Strawberry Slush Valentine

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Today I have a quick Valentine's card to share with you!

The card looks like a normal card on the outside but the inside I used the Blending Brushes to decorate for a different look...

Card Details:

Stamps: Endless Love, Forever Lovely (retired sentiment on front), Penny Black (sentiment inside)

Ink: Strawberry Slush

Cardstock: Strawberry Slush, Basic White, Thick Basic White, Made With Love DSP

Accessories: Endless Love Dies, Classic Label Punch (retired), Strawberry Slush Ribbon, Strawberry Slush In Color Pearls, Blending Brushes, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I made a template with some Thick Basic White cardstock using the large heart die from the Endless Love dies and I used that as a stencil for the inside. I used Strawberry Slush ink and brushed on the ink with a Blending Brush, then I stamped my images inside of the heart while the stencil was still attached. It really gives it a different look and also gave me a chance to break out my Blending Brushes since I don't seem to use them very often. 

So much fun!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Valentine's Card & Gift Bag

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Hope your week is going well. We are finally warming up here in PA! YAY! 🎉

The sunshine has been glorious and the snow is melting!

Today I am sharing 2 different Valentine items. First up is a card I made after seeing a video on Facebook. I did not save the video or retain who created it. When I sat down to make this card it was touch & go as I had to figure out the sizes of the DSP and leave enough room for my sentiment. It came together pretty quickly though and I put this in my bin for next year.

If anyone knows who the creator of this card is please let me know so I can give them credit.

Card Details:

Stamps: Reason to Celebrate

Ink: Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Made With Love DSP

Accessories: Rhinestones, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

My 2nd project is a decorated gift bag that I made for my friend that requested the Festive Friends Treat Boxes that I shared this past Sunday. I have a stash of gift bags that I keep on hand for all my orders. I love decorating them!

Project Details:

Stamps: Valentine's Day

Ink: Versamark

Cardstock: Real Red, Flirty Flamingo, Made With Love DSP

Accessories: Deckled Circles Dies (retired), Loose Valentine's Assortment, Real Red Shimmer Ribbon, White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

There's no rhyme or reason for the strips of DSP on my bag panel. They were scraps in my package that I pulled out and used up.

The font on the Valentine's Day sentiment is elegant & beautiful. 

Stampin Up! hit it out of the park this year for their Valentine's Day selection! I love all of it!

That is all for today! I am headed back to my stamp table to continue working on Audrey's order. I know my hands are starting to ache so trying to get it done ASAP.

Hope you do something crafty today!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have an amazing day!

~Wendy

2026 Chics Swap Card

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Before I get to my card I wanted to share a picture of Miss Bailee after yesterday's doggy day spa...

Here she is on her Dad's lap after her day at doggy day spa. She just had her supper and was out in the yard. I'm sure she was cold and was trying to snuggle up with Shawn. LOL She's the best little dog and I bet now she feels like a million dollars! 💗

The card I am sharing with you today was made in December for a team swap we did. I am part of Angie Juda's downline and the ladies were requesting to do a swap with the new Spring Mini Catalog and the 2026 January Online Exclusives. I loved the Endless Love bundle from the new Stampin Up Spring Mini Catalog so that was what I used for my swap card.

Card Details:

Stamps: Endless Love, Valentine's Day

Ink: Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Made With Love DSP

Accessories: Endless Love Dies, Beautiful Pattern EF (Online Exclusives), Bubble Bath Ribbon, Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

We were required to make 16 cards and send to our fellow Chics team mates.

It was alot of fun and so neat to see all the different cards & idea's the ladies sent!

Here are my 16 cards...

Today I am headed to the stamp table to get started on a card order for Audrey.

She called yesterday with a nice sized order.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Fun Starburst Cards

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

I hope you all had a nice weekend!

It sure was a cold one here but they say we are in for a warm up this week and I for one cannot wait! Miss Bailee is headed out at lunchtime for her afternoon at doggy day spa. It's been 8 weeks since her last groom because the groomer rescheduled it due to the snow 2 weeks ago. She is in major need of a makeover!

Since the weekend was SO cold I decided to hibernate and get some older things out of my stash and play! I made these 2 starburst cards using the Bee Mine stamp set. Such a wonderful set that is still current.

Card Details:

Stamps: Bee Mine

Ink: Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Basic White, Bee Mine DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Glue Dots, Red Glittered Enamel Dots (retired), Daffodil Delight Ribbon (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Card Details:

Stamps: Bee Mine

Ink: Petunia Pop

Cardstock: Petunia Pop, Bubble Bath, Basic White, Cute As Can Bee DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Petunia Pop Shimmer Dots (retired), Bubble Bath Ribbon, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I have alot of Valentine papers in my stash so it was fun to pull it out and play yesterday!

These cards will go into my bin for next year.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Festive Friends for Valentine's Day

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

I do hope your all staying warm & safe in this extreme cold!

We popped out yesterday early evening to the restaurant for a cup of hot soup and a quick meal to warm our bellies and let me say...that wind made it feel very bone chilling (-17 degrees)! Thankfully, this year I got a new winter coat which helped. The restaurant was filled so we did not get to chit chat with Kelsey too much as she was serving a funeral party & a birthday party for a 99 yr old man. We were in & out within 45 minutes and back home with full bellies! 

Today I am sharing a sweet project with you that Marisa from over at the Kitchen Table Stamper created during her 2026 Valentine's Day series she was doing the last few weeks. I loved all her projects even though I do not always use any of her box templates. This one stuck with me as it was blue and had a snowman on it. I changed it up to create some treats for a friend that requested 5 Valentine's treats. This is what I made for her...

Project Details:

Stamps: Festive Friends, Forever Lovely (retired sentiment 2019)

Ink: Real Red, Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Real Red & Flirty Flamingo

Cardstock: Real Red, Flirty Flamingo, Basic White, Made With Love DSP

Accessories: Festive Friends Dies, Hearts of Elegance Dies, Classic Label Punch (retired), 3/4 in Circle Punch, Flirty Flamingo Enamel Hearts (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These turned out so cute and the friend loved them!

The box is very sturdy and I may even use this template again! I was able to fit in a regular Reese's Peanut Butter Heart and a pack of M&M's that she asked for. 

Thanks Marisa, for always sharing your creative idea's and inspiring us along the way!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

Stay warm!

~Wendy

Heart Shaped Valentine's Day Set

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

We woke up to some very gusty winds this morning which blew a section of our fence down in the backyard. Our weather this winter seems to be extreme which is something I have not seen in all my years. We are to have temps today dip to 20 below. Burrr!

I have one last set of Valentine's Day cards to share today. I used last year's SaleABRation set called Heart Shaped. This set also has coordinating dies!

Card Details:

Stamps: Heart Shaped (SAB 25), Forever Lovely (retired 2019)

Ink: Melon Mambo

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Basic White, The Paper Studio Patterned Paper (Hobby Lobby)

Accessories: Square Layering Framelits (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Melon Mambo Enamel Hearts (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These turned out so nice that I may just use these to send out this week for Valentine's Day!

I will have to stamp a sentiment inside though!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay warm today, friends!

~Wendy

Sweet Jar Valentine

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY, Friends!

Are you ready for the weekend? It's going to be EXTREMELY cold here this weekend. The weather people are saying it's going to feel like 20 below! Yikes! What in the world is going on with this cold weather this year?! I'm so over it!

Anyways, today I am sharing a card I made for Valentine's Day using the Sweet Jar Bundle from the Online Exclusives. I really love this set as it can be used for different occasions. This card is going out in the mail soon to Kelsey & Sushi for Valentine's Day.

Card Details:

Stamps: Sweet Jar (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Memento Black, Real Red, Flirty Flamingo

Cardstock: Real Red, Flirty Flamingo, Basic White, Love Notes Mix & Match DSP

Accessories: Sweet Jar Builder Punch (Online Exclusives), Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Tailor Made Tags Dies (retired), Flirty Flamingo Ruched Ribbon (retired, Red Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

How are you doing on making your Valentine's Day cards? I think I have enough made now so I can get them addressed this weekend and get them out in the mail. Valentine's Day is next Saturday!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & make it a great day!

~Wendy

Happy Retirement

Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Today I am taking a break from Valentine's Day cards to share a Retirement card that Audrey requested on her last order. She wanted a card for a lady so this is what I made for her...

Card Details:

Stamps: Many Mates (retired)

Ink: Old Olive

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Basic White, Floral Delight DSP

Accessories: Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Dashing Designs 3D EF (retired), Daffodil Delight Ribbon (retired), Daffodil Delight Low Profile Sparkle Dots (Online Exclusives),  Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It's a shame this paper is retired...it's beautiful!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Audrey's Valentines For the Great Grands

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

 Today I wanted to share with you the cards I made for Audrey's other 3 great grandchildren that are celebrating their 1st Valentines Day this year! All are the same but a bit different. I used the Endless Love Suite from the 2026 Stampin Up! Spring Mini Catalog which is perfect for making Valentines this year! I love the prints & patterns in this paper. The coordinating dies are wonderful and the Hearts of Love 3D EF adds a nice touch of texture to your project!

Card Details:

Stamps: Wildflower Celebration (retired)

Ink: Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Flirty Flamingo, Basic White, Made With Love DSP

Accessories: Endless Love Dies, Wildflower Celebration Dies (retired), Hearts of Love 3D EF, Word Wishes Dies (retired), Mini Alphabet Dies, Loose Valentines Assortment, Adhesive Sheets, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I just pulled out some scraps of the Made With Love DSP and started working with what I had. Audrey loves them personalized which takes some extra time but always adorable when they are finished. She was thrilled with them!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy

Pick A Season, Friend

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

It's been a busy morning here with putting in a few Stampin Up! orders. 

Definitely need that 2nd cup of coffee this morning!

It's looking to be a dreary, cloudy day here but our temps are to warm up above freezing...the 1st in over 10 days! Just wish we could get a bit of sunshine to go with it. Oh well, one day all this ice & snow will melt!

I have a cute card to share with you today using last year's SaleABRation set called Pick A Season. I never used it last year as I got it at the end of SaleABRation along with the Toadstool Gardens DSP. The 2 go cute together!

Card Details:

Stamps: Pick A Season (SAB 25), Heartfelt (retired sentiment 2020)

Ink: Pecan Pie, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Basic White, Toadstool Gardens DSP (SAB 25)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies (Online Exclusives), Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Rhinestones, White Ribbon (retired Online Exclusives), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It was so fun to pull this set out & ink it up! I left it on my table to use for St. Patrick's Day since it has shamrocks in it! Yep, it might be retired but we crafters put alot of money into our supplies so pull this stuff out and use it! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Hugs For Love Valentines Day Card

Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Hope you had a nice weekend! They seem to fly by in my opinion.

Today I am sharing a Valentines Day card that that I made with some fun papers from my stash. I'm not sure who the maker of the paper is or where I even picked it up at.

I paired it with the Hugs For Love bundle from last year.

Card Details:

Stamps: Hugs For Love (retired 2025), unknown inside sentiment

Ink: Poppy Parade, Soft Sky (retired)

Cardstock: Soft Sky, Basic White, Penny Black Hearts Embossed Cardstock, unknown Patterned Paper

Accessories: To The Point Punch, Stylish Shapes Dies, Soft Sky Ribbon (retired), Dear Dots (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This was a fun one to create and it made me dig into my stash to find all that Soft Sky stuff. LOL I loved every minute of it!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great week ahead!

~Wendy

2026 February Calendar

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Today's post will be a quick one as we've turned the page over to February now and I wanted to show you my calendar page...

Project Details:

Stamps: Happy Valentines Day (retired 2013)

Ink: Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Made With Love DSP

Accessories: Embosslits Heart of Hearts (retired), Rhinestones, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Happy February 1st!

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My thoughts today...

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