'Happy Wishes'

I did some shadow stamping here on this card to get this look.  And I used my NEW Stamparatus to do it!!  

How did I do it?  

• I stamped the words, then moved the card stock over a little & restamped (without re-inking).

This is a card that I created for my team to make at my meeting that I had last Saturday.  I used the Sale-a-bration stamp set- 'Happy Wishes'.  This stamp set is a a choice you get for free with a $100 order.  It has 16 different stamp images in it & is a really cute set!

So look at the edge of the card!!  Did you notice the new designer paper?  It is from the Painted With Love Specialty Designer Paper in the Occasions Catalog.

Clean & simple sums up this card......but the gold accents & ribbon in the corner of it add that extra bling.  

I did add 3 little Gold Sequins to the top right corner of this card too- to add more bling!

stamp set:  'Happy Wishes'
card stock:  Melon Mambo, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Gold Foil
designer paper:  Painted with Love Specialty DSP
ink:  Melon Mambo, Calypso Coral
other:  Gold Sequins, Calypso Coral 1/8" ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Fine Tip Glue, NEW Stamparataus

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Yesterday a long & busy day!!  Last night I didn't get near enough done, but I ran out of energy.

This morning I'm off to go pick up the boys & take the twins to school.  I'll then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  When Masen & Ainslee come this morning they are here for several days/nights- as Nathan & Sarah are going to be gone to a friends wedding week/weekend.  So.......I have no clue what my week will end up turning out to be.  I hope I at least get a little sleep- we'll see. 

Gotta run.....

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Heart Happiness'

WOW!!  Check out this cute collage heart card!!!

This is one of my January monthly class cards!!  I love the way it turned out!!  It is a "LOVE" Eclipse card.  I used the 'Heart Happiness' stamp set & the Bubbles & Fizz DSP that is one of the Sale-a-bration items you can choose for FREE with a $50 order!

 The Shimmer Calypso Coral ribbon is also one of the Sale-a-bration items too!  It is soooo nice to work with!! 

 I had my first monthly January stamp class yesterday & this card was a big hit with many of those that made it!

When I first started stamping 17 years ago I remember how much I loved making collage style cards.  They are fun to make.  And with adding the cut out, popped up letters on it makes it even more fun!

 

These are not traditional Valentines colors.....but isn't it adorable!!!  Who would have ever thought of using Calypso Coral.  I just thought the hearts on the Bubbles & Fizz DSP would work great along the bottom of the card here.  What do you think?

stamp set:  'Heart Happiness'
card stock:  Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Blushing Bride
designer paper:  Bubbles & Fizz- Sale-a-braiton Choice
ink:  Calypso Coral
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Large Letters Framelits, Shimmer Ribbon Pack (Calypso Coral)- Sale-a-bration Choice

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Yesterday was a great day of stamping again!!!!!  Thankfully the weather ended up being fine!  I had dry/clear roads all the way to N. Liberty & all the way home too!  Almost everyone that had rspv'd joined us.  Friends, yummy food & stamping fun all go together so well!!

I was beat when I got home last night....I unloaded the car, made supper, caught up on emails & went to bed early. 

This morning Deke is up early to chore & he'll head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm off to go get the boys.  I'll take the twins to school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones (Trey, Masen & Ainslee), plus my great-niece Brooklyn will be spending the week days with us this week too, as her babysitter is on vacation.  So I'm going to be busy.

Tonight when the kids go home I need to get orders placed & catch up on my farm bookwork.

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

'Lots of Lavender'

Here is another pretty card made with the gorgeous 'Lots of Lavender' Sale-a-bration stamp set!  I just love this stamp set!!!  This stamp set just makes me think of my grandma Cox.  

You all know how I love punches!!  Check it out- as I'm so EXCITED that we now have 2 new scalloped circle punches in the sizes- 1 1/8" & 1 3/8".  They work perfectly to layer with our other circle punches!

This scalloped designer paper is from the Sweet Soiree' Specialty DSP in the Occasions Catalog.  

So- I used several NEW products here that can be found in the New Occasions & Sale-a-bration Catalogs!

stamp set:  'Lots of Lavender'- Sale-a-bration Choice; 'A Good Day'
card stock:  Old Olive, Powder Pink, Whisper White
designer paper:  Sweet Soiree' Specialty DSP
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin' Blends:  Light Pink Pirouette, Light Calypso Coral, Light Old Olive
other:  1 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch, Basic Pearls, Perfect White Doilies, Dimensionals

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I have had a super busy weekend full of nothing but stamping!!  I'll update this post hopefully tomorrow with the supplies that I used on this card that I shared with you today. 

Yesterday's Iowa Inkers Team meeting at our home was great!!  A few of my team members haven't been able to attend any of our meetings in the past few months & they made it yesterday!!  And everyone ventured out in the cold freeze we are having to get here.  Our house was warm & full of lots of chatter!!!  I loved listening to everyone & sharing!!!  Everyone left with a ton of new ideas!!!  We even played with the NEW Stamparatus & Brusho......so I'll share more about theses coming up sometime soon. 

I'm off later this morning to spend my afternoon stamping with my N. Liberty group!!  I have some super cute cards to share with all of them- including some fun folds & techniques- using all new products from the Occasions & Sale-a-bration Catalogs.  I can't wait for them to see them!  I still have some card stock cutting to get done & I need to get things packed up & loaded up in my car!

