Masculine HB Cards

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Hope that you all had a lovely Valentine's Day!

Our weather here was really nice for a change....temps hit 51 with lots of sunshine that helped to melt the snow! I'm hoping a few more days of these above freezing temps will melt it completely! Later today we are in for some rain which that may help to melt it, too! I bet tomorrow my yard will be a swampy mess though!

Today I am sharing a set of cards that I made this past week for Audrey. She requested a set of masculine birthday and this is what I made for her...

Card Details:

Stamps: The Right Words

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Beautiful Gallery DSP

Accessories: Damask Designs EF, Classic Label Punch (retired), Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These came together really quick and I left them plain jane because that is how Audrey likes them. She always says...no ribbon & no gems and that's exactly what she got on this set.

Well, time to go grab my cup of coffee and get my day started!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Thanksgiving Cards from Stamp Day

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Happy Thanksgiving to you!

Kelsey & Sushi arrived yesterday afternoon and the weather was so nice (65 degrees) so we took a long walk around the neighborhood. I got all the yummy things made for our Thanksgiving dinner then we had a line of thunderstorms come thru which then brought in the cold, gusty winds. This morning it's pretty cold. We are gonna watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade then Kelsey has to go to work. They are serving Thanksgiving dinner today (reservations only) and last seating is at 3pm. We will have our dinner around 5 today. I got my Christmas tree up yesterday but not decorated yet. I may pick at it today if I have time. Sushi isn't quite sure what to think of the tree. It's all new to him!

Recently, I had a Stamp Day w/ Friends get together and I am going to share those cards today!

Stamps: Sign Design Online Exclusives)

Ink: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Basic Beige, Gathering Together DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Sign Design Punch (Online Exclusives), Gathering Leaves EF (Online Exclusives), Gold Metallic Ribbon (Online Exclusives), Low Profile Gold Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Stamps: Caring Leaves (retired), Spring Corners (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Close to Cocoa (retired), So Saffron (retired)

Cardstock: Close to Cocoa (retired), So Saffron (retired), Basic White, Four Season's DSP (retired 2006)

Accessories: Square Layering Framelits (retired), Elegant Faceted Dots (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Stamps: Acorny Thank You (retired 2015)

Ink: Soft Suede (retired), Tangelo Twist (retired), Blackberry Bliss, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive

Cardstock: Tangelo Twist (retired), Blackberry Bliss, Basic White, Into The Woods DSP (retired 2015)

Accessories: Acorn Builder Punch (retired 2015), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Bitty Banner Dies (retired) Low Profil Gold Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Linen Thread, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Stamps: The Right Words, Gathering Moments (leaves-Online Exclusives)

Ink: Old Olive, Cajun Craze

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Basic White, Gathering Together DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Old Olive Linen Thread (Online Exclusives), Cajun Craze/Gold Dots (Online Exclusives), Dimensioanls, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Hope you enjoyed seeing our cards!

Wishing you all a blessed & beautiful day!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Thinking of You

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

It's hump day! Hope your week is going well!

Today I have a pretty card to share with you using The Right Words stamp set, the Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder and the Floral Impressions DSP.

I took a piece of the DSP and cut into sections since the one print has several different colored flowers on it. I took the blue flowers and built my card around it. My cardbase is Misty Moonlight with a layer of Basic White cardstock that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Pressed Flowers Embossing Folder. I took my piece of DSP and layered it with Misty Moonlight cardstock and adhered it to my card in the lower left hand corner. I stamped my sentiment from The Right Words stamp set that is current from the 2025-2026 Stampin Up! Annual Catalog. Then I diecut my flower using the Impressions Abloom dies using Misty Moonlight & Garden Green cardstocks. I diecut the center of the flower using Early Espresso cardstock. I adhered my flower and added it to my card with Dimensionals. Lasty, I added some rhinestones for a pop of sparkle.

Card Details:

Stamps: The Right Words

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Garden Green, Early Espresso, Basic White, Floral Impressions DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Impressions Abloom Dies (Online Exclusives), Pressed Flowers EF (Online Exclusives), Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Stampin Seal Adhesive

I love everything about this entire suite of products! It makes the prettiest cards!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for taking time out of your day to stop by!

Hope it's a great day!

~Wendy

Beautiful Floral Birthday

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Hope you all enjoyed a nice weekend!

It was a hot & humid one, for sure!

Last week I spent one afternoon at my stamp table and once I had Audrey's card order caught up I moved on to working on cards for my bins which will eventually go on my card rack For Sale. I made this card with a new stamp set from the 2025-2026 Stampin Up Annual Catalog called The Right Words. Great set loaded with many great sentiments for inside & outside of our cards! I paired this set with some beautiful Floral Impressions DSP from the Online Exclusives list.

Card Details:

Stamps: The Right Words

Ink: Strawberry Slush

Cardstock: Strawberry Slush, Basic White, Early Espresso, Garden Green, Floral Impressions DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Joined Together 3D EF, Impressions Abloom Dies (Online Exclusives), Strawberry Slush Gems (Online Exclusives), Dimensionals, Stampin Seal

Have you noticed the white panel on my card? I embossed with it with the Joined Together 3D Embossing Folder. It is from the Kintsugi Inspirations Suite. I love the different patterns it in and find it very eye catching! I think it might just be my newest addiction! LOL I was always very taken with the Tasteful Textile 3D EF even after it was retired but this one has become a favorite, too!

My piece of DSP is a favorite piece from the 12x12 pack. I really love the prints & colors of this paper. I added some interest with my DSP by cutting a small piece off at 3/4 of an inch and giving that little pop of white showing thru the center of it. I was very pleased with this card. It really may not even make it into the bin! LOL

I have a busy week ahead with it being a holiday week. Shawn has a few days off and I also have a Stamp Day w/ Friends get together planned for Saturday morning! I cannot wait to see my friends, chat and make some cards! It's been quite awhile!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have an amazing day!

~Wendy

The Right Words Birthday Card

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

I've been up since 5am and it's been crazy busy so far!

I'm finally getting a few minutes to get an update for you!

I made a really quick card yesterday using the Florals In Bloom DSP. I only have the paper from the suite of products because I loved the prints in it. Wasn't too crazy over the 2 stamp sets but who knows down the road. LOL

Card Details:

Stamps: The Right Words

Ink: Summer Splash

Cardstock: Secret Sea, Petunia Pop, Summer Splash, Basic White, Florals In Bloom DSP

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Secret Sea Ribbon, Secret Sea In Color Flat Pearls, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This pack of paper is gorgeous with the different florals. I was most excited to use the Secret Sea color since it is a new In Color this year. It almost looks black but it is definitely a deep blue....deeper than Night of Navy. I wasn't too sure about putting it with Petunia Pop & Summer Splash but I think the paper really helps to pull it all together.

This card went into my bin of cards I am building. They will go on my card rack eventually. I have 2 bins already filled with extra cards. I have also been working on lots of Christmas cards. I did get Audrey's order caught up yesterday so I'm not sure what I am going to get into today! LOL Our weather this morning is gorgeous after thunderstorms & heavy rains moved thru last evening. I have laundry on my list of things to do today and maybe I will sit outside with Bailee this afternoon and soak up the nice weather. We have a major heatwave on the horizon starting tomorrow and lasting all week so outside time will most likely be limited. Plus on Sunday, Mr. Shady will be coming and staying with us a few days as Kelsey is going on a mini vacation. Next week will be crazy with the heat & 2 dogs. 

That's my update for today!

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My thoughts today...

Looks just like Mr. Shady! 💗

Thanks for stopping by & have a terrific day ahead!

~Wendy