Some more 'Perfectly Preserved'

HI!
Here is a peek at one of my August workshops cards.  This set- 'Perfectly Preserved' is one of my favorites!  It just has endless possibilities.  And I love the coordinating framelits that go with this set too!  I stamped the jar image onto a clear window sheet using a black stazon ink pad & the cut it out with the jar framelit!  These flowers are so cute too.  You can either stamp them directly onto the card stock or stamp them & punch them out with the 1" circle punch like it did here.  I also added the Dazzling Detail glitter to them to add some sparkle.

 Brayden spent the day/night with us!!  He missed grandma while he was gone to New York & I missed him too!  We had a busy/fun day!!!  He was especially happy to get to spend most of the day with the twins too.  They just love each other. 

Brayden & I helped Manda & took the twins to their 1 yr dr. appointment early.  (They don't turn 1 until August 29th).  We wanted to get it done before Manda went back to school, so that she didn't have to miss a half day of work.  They got raving reviews!!  Dr. Mary said that they are ahead of schedule in all they do.  They are doing things that a 15 month old does.  This was wonderful news to us & we are thrilled that they are doing so well.  Especially Brody!  With his head surgery & all- he is 100% perfect & no signs of any problems.  All of our prayers & working with him has been paying off!! 

Late yesterday afternoon we also went to Sigourney's National Night out on the square.  There were several booths, games & activities for our community.  Brayden's favorite thing was catching the huge goldfish that Misc. on Main had at their booth!! 

When we got home we were off to sell a load of hogs with the help of Steve & Josh!!  The hogs were from our big lot outside & we needed the extra help to hold gates, etc.  Brayden stood on the gate & watched us.  He is such a farm boy!!!  When we got done loading hogs Brayden had to walk through all of the buildings so that he could see all of the pigs!  Papa got 1200 new baby piggies in the week I was at convention & Brayden hadn't seen them yet. 

Ok.....need to get Brayden's pancakes made for him.  His mom will be here in a couple of hours to get him.  Deke will be gone all day to meetings out of town.....so I'm hope to get alot done & ready for my Stampin' Night that is here tomorrow night!!

We were blessed with some much needed rain last night/early this morning!  So nice to hear the sounds of rain hitting the skylight in the kitchen.  

Have a great day!!
Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

A cool BLACK CAT!

HI!

Here is a cool black cat that I made when we got together one night at convention & did shoe box swaps.  My demonstrator friend- Marguerite designed this card.  I just love it!!  Do you notice the embossing folder on the striped designer paper?  How about the new striped ribbon?

'Frightening Feline'

cs:  Basic Black, Very Vanilla

Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Series Paper

ink:  Black Stazon

supplies:  1/2" Striped Satin ribbon, Basic Rhinestones, Big Shot, Lacy Brocade embossing folder, Labels Collection Framelits, dimensionals, glue dot

Yesterday was a very busy day!  I had the twins.  Grandma Betsy (Deke's mom) came to visit us for a couple of hours in the afternoon. Last night I did hair cuts on all of the guys- Brody, Drake, Steve, Nathan & Deke.  The kids all ate supper with us.  We had our family favorite when we get together- breaded tenderloins, cheesy potatoes, corn, watermelon & cucumber salad! Yummy!!  

I am off this morning to go with Manda to take the twins to their 1 year dr appointment.  They actually don't turn 1 until the 29th of August, but Manda will be back in school then & didn't want to have to miss a day of work.  So we are doing their appointments now & then we can take them back out right after their birthday, after school one day, for them to get their shots.  

Brayden has been on a vacation with his mom in New York.  He got home late last night.  He will be here soon to spend the day with us.  Looking forward to seeing him!  Grandma missed her little man.

Tonight we sell hogs.  Just our luck that it would have to be the hottest day of the week!!  :(

Have a great day!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

'Perfectly Preserved'- I am so LOVIN' this stamp set!

Happy Monday!!
Teri had a great party yesterday!  She had tons of yummy foods.  I even got to sit & stamp & visit with everyone.  It was a fun time enjoyed by all!!

I am so LOVIN' this stamp set!!  I can just think of so many ideas to use with it! It is just so versatile.  I did a card yesterday with it at my party & will be sharing that with you later this week!


