Ho! Ho! Ho! A cute Santa (gift) card!

Good morning!

This is what you call a quickie card that I whipped up last night.

I only wasted 1 1/2 sheets of Real Red card stock trying to figure out where to 

score to get it to look like I was thinking it should.

I used the envelope punch board & modified this card from the one that 

I made for Manda on her birthday.

Click here to see her card! 

Isn't it cute & simple!

And just perfect for a gift card or cash that you are giving to those

 special people on your Christmas list.

 4 1/4 x 11" Real Red CS- score at 2 1/4" & 7 3/4"

On the top half of card, using the Envelope Punch Board- make a notch on each 
end at 1 1/2".

Basic Black CS Belly Band- 1 x 9 1/4"- score at 2 1/2" on each end, 
wrap around the card & attach it- having it line up with the pocket
you've created for the gift card/money.

Belt Buckle- Chalk Talk framelit with Silver Glitter Paper

1" Basic Black Square

3- 3/4" Basic Black Circle Punches (for buttons)

 The little notches I made with the Envelope Punch Board are what gets tucked in under the Belt Buckle (which is attached to the black belt with dimensionals so that it is 'free').

I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!!!

Happy Stamping!

Hugs!
SUSIE

 

WOO HOO!!
Check out all of these discounted products!
A few times a year Stampin' Up! loads up their Clearance rack, and it's that time of the year!!!
Up to 80% off on awesome product from some of our past catalogs!!

It's WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, so get on and early as soon as you can!!
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Be sure my name- Susie Wood is on there as your demonstrator so I see your order come through.
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Click SHOP in the upper right hand corner.
OR 
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In the Shopping Cart, use this Hostess Code:

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Weekly Deals Dec 10-16

A sneak peek at some New Occasion Catalog Valentines stamps!

Good morning!
Here is my February calendar page.

Isn't is cute!

Love 2 new Valentines sets that I used here.

They will be available to purchase beginning January 4, 2014!

 'Love You to the Moon' & 'Language of Love'

cs:  Primrose Petals, Pink Pirouette & Whisper White

ink:  Primrose Petals

supplies:  Small Heart punch, sponge

The AEA is coming to our house this morning to do the twins hearing test.

I hope that goes well!

I don't mind the snow.

I hate the ice.

I hate the terrible cold temps......as it is so hard on all living beings- including our animals.

I am ready for alittle warmer temps.

Especially since I'm a farmer tonight- as we sell hogs....

so praying that goes ok.

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

My January calendar page.......

Good morning!

We have several inches of snow on the ground right now.

WOW- what a snowy day we had yesterday!

It literally snowed all day.

I had a class & almost everyone made it.

I hated that any of us had to venture out on the roads....going wasn't too bad- but coming home it was really slick & slow going.

But Andrea had a great party regardless of Mother Nature!!  

We had lots of fun with wonderful company, snacks & of course lots of stamping!

Many ladies made multiple calendars to give away as Christmas gifts!

This is the January page that everyone made for our calendars!

Isn't Frosty just adorable!

He is one of my favorite stamped images ever.

I never dreamed that the Big Frosty we use to have would be resized 

& works perfect with our punches now! 

I just love it!

 'Best of Snow' & 'Best New Year'

cs:  Midnight Muse, Cherry Cobbler & Whisper White

ink:  Midnight Muse

markers:  Wild Wasabi, Cherry Cobbler, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie

supplies:  Paper Snips, 1 3/4" Scallop Circle punch, dimensionals, 2 way Glue Pen, Dimensionals

 NOTE:

The snowflake used on the page as the background is also part of the 'Best of Snow' stamp set, which is the November 25th Year Anniversary set.

I literally stamped all weekend!
Now I'll be getting ready to gear up for all of my classes this week/weekend.

I can't wait to have everyone come make my 2014 calendars with me!

But I have lots of cutting left to do!

We have a friend that is bringing out her grandson to see the baby piggies this morning.

The boys are excited that they get to go out to see them too.

So I've got to run.

I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!

Happy Stamping!
hugs!
SUSIE

 

Here is a cute little box made with the Pop n Cuts die.

