Woo HOO! SU! is offering a Designer Paper Special. Buy 3 & get 1 FREE!!!

Here's the new special from SU! Buy 3 packs of DSP and get one FREE! 
(order 6, get 2 FREE, etc.) 

NOTE:  These items don't qualify for the offer-
Designer Series Paper Stacks
Specialty Designer Series Paper
Designer Series Paper ordered through hostess benefits

Orders may be placed on any type of order (demonstrator, workshop, customer, or online).
No limits. Order six? You'll get two for free. Nine? You'll get three for free.
Check out our Designer Series Papers in the annual catalog pages 151, 153, and 154.

FREE Paper Piercing Template & a 15% bundle discount from SU!

 

Choose for these two great bundles--one with the coordinating Framelits for the Big Shot, and one without--in your choice of either wood or clear!

Item	Description	Retail Value	Special Price
132260	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$55.85	$47.90
132261	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Set (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$44.85	$36.90
132262	Christmas Gift Pack (wood-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (wood-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$70.85	$62.90
132263	Christmas Gift Pack (clear-mount bundle) Includes Ornament Keepsakes Bundle (clear-mount), Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper, and Festive Paper-Piercing Pack	$63.85	$55.90

The sale price reflects not only the free Paper Piercing Template but also a 15% discount on the bundled items, so this is an even better deal than at first glance! 

Order any way that is convenient for you! Email me, call me, Facebook me, text me, or skip the middle man and go straight to www.susiewood.stampinup.net and have your order delivered to your doorstep!

If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me!

Sad that you already have this stamp set? Email me for a special offer that will have you smiling, too!

Another 'Special Reason' easel card!

Here is one of the cards that everyone joining me at my February monthly classes got to make this month!  It is a fun easel card!  

Check out the glittery big flower!  And check out the Blushing Bride sequins I added to the center of the flower too, to add sparkle to them!

I used the Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper in the annual catalog.

I chose the colors of this card, to coordinate with the Falling in Love Designer Paper. 

NOTE:  I used Blushing Bride card stock.  When I first designed this card I used the Blushing Bride ink pad & stamped the flowers onto the card stock.  The next morning the Blushing Bride stamped flowers had faded tons & you could hardly see them!  So I stamped over the top of them using the Sweet Sugarplum ink onto the Blushing Bride card stock & Iloved the look!

Flower card- (Available in a BUNDLE)
'Special Reason'- #142899 (w)= $28.00 or #142902 (c)= $20.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 42
card stock:  Blushing Bride S (24)- #131198= $8.00- pg. 171  4 1/4 x 5 1/2"; 3 1/2 x 1/2"; 2" strip
Sahara Sand N (24)- #121043= $8.00- pg. 170   2" strip;  3 3/4 x 3 3/4"
Very Vanilla N (40)- #101650= $9.00- pg. 170   9 1/4 x 4"; 3 3/4 x 3 3/4"; 2 1/2 x 2 1/2"; 1" strip
Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper (2- 12x12)= $5.00- pg. 175   2 1/2 x 2 1/2"
designer paper: Falling In Love= $11.00- Occasions Catalog- pg. 52   4 x 1"
ink:  Sweet Sugarplum IC- #141418= $6.50
other:  Stylish Stems Framelits Dies- Occasions Catalog- pg. 42= $31.00
Magnetic Platform- #130658= $40.00- pg. 190
Precision Base Plate- #139684= $25.00- pg. 190 
Big Shot- #143263= $110.00- pg. 190
Classic Label Punch- #131491= $18.00- pg. 186
Blushing Bride Sequins- #138400= $5.00- pg. 178
Very Vanilla Lace Trim- #141672= $7.00- pg. 179        4 1/2"
Tear & Tape Adhesive- #138995= $7.00- pg. 182

+++++++

The boys & I ran errands in the morning & played outside!  We came in to eat lunch & went back outside to play a little again before their naps!  When Masen went home last night I worked on entering orders & working on things in my pile of things to get caught up on.  The guys worked late in the shop.

This morning I'm off to go pick up the boys for the day!  Deke is off early to chore & then he'll be headed to Ottumwa for 2 meetings.  Tonight when the boys go home I'll go out to help Deke sort hogs in our outside lots. Deke then has a meeting later tonight in Sigourney for our Belva Deer Hotel committee.  And while he is there I'll work on unpacking stamp boxes from this months classes.  Hopefully I get alot done. 

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Some MORE sneak peeks!!!

This is a card that I made for a monthly swap that I am in.  I used alot of NEW Annual Catalog products here.  

Check out the NEW products that I used-

• The stamp set- 'Oh So Eclectic'.
• The punch- Pretty Label.
• The designer paper- "Color Theory" 6x6 Paper Stack.
• The card stock- NEW In Color- Berry Burst.
• The ink pad- NEW In Color- Berry Burst.
• The marker (for the stem)- NEW In Color- Lemon Lime Twist.
• The ribbon- NEW In Color- Berry Burst.

These are all NEW products in the NEW Annual Catalog that goes live to customers on June 1st!

stamp set:  'Oh So Eclectic'
card stock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Berry Burst- NEW
designer paper:  Color Theory 6x6 stack- NEW
ink:  Archival Basic Black, Berry Burst- NEW
markers: Black Journaling Pen  (to make the little dots) & Lemon Lime Twist- NEW
other:  Berry Burst Ribbon- NEW, Pretty Label Punch- NEW, White Perfect Accents, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, 1 1/4" Circle Punch

Isn't this new designer paper cool?  It looks like a paint sample swatch!!  I love it!

Are you as EXCITED about the NEW Annual Catalog as I am?

+++++++

We had a busy & long day yesterday!!  I was totally shocked & amazed at all of the thousands of people that came to walk in the JDFR in Des Moines yesterday morning.  It was a beautiful day!  We were getting hot & tired by the end of it though.  We stopped to eat lunch together on the way home in Pella.

Here is a picture of us at the end of our walk! 

Deke drove to Osky & left his car on our way to Des Moines, so he came right home to work on the farm & I got groceries & a few things.

I came home, put groceries away & planted a few of my flowers.  We then all headed to Bloomfield to race!  Nathan won his heat & got 5th place in the main- he started 9th & it was just one groove with no where to pass.  It was late when we got home. 

This morning I'm up early & will spend my morning in the kitchen cooking!  We are having lunch at Deke's moms & I'm doing the ham balls & grapenut muffins.  We'll eat with his family & then I plan to spend my afternoon/evening- planting flowers & stamping!!  The guys are going to Vinton racing.

I hope you have a VERY SPECIAL Sunday!

Happy Mother's Day to all of you mom's out there.

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

'Watercolor Words' is a great new set!

Here is a cute card that I did for a monthly swap that I'm in with a few demonstrator friends.  I was to use all New Catalog products- so that is what I did!  I loved the way it turned out!  Isn't it pretty!  I would call this a clean & simple card.

stamp set:  'Watercolor Words'
card stock:  Calypso Coral, Mint Macron, Very Vanilla
designer paper:   Pretty Petals Paper Stack
ink:  Mint Macaron & Calypso Coral
other:  Banner Triple Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Paper Snips, Basic Pearls, Dimensionals

There is no framelits or any punches that work with this flower stamp, so I fussy cut it with the Paper Snips.  The font in this stamp set is just super cute!  I see lots of ideas when I look at this new stamp set & can't wait to find time to play some more with it.

This new Designer Paper Stack (Pretty Petals) is really very pretty too.  I love the color combinations in it & the flowery prints.  

+++++++

Nathan won his heat last night & he also won the King of the Hill Race of Champs (which is awesome!).  He started 8th in main & got 4th in it.  Brayden came back home with us to spend the night & will be here with us all day today.

Tonight the guys are headed to Donnellson to a special race.  I'll be staying home trying to catch up on things here. 

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

SUSIE

A Christmas Tree

Good morning!  A quick post......trying to get my swaps for Founders finished.  They are all done except putting the (already tied) bows on about 60 of them!!  Then put them into clear envelopes. The other 60 are completely done.  YIPEE!

I think that this tree is so cute.  It is a framed item that was on our display table at a SU! event, so someone that works at SU! created it.  It is just so pretty!!  And it would be beautiful as a card too. 
 

