Nailed It Father's Day

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Welcome to June!

When I think of June I think of Father's Day in the middle of this month. So, in honor of Father's Day coming in a few weeks I am going to share a few Father's Day cards that I made up. I always make sure I have some made for the kids to give Shawn.

This 1st one was made with a long retired set called Nailed It. Do you remember it?

Card Details:

Stamps: Nailed It (retired 2017)

Ink: Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Smoky Slate, Copic Marker- YR24

Cardstock: Delightful Dijon (retired In Color), Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Urban Underground Specialty DSP (retired 2017)

Accessories: Build It Framelits (retired 2017), Stylish Shapes Dies, Dimensioanls, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

That was such a great masculine bundle from back in the day!

Those are the kind of stamps sets that I will not part with. 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Hello Spring Card Set

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Our plans yesterday took a turn when we woke up early in the morning because Miss Bailee was sick. Shawn did not go fishing and I didn't really do much. As the day went on she started to feel better and started eating again. A neighbor gave her a treat on her walk Friday evening and I suspect that is what gave her the upset tummy. Her body does not handle high fat foods & treats like it once did thanks to the pancreatitis. So now we have to be very careful of what she gets to eat. Let's hope today is a better day!

Yesterday as I was sitting around I found a set of cards on my computer that I haven't shared here. Yes, it's all things retired but since we pay top dollar for our stamps, dies, paper & inks I am going to use what is in my stash.

Card Details:

Stamps: Circle of Spring (retired 2015)

Ink: Just Jade (retired In Color)

Cardstock: Basic White, Just Jade, Flowers for Every Season DSP (retired 2020)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Square Layering Framelits (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Magenta Madness Enamel Dots (retired In Color), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I am using up this package of DSP. Not much left but a few scraps and maybe 4 whole 6x6 sheets.  I really wanted to send these out for the start of spring this year but I missed the bus on that! There's always next year!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Sunset Coast Anniversary

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

Today's card is made with the new bundle from the 2026 May- August Catalog called Sunset Coast. It was the 1st thing I ordered from this catalog because I loved the colors and patterns in the Scenic Coast DSP! This card will be going to some friends that are celebrating an anniversary in a few months and I know she loves lighthouses!

Card Details:

Stamps: Sunset Coast

Ink: Versamark

Cardstock: Azure Afternoon, Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Melon Mambo, Scenic Coast Specialty DSP

Accessories: Sunset Coast Dies, Lovely Arrangements Dies (Online Exclusives), White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Sunset Sparkle Sequins, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This is a beautiful bundle with many different dies and sentiment stamps.

The possibilities are endless with this one!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Natural Artistry

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

The start of a nice weekend here for a change. 

Shawn is so ready to get out and go fishing.

I'm not sure what's on my agenda.

Today I have a card to share that I made with a new stamp set from the Stampin Up Online Exclusives called Natural Artistry. I was intrigued with the distinktive images. I pulled out the peacock for this card. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Natural Artistry (Online Exclusives), Scalloped Wishes (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Cardstock: Pretty Peacock, Basic White, Nature's Walk DSP

Accessories: Beautifully Celebrated Dies (Spring Mini Catalog), Array of Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love how this one turned out and cannot wait to play more with this stamp set!

The seahorse in the set is beautiful!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Magnolia HB

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Hope your having a crafty week!

I have been trying to get crafty alittle bit each day when time allows.

Today's card uses some of the Magnolia Lane DSP that has been long retired. Birthday cards are another great seller for me so I made this one a birthday card.

Card Details:

Stamps: Happy Thoughts (retired Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Petal Pink, Basic White, Magnolia Lane DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Dainty Diamonds 3D EF (retired), Low Profile Mossy Meadow Sparkle Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Mossy Meadow Satin Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card uses just a few pieces of scrap DSP that was left in the package. 

I love how this one turned out!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Peaceful Sympathy

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Can you believe we are halfway thru the week! 

Today I have a sympathy card to share since these are usually my biggest seller. This one is For Sale on my card rack and it uses mostly all retired products.

Card Details:

Stamps: Prayers & Promises (retired Million Dollar Achiever Set), Sunshine Vibes (retired)

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Whisper White Diecut Tag (retired), Peaceful Garden DSP

Accessories: Hues of Blue Flowers (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

My tag is from a sheet of Whisper White diecut tags that were out years ago! I found them in my stash when I was cleaning things out a few months ago. I had 2 sheets of Whisper White and 2 sheets of Very Vanilla that you will be seeing alot of in the coming weeks. They are perfect for a quick card!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Citrus Blooms Treat Boxes

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

The sun decided to shine yesterday from about supper time on so it turned out to be a nice day after all. We grilled steaks & chicken with some corn on the cob. Everyone was stuffed and ready for a nap after that but instead we leashed up the dogs (Miss Bailee & Sushi) and went for a walk. 

Today I have a sweet treat box to share made with a tutorial that Marisa from Kitchen Table Stamper created about 2 years ago. I always print out her project PDF's to use at a later time. Recently I found the Nonni's Lemon Biscotti at my local grocery store so I grabbed 2 boxes. Turned out they are REALLY good! LOL I saved a box to make some treats for a few friends.

