posting.  I am not going to break my good track record & I apologize for not being able to do it.  This year it was just going to be too hard for me to try to get posts done ahead of time for Manda to do them for me & I'm not sure how our internet service & things will be while we are away.  There will be about a 7 hour time change too.  So all in all I am not planning to post until we get home & then I'll catch everyone up on things.  So be sure you check back on 5/31 forsure to check out my post!

I am so blessed to be able to share my love of stamping with each of you!  I treasure the many friends I've met just because of stamping.  I am thankful that you allow me to be your demonstrator & stamp with you!!  Thank you sooo very much!!  And I look forward to sharing new things from the new catalog with you when I get home.  I'll be hitting the ground running- as we get baby piggies in & I have 5 New Catalog Stampin' Parties within a few days of our return home. 

I just finished my swaps!  I haven't even started packing yet.....so I'm off to get that done.  Deke will be headed out soon to chore & then we'll be on our way!  I guess I will just get to sleep on the plane!!  It won't be the first time I've done that on my way to a Stampin' Up! event. 

NOTE:  We will not have email, texting or cell phones either while we are gone.  I guess we are truly going to be on vacation.  Our cell phone carrier doesn't work well with international places & it is going to cost us too much to use them while we are gone.  

I hope you have a FABULOUS FRIDAY & wonderful upcoming weekend/week!

Happy Stamping!!

Take care.....until I can post again. 

Hugs!
SUSIE