Tools for Dad

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Today I have a 2 more Father's Day cards to share.

I made some of these last year and and put in a bin. As I was going thru my cards I found them and thought they were worth a blog post!

Card Details:

Stamps: Heartfelt Hello's (retired SAB 24), Trusty Tools (retired 2026)

Ink: Lost Lagoon

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Trusty Toolbox DSP (retired SAB 24)

Accessories: Trusty Tools Dies (retired 2026), Nested Essentials Dies, Rustic Metallic Adhesive Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Card Details:

Stamps: Trusty Tools (retired 2026)

Ink: Lost Lagoon

Cardstock: Smoky Slate, Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Trusty Toolbox DSP (retired SAB 24)

Accessories: Trusty Tools Dies (retired 2026), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Hung Up Cute Clips (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue 

Such fun cards for a tool loving Dad!

It feels so good to get some use out of this stamp set & papers....even if it is all retired now. 

I bet I have 4 packs of this paper that I unloaded in my last stamp supply sale. I hope it went to someone who will get alot of use out of it!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Big Deal Father's Day Card

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Hope your week is going smoothly! So far so good, here!

I've got another cool Father's Day card to share today! This one uses the retired Bistro Burger bundle from a few years ago!

Card Details:

Stamps: Bistro Burger

Ink: Memento Black, Garden Green, Crumb Cake, Copic Marker YG63, Stampin Blends- Crumb Cake, Real Red, Lemon Lime Twist, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Country Woods DSP (retired)

Accessories: Bistro Burger Dies (retired), Greetings of the Season Dies (retired), Crumb Cake Enamel Dots (retired), Vanilla/Pecan Pie Stitched Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I made this card for one of the kids to give Shawn for Father's Day since he loves hot peppers & burgers! This was a fun one to color!

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~Wendy

Airplane Father's Day

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

We have been having some lovely weather the past few days! I hope it continues because it helps to keep me motivated! Yesterday I got my chores finished, did some laundry & cooked supper so today I am thinking about pulling out my July 4th decorations atleast while I have the sunshine & energy! LOL Miss Bailee is doing great since Saturday so I really think it was the doggy treat that upset her belly because she hasn't had any since. 

I'm sharing another Father's Day card today. This one is a Fun Fold (Book Binding Card) that could also be used for a masculine birthday if you changed out the sentiment. It uses the Adventurous Sky bundle that retired in 2025. I haven't used it much since getting it. I really like the different prints & patterns in the DSP.

Card Details:

Stamps: Adventurous Sky (retired)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Take to the Sky DSP (retired)

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Mossy Meadow Twine (retired), Industrial Trinkets (retired), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love this style of fun fold, too!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Nailed It Father's Day

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Welcome to June!

When I think of June I think of Father's Day in the middle of this month. So, in honor of Father's Day coming in a few weeks I am going to share a few Father's Day cards that I made up. I always make sure I have some made for the kids to give Shawn.

This 1st one was made with a long retired set called Nailed It. Do you remember it?

Card Details:

Stamps: Nailed It (retired 2017)

Ink: Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Smoky Slate, Copic Marker- YR24

Cardstock: Delightful Dijon (retired In Color), Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Urban Underground Specialty DSP (retired 2017)

Accessories: Build It Framelits (retired 2017), Stylish Shapes Dies, Dimensioanls, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

That was such a great masculine bundle from back in the day!

Those are the kind of stamps sets that I will not part with. 

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~Wendy

Hello Spring Card Set

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Our plans yesterday took a turn when we woke up early in the morning because Miss Bailee was sick. Shawn did not go fishing and I didn't really do much. As the day went on she started to feel better and started eating again. A neighbor gave her a treat on her walk Friday evening and I suspect that is what gave her the upset tummy. Her body does not handle high fat foods & treats like it once did thanks to the pancreatitis. So now we have to be very careful of what she gets to eat. Let's hope today is a better day!

Yesterday as I was sitting around I found a set of cards on my computer that I haven't shared here. Yes, it's all things retired but since we pay top dollar for our stamps, dies, paper & inks I am going to use what is in my stash.

Card Details:

Stamps: Circle of Spring (retired 2015)

Ink: Just Jade (retired In Color)

Cardstock: Basic White, Just Jade, Flowers for Every Season DSP (retired 2020)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Square Layering Framelits (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Magenta Madness Enamel Dots (retired In Color), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I am using up this package of DSP. Not much left but a few scraps and maybe 4 whole 6x6 sheets.  I really wanted to send these out for the start of spring this year but I missed the bus on that! There's always next year!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Sunset Coast Anniversary

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

Today's card is made with the new bundle from the 2026 May- August Catalog called Sunset Coast. It was the 1st thing I ordered from this catalog because I loved the colors and patterns in the Scenic Coast DSP! This card will be going to some friends that are celebrating an anniversary in a few months and I know she loves lighthouses!

Card Details:

Stamps: Sunset Coast

Ink: Versamark

Cardstock: Azure Afternoon, Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Melon Mambo, Scenic Coast Specialty DSP

Accessories: Sunset Coast Dies, Lovely Arrangements Dies (Online Exclusives), White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Sunset Sparkle Sequins, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This is a beautiful bundle with many different dies and sentiment stamps.

The possibilities are endless with this one!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Natural Artistry

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

The start of a nice weekend here for a change. 

Shawn is so ready to get out and go fishing.

I'm not sure what's on my agenda.

Today I have a card to share that I made with a new stamp set from the Stampin Up Online Exclusives called Natural Artistry. I was intrigued with the distinktive images. I pulled out the peacock for this card. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Natural Artistry (Online Exclusives), Scalloped Wishes (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Cardstock: Pretty Peacock, Basic White, Nature's Walk DSP

Accessories: Beautifully Celebrated Dies (Spring Mini Catalog), Array of Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love how this one turned out and cannot wait to play more with this stamp set!

The seahorse in the set is beautiful!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Magnolia HB

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Hope your having a crafty week!

I have been trying to get crafty alittle bit each day when time allows.

Today's card uses some of the Magnolia Lane DSP that has been long retired. Birthday cards are another great seller for me so I made this one a birthday card.

Card Details:

Stamps: Happy Thoughts (retired Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Petal Pink, Basic White, Magnolia Lane DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Dainty Diamonds 3D EF (retired), Low Profile Mossy Meadow Sparkle Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Mossy Meadow Satin Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card uses just a few pieces of scrap DSP that was left in the package. 

I love how this one turned out!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Peaceful Sympathy

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Can you believe we are halfway thru the week! 

Today I have a sympathy card to share since these are usually my biggest seller. This one is For Sale on my card rack and it uses mostly all retired products.

Card Details:

Stamps: Prayers & Promises (retired Million Dollar Achiever Set), Sunshine Vibes (retired)

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Whisper White Diecut Tag (retired), Peaceful Garden DSP

Accessories: Hues of Blue Flowers (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

My tag is from a sheet of Whisper White diecut tags that were out years ago! I found them in my stash when I was cleaning things out a few months ago. I had 2 sheets of Whisper White and 2 sheets of Very Vanilla that you will be seeing alot of in the coming weeks. They are perfect for a quick card!

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~Wendy

Citrus Blooms Treat Boxes

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

The sun decided to shine yesterday from about supper time on so it turned out to be a nice day after all. We grilled steaks & chicken with some corn on the cob. Everyone was stuffed and ready for a nap after that but instead we leashed up the dogs (Miss Bailee & Sushi) and went for a walk. 

Today I have a sweet treat box to share made with a tutorial that Marisa from Kitchen Table Stamper created about 2 years ago. I always print out her project PDF's to use at a later time. Recently I found the Nonni's Lemon Biscotti at my local grocery store so I grabbed 2 boxes. Turned out they are REALLY good! LOL I saved a box to make some treats for a few friends.

Project Details:

Stamps: Citrus Blooms (retired 2025), Heartfelt (retired sentiment 2020)

Ink: Memento Black, Night of Navy, Stampin Blends-Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Copic Marker YG63

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Basic White, Mediterranean Blooms DSP (retired 2025)

Accessories: Citrus Blooms Dies (retired 2025), Stylish Shapes Dies, Tailor Made Tags Dies (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Daffodil Delight Stitched Ribbon (retired), Opal Rounds Assortment (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

 

These were so fun to make and sure to make a few friends smile!

Each box has 2 biscotti in! Yum!

Thanks again to Marisa for always sharing her creative works of art!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day ahead!

~Wendy

Memorial Day 2026

Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

No crafty post today as we are having a cookout this afternoon.

Our weather is still cool, cloudy & rainy. They say the sun may come out later but as thick as the clouds & fog are, we shall see. If you have any plans today I hope you have better weather! 

Happy Memorial Day! 

I'll see you all tomorrow!

~Wendy