Check this new stuff out!

Check out this fun birthday card using lots of new products from the New Occasions Catalog!!!  

This stamp set is called 'Super Duper'!  Isn't that a fun & fitting name!

I made this card for a monthly swap that I'm in with some other demonstrators.  I hope everyone that gets this card from me likes it!

Look at the images on the pretty new designer paper!!  They all coordinate perfectly!  It is called Party Animal (12x12) DSP.

This is a bright & cheery card!  I thought that the little star burst stamp worked perfectly to stamp & then punch out using the Balloon Punch.  

And the new Emerald Envy 1/8" Taffetta Ribbon is cool too! 

stamp set:  'Super Duper'
card stock:  Emerald Envy, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Crushed Curry
designer paper:  Party Animal DSP
ink:  Emerald Envy, Tangerine Tango
other:  Decorative Label Punch, Crushed Curry Enamel Dots, Balloon Punch, Emerald Envy 1/8" Taffetta Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the boys.  They are thankfully all feeling better!!  When they went home last night I worked on Stampin' stuff.  

Thank you to so many of you for the emails, texts & messages- sending your thoughts & prayers for my step-dad Dick & our family.  Several of you have asked for updates & it is easiest to just post it here than contact everyone.  I will try to not write a whole book for you about it.......

Yesterday Dick had some good moments & some bad ones.  They think that he is having strokes & have done several more CT's.  All 3 of my step-sisters, my mom & my sister Julie were at the hospital all day with him.  My step-sister (Brenda) called us last night about 6:30 & said that he was was doing worse.....so I got some things finished up & as soon as Deke was in from choring, we were heading out for Iowa City to see him & be there with everyone at the hospital.   Brenda called again, just as we were driving out our driveway & said he was doing a little better, so we decided to stay home.  My mom & sister Julie went back up & my step- sisters Brenda, Pam & Debbie were all still already there.   Our oldest step-sister (Rhonda) lives in Texas & she will hopefully be home today.  Thankfully all of the rest of us live between Oskaloosa & Iowa City- so we are pretty close.   I hope that Dick had a peaceful night & is doing better much better today.  I know that he is in alot of pain.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for the morning.  I'm off early to go pick up the boys.  I'll take the twins to school & head back out to our house for the day with Trey & Masen.  

Tonight when the boys are all gone home, I'm a farmer- helping Deke with the pigs.  We sell hogs & then need to get some moved afterwards too.  It is gonna be a cold night!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

It ENDS TODAY!!

Our Year-End Closeouts sale ends today!

This is your last chance to get HOLIDAY CATALOG retiring items—and to get discounted clearance rack and high-inventory annual catalog products.

Be sure to visit my ON LINE STORE to take advantage of these fantastic deals OR you can contact me- dswood@cloudburst9.net to place your order for you or if you have any questions!!!

Happy Stamping!!

Another Occasions Catalog sneak peek!

Here is a great guy card!  Check out this AMAZING new embossing folder!!!  It is called the Hexagons Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.  I LOVE IT!!!  I used it here with our Silver Foil 12x12 Sheets.  It is just stunning!!!

This card contains lots of cool new products from the upcoming Occasions Catalog that starts tomorrow- January 4th, 2017!  I know my wish list is huge from all of the things I want out of this new catalog!

Check out the cute little Urban Underground Embellishment (screw) too!!!  

And there are coordinating Build It Framelits Dies too that go with this stamp set!

stamp set:  'Nailed It'
card stock:  Basic Gray, Smokey Slate, Whisper White, Silver Foil Sheets
ink:  Basic Gray
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Build It Framelits Die, New Platform, Hexagon Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Banner Triple Punch, Urban Underground Embellishments, Dimensionals

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When it rains it pours.......wow how those words are so true around our house right now.  What a bad start we've had for 2017!

Our weather has been wet, (rainy) & super foggy......  The temps have been right around 32-36*.  Today is suppose to be falling temps all day!  YIKES!

Yesterday morning my step dad was in a really bad automobile accident.  He rolled his pick-up.  He was rushed to the local hospital & then transferred to the University Hospital in Iowa City.  He has a broken shoulder, LOTS of bruises & 2 brain bleeds.  They did multiple CT scans & he was finally moved from the ER to an intensive care room late yesterday afternoon.  The last CT showed that the brain bleeds were stable.  So we are praying for his healing.   We are not sure what is actually going to be in store for him.  The dr said he was not strong enough for any surgeries.  I am glad we were able to get to the hospital to see him. 

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Yesterday morning Drake & Masen both woke up with the flu & sick to their stomaches, Steve had a fever & Sarah had a fever & went to the urgent care- as she had strep throat & ear infection.  

Our whole day yesterday was crazy!!!  I spent my morning getting things ready for lunch & we enjoyed a last meal with the Wood Family from New Jersey at Deke's parents.  We took them to the airport.  On our way home we went to the hospital to see Dick.  When we got home from there Deke chored & I went into the Seeley's to help Manda do touch-up painting in their new toy room, as they are getting carpet laid in it today.  It was a long day & I was literally beat last night.

This morning Deke is off to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm off to go to the Seeley's & I might end up spending my day with them there.  We are playing it by ear to see how the boys all feel.  Hoping they are all better & we don't have to go to the dr.  And I'm praying that no one else gets sick. 

Tonight I have piles of things from the past 5 days to catch up on!!!  I hope I get alot done!

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

'So Very Much'- It's a Sale-a-bration Sneak Peek!

Sale-a-bration is just around the corner!!  Woo Hoo!  I can't wait!!  This is my my favorite celebration that Stampin' Up! does each year!!   I just love it when I can earn free Stampin' Up! products!!  Don't you?

This stamp set  called- 'So Very Much' is one of the many Sale-a-bration choices you can get for free with every $50 you spend between January 4 & March 31st! 

And check out the cool designer paper I used on this card too.  It is also another one of the Sale-a-bration choices that you can get for free with every $50 order.  It is called- Carried Away.

This is a clean & simple card!!  But I love the way it turned out.  The colors are bright & cheery aren't they!  So what do you think?  Do you like these colors together?

stamp set:  'So Very Much' (SAB)
card stock:  Peekaboo Peach, Whisper White, Smoky Slate
designer paper:  Carried Away (SAB) 12x12
ink:  Smoky Slate
other:  Classic Label Punch, Deminsionals, Glue Dots

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We had a great day with the Wood Family yesterday!!  Almost everyone was there except for Stephanie, Chris, Katie & Henry-which we greatly missed.  It was late when we got home again last night.

This morning I'll get getting a few things done around the house & then head back up to Deke's parents.  I'm making breaded tenderloins for our New Jersey family to have before we head out to take them back to the airport, as they'll be going back to their home.  It has been great to spend a few days with them & see them.  We're so thankful they came to visit us.  And it has been a blessing too that the weather has been good for safer traveling too!

When we get back from the airport this afternoon we are going to go to the Seeley's & help them paint, move furniture & work on things in their home.

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

Happy New Year!

Yep- It is time to "Celebrate"!!!

I am hoping everyone has a wonderful 2017 in store for them!!  

I look forward to sharing my love of stamping with you in the coming days & weeks here on my blog!  And I'm excited about seeing many of you to stamp with me in person too!

Check out this cute card!!!  It is another sneak peek of the upcoming Occasions Catalog!!

I used a new stamp set & some new designer paper too!  

I love this clean & simple layout!!  And of course I love the red bling I added to it too.  I just used a Red Sharpie marker & colored on some of our basic rhinestones to make them red!

stamp set:
card stock:
designer paper:
ink:
other:

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We enjoyed our evening at Deke's parents with some of our family last night.  Our supper of wilted lettuce & dumplings was yummy!!  And the company was great!!!!  

Last night some of them had fun playing card games for awhile.  And my sister-in-law Sheryl & I spent our night visiting & stamping together!!!  We brought in the New Year of 2017 together!  

Today we'll be with Deke's family again.  Almost everyone will be here, as we have our Wood Family Christmas!!  I can't wait to see everyone!

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

More 'Sealed with Love'

Here is another card using a New Occasions Catalog stamp set & coordinating framelits!  

