Merry Christmas!

 Happy Thursday & Merry Christmas, Friends!

The holiday hoopla is happening at the Aungst Pad so I am going to keep this a short one today! 

Sharing 2 cards made with the Shephard's Care stamp set from last year. I adore this set!

Card Details:

Stamps: Shephard's Care (retired)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Pretty Peacock

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Basic White, Pretty Peacock, Gold Foil Paper, Season of Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Gold Metallic Ribbon, Gold Stars (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These are my favorites and the reason for the season!

Wishing you all a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Branching Out

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Happy Christmas Eve!

Kelsey & Mr. Sushi arrived last night and today we are all hands on deck in the kitchen to make our Christmas Eve dinner! I also hope to squeeze in a walk since it's to be nice out for a change. Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions you do? At some point we will get our pj's on, grab some hot chocolate and watch the Grinch. We've been doing this for quite a few years! 

Today I am sharing a set of cards made with the Branching Out Bundle that is in the 2025 Stampin Up! Holiday Mini Catalog. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Branching Out, A Wish For Everything (retired 2019)

Ink: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pool Party

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Basic White, Need for Tweed DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Branching Out Dies, Tags To Go Dies (Online Exclusives), Snowflake Sky 3D EF (retired), Old Olive/Early Espresso Twine, Neutral Matte Dots (Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The Branching Out bundle is a great set that can be used way past the holiday season since it's loaded with some great sentiments. I have packed away all my holiday stamp sets last week but this one will stay out on my table for a while. I am going to try to create some masculine cards with it once Christmas is over. 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

A Beautiful Season

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Life is busy for us all so I'm going to make this short & sweet today!

I'm sharing a set of cards that I made back over the summer using a retired set called A Beautiful Season...

Card Details:

Stamps: A Beautiful Season (retired), Reindeer Fun (retired 2024)

Ink: Real Re

Cardstock: Real Red, Very Vanilla, Merry Moments DSP (retired 2007)

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Seasonal Labels Dies (retired 2022), Merry Melody 3D EF (retired), Gold Trim (retired), Gold Sequins, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Kelsey & Mr. Sushi arrive tonight after she is done work at the restaurant so lots to get wrapped up before she arrives! I'll be back tomorrow!

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My thoughts today...

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

Poinsettia Petals

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Hope you had a nice weekend! 

Today I am finishing up some cleaning then I hope to get started on wrapping a few gifts. Shawn & I decided this year that we were not buying gifts for each other since there really isn't anything we want or need. We got the kids a few things and that is about it. I'm just happy to be spending the holidays with my family without all the gift giving!

I have a card to share that I made with the retired Poinsettia Petals Bundle. This is one of my favorite poinsettia sets that Stampin Up! has ever had and it will stay put in my collection!

Card Details:

Stamps: Poinsettia Petals (retired 2020)

Ink: Poppy Parade

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Basic White, Just Jade (retired), Gold Foil Paper, Flowers For Every Season DSP (retired 2020)

Accessories: Poinsettia Dies (retired 2020), Stitched So Sweetly Dies (retired), Eyelet 3D EF, Metallic Snowflakes (retired), Loose Gold Sequins, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love this one!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great start to your week!

~Wendy

Christmas Joy

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Hope your enjoying the weekend!

Yesterday we took a walk around the neighborhood. Yes, it was quite cold but it felt good to get some movement in! I finished up my puzzle after supper and it's a beautiful one but somewhere I lost 2 pieces. I'm going to turn my house upside down today to find them! If I do find them then I will post a picture of it.

Today's card is a fun one using all things retired. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Festive Flurry (retired 2013), Stitched With Cheer (retired 2016)

Ink: Island Indigo (retired), Smoky Slate

Cardstock: Island Indigo (retired), Basic White, Winter's Frost DSP (retired 2013)

Accessories: Festive Flurry Framelits (retired), Square Layering Framelits (retired), White/Silver Sheer Ribbon, Island Indigo Candy Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I have SO much of this Winter's Frost DSP (3 packs 12 x 12) that I could make a million cards with it! At one time this paper was also available in a small 4x6 pad, too! A friend recently gave me a new unopened pack that I gave away because I have so much of it. The colors and pattens are so pretty but there is only so much a person can use. LOL

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My thoughts today...

