Year In Review - Some of my favorite cards from 2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

This is going to be a year of goals and not resolutions for me.  The word goal sounds more positive to me and something I can work towards and be proud of...not like a promise (resolution) that I end up breaking.
My Goals For 2012
1. Be happy with what I have - Frugal is in da house.
2. Work on becoming more healthy and creating healthy habits - Healthy.
3. Last...but certainly not least...I will serve God.
THAT'S IT!  Nothing overwhelming and definitely attainable.

My prayer for 2012 is for health & happiness.  Most importantly, I pray for my mom and dad.  Their health has been declining and I want them to feel better and get better and stay with me for a long time.

On to my year in review - here are some of my favorite cards from 2011

I hope you enjoyed my creations from 2011

 and I wish you a happy, healthy, creative 2012

Happy New Year Cards

Hi Everyone....
Are you surviving the holidays?  I am by the skin of my teeth LOL.  Well I've started having a little anxiety....not sure why...but, I've been busy in my room trying to keep my mind off of it and here are a couple of little cards and envelopes I made.  If you have a good remedy for an anxiety buster...I'd love to  hear it.  Look for my Year In Review post coming up in a few days.  I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas.
Susan

Cardz TV Design Team Christmas Blog Hop

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Hello Everyone and welcome to CardzTV's Design Team Christmas Blog Hop.  I'm so excited to be a part of this hop.  Our team has the nicest and most talented ladies on it.  I hope you enjoy all the projects and are inspired.  If you just came from Melissa's blog, you're in the right place.  If you would like to start at the beginning, go to Mary's blog.

Mary will be giving away a Cricut Seasonal cartridge Gingerbread and Cardz TV Holly Jolly Stamp set.  Also, our wonderful design team sister, Lynn is also sponsoring our blog hop with an adorable North Pole Collection paper kit from Crate Paper! In order to enter to win, a comment should be left at each design team members blog.

Enjoy the hop and Merry Christmas to everyone.

Here are my projects:

Recipe:

CardzTV Holly Jolly stamps

3 Birds on Parade

Craft cardstock & DCWV

Buttons, jewelry making cord

White gel pen, ribbon & Glossy Accents

Your next stop is: Elaine

Mary - http://www.cardztv.blogspot.com/

Kate - http://www.scrapperscreativecorner.blogspot.com/
Melissa - http://www.melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/
Susan - http://www.itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/  <~~~~~ that's me!
Elaine - http://www.expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com/
Theresa - http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
Laura - http://www.queenscardcastle.blogspot.com/
Kristin - http://www.pinkldycrafter.blogspot.com/
Shawnee - http://www.quiverofangels.blogspot.com/
Gloria - http://www.girliascards.blogspot.com/
Julie - http://www.cricutchick.com/
Jeri - http://www.bugnme.blogspot.com/
Nicole - http://www.teachdanz.blogspot.com/
Lynn - http://www.bootsandblingtime.blogspot.com/
Amanda - http://www.craftsbyamanda.blogspot.com/
Sue - http://www.suescraftymess.blogspot.com/
Karen - http://www.littlescrappieces.blogspot.com/
Dana - http://www.iwycd.blogspot.com/
DeNetra - http://www.craftynanny3.blogspot.com/
Sharon - http://www.meemeescreations.blogspot.com/
Candice - http://www.stampinpearls.blogspot.com/
Janis - http://www.pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/

Eyelet Outlet Sock Monkey Blog Hop

Hello Everyone...
Thanks for joining us for the Eyelet Outlet Sock Monkey blog hop!
These little brads are so fun to create with.
Hope you enjoy my project:

Your next stop is: Marcie

Here is the blog hop line-up:

Eyelet Outlet - http://www.eyeletoutlet.blogspot.com/

Susan - http://www.itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/

Marcie - http://www.marciemorgan.typepad.com/justacountrygirl

Pearl - http://www.maisymary.blogspot.com/

Kristine - http://www.stashofprettypaper.blogspot.com/

Janice - http://www.bearycraftyjanice.blogspot.com/

Rosangela - http://www.scrapbyrophilippsen.blogspot.com/

Nicole - http://www.scrapmethis.blogspot.com/

Just Some Cards I Made....

Hi Everyone....
So, here are a few cards I made recently and I wanted to share them with you.  Hope you enjoy.

Jeanine's Birthday Blog Hop

Hello Everyone...
Today is my wonderful friend, Jeanine's birthday...so we are celebrating her birthday with this  hop.  There will be blog candy and lots of wonderful projects in honor of Jeanine.  Grab your coffee and enjoy all the wonderful inspiration.

Here is the list of blog candy!!!
The BIG GIVEAWAY is a Scrap'n Easel from Contain Ya Crafts. To be eligible, email Jeanine at scrappinwithjc@gmail.com
In the subject line say it's for the giveaway with name & email address

Also, Emma from My Creative Time sent Mixed Holiday Sentiments stamp set
You will need to leave a comment on all the blogs to be eligible

Here is our blog hop line-up:
Jeanine- http://scrappinwithjc.com/
Holly- http://hollys-hobbie.blogspot.com/
Jen- http://scdesignbyjen.blogspot.com/
Susan- http://itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/   <~~~~ you are here
Linda- http://www.themomentsbylinda.com/
Lisa- http://lisa-craft-blog.blogspot.com/
Nicole- http://creationsbymommy.com/
Courtney- http://keekerzcrafts.blogspot.com/
Norma- http://pinkblingcrafter.blogspot.com/
Kris- http://creationsbykris-kris.blogspot.com/
Suzanne- http://scrapbitz.blogspot.com/
Jamie- http://jmecreations.blogspot.com/

CardzTV Challenge #2 "Crafty Christmas"

Merry Christmas Everyone....
This is the best time of year for me.  All the joy and love in the air.  I love all the colors, songs, food and it just seems like everyone is in an especially good mood.  I know why....it's because we are preparing to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ....now there's a reason to be in a good mood.
Well, today is Mary's CardzTV Challenge #2 and it's a Crafty Christmas.  All of my design team sisters have just made the most wonderful projects.  They are an awesomely, talented, creative group of ladies that I have just grown to care about so much.  I'd like to share my project with you using the "Home For Christmas" stamp set and also let you know that Mary is offering 2 sets of stamps (Encouraging Thoughts & Make A Wish) to the winner of this challenge.  Her stamps are just awesome....stamp once and PERFECTO.  Ok...enough of my chatter LOL.  Hope you enjoy my card.

Be sure to head over to Mary's blog to check out the other design team members projects.  You won't want to miss all the inspiration.

Christmas Card Blog Hop - Day 2

Hi Everyone....
And welcome to day 2 of the Christmas Card Blog Hop. If you just came across my blog and would like to start at the beginning go to Nicolettes at http://www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/. If you just came from Pams blog, then you are in the right place.
Hope you enjoy my card....

Your next stop is...Patricia- http://www.shortnscrappy.com/

Christmas Card Blog Hop - Day 1

Hi Everyone....
Welcome to the Christmas Card Blog Hop.  If you just came across my blog and would like to start at the beginning go to Nicolettes at www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com.  If you just came from Pams blog, then  you are in the right place.  I just love this time of year.  All the festivities, beautiful lights, music, crafty creativity...but most importantly...this is the time of year that we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Here is my project...I hope you enjoy.

Your next stop is: Patricia- http://www.shortnscrappy.com/

A Few Christmas Cards

Hi Everyone....
Here are a few Christmas Cards I made this weekend.  I just had the best time.  My mojo was on over drive LOL.  The beautiful stamp images came from my dear friend Mary's stamp line.  All of the sentiments came from the set called Holly Jolly.  I'm so blessed to be on her design team with all my wonderful design team sisters.  I hope you enjoy these cards.  Have a great week.
Susan

Happy Thanksgiving

Hi Everyone....
I want to wish all of you a blessed Thanksgiving.  I love this crafty community and I'm thankful for all of my wonderul friends.
Tomorrow we will be having my oldest son Scott and his wife over and my youngest son Michael.  We ran to the store tonight because I didn't think I had enough dessert and we thought we'd better buy a bigger turkey.  Better to have too much than not enough.  We're having turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn casserole, noodles, crescent rolls, cranberry sauce and for dessert we're having a pumpkin roll and cherry delight. 
Maybe I can talk my boys into putting up my tree ;o)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO MY WONDERFUL FRIENDS AND FAMILY

p.s. thank you to the person that posted this cute pic on FB...it's adorable :)

CardzTV "Just My Style" Challenge & First Design Team Post

Hi Everyone...
Today is our very first CardzTV Design Team challenge.  I'm so excited and blessed to be on Mary's design team and all the awesome ladies that have become my friends.  What an awesome and very talented group.  So...last Wednesday was the first time I ever tried CardzTV stamps and I will say... they stamped PERFECT the very first time.  I just love them.  Mary has really come up with a quality product that I highly recommend.  Here is my first challenge project using the "Encouraging Thoughts" stamp set.  Hope you enjoy and have a wonderful weekend and I hope everyone has a special Thanksgiving.
Susan

Don't forget to go check out my other design team sisters projects over at Mary's blog.

Also, Mary will will be choosing a winner from the challenge.

The prize is her awesome stamp set her "Thankful For You" stamp set.

Christmas Card using CardzTV stamps - Holly Jolly

Hello Everyone...
Here is a card I put together for Christmas.  I used CardzTV stamps called Holly Jolly.  They are so cute and stamp perfect the first time.  Hope you like...

Let It Snow Card using CardzTV Holly Jolly stamps

Hi Everyone...
Here is a card I made using the Holly Jolly stamps from CardzTV.  I just started using them and they good quality.  They stamp great the first time.  Stop my http://www.cardztvstamps.blogspot.com/ to check out all of Marys stamp sets.  Hope you enjoy.

GOOD NEWS!

Hi Everyone....
I am soooo excited!  I received some WONDERFUL NEWS this morning.  I have been selected to be on Mary's Design Team over at CardzTV.  Designing for Mary will just be so special.  She is one down to earth, sweet lady. 
Congratulations to all my new design team sisters.  I can't wait to get to know each and every one of you and I know we are going to have such a good time together.
Thank you so much Miss Mary for this opportunity...I'm super excited to get started.
Susan

Show Me Your Craftroom Blog Hop

Hi Everyone...
Welcome to itsmesusanp.blogspot.com and the Show Me Your Craftroom bloghop. Thank you for coming to my very first blog hop.  I wanted my first hop to be different and so instead of making a project, our projects were to show off our craftrooms. Have fun and enjoy.

WELCOME TO MY CRAFTROOM:

Here are some photos:

My Room



Entry




Carl's Corner



Gypsy, Cricut, Imagine and my punches



All my paper packs, Cricut Books, Buttons and more...

YOUR NEXT STOP IS CAROL

Blog Hop Line Up:
Susan - http://www.itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/
Carol - http://cardstockscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/
Jamie - http://jmecreations.blogspot.com/
Jeanine - http://scrappinwithjc.com/
Lisa - http://lisa-craft-blog.blogspot.com/
Courtney - http://keekerzcrafts.blogspot.com/
Heather - http://www.operationcricutdesign.blogspot.com/
Raven - http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/
Kassidy - http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/
Holly - http://hollys-hobbie.blogspot.com/
Linda - http://www.themomentsbylinda.com/
Liz - http://www.lizspaperloft.com/
Ellen - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/
Deb - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/

Show Me Your Craftroom Blog Hop Is TOMORROW...November 5th

Hi Everyone...
Be sure to join us tomorrow as we have all spiffied up our rooms...redecorated, painted, organized, etc.  Here is our wonderful line up of awesomely talented and creative ladies and now you can see where they hang their Cricut spatula and make their wonderful creations that inspire us all.  Can't wait to see all of you tomorrow.
Susan

Susan - http://www.itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/

Carol - http://cardstockscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/

Jamie - http://jmecreations.blogspot.com/

Jeanine - http://scrappinwithjc.com/

Lisa - http://lisa-craft-blog.blogspot.com/

Courtney - http://keekerzcrafts.blogspot.com/

Heather - http://www.operationcricutdesign.blogspot.com/

Raven - http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/

Kassidy - http://inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/

Holly - http://hollys-hobbie.blogspot.com/

Linda - http://www.themomentsbylinda.com/

Liz - http://www.lizspaperloft.com/

Ellen - http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

Deb - http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/

Last Minute Halloween Card

Hi Everyone...
I can finally sit at my desk chair because my back is feeling better...so here is a little Halloween card I made.  It would be perfect for a Cricutless challenge.  I used a dollar bin stamp from Michaels and did some heat embossing.  I think my little mummy turned out pretty cute.  I hope you like it. Happy Halloween.

Fall/Halloween Blog Hop

Hi Everyone...
I love this time of year.  The hayrides, caramel apples, cinnamon/apple scents in the air, the beautiful fall leaves.  It's my favorite.  Here is a little card I made using Simply Charmed.  I love this scarecrow.  He's so friendly...I don't think he'd scare anything away.  If you just came from visiting Lisa, then you're in the right place.  If you would like to start at the beginning, visit Nicolette for a complete blog hop line up.  Happy Fall Y'all.
Susan

Your next stop is Anita

A quick Halloween card

Hi Everyone....
Here is a quick Halloween card I put together last night.  I'm working hard on trying to be creative again.  Hope you like it.
Susan

Eyelet Outlet DT project

Good Morning Everyone...
Here is a little card I made for the Eyelet Outlet.  I hope you enjoy and have a wonderful weekend.
Susan

Wild & Fabulous Blog Hop

Welcome to ItsMeSusanP.blogspot.com and the WILD AND FABULOUS Blog Hop!!! Today we are sharing some super fun and super girly projects with you!
If you've come from visiting Jennifer thanks for hopping along!! If you're just visiting and would like to start from the beginning you can go to http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/. You will want to check out each blog for some great ideas and some sweet blog candy.

Your next stop is Nicole. Check it out and see what she has to show you today!!!

And here’s the order of the hop in case you need it along the way!
Kassidy- http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com/
Melanie- http://melaniemakes.blogspot.com/
Hailey- http://www.cricutcrazygurr.blogspot.com/
Cristi- http://scrappin5littlecupcakes.blogspot.com/
Ana- http://www.shortycreations.com/
Felicia- http://scrapperinthemaking.blogspot.com/
Jennifer- http://justdahling.blogspot.com/
Susan- http://itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/ <~~~ You Are Here
Nicole- http://teachdanz.blogspot.com/
Indira- http://www.craftyhomemade.blogspot.com/

Eyelet Outlet Projects

Hi Everyone...
Here are some design team projects I made for the Eyelet Outlet.