I hope that no one falls off of their chair….but it’s little old me popping in to say a BIG MARYLAND HELLO and catch up! I was actually scared if I would have remembered how to blog and trust me…my fingers and toes were crossed that Word Press remembered me and that my fingers would enjoy hen-peckin’ away!
Where in the world do I begin….(hmmmm – kinda sounds like a song!!!) First and foremost…I am fine….I am actually great in so many ways that I could just KICK MYSELF that I have not been hen-peckin’ away little by little so it is not so darn overwhelming!
Lots has been going on but it is all good and the best thing is that I DID NOT shut down my Blog as I truly realize how blessed I am to have so many that care and enjoy my silly ways of blogging…my creative yet simple card designs…my tips and tricks – and also my silly and fun stories of life and my love for animals!!
I am no longer a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator (it’s ok and YES – I am still stampin’ away) but I think that you know me well enough that stampin’ and crafting will ALWAYS be so near and dear to my heart. I do hope that this decision that I made will not make you leave my blog! (as that would just be silly as I do love to share, inspire and create)
I had so many wonderful years with Stampin’ Up! and I made so many amazing friends (just like YOU) but I am so excited for this new chapter in my life. It was a hard decision to make but I will say that once I made the decision – I felt like it was the right thing for me!
There is SOOOOOO darn much to fill you in with and then once you see all of the pieces of the puzzle of my life coming together – you will see and hopefully say…..I am happy for Susan and I am glad that she is back!
Before we go any further I want to put this out there….loud and clear…I am NOT going to be affiliated with other companies and have affiliate links….I just wanna do what I love to do and that is….SHARE MY LOVE AND PASSION making clean and simple cards and inspiring you along the way!
I use so many different products from other companies (and always have) but you all know….the computer thing and I are not Peanut Butter and Jelly and I just want to keep things super simple and do what I love and what I do best….creating clean & simple cards and offer simple kits for you to create and send on to others to make them smile!
Just creating this blog post is a HUGE MILESTONE for me and I am hoping that this will kick start my energy to blog and have FUN with you all! I have soooo much BLOG CANDY to share and give away to you all….I just love to make you smile!
My years with Stampin’ Up! taught me so much and I would not have changed a thing as I truly am a happy person because of you all! When I reflected on what made me the most happy with Stampin’ Up! and what me me roll….these are the things that always came to my simple mind!!
- My friendships made from my team and my blog…
- My LOVE of designing and creating kits…
- My LOVE for sharing and showing you tips & tricks to enhance this crafty fun…
- My LOVE for doing Product Shares…
- My LOVE for sharing stories of my wonderful PEEPS…sweet hubby…..and menagerie of animals!
The GREAT NEWS is…..that I can still do all of the above with the exception of Product Shares (but I still help team members if they need it) – I know that it is crazy but I truly loved doing Product Shares as I know how amazing that feeling is to get “the goods” in the mail! Heck, who doesn’t love happy mail!
So…..what does this mean? I am going to be doing some simple card kits but not like I have done in the past…..I am going to offer single card kits for you to be able to assemble. Some of you might have remembered in the Fall I did a WICKED Halloween Card kit and it was so well received!
My goal remains the same…to show you fun and clean ways to make a card that not only you will be proud of…but one that can be easily duplicated with other stamps and dies that you have!
I have shared this many times before but I truly believe that we are all so hard on ourselves and that many of us have a feeling of “I just can’t do that” and it is as simple as this….
THAT MINDSET MAKES ME SUPER SAD!
My Mom was the most wonderful person in the whole wide world but I noticed as she was aging that her self confidence in herself was not as strong…again, that makes me sad and I also can see this happen to me at times…..so I am here to say…..
WE ALL HAVE GIFTS and WE ALL CAN DO JUST ABOUT ANYTHING…
What we need to do is so simple yet something that we all find that we need to remind ourselves (sometimes quite often)…. to be patience and not so hard on ourselves.
This is the MAIN reason I started making kits years ago….and trust me, it was a labor of love and many times I was told ….“are you crazy….why do you put so much time, love and hard work into them – you simply can’t be making money off of them”
I am a big believer in listening to your “gut instinct”
Here is what my heart always told me … – it is a passion within me to make sure that each and everyone feels positive and accomplishes something they set out to do….as WE CAN DO IT….and I know how it feels to not only accomplish something that you want to do but to also stand back and look at what you made.
In a nutshell….I get it – as I also can be in the same camp of – “WOW – that is great…..but I could not do that…” In so many ways I am a self taught – I love to watch YouTube Videos, I love to take as many classes as I can – I guess you can say that I am a big sponge that likes to soak up any techniques, tips & tricks that I can learn!
I love to be creative in many ways…that is one thing that WILL NEVER CHANGE!!!
In the Fall, John and I purchased a home on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Our new home is very close to my Dad (actually about 3 miles away). This was a HUGE decision for us and one that we did not intend to do so quickly. It was as simple as this….the moon and the stars lined up as we found a place that we could easily see us grow old together ….continue to make memories together….and the rest is history…(well kind of) – We are trading the 30 acre farm life to a 2 acre peaceful water life.
Below is my view …it is just so peaceful.
I took several months of thinking and soul searching as to what I wanted and needed to do (with Stampin’ Up! & the whole moving thing) – and 1st thing was to figure out what to do with the animals!!! It’s not as easy as it seems as they are so near and dear to my heart and I needed to make sure that this was settled.
I am sure many of you are thinking….what about Daisy? Well….she is still at the farm but she will be moving down here to the shore and will have a new home with a friend that lives on a farm and I am just thrilled with that! We do have a contract on our farm but it has not settled yet so we are taking care of (2) yards for mowing and weeding but hopefully that will be settled soon!
I know you will all get a kick out of how we have been moving….YEP…with the HORSE TRAILER…works like a charm but we always giggle while we are going down the road as we feel like Sanford & Son!!!
I have been living on the shore ever since the terrible Virus outbreak. I do and pray that you all are safe and healthy. This is just an unreal time that we all are experiencing and I feel very blessed that I am here with my Dad. He has been great with only coming and going from his house to mine (he is getting antsy)
I have actually been a card making machine during this stay at home time and I have also been a weed picker machine….I have sent out more cards in the past 2 months – I think that when I sit and create I realize how simple yet powerful a card is to make someone feel special and appreciated!
I have a NEW HELPER….my Dad – he is now helping making cards with me. He loves the Big Shot but he gets frustrated with the magnetic plates jumping around (sounds familiar??? we all have been there!!!)….it truly has been a blessing for him to have us move here and I have learned to appreciate and cherish that we are spending so much time together.Trust me, I think that I am being tested with my patience at times but I do know that I am blessed and it is times like this that I miss my Mom so much! She would have just been over the moon to have us so close!
Besides our new home, the other FANTASTIC news I have is…..(drum-roll)…I AM GOING TO BE A GRANDMOTHER! I am so darn tootin’ excited as James and Ashleigh are expecting a firecracker of a boy…the due date is July 4th!!! WOOT-WOOT!!! I just cannot tell you how excited I am.
My Mom was a “GiGI” and I have BIG SHOES to fill as she was just the best Grandmother…..and you can see by the smile on my face…I am excited!!!
Back to the blog…Back to Stampin’…Back to simple kits!
Like I did before, I am going to offer single card kits for you to make up and assemble. They will be $4.00 each and they are totally on a 1st come first serve basis. When I post card offerings they will be ready to go OUT THE DAY I BLOG ABOUT THEM but I am only making up a limited quantity so once they are sold…they are gone until I create and make up a new batch of card offerings!