'Chock-Full of Cheer'

'Cheerful Christmas' standard size wheel

(This has the words "merry" on it & they were punched out!)

cs:  Very Vanilla

Be Good Cheer Designer Paper

ink:  Gumball Green & Cherry Cobbler

supplies:  1/2" circle punch & Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons

other:  Frame purchased from store X

Notice all of the beautiful designer paper from the Be Good Cheer Designer Paper package that is laying under the frame.

I leave here by 3:00 in the morning for the airport to go to SU! Founders in St. George, Utah.

I don't quite have my swaps done, I haven't started packing, I need to do laundry & pay bills, etc....

LOTS to do before I head out.

I hope to get a couple of hours of sleep tonight too. Ha!ha!

But the twins will be here today & I will enjoy them & be a busy bee tonight when they go home.

I'll sure miss all of my little guys (& Deke) when I'm gone.

I'm very much a home body & as excited & honored I am about going to Utah I will also be home sick by Thursday!

I shared pictures yesterday of my mom's birthday party & today is her special day!

So- HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MOM!  I love you Mom!

Have a great day!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Curvy Celebration

Check out this 'Curvy Celebration' Suite of products!!!

SPECIAL Early Release products from the upcoming January-June 2021 Catalog. 

PLUS another Holiday Bundle & coordinating DSP.

These are available November 3, 2020 to January 4, 2021.

Celebrate with curvy stamps, dies, and more! Designed for a variety of special occasions, the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle includes everything you need to create one-of-a-kind crafts. Don’t let stress steal your spirit—get ahead and order this exclusive bundle for a festive and frenzy-free season!

#158396- Quite Curvy Variety Bundle-Includes the Quite Curvy Bundle, the Curvy Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set, and the Classic Christmas Designer Series Paper at a 10% discount= $70.50. Create versatile and innovative crafts with the Quite Curvy Variety Bundle!

• Quite Curvy Stamp Set
• Curvy Dies
• Curvy Christmas Stamp Set
• Classic Christmas 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper

#155969- Classic Christmas 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper- Exclusive Designer Series Paper; available only during the Curvy Celebrations promotion.  Add a festive touch to your seasonal projects with the Classic Christmas 6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Papers 48 sheets of double-sided patterned paper; 4 each of 12 designs6" x 6" (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Sahara Sand, Shaded Spruce= $11.50 #155364- Curvy Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set Exclusive stamp set; available only during the Curvy Celebrations promotion.  Create one-of-a-kind Christmas crafts with the Curvy Christmas Stamp Set! 13 photopolymer stamps; Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, f, h; Coordinates with the Curvy Dies; Perfect for Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day= $21.00 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NOTE:  These are available in the bundle only for now.  #156228- Quite Curvy Bundle- Includes the Quite Curvy Photopolymer Stamp Set and Curvy Dies; early-release bundle from JJ21 available during the Curvy Celebrations promotion. The Quite Curvy Bundle includes the Quite Curvy Stamp Set and the Curvy Dies= $41.25 OR individually they can be purchased starting in January 2021 Curvy Dies- Early release product from January-June 2021 Mini Catalog, not available as separate purchase now. Use the Curvy Dies to created dynamic, curvy borders and edges and add visual appeal to your papercrafting projects! 10 dies Largest die: 5-1/4" x 1-1/2" (13.3 x 3.8 cm) Use with the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine= $29.00 Quite Curvy Photopolymer Stamp Set- Early release product from January–June 2021 Mini Catalog; not available as separate purchase now.  Add curvy stamped accents to your crafts with the Quite Curvy Stamp Set!1 2 photopolymer stamps; Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, d, h, i; Coordinates with the Curvy Dies= $17.00

Sneak Peek!

Oh my gosh......here is a SUPER CUTE sneak peek!!

This is a suite in the Holiday Catalog called- 'Let it Snow' Suite!

Check out the snowman- yup- it is a punch!  WOO HOO!

Look at the pretty designer paper!  The snowflake image at the top is from the Let It Snow designer paper.  BUT the glittery snowman is also part of the Let It Snow designer paper that I used the Snowman Builder punch & punched it out!! 

And there is darling embellishment kit that has goes with this Let It Snow suite.  That is where the felt hat, felt mitten & felt scarf came from, PLUS there is MORE in this embellishment kit. 

What is under the snowman?  It is snow!  We have new puff paint & new Ice Glitter!  It looks nice in this picture, but wait until you see it in person! 

This card is a fun gift card holder (or money).....so check back again, as I'll be sharing a whole post on how to make this adorable card sometime soon. 

++++++++

Yesterday was a busy day with all 6 kids.  We played outside, read books, worked on school workbooks, played farm, etc.....  Then last night when everyone was gone I burnt the midnight oil creating & cutting cards.  As I am hosting my Iowa Inkers Team meeting today here at our home!  I am so excited to get to spend my day stamping with all that is able to join me.  They will all be making this card, plus several more I've created.  They are all bringing a project & a completed card- so we'll all have LOTS of ideas at the end of the day when we are done.  

I just eel like a kid in a candy store- as this Holiday Catalog is just awesome & there is sooo many cool things in it!  I know my wish list is super long!  I just might have to get another night time job so I can get everything that I want.

I've gotta run......I still have lots to get done before everyone walks in my door!

I hope you have a SPECIAL Saturday!!
Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Using the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlit

This is a sneak peek!!  Are you joining me this Saturday for my Spring Fling?  If so, you'll be making this card!  

Here is a pretty card that I used the Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits to make it!

The Melon Mambo & Powder Pink flowery designer paper- is from the Myths & Magic Specialty Designer Paper pack in the Occasions Catalog on page 37. 

And check out the inside!  Pretty cool huh!

I will share more details about this card sometime next week, along with the supply list.

stamp set:  'Special Celebrations'
card stock:   Melon Mambo, Powder Pink, Basic Black, Vellum
designer paper:  Myths & Magic Specialty DSP- RETIRING
ink:  Archival Basic Black- RETIRING
other:Big Shot, Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits, Powder Pink Ribbon- RETIRING, Mini Black Sequins, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Banner Triple Punch, Classic Label Punch

++++++++

I've been a busy bee getting ready for my upcoming Spring Fling.......so stay tuned for lots of cute projects that I'll be sharing in the next couple of weeks.  And if you are joining me on Saturday to stamp- you are going to go home with lots of cool projects!

This morning Deke is up early to chore & head to the courthouse for a meeting.  And I'm off to town to take the boys to school & then spend my day with the 3 little ones.  Tonight I'll make a quick trip to the races- just to see Nathan race & then back home to cut card stock!

Gotta run......it is another busy day with kids, races & then burning the midnight oil working on stamping stuff again!

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

'Lovely As A Tree'

This stamp set- 'Lovely As A Tree', is an oldie, but it sure it a goodie!  Year after year, when the new catalog comes out- the first thing I do is check to see if it still in the catalog for at least another year or not.

I love this stamp set!  It has endless possibilities.  It is an especially great stamp set for guys & sympathy cards.

I am usually not a simple stamper.  I love fun folds, lots of layers & lots of dimensionals.  But I think this card turned out cute!  This is one of the cards for my upcoming "All Occasions" stamp-a-stack classes.   I stamped this one to be a sympathy card, as I've been needing alot of them lately.

The designer paper banner along the edge is from the Coffee Break Designer Paper stack.

stamp set:  'Lovely As A Tree'& 'Thoughts & Prayers'
card stock:  Early Espresso, Sahara Sand, very Vanilla
designer paper:  Coffee Break DSP
ink:  Early Espresso
other:  2 1/4" Circle Punch, Triple Banner Punch, Linen Thread, dimensionals, Glue Dot

+++++++

Kids, pigs & stamping........it is crazy here!  And I've been burning the midnight oil again cutting card stock & getting ready for my  big class this weekend!

I'm off this morning to go to town to Manda's.  I'll take the twins to school.  I then have a few errands to run & head back home to spend my day with Trey.  The other 2 little ones (Masen & Ainslee) will be here this afternoon.  And the 3 big boys will ride the bus out to our home after school too.  The 3 Wood kids are staying all night with us tonight- so we'll be busy!

Gotta run....

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A sneak peek of a FALL tree using 'Holiday Home'.

Hello!
Here is a fun fall card.

This is an awesome new photopolymer stamp set that has TONS 

of different seasonal images in it.

It is called 'Holiday Home'.

It is on pg. 16 in the New Holiday Catalog.

Be sure to check it out!

You'll be seeing LOTS of other projects created with this 

cool new set in the coming months.

Check out the designer paper.

It is from the Motley Designer Paper on pg. 45 of the Holiday Catalog.

NOTE:  

I did take my Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker & make 3 little dots randomly 

all over the Dp to give it more color & dimension.

And I couldn't decide which direction I liked the card going.....

so here are 2 different cards using the exact same dimensions.

They have 2 totally different looks don't they!

Did you notice the cute "little pumpkin" sitting by the tree base?

I stamped & then hand cut it out.

I used a glue dot to attach it to the card.

'Holiday Home'

cs:  Mossy Meadow, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight & Whisper White

dp:  Motley Monsters Designer Paper

ink:  Black Memento pad

markers:  Mossy Meadow, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Early Espresso

supplies:  Big Shot, Circle Framelits, Star Burst Framelits, 2" Circle Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Mossy Meadow Ribbon, glue dots, dimensionals

+++++

I had a busy day with the boys.

I got Brody's hair cut & he was SO GOOD!

Then went to Osky last night to deposit a hog check & get some groceries.

Got home, made supper, got groceries put away & did farm bookwork.

I'm off to Manda's now.

HOPE to get Drake's hair cut sometime today.

Then we are home for a change tonight.

I have to get some much needed stamping things done.

Wishing you a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

A birthday cake!

Here is one of the cards I created for my June classes!  I used the Cherry On Top Designer Paper Stack again.....and am just lovin' the colors & the images in this package of new Designer Paper!

It is a Z fold style card & I thought it turned out super cute!  Isn't this new cake stamp set just adorable!

stamp set:  'Build A Birthday'
card stock:  Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Crushed Curry, Whisper White
designer paper:  Cherry On Top
ink:  Pool Party, Black Memento
other:  Bermuda Bay Thick Baker's Twine, Dimensionals, Glue Dot

+++++

Yesterday was a long day!!  It was late when we got home & Deke still had to chore & I still had card stock to cut!  

Jenny & Clint had a beautiful wedding!  Despite the sprinkles- it was a perfect day for an outside wedding.  The ceremony itself was a dry & so very nice out on the golf course.  We are so glad that we got to share in their special day with them.  Brody & Drake did great at the ring bearers!  They definitely got the thumbs up from G'ma & Papa!  And their dad even got an adorable photo of them giving thumbs up during the ceremony that is precious!  Trey was a trooper too!  We all hung out for the before wedding pictures, exchange of vows, reception & dance.  Manda was Jenny's personal attendant & Steve was the wedding photographer. 

I went to bed late & I was up bright & early this morning.....as I'm headed out the door here soon.  Today is my New Catalog Open House events in Hiawatha.  I'm having one this morning & one this afternoon.  We have a big group attending & I'm looking forward to seeing everyone & sharing my creations that they get to make using New Catalog products!!  Woo hoo!!

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

SUSIE

Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Paper with 'Amazing You'!

WOW- here is a great All Occasions card!!  I love it! 

This is actually a sneak peek at one of the cards I have created for my upcoming Annual All Occasions Card Class!  So for those you joining me for this upcoming class, you get to make this card. 

I LOVE this Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Paper!  Talk about GORGEOUS!

 I've shared it a few other time here on my blog & some of the images I've colored with the Stampin' Blends.  But on this card I just left it plan.  Check out how it shines!  The gold & silver embossing both show & shine here!

Don't you just love it!  I think that clean, simple & elegant are all combined together here!  What do you think?  

This card could be for a wedding, anniversary, birthday, etc.....

stamp set:  'Amazing You'- Level 1 Sale-a-bration choice
card stock:  Thick Whisper White, Smoky Slate, Whisper White
designer paper:  Springtime Foils Specialty DSP- Level 1 Sale-a-bration choice
ink:  Smoky Slate
other:  Everyday Label Punch, 3/8" Silver Edge Ribbon, dimensionals

++++++++

Yesterday was a busy day with the kids.  The twins were here for awhile after school too- so it was good to spend some time with them.  

