Spring Birthday Challenge

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

If you read my post yesterday I talked about the challenge I did last weekend with 2 of my friends online. We were bored last Sunday and decided to get crafty and post a few challenges. I suggested making a spring time birthday card. The ladies made some fabulous cards, too!

Here is my card which also worked well for a pack of cards for Audrey's card order that I am working on. I used a new bundle from the 2025 Spring Mini Catalog called Wildflower Celebration!

Card Details:

Stamps: Wildflower Celebration

Ink: Blueberry Bushel

Cardstock: Pool Party, Basic White, Wildflower Birthday DSP

Accessories: Wildflower Celebration Dies, Eyelet 3D EF, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This Designer Series Paper is such a fun pack! The papers have gold foil in the prints and then there are 2 pages of punchouts to use for cards or even if your a scrapbooker to create beautiful scrapbook pages. This suite has it all! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy the day!

~Wendy

Hey Friend Card

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

We made it to the weekend, finally! 

It has been a bitterly cold, downright frigid week here in the northeast & for most parts of the US with the southern states seeing a measuring snow for the first time in years! I'd definitely say our weather has been crazy! I'm hoping for warmer temps as we head into this weekend so the ice & snow starts to melt and we can maybe get out for a walk. 

Last Sunday was a big football day here and unfortunately our Baltimore Ravens did not make it to the next round of playoff games. I'm sad about that but they did have an amazing season and hopefully next year they get another shot of going to the Super Bowl. Anyways, that day I was on Facebook chatting thru Messenger with some friends and we were saying how bored we were. I threw out a challenge to them to make a spring time birthday card. Then once that challenge was done the other friend said let's do another one! This time she chose to challenge us to make a card with an animal on. I did participate in the spring time birthday challenge and will share that card tomorrow but first I wanted to share my animal challenge card!

I pulled out the SaleABRation set called Friendly Seagulls and made my card.

Oh my, that was so much fun and just what us 3 ladies needed on a COLD, snowy afternoon!

We said that we will do that again when time allows and I can't wait!

I really loved how this card turned out and even more happy that I got this set. I did not think I'd love it but I do! I remember growing up and going to the beach twice every summer for family vacations. Our happy place was Ocean City, Maryland and if you've ever been there you know they have the coolest boardwalk and the nicest beaches. And also the seagulls were an everyday sight whether it be on the beach or the boardwalk....they were everywhere. And yes, they love french fries! That is one memory that always comes to mind when I think of our summer days at the beach! 

Card Details:

Stamps: Friendly Seagulls (SAB 25)

Ink: Memento Black, BoHo Blue, Smoky Slate, Stampin Blends-Smoky Slate, BoHo Blue, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: BoHo Blue, Smoky Slate, Basic White, Take to the Sky DSP

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, BoHo Blue In Color Enamel Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Please stop back tomorrow and I will share my spring time birthday card challenge! I actually used that challenge to my advantage and used it for a pack of cards for Audrey!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Fabulous Frames Birthday

 Good Morning & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Another cold morning here in the northeast but warmer temps are on the way!

We are in for a heatwave today (30 degrees) if you can believe it! LOL Yesterday we did not get out of the teens. I hate to see what our heat bill is gonna be next month.

I've got a quick card to share with you today then a busy day ahead so let's get to it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Woven Heirlooms (retired)

Ink: Old Olive

Cardstock: Pool Party, Old Olive, Bird Ballad DSP (retired)

Accessories: Fabulous Frames Dies (retired), Pool Party Ribbon (retired), Gold Enamel Dots (retired), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This one was so simple to put together as I left the paper and that gorgeous frame die do all the work! I have been working hard on pulling out the retired stuff and creating cards. I have a bin full of cards made in all different occasions so far. I also have been picking at Audrey's next card order that I hope to get delivered to her over the weekend depending on her schedule.

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My thoughts today...

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

Best Dressed- Born to Shop

 Good Morning & Happy Wednesday!

It sure is burrrrrrrrrr! My phone says it is 1 degree at 4 am! A bit cold for my liking, that's for sure. Shawn just showed me a photo from Fairbanks, Alaska where it is -62. Yikes, not sure I could even imagine. 

Today I have a quick fun fold card to show you that I whipped up the other day for the card rack. It uses a retired paper called Best Dressed DSP. This will go on my card rack under the teenager section...

Card Details:

Stamps: Imaginisce (not sure if this company is even still around?), Picture Perfect Birthday (retired)    

Ink: Melon Mambo

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Purple Posy (retired), Basic White, Best Dressed DSP (retired)

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits (retired), White/Silver Sheer Ribbon, Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Kelsey was over one day last week and saw this card laying on my stamp table. She commented on how much she liked it! Of course, she loves purses & shopping! LOL

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by! Stay safe & warm!

~Wendy

Celebrate With Tags

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

The last few days have gotten away from me and I apologize for not getting anything posted.

Yesterday I got caught up in watching the Presidential Inauguration and that lasted pretty much all day. I think I have been watching them ever since Bill Clinton went into office. With President Trump back in office I pray things change in our country for the better.

So today I got started on working on cards for Audrey and just completely forgot to post. It's downright cold here which I think is getting the best of me. LOL Can't think past the cold!

Here I am at 5 pm making a post while waiting on Shawn to get home. He got stuck in traffic in York. I made a crock pot full of ham & green beans for supper. It surely filled my belly.

The cards I am sharing today are part of Audrey's upcoming order. She requested 3 cards for the pastors at her church so this is what I made...

Card Details:

Stamps: Celebrate With Tags (retired), Framed Florets (retired)

Ink: Blueberry Bushel, Azure Afternoon

Cardstock: Blueberry Bushel, Azure Afternoon, Basic White

Accessories: Celebrations Tags Dies (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Blueberry Bushel In Color Enamel Dots (retired), Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I came across this stamp set in a basket that has a variety of stamps in. I called it my "Mix of Holidays" stamps. I have everything organized by holidays so I know where to find something. This set is full of different things for different occasions. It even has Valentines Day so I may pull this set out soon and play with those stamps!

Audrey wanted to make this a complete set of 5 cards so I went ahead and made 2 more cards with different colors...

Card Details:

Stamps: Celebrate With Tags, (retired), Framed Florets (retired)

Ink: Melon Mambo, Pretty In Pink

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Pretty In Pink, Basic White

Accessories: Celebrations Tags Dies (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Pretty In Pink In Color Shimmer Gems, Mini Dimensionals, Tombiw Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I really hope Audrey likes these! I love how they turned out and of course, the colors!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & keep warm!!

~Wendy

Blueberry Bunches HB

 Happy Sunday, Friends!

It's snowy day here in south central Pennsylvania! I was praying it would not hit us but we lucked out. It's been snowing since about 8:30 this morning and as I type this it is snowing very heavily! We are sitting in the family room watching the Eagles vs Rams game. It just started snowing heavy there and they are not that far from us. Shawn has a fire in the fireplace which helping to keep it warm. Our Ravens play this evening so we are excited to watch! Fingers crossed for a good game!

I have a quick card to share today that I made with the Blueberry Bunches set. It came out in the 2024 Spring Mini Catalog but I just recently grabbed it from the Clearance Rack for half price. I liked the sentiments in the set. I paired it with some Blueberry Bushel Gingham DSP.

Card Details:

Stamps: Blueberry Bunches (retired)

Ink: Memento Black, Blueberry Bushel, Stampin Blends-Blueberry Bushel & Granny Apple Green

Cardstock: Basic White, Blueberry Bushel, Granny Apple Green, Glorious Gingham DSP (retired)

Accessories: Tailor Made Tags Dies (retired), Blueberry Bushel In Color Dots (retired), Granny Apple Green Ribbon (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Another one for the card rack!

I got a card order this week from Audrey that I have started picking at.

Does anyone know of a stamp that says "Love you to the moon & back"?

She asked for that on a set of Valentines Day cards but I have not found anything in my collection with that saying on. I may have to use the printer for that!

Well, that is it for today!

Stay safe & warm in this weather and the polar vortex frigid weather that is on our doorstep.

It's going to be tough on people but really tough on the animals, that's for sure!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay warm!

~Wendy

Comforting Thoughts

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

The weekend is finally upon us and they are calling for more yukky weather all weekend. Possibly some snow today, rain tomorrow and another shot at some snow on Sunday. Truth be told, I am ready for the winter weather to go! It's been difficult to get out for walks with the winds gusting up to 30 mph and temps in the 20's.

 

Today I have a card to show you that I made for my card rack using a stamp set from the Online Exclusives list. This one is chocked full of sayings that are good to have on hand. I paired it with some paper from SaleABRation 2023 called Dainty Flowers DSP. It's a beautiful pack of paper and thankfully I have another pack of it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Comforting Thoughts (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Starry Sky (retired)

Cardstock: Starry Sky (retired), Basic White, Dainty Flowers DSP (retired-SAB 23)

Accessories: Everyday Details Dies, Brushed Brass Butterflies, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Inside Says " Get Well Soon".

While I have no card orders I have been working on card kits and building up my card rack again. It was hit pretty hard at Christmastime. Yesterday I pulled out all my Valentine's Day stamps and sat on the floor at my feet so I can soon get started on making them. I also did 2 card kits for the girls, Valentine related. I was hoping maybe to do a get together this weekend but I have a haircut appointment tomorrow and Sunday is football. Our Baltimore Ravens play the Buffalo Bills in a divisional game at 6pm. Every game in the playoffs is one game closer to going to the Super Bowl. My fingers are crossed!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & make it a great day!

~Wendy

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