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

More Than Autumn

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

It's been a busy morning so far that is why I'm a bit late in updating today!

No worries, all is fine. I was just picking at doing some straightening up and dusting. 

Today I have a cute card to share with you using the More Than Autumn bundle that is on the Last Chance List. It's a great bundle and one that I have used quite a bit this year! 

This card is perfect for a cold day like today!

Yesterday we had warm temps (50's) and then lots of heavy rain, clouds, hail and then came the crazy winds & cold temps. We ran out for a bite to eat for supper at the restaurant and darn near froze just walking from the car to the door then on the ride home it started to snow! Crazy! So today's card is appropriate for these cold temps today!

Card Details:

Stamps: More Than Autumn (Last Chance List)

Ink: Memento Black, Garden Green, Stampin Blends-Real Red, Copic Markers YG93

Cardstock: Garden Green, Real Red, Basic White, Take A Bow DSP (retired)

Accessories: More Than Autumn Dies (Last Chance List), Nested Essentials Dies, Snowflake Sky 3D EF (retired), White/Silver Sheer Ribbon (retired), Peppermint Gems, Glue Dots, Adhesive Sheets, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Super cute and how festive!

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My thoughts today...

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

Fluffles the Cat

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY, Friends!

Last weekend before Christmas arrives! 

I will be doing some cleaning and gift wrapping this weekend since Tuesday Kelsey & Sushi will be coming over. Then it's going to be all hands on deck to prepare food for Christmas Eve & Christmas Day! Busy, busy, busy!

I have a cute card to share with you today using an old Stampendous stamp called Fluffles the Cat from 2005. I'm not sure if this line of stamps is still around but this one I hung onto and have not used it in quite awhile. Audrey has a friend that is a huge cat lover and she requested a card for Christmas with a cat on. This was the perfect opportunity to pull it out and get it inked up after a long absence. 

Card Details: 

Stamps: Stampendous (Fluffles the Cat 2005)

Ink: Memento Black, Stampin Blends, Copic Markers

Cardstock: Real Red, Garden Green, Basic White, Christmas Tags & More Specialty DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Square Layering Framelits (retired), Snowflake Sky 3D EF (retired), Traditions Sparkle Sequins, Green & White Ribbon (Online Exclusives), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Always fun to pull out the old stuff and I love that Audrey always keeps me guessing on what she will order next! A few months ago as I was cleaning out my stamp drawers I had this stamp laying on the pile to get rid of and for some reason I put it back in my drawer. Glad I hung on to it!

Today I am finishing up some laundry and working on a Christmas puzzle that I started yesterday. It's much easier than that Halloween one Kelsey & I started on mid October. I ended up throwing that one away. I don't think I've ever had one that was as hard as that one was! 

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My thoughts today...

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

Ghiradelli Christmas Treats

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

One week today is the big day! Are you ready?

I'm getting there!

This past Monday I had my 6 month doctor check up. I have never been to the doctor in the month of December so I decided to make a couple treats to hand out to the ladies at the front desk that check us in & out and then to my favorite nurse and my doctor. I had a bag of the Ghiradelli Mint Chocolate Squares in my cabinet and whipped these up in no time!

Project Details:

Stamps: Framed & Festive (retired)

Ink: Real Red

Cardstock: Basic White, Call Me Clover (retired), Real Red

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Reindeer Fun Dies (retired), Darice Small Self Sealing Cello Bags, Red Rhinestones (retired), Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It seemed odd to hand out candy treats at the doctor's office but they were surprised and just loved it! They deserve some Christmas cheer, too!  

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My thoughts today...

Coffee & Christmas music....2 of my favorite things!

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Christmas Gift Card for Bailee's Groomer

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

 

Can you believe that we are about a week away from Christmas?!

I'm almost ready...are you?

Today I am sharing the gift card holder that I made for Miss Bailee's dog groomer, Michelle.

