Friends Are Like Seashells

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Our weather yesterday was hot & humid!

Storms rolled thru around supper time.

We did not have anything too bad but some places got hit with crazy winds and downpours!

Today is to be a much nicer day and i'm hoping I do not need my ac on!

My card that I am sharing today is made with the Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set. This set is in the January- June Mini Catalog that has carried over into the Stampin Up! Annual Catalog. 

However, the DSP did not and is only available until the end of June.

This time I also used the Seashells 3D EF that arrived last week after being on backorder for weeks. It's beautiful and I know here I did not show much of it.

I hope soon to make more cards with this suite of products with my stamp girls.

Deb is all about the beachy things!

Card Details:

Stamps: Friends Are Like Seashells

Ink: Seaside Spray

Cardstock: Seaside Spray, So Saffron, Basic White, Sand & Sea DSP

Accessories: Tasteful Labels Dies, Seashells 3D EF, White Baker's Twine, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Super pretty card! I love the colors!

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My thoughts today...

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

Can't Thank You Enough

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

A hot & humid day is on tap with thunderstorms off & on all day!

I'm going to try to hide downstairs and do some stamping to pass the time.

Today I have a set of Thank You cards to share that I whipped up a few weeks ago for my card rack. They did not last long as my card lady needed a pack on her last order. This set was inspired by someone on a Facebook page I belong too and they use retired products.

Card Details:

Stamps: So Sentimental (retired)

Ink: Memento Black, White Craft Pad

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Basic White, Botanical Butterfly DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Brilliant Wings Dies, Layered Leaves 3D EF (retired), Highland Heather Ribbon (retired), Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I have so much retired stuff in my stash that pulling it out and using it again just makes me smile!

I used one of the Wonder Recipes for the card design.

Each piece of DSP measures 2x3 that are adhered on top of the embossed panel.

Any time you use an embossing folder it gives your card some nice texture!

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My thoughts today...

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

Happy Thoughts

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Yesterday turned out to be a cool, cloudy day which was fine with me after that hot & humid day on Sunday! 

Today is to be a warm sunny day!

 I have a set of cards to share that I made for on my card rack.

I always work ahead just incase my card lady needs anything last minute.

Card Details:

Stamps: Happy Thoughts

Ink: Highland Heather

Cardstock: Seaside Spray (retired), Basic White, Highland Heather, Hydrangea Hill DSP

Accessories: Tailor Made Tags Dies, Seaside Spray Metallic Ribbon (retired), Seaside Spray Faceted Dots (retired), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Lots of layers of this set but that paper is too pretty to not showcase it!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Butterfly Hello

 Hello & Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a nice weekend?!

It got hot & humid here!

Today they said we would only get to 68 degrees!

Big difference compared to yesterday when it got to 90!

Today I have a card to share made using a new stamp set called Sunny Sentiments.

Card Details:

Stamps: Sunny Sentiments

Ink: Highland Heather

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Basic White, Butterfly Bijou DSP (retired)

Accessories: Brilliant Wings Dies, Circle Layering Framelits, Painted Texture 3D EF, Rhinestones, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I made this card for myself to keep on hand.

I find here lately that I send lots of cards just to say hi!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have an amazing day!

~Wendy

Hydrangea Haven

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

It's been a hot weekend here in PA and today they said we will hit 90 degrees!

My ac was on all day yesterday and most likely will be again today.

First, I have an engagement card to share that I made for that recent card order.

My card lady requested 4 engagement cards so I am sharing the first one today...

I finally broke open my Hydrangea Haven stamp set and got it inked up!

I'm hoping to use it more now that summer weather is here.

Card Details:

Stamps: Hydrangea Haven, Love & Laughter (retired)

Ink: Memento Black, Highland Heather, Old Olive

Cardstock: Highland Heather, Basic White, Old Olive, Hydrangea Hill DSP

Accessories: Hydrangea Dies, Oval Layering Framelits (retired), In Color Jewels, Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I thought it looked a bit busy with that DSP and then a Hydrangea flower on top but my card lady loved it!

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My thoughts today...

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

Floral Retirement Card

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

Hope your weekend is off to a great start!

Today I am sharing a card that was made for my card rack.

It uses a mix of old & new SU products.

Card Details:

Stamps: Wild About Flowers (retired)

Ink: Highland Heather

Cardstock: Highland Heather, Basis White, Hand Penned DSP

Accessories: Oval Layering Framelits ( retired), Highland Heather Ribbon (retired), Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I left the paper do all the work again!

Quick & easy!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Hello There!

 Good Morning & Happy Friday!

It's a beautiful morning here in PA but it's to get warm again today!

This type of morning you wish you could bottle up!

I have a sweet card to share today that I made to send to a friend using the Sweet Strawberry set! I'm thrilled that it carried over into the new Stampin Up! catalog because it's so cute and absolutely perfect for this time of year when strawberries are coming into season!

I made this into a pocket card to I could tuck my tag into it.

Card Details:

Stamps: Sweet Strawberry

Ink: Poppy Parade, Garden Green

Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Poppy Parade, Basic White, Berry Delightful DSP (SAB 21)

Accessories: Strawberry Builder Punch, Tailor Made Tags Dies, Ornate Floral 3D EF, Corner Rounder Punch (retired), Bumble Bee Enamel Dots (retired), Blender Pen, White Baker's Twine, Poppy Parade Ribbon (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I think it's pretty sweet and looking forward to our local strawberry season!

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My thoughts today...

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

Happy Anniversary

 Good Morning & Happy Thursday!

Today is my daughter, Kelsey's 28th birthday!

How can she be 28 already?! 

She has made this mama super proud and is such a hard worker!

I love going to the restaurant and hearing her co workers and customers talk about her and compliment her on being a good worker.

She is always pleasant to people and has a big heart!

What more could a parent ask for?!

Happy Birthday, kiddo! 💗

So, today I have another Anniversary card to share that my card lady requested for her daughter. This one was a last minute call that will get delivered to her soon.

I pulled out some new Hand Penned DSP and got to work.

Card Details:

Stamps: Many Mates (retired)

Ink: Mint Macaron

Cardstock: Pale Papaya, Mint Macaron, Basic White, Hand Penned DSP

Accessories: Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Label Me Fancy Punch, Pale Papaya Ribbon, Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I kept this one simple since it was last minute.

I love when the DSP does all the work!

This entire suite is from the new Stampin Up! catalog and I can't wait to ink up the stamp set! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a terrific day!

~Wendy

Happy Anniversary

 Good Morning & Happy Wednesday!

Hope your week is going well!

Our weather here in Pennsylvania has been pretty delightful this week!

Last evening we got the bikes loaded up and went to the Rail Trail for a ride.

It was so peaceful and the perfect evening for it!

Today I have a set of Anniversary cards to share that were for my card lady.

She needed 2 packs of Anniversary cards on her last order.

This is the second pack...

Card Details:

Stamps: Many Mates (retired)

Ink: Poppy Parade

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Basic White, Poppy Parade, Pattern Party DSP

Accessories: Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Be Mine Stitched Framelits (retired), Pale Papaya Ribbon, In Color Jewels, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

She loved them!

That DSP is so pretty and definitely makes for a lovely Anniversary card!

Who wouldn't love getting one of these in the mail?!

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My thoughts today...

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

Handsomely Suited

 Good Morning & Happy Tuesday!

Today I have a card to share with you using the Handsomely Suited Bundle which was so fun to create!

I made this card for my card lady whom needed this for her son's birthday!

I have never used the tie from this stamp set until I made this and I really love the look of it! The sentiment comes from the same stamp set.

The Basic White panel under my sentiment I ran thru the Big Shot with the new Bark 3D EF. It reminds me of the retired Old World Map 3D EF that just retired.

I added some retired Pacific Point Enamel Dots to finish this.

I hope she likes this!

Card Details:

Stamps: Handsomely Suited

Ink: Pacific Point

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Basic White, Well Suited DSP

Accessories: Suit & Tie Dies, Bark 3D EF, Circle Layering Framelits, Pacific Point Enamel Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love this suite of products but not crazy on the bow ties that are in it.

I really don't know anyone who wears bow ties anymore!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

A Day of Remembering

 Hello & Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a nice weekend!

Saturday we got the bikes out for a quick ride on the Rail Trail!

It was a beautiful day and felt great to get out and soak up the sunshine.

Today has been a year since my Dad passed away.

I received a card in the mail from a friend that totally took me by surprise and brought me to tears that someone remembered.

This card is from my friend, Carol, and it is absolutely gorgeous!

While this past year has been difficult because of Covid and all the changes we've all had to go thru....it was even more difficult with his passing.

I was recently at my doctor for a checkup. 

Last year she put me on medication to help with my grief.

I knew the anniversary date was coming and wished I could have just crawled under a rock and not appear until the next day. My doctor suggested to me to not drown my sorrows on this day but rather to do something to celebrate & honor him. This has been sitting on my mind since then.

My Dad was a good man that has been thru many obstacles in his lifetime like polio at a young age and then prostate cancer later in life and heart issues.

He loved to travel and go on vacation!

He loved his kids & his grandkids all the same and I can say that he was my biggest fan (besides my husband) when it came to my cards & treats!

He loved having my treats to give to some of the neighborhood kids or friends at the local coffee hang out in the mornings! He usually requested them for every holiday and he is the one who found my card lady! 

So, today I plan to honor him and to always cherish the memories I have of him!

He will always be loved and dearly missed!!!

And Carol, thank you so much for the beautiful card but most of all for remembering! 💓

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My thoughts today...

~Wendy

Tasteful Touches Card Set

 Good Morning & Happy Saturday!

I almost said "Happy Sunday"! LOL

With Shawn having yesterday off and I am headed out for a quick haircut this morning.....it threw me off since I usually go for haircuts on Sunday mornings!

Anyways, I hope your having a great start to your weekend!

I have a set of Birthday cards to share today that my card lady requested.

It's not often she asks for masculine birthday cards so I try to keep them a bit neutral since she does not like anything with fishing, hunting or cars.

I usually use feathers on her masculine cards so I pulled out my Tasteful Touches stamp set and got to work!

These cards were designed just like the recent masculine card that we made at my last Stamp Day w/ Friends get together except I changed up the colors...

I used Crumb Cake & Soft Succulent inks & cardstocks on these and loved the outcome! So did my card lady!

Card Details:

Stamps: Tasteful Touches, Timeless Tulips (sentiment)

Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Succulent

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Soft Succulent, Basic White

Accessories: Tasteful Labels Dies, Champagne Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I think I like the softer look to these compared to the Night of Navy/Gray Granite combo I used on the last card like these!

Soft Succulent is a color that at first did not exist on my radar but it is slowly growing on me! It is a new In Color this year and will be around until 2023! It reminds me of Sage Shadow if you've been around the Stampin Up! world along time you may remember that color!

So, I hope you liked these cards & the colors I used!

They were fun to make!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & make it a great day no matter what you do!

~Wendy