'Perfectly Preserved' & 'Itty Bitty Banners'
cs:  Early Espresso, Naturals White, Raspberry Ripple, Island Indigo
Orchard Harvest Designer Paper
ink:  Raspberry Ripple, Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso
supplies:  Big Shot, Cannery Set framelits, Window Frames Collection framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Early Espresso Baker's Twine, dimensionals, glue dot, 1/4" stitched Early Espresso grosgrain ribbon  

I went straight from my stamp party yesterday to Vinton to the races to be with the guys.  Nathan looked good- had some bad luck & didn't do very good.  :(  But enjoyed being with them & glad I went.  Deke rode home with me, so enjoyed getting to visit with him.  It was a crazy week last week & we both caught ourselves coming & going & hadn't had much time to chat. 

Today I have the twins.  Then tonight I have 5 hair cuts to do!  Brody, Drake, Steve, Nathan & Deke.

Deke has Board meeting this morning.......so need to get his clothes ironed & him out the door.   We all have another crazy busy week this week......hope we survive it!

Have a great week!!
Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

'Pleasant Poppies'

HI!

Yesterday I enjoyed my day stamping with Linda & her friends!

Thank you for asking me to share my love of stamping with all of you!!

I am excited to have more parties for you ladies in the next couple of months.

Today I'm off to have a workshop with my Iowa City gals.

We have a big group coming & a couple new ladies will be joining their friends to 

stamp with us today.

I've got some cute cards to share!!

I can't wait to see everyone.

Here is a peek at a card everyone coming to my August workshops will be doing!

(Yes- this is one of the cards everyone will be making today too!) 
I don't want to show the whole card yet & spoil all of the fun for everyone- 
but isn't what you can see cute!!

I used the set- 'Pleasant Poppies'.

I colored them using the watercolor crayons & blender pens.

Well- I had the twins last night so didn't get everything done for today's workshop.
But we had fun together!  They are so sweet!

I am off to my stamp studio now to finish cutting card stock.

And then finish my supply list, pack up, load the car & be on my way.

We were blessed with some much needed rain yesterday!!

It was so good to hear, see & smell the rain.....

hopefully we will be blessed with some more, 

but we will take whatever we get & not complain.

I hope you all have a blessed Sunday.

Be sure to check back again tomorrow.

Happy Stamping!

ENJOY!

SUSIE

'Perfectly Preserved'

HI!

Wow- I got my cards created for my August workshops yesterday.  They all turned out SO CUTE!!  I can't wait for you to come stamp with me & make them.  


This stamp set- 'Perfectly Preserved' reminds me of my grandmas.  They all canned.  This set is so darn versatile.  I just love it!!! 

'Perfectly Preserved' & 'Itty Bitty Banners'
cs:  Early Espresso, More Mustard, Lucky Limeade
Orchard Harvest Designer Paper
ink:  Early Espresso, Lucky Limeade, More Mustard, Cajun Craze
supplies:  Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dots folder, Window Framelits, Cannery Set Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, White Twins, dimensionals

My card today was inspired by a demonstrator friend Renee Watson.  We are in a monthly swap together & I just love her style!!  I'm always thrilled to get her creations.  This card is similar to hers with a few things added.  I love these fall colors together!!  And the new framelits that go with this stamp set are so COOL!!!  You don't have to cut anything out by hand.  Yipee!!

I am off to Linda's workshop in a couple of hours.  We are doing a luncheon with her stamp party today.  She has several ladies joining us & I have only met a couple of them before, so looking forward to sharing my love of stamping with all of them!!  I am excited about the 4 cute cards they will be making!  This new Holiday Catalog is just amazing!!!  It has so many cool new things in it to create with.  My head just spins with ideas every time I look at it. 

I sill have one more card project to cut, then pack & load up.  I also have to shower, feed my animals & water all of my outside plants.  So gotta run.

I have the twins tonight- so will be a busy & tired grandma when I hit the hay tonight!!  I still have lots of stuff yet to get ready for my stamp party I have tomorrow too! 


Have a great day!!
Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Happy Friday!

Good morning!
Today I'm posting a picture of a card that I took when I was in Riverton, Utah at our Stampin' UP! distribution center.  Thus I cannot share with you whom the creator of this cute card is.  It uses alot of new products.  Think it is very striking!


'Pleasant Poppies', 'Papillon Potpourri' & 'Curly Cute'
cs:  Gumball Green, Whisper White
First Edition Designer Paper
ink:  Basic Black
markers:  Tangerine Tango, Gumball Green, Daffodil Delight
supplies:  dimensionals & Elegant Butterfly punch


I am planning to create a card for my workshops this weekend using this 'Pleasant Poppies' stamp set!  It has so many possibilities since it is so versatile.


Yesterday I enjoyed the boys......Brody is taking more & more steps each day.  He will be off & running soon.  He is also learning some new words- like "No No"!  They are eating some new foods- like watermelon (Drake loves it). 


Last night we attended our annual Farm Bureau supper & meeting.  It was very nice.  My sister Beckie is running for Keokuk County Auditor, so she & Dan joined Deke & I & was introduced there.  We saw some friends we don't see often & got to visit a bit......just a very nice evening out.


I'm off to hide in my stamp studio all day.  Pray I have good Mojo!!  Lord knows I have tons of stamping to do!!  I have a workshop tomorrow at Linda's house & one on Sunday for my Iowa City group & I have nothing stamped- just all of my ideas in my head & on paper!  But promise I will have some cute cards to share & can't wait to do so!!


The guys will race tonight in Columbus Junction.  Hope that Nathan has good luck!  Wish I could go, but not going to be possible tonight.  I'll still be hiding in my stamp studio creating. 


Tomorrow after my workshop I have the twins.......so I have to be organized today & make the most of my time.

My little cookie monsters!

We love oatmeal/chocolate chip cookies at our house.  I have made them for years!!  Not too many times can you be at our house & there aren't some in a tupperware container on the counter.  On Wednesday afternoon while the boys were napping I made some to send with the guys to the races.  So the twins got to eat them when they got up from the nap when they were warm!! 

As you can tell by the picture.....I have created new little cookies monsters!!  

We already have one big cookie monster around here- Brayden....and now more.  

Years ago when I did daycare my kids would wake up to warm cookies almost every day.

Many of them still comment about eating cookies at our house.

The twins sure loved them! 

Here Brody is helping Drake eat his cookie too.

When Brody was finished there wasn't a crumb left on his tray!

The boys are so sweet!!  Such a joy!!  We are so blessed!

They turned 11 months old this week.

Where does time go?

Happy Friday!!

Have a great weekend!!

Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

Sweet Baby "PINKS"

HI!

'Baby Boutique' & 'Itty Bitty Banners'
cs:  Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
ink:  Pink Pirouette
supplies:  Big Shot, Bitty Banners Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots folder, Scallop Circle Bigz, 3 1/2" circle die, 1 3/4" circle punch, 2 3/8" scallop circle punch, basic pearls, dimensionals, glue dots, 3/8" Pink Pirouette taffeta ribbon

Sorry I'm a little late in posting this morning.  We didn't get home until late from the races last night & so I had tons of emails this morning to catch up on & then had to make my card.  

I am really behind in finding time to get personal cards made that I need to get sent out.  I have a mile long list.  (Heck- I don't even have July BD cards done yet & it is August already!)  I had a dear customer that had a baby girl while I was at convention & I need to get something sent to her, so decided this morning to play a bit with creating a baby card.  Do you like the bib?

Nathan had a really good night of racing last night.  One more lap & he would have won- but came in a close 2nd.  Think that after restubbing the whole rear end of the car a couple of weeks ago has made a world of a difference.  The car was really good earlier in the season & then he was in that terrible wreck on Memorial Day & the car was bent so bad it just couldn't be set up.  It has been a frustrating season- but glad things are finally looking up again.  :)  It was a nice night at the races with April, Manda, the twins, Brayden, his papa Mark. 


I enjoyed my day with the boys yesterday.  I have created little cookie monsters!  And Brody can repeat back to you "No, No"!  Grandma must say it more than mom does!  I will post pictures of them tomorrow.  


Ok.....gotta run.......the boys will be here any minute!


Be sure to check back tomorrow for another card idea!
Have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

 

More 'Toxic Treats'

YIPEE!!  Today is the first day you can order from the NEW Holiday Catalog.  If you don't have a copy of it & need one, please contact me.  I will have plenty at my upcoming workshops so you can take one home from there too if you'll be stamping with me sometime soon!
This is a cute card that my demonstrator friend Nicole Slaubaugh made for my downline meeting swap last Saturday.  

'Toxic Treat'
cs:  Basic Black, Basic Gray & Tangerine Tango
Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Paper
Silver 12x12 Glimmer paper
ink:  Basic Black
supplies:  Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits, 1/2" striped satin ribbon, dimensionals


Manda starts back to school today to get schedules done, new curriculum to do, class room to get together, etc......so the boys will be here soon!  Nathan races tonight so our whole family will be going to Osky tonight to cheer him on!  Busy day- no stamping!!!  Yesterday I got alot done, but no stamping for my upcoming workshops yet.  There just isn't enough hours in the day huh!


Have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

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Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year!
CHECK OUT THE AWESOME PRINTERS TRAY & ACCESSORIES BELOW!!
It is adorable!

All of this can be yours for FREE as a gift from SU! when you sign up
& join my team as a SU! demonstrator during August only!

Starter kits can be customized for whatever products you have on your wish list.

You get over $125 worth of products for only $99 plus tax.

If you're planning on placing an order of $99 or more - you can order the starter kit and get $125 in product of your choice for just $99!!!!

AND you'll get this kit and all the benefits of a Stampin' Up! demonstrator: 

• The ability to earn extra income or just get the 20% instant income discount for yourself!
• Access to our creative website for demonstrators only.
• Full color magazine -" Stampin' Success" - every month
• Invitations to my Iowa Inker's TEAM meetings
• The ability to earn exotic trips
• The ability to attend Stampin' Up! Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah  
• The ability to attend Regional seminar events in your area
• And LOTS MORE!!

Business supplies included in the starter kit:

 

You can sign up right on line from my SU! website.
www.susiewood.stampinup.net
click on the bar in the top right corner that says JOIN NOW!
Call me if you have any questions.
(641) 660-2537
I'd love to SHARE my LOVE of stamping with you in a different way as
a member of my downline team!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE

 

'Toxic Treats'

HI!

Here is a card I whipped up this morning.....fall is on my mind.  And I especially love Halloween!


This is a sneak peek of a new set in the Holiday Catalog.  You can start ordering from the Holiday Mini tomorrow!!!  YIPEE!!!  I love this mini.  It has SO MANY COOL THINGS IN IT!  I want it all!!


'Toxic Treats' & Border Banter'
cs:  Basic Black, Basic Gray & Tangerine Tango
ink:  Basic Black
supplies:  Big Shot, Oval Accents Bigz Clear die, Spider Web embossing folder, Labels Collection framelits, Modern Label punch, 1/2" striped satin ribbon, dimensionals, glue dot


I am off now to hide in my Stamp Studio for the day!!  But I have to clean some first as I still have things all over my tables from creating for my downline meeting last Saturday.  This is the only day/night I'll be home this whole week to get things done.  I have LOTS of stamping to do since I have 2 workshops this weekend!  I sure hope I have some great mojo & my creative juices just flow! 


Have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

More 'Reason to Smile'!!

HI!  Happy Monday!!

Don't we all need a 'Reason to Smile'!  This stamp set is one good reason to smile!

I LOVE fall!!  It is my favorite time of the year.  And it is just around the corner......so you'll be seeing lots of things coming up with fall in mind!

This set is a SU! exclusive & is only available with during the month of August!  It cost $5.00 with a $50.00 order!

If you want this set- be sure to shoot me an email or order on line before tomorrow night (07/31).  I will be placing a last minute order tomorrow if anyone needs me to add it to an order for them.  After tomorrow this set will be gone forever!

'Reason to Smile' & 'Loving Thoughts'

cs:  More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory

Naturals Designer Series Paper

ink:  More Mustard, Chocolate Chip

marker:  More Mustard, Chocolate Chip

supplies:  1 3/4" circle punch, 2 3/8" scallop circle punch, 2 1/2" circle punch, dimensionals, color spritzer tool 

Deke is in the office this morning.  I wish I could say I was going to be home stamping all day- but not so.....I have farm business to take care of today.  I have to run to Washington for that & will deliver a few stamp orders on my way home. Then tonight April is having a Thirty One party that I will be going to.  

