Dinosaurs & Halloween

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

I hope your having a great weekend!

Yesterday our weather almost felt like late Fall. 

It was definitely a "hang on to your hat" kind of day!

Today I have another Halloween card to share to Audrey requested for a little boy. She asked for something with dinosaurs. I stewed on this one a few days then pulled out a bunch of stuff trying to come up with something. I knew I had to think outside of the box!

Card Details:

Stamps: Dino Days (retired), Spooky Cat (retired), Ghoulish Goodies (retired)

Ink: Granny Apple Green, Pumpkin Pie

Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green, Basic White, Granny Apple Green & Pumpkin Pie DSP (retired)

Accessories: Square Layering Framelits (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Tasteful Labels Dies (retired), Dino Dies (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Halloween Night Twine (retired), Rhinestone, Glue Dot, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Some of the pieces on this card came from leftover candy treats from a few years ago.

I keep a baggie filled with leftover parts & pieces that I can pull out and use again. All I needed to do was add my dinosaur, sentiment and create a cardbase and my card was born!

Audrey was pleased with it! I think she said this was going to a 3 year old neighbor boy so I needed to keep it on the cutesy side. 

The last 2 days I worked on a Halloween puzzle that I picked up last weekend at Home Goods. I did a Halloween puzzle last year, too! This took me about 12 hours total to put together and it was a 1000 piece puzzle.

I enjoy working on them when I don't have other things to do!

This one was quite fun! I am anxious to soon start some Christmas puzzles that I have waiting on me. After I am done with them I tear them apart, put into a ziplock bag and send them over to my friend Deb. She loves doing puzzles, too! 

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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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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & make it a great day!

~Wendy

Retiring Stamp Day #32

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

I hope your weekend is off to a great start!

I got my card order delivered to my card lady last evening and grabbed some groceries on my way home so the weekend is wide open! We talked about taking Bailee to the Rail Trail today for a walk if the weather is nice. No bikes rides just yet with the crazy winds we've been experiencing but hoping soon! 

Last evening when we got home, Shawn turned on a very old movie called Houseboat. I think he said it was made in 1958 staring Sophia Loren and Carey Grant. He loves the old movies! I made it thru half of it but could not keep my eyes open any longer. It was good & funny so I hope today to finish watching it. Have any of you seen it?

Today is day #32 of sharing a retiring Stampin Up! stamp set.

The set is Tasteful Touches with it's coordinating Tasteful Labels Dies from page 111 of the current Stampin Up! catalog. I love those dies and have used them so much in the last 2 years! So sad that they are leaving us...

I am not one much for fussy cutting but I stamped those pretty flowers from the stamp set and cut them out since there is not a die for it and tucked them under the sentiment panel. 

I do love how this one turned out! I love monochromatic cards!

Card Details:

Stamps: Tasteful Touches

Ink: Blushing Bride

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Basic White, Blushing Bride DSP

Accessories: Tasteful Textile 3D EF, Tasteful Labels Dies, Iridescent Rhinestones, White Glittered Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

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

Retiring Stamp Day #8

 Hello & Happy Monday!

The start of a new week....let's hope it is good to all of us!

It is day #8 of sharing a retiring stamp set that Stampin Up! is retiring come May 1st.

This one is a favorite of mine.....Sharing Sunshine!

This set is on page 39 in the Stampin Up! Annual Catalog.

The inside saying is from the Many Messages set from page 42 of the current Stampin Up! catalog. It is also retiring along with the Tasteful Labels Dies, Macrame 3D EF & the Gold Metallic Pearls.

Card Details:

Stamps: Sharing Sunshine, Many Messages

Ink: Mango Melody, Blushing Bride, Pool Party, Flirty Flamingo, Memento Black

Cardstock: So Saffron, Mango Melody, Pool Party, Basic White, Sunshine & Rainbows DSP (SAB 22)

Accessories: Tasteful Labels Dies, Macrame 3D EF, Gold Metallic Pearls, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

That sunshine just makes me smile! 

He is stamped and fussy cut since there is no die or punch for it. 

That stamp set will not be leaving my stamp table any time soon!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Hey Friend Set 2

Hello & Happy Wednesday, Everyone!

Woke up this morning to....snow!  

Thankfully it's not laying. Atleast not yet!

I think it's going to be a bit too warm for it and may possibly turn to just plain rain as the day goes on.

I said the other day that I would share the 2nd set of Sunshine cards when I got them finished for my card lady.  Here they are...

The colors & DSP is different but everything else is the same.

Card Details:

Stamps: Sharing Sunshine, Biggest Wish

Ink: Mango Melody, Pool Party, Blushing Bride, So Saffron, Memento Black

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Basic White, So Saffron, Sunshine & Rainbows DSP (SAB 22)

Accessories: Tasteful Textile 3D EF, Tasteful Labels Dies, Iridescent Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I like the colors & paper that I used on both sets of cards so I can't pick a favorite.

I think these would surely bring a smile to whom ever receives them!

I have a feeling she'll be asking for more!

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My thoughts today...

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

Hello Friend

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

Last Sunday afternoon I snuck off to my stamp table and started to play around with the Sharing Sunshine stamp set. I ended up making a pack of cards that I decided I would address and mail out to a couple of my friends...

As this week went on I started hearing from all the friends that received a card in the mail.

Everyone said that they made them smile and it made their day!

And that in return makes me happy to know I made someone's day! 🌞

Card Details:

Stamps: Biggest Wish, Sharing Sunshine

Ink: Flirty Flamingo, So Saffron, Blushing Bride, Mango Melody, Basic Black

Cardstock: So Saffron, Basic White, Sunshine & Rainbows DSP (SAB 22)

Accessories: Tasteful Labels Dies, Tasteful Textile 3D EF, Iridescent Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I even got an order for a pack of these that I started working on yesterday!

They are going to be a bit different though as I do not have anymore of the same papers I used on these. I'm sure the set will be just as wonderful as these! 

I will share them here once they are finished!

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My thoughts today...

So very true!

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Ladybug Birthday Set

 Hello & Happy Friday!

Shawn is off today so we are headed out to run some errands.

It got bitterly cold yesterday!

I was out shoveling the driveway once the snow stopped. It rained most of the night then changed over to snow. We had maybe 2 inches....more like slop! Our neighbor, Mr Randy came over to lend a hand and we chatted a few minutes after we were done. I could tell he was starting to get cold so we said our goodbyes and I thanked him for helping me. I went inside and grabbed a hat and back out to shovel a spot in the backyard for the dogs. By the time I finished up, I was froze! 

How many days till spring??

Today I have a set of cards to share that are part of my card lady's order.

She needed a pack of regular Happy Birthday's so I took out the Hello Ladybug Bundle and got to work! This bundle is SO much fun!

I'm not crazy on black & white DSP's and usually do not buy them.

I did buy the hostess pack this year called Pattern Party and it's filled with so many pretty prints and colors! Well worth every cent! I found this particular piece and decided to go with it. It also worked well with my adorable lady bugs!

Card Details:

Stamps: Hello Ladybug, Biggest Wish

Ink: Real Red, Basic Black Archival (retired)

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic Black, Basic White, Pattern Party DSP (Hostess)

Accessories: Tasteful Labels Dies, Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Ladybug Builder Punch, Matte Black Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I don't own a ladybug stamp set so when I first saw this bundle in the January -June Mini Catalog I got excited and bought it. So far I have been quite pleased!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay warm!

~Wendy

Sugar Sprinkled Treats

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Today I have another sweet treat to share!

This one uses some leftover pieces from last years Christmas Treats that did not sell. Who knew that Candy Canes were not a good seller!

This is last year's Christmas Treat that I made.

And since I put alot of work into making those tags I thought i'd try to redo them and use on another project this year.

I cut the ends off of each tag and adhered them onto my cello bags with Dimensionals.

My cello bags measure 3x5 and I was able to get 6 Reese's PB Miniatures in each one. I put a small piece of scotch tape on them to hold the bags closed and so far out of 8....I only had 2 left. I sent those 2 to my card lady's house with the rest of my candy treats.

Project Details:

Stamps: Itty Bitty Christmas (retired), Gift Wrapped (retired)

Ink: Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White, Heartwarming Hugs DSP

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits, Wrapped in Texture EF (retired), Bow Builder Punch (retired), Tasteful Labels Dies, Gold Cord, Jingle Bells (non SU), Real Red Sheer Ribbon, Cello Bags, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love the Gift Wrapped Bundle from last year!