She does a fabulous job with Bailee and makes her look like a million bucks every time she gets groomed. Each year I make her a card and slip in a gift card for a local restaurant. I pulled out my retired Bella & Friends stamp set and made the pup look like Bailee by coloring her brown. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Bella & Friends (retired Million Dollar Achiever Set), Framed & Festive (retired)

Ink: Memento Black, Real Red, Stampin Blends-Pecan Pie & Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Christmas Tags & More Specialty DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Classic Label Punch, Jolee's Santa Hat Sticker, Real Red Shimmer Ribbon, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Miss Bailee just got groomed this past Monday after 12 weeks since she's been sick off & on with a mild case of Pancreatitis. We took her to a different Vet for a 2nd opinion last month. They changed her food and she has been doing great since. She turned 14 in October so we are happy to see her being back to her spunky little self!  So, now she is all pretty girl for Santa next week and I'm sure she feels so much better, too!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Seasonal Tags Merry Christmas

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

I am off to a late start today. I decided it was so cold this morning that I was gonna stay tucked in under the blankets a little longer! I was just so cold yesterday, I was shivering most of the day.

Today I am sharing a card that I made with a stamp set from the 2025 Stampin Up Holiday Mini Catalog called Seasonal Tags. I loved the images in it and the different fonts. I paired my image with some Traditions of Christmas DSP.

Card Details:

Stamps: Seasonal Tags

Ink: Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Traditions of Christmas DSP

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Christmas Greenery Dies, Traditions of Sparkle Sequins, Gold Metallic Ribbon (Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

That beautiful floral image was diecut directly from the DSP which I seem to be doing alot lately! That paper is just so pretty and makes the most beautiful Christmas cards! I had to buy a 2nd pack! LOL

That's all for today! I have 1 pack of cards to make this afternoon for Audrey then I am headed her way tonight to pick up the Christmas treat basket. I hope it's empty! LOL

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My thoughts today...

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

Shephard's Care

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!

This morning is it still extremely cold out! Wind chills & temps around 0 are enough make me wanna stay in bed all day but that's not happening. Miss Bailee has a doggy day spa appointment this afternoon. The 1st she's been groomed since September since she has been sick off & on. And then tonight I have my 6 month doctor check up. So, unfortunately I have to go out in it!

Today, I have a card to share with you that uses a stamp set from last year called Shephard's Care. I believe this set is still on the Last Chance List if your interested.

I adore this set and have made several cards with it.

Card Details:

Stamps: Shephard's Care

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Basic White, Winter Meadow DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Hope your staying warm!

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My thoughts today...

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

Ho Ho Ho Totes

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

We are waking up to about 6 inches of fresh snow this morning. It sure is pretty but oh my, is it ever bitterly cold out! Shawn has been out snow blowing the driveway and making a path out back in the yard for Bailee. 

Yesterday we baked about 3 dozen cookies and I made 2 batches of the White Chocolate Snack Mix to give out to friends. We ended the day with catching up on some of our Christmas movies from the Hallmark Channel. By the time we headed to bed the snow was already coming down. 

Today I am sharing another sweet treat that I made over the summer months to help prepare for the crazy holiday season. I used the retired Little Treats stamp set & Dies from 2020 and paired it with some Take A Bow DSP from last year. Each tote holds 2 York Peppermint Patties.

Project Details:

Stamps: Little Treats (retired 2020)

Ink: Real Red, Garden Green

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Take A Bow DSP (retired 2024)

Accessories: Little Treat Box Dies (retired 2020), Stylish Shapes Dies, Earth Tones Shimmer Gems (retired 2024), Quilted Christmas Ribbon (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I made 15 of these totes. Audrey called yesterday to tell me she had the candy basket back from her neighbor so whenever I was ready I could pick it up. She did not give me any clues as to what was left so that will be a surprise when I pick it up later this week.

Today is football day so it will be a relaxing kind of day, and some cookie eating kind of day, too! Shawn's cookies got perfect! Yum!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by! Stay warm! 

~Wendy