This 1st batch of card offerings (3 in total) are made with stamps/dies from other companies but ones that I know you will love as they are perfect for the times that we are all going through. I will always use Stampin’ Up! Heavyweight White Cardstock & envelopes and also SU paper as it is just the best with the color coordination etc….. I am just like you – excited to see the NEW catalog and once I see that…..perhaps I will design simple card kits with Stampin’ Up! goodies. We all know that I have TONS & TONS of Stampin’ Up! stuff!
I will post tomorrow with the offerings but remember, when they are sold through….they are sold through! I am in the process of creating a space for me to stamp in at the new house…but it is under construction. I am actually doing pretty good but it is a good thing John is not here during the week as it looks like a tornado hit as I have things here, there and EVERYWHERE! We often Facetime each other during the week as he goes on a search and rescue at the farm for something I cannot find here!
Below you will see the space that we are transforming into my piece of hobby heaven…I will be able to sneak upstairs and be lost…I am sooooo excited!
Thanks for hanging in there for this long post but I hope that you can also see that I am going to be doing some fun things with my blog besides card-making….I am going to share “life stuff” with you all to inspire you…and to also express myself from my little corner of the world!
I must say, it feels GREAT to do “other loves” that I have….cooking, gardening, needlepointing….yoga & long walks…we all know this, Life is a precious gift and one that we all need to nourish and be grateful for.
I will be back tomorrow with some BLOG CANDY and the reveal of the (3) super cute card kits…do you remember when I would do blog candy that I would ask great questions to get you all go down memory lane….well – that’s what we will do with my 1st post back!
Below is a little sneak peak of one of the cards….something I love to do and something will all need to so…..SMILE!!!!
Until tomorrow…..sleep well!
I am so happy to see you are back!! I was using my cardstock ring I purchased from you and it reminded me to check your blog again. I’ve regularly checked it over the last six months and was so surprised to see the new post!! I love your card style and know that won’t change. Thank you for coming back to us!!
I too am so happy to hear from you! I also use my cardstock ring sooooo much and the shares were so special, but I really enjoyed your stories….. welcome back…
Yes great to see what’s going on in your life… can’t wait to see what you are making for us to share. Here’s to making new memories in your home on the water.
So happy you are back and doing well! Look forward to reading your blog…..regularly!
Bless you
I, too, am happy to hear from you. I always enjoyed your news about your animals and family and will continue to enjoy your happy news from Maryland. Best wishes as you go forward with all the changes in your life. They all sound positive and I’m sure your dad loves having you nearby. You cannot imagine how wonderful it is to be a grandmother until you actually become one. Wishing you much joy in the days ahead!
Susan, what a wonderful surprise to see you back on your blog! I also checked your blog to see if I could figure out where you disappeared to. I’m so glad you are well!
What a big change for you and your husband but one that makes complete sense! Being near to your Dad will always feel like you did the right thing. And such happiness and excitement to come with a new grandchild!! We made a move to be near two of our youngest grandchildren and do not regret it one bit. They are our joy each and every day! So excited to see your card kits tomorrow!
So happy to see you again, Susan!! I look forward to reading your new blog…and best wishes to you on your new adventure ?
I couldn’t go to sleep, so I got up and headed to my computer and THERE YOU WERE! I am so happy that all is well with you! I have missed you and your blog posts and creations, etc.! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us! I know, from getting your kits in the past, that these kits will be fantastic! SO happy to hear from you! You look great!!! Take care!
Welcome back and THANK YOU for returning to me. Xxx Mal Melbourne Australia
I really enjoyed your “long” post today. It is wonderful that you are getting back to what makes you happy about crafting. I look forward to your future posts about crafting and life I general! Congrats on becoming a Gigi! God bless!
So happy to have you back on your blog !
I went on a Google search trying to find you a while ago…thanks for sharing your new adventures.
Congratulations on becoming a grandmother..it is the most special job in the world! I have 2 grandaughters ( near me) and a new grandson in Australia.
Looking forward to following you again…thanks for coming back!
I have been thinking about you so much during the past week or two, missing your posts and hoping that you and your family were all OK. I’m so happy that you will be a part of my days and crafting again and will be excited to hear about your new grandbaby!