I am thinking of pulling it out today to work on a few Gift Card Holders that I need for gifts this year. It seems I am always a last minute Lucy when it comes to getting my things done for Christmas! LOL Atleast I still have time, right?!

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My thoughts today...

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

Fall HB Cards

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Hope your week is going well!

Last evening I got my card order delivered.

It's always nice to visit with my card lady!

She was so happy with the Thanksgiving treats and the cards I made for her.

She is like a kid in a candy store when she gets her hands on the cards!

Today I have a set of cards to show that were part of her order.

She always needs birthday cards and asked that they be geared towards Fall.

This is what I made for her.

I started with a cardbase of Bumble Bee cardstock then a layer of Basic White that I ran thru the Big Shot with my favorite, Tasteful Textile 3D EF.

Next I cut a layer of Cinnamon Cider cardstock measuring 3 1/4 x 4 1/4.

I pulled out some retired Flowers for Every Season DSP. I still have 1 pack left that I want to get used up when I can. I used two different prints.

Next I stamped my sentiment in Cinnamon Cider ink using the Handsomely Suited stamp set. I diecut it with the Tasteful Labels Dies.

I added some Cinnamon Cider Ribbon over top of the 2 pieces of DSP to cover that then I added 2 Dimensionals to my sentiment panel and attached it over the ribbon. Then I added a sprig of leaves that I diecut from the Forever Flourishing Dies. I did that with Cinnamon Cider cardstock. 

Lastly, I added a few Champagne Rhinestones for a pop of sparkle.

I love how these turned out!

Card Details:

Stamps: Handsomely Suited

Ink: Cinnamon Cider

Cardstock: Bumble Bee, Cinnamon Cider, Basic White, Flowers for Every Season DSP (retired)

Accessories: Tasteful Textile 3D EF, Tasteful Labels Dies, Forever Flourishing  Dies, Cinnamon Cider Ribbon, Champagne Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Today I am headed to my stamp table to work on Christmas everything!

Cards, treats & card kits for my next get together with the girls!

That's alot to get accomplished but I am determined! LOL

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My thoughts today...

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

Snowflake Splendor

 Good Morning & Happy Tuesday!

Sorry for the late update today!

Yesterday was a long day with taking down Halloween & putting it away then doing my cleaning and putting my Thanksgiving decorations out. 

Then Shawn had a doctor appointment at 7:30 last night! 

I think I was asleep before my head hit the pillow!

So today I have a Christmas card to share...I think it's one of my favorites so far!

I used the Snowflake Splendor Suite that came out last year.

If you've been following along you know I have finally broken down and purchased the Blending Brushes and the Adorning Designs Decorative Masks and played with them! I LOVE THEM!

Card Details:

Stamps: Snowflake Wishes

Ink: Pacific Point

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Basic White, Snowflake Splendor DSP (retired), Balmy Blue Glimmer Paper (retired)

Accessories: Wintry 3D EF, Seasonal Layers Dies, Tasteful Labels Dies, So Many Snowflakes Dies, Snowflake Splendor Ribbon (retired), Blue Gems, Blending Brushes, Adorning Designs Decorative Masks, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love blues so I guess that is why I love this one!

Plus I am using up retired papers.

Hope you like it as much as I do!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & make it a great day!

~Wendy

Happy Anniversary

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

What a day it turned out to be yesterday!

Kelsey was on her way to work when she got stung by a wasp.

Shawn & I had just got to our doctor appointments when she called me.

Her arm instantly got red and not just at the sting site. It turned red up to her shoulder and down to her wrist. Corey took her to Urgent Care where she had to wait 2 hours to get it looked at. She had a bad reaction to the sting and the doctor prescribed a steroid medication along with Benadryl and ice packs.

Needless to say, she had the evening off from work because she was not able to serve food with her arm like that! 

Today I have another set of cards to share that were made last month for my card lady! She loved the You're A Peach Suite of products but especially loved the DSP. She requested a pack of Anniversary cards made with that paper and this is what I made for her...

Card Details:

Stamps: All Year Cheer 3 (retired)

Ink: Calypso Coral

Cardstock: Pale Papaya, Calypso Coral, Basic White, Your A Peach DSP

Accessories: Hippo & Friends Dies, Tasteful Labels Dies, Pale Papaya Ribbon, Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These were so pretty and perfect for the end of summer/beginning of Fall Anniversaries!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & make it a wonderful day!

~Wendy