It is the same layout as the card that I posted HERE!  I just used different pattern in the designer paper stack.  I am not sure which one I like best.  I probably like this one the best, as I really like this red dsp with the tiny white hearts in it.  
 
stamp set:  'Sealed with Love'
card stock:  Real Red, Whisper White
designer paper:  Sending Love 6x6 DSP stack
ink:  Real Red
other:  Big Shot, Love Notes Framelits Dies, 1" Circle punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, White Organdy ribbon, Basic Pearls

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I left early yesterday morning for the airport to pick up our family coming home from New Jersey.  It is great to see them & have them back visiting us in Iowa for the long weekend.

Last night the twins wrestled, so we went to watch them.  They have improved much over last year & did great!!

This morning I'm off to head to town to go to the post office & run some errands.  We'll them spend the rest our day/evening with Deke's family at his parents home.  Deke & I are making supper tonight for everyone that will be there.  A family tradition in his family is Wilted Lettuce & Dumplings- so that is what we are having.  We will probably end up coming home early & watching a movie tonight & maybe catch the ball in Time Square falling.  We aren't much for celebrating on New Years Eve.  It was 31 years ago tonight that Deke's little brother, Daryn passed away.  And he is greatly missed.

I hope you have a super Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

It's a clean & simple Occasions Catalog Sneak Peek!

OH how cute!!  It's another sneak peek.  Look at this clean & simple card.

Check out this little envelope framelit!  It is another new product in the upcoming Occasions Catalog.  

I love hearts.....and this stamp set is just stinkin' cute!  It is is even more adorable that is has a coordinating framelits set to go with it!

stamp set:   'Sealed with Love'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Real Red
designer paper:  Sending Love DSP Stack (6x6)
ink:  Real Red
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Love Notes Framelits Dies, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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I had a busy day yesterday.  I made it to the locker to pick up our meat, stopped to see the Seeley's for a few minutes & headed home to enjoy the rest of my day with the Brayden & Masen.  Brayden had fun helping Papa on the farm for a couple of hours in the afternoon.  

When the boys left last night I worked on farm bookwork stuff.

This morning I'm headed to the airport to pick up our sister-in-law Sheryl, niece Michelle & nephew John.  They are home from New Jersey for a few days to spend with their family here. I am looking forward to seeing them & spending our time together.  

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

Another New Occasoins Catalog sneak peek!

Here is another sneak peek using some New Occasions Catalog products!  

I used a new stamp set, new designer paper, new ribbon & the stitched framelit.

stamp set:  NEW 'Dragonfly Dreams'
card stock:  Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla
designer paper: NEW Falling in Love DSP (12x12)
ink:  Crumb Cake
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Stitched Framelits (square), Banner Triple Punch, NEW Very Vanilla 1/4" Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dot

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Yesterday was a busy day with Masen & we ran some errands too.  When he went home last night I spent my evening working on the farm with Deke, helping him with the pigs.

This morning Deke is home to work on the farm all day.  I'm headed out to the locker & running some errands.  I'll hurry home, as Masen & Brayden will be here after bit.  

Tonight the boys go home I will be a stamping away!  I have some swaps I need to get in the mail.  Plus I have several calendars I need to finished yet too that I will be giving to family members on Sunday at our Wood Family Christmas.

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Hearts!

This is the card I made for Nathan & Sarah's anniversary last month.  I used a new stamp set & some new designer paper that is in the Occasions Catalog on it!

stamp set:  'Dragonfly Dreams' (words)
card stock:  Real Red, Whisper White, Smoky Slate
designer paper:  Sending Love DSP (6x6) stack
ink:  Real Red
other:  Sweetheart Punch, 2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals

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Masen & I had a busy day yesterday on the run.  We went to the banks & got alot of errands ran.  Last night when he went home I worked on farm bookwork.

Deke is off early this morning to chore & head to his office at the courthouse.  Masen will be here early again today.  I am hoping we get to Keota to the locker & run a few errands this morning.  I need to be making swaps & planning my upcoming classes.  Hopefully I will get to work on that today while Masen takes his afternoon nap if all goes well.

Tonight is my farmer night.  As soon as Masen leaves I'll be headed out the door to help Deke with the hogs.  

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Another Occasions Catalog Sneak Peek!

Here is another card using some Occasions Catalog Sneak Peeks!  

This is the card that I made for Manda's birthday last month.  I used a new stamp set, new designer paper &some new ribbon too.

This card showcases some of the cool hearts in this pretty designer paper! 

stamp set:  'Window Shopping'
card stock:  Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla
designer paper:  Falling In Love DSP (12z12)
ink:  Blushing Bride
other:  Very Vanilla 1/4" Satin ribbon, Banner Triple punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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I spent my whole day stamping & working on stamping things yesterday.  

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  Masen will be hanging out with G'ma today.  I have a list of things to accomplish, so we'll see home much I get done.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

An Occasions Catalog Sneak Peek!

Check out this card for some new Sneak Peeks from the upcoming Occasions Catalog.

Here is the card I made for Manda & Steve's anniversary.  I used a new set in the upcoming Occasions Catalog called 'Sealed with Love', along with the coordinating Love Notes Framelits Dies too.

The designer paper is from the 6x6 Sending Love Paper stack. 

stamp set:  'Sealed with Love'
card stock:  Real Red, Whisper White
designer paper:  Sending Love 6x6 DSP stack
ink:  Real Red
other:  Big Shot, Love Notes Framelits Dies, 1" Circle punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, White Organdy ribbon, Basic Pearls

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We had a wonderful day yesterday & spent it with many family members celebrating Christmas!  We were on the go most of the day!  We went to Nathan & Sarah's for lunch, then to my sisters for my family Christmas & then home to chore.  While Deke was choring I made homemade pizza & we took it up to Deke's parents & had supper with them.  It was about 9:30 pm when we finally got home last night. 

Today I'm home (alone I think).  Deke is going to chore & then spend the day helping our son-in-law Steve sheet rock in their basement.  I have lots of things to get caught up- farm bookwork & then making swaps & projects for upcoming classes.  I hope I get alot done!

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!  

Wishing you a day filled with love & joy!!  I hope today is spent with your family and loved ones- as we all reflect upon the true meaning of Christmas & the birth of Jesus. 


I am sharing today the last page of my 2017 calendar class that I had this month.  This little reindeer is super cute!  And check out his shiny red nose!

Stampin' Up! did an amazing job at coordinating so many different images with this cool punch!!  It is in the Holiday Catalog, but both the stamp set & the punch are carrying over, so they will still be available.

stamp sets:  'Greetings from Santa' & 'Cookie Cutter Christmas'
card stock:  Real Red, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Crumb Cake, Red Glimmer
ink:  Chocolate Chip
other:  1/2" Circle Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Cookie Cutter Builder Punch

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Yesterday was a wonderful day getting ready for our family Christmas & having everyone here for the fun at lunch time!  The laughs & playing together of the boys were just priceless.  We went to church together late yesterday afternoon & saw a wonderful children's play, as we celebrated baby Jesus's birth with lots of signing & celebrating.

Last night I made homemade egg noodles & worked on finishing up some Christmas gifts that I'm giving to family members when we get together today.

This morning I'll be working on finishing up Christmas gifts & then we are going to Nathan & Sarah's to eat lunch.  Then this afternoon we are going to my sister, Beckie's to celebrate Christmas with my side of the family.

I hope you have a very blessed day!

Merry Christmas!

Hugs-
SUSIE

More 2017 calendars

Here are 2 more of my 2017 calendar pages.  I LOVE this little owl!!  And I love that he has a little punch that goes with him.  He is from the 'Cozy Critters' hostess stamp set that is in the retiring Holiday Catalog.

 

September 2017

stamp set:  'Cozy Critters'- Holiday Catalog (retiring) & 'Sunburst Sayings'
card stock:  Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Whisper White
ink: Soft Suede
other:  Owl Builder Punch, (retired Oval punch, retied Modern Label punch), Dimesnionals, Paper Snips

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You all know I'm a Halloween lover.....so I think that this calendar page is super cute too!  
I used the Clear Wink of Stella Pen on the windows to add some glitz.  In person it is super cute!

October 2017

stamp set:  'Halloween Scares' & 'Spooky Fun'
card stock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White, Crushed Curry
ink:  Archival Basic Black
markers:  Crushed Curry & Smoky Slate
other:  1" Circle Punch, Classic Label Punch, Paper Snips Dimensionals, Clear Wink of Stella  Pen

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I love fall!  And I absolutely love this stamp set- 'Paisleys & Posies'.  It is in the Holiday Catalog & will be carrying over- thus it will still be available  until at least the end of May.  WOO HOO!
 