Good morning!

Here is another quick post.....

This is a cute little box made with the Pop n Cuts die.

It was one of my STYC project.

The set I used is the now sold out Photopolymer set- "Endless Wishes".

I will update this with a supply list soon.

I'm off to enjoy my day stamping at Andrea's party today!

We have a big group coming!
I can't wait for them all to see my calendars & make them.

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

A Birthday Card!

Good morning!
Here is a quick post.

This is a birthday card I made using the 'Birthday Candles' Jumbo Wheel.

 I will update this sometime with a supply list.
(This is a gift card holder.)

Off to my Stampin Studio with lots to do today!!!

Praying I have good mojo!

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

An Occasions Catalog Sneak Peek!

Good morning!

Here is a sneak peek at a new Occasion Catalog set.

This was one of my swaps for my last downline meeting.

 'Happy Watercolor'

cs:  Old Olive, Eggplant Envy, Whisper White

ink:  Black Stazon

markers:  Old Olive Eggplant Envy

supplies:  Big Shot, Circle Framelit, White Organdy ribbon, dimensionals, glue dot, paper snips

 Yesterday was another busy day on the farm getting in more baby piggies.

The boys were so good & had so much fun!

This morning the boys and I are off to run errands- recycle center, bank, etc....

then meeting my mom, all of my sisters & several of my nieces in Pella for lunch.

Today is our annual day that my mom takes us to tour the Christmas Homes in Pella.

The boys & I won't be touring the homes with them this year, but will get to visit with & see everyone.

We'll take my Aunt Viriginia with us too so she can eat lunch with all of us.

I am hoping we don't all freeze to death.

Tonight is the Southern Iowa Speedway Racing Banquet.

Deke will be going with Nathan.

Nathan is the 2013 Stock Car Champion this year at the track 

& will get awarded for that achievement tonight.

I won't be going with them.....as I'm swamped getting ready for my 2014 Calendar Class that I have on Sunday.

I have LOTS of creating & cutting to do & praying I have good mojo.

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!

SUSIE

A pretty ornament & gift box!

Good morning!

Here is a pretty ornament & gift box that was one of my STYC projects.

Love this 'Festive Flurry' set with coordinating framelits.

Plus the silver ribbon & Frosted Embellishments are just beautiful!

'Festive Flurry'

cs:  Island Indigo & Pool Party

ink:  Island Indigo & Pool Party

supplies:  Big Shot, Festive Flurry framelits, 1/8" Silver ribbon, Frosted Embellishments, dimesionals, glue dots, Pretty Prints embossing folder

 

The boys & I are helping Papa with more baby piggies this morning!

I hope you have a wonderful Thursday!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

How true is this!

Good morning!

Yep- "the Best things in life aren't things"- how true this saying is.

You know how I love how our punches coordinate with our stamp sets......
well this one if no exception.

'Polka-Dot Pieces' & 'Feel Goods'

cs:  Wisteria Wonder, Basic Black & Whisper White

ink:  Black Stazon & Wisteria Wonder

supplies:  1/2" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, demensionals

What a fun day we had yesterday on the farm!

The boys love it outside with Papa.

Papa Deke, Drake, Brody & Nestle

Here the boys are showing the new baby piggies where their waters are.

But I think they are having fun just playing in the water!

You should have heard their laughs & squeals.....

it was priceless.

Aren't they just so cute?

Yes- I mean the boys & the baby piggies!

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Weekly Deals!!!!! Deccember 3-10!

Weekly Deals

Woo Hoo!

Here are this week's weekly deals.

You can order on line or email me.  

Click here to order from my on line store! 

Happy Stamping!  

Hugs! 

 SUSIE

	Fun Flowers Bigz Die- #121812 Discounted Price: $24.71
	Hearts Collection Framelits Die- #125599 Discounted Price: $20.21
	Paper Doily Sizzlits Die- #125592 Discounted Price: $16.46
	Merry Minis Punch Pack Item- #126882 Discounted Price: $12.71
	1-1/4" Scallop Circle Punch- #127811 Discounted Price: $11.96
	Think Back Photobook Template- #133021 Discounted Price: $11.97
	Wisteria Wonder 3/4" Chevron Ribbon- #130017 Discounted Price: $6.71

She is an angel!

Good morning!

Here is a pretty angel that I cased from Pinterest.

I think that possibly Cindee Wilkensen might have been one of the creators for 

the bow angels.

Isn't she cute?

 Do you see the new gold twine......cool huh!

It is a sneak peek at a new product in the upcoming Occasion Catalog, 

which you can begin ordering out of on January 4th, 2014.

 
She only takes a few minutes to make. 

Here's what you need:

Gift Bow Bigz Die
1 1/4" Circle Punch
1 3/8" Circle Punch
1 3/4" Circle Punch
Word Window Punch
Brushed Gold Cardstock-arms and body (Gift bow Die)
Pink Pirouette Cardstock-face and arms
Champagne Glimmer Paper-halo
Vanilla Cardstock, 7/8" x 4 3/4" (banner)
Sassy Salutations Stamp Set
Cherry Cobbler Ink
Multipurpose Glue

 I die cut two bow tails and two of the small bows in Brushed Gold. Adhere the two small bow tails together so it forms her body. Use your bone folder to curl the arms and glue the tabs together. I first punched a 1 1/4" Circle from the Glimmer paper, then punched the 1 3/4" Circle over that, keeping the 1 3/4" punch down and center, so there was a little gap between the halo and the face. Glue that to the body. Punch a hole in the top and add your gold cording.  I added the face to the halo with glue and then glued that to the body.  Punch one Window Word and cut in half. Those are her hands and you can see my photo for placement.   

NOTE:  

If you want the words on your angel- be sure to stamp that first before you put her all together.

Woo Hoo!

This morning half of our new group of baby piggies arrive.

Kurt will be here with them about 8:30.

The boys are excited!

We will be spending our morning outside on the farm with Papa.

Tonight Nathan & Deke are going to the Iowa BB game.

So.....I'll be home alone.

I've got lots of stamping to do- so pray I get alot done!

I hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Cyber Monday Specials!!!!

Woo Hoo!

The Holiday Sale ends today!
Click here to see the Holiday Sale flyer! 
Or check out my blog post from yesterday.

Here are the new items added to it for our Cyber Monday Specials!
TODAY ONLY! 
PLUS don't forget today is the last day to order from the Weekly Deals too.
Click here to see those items. 

Happy Shopping!

I love 2 step stampin'!

 Good morning!
Here is a pretty card that I helped my downline Cindy create for our last downline meeting!

I LOVE this stamp set!

And I'm not a huge pink lover- but I love these two colors of pink together.

And man do I love banners or flags (whichever you call them).

I seem to use them often when I'm creating.

I'm not sure what I use to do before without them!

This stamp set is awesome for doing the 2 step stamping!

I only used ONE color of ink to create both of these colors on this flower.....

I just stamped off on my grid paper for the bigger image before stamping in onto my card stock & then reinked my stamp with the smaller image & stamped it full strength!

'Too Kind'

cs:  Strawberry Slush, Pink Pirouette & Whisper White

ink:  Strawberry Slush & Pistachio Pudding

supplies:  Paper Snips, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, White Organza Ribbon, glue dot

Wishing my twin sisters- Barbie & Beckie a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY today!

AND

Also wishing Deke's parents a Happy Anniversary.

And remembering my G'ma & G'pa White- as today is their anniversary too.

Gotta run.....
I hope you have a MARVELOUS Monday!!!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Stampin' Up! Holiday Sale ENDS TOMORROW- December 2nd!

If you don't remember what is on the Holiday Sale- check it out now!!!  

(Prices are up to 50% off.)

 Click here to see the list on my blog post!  

OR  

Click here to see the flyer! 

BE SURE TO TAKE AVANTAGE OF TOMORROW'S CYBER MONDAY BONUS SPECIALS!  

Some more awesome products WILL BE 30% OFF 

for this ONE DAY Only!

(tomorrow)

Here are the products that are 30 percent off for 

TOMORROW ONLY- Monday, December 2.

