Another birthday card with 'Cool Treats'!

This is a simple Sunday card.....
 
I had fun playing with this stamp set, washi tape, designer paper, ribbon & In color Doily!  This is another card I made using these same products.  I was trying to figure out which layout I liked the best, as I was designing a card for my SU! Leaders Group swap!

it is clean & simple, but it is so cute too!  I love how all of these products coordinate with each other! 

stamp set:  'Cool Treats'
card stock:  Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White
designer paper:  Tasty Treats (12x12) Specialty DSP
ink:  Crumb Cake
other:  Watermelon Wonder Stripped Ribbon, In Color Doily,  Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Tasty Treats Washi Tape

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Yesterday was a busy day!  Wow- I so enjoyed stamping with a house full of friends yesterday morning.  We all had a great time together!
 

Then yesterday afternoon, Susie's Hair Hut was open for business & I finally got Nathan's hair cut.  Then I changed hats again & was a farmer for the rest of the afternoon helping Deke outside with sorting & moving pigs.

 

Last night I cleaned up from classes & repacked everything!  I'm off to load my car & leave soon.  This morning I'm headed out to to stamp with everyone in my Hiawatha group today!  I have 2 classes- one this morning & one this afternoon.  Ruth & Nancy are my hostesses today!  We have several joining us!  I'm excited to share all of my cute cards with them & I can't wait to see everyone.

 

We are suppose to have a winter storm tonight with freezing rain......so I'm starting my classes today, 1 hour earlier than normal- so I can hopefully be on the road & back home before the ice gets here.

 

Gotta run......

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Sunday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Watercoloring plus 'Dragonfly Dreams'!!

Check out this watercolor wash technique done with our new Watercolor Pencils & an aqua painter.

This technique was one that Shelli Gardner demonstrated for us when I attended the Stampin' Up! On Stage event in Madison, Wisconsin in November!  Isn't it pretty!

Check out the ribbon!  It is one of the Sale-a-bration items that you can get for FREE with a $50 order!  Isn't this an elegant card!

I want to give a big shout out to my awesome helper- my husband Deke!!  This week has been crazy with sick kids, pigs, etc.  And while watching the Iowa Hawkeye's win the basketball on Thursday night he cut all of these dragonflies for me!!  Plus he did quite a bit of the other Big Shot things for me too.   Those of you that attend my classes here me tell you how much I appreciate him.  But I don't think those of you that just read my blog know this.  I help him on the farm & he helps me cutting things with the Big Shot!  And I am so thankful he helps me!   

So what do you think?  Does this card make you think of spring?  I love the glimmer & shine of it!  The ribbon & the silver sequins just make it pop!  

Dragonfly card-
'Dragonfly Dreams'- #142924 (photopolmyer only)= $21.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 26
card stock:
Smoky Slate (24) N- #131202= $8.00- pg. 170-5 x 3 3/4; 2 3/4 x 1/2
Melon Mambo (24) B- #115320= $8.00- pg. 171-4 x 5 1/4; 4 1/4 x 3
Whisper White (40) N- #100730= $9.00- pg. 170-4 x 5 1/4
THICK White (24)- #140272= $7.00- pg. 175-5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Shimmery White (10)- #101910= $8.00- pg. 175- 4 x 2 3/4
Silver Foil- #132178= $4.00- pg. 175    3x3"
ink:  Archival Basic Gray- #140932= $7.00- pg. 180
Watercolor Pencils- #141709= #16.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 24
other:  Magnetic Platform- #130658= $40.00- pg. 190
Big Shot- #143263= $110- pg. 190
Detailed Dragonfly Framelits- #142749= #31.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 26
Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack- SAB FREE with a $50 order- pg. 11- 4 1/2" & 3"
Silver Sequins- #138399= $5.00 pg. 178
Fine Tip Glue- #138309= $7.00- pg. 182
Aqua Painters (set of 2)= #103954= $17.00- pg. 180
Dimensionsals
Glue Dot

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Last night was a fun night of stamping with everything that joined me!  

I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock after everyone left.  

This morning I"m up early & setting up more tables & chair, moving furniture, baking cookie bars & finishing up a few more things before everyone joins me to stamp this morning too!

This afternoon Susie's Hair Hut is open for business, as Nathan needs a hair cut sooo bad.  Then I'm a farmer the rest of the afternoon helping Deke sort & move pigs!

Tonight I'll be cleaning up from the past 2 classes here.  And getting everything packed up & ready to head out early in the morning tomorrow- as I have 2 stamp class again tomorrow too!

Gotta run....

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A cute birthday card!

Here is a cute birthday card!!!  This designer paper is so fun!!  It looks just yummy!  This In Color Doily & coordinating stripped ribbon is yummy too though isn't it!

stamp set:  'Cool Treats'
card stock:  Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White
designer paper:  Tasty Treats (12x12) Specialty DSP
ink:  Crumb Cake
other:  Watermelon Wonder Stripped Ribbon, In Color Doily,  Dimensionals, Glue Dot, Banner Triple Punch

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Boys & stamping.......yep- yesterday & again today!

I burnt the midnight oil cutting card stock last night after the boys went home.  I'm getting things cut for my upcoming stamp classes that I have this weekend.

Tonight I have several joining me at our home to stamp!!  I'm looking forward to seeing them & can't wait for them to see all of the cute cards that they get to make!

Gotta run......

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Inside the Lines DSP!

Isn't this a pretty card!!  I love the way it turned out!  

This is another one of the cards that everyone joining me this week for my monthly card classes will be making! 

The bumblebee is from the 'Dragonfly Dreams' stamp set!

And check out the cool new Hexagon Dynamics Embossing folder!

I spotlighted the center of the flower here, coloring it with the Delightful Dijon marker.  The flowers are actually black & white designer paper from the Inside the Lines 12x12 package that is one of this years Sale-a-bration choices.  You can earn this cool DSP for free with a $50 order!

Bumble Bee card-
'Dragonfly Dreams'- #142924 (photopolmyer only)= $21.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 26
'Love Sparkles'- #143114 (w)= $29.00 or #143183 (c)= $21.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 53
card stock: 
Basic Black (24) N- #121045= $8.00- pg. 170- 5 1/2 x 8 1/2; 2 3/4" strip; 3 1/4 x 3 1/4
Whisper White (40) N- #100730= $9.00- pg. 170- 2 3/4" strip; 5 x 3 3/4
Delightful Dijon (24) IC- #138338= $8.00- pg. 169- 5 1/4 x 2; 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 ; 5 x 1
designer paper: Inside The Lines (12x12) SAB- FREE with a $50 order- pg. 11-3x3
ink:  Archival Basic Black- #140931= $7.00 pg, 180
marker:  Delightful Dijon (2015-2017 IC set of 5)- #138333= 415.00- pg. 169
other:  Hexagon Dynamic Embossing Folder- #143231= $9.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 47
New Platform- #142802= $26.00- pg. 190
Big Shot- #143263= $110- pg. 190
Delightful Dijon ribbon- #141430= $8.00- pg. 178- 4"
Basic Rhinestones- #141246= $5.00- pg. 177
Banner Triple Punch- #138292= $23.00- pg. 186
2' Circle Punch- #133782= $18.00- pg. 187
1 3/4" Circle Punch- #119850= $18.00- pg. 186
Clear Wink of Stella- #141897= $8.00- pg. 181
Dimensionals
Glue Dots

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I'm off to pick up the boys.  Trey & Drake are still sick.  Hoping Masen is feeling better & praying Brody stays healthy!!  What a week!

I burnt the midnight oil last night cutting card stock after we got in from working late on the farm.  I'll be burning the midnight oil again tonight cutting card stock again!

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

Sale-a-bration 'Avant Garden' with 'Delicate Details'!

Wow......I LOVE the way this card turned out!  It is just very stunning in person!  This is totally a "Susie card".  And if you know me- you know whenever I use this Wisteria Wonder color & green together, it reminds me of my dear grandma!!! 

I shadow stamped this flower.....which means I inked it up, stamped it onto the Whisper White card stock, barely lifted it & moved it slightly & stamped it again!  I then stamped the flower stamen in the flower center using the Black Memento pad. And the stem of the flower is stamped in Wild Wasabi.

This is also a fun fold card!  Check it out when it is opened up!  CUTE huh!  

I did some cards last fall with a fold similar to this one, but they were going the other direction.  (horizontal, not vertical)

You can check out my other cards by clicking-

• Here to see my Foxy Friends kitty card!
• Here to see my Holly Berry Bow punch Christmas card! 

Woo Hoo!  This card is one that everyone joining me to stamp this week for my monthly card classes will be making!  I hope they like it as well as I do!!

You can't tell by the photo, but I used the Stitched Oval Framelits to cut out the Basic Black oval.

And check out the cool 'Delicate Details' lace stamp that I added to this card too.  I stamped it using the Whisper White Craft pad, onto Basic Black card stock.  It is very subtle, but just added that little touch of elegance too! 

Stemmed Flower-
'Avant Garden'- #143272- (photopolmer only) SAB- FREE with a $50 order- pg. 5
'Delicate Details- #143314 (photopolmer only) SAB- FREE with a $50 order- pg. 9
card stock: Wisteria Wonder (24) S- #122922= $8.00- pg.171- 4 x 2 1/4
Whisper White (40) N- #100730= $9.00- pg. 170-  
4 x 2 1/2; 4 x 2 1/2; 3 3/4 x 2; 1 1/2 " strip
Basic Black (24) N- #121045= $8.00- pg. 170-
4 1/4 x 5 1/2; 2 3/4x 8 1/2- fold in half; 4 1/4 x 1; 4 1/4 x 2 1/2; 1 1/2" strip
designer paper:  Subtles 12x12 stack- #138437= $22.00- pg. 171- 4 x 2 1/2
ink:  Wisteria Wonder (S)- #122922= $6.50- pg. 171
Wild Wasabi (S)- #108641= $6.50- pg. 171
Black Memento- #132708= $6.00- pg. 180
Craft Whisper White- #101731= $8.00- pg. 180
other:  Magnetic Platform- #130658= $40.00- pg. 190
Big Shot- #143263= $110- pg. 190
Stitched Framelits- #145372 SPECIAL= $30.00-
These are currently out of stock, but will be available next week to order again!
Layering Oval Framelits- #141706= $35.00- pg. 193
White Organza Ribbon- #114319= $6.00- pg. 178- 4"
Glue Dots
Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a busy day with all of the boys.  When they left last night I worked on stamping stuff all night!

Today is going to be a crazy day........This morning Deke is off early to chore.  And I'm off early to go get Brody.  I'll bring him back to our home, get his breakfast ready & leave him here with Deke to take him to school.  Deke will then go to the courthouse for awhile & then he'll be heading to Mt. Pleasant for a meeting that he has there today.  I'm going to go with Manda to take Drake to Bloomfield to see his doctor & he has an early appointment.  He is still sick and we've just got to get him better.  He is super bummed that he is gonna miss pre-school again. 

Tonight is my farmer night helping Deke with the hogs!  Thankfully it isn't going to be super cold out for a change!  We'll see what time I get in.  I need to cut card stock- so I hope I get to work on that too tonight.  Plus I still have our Christmas tree up & it needs to come down......so I have room to set up tables & chairs for stamp classes that will be here this weekend. 

Gotta run.....I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Cool Treats'

Here is a fun card I made using the new set- 'Cool Treat'!  

I love the 1/2 of the In Color doily that I used here along the bottom edge & then I accented it with the stripped ribbon. 

I was playing with this layout.  I like the way it turned out.  This might end up being a card I do for one of my upcoming classes.  

stamp set:  'Cool Treats'
card stock:  Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White
designer paper:  Tasty Treats (12x12) Specialty DSP
ink:  Crumb Cake
other:  Watermelon Wonder Stripped Ribbon, In Color Doily, Tasty Treats Washi Tape, Dimensionals, Glue Dot

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Yesterday was a long day!!  I was beat last night when the boys went home.  Brayden & Masen were here late, as Nathan referred a game & Sarah had a late meeting.  We had fun though playing games & doing things together.  I worked on stamping stuff  after they left for awhile. 

This morning I'm off early to go pick up Brayden & then head to the Seeley's.  I'll get him his breakfast & then take him to school.  Then I'll head home & spend my day with the 4 other boys here.  

Tonight when the boys go home I have tons of stamping stuff to get done.

I hope you have TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

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