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

'Heart Happiness'

Here is my completed swap card that I made for my Iowa Inkers Team meeting that I'm hosting today at our home.

This is a NEW stamp set in the Occasions catalog called- 'Heart Happiness'.  It coordinates with the NEW Love Box Framelits Dies that I used to cut out these 2 big hearts.  COOL HUH- as I love it when we have coordinating framelits to go along with our stamp sets!

This stamp set also coordinates with the Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies in the Annual Catalog too!

I used the NEW- 

• Scattered Sequins Embossing folder on the top part.  
• 1/4" White Organza Ribbon
• From the Heart is in the 'Petal Palette stamp set.
• And all of the hearts are in the 'Heart Happiness' stamp set.

Here is my pile of swaps I made for my Iowa Inkers Team meeting today! I hope everyone likes them!!  And I can't wait to see all of their swaps too!

stamp sets:  'Heart Happiness' & 'Petal Palette'

card stock:  Powder Pink, Melon Mambo, Whisper White

ink:  Melon Mambo

other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Lots of Love Box Framelits Dies, Standard Platform, Scattered Sequins Dynamic Embossing Folder, 1/4" White Organza Ribbon, Perfect White Accents, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a day that didn't start out as I had planned at all.  I woke up with a migraine & started vomiting.  Thus I ended up not being able to keep any of the kids all day & I pretty much spent my entire day in bed.  I was feeling a little better last night.  I worked on getting shoe box swap projects cut for my Iowa Inkers Team meeting anyways.  I sure hope when I wake up this morning I am back to normal & feeling good! I was suppose to go to the chiro again today for my back......since I didn't make that hopefully she can get me in the first part of next week. 

This morning we are headed out early (at 5 a.m.) to work on the farm.  I will help Deke mark, sort & load hogs. Hopefully the trucker is on time.  We are going to have frigid cold temps again......so I pray all goes well & we have a good morning on the farm.  As soon as we are done with the hogs, I'll hurry to the house to set up tables, chairs & things for my Iowa Inkers Team Meeting that is here today. I am looking forward to seeing so many of my team that are joining me in the frigid cold!!  We'll have a fun day together stamping & sharing- in a nice, warm, house!!

Late this afternoon when everyone leaves I'll be burning the midnight oil working on projects for my N. Liberty monthly class that is tomorrow.  The temps are to warm up some, but then there is a chance for some light snow or a little freezing rain- depending on how the front comes through.  So I have my fingers crossed that all goes good so we can get to the class & home safely!  And we spend our afternoon stamping together at my N. Liberty monthly class.

Gotta run.....

LOTS to do today!!  I'll be going 100 mph!  

I hope you have a SENSATIONAL Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Amazing Congratulations' & the NEW Stamparatus!

WOO HOOO!!  Here is a photo of my new Stamparatus that I got last week.  I couldn't wait to play with it.  I've made a few cards using it now that are for my upcoming team meeting.  I love it!!  It works great!!! And I know you are going to love it too!

You can see the grid lines, the black mat & the 2 clear/hinged plates here!  It is just an amazing product!!!!!

Here I used one of the new stamp sets in the Occasions Catalog.  It is called- 'Amazing Congratulations' & is a 3 step stamp set.

Check out the cute little tag I have hanging on it.  It is from the 'Bubble Over' stamp set & coordinating Bottles & Bubbles Framelits Dies.  I used Silver Foil for the bottle top!  Cute huh!

First I stamped the words using my Black Memento ink pad.
Second I stamped the (lighter) Pool Party inked words.
Third I stamped the (darker) Bermuda Bay inked words. 

The card on top is the one I have shared above.  The card laying underneath is where I stamped both of the inside wording layers in the Bermuda Bay ink, so that they are all the same!  

OH & the pretty Bermuda Bay Ribbon is a Sale-a-bration Choice that you can get for FREE with a $50 order.

stamp set:  'Amazing Congratulations' & 'Bubble Over'
card stock: Bermuda bay, Basic Black, Silver Foil, Whisper White
designer paper: Picture Perfect (6x6) DSP
ink:  Black Memento, Bermuda Bay, Pool Party
other:  Simmer Ribbon Pack (Bermuda Bay)- Sale-a-bration Choice; 3/4" Circle Punch, Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Bottles & Bubbles Framelits Dies, Dimensionals, Glue Dot

The NEW Stamparatus.......will be available June 1st- unless you already reserved one for yourself last month.  If you reserved one, you should have gotten an email from Stampin' Up! earlier this week with the approximately shipping date.  NOTE- If you reserved a Stamparatus under my on line Stampin' Up! store- I can NOT see who has reserved them......so unless you tell me I have no clue.  I hope it will show under my reports when yours ships. 

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Yesterday I spent my day with the 3 little ones.  Yesterday afternoon/evening I cooked a roaster of pork for Nathan to take for his empolyees at work today.  And while the meat was cooking last night, I was a stamping fool (& burnt the midnight oil)- preparing projects for my Iowa Inkers Team meeting that I have tomorrow here at our home.  The guys went to the Iowa Basketball game & Deke got home just in time to help me finish getting the meat ready & he washed the roaster & all of the bowls for me, so I could get back to my stamping projects.  

Last night I created 2 other projects for my team meeting using the Stamparatus.  I used the Sale-a-bration sets- 'Amazing You' along with the Celebrate You Thinlits Dies & the 'Happy Wishes'.  I'll be sharing these projects on my blog in the next few days. 

 

This morning I'm off early to go to get the Seeley boys.  We'll come back out to our home & the 3 Wood kids will then be here too.  Thankfully Deke is home working on the farm all day today (& not gone away to any meetings), so he is going to take the 3 bigger boys to school for me, as school is delayed 2 hours again today due to the cold temps.   Tonight when the kids go home I'll be a stamping fool burning the midnight oil again.  

 

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!!
Hugs-

SUSIE

Another 'Perennial Birthday'

Check out this cute card!!  I used the Occasions Catalog stamp set called- 'Perennial Birthday'!

I stamped the flowers using the Black Memento Ink & then colored them with the Dark Pink Pirouette Stampin' Blend.

I used the beautiful 1/4" White Organza Ribbon, the Leaf Punch & a White Doily for the accents!

stamp set:  'Perennial Birthday'

card stock:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Powder Pink

ink:  Black Memento

Stampin' Blends: Dark Pink Pirouette

other:  Triple Banner Punch, Leaf Punch, White Doily, 1/4" White Organza Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  And then I burnt the midnight oil stamping!

This morning school is delayed due to the cold temps.  Manda will take them to school & then I'll spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight Deke, Nathan, Brayden, Masen & Doug (Sarah's dad) are all going to Iowa City to the basketball game.  So I'll be home alone & a busy bee stamping again!!

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs-
SUSIE

NEW Occasions & Sale-a-bration Catalogs START TODAY!!

WOO HOO!!!  Today is a very EXCITING DAY!!  

The NEW Occasions & Sale-a-bration Catalogs both START TODAY!!
 

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE NEW OCCASIONS CATALOG!

 CLICK HERE TO SEE THE NEW Sale-a-bration CATALOG!

Happy Shopping!!

CONTACT ME for more information or if you would like a catalog! 

Hugs-

SUSIE

NEW 'Perennial Birthday'

Here is a card using some of the NEW Occasions Catalog products!!  It is another clean & simple card- but elegant & stunning in person!

Check out the-

• stamp set- 'Perennial Birthday'
• designer paper- Painted with Love Specialty DSP

I love the hearts & especially the Gold accent hearts on this NEW Painted with Love Specialty DSP.

And how about the font on this stamp set!  I love it!  

So what do you think?  I think it would make a great card for any occasion!

I was in some swaps (where you create XX number of identical cards) with some other demonstrator friends the past few weeks.  This is one of cards that was one of my swaps I made!

stamp set:  'Perennial Birthday'
card stock:  Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Gold Foil
designer paper:  Painted With Love Specialty Designer Paper
ink: Rich Razzleberry
other:  2" Circle Punch, Starburst Circle Punch, Metallic Accents (heart), 1/8" Gold Ribbon, Dimensionals, Glue Dot

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Yesterday was a busy day with 5 kids!!  Last night I burnt the midnight oil stamping!!  I have classes on Saturday & Sunday this weekend.  Saturday is my Iowa Inkers Team meeting here at our home.  And Sunday kicks off my monthly classes with my group in N. Liberty!

Deke is off early this morning to chore & head to the office at the courthouse.  I'll spend my day with the kids.  Tonight I'll be stamping late again!!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs,
SUSIE

TODAY is the final day for the 2017 Holiday Catalog!

Today- January 2nd, 2018 is the last day you can order from the 2017 Holiday Catalog!!!  

Many products in it are retiring & they will no longer be available for you to purchase.

You can check out the list of the retiring products in that catalog by CLICKING HERE!  CHECK OUT THE LIST BELOW OF ITEMS THAT ARE SOLD OUT!

Please CONTACT ME to place an order today or you can order ON LINE HERE!!

These are the items in the Holiday Catalog that are carrying over & will continue to be available until at least May 31st, 2018.
NOTE:  The stamp sets & coordinating framelits or punches that are in bundles will NOT be available any longer as a bundle, but they will be individually!

• Half Full stamp set- pg. 42
• Hearts Come Home stamp set- pg. 39
• Hometown Edgelits- pg. 38
• Labels of Love stamp set- pg. 45
• Everyday Label Punch- pg. 11
• Night of Bethlehem stamp set- pg. 26
• Bethlehem Edgelits- pg. 26
• Painted Harvest stamp set- pg. 49
• Leaf Punch- pg. 49
• Ready of Christmas stamp set- pg. 7
• Christmas Staircase Thinlits- pg. 6
• Seasonal Chums Stamp set- pg. 47
• Seasonal Tags Fraemlits- pg. 46
• Snowflake Sentiments Stamp set- pg. 34 
• Swirly Snowflakes Edgelits- pg. 35
•  Champagne Foil Sheets- pg. 37
• Quilt Top Embossing Folder- pg. 5
• Cat Punch- pg. 53
• Mini Pizza Boxes- pg. 44
• 1/8" Real Red Ribbon- pg. 29
• 3x3 Envelopes- pg. 44
• Clear Acetate Boxes- pg. 13

Discontinued - 2017 Holiday Catalog

Yep, it’s exactly how it sounds: we’re all out of this product, we’re not ordering more, and this product cannot be added to your order.

• Foil Snowflakes 
• Winter Wonder Textured Impressions Embossing Folder 
• Smitten Mittens (Photopolymer) BUNDLE & Stamp set
• Painted Autumn 8 1/2" x 11" Cardstock Pack 
• Graveyard Gate (Clear) BUNDLE & Stamp set

Saying GOOD-BYE to our Holiday Catalog!!

Today is the last day of our 2017 Holiday Catalog!!  I am sad to see several of the products in it retiring!!  Two of the many stamp sets that are leaving are this 'Smitten Mitten' & 'Hug in A Mug' stamp sets!! I love the images & wording in both of them!

NOTE:  I'm SORRY but this 'Smitten Mitten' stamp set is now SOLD OUT & unavailable to purchase. 

I have combined these 2 stamp sets with a NEW Occasions Catalog stamp set called- 'Heart Happiness'.  Another NEW product is this White 1/4" Organza Ribbon.

This card would be super cute by adding another one of the hearts from the 'Heart Happiness' stamp set on it in place of the mittens!  

stamp sets:  'Smitten Mitten',' Hug in A Mug' & 'Heart Happiness'
card stock:  Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
ink:  Melon Mambo
other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Smitten Mitten Framelits, White Doilies, Perfect White Accents, Dimensionals, 1/4" White Organza Ribbon, Glue Dots

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Yesterday I spent my day stamping!!!  I have a team meeting this coming weekend & I also have the start of my monthly classes too!  I have LOTS to get done this week!

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'll spend my day with the 5 kids.  I also have another chiro appointment for my back/arms.  And then tonight when the kids go home I'll be burning the midnight oil stamping again!

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

Happy New Year- 2018!!!

I whipped up this card late yesterday afternoon, thinking it was very fitting for the occasion!  I think it turned out super cute!!  I love the sparkle of this embossed Year of Cheer Specialty Designer Paper!

I used a couple of NEW Occasions punches here:

• 1 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch
• Tailored Tag Punch

stamp set:  'Cheers to the Year'-RETIRING on January 3rd, 2018
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Whisper White, Smoky Slate, Silver Foil
designer paper:  Year of Cheer Specialty Designer Paper
ink:  Smoky Slate
other:  3/8" Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon,  1 1/2" Circle Punch, Basic Rhinestones, 1 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, Tailored Tag Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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We enjoyed the kids here yesterday morning.  I worked on stamping stuff in the afternoon.  We stopped to visit the Seeley family for awhile last night,  And then we went to visit my friends Donna & Crystal & their husbands  for awhile.  It was great to see them & catch up!

Today I am home all day!!  I have lots of stamping to get done!!  I hope I have some good mojo!!

ENJOY your day today!

Happy New Year!!

Hugs-
SUSIE

Some more sneak peeks!!

Here are some more sneak peeks using some more NEW Occasions Catalog products!  These are available to purchase on January 3rd, 2018!

Check out this cute guy birthday card.  

I love these colors together- Night of Navy & Tranquil Tide!!  

New products:

• 'Birthday Wit'- the Happy Birthday wording
• 'Truly Tailored'- the bow tie & Wishing You A wording
• True Gentleman Designer Series Paper 

The front part of this card just flips up.

And check out the Perfect White Accents that I removed the white paper from the back side of them & used them just as Clear Accents.  Cool huh!

stamp sets:  'Birthday Wit' & 'Truly Tailored'
card stock:  Very Vanilla, Tranquil Tide, Night of Navy
designer paper:  True Gentleman DSP (12x12)
ink:  Night of Navy, Tranquil Tide
other:  1/2" Circle Punch, Perfect White Accents, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Measurements-
Night of Navy- 

• 5 1/2 x 6 1/2- score at 4 1/4"- to make card measure 4 1/4 x 5 1/2- when folded
• 4 x 2 1/4
• 3/4" strip- to punch out circles 

Very Vanilla- 

• 4 x 5 1/4- for inside of card
• 3 3/4 x 2
• 1" strip to stamp Happy Birthday words onto & then you'll fussy cut them out with scissors

Tranquil Tide-

• 4 1/4 x 4 1/4- score at 1"- so measures 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 when folded
• 3 1/2 x 1- layering piece for the Happy Birthday words

 True Gentleman DSP- 5 1/4 x 2

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Yesterday was a long day since we started out so early on the farm.  Thankfully Deke got the driveways all cleared off good with the tractor & blade & the semi didn't have any problems getting in or out!  It was just COLD!

We had fun with the 3 Wood kids last night playing games, building Lincoln Log buildings & reading lots of books.

Today when the kids go home I hope I feel like getting some stamping done.  Deke plans to catch up on things on the farm all day.  

I am not sure what we are doing tonight......it is going to be really cold.  And my back still hurts.  So we might just stay home & go to bed early.  We have had a few friends ask us to do things.  But honestly- New Years Eve is our least favorite day of the year.  Deke's little brother (Daryn) passed away 32 years ago tonight.  So this is just never a holiday we don't care to celebrate. 

Hoping you all have a SAFE & fun New Years Eve!!

I can't believe today is the last day of 2017! 

I have enjoyed stamping & sharing with all of you this year!!

And I look forward to our year of stamping together in 2018 too!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

It is the last day to Reserve your Stamparatus TODAY!!!!!

Have you reserved your NEW Stamparatus yet?  Do it NOW!

Woo Hoo!!  I just got mine late yesterday afternoon & I can't wait to find time to play with it!!!  Stay tuned for some projects & more information I'll share with you as I create with it!

As TODAY- 12/30/17 is the last day you can reserve your NEW Stampartus.  Otherwise you'll have to wait until the NEW Annual Catalog is released on 6/1/18!!!

Here is how you reserve your NEW Stamparatus?

• go to www.susiewood.stampinup.net 
• then click on the link that says SHOP NOW! 
• then click on the Stamparatus photo- when you scroll down a little bit- the photo of it is on your right.  
• Set up an account with their name, password, email, address- if you don't already have one set up!
• You will put in your credit card information.
• Then click SAVE to reserve your NEW Stamparatus! 

NOTE: You must enter a real email address- as when the Stamparatus is available- you will get an email from Stampin' Up! confirming that you want to purchase the Stamparatus & you will then be charged for it at that time. If you do not respond to the email to go ahead with the purchase- Stampin' Up! will NOT proceed with your order & you will not get the Stampartus!

RESERVATION ENDS todat- 12/30/17!!

I HOPE this information helps!! 
Please CONTACT ME if you have any questions about this!
 

More Sneak Peeks!

OH- new things are SOOO MUCH FUN!!!

Here are some other sneak peeks!   They are in the NEW Occasions Catalog & will be available for you to purchase on January 3rd, 2018!

Here are the NEW Occasions Catalog products-

• I used a cool NEW stamp set called- 'Hold on to Hope'!  
• The Black & White DSP is all just absolutely beautiful!!  It is called Petal Passion Designer Paper.  
• And check out the 1/4" White Organza Ribbon!  It is totally yummy!!!  I LOVE IT!

I punched the little flowers out for this card using the Tree Builder Punch!  They worked perfectly here.  And I love the added color & dimension that they added to the card!

I would say that clean, simple & elegant kind of sums up this card don't you think!  I love the way it turned out!  What do you think?

stamp set:  'Hold on to Hope'
card stock:  Sweet Sugarplum, Basic Black, Whisper White
designer paper:  Petal Passion DSP
ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Tree Builder Punch, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Well- I hurt my back, so I made a trip to the chiropractor yesterday.  It might feel a little better....but not much.  It has been hurting bad all week & I have hardly slept.  I hope it is better soon.  I have another appointment again on Tuesday morning.  So yesterday I didn't end up doing too much.  I got caught up on some paper work & laundry.  

Last night we went to watch Drake wrestle at the Little Savage Wrestling Tournament.  Oh my gosh......he won all 3 of his matches & he got 1st place!  He was a very happy little boy!!   And we were all very proud of him!  I was amazed at how much he has improved this year! 

It was a short night for Deke & me, as we are up early this morning at 4:00 a.m., to push snow & put sand on the hog house driveway, so that the semi can get it.  We are selling hogs early this morning.....so have to mark, sort & load the hogs too!  The semi is to be here about 6:00 to load.  I pray that we get along good with everything this morning, as it is going to be really cold & slick out.  We sure didn't need the freezing sleet & additional snow we got last night. 

Then I will be stamping all day today I hope!!  I have tons to get ready for, for my upcoming January classes.  Tonight the 3 Wood kids (Brayden, Masen & Ainslee) are spending the night with us.  The boys have already picked out the games & things they want to do!  Hopefully we find a good movie to watch too.  I'm sure we'll have alot of fun!

I've gotta run......

I hope you have a SUPER Saturday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Christmas at our house!

Brayden, Masen, Ainslee, Drake, Brody & Trey

How blessed we are!!

Drake WINS!

Drake is beaming!!  He won all 3 matches tonight at his Little Savage Wrestling Meet!

LOVE his smile!  

 

Drake was the champion of his bracket tonight!! It took him 3 years of practice and experience, but he’s beaming with pride (& so are we)! Brody’s reaction was just as exciting as Drake’s, and Trey keeps saying, “Drake, I’m so proud of you!”

Your LAST OPPORTUNITY TO RESERVE YOUR STAMPARATUS!

Have you reserved your NEW Stamparatus yet?  Do it NOW!

As TOMORROW- 12/30/17 is the last day you can reserve your NEW Stampartus.  Otherwise you'll have to wait until the NEW Annual Catalog is released on 6/1/18!!!

Here is how you reserve your NEW Stamparatus?

• go to www.susiewood.stampinup.net 
• then click on the link that says SHOP NOW! 
• then click on the Stamparatus photo- when you scroll down a little bit- the photo of it is on your right.  
• Set up an account with their name, password, email, address- if you don't already have one set up!
• You will put in your credit card information.
• Then click SAVE to reserve your NEW Stamparatus! 

NOTE: You must enter a real email address- as when the Stamparatus is available- you will get an email from Stampin' Up! confirming that you want to purchase the Stamparatus & you will then be charged for it at that time. If you do not respond to the email to go ahead with the purchase- Stampin' Up! will NOT proceed with your order & you will not get the Stampartus!

RESERVATION ENDS tomorrow- 12/30/17!!

I HOPE this information helps!! 
Please CONTACT ME if you have any questions about this!
 

A Sale-a-bration Sneak Peek!

I've been a busy bee!!  Everyone spare minute I have found the past week I've been stamping- creating projects using NEW Sale-a-bration & Occasions Catalog products.  I am having so much fun & am lovin' all of the new things.  I feel kind of like a kid in a candy store!  

This is one of those cards that reminds me of my Grandma Cox.  The colors & the flowers, combined with the doily- just remind me of her!  I just love the simplicity of this elegant card.   

Sale-a-bration time is one of my favorite times of the year!!  Who doesn't like free things!!  I know I do!!  And this years Sale-a-braiton product choices are awesome!!!  

I've used a lot of NEW products on this card.......

This is a beautiful NEW Sale-a-bration stamp set called- 'Lots of Lavender'.  It is one of the Level 1 options that you can get for free with a $50 order beginning January 3rd, 2018!!  

The words- "Thank You" are from a NEW Occasions Catalog stamp set called- 'Southern Serenade'.  It too will be available on January 3rd, 2018 for you to purchase.

Check out theses other NEW products-

• 3/8" Metallic Edge Berry Burst Ribbon
• 1 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch  

How did I do it?

1. I stamped the bouquet image using my Black Memento Ink pad.
2. I stamped the flowers using my Berry Burst ink pad.
3. I colored the leaves & stems with my Light Old Olive Stampin' Blend.
4. I colored the bow on the stemmed flowers using my Berry Burst Stampin' Write Marker.
5. I colored the White Accent Dot using my Light Old Old Olive Stampin' Blend.
6. I added the Wink of Stella over the top of the Berry Burst flowers.....be careful to stay inside the lines- as the color will pick up a little & onto the top of your Wink of Stella.
7. I cut a Delicate White Doilie into 4th & put 1 of them under my layers.

stamp sets:  'Lots of Lavender' & 'Southern Serenade'
card stock:  Old Olive, Berry Burst, Whisper White
ink:  Black Memento & Berry Burst
Stampin' Blend:  Light Old Olive
Marker:  Berry Burst
other:  3/8" Metallic Edge Berry Burst Ribbon, 1 3/8" Scalloped Circle Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Perfect White Accent, Delicate White Doilie, Wink of Stella, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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What a busy day yesterday!!!  On the go all day.......  We had a fun time with Deke's family at their Christmas last night!

Today I'm home to catch up on things.  And then twins have a wrestling meet tonight that we'll be going to.

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs-
SUSIE

My December calendar page!

Oh my......this little deer is just so adorable!!!  He is from the 'Seasonal Chums' Bundle- stamp set & coordinating Seasonal Tags Framelits Dies.

I stamped the deer onto Crumb Cake card stock using the Archival Basic Black ink pad.  Using the Markers- I colored his hoofs with the Black, his bow & nose with the Real Red, the bell with the Crushed Curry & went over it using the Wink of Stella.  I used the White Chalk Marker on his antlers, tail & fawn dots on his back!

Check out the Quilt Top Embossing Folder on the background of the Real Red 4x4 base.

I have now shared all 12 months of my 2018 calendar pages!!  I hope you have enjoyed seeing them!!  Which one is your favorite one?  

stamp set:  'Seasonal Chums'
card stock: Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White, Crumb Cake
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Real Red
markers:  Black, Crushed Curry, Real Red
other:  Retired Oval Punch, Big Shot, Quilt Top Embossing Folder, Standard Platform, Seasonal Tags Framelits Dies, Magnetic Platform, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Wink of Stella, Quilted Christmas 1/4" Ribbon

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Yesterday I worked on farm bookwork all day/night long!  Today we have our annual pre-tax appointment.....and I'm almost all ready for it.

Tonight we have our Wood Family Christmas at Deke's parents with part of his family!   We will sure miss the ones that aren't going to be there with us!  

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

My November Calendar page

Here is my November calendar page!  This is probably one of my favorites out of them all!  I love the color combo.  And these words are some of my favorites too!

stamp sets:  'Painted Harvest', 'Colorful Seasons' & 'Painter's Palette'
card stock:  Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Tranquil Tide
ink:  Rich Razzleberry
other:  Retired Oval punch, Dimensionals, Fresh Fig 1/8" Sheer Ribbon, Glue Dots

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Deke is off early this morning to chore & head to his office at the courthouse.  

 

I am off to walk & will then be working on farm bookwork again all day today & tonight!!

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

My October calendar page!

Here is my October calendar page!!!  This years Holiday Catalog was full of awesome products & the Halloween Spooky Night Suite was one of my favorites!  You know I just love Halloween!  And I think this calendar page turned out super cute!

stamp set:  'Creep It Real' (BOO)
card stock:  Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
designer paper: Spooky Nights DSP
ink: Archival Basic Black. Pumpkin Pie
other:  Cat Punch, Black Rhinestones, Paper snips- to cut out hat from DSP, Retired punch I used on words, dimensionals, glue dots

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I hope you had a wonder Christmas!  I know we had a great Christmas!!  The kids were so much fun this year & so excited about every little detail of the happenings!  It was also great to see & spend time with so many of our family members!!  

