Sophia's 1st Birthday

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

Today I am sharing the card I made for Audrey's great granddaughter. Her 1st birthday is approaching and she requested this on her last order. Everything here is retired and that's ok!

Card Details:

Stamps: Birthday Bonanza  (retired 2020)

Ink: Bermuda Bay (retired)

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Basic White, Bermuda Bay, Birthday Bonanza DSP (retired 2020)

Accessories: Playful Alphabet Dies (retired), Bonanza Dies (retired 2020), Large Number Framelits (retired), Bermuda Bay Taffeta Ribbon (retired), Assorted Pom Poms (retired), Daffodil Delight Party Dots (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I really don't have much that is kid related but Audrey really loved what I made for Sophia!

I have so much of this DSP so I'm going to use it little by little.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!
~Wendy

Aidan's 1st Birthday!!

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

We're starting today off on the cool side! Only to get to the mid 50's today which is better than freezing but it's just a tad cool for me. 

Today I want to share a sweet birthday card I made for Audrey's recent order. She wanted a card for her great grandson's 1st birthday and what she requested I did not have in my arsenal so I dug out the Dinoroar Bundle for 2019 and played around with it. Once it was finished she loved it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Dino Days (retire 2019), Family Party (retired 2019)

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Cardstock: Old Olive, Pretty Peacock, Pool Party, Basic White, Dinoroar Days DSP (retired 2019)

Accessories: Dino Dies (retired 2019), Stylish Shapes Dies, Playful Alphabet Dies (retired), Dinoroar Enamel Shapes (retired 2019), Adhesive Sheets, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I was happy with how this one turned out!

Once I get Audrey's card order wrapped up this month I will be stepping down from making cards for her. I haven't broke the news to her yet and i'm sure she will be sad about it but I think it's time...

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Ice Cream Cone HB

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Since I am still under the weather, I am pulling some cards from the files to share until I can get back to my stamp table. This card was made for a little girl that loves ice cream! I used the retired Sweet Ice Cream stamp set from 2021.

Card Details:

Stamps: Sweet Ice Cream (retired 2021)

Ink: Strawberry Slush (In Color), Crushed Curry, Close to Cocoa (retired), Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Strawberry Slush (In Color), Crushed Curry, Pecan Pie, Basic White

Accessories: Ice Cream Cone Builder Punch (retired), Stamp A Ma Jig, Dimensionals, Rhinestones, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This bundle was a fun one that will stay put in my collection as long as I am able to stamp!

The punch makes creating cards so quick and this set is loaded with some fun sentiments! 

Ok, I am headed to shower and get back to binge watching When Calls the Heart on Hallmark Plus. Not much else to do while trying to get rid of this head cold. 

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My thoughts today...

Even when your under the weather!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Let's Party!

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Today is my Stamp Day w/ Friends get together so I am going to make this short & sweet!

My card today uses the Party Piggy bundle from the Online Exclusives list. This has been out for awhile now and I do believe it is still available. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Party Piggy (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Pool Party, Darling Duckling, Strawberry Slush, Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Pool Party, Darling Duckling, Basic White, Petal Pink, Turtle-y Cute DSP

Accessories: Party Piggy Dies (Online Exclusives), Stylish Shapes Dies, Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Turtle Textures 3D EF, Strawberry Slush Twine, Starburst Sequins (Online Exclusives), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Such a fun card!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Darling Dino's

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

A bit of a late post today but I wanted to share a cute card with you!

Yesterday I spent some time at my stamp table playing around with some sketches and some of the new stamp sets. This card I made for on my card rack for a child and I used the Darling Dino's bundle from the 2025 Spring Mini Catalog.

Such a fun stamp set loaded with different sayings and things to create cute scenes with these dinosaurs. You can't go wrong with this set for kids!

Card Details:

Stamps: Darling Dino's ($ Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Memento Black, Pumpkin Pie, Stampin Blends- Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Granny Apple Green, Basic White, Toadstool Gardens DSP (SAB 25)

Accessories: Darling Dino's Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Plaster Painting 3D EF (Online Exclusives), Pumpkin Pie Ribbon (retired), Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

We been having quite a few rainy days as of lately. I won't complain about it because I know how badly we need it. Today was probably the dreary-est day. Clouds, fog and drizzle makes for a napping kind of day! LOL It also got chilly out. I guess on my trip to Walmart this evening I will need to break out the winter coat again. Burrr! Hoping this chill is short lived!

Thanks for stopping by & have 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

Birthday Card for Special Little One

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

Last evening we got some rain along with gusty winds and much colder temps!

Today they are calling for snow here but only around an inch and it's to be cold! Maybe winter decided to come early this year! Shawn is now officially on vacation until Dec 2nd and today we are headed out to run some errands then back home to tackle the laundry! I know, not really exciting but just another day in the life of a crafter! LOL

Today's card that I am sharing was made for Audrey's last card order. Her great granddaughter, Evie, celebrated her 1st birthday in October! She requested a dog on the card so I pulled out a few retired supplies and got to work...

Card Details:

Stamps: Happy Tails (retired), Number of Years (retired), Beautiful Balloon (retired)

Ink: Creamy Caramel (retired), Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Basic White, Doodlebug Designs- Hello Sunshine Paper

Accessories: Dog Builder Punch (retired), Beautiful Balloon Dies (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), White Twine, Daffodil Delight Enamel Dots (retired), Mini Pom Poms (stash), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This was so fun to create and Audrey said it was perfect for Evie!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy

Ballerina Birthday

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Today's card is one that was on Audrey's last card order for her neighbor, Molly!

Every year since this little girl was born I have made cards for Audrey to give her. She loves dancing & the ballet. I really did not have much else to offer as far as dancing so the ballerina won! I really love how this one turned out...

Card Details:

Stamps: Sparkly Seasons (retired), Greetings of the Season & Everyday Greetings (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Pretty in Pink

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Basic White, Pretty in Pink DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Pretty in Pink In Color Shimmer Dots & Ribbon, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Audrey loved it!

Yesterday I managed to get my 3rd card kit almost completed for my Christmas Stamp Day w Friends. I think I was on the phone more than I had time to stamp! It must have been the day that everyone wanted to chat with me! Haha! Anyways, I will finish up that kit this morning then the rest will wait until over the weekend. 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Dinosaur Birthday

 Good Saturday Morning, Everyone!

I know I am sounding like a broken record but we are in for more very hot & humid weather today! I am hoping for some a thunderstorm because the grass is turning brown & getting crispy. It seems awfully early in the summer season for such hot weather and no rain.

Anyways, Shawn & I are headed out this morning to Home Depot & Walmart then back home. I am hoping to get back to the stamp table today. I spent all afternoon there yesterday!

Today I have another cutie patootie card to share that was made for Audrey's order. The very last card she requested was one for her great granddaughter, Malia. She wasn't sure when I was going to be in her way with another card order and wanted to make sure I she had a card for her 1st birthday which is coming in July. Can't believe that little one will be 1 already! We had a chance about 2 months ago to meet little Malia and she is just the sweetest! She even had her ears pierced! Anyways, Audrey informed me that she loves dinosaurs and has a pink one that she carries with her. I immediately thought of the Dinoroar Bundle that was out a few years ago! 

Card Details:

Stamps: Dino Days (retired)

Ink: Melon Mambo, Old Olive, Crumb Cake

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Basic White, Old Olive, Dinoroar DSP (retired)

Accessories: Dino Dies (retired), Diorama Dies (retired), Dinoroar Enamel Shapes (retired), Large Number Framelits (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It turned out pretty sweet & Audrey said this is perfect for Malia!

It always helps when you have a room full of retired stuff to fall back on when something special is needed!!

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My thoughts today...

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

Greatest Adventures

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

Another hot one is on tap again today!

Make sure you stay extra hydrated if you have to be out in this stuff.

I'm going to be doing some laundry & making cards and hopefully staying cool!

The cards I am sharing today were part of Audrey's order.

She called me with a special request for her 2 great granddaughters, Malia & Evie.

Recently she was going thru some books and found a bunch of $2 bills that her husband had stashed away years ago. He's been gone for quite a few years now and only just found these. So, she wanted to gift them to the great granddaughters in a card that had a train on the front so the girls would know the money came from their great grandfather. Audrey's husband worked many years on the railroad so that was why she requested a train. 

Well, I stewed and stewed over this for about 2 weeks. Then I noticed a train set in the new Online Exclusives offering and you know the rest of the story! Yes, I had to order it!

So I tried my hardest to keep the cards as girly as I could by using black & a new In Color, Summer Splash. When I gave the cards to Audrey she was pleasantly surprised! You could just see the joy in her eyes! 

Card Details:

Stamps: Greatest Adventures (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Summer Splash

Cardstock: Basic Black, Basic White, Summer Splash DSP

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies, Alphabet A La Mode Dies, Summer Splash Ribbon,

Black Enamel Dots (retired), Adhesive Sheets, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

She said...."I knew you could make it happen"! LOL

I always try my hardest to please when it comes to making her cards. 

Just seeing the thrill & joy on her face made it all worth wild for me!!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy

Doggy Birthday

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

It's another hot & humid one today!

Last evening Shawn & I went to the Rail Trail and walked 3 miles in this heat. Most of that section of the trail is in the shade so it wasn't too bad but I was a puddle till we got back to the car! LOL I just heard that this heatwave could go into possibly next week! Ughh!

Today I have a sweet little doggy card to share that was made for Audrey's recent order. A little boy she knows is having a birthday soon. She said he loves dogs! 

This little cutie was made with the Pets & More stamp set from the Online Exclusives!

Card Details:

Stamps: Pets & More (Online Exclusives), Party Pants (SAB 2016)

Ink: Basic Black Archival (retired), Orchid Oasis (retired)

Cardstock: Orchid Oasis, Basic White, Rock & Roll DSP (retired)

Accessories: Square Layering Framelits (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Darice EF, Orchid Oasis In Color Ombre Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Since we are in for some scorching hot weather I am going to take some time and pull out Christmas stuff in my stamp room. Maybe it will help to cool us down during these hot days! And I seen the Christmas movies start soon on the Hallmark Channel for Christmas in July! It's crazy how fast the time passes.

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My thoughts today...

It's definitely going to feel like it, too!

Thanks for stopping by & stay cool!!!

~Wendy

Best Bunny HB, Carly!

 Good Morning & Happy Sunday!

I woke up this morning and it was so sunny out....now not so much!

The plan today is to get the porches power washed and get out the porch furniture. 

Maybe one day this week I can get some flowers to finish them up! I'm thinking of getting some ferns to put on my front porch. The summertime heat & humidity and pretty strong on the front porch all summer and sometimes it's too much for the flowers. We shall see.

Today I have another card from Audrey's card order to share with you.

This one is made for a little friend of hers that is having a birthday soon. She could not remember exactly how old the little one was going to be so she just asked if I could personalize it with her name and use a bunny on it. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Best Bunny (retired)

Ink: Memento Black, Flirty Flamingo, Stampin Blends-Flirty Flamingo

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Basic White, Balmy Blue, Flirty Flamingo DSP (retired)

Accessorries: Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Bunny Builder Punch (retired), Mini Alphabet Dies, Flirty Flamingo Enamel Heart (retired), Adhesive Sheets, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Audrey was so pleased with this one for Carly!

It's always fun to pull out the old stuff and use it again and sometimes I am glad that I have this stuff in my stash to use on her cards. I can usually shop my stash to find what she needs on a card! LOL

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My thoughts today...

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

Filled With Fun For Olivia!

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

Today's card is a semi case of a card from Jamie Babarczy that I just loved!!

I needed a card for a little girl who is having her first birthday in a few days and thought this card would be perfect for her! I added a few different touches to it to personalize it. 

I used the Filled With Fun Bundle from the Stampin Up Online Exclusives for this. I do not have much in stamps for kids and so this set worked great for it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Filled With Fun (Online Exclusives), Artistically Inked (sentiment)

Ink: Memento Black, Berry Burst, Stampin Blends-Bubble Bath, Berry Burst

Cardstock: Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, Basic White, Basic Black, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Filled With Fun Dies, Mini Alphabet Dies, Basics 3D EF (Online Exclusives), Tinsel Gems 4 Pack (Berry Burst), Wink of Stella, Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Isn't it cute? I added a bit of shimmer to all the bows & the icing on the cake because who doesn't love a bit of sparkle?! Thanks Jaime for your inspiration! Olivia is going to love it!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Ballerina Card

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

I hope your weekend is off to a great start!

I am all ready for my Stamp Day w/ Friends tomorrow afternoon! WooHoo! The table is set and my stamps & projects are just waiting on my friends now.

Today I am going to take a breather since I feel like I have been going 100 mph in the last week or so! 

I have a card to share with you today that Audrey requested for a little girl that is turning 10 soon. She said she loves dancing so I went thru many of my stamps and found this ballerina and got to work. 

It's always a pleasure to make a card with stamps that have not seen ink in ages!

Pretty much everything I used is retired.

Card Details:

Stamps: Sparkly Seasons (retired), Artistically Inked

Ink: Crumb Cake, Memento Black, Copic Markers

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Basic White, Pretty in Pink (retired), Pretty in Pink DSP (retired)

Accessories: Playful Alphabet Dies, Pretty in Pink Sheer Ribbon (retired), Glue Dot, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Audrey was pleased with the turn out of this card and said that Molly would love it!

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My thoughts today...

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