Susan, I cannot tell you how relieved I am to know you are well. Congratulations on becoming a GiGi. That is the best job in the world! We have 5 grand babies from 10 down to 3 and they are our joy!!
I totally understand about SU. I don’t know how much longer I can hang in there. I use lots of other products, too. It has become an issue for me…soon I need to deal.
I also have a piece of very sad news….I know you will remember MaryAnn from Hamilton, NJ. She was the sheep maker and she followed your blog religiously. She and I were on stamp club together and that’s how we met. Anyway, MaryAnn became ill and has passed away. It was before Covid-19. Every time I stamp I think of her and I think about how much we both loved all your projects!
Looking forward to seeing you post again. Good luck with your new home and craft room.
I’m so glad you will be blogging and sharing your stories again, Susan. I have missed you. Remember, we always “met” over the back fence!
Welcome back.
Barbara
Oh, how exciting seeing you’re new post. I am happy that all is well and you are still making cards.
We just made a move as well, giving up 5 acres in a sprawling city for a city lot in a town of about 500 people. Waiting for our home to be built so I can get back to card making and reading Susan’s blog.
We moved 6 years ago and for 5 years we had one problem after another and didn’t know if we had made the right decision (although before we moved we were very confident we were making a good decision). Finally in the 6th year we were able to build our home. We are also on a lake and have moved into a smaller home. It is so hard to find a way to sell or give away all of the things I no longer need, including many stamps. The town is small.
We are so glad we stuck with it through the rough patches. I’m sure you will be very happy with your move as it looks like you have found a lovely place. So wonderful that you are by your Dad. Good to see you back!
Another happy camper here to see you’ve returned! You’ve been missed! My Dropbox is filled with files for almost every stamp set, die set, and DSP that Stampin Up has, but you rated your own file for your special cards, and I can’t wait to start adding to it again!! Welcome back!!
So glad to see your blog! I really worried about you so I checked with Jeanie and she assured me you were fine! Moving is an adventure! We moved last year from a 3 level house to one level and it is wonderful! Although I will have to confess we only moved about 7 houses down the street so we are still in our neighborhood.
Congratulations on soon becoming a grandmother, you will love it! Also I think it is so special that you are near your Dad! Will be anxious to see more of you and your beautiful cards! Welcome back!
so happy for you and so glad to hear from you I was wondering when you would pop up again Congrats on all of the new chapters in your life especially the becoming a grandmother I have one granddaughter an I am known as Nonna. I haven’t seen her since Christmas 2019 I now live in Idaho and m trying to adjust as I have not had the opportunity to explore as I had hoped I miss your blogs bu know that you need to take care of you and your family Thank you for all of your creative cards that were clean and simple You provided so much inspiration to my so busy schedule with cars that I actually had time to CASE Best to you and your family
Glad you are back! Congratulations on that gorgeous view! Happy to hear you are living closer to you dad and so exciting about the soon to be Grandma news!!
Made my heart happy to see an email from you! What an exciting time for you knowing you’re going to be a Gigi! Best job in the world as far as I’m concerned. Looking forward to your kits, I loved getting them in the past & I hope I’m quick enough to get your new ones. Again, so happy to hear what’s been going on with you & yours. I bet your dad is thrilled to have you so close. Stay healthy ??
PS. Is your daughter still in WA for school?
Wow! So glad to see you posting again. I don’t care what companies you use. One of the reasons I never became a demo is because I can’t commit to one company. As I’ve evolved as a stamper, I’ve reached the point where I’ve been able to figure out how to look at an image on a card & realize how to translate it into something that works with what I have.
Congrats on your soon-to-arrive grandson!
What a wonderful surprise to find your Blog today! I have been so concerned about you – actually sent you an email recently. So happy to hear your news of updates and that all is good. You’re gonna luv being a GiGi.
Welcome back! Looking forward to ordering your kits again.
Yay! So glad you’re back. I’ve been missing you. I have always looked forward to your friendly posts… then suddenly they were no longer. Then, poof… you’re back and all is right again, despite a rogue virus! So much to tell you, but that will have to wait because it took a bit to read your post.☺️? But I will tell you I’m also moving soon.
I’ve always enjoyed your cards! Actually I’m coming up on 10 years with SU and I’m thinking of “retiring” from the company. I totally agree that life is so short! I also use other products and retired SU things. My hope is to continue classes (less of them though) because I love having such wonderful stamping friends over to create! Thanks for your message – it’s encouraging! Congrats on the Grandma part – you’ll love it! Stay safe and well…
It’s so nice to see you back. Congratulations on the soon to arrive grandson! And the new house. You will be busy for sure. I will look forward to seeing your posts.
What a pleasure to hear from you! Your new focus sounds wonderful. I’m so happy you’re doing well and look forward to hearing more from you!
So glad that you are back!! Was concerned that something had happened to you or someone in your family. What a relief to have you back , safe and sound!!!
Looking forward to more of your wonderful organizational skills.
I have really, really, missed you.
Welcome back!
What a wonderful surprise to find you back!! Have also missed you so much and wondered and hoped all was well with you!!
Life is full of changes and yours are all good! Great to see you and your Dad doing well! Plus, your going to be a”Gigi”!!
Missed all your helpful hints, humor, life and cards!! Welcome back!!!!
4:00 a.m. Can’t sleep so I log on for card inspiration and I see Simple Stampin….could that really be Susan again? It’s great to see you back! Your positivity is like a ray of sunshine during this crazy time. Congrats on all your good news.
Susan, so happy to hear from you. I couldn’t be happier for you and your family. I’m looking forward to you next chapter and you inviting us all once again into your world. What fun we’ll have! This virus time of quarantine has given me pause to wonder what is important in life and the simple things of life. Like getting toilet paper. I always looked forward to your simple creations and sage overview of life. Bring it on girl, we have been starved for it. Stay well and keep well. Big hugs for your new venture. Shari
Welcome Back! So happy that YOU have found your happy place in your heart and in Maryland. You are a blessing in my life and hope to see you very soon. Hugs and kisses (from a distance).
Susan, what a great and happy surprise to see your blog in my inbox this morning! So much wonderful news from you!
Do what your heart says to do!
Life is precious and the years go faster as we age♥️
Many blessings to you and yours from SW Florida???
So happy to see you back and it tickles me .. follow your heart you can’t go wrong…
Life is just to short to not spread your wings and fly
Congrats
Well, I have tears flowing. Actually Teddy and I just came back from a walk with a cold wind and allergens so I was already leaking big watery tears! Now, just pure joy seeing your blog. I have had so many people emailing me asking about you! Enough for now, at least I have a reason to get up tomorrow – seeing a blog post from you!!!!
This was a wonderful post to wake up to; you have been so very missed! Congrats on the upcoming birth of your first grandchild (my first is due in Sept. and I too will be a Gigi); a glorious and blessed time for sure. Also I am so happy that you are so close to your Dad and able to share time with him. Sad you left the farm but to have the water life……. absolutely thrilled for you (and a bit jealous)! That crafting space is going to be out-of-this-world. I am so excited to have you back. I was a bit worried and had emailed Jeannie S. to check on you and she assured me a lot was in the works but that you were fine. Cannot wait to follow you each day. Welcome back and may God bless as you embark on this new and exciting journey; you have so much to share with others and are definitely where you need to be. 🙂
So so very happy to see you back. I for one have missed you.
Hip Hip Hooray! So happy you are blogging again! Miss you my friend more than you can imagine! Can’t wait til we can get together again!!!
Welcome back! I have truly missed you, your furry friends and your tips and tricks! Looking forward to seeing how your new adventure is all coming together.
So much I would like to say but it’s been said already. I will just keep it short. Welcome back you were missed.