November 2017

stamp set:  'Paisleys & Posies'
card stock:  Delightful Dijon, Always Artichoke, Whisper White
ink:  Always Artichoke
other:  (retired- Little Banner Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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I was up early yesterday morning & spent most of my day stamping, working on swaps that I do with a group of demonstrator friends from Founders.  Last night I wrapped Christmas gifts.  Deke & I rubbed down our loin & got it started to cook about 12:30 when we went to bed.  It will cook low & slow all night.  

We'll be up early in the morning.  Deke will chore & I'll be cleaning, cooking & finishing things up for our family Christmas!  Our kids & grandsons will all be here at noon for our Christmas together.  Tonight we will all be going to mass together.  When we get home from there I'll be cooking & getting food ready for our 2 Christmas's that we have tomorrow. 

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

More of my 2017 calendars!

Here is my July & August 2017 calendars.

And there is a New Occasions Sneak Peek below too!!!

July 2017

stamp set:  'It's a Celebration'
card stock:  Dapper Denim, Whisper White, Real Red
ink:  Dapper Denim
other:  Basic Rhinestones, Clear Wink of Stella pen, Dimensionals, Duet Banner Punch

August 2017

Here is a sneak peek!

stamp set: 'Cool Treats'- Occasions Catalog- begins 1/4/17!

card stock:  Pool Party, Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Crumb Cake

ink;  Black Memento, Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo

other:  Dimensionals, White Accents, Clear Wink of Stella Pen

Note- there is a NEW coordinating Framelits called Frozen Treats to go with this new stamp set too!

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Yesterday was a busy day with the boys.  I had all 4 boys in the morning.  Nathan picked up Masen right before lunch.  And school got out early- so Manda picked up their boys about 2:00.  I then finished printing things for our pre-tax appointment & we left about 4:30 for that.  It was 8:00 when we got done with our appointment, we then grabbed a quick bite to eat for supper & went to get groceries & gifts for the boys at Walmart.  It was about 10:30 when we got home.  I put away groceries & went to bed.  I was just beat!

Today I'm home alone.  I have 3 swaps I have to get finished & run them to town to the post office. Susie's Hair Hut is open for business & I am cutting Steve & Trey's hair later this afternoon when Steve gets off of work.  Then tonight I'll be wrapping Christmas gifts, rubbing our loin & getting it started to cook & finishing last minute Christmas things- as we have our Christmas with our kids & boys tomorrow at noon.  

We have some nasty weather headed our way!  Hope it isn't all ice.  It started out with some big snowflakes about 1an hour ago & they have already changed to be smaller & wetter.  

OK- I have LOTS to get done today......back to stamping I go.

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

More 2917 calendars!

Here are 2 more of my 2017 calendars!   

I stressed about trying to create this May calendar without using multiple colors of ink.  And I was pleasantly surprised to hear many comments at my classes that this month was a favorite of many of the gals that were making it.  

May 2017

stamp set:  'Grateful Bunch'

card stock:  Mint Macaroon, Watermelon Wonder, Basic Black, Whisper White

ink:  Archival Basic Black

other:  Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Blossom Bunch Punch, Retired- Oval Punch

June 2017

stamp set:  'Swirly Bird' & 'Dragonfly Dreams' (words- New Occasions Catalog)

card stock:  Wisteria Wonder, Basic Black, Whisper White

ink:  Wisteria Wonder

marker:  Wisteria Wonder

other:  Dimensionals, Paper Snips

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It was a busy day yesterday with boys & running errands.  And then I had a late night on the farm helping Deke with the pigs.  We got in late, but still ended up putting up our Christmas tree (finally).  This month has just been crazy & jam packed & I'm behind.  But the count down is on & I still have lots to do between now & Christmas!  YIKES!

I'm off this morning to pick up the boys for the day.  Tonight when they are gone we're headed out to have our end of year farm tax appointment.  If the weather is decent I hope to get a few groceries & do our Christmas shopping too tonight! 

Gotta run.....

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