Description	Retail Price	Sale Price
Envelope Liners Framelits Dies (item 132172)	$26.95	$18.87
Expressions Thinlits Dies (item 132171)	$24.95	$17.47
Holly Jolly Greetings Simply Sent (item 132159)	$14.95	$10.47
Snowflake Season Simply Sent  (item 132176)	$14.95	$10.47
Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (item 129324)	$4.95	$3.47
Extra-Large Gift Box (item 132147)	$3.95	$2.77

ALSO......

CHECK OUT the NEW DECEMBER "BEST OF" STAMP SET. 

This is the final "Best of" stamp set called 'Best of Sale-A-Bration'.

  Go to my on line store to see all of the 'Best of' stamp sets!

All of these sets from each month of 2013 are available for purchase 

through March 31, 2014.   

If you collect 6 "Best of" sets, you get a free stamp set of your choice, valued to $14.95.  

'Best of Sale-A-Bration'- #134393= $14.95

To see the stamp images for the "Whole Lot of LOVE Valentines Special"-
 Click here 

We love Valentine's Day! And why wouldn't we? It's a chance for us to say "I love you." And it doesn't just have to be about romantic love. This holiday is a time to share the love with anyone and everyone. We're here to help you prepare with the A Whole Lot of Love products.
Dates: Available December 1-January 27 or while supplies last.
The fine print: These are exclusive products that will not be available after the promotion. No limits on this promotion.

Item	Description	Price
131850	Love You More Stamp Set (Wood)	$21.95
131853	Love You More Stamp Set (Clear)	$16.95
134611	Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Wood)	$15.95
134614	Follow My Heart Stamp Set (Clear)	$11.95
134617	Flowerfull Heart Stamp (Wood)	$9.95

Item	Description	Price	Includes
134610	Sweetheart Treat Bags	$4.95	12 heart sacks, 12 die-cut labels, 12 pre-cut pieces of  Pool Party Baker's Twine
132162	Monster Hugs Boy	$5.95	18 boy monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
132163	Monster Hugs Girl	$5.95	18 girl monsters, 18 googly eyes, 18 adhesive hearts
134609	Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes	$5.95	12 printed card bases, 12 envelopes (four Real Red, four Pool Party, four Crisp Cantaloupe)

More 'Christmas Collectibles'

Good morning!

Today's card is another ornament card that I did at STYC.

I love the layout of it....and the shadowing of the snowflake underneath the words.

I need to remember to do this more often.

'Christmas Collectibles', 'Festive Flurries' & 'Joy to the World'

cs:  Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky, Very Vanilla

ink:  Baked Brown Sugar & Soft Sky

supplies:  Big Shot, Pretty Print Embossing Folder, Pear Pizzazz Taffeta ribbon, Basic Pearl, dimensional, glue dot, Christmas Ornament punch

YIPEE!

My Christmas card kits are all cut!

Now to get Birthday cards all done today so I can work on calendars for next weeks classes.

Yesterday afternoon I got some stamps delivered, got groceries, 
went to the cemetery to put a wreath & flowers on my dads stone 
& back home to get pumpkins & fall things out of our yard.

I also got my wreaths up by our outside doors & put new red bows on them.

I'd like to get my garland & lights around our porch & my tree up today too.

We'll see how much I can get done.

Ok...gotta run.

I hope you have a SUPER Sunday!

Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Another 'Christmas Collectibles' card

Good morning!
Here is another 'Christmas Collectibles' card.
Isn't the Washi Tape on it cool!
And check out the "Merry" Expression Thinlit. 
I love them!

 

'Christmas Collectibles'

cs:  Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

ink:  Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler

supplies:   Big Shot, Expressions Thinlit, Christmas Ornament Punch, Basic Rhinestone, 1/8" Silver Ribbon, glue dot, dimensionals, Season of Style Washi Tape

I cut lots of Christmas card kits yesterday.

I had hoped to have them all done before I went to bed last night- but I was too tired.

So I'm headed back to my Stampin' Studio now with my coffee in hand to work on Christmas card kits.

AND hopefully I will be able to work on belated Birthday cards today too.