Project Details:

Stamps: Citrus Blooms (retired 2025), Heartfelt (retired sentiment 2020)

Ink: Memento Black, Night of Navy, Stampin Blends-Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Copic Marker YG63

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Basic White, Mediterranean Blooms DSP (retired 2025)

Accessories: Citrus Blooms Dies (retired 2025), Stylish Shapes Dies, Tailor Made Tags Dies (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Daffodil Delight Stitched Ribbon (retired), Opal Rounds Assortment (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

 

These were so fun to make and sure to make a few friends smile!

Each box has 2 biscotti in! Yum!

Thanks again to Marisa for always sharing her creative works of art!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day ahead!

~Wendy

Memorial Day 2026

Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

No crafty post today as we are having a cookout this afternoon.

Our weather is still cool, cloudy & rainy. They say the sun may come out later but as thick as the clouds & fog are, we shall see. If you have any plans today I hope you have better weather! 

Happy Memorial Day! 

I'll see you all tomorrow!

~Wendy

Berry Botanical Vellum Birthday

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

We are still socked into the rainy, dreary weather here in PA.

Yesterday it was just a miserable day. I'm hoping today we can atleast sneak a quick walk in!

My card that I am sharing today is one that I loved making! I used a few of Stampin Up!'s Product of the Month items...

Card Details:

Stamps: Scalloped Blooms

Ink: Blueberry Bushel

Cardstock: Strawberry Slush (In Color), Golden Glow (New In Color), Basic White, Berry Botanical Vellum Specialty DSP (May 2026 Product of the Month)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Eyelet Blooms Die (April 2026 Product of the Month), Golden Glow Ribbon & In Color Dots (New In Color), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The Berry Botanical Vellum is quite pretty and I am trying to find some ways to use it. I think it feels thicker or heavier than normal vellum is. I seen so many great cards made with it so far! I hope some inspiration rubs off on me! LOL

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

NEW! Framed Violets

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

It's going to be a total washout today! I am planning on doing some stamping while Shawn is away this afternoon. I got my recent stamp order yesterday and I was so excited for the new suite of products from the Online Exclusives called Framed Violets. As soon as I saw the purples it called my name! I had a chance yesterday afternoon to create 1 card with is so far. It's a gorgeous suite!

Card Details:

Stamps: Framed Violets (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Gorgeous Grape

Cardstock: Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia, Peaceful Pines (NEW In Color), Violet Dreams DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Framed Violets Dies (Online Exclusives), Stylish Shapes Dies, Fresh Freesia Satin Ribbon (Online Exclusives), Adhesive Backed Blooms (Online Exclusives), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This suite of products along with so many other stamps will be available July 1st for customers. There is some summer sets and then Halloween, Fall & Christmas. I did not get any Christmas on this order but Halloween I did grab! Truthfully, I'm no where near ready to even think about Christmas yet! The Online Exclusives that are coming in July are really nice so please make sure you check them out!!

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My thoughts today...

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~Wendy

Wildflower Sympathy Set

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

It's the start of the Memorial Day weekend it's looking to be a washout here.

That will allow me to get some crafting done since tomorrow Shawn will be away at a Tesla event. I hope whatever you have planned this weekend it is something fun!

Today I am sharing a set of sympathy cards made with the retired Wildly Flowering DSP that retired a year or so ago. The DSP has pretty floral patterns. I used a good bit of it but still have some left that I am working on using up. I paired this pretty paper with the Prayers & Promises stamp set that was available in the 2026 Spring Mini Catalog. If I'm not mistaken, I think it is a Million Dollar Achiever Set and I'm also not quite sure if this set has carried over or retired?

Card Details:

Stamps: Prayers & Promises (Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Early Espresso

Cardstock: Boho Blue (retired In Color), Moody Mauve (retired In Color), Wild Wheat (retired In Color), Early Espresso, Basic White, Wildly Flowering DSP (retired)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Opaque Sparkle Dots (retired 2023-2025 In Color), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These have been placed on my card rack for sale. 

The inside says "So sorry for your loss".

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~Wendy

Perennial Lavender Card Set

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

A rainy day is on tap here with some cooler temps! I won't complain about the rain since we really need it. Last evening we celebrated Kelsey's birthday with takeout Hibatchi. We decided to to do that instead of going out to eat since we were getting severe thunderstorms! 

Today I have a set of cards to share that will be going up for sale. I used up some Painted Lavender DSP and made a simple set of all occasion cards plus a matching composition notebook which I will package up in a clear acrylic card box.

Card Details:

Stamps: Sassy Salutations (retired 2012), Simply Said (retired 2026)

Ink: Shaded Spruce

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Shaded Spruce, Basic White, Painted Lavender DSP (retired 2026)

Accessories: Painted Lavender Dies (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Two Toned Sparkle Gems (retired Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I left the inside blank so that maybe someone would like to write their own message inside or I can always stamp something. It will be up the the buyers preference. 

These will come with envelopes and will mail flat since nothing is popped up.

I made several packages of all occasion cards that I am selling. If you ever see something your interested in please shoot me a comment or an email at blueyes966@outlook.com 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy