Adorable Owls

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Another frigid day here in the Northeast! 

I am literally counting down the days till Spring!

Today I have a super cute card to share with you that I made for on my card rack for a child. I pulled out my Adorable Owls stamp set from SaleABRation 2023. It has never been inked and I felt it was time to change that. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Adorable Owls (retired SAB 2023)

Ink: Memento Black, Pool Party, Stampin Blends- Balmy Blue, Bermuda Bay (retired), Crumb Cake, Petal Pink

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Basic White, Pool Party, Dandy Designs DSP (retired SAB 2023)

Accessories: Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Hives 3D EF (retired), Pool Party Ribbon (retired), Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The inside says..."Have the funniest birthday ever!"

It is from Amuse. I did not take a picture of the inside.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by! Stay warm!

~Wendy

Dragonfly Garden Thank You

 Good Morning & Happy Wednesday!

Hope your week is going well so far!

I've had quite a few Stampin Up! orders from customers last week that I needed to buckle down and get some Thank You cards made. I have always sent my customers a card & a gift to show my appreciation. I have been pulling out retired sets and giving them some love recently. You should see my stamp area, I have stamp sets & papers laying around all over my table! Sometimes that is just how I create LOL I grabbed the Dragonfly Garden set along with the coordinating punch and got to work.

Card Details:

Stamps: Dragonfly Garden (retired)

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Bumble Bee (retired)

Cardstock: Bumble Bee (retired), Basic White, Dandy Garden DSP (retired)

Accessories: Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Dragonflies Punch (retired), Mossy Meadow Gems (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I left this set out to use for more cards. I have also been working on some card kits to start having Stamp Day w/ Friends get togethers again! It's alot of work but the girls really look forward to it.

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My thoughts today....

I'm ready for some warmer weather as it's been really, really cold here!

They say more cold & snow is coming...

Thanks for stopping by! Stay warm!

~Wendy

2025 Calendars Pt 2

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

I'm alittle late at updating my blog today! The day kinda got away from me and now that I finally sat down to relax I remembered that I needed to get it done!

Anyways, so here is the last 6 months...

September has 2 different prints as I did not have enough coffee cups in the Lost Lagoon or the Calypso Coral color, so I did 4 of each.

I used a variety of stamps, cardstock & embellishments on these. Some current and some retired but it always feels good to use up the older stuff. If you need to know anything specific on these please let me a comment and I will get back to you right away!

Also my calendars are from Taylored Expressions. I picked those up at a local stamp store back in July. These are the tear off pages.

Hope you enjoyed seeing my 2025 calendars this year. They kept me busy for about 2 weeks in which my hands are still hurting. I'm not sure that I will make these next year. They are ALOT of work but they are so cool and everyone loves them. I have been making these since 2010 as I have saved all of them over the years. 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

2025 Calendars

 Hello & Happy Monday!

I've got another busy day ahead with lots of chores and Miss Bailee goes to Doggy Day Spa this afternoon. The place where we take her has made the decision to not open on Saturdays anymore. I'm not quite sure how this is going to pan out in the coming months with Shawn having to leave work mid day to take her & then pick her up on the way home.  We talked about possibly taking her somewhere else but decided for now to stay where we go. Bailee has only ever been groomed by this one lady who does an amazing job with her. Bailee is 13 years old and I really do not want to take her elsewhere at this point, so we will see. 

I said today I would share my 2025 calendars and I have the first 6 months to show you...

I'm not going to list all the stamps, ink & papers I used on these but if you have any questions please feel free to shoot me a comment and i'll get back to you right away!

I am so pleased with each month and actually enjoyed making them!

It was a task to make sure I had enough papers for 8 calendars which I did manage.

Hope you will enjoy seeing them and stop back tomorrow to see the last 6 months.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & make it a great day!
~Wendy

Label Love

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Today I have a quick card to share that I made for on the card rack using everything retired.

The paper is called Oh, So Umbre which was a SaleABRation offering back in 2021. I have almost a full package of this so I need to find ways to use it up. This sheet is Bermuda Bay which has been retired maybe 2 years now. The other colors in the pack are Rococo Rose (also retired), Granny Apple Green & Blackberry Bliss. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Label Love

Ink: Bermuda Bay

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Basic White, Oh, So Umbre DSP (retired SAB 21)

Accessories: Artisan Label Punch (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Charming Duck Pond

 Good Morning & Happy Saturday!

Welp, you guessed it....we had more snow!

By the time I got up this morning it was already done snowing and left us with maybe 1.5 inches of the fresh fluffy stuff. Shawn just went out to start shoveling and I am headed to get my day started as soon as I am finished here.

Today is my very good friend, Deb's birthday! Happy Birthday!!! 

This is the card I made to send to her. I doubt she gets it until today or Monday since there was no postal service on Thursday due to the death of President Jimmy Carter. On this card I used the Lily Pond Lane DSP to create a fun card! Now mind you, I have had this paper for months and just now cracked it open and found how adorable it is!

Card Details:

Stamps: Charming Duck Pond

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Basic White, Lily Pond Lane DSP

Accessories: Charming Duck Pond Dies, Greetings of the Season Dies, Pretty in Pink Ribbon, Pretty in Pink Shimmer Dots, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

My friend, Deb is not your average girly girl so I hope she doesn't mind all the pretty pink on this card. I thought she would love the diecut duck though! Either way, I hope she has a great birthday!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day ahead!

~Wendy

Masculine HB

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

Another very cold day is on tap here in the northeast with snowing coming in tonight into tomorrow morning. Can you tell I am over winter? I love cooler weather but this 20 degrees with wind chills for a high temps is not for this girl! I think I am going to invest in long johns! LOL

Anyways, today I have a masculine card to share that was made with the Wanted to Say Dies which I tend to use alot for cards if I do not know who the recipient is. Usually Audrey will let me know if the person has a favorite hobby or activity but when she does not know then I turn to using these dies.

Card Details:

Stamps: none

Ink: none

Cardstock: Pecan Pie, Very Vanilla, Let's Go Fishing DSP (retired)

Accessories: Wanted to Say Dies, Countryside Corners Dies, Metal Plate 3D EF, Pecan Pie Enamel Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

So many fun things used on this card especially that cool embossing folder!

I don't use it enough! Story of my life!

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My thoughts today...

That meme just cracks me up!

But, YES winter....please STOP IT!

Thanks for stopping by & stay warm!

~Wendy

Happy Anniversary

 Good Morning & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Hope your week is going well! 

It's quite cold & blustery here in south central Pennsylvania this morning. There have been no walks this past week since it got extremely cold. I am surely missing them! Hope your doing all you can to stay warm & healthy.

Today I have a busy day ahead as I have several different projects going on at one time. I have a quick card to share with you today that I made sometime last winter. It uses a mix of Stampin Up products that I will list at the bottom.

Card Details:

Stamps: Love For You (retired)

Ink: Blackberry Bliss

Cardstock: Blackberry Bliss, Melon Mambo, Bashful Blue, Basic White, Plaid Tidings DSP (retired)

Accessories: Basics 3D EF (retired), Be Mine Stitched Framelits (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Glossy Dots Assortment, White Glittered Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I am headed to the kitchen today to make a pot of Chicken Corn Noodle soup for supper tonight....it is sure to warm the soul and just perfect for these COLD winter days!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Campology HB

 Good Morning & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Today I have a masculine card to share that I made months ago and just found it in my card files! I forgot to share it back when it was made so i'm sharing it now. It uses a retired stamp set called Campology.

Card Details:

Stamps: Campology (retired), Under The Moon (sentiment)

Ink: Early Espresso

Cardstock: Sahara Sand (retired), Early Espresso, He's the Man DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Rustic Metallic Adhesive Backed Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card sold to my friend and she used it in one of her Christmas gifts. I'm glad it went to a good home and the recipient will enjoy it! For now I really need to work on building up my masculine card stash as that occasion got hit pretty hard on my card rack this season. I have plenty of masculine stamps so it will be fun!

Yesterday it was so bitterly cold out and today is much of the same. The winds are terrible! I spent the afternoon at my stamp table just playing with what I wanted. I made a variety of cards that I can't wait to share here. Next week I will be sharing my 2025 calendars so please stay tuned for that! I love how they turned out!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay warm!

~Wendy

New Years Cards

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

We got about 4 inches of snow yesterday but as cold as it is it will most likely be sticking around awhile. 

Today I want to share with you a set of cards I made for on the card rack for New Years.

Card Details:

Stamps: Throughout the Year (retired), Light the Sky (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Basic Black Archival (retired), Versamark

Cardstock: Brushed Gold Card & Envelopes, Basic White, Gold Foil Paper, Patterned Paper from Michael's

Accessories: Tailored Made Tags Dies (retired), Festive Pearls (retired), Gold Trim, Gold EP, Heat Gun, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Sadly, the new year came and went and these cards are still sitting on my card rack. 

I may send them out even though we are almost a week into it. I don't think anyone would mind. Hope your new year is off to a great start!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Winterly Birthday Set

 Hello & Happy Monday!

We've got a snow day ahead! The snow has been falling here since about 4 am and looks like to continue into this evening. Going to be a coffee kind of day to stay warm! I got my 2025 calendars finished yesterday!! YAY! Once I get them photographed I will share them here. 

Today I have a set of cards I made for Audrey in her last order and I think these are perfect to share on a snow day!

Card Details:

Stamps: Everyday Greetings & Greetings of the Season (both Online Exclusives)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Basic White, Nests of Winter DSP

Accessories: Winterly Tree Tops Dies, Greetings of the Season Dies, Deckled Rectangle Dies, Cherry Cobbler/Gold Ribbon, Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The Pool Party snowy print is from the Nests of Winter DSP and the pretty birds are diecut from another sheet of the same paper pack. These are the perfect card for those cold & snowy January birthdays, don't you think?

I really like these and so did Audrey!

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My thoughts today...

Unfortunately! How many days till spring?

Thanks for stopping by & stay warm!

~Wendy