Happy Jacks

 Happy Fri-YAY, Friends!

I am so looking forward to the weekend!!

Tomorrow we are having a Halloween Day with Kelsey that we've been planning for a few weeks now. We got a Halloween puzzle to put together and making a pot of chili to eat throughout the day. We also got Halloween pj's to lounge around in, then tomorrow night is the new Halloween movie on the Hallmark Channel that we are excited to see! I picked up all kinds of junk food which is something I don't eat too often but this weekend we are making an exception. LOL Not sure how that will go being that today is injection day for me. I guess it depends how much it curbs my appetite but I am planning on having the chili and cornbread! YUM! I will share pictures one day next week!

Today I have a Halloween card to share that was made with stuff that is in my stash. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Festive Corners (retired)

Ink: Memento Black, Pumpkin Pie

Cardstock: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Spooky Night DSP (retired)

Accessories: Patterned Pumpkins Thinlits (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Halloween Night Twine (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Those cute jack o'lanterns are from the Spooky Night DSP from 2017 and are diecut directly from the paper. I'm sure next Halloween season you will be seeing more of those jack o'lanterns since I had 3 packages of that DSP to use up. I'm slowly getting there!

That's all for now!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Eat, Drink & Be Scary

 Good Morning & Happy Thursday, Friends!

I have a busy day ahead as I am having the girls over this morning for a Stamp Day w/ Friends get together! Can't wait to see them!

Today's card is a Halloween card that I made for on the card rack. I used a mix of stuff of it which I will list under the pictures.

Card Details:

Stamps: Fright Night (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Old Olive

Cardstock: Old Olive, Basic White, Cute Halloween DSP (retired)

Accessories: Spooky Halloween Dies (Online Exclusives), Fright Night Dies (Online Exclusives), Stylish Scroll EF (retired), Old Olive Ribbon (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

That's all for now!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!
~Wendy

Gallery Blooms HB

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

It's a rainy morning here in south central Pennsylvania. No complaining from me since we really need the rain. It's been a dust bowl around here. So far this morning it's on the warm side but that is all going to change this afternoon as a cold front is coming in with much cooler temperatures. I noticed yesterday that the breeze was really blowing the leaves off the trees. Tis the season, right?

Today I have a pretty birthday card to share with you from the Gallery Blooms stamp set. I love that big ole flower in the set and always gravitate to use it. Take a look...

Card Details:

Stamps: Gallery Blooms, Simply Said 

Ink: Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Soft Seafoam, Cloud Cover

Cardstock: Cloud Cover, Basic White, Floral Charm DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Gallery Blooms Dies, Eyelet 3D EF, Neutral Matte Dots (Online Exclusives), Linen Thread, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Cloud Cover is a new In Color this year and one that I have barely touched. 

It's an odd blue-ish gray but it is very pretty! Reminds me of an old Stampin Up! color, Bordering Blue.

Last evening I delivered another card order to Audrey and picked up the basket of Halloween treats. There was only 3 M&M Sticks left! That was a pleasant surprise! 

It's always great to sit & visit with her! She looked great, too!

Today I have to get the finishing touches done for my Stamp Day w/Friends get together that I am having tomorrow morning. I cannot wait to see my friends and make some cards! WooHoo!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Regal Flora

 Good Morning & Happy Tuesday, Friends!!

Today I am sharing some cards I made over the summer months with a retired bundle from the 2024 Stampin Up! Holiday Mini Catalog called Regal Flora. This set was a favorite of mine and I still enjoy pulling it out & inking it up! Even though this set was in the Holiday Catalog it's not really holiday related. Regal Winter is the name of the DSP that was in this suite of products and that gives me winter feels but again not holiday related. I have 3 cards to show you. The first one was for a wedding that Audrey requested and the second one was for my stash and the third one is another wedding card for Audrey that she asked for yesterday. She wanted it to be the same design as the first...

Card Details:

Stamps: Regal Flora (retired), Occasional Quotes (retired)

Ink: Powder Pink (retired In Color), Lemon Lolly, Soft Seafoam

Cardstock: Powder Pink (retired In Color), Basic White

Accessories: Regal Flora Dies (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Lemon Lolly Enamel Dots (retired), Lemon Lolly Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Card Details:

Stamps: Regal Flora (retired), Mixed Labels (retired Online Exclusives)

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Fresh Freesia, Shaded Spruce

Cardstock: Blackberry Bliss, Fresh Freesia, Basic White, Regal Winter DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stitched Nested Dies (retired) Dashing Designs 3D EF (retired), Mixed Labels Dies (retired Online Exclusives), Fresh Freesia Sequins (retired SAB 25), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Card Details:

Stamps: Regal Flora (retired), Occasional Quotes (retired)

Ink: Pretty in Pink (In Color), Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink (In Color), Basic White

Accessories: Regal Flora Dies (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF, Daffodil Delight Ribbon (retired), Pretty in Pink In Color Shimmer Gems (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It's the same design as the 1st card but I used different colors.

I think they all turned out quite lovely!  

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!
~Wendy

Square Thank You Cards

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Today I wanted to share with you a few Thank You cards that I made for Audrey recently.

For about the last year she has changed up her card orders to mostly this style and most without sayings so she can use them for a variety of occasions. Before her local Hallmark Card Store closed she use to purchase blank cards that had just a square on the front with different patterns on it. One day she asked me if I could replicate that on her cards. The cards I am sharing today have been made for her and she asked for Thank You to be on them. Her birthday was recently and she was showered with so many cards & gifts that she wanted to send each person a Thank You card....

I used a variety of stamp sets & Designer Series Papers on these. I did not list them but if you need to know just let me a comment and i'll list the details.

I will also share the cards that she requested without sayings later this week. 

I don't mind making this type for her. It's actually quicker and without all the fuss.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great start to your week!

~Wendy

Christmas Tags & More Pocket Card

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Hope your weekend is going well!

We got all our chores done yesterday so today will be a bit of a relaxation day since football is on at noon. Our Baltimore Ravens haven't been doing so great so I will probably watch and craft at the same time.

Today I want to share with you a card that I made using the Christmas Tags & More Kit from the 2025 Stampin Up! Holiday Mini Catalog. This caught my eye from the start and was in my original preorder. Once my order arrived I put it away and kinda forgot about it until I looked thru the catalog which reminded me of it. I played with it one day last week and made this card. I was on a roll with making Christmas Gift Card Holders but this one I left blank for now.

Card Details:

Stamps: none

Ink: none

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Garden Green, Basic White, Christmas Tags & More Specialty DSP, Greetings For You Ephemera Pack

Accessories: Low Profile Dots (Online Exclusives), Real Red Shimmer Ribbon, Gold Twine (retired), Hand Held Hole Punch (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Everything but the cardstock & sentiments come in the Christmas Tags & More Specialty DSP and this pack is loaded with pretty designer series paper images. The sentiment is from the Greetings For You Ephemera Pack which is also loaded with different sentiments! Also this pack is adhesive back which makes for creating cards really quick! I am loving this entire combo of products! I have made a few quick Christmas gift cards holders so far which I will share soon! Check out the Stampin Up! 2025 Holiday Mini Catalog if your interested in this! If you have a busy life and need to create cards, gift cards or gifts for the upcoming holiday...these are the products for you!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a terrific day!
~Wendy

More Pumpkin Spice

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

A busy day ahead as we are getting things ready for the winter months. The AC units are coming out of the windows today and i'm cleaning the windows and putting my candles back in. There are so many houses in my neighborhood that have candles in their windows and I love the cozy, warm look of it. Later today then we are making a trip to Hobby Lobby. Shawn has been buying his vinyl there for his Cricut and of course I will be browsing the aisles of Christmas stuff that have already hit stores. I don't need anything but I like to look and get idea's! Anyone else do that??

I have another Pumpkin Spice card to share today! I have been playing around with the More Than Autumn bundle the last few days since I did not get much use from it last year. I am loving it and if your interested in it it is still available on the Last Chance list!

Card Details:

Stamps: More Than Autumn

Ink: Memento Black, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Stampin Blends-Calypso Coral, Pumpkin Pie 

Cardstock: Basic White, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Timeless Plaid DSP

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, More Than Autumn Dies, Linen Thread, Calypso Coral Shimmer Gems (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I have been enjoying this set and have moved on now to using it for some holiday cards!

Can't wait to share them!

Ok, I need to get my butt moving! Lots to accomplish today!

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My thoughts today...

Even Charlie Brown is loving the Pumpkin Spice Latte! 

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

More Than Autumn Pumpkin Spice

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY, Friends!

So glad the weekend is upon us!

Ryan & I both are feeling so much better and improving a little each day!

My blisters have now turned to scabs and my pain has lessoned. So, that's a plus!

Today I have another More Than Autumn card to share with you! 

I made this one to send to Kelsey as soon as I get it addressed. LOL I am still a bit behind. 

Card Details:

Stamps: More Than Autumn

Ink: Memento Black, Pumpkin Pie, Stampin Blends-Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Basic White, Iconic Celebrations DSP (retired Online Exclusives)

Accessories: More Than Autumn Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Gathering Leaves EF, Low Profile Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

She is my pumpkin spice partner in crime so I know she will love this and hopefully it will make her day!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Pumpkin Spice Season Has Arrived!!!

 Good Morning & Happy Thursday, Friends!

We've had a chill in the air and a taste of Fall here in PA. 

Pumpkin Spice Season has finally arrived! Lately I have been playing with the More Than Autumn bundle and trying to get some Fall cards made. This set was available last year and it is now on the Last Chance list if your interested in it. It's a fun set and a really great one to have in your collection!

Card Details:

Stamps: More Than Autumn

Ink: Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Pecan Pie, Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, Pumpkin Pie

Cardstock: Pecan Pie, Calypso Coral, Basic White, A Little Latte DSP (retired Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Perennial Postage Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, More Than Autumn Dies, Calypso Coral Shimmer Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I hope to start getting my Fall cards addressed and out in the mail!

I'm so behind.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Baby Cards

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends! 

And welcome to a new month!

Today I just wanted to say that all is better in the Aungst Pad.

Miss Bailee finally decided around lunch time to eat. She didn't seem sick so maybe she sensed that Ryan & I are were not feeling good. Ryan looked so much better when he got up yesterday! His cough is sounding better, too, so I hope he's on the mend! And today I am feeling much better as well. The medicine they gave me for the Shingles is still giving me a headache but it's definitely working. My blisters have popped and are starting to scab up. Still hurts like the dickens but I think we are getting there and for that I am grateful that my doctor was on top of it. Speaking of my doctor, she is a Physician's Assistant but she is always very thorough and takes good care of me. I have a Thank You card here that I made for her that will be going out into the mail soon to her to let her know I appreciate all that she does for me and always goes above & beyond! 

So let's get to my card....

My card rack has been lacking on baby cards. Audrey seems to buy them left & right and I do not make that type of card usually unless I am asked. I am also limited on baby stamps. Recently, I was at L&L Rubber Stamps and found this pretty baby paper that I picked up. It's so cute and I knew all I needed to do was add a sentiment to it to make quick cards. This is what I made so far with it...

Card Details:

Stamps: Punch Party (retired SAB 2021)

Ink: Pecan Pie, Night of Navy

Cardstock: Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Night of Navy, Balmy Blue. Basic White, Echo Park (Baby on Board)

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Petal Pink Low Profile Dots, Cloud Cover Muted Palette Dots, Petal Pink Scalloped Ribbon, Balmy Blue Sheer Ribbon, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Quick & easy is what I was going for and they turned out super sweet!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day ahead!

~Wendy

Thanksgiving Season

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

I have a quick update for you today then I am headed back to my bed for a bit.

When it rains, it pours around the Aungst Pad. I say that because today 3 of us are under the weather. Miss Bailee has not ate anything yet today for some reason. She seems ok. Shawn had Ryan to Urgent Care last evening as he has had a cold since last Monday. It took some fancy talking to get him to go get checked because he steers clear of doctors! He seen more doctors in his life than one should have too so I totally get that he does not like to go. Anyways, he was diagnosed with an Upper Respiratory Infection. Came home with antibiotics and an inhaler for his cough. And me, well I did not see this coming but I did get in to see my doctor yesterday afternoon and I have been diagnosed with Shingles! Not a spider bite like I thought. She quickly got me started on meds but they are making me super nauseous. My pain/burning feeling seems to be thru the roof today and feels like it's spreading to my chest even though I have no rash there. Fun times I tell ya! Lucky for Shawn...he is still able to leave the house & go to work to let us sick ones fend for ourselves! LOL

Quick card today...

Card Details:

Stamps: Morningstar Stamps

Ink: Early Espresso

Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Groovy Guava (retired), Crumb Cake, Calypso Coral, Basic White, Gold Foil, Timeless Plaid DSP

Accessories: Gather Leaves Dies (retired), Fancy Fan EF (retired), Spotlight on Nature Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon (retired), Gold Twine, Flat Gold Nailheads -Stampendous), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Another card for the Thanksgiving holiday!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy