Spotlight on Nature Friend Card

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Hope your having a nice weekend!

The weather has been filled with sunshine but a tad on the cool side. I will still take it though!

Today I have a card to share that I made using the now retired Spotlight on Nature stamp set. It's a wonderful set and the dies have carried on into the new catalog come May!

Card Details:

Stamps: Spotlight on Nature (retired), Unbounded Beauty (sentiment retired)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Soft Seafoam, Garden Lane DSP (retired 2020)

Accessories: Unbounded Beauty Dies (retired), Textured Notes Dies (Online Exclusives), Blender Pen, Genial Gems (retired), Dimensionals, Stampin Seal Adhesive

I used my Blender Pen to pull some some ink into my images to make it look like shadows. I haven't done that in ages and truthfully, I wasn't even sure the Blender Pens were even still sold by Stampin Up!. When I first got into making cards that was the way I learned how to color images....with an ink pad & a Blender Pen. 

Another pretty card for the bin!

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~Wendy

Aidan's 1st Birthday!!

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

We're starting today off on the cool side! Only to get to the mid 50's today which is better than freezing but it's just a tad cool for me. 

Today I want to share a sweet birthday card I made for Audrey's recent order. She wanted a card for her great grandson's 1st birthday and what she requested I did not have in my arsenal so I dug out the Dinoroar Bundle for 2019 and played around with it. Once it was finished she loved it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Dino Days (retire 2019), Family Party (retired 2019)

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Cardstock: Old Olive, Pretty Peacock, Pool Party, Basic White, Dinoroar Days DSP (retired 2019)

Accessories: Dino Dies (retired 2019), Stylish Shapes Dies, Playful Alphabet Dies (retired), Dinoroar Enamel Shapes (retired 2019), Adhesive Sheets, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I was happy with how this one turned out!

Once I get Audrey's card order wrapped up this month I will be stepping down from making cards for her. I haven't broke the news to her yet and i'm sure she will be sad about it but I think it's time...

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~Wendy

Cheery Chat Get Well

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!!

Today my hubby is off and we have a list a mile long of errands to run! 

Atleast it's going to be a nice day!

I have a pretty card to share with you that I made with a really old wood mounted set called Cheery Chat. I paired the stamps with a beautiful floral paper from Floral Delight DSP. 

It's so pretty!

Card Details:

Stamps: Cheery Chat (retired 2001)

Ink: Old Olive

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Basic White, Floral Delight DSP (retired)

Accessories: Square Layering Framelits (retired), Daffodil Delight Ribbon (retired), Daffodil Delight Glitter Dots (retired), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It's really sad that I have to type out all the stuff that is retired.

I feel like Stampin Up! retires products at lightening speed anymore. 

Not sure how anyone actually uses anything up!

I have SO much product that I left my customers know that sometime in this coming year I will be stepping down as a demonstrator. My hands aren't what they use to be. I will still be sharing here on my blog just won't be a SU Demo anymore. I feel it's time...

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~Wendy

Framed Florets Bundle

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

I'm sharing another pretty card today using the retired Framed Florets Bundle from 2023.

This bundle was part of a suite of products which I am still working on using!

Card Details:

Stamps: Framed Florets (retired 2023)

Ink: Evening Evergreen (retired In Color), Soft Succulent (retired In Color), Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Balmy Blue, Polished Pink (retired In Color)

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Soft Succulent (retired In Color), Basic White, Fitting Florets DSP (retired 2023)

Accessories: Framed Florets Dies (retired 2023), Spotlight on Nature Dies, Greenery EF (retired), Balmy Blue Sheer Ribbon (retired), Soft Succulent Opal Gems (retired In Color), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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~Wendy

Everything Is Rosy Friend Card

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

I have made the decision to stop buying anything new for awhile and use what is in my stash. I have SO much great stuff that deserves to be used!

 Today's card uses a retired bundle called Everything is Rosy. Do you remember it?

Card Details:

Stamps: Everything Is Rosy Medley (retired 2019 ), Unbounded Love (retired Sentiment), Fabulous Sayings (Inside- Jan 2026 Product of the Month)

Ink: Night of Navy, Melon Mambo

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Melon Mambo, Basic White, Rose Gold Foil Paper, Everything Is Rosy Specialty DSP (retired)

Accessories: Everything Is Rosy Enamel Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The focal image panel and floral images were printed diecuts that came with the DSP. I seem to always forget to use them. I love the patterns in the DSP plus it has the Rose Gold Foil splashed throughout it! So pretty!

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Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Floral Anniversary

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Hope your week is going well.

Today I have another card to share with you that was requested by Audrey on her last card order. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Great Greetings (retired 1992)

Ink: Poppy Parade

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Basic White, Mixed Media Florals Memories & More Card Pack (retired)

Accessories: Celebration Labels Dies (retired 2020), Low Profile Petal Pink Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Those Memories & More Card Packs are life savers when it comes to creating a quick card! 

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

Floral Birthday Card

 Hello & Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter holiday!

Today I am sharing the other special birthday card that Audrey requested for her granddaughter.

Card Details:

Stamps: Lovely Arrangements (sentiment-Online Exclusives)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla, Favored Flowers DSP (retired SAB 2023)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Crochet Trim (retired), Vanilla Twine, Brushed Brass Butterflies, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card was made with scraps that were in my package of paper that were from other projects. It turned out to be a pretty card which Audrey loved!

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~Wendy

Happy Easter, Everyone!

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

One last Easter card to share today before moving on!

Card Details:

Stamps: Easter Basket, Linen Background (retired 2006)

Ink: Shy Shamrock, Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight, Balmy Blue, Shy Shamrock, Pumpkin Pie

Cardstock: Shy Shamrock, Basic White, Easter Joy Specialty DSP

Accessories: Easter Basket Dies, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It's to be a rainy day here in Pennsylvania today. We'll be having our dinner later this afternoon after Kelsey is finished work. I'm looking forward to spending some time with her & Sushi. Wishing you all a blessed Easter!

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~Wendy

More Bunny Cards...

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

It's the day before Easter and I wanted to share more of my Easter bunny cards.

You all know how much I have loved & enjoyed the Easter Basket bundle this year! I have used it more than usual! LOL

Card Details:

Stamps: Easter Basket, Linen Background (retired 2006)

Ink: Shy Shamrock, Daffodil Delight, Balmy Blue, Pretty in Pink, Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Balmy Blue, Shy Shamrock, Daffodil Delight, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Shy Shamrock, Daffodil Delight, Balmy Blue, Pretty in Pink, Basic White, Easter Joy Specialty DSP

Accessories: Easter Basket Dies, Perennial Postage Dies, Circle Layering Framelits, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Today I will be spending some time in the kitchen getting things ready for our Easter dinner tomorrow. Kelsey will be working at the restaurant and last seating is at 3pm. We are planning to have dinner around 4:30 once she is done. And Ryan requested deviled eggs to go with our dinner and i'm always happy to make them! Yum!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day ahead!

~Wendy

Happy Birthday Card

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

Today I am sharing a card that I made for Audrey's recent card order. 

She wanted 2 cards for her each of her granddaughters that have birthday's in April. This is one of those cards...

Card Details:

Stamps: Lovely Arrangements (sentiment- Online Exclusives)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Melon Mambo, Petal Pink, Basic White, Wonderful World DSP (retired SAB 2022)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Eyelet 3D EF, Low Profile Petal Pink Dots (retired Online Exclusives, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I have SO much in retired Stampin Up! products that I have been making myself use before buying anything new. This past week I went thru lots & lots of retired stamp sets that I will be parting with soon. I just have way too much that will never get used.

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Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

April 2026

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Today's post will be quick! LOL 

Usually on the 1st day of each month I share my calendar page for that month. 

Yesterday, I forgot....oppsie!

I love the one for April....so VERY springy!

Project Details:

Stamps: Reason to Celebrate

Ink: Azure Afternoon

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Basic White, Shy Shamrock, Daffodil Delight, Easter Joy Specialty DSP

Accessories: Easter Basket Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Easter Assortment, Tombow Multipurpose  Liquid Glue

Yesterday, I noticed that my daffodils have finally opened!! They are just so beautiful and I love seeing that pop of color after a long, very cold winter! Happy Spring!!!

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~Wendy

Bunny Treat Totes

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

It's the first day of April! Can you believe that Easter is only a few days away?!

I got a few bags of Easter candies recently and made a few little treat totes for my gang & some friends. These are nothing complicated. Super duper easy and just cute as a button!

Project Details:

Stamps: Easter Basket, Reason to Celebrate

Ink: Memento Black, Balmy Blue, Stampin Blends-Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Peach Pie, Daffodil Delight, Shy Shamrock, Balmy Blue, Pretty in Pink

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Basic White, Crumb Cake, Shy Shamrock, Daffodil Delight, Pretty in Pink, Peach Pie

Accessories: Easter Basket Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Velcro Tabs, Cello Bags, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I filled each cello bag with a variety of candy that I'm sure everyone will love!

The cello bag just sits inside the tote, it's not glued or adhered and it fits nicely inside. Each tote is held shut with a Velcro Tab. 

They were so much fun to make! I really love this Easter Basket bundle!!

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My thoughts today...

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