Brightest Glow Merry Christmas

 Good Morning & Happy Monday!

I hope you had a nice weekend!

Our weather yesterday turned out to be super fabulous and much of the same continues into today! The AC is off and the windows are open! I just love it!

Today is the last day of July which means this is the last card I have to share with you for Christmas in July. I pulled out the Brightest Glow bundle since it has carried over in the Annual Catalog and I love the fonts in the sayings!

Card Details:

Stamps: Brightest Glow

Ink: Evening Evergreen (retired)

Cardstock: Evening Evergreen (retired), Soft Succulent (retired), Basic White, Fitting Florets DSP (retired)

Accessories: Labels Aglow Dies, Wintry 3D EF (retired), White Glittered Ribbon, Iridescent Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These are simple and I kept them flat for easy mailing!

So, last week us demonstrators got to see the 2023 Sept-December Mini Catalog aka Holiday Mini and it does not disappoint! I have picked out my favorites and got my list ready to order. 

It's so exciting to see what is coming! Lots of amazing fun stuff...Halloween, Fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas and even New Years! It's always my favorite catty of the year!

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My thoughts today...

It's going to be one of those kind of days!

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

One Horse Open Sleigh SAS

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

Today I have the last card to share from the One Horse Open Sleigh Stamp A Stack that I participated in recently. This is such a wonderful bundle of products that Stampin Up! brought out for the July Online Exclusives. I am looking forward to using it more as we get closer to the holiday season!

Here is card #3...

Card Details:

Stamps: Horse & Sleigh, Sketched Plaid Background

Ink: Versamark, Memento Black, Early Espresso, Stampin Blends-Real Red, Wild Wheat, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pebbled Path, Medium-Light Skin Tone 800

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Real Red, Basic White, One Horse Open Sleigh DSP

Accessories: Horse & Sleigh Dies, Deckled Rectangle Dies, He's All That Dies, Festive Pearls, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

And here is a picture of all 3 cards from the Stamp A Stack.

So much fun! Thank you, Marisa for offering this awesome card class! 

I hope you enjoyed seeing these One Horse Open Sleigh Christmas cards for the last week of Christmas in July! Tomorrow is the last day of July and I have one more card to share so I hope you will stop back!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

One Horse Open Sleigh SAS

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

I hope your staying cool!

Today I am sharing card #2 of the One Horse Open Sleigh Stamp A Stack that I participated in. This is helping to build up my Christmas card stash! All I need to do is address the envelopes and get them ready to mail out once it gets closer to Christmas.

Card Details:

Stamps: Horse & Sleigh, Sketched Plaid

Ink: Early Espresso, Versamark, Stampin Blends-Real Red, Wild Wheat, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pebbled Path

Cardstock: Pecan Pie, Lost Lagoon, Crumb Cake, One Horse Open Sleigh DSP

Accessories: Timber 3D EF, Nested Essentials Dies, Horse & Sleigh Dies, Festive Pearls, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love these cards!

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My thoughts today...

One Horse Open Sleigh SAS

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

Do you have any plans for the weekend? 

It's to be another hot & humid day here in south central PA. We had a thunderstorm roll thru last evening which made it feel worse outside. Today & tomorrow is to be much of the same so I am trying to keep cool by getting ahead on Christmas cards! 

Today I am sharing a card that is from the recent Stamp A Stack that I purchased from Kitchen Table Stamper. I sat last Saturday morning and put them together. I had ordered the One Horse Open Sleigh Bundle the beginning of July when the new Online Exclusives came out and then I seen she was going to do a Christmas in July Stamp A Stack! That was right up my alley! Beautiful cards and what fabulous designs!

Here is card #1 which I made 2 of...

Card Details:

Stamps: Horse & Sleigh, Sketched Plaid Background

Ink: Old Olive, Early Espresso, Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Gray Granite, Smoky Slate, Pecan Pie, Lost Lagoon

Cardstock: Old Olive, Lost Lagoon, Crumb Cake, Basic White, One Horse Open Sleigh DSP

Accessories: Timber 3D EF, Horse & Sleigh Dies, Festive Pearls, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I have seen so many cool things made with this bundle and I realized that I did not have anything like this in my stash so I had to get it! I thought at one time I had a horse & sleigh set but after looking....sadly I did not. I am trying to be a bit more picky about my stamp selections since I do have so much. The horse & sleigh images are alot to color but I try not to do it all in one shot. Thanks again, Marisa...I just love how they turned out!

Stay tuned as I will have another Horse & Sleigh card to share tomorrow!

Yesterday, Kelsey & I finished up the Christmas puzzle I started on Wednesday.

It was so fun and I do enjoy doing them with her when she takes the time to help.

Here is the picture....

Shawn got me a big white board to lay on the table to help keep all my pieces together. It was a big help and when it was time to eat I just picked up the board and carried it to the living room. This puzzle was a 1000 pieces. I do have a 2000 piece puzzle that I have not opened yet. I hope it fits within my board! LOL I will probably pull that out closer to Fall.

That is all for today!

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My thoughts today...

Yes we do!

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day....stay cool, too!

I'll see you tomorrow!

~Wendy

Have A Hoot Christmas

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

I hope your all staying cool! 

Today we are to get some brutal heat & humidity which is to last into the weekend.

I broke out another Christmas puzzle yesterday that I have about 3/4 finished. When I get it finished I will share a picture here with you. 

With it being so hot out I am trying to stay cool with Christmas on my mind! We only have a few more days of holiday movies on the Hallmark Channel that I have been watching. I saw one last evening that I never saw before that was so good called Cranberry Christmas. It's a reminder to slow down in life and make time for what really matters in our lives. With most people being glued to their phones all the time I always say that one day your gonna look up and what is around you will be gone. Put your phones down, enjoy the ones you love and be present! Most people learn this the hard way and often times it's too late. So, this movie did have a wonderful story behind it and I hope to watch it again over the holiday season.

Anyways, I have another Christmas card to share with you today. I have been pulling out some old sets that needed dusting off and this set is just the cutest. Have A Hoot...do you remember this one from a few years ago?

Card Details:

Stamps: Have A Hoot (retired), Peaceful Boughs (retired)

Ink: Memento Black, Garden Green, Stampin Blends-Soft Suede, Shaded Spruce, Granny Apple Green, Real Red

Cardstock: Garden Green, Basic White, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede (retired), Poinsettia Place DSP (retired)

Accessories: Beautiful Boughs Dies (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Gold Ribbon (from stash), Festive Pearls, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It always makes my heart happy to pull out the retired goodies and breathe new life into them! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay cool wherever you are!

See you tomorrow!

~Wendy

Spruced Up Merry Christmas

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Today I have another Christmas in July card to share with you!

This one is a semi case that I just loved and wanted to make since I already had all the supplies needed. These cards use the retired Spruced Up Bundle that was out in the 2022 Holiday Catalog. 

Marisa from Kitchen Table Stamper made this card last year as part of her Shortcut Sketches Series that she does. This is Shortcut Sketch #2. I love how it showcases all the different strips of DSP.

Card Details:

Stamps: Spruced Up (retired), Framed & Festive (retired inside saying)

Ink: Pool Party, Garden Green, Real Red

Cardstock: Pool Party, Basic White, Sweetest Christmas DSP (retired)

Accessories: Spruced Up Outlines Dies (retired), Handmade Tag Punch, Whimsical Woodland 3D EF (retired), Pool Party Ribbon, Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I had so much fun making this set of cards!

I am getting quite the pile of holiday cards by using what I already have in my stash.

Who knows, maybe this year I will not have to purchase anything more! 

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My thoughts today...

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

Cottage Wreath Christmas Cards

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

I am way late getting a post up today...so sorry!

I have a few cards to whip up this afternoon for Audrey and I forgot all about the blog.

Once I got her cards finished I got my Christmas cards photographed and then I had to wait until I got my supper in the oven to update the blog.

Now I have 30 minutes free before Shawn gets in the door & time to eat.

I am continuing my Christmas in July series today and since us demonstrators have not seen the holiday mini yet, I pulled out a set that carried over from last Christmas. Cottage Wreath was a favorite of mine....perfect for Christmas or anytime of the year!

I just love this set!

Card Details:

Stamps: Cottage Wreath

Ink: Pear Pizzazz (retired), Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Pear Pizzazz (retired), Basic White, Heartwarming Hugs DSP (retired)

Accessories: Country Wreath Dies, Pretty Pillow Box Dies (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Square Layering Framelits (retired), White Glittered Ribbon, Iridescent Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Only thing popped up on these cards is the little tag which makes for easier mailing!

The Heartwarming Hugs DSP is long retired and I have 2 packs of it that needs used up. Perfect traditional colors for Christmas, don't ya think?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay cool!

~Wendy

Penguin Place Stamp A Stack

 Hello & Happy Monday!

It's the beginning of a new week....hope it's off to a good start!

I said that this last week of July that I would share some Christmas cards to celebrate Christmas in July. Last year I did the entire month of July but this year it got away from me. 

Today I have 3 Christmas cards that I made recently from a Stamp A Stack that I have wanted to do. Kitchen Table Stamper had this SAS a few years ago and I finally sat down and got them made. I only made one card in each design...

These were so fun to create and will definitely help with getting my holiday cards made this year!

Card Details:

Stamps: Penguin Place (retired), Knit Together Background (retired)

Ink: Basic Black Archival (retired), Pumpkin Pie, Fresh Freesia, Just Jade (retired), Misty Moonlight, Soft Seafoam, Soft Suede (retired)

Cardstock: Just Jade, Soft Seafoam, Basic White, Misty Moonlight, Penguin Playmates DSP (SAB 21 retired)

Accessories: Penguin Builder Punch (retired), Hippo & Friends Dies (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Tree Punch (retired), Greenery EF (retired), Misty Moonlight & Just Jade Ribbon (retired), In Color Enamel Dots (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I used lots of retired products which helps me to use up my stash! 

I love how they turned out!

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My thoughts today...

I have been watching lots of Christmas movies on the Hallmark Channel these last few weeks but it all ends next Monday 7/31. Holiday movies won't return until October then. I'm going to enjoy them while there here!

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Butterfly Cards

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

I hope your enjoying the weekend!

Our weather is so nice and it gave us a chance to turn the AC off to catch a breather before more hot & humid weather appears this week.

Yesterday I sat and worked on a Christmas Stamp A Stack that I purchased. I love how they turned out and will share them later this week. For this last week of July I am sharing some Christmas in July so stay tuned!

Today I have a set of cards to share that I made for Audrey. She requested a pack of cards with butterflies without a saying. I pulled out some retired things and got to work!

Card Details:

Stamps: none

Ink: none

Cardstock: Parakeet Party, Calypso Coral, Basic White, Butterfly Kisses DSP (retired)

Accessories: Build A Butterfly Dies (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This set of cards turned out pretty nice! 

I hope they aren't too bright for Audrey!

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My thoughts today...

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

Handmade Hugs

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

This morning we woke up to a bit cooler temps compared to what we have been dealing with since the end of June. Almost feels refreshing with a light breeze coming from the north. I turned the AC off and opened a few windows and it feels so nice.

Thursday I had a chance to play at my stamp table and pulled out some new stamps that I have had but did not get the chance to use them. I do many cards for Audrey each month and when I order stamps I always keep her in mind and what she would request. Lately she has just been asking for plain cards with no saying, no ribbon and no fun embellishments and I find this a challenge. Stampin Up gives us so many amazing stamps and lately I don't feel like I get to ink many of them up because she requests plain cards. So I am still trying to use them for myself or in my Stamp Day w Friends get togethers. The card I am sharing today is one that I will use or put on my card rack for sale. It uses the Handmade Hugs set from the 2023-2024 Stampin Up! Annual Catalog. It has a coordinating Handmade Tag Punch that came out in the 2022 Holiday Catalog. I also used the new Berry Harvest background stamp and the Petal Park Bundle. 

 

My monochromatic card uses Berry Burst cardstock & ink. This use to be a In Color that retired but recently came back into our color spectrum. I think I love it more now than I did when it was an In Color! It was fun to sit and sit with all these new stamps and just let the creativity roll. I love the Berry Harvest background stamp as it adds alittle something to my cardbase. The Berry Burst Gingham DSP is also so pretty! I was happy to finally be able to use it. The Handmade Hugs set is delightful with some great sentiments which I love! And finally the Petal Park Bundle does not disappoint. Those flowers and leaves stamp so nicely and the coordinating Petal Park Builder Punch makes it easy for quick results! I love how this card turned out!

Card Details:

Stamps: Handmade Hugs, Petal Park, Berry Harvest Background

Ink: Berry Burst, Granny Apple Green

Cardstock: Berry Burst, Basic White, Glorious Gingham DSP

Accessories: Handmade Tag Punch, Stylish Shapes Dies, Petal Park Builder Punch, Adhesive Backed Seasonal Sequins (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Today we don't have much planned so I am going to try to get to my stamp table to play. I recently purchased a Christmas Stamp A Stack that I started yesterday but did not get very far with it, I also have lots of laundry to get started so i'm trying to keep it a low keyed day! Shawn always seems to have other plans though! LOL

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My thoughts today...

Hopefully stamping is included! LOL

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