We had lunch at my sisters home yesterday for my side of the family, then stopped late in the afternoon to visit Deke's parent (we will have his family Christmas later this week yet) & then we went to the Seeley's for supper & got to see some of the gifts that the boys god.  We came home & headed outside  to sell hogs.  It was a late night working on the farm.  The semi driver was late, as it was so cold that his truck wouldn't start.  I was beat & froze by the time we got in!!  

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  I'm up early to walk & then I'll be spending the next 2 days/nights at one of my other jobs!  I will be at the computer- working on farm things for our end of year tax appointment that we have on Thursday.  There is no school this week, so the kids will be home with their parents.  So guess it all worked out for me to switch 'job' hats for a few days.  

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!
Happy Stamping!
hugs-
SUSIE

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!  
Oh joy to you all on this very special day as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.  

Here is a pretty card!  It is simple & elegant!  You know how I love snowflakes, so I thought this card was fitting to share today, as we got a little dusting of snow yesterday to make Christmas day so pretty!! 

stamp set:  'Watercolor Christmas'
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Whisper White
designer paper:  Year of Cheer Specialty DSP
ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  Big Shot, Standard Platform, Winter Wonder Embossing Folder, Everyday Label Punch, Gold Sequins, Gold 1/8" Ribbon, 3/8" Gold Metallic Edge Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimesionals

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Yesterday was a great Christmas with our kids!!  I love hearing the excitement of things through a child's voice & seeing it through their eyes.  We had lunch, opened gifts & then went to church together.   We heard an awesome sermon, some beautiful singing & there was an adorable children's pageant too.  We then all went to Nathan & Sarah's for supper & visiting. 

This morning we are off to chore & then head to my sister Beckie's for Christmas on my side of the family!  Tonight we are going to Manda & Steve's for supper.  Then home to mark, sort & load hogs!  The semi is to be here at 8 pm to load.  So when we get in tonight I'm sure we'll be beat!

Wishing you all very special Christmas Day filled with lots of love & joy, as we celebrate this special day!!  

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Our Countdown to Christmas!

The boys & I made a Countdown to Christmas chain at the beginning of the month.  It was fun watching them glue the strips together.  And we worked on alternating colors of white, red & then green.  

We used the 'Wishes All Aglow' (Holiday Catalog- pg. 22) stamp set for the 'ho ho ho' lights,  The December words come from the stamp set- 'The Little Things' (Holiday Catalog- pg. 44).  Both of these stamp sets are retiring on January 2nd!  

I used the Classic Label punch for the slit to hold the rings. 

I added dimensionals to the back side of the holder & stuck it onto our wall!  

stamp sets:  'Wishes All Aglow' & 'The Little Things'
card stock:  Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White
ink:  Real Red, Archival Basic Black, Smoky Slate
other:  Paper Snips (to cut out the lights bulbs), Classic Label Punch, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Yesterday I spent my day working on stamping!  I've been having fun creating projects using some of my new Occasions & Sale-a-braiton products for my display basket, upcoming classes & swaps!  Then I spend my evening working on wrapping gifts & getting ready for our Christmas!  Our kids all come today at noon for our family Christmas.  We'll eat lunch, open gifts & then all go to church together at 4:30.  After church we'll come home to chore & then we are all going to Nathan & Sarah's for supper.  The boys are all big enough this year that it will be fun watching them open their gifts.  Listening to the laughs & joy this time of year is just heart warming! 

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!!

And I hope you are enjoying Christmas Eve with your family & friends.

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

My 'other' Septmeber Calendar page

So here is my other September page.

A few days ago I post my September Calendar page (You can see it HERE! ) & told you I had another one too to share.  

stamp set:  'Gourd Goodness'
card stock:  Pear Pizzaz,  Early Espresso, Whisper White
designer paper:  Painted Harvest
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Leaf Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Retired punch, Jute Twine, Dimesnionals, Glue Dots

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I have LOTS to get done today to get ready for Christmas!!  And we have a family visitation to go on Deke's side of the family. 

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

A Sale-a-bration Sneak Peek!

Check out this ADORABLE little panda bear!  He is one of the Sale-a-bration stamp set choices that starts on January 3rd, 2018!

When I was creating my calendar pages last month this is one that I was playing with.  I did not end up using this one for my classes, but it is super cute & I just had to share it here on my blog!!  

stamp set:  'Party Pandas' & 'This Little Piggy' words
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Basic Black, Island Indigo, Soft Sky, Lemon Lime Twist
ink:  Archival Basic Black
marker:  Basic Black
other:  Balloon Bouquet Punch, Dimensionals

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Yesterday was a busy day with Ainslee having her 6 month check up.  So I went to Walmart with the 3 little ones & got a grocery cart full of groceries too.  (You should have seen the looks I was getting from people.  One older man told me I had a very nice family & they were very well behaved.  That was so nice to hear!) We then came home to put groceries away & cook & get things ready for supper & visit we had from Santa.  It was very fun night!!!  

 Today I just have the 3 Seeley boys!  We have sugar cookies to bake & some thing to do here to get ready for Christmas yet!

Tonight I'll be stamping- working on projects using new Occasions & Sale-a-bration products.

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

SUSIE

Santa visited us tonight!

 

We had a fun night with Santa visiting us again this year!

Even Masen liked him!

Brayden, Ainslle, Trey, Santa, Masen, Drak

& Brody

How BLESSED we are!!

 

New Occasions Catalog Sneak Peek!

Here is a pretty card I made using a new stamp set called- 'Heart Happiness' from the upcoming Occasions Catalog.

I colored it all using the new Stampin' Blends!!  I LOVE them!  They color so easy!  No lines, easy to shade with & just amazing to use!

stamp sets:  'Heart Happiness' & 'Lovely Wishes' (words)
card stock:  Fresh Fig, Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White
ink:  Black Memento
Stampin Blends:  Dark Rich Razzleberry, Light Rich Razzleberry, Dark Old Olive, Light Old Olive, Light Daffodil Delight, Dark Daffodil Delight 
NOTE:  All of these come in a combo pack with the Light & Dark shades of these colors!
other:  Big Shot, Standard Platform, Layered Leaves Embossing Folder, Fresh Fig ribbon, dimensionals, Glue Dot, Clear Wink of Stella

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Yesterday we had a long trip up to McGregor & back home......it was about midnight when we walked in the door & Deke had to go out to chore yet too.  But we are all so glad we went.  It was great to see our Cox family there.  It was just sad we were together, as we were saying good-bye to Aunt Anita.  She suffered from cancer & we are now thankful she is no longer in pain.  But she will be greatly missed.  

Today I'll spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The 3 big boys will be here after school.  Then tonight everyone will be here for supper.  And Santa is stopping by later too for his annual visit!

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Christmas Quilt'

Here is another pretty card using the 'Christmas Quilt' stamp set, along with the coordinating framelits & designer paper.

stamp set:  'Christmas Quilt'

card stock:  Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White

designer paper:  Quilted Christmas

Stampin' Blends:  Light Cherry Cobbler- to color the Perfect White Accent)

ink:  Blushing Bride, Real Red, Memento Black

other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Quilt Builder Framelit Dies, Banner Triple Punch, Perfect White Accent, Dimensionals Glue Dots

NOTE:  This stamp set & coordinating framelits are on the RETIRING LIST from the Holiday Catalog.  They are available until January 2nd or while supplies last.

This is a great stamp set.  I am really bummed that it is on the Holiday Catalog retiring list.  Be sure you buy it before it is gone if it is a bundle that you really like!

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Yesterday was a busy day with kids.  Thankfully Drake was feeling better & got to go to school.  Praying that no one else gets it.  Masen & Ainslee were here late, as Nathan & Sarah had a supper to attend.  After they left we got our Christmas tree up & decorated.  And then I burnt the midnight oil working on catching up on piles of bookwork for the farm & stamping too.

This morning Deke is off early to chore & head to the office.  I'll spend my day with the 3 little ones.  This afternoon- Deke, me, my mom & 3 sisters are headed to McGregor to attend the visitation of my Aunt Anita Cox that passed away after her battle with cancer.  The weather up north isn't going to be good tomorrow & all of us couldn't get off work to go- so we are going to be there for tonight.  

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

September Calendar page

I used the Painted Harvest DSP for my September calendar page.

Along with the Leaf Punch & the words are from the 'Gourd Goodness' stamp set!  I punched the words out using the 1 1/2" Circle punch, along with a retired punch behind it.  

On this calendar I unraveled the Jute Twine (as it has 3 strands in it) & made a little bow.

For some of my classes I used a different colored base & different DSP from this Painted Harvest DSP stack......and I'll post that September calendar soon.  

stamp set:  'Gourd Goodness'
card stock:  Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Garden Green, Whisper White
designer paper:  Painted Harvest
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  Leaf Punch, 1 1/2" Circle Punch, Retired punch, Jute Twine, Dimesnionals, Glue Dots

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Drake was sick yesterday........so hoping he is better this morning & can go to school.  Last night when Deke got in, we ran to Ottumwa to do a little shopping for gifts for the kids.  This morning he is off early to chore & dig up some drains at the hog house.  I'm off to get the kids.  And tonight Masen & Ainslee will be here late, as Nathan & Sarah have a supper to go to.  I hope we get our Christmas tree put up.  We'll see. 

 

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-

SUSIE

'Star of Light'

Here is a pretty card using the 'Star of Light' stamp set & coordinating Starlight Thinlits Dies.

I embossed the swirl in the background using Silver Embossing Powder.

The star is cut out with the framelits using Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer & Silver Foil paper.

I added a Rhinestone to the center of it for some added glitz!

stamp set:  'Star of Light'

card stock:  Pool Party, Whisper White, Silver Foil, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer

ink:  Versamark, Archival Basic Black

other:  Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Starlight Framelits, Rhinestone, Silver Metallic Thread, Embossing Buddy, Silver Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Dimensionals

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I am off to pick up the boys & spend my day with the little ones.  Deke is off early to chore & head to the office for his weekly board meeting.  

 

Tonight when the kids are gone we are going Christmas shopping.  

 

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

SUSIE