I worked on stamping stuff last night!  I have lots of creating & cutting to get done for all of my classes I have this month.  So far I have good mojo.  I hope it continues to flow.

This morning I'm off to walk & then head to town to take the twins to school & spend my day with the 3 little ones.  The 3 big boys will ride the bus & be here after school.  I'll be stamping fool again tonight when everyone goes home.  

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs-

SUSIE

Oh Happy Day!!

Hello!
Wow!  I am sharing with you today a card that everyone at my Open Houses got to create.

It is such a bright & cheery card.

Check out the new stamp set, ink pads & designer paper that I used.

 'Happy Day'

cs:  Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding, Whisper White

dp: Quatrefancy Specialty Designer Paper

ink:  Strawberry Slush

supplies:  Large Pearls, Bird Builder Punch (for the leaves), 7/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, Paper Snips, dimensionals, 1/8" Mini Brads, Mat Pack, Paper-Piercing Tool

 NOTE:  
The bottom corner was curved using the 1 3/4" Circle punch & sliding it in the top side.

 Check out how it pops up!
Cute huh!

Yesterday was a busy day!
I didn't get all of my errands ran- but we did get to the bank & everything done there.
The races were cancelled last night due to the rain, so we went out for supper with a very special family friend (Jenny) for her belated birthday.
Manda, Steve & the twins also went with us.

Deke left early this morning for Des Moines for the World Pork Expo.
I'm home alone today......and I can tell you I can't remember when that has happened for a long time.
So I'm off to finish cleaning out my spare bedroom.
I have piles of retired items that I need to find time to have a garage sale & get rid of.
I also have a pile of items that I'll be taking to Good Will too.

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

'Crafting Forever'

Wishing all of the men in our lives a very special Father's Day today!!
 
It is a clean & simple card for you today!

This is a fun new stamp set.  It is called 'Crafting Forever'.  It is one that I got as a prize patrol when I went to the Stampin' Up! On Stage Event in April.  

I paper pieced these scissors so that my handle could be a different color than my blades.

Check out this bright designer paper print.  It is from the new dsp called- Pick A Print.

stamp set:  'Crafting Forever'
card stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Smoky Slate, Crushed Curry
designer paper:  Pick A Print
ink:  Archival Basic Black
other:  1 1/2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Paper Snips (to fussy cut out the scissors)

++++++

I spent my whole day stamping yesterday!!  I got some cute card made.....now to get them all cut, stamped & assembled in the next few nights.  

Nathan, Sarah & Masen stopped by yesterday morning for a bit to leave Deke's Father's Day Gift.  First thing Masen wanted when he walked in the door was a cookie.  He is Grandma's cookie monster & thankfully I made more cookies last night, as he ate the last 2 yesterday afternoon when he got up from his nap.  And then Aunt Kathy stopped by for a few minutes in the afternoon.

Our family went out for supper last night to celebrate Deke & Sarah's birthdays!  Deke & I stopped to get a few groceries & picked up a new grill (as ours is all rusted out & doesn't work well at all) on our way home.  By the time we got home & I got things put away I was beat & ready to call it a night. 

This morning I'm up early to spend my morning cooking.  We are having lunch at Nathan & Sarah's.  Nathan wanted potatoe salad, so I got the potatoes & eggs boiled last night & will finish making it this morning.  I'm also making cheesy potatoes & thawing out brauts to take too.  We'll all be going to the twins ball game this afternoon.  And then the guys are going racing tonight!  I'll be staying home to stamp all night! 
 

I hope you have a SUPER Father's Day, spending it with family & your loved ones!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

A heart framed sampler......

Good morning!!

Check out these cute hearts!  This is a sampler that I made to share at Cathy's Stampin' Party tonight.  I hope everyone likes it!!  I just LOVE this Designer Series Paper Stack. 

 The size of this is 8x8". I put it into a 8x8" frame.

OR 

Here I mounted it onto a 12x12" piece of card stock & it is ready to put in a 12x12 frame.  Check out the cute little bow at the top of it. 

SUPPLIES-

card stock:  Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red

Designer Paper:  Stacked with Love Designer Paper Stack

other:  Sweetheart Punch, Bow Builder Punch, Glue Dots & Dimensionals

+++++

WOW- we awoke yesterday morning to more snow.  That is not what we needed.  It is pretty out.  But so very cold too.  The boys & enjoyed our day inside.  They had fun coloring snowmen.  Nathan & Brayden were here last night & it was great to see them & spend some time together-as I hadn't seen them since last Monday night.  Brayden just amazes me, as he is so smart.  He sure acts like is Papa & Daddy when it comes to numbers.  I just can't believe that he is only in 1st grade & is such a good reader & knows his math so well. 

We have -10* below temps this morning.....man is it cold out.  I'm headed out to pick up the boys & spend our day together.....not sure what we'll do.  Maybe we'll try making some snowflakes.

Tonight I'll be sharing my love of my stamping with my friends at Cathy's Stampin' Party!  I can't wait.

I hope you have a very special Thursday!!
Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

A 'Be Mine' Valentine!

Here is another card that everyone made if they joined me for my January monthly classes last week.  Isn't it a cute card!  Did you notice the heart window in it?  And check out the black & white designer paper.  I also used the new Heart Embossing folder too under the ribbon- but it is kinda hard to see in the pictures. 

stamp set:  'Your Plus Me'

card stock:  Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White

dp:  Stacked with Love Designer Series Paper Stack

ink:  Black Memento

other:  Big Shot, Hearts Collection Framelits, Sweetheart Punch, Black Chevron Ribbon, What's Up Punch, Happy Hearts Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

 

NOTE:  This stamp set & Designer Paper stack can both be purchased separately BUT they do come together as a BUNDLE & you can save 15% when you purchase them together.

Built for Free Using: My Stampin Blog

+++++

Yesterday was a long day.  Poor little Trey was having a bad day, as he is cutting his other top tooth through.  I felt so bad for him.  So we just spent alot of time rocking & cuddling.  I hope he slept all night.  He is just such a happy little guy and it is hard to see him being so unhappy.  

Deke is gone all day again today for meetings.  I'm headed in to pick up the boys.  This afternoon the twins have dr's appointments for ear re-checks.  And Trey is suppose to get his 2nd flu shot.  So I'll meet Manda & Steve in town with the Seeley boys & pick up Brayden.  

Tonight I have another phone rehearsal with SU! for my Leadership presentation practice.  I spent about 6 hours last night writing & polishing up my script.  I hope that goes well.  WOW- we leave in less than 2 weeks for Leadership.  Oh my gosh.....and I have tons to get done between now & then.

I hope you have very special Thursday!!  

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

'Guy Greetings'

Have you noticed this great 'Guy Greetings' stamp set in the Occasions Catalog!  It has 22 images in it- which includes lots of words!  WOW!

This is a clean & simple guy card and I used the cool Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper Stack along with it.  This hounds tooth pattern is cool isn't it!

stamp set:  'Guy Greetings'
card stock:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
designer paper:  Adventure Bound Designer Paper Stack
ink:  Early Espresso

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

Christmastime is Here DSP!

Look at the gorgeous DSP!  I fussy cut it out with my Paper snips!  WOW......the colors, gold accents & detail that is in this is just amazing!
 
Stampin' Up! has a special suite this month (for November 2019) only!  You can purchase items in this suite all together or you can purchase any of them individually. 

CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE SUITE- 

available November 1, 2019- 

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Included with the Christmas Is Here product suite-

#152156	GOLD 1/4" (6.4 MM) SHIMMER RIBBON	$7.00
#152155	GOLD GLITTER ENAMEL DOTS	$8.00
#152154	CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER	$14.50
#152159	CHARMING ROSE BRACELET	$22.00
#152144	ROSES DIES	$30.00
#152431	CHRISTMAS ROSE STAMP SET	$38.00
#153944	CHRISTMAS ROSE BUNDLE	$61.00
#153947	CHRISTMASTIME IS HERE SUITE BUNDLE	$112.50

For the words- I stamped them & used the Classic Label punch- to only get part of the words that were actually all on the stamp!!  I thought that worked out great!!!  I always like it when I can use a punch. 

stamp set:  'Christmas Rose'
card stock:

• Cherry Cobbler- 4 1/4 x 11"- score at 5 1/2"& fold in half for card base
• Whisper White- 4 x 5 1/4"-for outside of card; 4 x 5 1/4"-for inside of card; 1" strip- stamp words onto & punch out with Classic Label punch
• Gold Foil- 4 x 1"

designer paper:  Christmastime is Here DSP- rose image- fussy cut out with your Paper Snips
ink:  Cherry Cobbler
other:  Gold Glitter Enamel Dots, Dimensionals, Classic Label Punch, Paper Snips

Other than words in this stamp set, the rest of it could be used for all occasions!  I think that it would be a beautiful birthday, wedding, anniversary or sympathy card!  So the possibilities with this are endless & certainly not limited.

++++++++

Oh my- I had a jam packed weekend full of LOTS of stamping!!  It was all just wonderful!!!  I had a great time sharing, visiting & stamping with the many of you that joined me for my Christmas Stamp-a-Stack classes this past week/weekend!  It was great to see you all!  My heart is full that I get to share my love of stamping with you!!

Bless Ruth for being my right hand person & for all she does to help me set up & for our classes in Hiawatha!  I know I could never do it with out her!  And Monica & Cindy were both AWESOME hostesses!  They brought great treats & were so much help to me in getting things done.  They helped to make both classes yesterday go so smoothly!!!   It was just a great day!!

Last night I got the car unloaded when I got home, we ate supper, I placed orders & finally called it a night!  

This morning we woke up to snow!  UGHH!!!!!  I am not ready for winter!  This is the 3rd time we've had snow on the ground already this fall!  

School is delayed 2 hours.  We were suppose to be going to the Veterans Day ceremony at school, but it got rescheduled until tomorrow.  So I'll be spending my day with the Masen & Ainslee!  And then tonight I'll be working on stamping stuff!!!

Thinking of & being so thankful for the veterans today as we celebrate Veterans Day!  

Gotta run.....I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs-
SUSIE

Happy Father's Day!!

Happy Father's Day to all of the special men in our lives.  Today is a happy day for we'll be spending it with family, but it is also a sad day- as my dad passed away on Father's Day.  So today is a bitter sweet day forsure.

What do you think this quick card I made up last night for Deke for Father's Day!  I just love this new Tip Top Taupe In Color.  The new Go Wild Designer Paper Stack is perfect to coordinate with it too.

This stamp set- 'Friendly Wishes' has definitely became my go to stamp set when I need a card lately.  There are just endless possibilities with it, that is forsure.

I made this card into a quick & fun 'z' fold!  

stamp set:  'Friendly Wishes'
card stock:  Basic Black & Tip Top Taupe
designer paper:  Go Wild Paper Stack
ink:  Black Memento
other:  Banner Triple Punch, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack (little star), dimensionals, glue dots

+++++

We had a super busy day- but a great one yesterday!  We enjoyed our day with Nathan, Sarah, Brayden & her parents.  We all at lunch together at Red Lobster & then went to the 3D Ultra Sound to see Masen.  He is adorable & a big boy!  We are all patiently awaiting his arrival in August.

We made a few stops up & back.....as we picked up a bench for Manda at Homemakers that she had ordered; we made a quick stop at Target to pick up some things for Masen's baby shower that is next Sunday; and then I stayed in Osky on the way home & Deke road home with Nathan, Sarah & Brayden.  I got the rest of things I needed at Walmart for Masen's baby shower & things for Trey's birthday party that is tonight.  Then I came home & spent the night cooking up a storm.  I made 2 Oreo desserts (for Deke & Sarah's birthdays), potatoe salad, macaroni salad, layered lettuce salad & cut up a big watermelon.  There were lots of dishes to do with boiling potaotes, boiling eggs, cooking macaroni, etc.  We also sliced pork loins & have them marinating & will cook them on the grill tonight for everyone.  

This morning I'm headed to Manda's to help them get ready for the party & a house full of people.  Hopefully the weather cooperates & all spend the evening in their back yard on the patio.  We'll be celebrating Trey's 1st Birthday & Father's Day for all of the special guys in our lives too!

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