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

A 'Christmas Collectibles' card......

Good morning!

This is another one of the cards that everyone made at my November classes.

WOW- I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday.

We had a nice time with my side of the family at my sister Julie's home.

All of my moms grandkids & great-grandkids were there- which doesn't happen each year.

Our pot-luck lunch was yummy with a traditional Thanksgiving menu.

We all left STUFFED!

What do you think of this card?

Isn't the foil Winter Frost Designer paper just beautiful!!

And I love how this set has the coordinating ornament punch to accompany it.

 

'Christmas Collectibles' & 'Joy to the World'

cs:  Bermuda Bay, Pool Party, Whisper White

dp:  Winter Frost Specialty Designer Paper (12x12)

ink:  Bermuda Bay

supplies:  1/8" Silver Ribbon, dimensionals, paper snips, glue dots, Basic Rhinestones, 2 3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1 3/4" Circle punch, Christmas Ornament punch

Last night I made a set of 20 'Snowy Day' Holiday cards for 

Brayden's Mom's Boot Camp Madness Sparkle Ball, that is next weekend.

They turned out cute & hope she likes them!

Woo Hoo!

Today I'll be stamping all day/night!

I will be working on cutting more Christmas card kits (200 of them) 

& hope to get them all done today!

I hope you have a FABULOUS Friday!
Happy Stamping!
HUGS!
SUSIE

Many Blessings for a "Happy Thanksgiving"!!!

Good morning!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Wishing you all many blessings this Thanksgiving Day!

I hope you enjoy it with family or friends.

I know I am very blessed for all I have in my life!

I have an amazing husband whom I love with all of my heart.

And we have 2 beautiful children, an awesome son-in-law & 3 adorable grandsons.

Then I'm blessed with many dear friends from near & far-

many of whom are my stamping buddies!

And I AM SO THANKFUL that I get to share my love of stamping with so many friends!

 'Magnificent Maple', 'Gorgeous Grunge' & 'Teeny Tiny Wishes'

cs:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla

ink:  Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede

supplies:  Large Oval Punch, Modern Label Punch, Large Oval Punch, Burlap Ribbon (threads), dimensionals

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE

Breakfast Squares

If you are wanting a quick & yummy breakfast casserole for the holidays, 

here is the one I use.  

I made it last Sunday for our Wood Family Brunch & everyone loved it!  

ENJOY!!  

Susie

Breakfast Squares
1 (24oz) pkg. frozen hash browns-(I like OreIda the best!!)
1# browned sausage
6 oz. shredded Cheddar Cheese
6 oz. shredded Mozzarella Cheese
3 (beaten) eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1 medium onion (finely chopped)

Put Potatoes in bottom of greased 9x13" pan. Sprinkle on sausage & cheeses. Beat eggs & milk, salt & onion & pour over the meat and potatoes. Cover with foil & refrigerate for at least 3 hours or over night. Leave covered with the foil & bake at 350* for 1 hour. Let stand approx. 10 minutes before serving, cut into squares.

Baby Seeley #3- coming in June!

Oh Mr. Snowman

Good morning!
Oh Mr. Snowman.....I do think you are so cute!

This is one of the cards we made at November classes.

I must admit- these are 2 of my favorite color combinations!
And this is one of my favorite cards.

Not only could this card be a Christmas card, but wouldn't it make a cute birthday card, get well or thinking of you card too?

 'Snowy Day' & 'Greetings of the Season'

cs:  Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

dp:  Season of Style Paper Stacks

ink:  Early Espresso, White Craft pad, Cherry Cobbler, Pumpkin Pie

supplies:  Big shot, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Oval Collection Framelits, Early Espresso Baker's Twine, Paper Snips, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

 Check out how this card flips opens!

Yesterday we sold hogs in the morning & night.

I was so cold & tired when I got in last night I got Deke's supper & went to bed early.

Tonight I'll make my homemade noodles to take to Julie's tomorrow.

And hopefully work on cutting some more of the Christmas card kits that I have to get done.

 Gotta run....the boys are going to be here early today.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!

Happy Stamping!
Hugs!
SUSIE