I have 4 workshops coming up in the next 2 weeks that I need to find time to plan.  I have so many ideas from convention......now to play & figure out what I'm going to do!!  

Have a great week!!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Fabric flowers......WOW!

HI!

At convention they had working stations that SU! employees did showing us new products.  The Holiday Mini has new Jumbo Sticky Rounds.  AND they work fabulous for sticking material to for make flowers like this one.

This is a close up of a flower I did on my card for my shoe box swap for my downline meeting yesterday.  I used the Summer Smooches Fabric.

'Itty Bitty Banners'

cs:  Real Red, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise

Summer Smooches Designer Paper

ink:  Real Red

supplies:  Big Shot, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Scallop Edge Border punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (small circle), Brights Designer buttons, Basic Pearls (colored with a red sharpie marker), White Baker's Twine, Essentials Paper- Piercing Pack, Paper-Piercing tool, 3/8" Ruffled Lucky Limeade ribbon, glue dots, dimensionals

We had a great downline meeting yesterday!

A big group, lots of ideas & a fun day!

Glad everyone could join me!
It was fun sharing with each other!

Deke & I had all 3 grandsons last night.
(The twins went home about 10 & Brayden spent the night.)

It was a fun night enjoying all of our boys & playing!

They love each other & are so fun to watch them play together.

We did lots of rolling on the floor, chasing each other & laughing!
How lucky we are that they live close by & we get to see them often. 

Made Brayden his pancakes & bacon for breakfast & enjoy him a bit this morning!

Then hope to spend the afternoon in my stamp room getting things put away from yesterdays meeting & gearing up for all of my workshops I have next week.

We were blessed with a little rain yesterday.

Hope more is on the way!

We will take all we can get since it has been so hot & dry here.

Have a great day!

Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

OH- Black cats.........love them!! Especially this one!

HI!

I am a huge cat lover!  

(I'm just an animal lover or any kind.)

AND black cats are among my favorites!  

THEN mix Halloween with them (which is one of my favorite holidays) 

& the potion is AMAZING!! 

Check out my black cat.

He is so cute!!

 Don't you just love his orange glowing eyes?

They are our rhinestones & I colored them with a permanent (sharpie) magic marker!

AND here is my whole card!
It is a window sheet card.
All new products that will soon be available in the NEW Holiday Mini beginning 08/01.
'Frightening Feline', 'Seasonal Saying' & 'Tiny Tags'
cs:  Basic Black, Very Vanilla, window sheet
Howlstooth & Scaringbone Designer Paper
ink:  Black Stazon
supplies: rhinestones, 1/8" black taffeta ribbon, 1" square punch (to make the points on the end of the banner), Little Labels Punch Pack, Basic Black & Tangerine Tango 1/2" scallop dots ribbon, dimensionals, glue dots
other:  Permanent Orange Sharpie marker

What an EXCITING day I have ahead of me!!!

I'm having my downline meeting today & have invited several adoptees to join me!
AND I have a new recruit joining us today too!!
She is becoming a  Stampin' UP! demonstrator & will be
on my Iowa Inkers downline team!!  WAHOO!

I'll be sharing things at today's meeting about convention.

PLUS we'll be doing LOTS OF STAMPING!
Everyone will be going home with TONS of new ideas!!

This Halloween card is one of the shoe box swaps that I am providing for everyone to make.

OK- I'm off now to water my outside flowers, shower, load my car & head out the door!!

Then Brayden is spending the nigh with G'ma & G'pa tonight!
I can't wait......I haven't seen him for almost 2 weeks since I was gone last week
& he has been gone this week.
Sure miss my little man!  Know he misses me too.
I'm excited to get to see him!

Have a great day!
Happy Stamping!
ENJOY!
SUSIE

Convention display boards....

Here are some of the display boards at convention!  

They are full of wonderful stamping ideas!

What a FUN week full of lots of great times spent with friends!
AND LOTS OF WONDERFUL IDEAS TO SHARE WITH ALL OF YOU!!
ENJOY!!
Happy Stamping!
SUSIE