Strawberry Boxes

 Good Morning & Happy Tuesday!

Years ago before my back issues started we use to go to the strawberry fields and pick tons of berries to bring home for strawberry shortcake and homemade strawberry jelly. I always enjoyed the entire process especially that delicious homemade strawberry jelly on toast or an English muffin. It's been years now since I last made any jelly but thinking about it makes my mouth water! It was so good! Recently on a trip to the grocery store I found these Little Debbie Strawberry Jelly Rolls and grabbed a box. I knew exactly what I was going to do with them! In my notebook (which I have 4 now) that is filled with tutorials and cool projects I have a nice sized box that I thought my sweet delight would fit in. So, a few weeks ago on a Saturday afternoon I sat down and made 2 of those boxes which were the perfect size! I pulled out my retired Sweet Strawberry stamp set, Strawberry Builder Punch and some retired Berry Blessings DSP from SaleABRation a few years ago. Here is the finished product...

It's a good thing those strawberry jelly rolls are tied in those boxes because they are yummy! 

Project Details:

Stamps: Sweet Strawberry (retired)

Ink: Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Basic White, Berry Blessings DSP (retired)

Accessories: Tailor Made Tags Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits, Strawberry Builder Punch (retired), Scalloped Tag Topper Punch (retired), Opal Rounds, Poppy Parade Ribbon (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These boxes would be so cool made up for Christmas and would definitely fit some yummy treats inside! I'm so glad I finally tried them!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

You're Amazing!

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Everyone!

Another very rainy day here in PA!

We've had over 3 inches of rain since 5am Friday morning. It's crazy that it has rained constantly! It sure makes for a dreary day!

I have a quick card to share with you today that just brightens the day!

It uses the retired Create With Friends stamp set that I grabbed on my last order and I dd not have time to add it to my Retiring Series.

The Create With Friends stamp set was a Million Dollar Sales Achiever set that was created by Jennifer Cotton. It is loaded with lots of words to create many different headlines on your cards. I am sad that I snagged it once it retired but I will use it as often as I need it! I thought it would be perfect to use for a Stamp Day w/ Friends invite if and when I get back to having them. I have not had my stamp friends here since the beginning of December and miss them terribly. With Covid flaring up and Gigi's health going downhill, I just stopped. Maybe soon I may surprise the girls with an invite!

Card Details:

Stamps: Create With Friends (retired), Sweet Strawberry (retired)

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party, Basic White, Pattern Party DSP (retired)

Accessories: Strawberry Builder Punch (retired), Tasteful Labels Dies (retired), Iridescent Rhinestones, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Thanks for stopping by & make it a great day!

~Wendy

Retiring Stamp Day # 9

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Everyone!

We are in for a gloomy, rainy week so I guess I will be at my stamp table the next few days!

Not much else to do on rainy days!

I do need to get working on some Easter things because it will be here before we know it.

Today is day # 9 of sharing a retired Stampin Up! stamp set.

Sweet Strawberry and it's coordinating Strawberry Builder Punch are on the chopping block. Just cannot believe they are retiring this wonderful set! It's been very well loved!

It is on page 43 of the current Stampin Up! Annual Catalog and only available while supplies last.

Often times when Stampin Up! introduces us to a new bundle they usually have paper that goes with it. You will most likely see me using the matching DSP because I always associate it with the bundle whether or not it's still available or long retired. 

I guess that is how my brain registers it, so to speak! LOL

So, I pulled out the Berry Blessings DSP that was a SaleABRation offering last year. It is gorgeous! I'm still hoarding an unopened pack of it! LOL

Card Details:

Stamps: Sweet Strawberry

Ink: Poppy Parade, Garden Green Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Garden Green, Daffodil Delight, Basic White, Berry Blessings DSP (SAB 21)

Accessories: Strawberry Builder Punch, Circle Layering Framelits, Check & Dots EF, Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card is probably one of my favorites!

I love strawberries and eat them almost everyday!

I am anxious for strawberries to come into season locally but I know it'll be awhile yet!

Mmmm Mmmm Good!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Sweet Strawberry

 Hello & Happy Friday!

Today I am hoping that the humidity goes away so we have a few days of cooler weather! I'll even take the rain if it means cooler weather!

A few weeks ago Kelsey went to Bath & Body Works and stopped by to drop off a bunch of hand sanitizers that she got for me. She uses them faithfully and I always give her some when I have them decorated. She gave me a bunch of new summer ones and I took the Sweet Strawberry stamp set and got to work!

Project Details:

Stamps: Sweet Strawberry

Ink: Magenta Madness

Cardstock: Magenta Madness, Garden Green, Basic White, Magenta Madness DSP (retired)

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits, Stitched Shapes Framelits (retired), Strawberry Builder Punch, Rhinestones, White Tulle Ribbon (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love making this kind of stuff and have more to share with you!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Tag You're It Challenge

 Hello & Happy Monday!

The start of a new week....and it's to be another hot one here!

Memorial Day weekend we were in the 50's and this weekend we were in the 90's! You know me....I like my sunshine & 70's!

Today I have a cool project to share!

It is a challenge that I made with my dear friend, Vicki!

Tag You're It!

We have to use a tag on our 3D project....and no cards!

My 3D project is the Love Always Treat Boxes that are still available.

I decorated my box with the Berry Delightful DSP that was part of the SaleABration offering this year. My tag was diecut from the Tailor Made Tag Dies and I did one in Basic White and the other in Poppy Parade cardstocks.

I filled my box with some Little Debbie's Strawberry Muffins which just fit in my box! Then I decorated my box with the Sweet Strawberry stamp set & Strawberry Builder Punch.

Strawberry season is well under way here in PA!

Shawn & I were out the other day in Amish country and picked up some strawberries. Oh my, they are so sweet! I cleaned 2 quarts and gave our neighbor a box. We've been eating strawberries on pretty much everything this past weekend!

Project Details:

Stamps: Sweet Strawberry

Ink: Poppy Parade, Garden Green

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Garden Green, Basic White, Berry Delightful DSP 

Accessories: Love You Always Treat Boxes, Strawberry Builder Punch, Tailor Made Tags Dies, Poppy Parade Ribbon (retired), Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love this box but sadly they are retiring soon.

I hope you enjoyed my Tag You're It Challenge today with Vicki!

Please stop on over to Vicki's blog to check out her 3D Challenge!

I know it's going to be fabulous!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay cool!

~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

Sweet Strawberry Bundle

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

We are in for a beautiful day here in south central PA!

We are gonna get the bikes out this evening for a nice ride as long as it's not windy!

Yesterday I worked on getting my card kits ready for my next Stamp Day w/ Friends get together this week! I cannot wait to see my friends and laugh!

This card is one that we will be making!

This Sweet Strawberry Bundle has been on the backorder list for weeks if not months but I do think a shipment is due in soon! Plus, it will be around alot longer now that it has carried over to the new 2021-2022 Stampin Up! Annual Catalog.

My card uses Berry Delightful DSP from the last SaleABration which is now retired. I kept this one simple for the girls to create.

Card Details:

Stamps: Sweet Strawberry

Ink: Real Red, Garden Green

Cardstock: Real Red, Garden Green, Whisper White, Berry Delightful DSP (retired)

Accessories: Tasteful Textile 3D EF, Strawberry Builder Punch, Tailor Made Tags Dies, Red Rhinestones, Red Ribbon (retired), White Baker's Twine, Dimensional, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I hope they enjoy this one!

I thought the strawberries would work well for this time of year because it will soon be strawberry picking time! Yum!

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Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Post It Note Holders

 Hello & Happy Monday!

Another snow day is upon us but not calling for much, 1-3 inches then it's to turn to plain rain as our temps will be going up this week! YAY! 

One day it calls for 50 degrees! Bring it on!

Today I have something different than a card to share.

I made some Post It Notes after watching a video of how to make them with the added pen holder.

I never made them with the small pens attached. They are so simple and easy!

This one uses the Berry Blessings SaleABration Bundle.

This one uses the Sweet Strawberry Bundle.

This one uses the Dragonfly Garden Bundle.

This one uses the Butterfly Gala Bundle.

I will admit, these were so much fun to make and I made these 4 up in about 30 minutes.

I plan to make more because I have a whole big bag full of those little pens.

They make a great little gift!

I gave the 1st one to my card lady since it matched her gift bag that had her card order in.

She loved it and said it brightened her day!

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My thoughts today...

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

Sweet Strawberry Bundle

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Yesterday I had a chance to play at my stamp table a bit.

I broke out the new Sweet Strawberry stamp set & Strawberry Builder Punch and made a pack of cards for on my card rack. I'm sure once my card lady sees these they will be gone!

I started these with a Real Red cardbase then a layer of Whisper White that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Brick & Mortar EF. Then I took 3 different prints from the Berry Delightful DSP and cut them into strips of 1 x 4. 

Again I layered them on with no rhyme or rhythm. I really am liking this toggled look!

The Berry Delightful DSP is part of the SaleABration offering this year!

It comes with a stamp set called Berry Blessings and it all coordinates with the Sweet Strawberry Bundle. YAY!

My sentiment panel was stamped with a partial saying from the Sweet Strawberry stamp set. The stamp says "Happy Birthday you sweet thing". I taped off the "you sweet thing". 

Then I stamped my strawberry and punched it out and added it to my sentiment panel with some rhinestones and a bow made with White Baker's Twine.

Card Details:

Stamps: Sweet Strawberry

Ink: Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Whisper White, Granny Apple Green, Berry Delightful DSP (SAB 21)

Accessories: Brick & Mortar EF, Circle Layering Framelits, Strawberry Builder Punch, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I am completely in love with this set of cards!

Such fantastic patterns in the paper and that strawberry stamp set is wonderful!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy