Hot air balloon!

WOW!  This is one of the cards I created for my monthly classes that I have this week.  I had so much fun playing with this new stamp set.  And I love these 2 colors when combined together!!  

This card is clean & simple, yet I love it! What do you think? 

Here are the supplies I used to create this card.  Plus I added the measurements too!  
When you buy this stamp set & Thinlits together in a Bundle you SAVE!

Hot Air Balloon card-
'Lift Me Up'- #142893 (w)= $29.00 or #142896 (c)= $21.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 10
card stock:  Mint Macaroon (24) IC= $8.00- pg. 169      5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Night of Navy (24) R- #100867= $8.00- pg. 170            5 1/2 x 2; 3 1/4 x 1 1/2
Whisper White (40) N- #100730= $9.00- pg. 170           3 x 1 1/4; 4 x 5 1/4; 2 3/4" strip
designer paper: SAB  FREE w $50 order- #143608- Carried Away- pg. 7     5 3/4 x 1 1/2
ink:  Night of Navy R- #126970= $6.50
marker:  Mint Macaroon (2015-2017 IC set of 5)- #138333= $15.00- pg. 169
other:  Magnetic Platform- #130658= $40.00- pg. 190
Big Shot- #143263= $110- pg. 190
Up & Away Thinlits- #142748= $30.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 10
Gold Wink of Stella- #141898= $8.00- pg. 181
Banner Triple Punch- #138292= $23.00- pg. 186
Mint Macaroon Striped ribbon- #141431= $8.00- pg. 178        4"

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Jeannie was a great hostess yesterday!  We all had a great day of stamping together!!  What a way to kick off the New Year with new stamp sets & accessories from the Occasions & Sale-a-bration Catalogs!

Last night I was beat when I got home.  I unloaded the car, made soup & sandwiches for supper, replied to emails & fell asleep on the couch.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm off to go pick up all of my boys.  I'll feed the 3 bigger ones & take them to school.  Then the 2 little boys & I will head back out to our home for the day.  Brayden & Masen will be here late tonight, as Nathan is referring a ball game & Sarah has a late meeting.  I'm looking forward to catching up with Brayden as I haven't seen him since last Sunday, other then for the 45 mins this morning that we were eating breakfast & getting ready for school.

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

More hearts!!

Here is another cute heart card.  I used the 'Happy Valentine's Day' words on it from the 'Sealed with Love' stamp set.

If you look closely at the Red Circle layer- I used the new Stitched Framelit for that.

The hearts were all cut out with the Love Note Framelits Dies.

And this new Sending Love Designer Paper (6x6) Stack is very cool! I love all of the different patterns in it.  The whole stack is red & white....with awesome prints in it! 

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

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Yesterday I was a creating & cutting fool!!  Oh gosh though.....I have some super cute cards created & I can't wait for everyone joining me to stamp this week- to see them!

This morning I'm off to my monthly class in N. Liberty.  Jeannie is our hostess this month.  I am looking forward to seeing everyone joining us & spending our time stamping together!

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Another Ballon card!

I love these colors together!  This designer paper is really pretty!!  The first time I looked at it in the Occasions Catalog, I can honestly say that it wasn't one of the things that I had to have.  Then I saw it in person & I just knew I had to have it!  The color combinations in the whole package, along with the prints, are awesome!  

I made a card similar to this card using the same designer paper, just different colors & patterns in it.  You can see that card HERE!

This card is one that everyone stamping with me at my monthly classes this month will be getting to make.  
 
stamp set:  'Super Duper'
card stock:  Emerald Envy, Pacific Point, Whisper White, Crushed Curry
designer paper:  Party Animal DSP
ink:  Pacific Point
other:  Decorative Label Punch, Basic Rhinestones (colored with a Green Sharpie Marker), Balloon Punch, Emerald Envy 1/8" Taffetta Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day running errands.  Trey & I didn't get home until 1:00, so had to eat a late lunch.  When he was gone last night, I burnt the midnight oil working on figuring out the rest of my card projects for this months stamp classes!

Today I don't plan to leave the house other than feed my outside animals & go to the mail box.  I will be a stamping fool!!  And I'm praying I have good mojo & that my ideas just click like I want them to.  

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A Sale-a-bration "Thank You"!

WOW!  Clean & simple describes this card......but oh how cute it is!!  

Check out the cool stamp set & the awesome designer paper!  Both of these are Sale-a-bration item choices that you can get for FREE with each $50.00 you spend!

stamp set:  'So Very Much' (SAB)
card stock:  Smoky Slate, Night of Navy, Whisper White
designer paper:  Carried Away Designer Paper (SAB)
ink:  Night of Navy
other:  Regal Enamel Dots (night of Navy), dimensionals, Classic Label Punch

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I didn't do much yesterday.  I felt better, but still not the best.  That darn flu is totally wicked!!  I didn't have any boys.  We are all just passing it around, as Sarah has it now.  

I did get Christmas thank you cards made last night & ready to go out though.  

Dick had a pretty good day yesterday.  Maybe things are on the uphill side for him.  

This morning I'm off to pick up the boys.  The twins have school & Trey will spend his day with Grandma.  We'll run LOTS of errands this morning & then head home for the rest of the day.  

Tonight I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping!!  I hope I have good mojo!  There are sooo many new products in the Occasions & Sale-a-bration catalogs that I'm having a hard time trying to narrow it down to which ones I'm using for my monthly classes.

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

SUSIE

Some Hearts- using the new 'Sealed with Love' stamp set & coordinating Love Notes Framelit Dies!

Here is a clean & simple card with hearts!  I chose to use 'Happy Valentines Day' wording on it, but this card could be a wedding, anniversary, birthday or get well card too!

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

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OH yesterday was a rotten day!!  Nathan & I both got the flu from Drake, Steve & Masen.  Thankfully I only had Masen & Trey here for the day...and they were both gone by 4:30.  I can't remember having the stomach flu that bad for years.  It was terribly wicked!  I am praying now that the other boys don't end up getting it, plus Deke & Manda- don't end up getting it.

Last night Deke ended up having to sell hogs & move them by himself, since I was sick.  I felt terrible about that too, but there was no way I could go out & help him.  

Dick had an ok day yesterday....he had a couple more bad spells.  Not sure whether it is his brain bleeding or a stroke.  My heart breaks for him, my mom & all of our family.  It is just so sad to see him in so much pain.  I honestly don't think he'll ever get to leave the hospital.  They haven't even started to do anything with is dislocated shoulder- that is also broken in 2 spots, since he can't make it through a surgery.  Please keep Dick in your prayers!

I did nothing last night!  I was just too sick.  I feel better today......but not good.  My stomach is very sore, I ache everywhere & have a terrible headache.  I'm not sure what today will bring....we'll play it by ear.  

I hope you have an awesome Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

WOO HOO!!!!!! It is my favorite celebration of the year! Check out these new catalogs that you can order from starting today!

 

Today starts the release of the New Sale-a-bration Catalog!

With every $50 you spend between January 4th- March 31st, 2017-

you get to choose one item from this catalog for FREE!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE Sale-a-bration Catalog! 

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Today also starts the release of the New Occasions Catalog!

The items in this catalog are from January 4th- May 31st, 2017.

This catalog is full of LOTS of new Stampin' Up! products!

CLICK HERE TO look at the products in the NEW Occasions Catalog!

You can order from my on line store HERE! 

Or contact me HERE to place an order for you or answer any questions you might have!

Happy Stamping!!!!!

Hugs-
SUSIE

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