OMG Jeanie beat me to comment. I slept so late this morning. SUSAN, so excited to see your post and read that you are going to offer kits. I love kits. Looking forward to tomorrow.
I am so relieved that you are well. I was hoping your absence was not due to illness, etc. I have missed your funny stories and your animals. What a difficult decision, but it offers so many new opportunities! Best wishes on finishing up your move and making a new home! P.S. The view is lovely!
So good to hear from you and all of your new happenings. There’s nothing like a water view to wake up to each morning. Congratulations on becoming a GiGi. I am Grammy to my grandsons and GG to my great grandchildren. I am old!! I know your Dad is enjoying having you so close and that you have given him stamping things to do. Your stamping space will be amazing and we look forward to a tour when it is finished. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us.
Susan so glad to hear from you. I had wondered what happened. Glad you are well and happy. Congratulations on being a Gigi. It is the best. I am expecting my third in a couple of weeks. I have always enjoyed your blogs. Stay safe and glad to hear from you again
So excited to hear about your life this morning…you have been greatly missed on many different levels…thank you Susan for returning to my world as I sincerely look forward to reading your blogs as well as seeing your amazing ideas for simple, happy inspiring cards ♥️
Congratulations on all of your new ventures in your life! Glad to hear all of your family is doing well too. Good luck on settling into your new home and getting ready for that new grand baby!
So glad you are back I have missed your cards and your banter . Happy you have found a place that makes you happy can’t wait to see your crafting space.
Happy Dance indeed! What a pleasure to hear you are doing well and back to stamping!
Congratulations on becoming a Gigi- that is my grandmother name too and I can tell you grandsons are special! Looking forward to seeing your blog and projects again. Stay safe!
Thank you Susan for the update. Love the fact that you are near your dad. How great that you can stamp together. Look forward to your positive thoughts and creativity!
I too am happy to see you’re back! Sounds like you’ve made some great changes to your life-family is the most important thing. It wasn’t even a week ago I was searching your blog to try to figure out where you’d gone. Looking forward to your stories and card kits!
Here’s a big HELLO from South Dakota! I have missed your blog and am very excited to have you back! =0)
Soooooo good to hear from you!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ You have been missed!!
Wellcome back!!!! I could not agree more with all the comments! Great to see you back! Makes checking email so much more fun to know there is a SUSAN post coming soon! Sending GREAT BIG AIR HUGS!!!!
So excited to see a post from Susan pop up this morning. Glad you are back and sounds like you have some AMAZING things happening. Can’t wait for this next chapter to unfold.
Welcome back my friend. So happy you came to my inbox this morning! God bless you in your new home. Love to your awesome dad. Tell him I share his frustration with magnetic plate. I never use mine anymore. Just a little post it tape or painters tape if I need it. That magnetic plate was more trouble than it was worth.
Treasure this time as I know you do.
Hi Susan, so glad to see your blog again and happy about your new life…..I’m sure your dad is happy you are so close to him now….you won’t regret the time you can spend with him….
Looking forward to all your stories and projects!!
So so happy you are back!!! I have missed you!!!
I have been thinking of you! Glad you are back and doing well.
It must be Karma!! Have been thinking of you. Used your 3 dot trick the other day. You share the best tricks. So glad your well. I have been to the Eastern shore of Maryland. It is heavenly. Having your Dad close and looking forward to a new little one is very happy news. Look forward to hearing more about the New adventures of Susan.
Oh wow! I was wondering where you went! I am SO SO SO happy for you and John and your Dad..oh and of course the kids and being a new Grandma! How exciting! I can’t imaging how hard it was to give up Stampin’ Up!, but I totally get it. And your new home (and view) is just gorgeous! What inspiration can come from that view, right? Anyway, glad you’re “back” and I’m looking forward to seeing your card kits so I can buy! Hugs and be well XO
Hi Susan! So happy to have you back. Can’t wait to hear stories again. Missed you lots.
So very happy to see that you are back. You have been missed!!
Looks like your new adventure has/is keeping you busy. Glad you are closer to your dad and the news of a new grandbaby on the way is the best news of all. Looking forward to hearing about your new life and please keep us posted on card ideas and tips.
Welcome back Susan! I have missed you! Can’t wait to see the card kits. Congrats on the coming grandchild! You will be a wonderful grandmother. Until tomorrow.
Welcome back! So happy that all is well! I am so excited for you and your new adventure. Congrats on being a grandma! You will be wonderful. I am sure you are happy to be closer to your dad as well.
Looking forward to seeing your creativity in your kits. You are so patient and generous in that you are always willing to share your creativity with us.
Have a great weekend! I am sure it will be busy!
Oh my goodness! I have been searching and searching for you! So happy to know that you are well and are still going to be in our lives! You sure have been through some changes but they sound terrific!! Can’t wait to see more of your new house~especially your craft room?
So very happy to see you are back, Susan! I have been thinking about you recently wondering how you were doing.
So glad to hear you and your family are well! Congratulations to you on the anticipated addition of a grandchild!! I have quite a few grandchildren and live for the times when I get to see them! I’m sure you will be an awesome “Gigi”! Also glad to hear you are closer to your dad!
Looking forward to your blogs, stories and inspiration!
Well, hello there! I was so sure I’d see the same post from October, that I had to look twice to be sure it was your blog. I’m so glad to see you looking so well and happy – which, with that view, it would be hard not to be. I sort of suspected you might have decided to step back from SU, and as one whose life journey has also taken an unplanned turn, I applaud you for following your instincts and wish you well, and, of course I’ll be tuning in to see what you have up your sleeve! Take care.
Sooooo good to see you post again. I look forward to your blog updates and kits.
How is little Milo?
Wahoo!!! Welcome back Susan! I have missed you! I so look forward to reading your blog & can’t wait to see your kits! Congratulations on the move, your decisions about a life change & a huge congratulations to you & your family with the upcoming birth of the little one. Being a grandmother is the best! Best wishes to you & your family with the new chapter in your story. Sending virtual hugs from your “Straight Shooter” friend. ?
Welcome back! I sure have missed your blog postings and card samples. So glad everything is going well for you and your family…and congratulations grandma! It’s the best!
Welcome back! As with everyone else I have missed you and your stories too and am glad things are working out for you. I have moved from Centreville, VA to Smith Mountain Lake, VA – I’m on the water too! Looking forward to reading your Blogs again.
Glad you are settling in to your new home and are close to your Dad. Looked you up for shares.The 1st one was quite a circus. I’ve had the same thoughts on my card making and companies. Glad you’re happy w/ your decision. Good luck.Since I have COPD and other health problems, I’ve stayed at home except for every 2 weeks, injections at hospital. It’s a scary time.
So thrilled you are back, Susan! You have always been my favorite SU Demonstrator! Loved your cards, your tips and your newsy blog! And how exciting to be in a new home on the water with a brand new craft room! Blessings to you in your new home!
So good to “read” you’re back again and so relieved that all is well with you. Congratulations on becoming a “gigi”! It’s the best. I’m missing my two so much now, as I’m in NJ and they’re in MA!!
Aw…..sweet Susan, I had such a big smile on my face when I saw your blog message in my in-box! What a treat to read all that’s going on in your life. Congratulations on finding a new place to settle down in and so close to your Dad too. Now that’s a win win situation. Also, Congratulations on being a Gigi in just 2 months! Wow, that will be a new chapter in your life that will bring you so much joy. I wish you the Best in all that you do, and I look forward to reading your blogs once again~
It’s great to hear your BIG news. Once a stamping friend, always a stamping friend. I learned so much from you and I’m looking forward to your blog again. Congrats on becoming a Gigi. Love the cute onesie. It looks as though you are handling these major changes in your life very well. Your father is looking great. Be well. Enjoy your day!
Susan – so happy you are blogging again! Have missed the stamping tips but especially the life stories. Intrigued by the new categories you have listed – Recipes, YUM! caught my eye first and I can’t wait to see Critters. It made my heart happy to read about all the wonderful changes going on in your life.
So glad to see you again! I saw your blog post on my phone and skimmed it. I’m not one for reading lots of words on my teeny phone, my eyes give up. I finally cranked up the beast of computer to log on and SQUEE! that you are here. That new room looks like it will be a nice sanctuary. I think of you and your menagerie often. I made a new stamping and swappinig friend who is local and has Beauford, a mini pig who like Daisy is anything but mini. I have yet to meet him but someday!
Susan, what a slew of new adventures for you and your family. congratulations on tackling moving, health care, construction and redesigning your crafting goals. I must say, so many of the Stampin’ Up products are fabulous but I have been disappointed in their stamping design direction. Like you, I love clean and simple. When there is not a specific focal point in the design, it loses me. I’ve missed your creativity and welcome the opportunity to learn more from you and explore new products. Thank you for taking the time and sharing your pictures. Your Dad is one lucky assistant., as are you to have him close.
So happy to read your updates and know that all is well and exciting for you. I, too, will miss your farm stories and all about your animals, but it is so nice being closer to your Dad and creating new memories with your family by the lake. Looking forward to reading your words of wisdom and also seeing your clean and simple cards again!
Glad to see you are back to blogging. I have missed your card inspiration.
Great to see you back on your blog!! I have been checking every day for months to see if you are back. I very much enjoyed your post, it did me a lot of good to read someone else’s words that relate so much to me. I have been a “hobby” demo with SU for about 2 years and I also use some items from other companies when I create cards. I look forward to seeing your cards and projects in the coming weeks and months.
Congrats on the new home; it does look so peaceful and relaxing, which we all need right now. Congrats on becoming a grandma too!
Thanks!!
Hi Susan. I am so happy to see you back on your blog. I never gave up checking every day. Congratulations on your new journey in life and becoming a “Gigi”. I have 5 great-grand kids and they are all precious.
So glad you are back and all is well. We have missed your simple and easy cards. Congratulations, as you begin a new journey in all parts of your life and wish everyone well.
Welcome back! SO glad to hear that all is well. I spent my teen years in southern PA and summers on the MD and DE shores. Beautiful country. Lucky you! I’m a tad jealous of your view (I now live landlocked in AZ)
Welcome back!! What a pleasant surprise to have you show up in my mailbox! Glad to hear that all is well and that you’re going to be a grandma! Is Daisy looking forward to being an Aunt???
Can’t wait to see your new creations!
I love your blogs and card making creativity! I loved reading about the animals and your farm life. We only have a yorkie now, but at one time we too had animals and a mini farm. I’m looking forward to reading your blog again. Congrats on being a grandma, I’m a great grandma and it’s wonderful!
Oh Susan, I have missed you so much and thought of you often – hoping all was well with you. So glad to see that smiling face and encouraging attitude! Especially happy to know the children are well and you are going to be a Grandmother!! Woo Hoo. I am joyfully sharing in the awesomeness of my twin’s first grandchild and it seems that each hour brings another amazing transformation! He’s only 6 months old and I feel he’s going to be applying to college next week!!
Welcome back from the bottom of my heart with lots and lots of love and hugs!
Lou
I am so happy for you Susan! I was worried about you. How wonderful that you can spend your days with your sweet dad crafting away! How special for both of you. My heart is light knowing that you are happy and healthy and going to be a Gigi. How exciting! I will check back often for inspiration and to see the progress on your new craft room. Wow! Is that going to be an awesome space. On a side note… I think I saw that you are FB friends with my riding teacher Mary Ann Fawkes Jacobson. If this is true what a small world. Mary Ann taught me back in the 70’s. So glad you are back Susan! You are inspiring me to get back to blogging again too. Take care and happy stamping!❤️