Mother's Day for a Friend

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Hope your week is going well so far! We are in for a rainy day then some cooler air is to arrive, again. We've been all over the place with temperatures in the last month or so. I crave the days of sunshine & 70's!

Today I have a card to share that I made that Audrey requested for a lady friend that loves her cats! If you've seen all the cat cards I've made in the last year that is whom all those cat cards are for. She wanted a cat card for a Mother's Day for her friend and this is what I made...

Card Details:

Stamps: Cheerful Basket (retired 2022), Sentiment from a retired Paper Pumpkin Kit (April 2019)

Ink: Calypso Coral, Petal Pink

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, Basic White, Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP

Accessories: Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Full Basket Dies (retired 2022), Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Truth be told....I wasn't quite sure on this card. She asked for a cat with a bonnet on which I had nothing like that in my stash. I never used this cat image before (kinda forgot I had it) and I know she does not like all the bells & whistles on her cards (meaning no ribbon & rhinestones) so I used this particular sheet of paper that has some gold foil in it to dress it up and make it sparkle. To my surprise, Audrey really loved it! I offered to make her another card if she did not like this one and she said NO WAY! I love it!  

Phew! Sometimes her requests really throw me off and I worry whether or not she will like them. LOL Yes, card making for other people really stresses me out!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Inspiring Iris Mother's Day Cards

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

We are in for a another beautiful day and temps close to 80!

It will be short lived though as we have rain coming tomorrow & Thursday then we cool back down. One day we will get to those warmer temps and stay!

Today I am sharing 2 cards made with the Inspiring Iris stamp set. Of course, it is retired but 99% of my stamp collection is but that will not stop me from inking it up!

Card Details:

Stamps: Inspiring Iris (retired), Heartfelt Hello's (retired SAB 2024)

Ink: Memento Black, Coastal Cabana, Granny Apple Green

Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Basic White, Simply Marbleous (retired SAB 2022)

Accessories: Shades of Green Hexagons, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Card Details:

Stamps: Inspiring Iris (retired), Heartfelt Hello's (retired SAB 2024)

Ink: Memento Black, Strawberry Slush, Granny Apple Green

Cardstock: Strawberry Slush, Basic White, Homemade Sweetness DSP (2026 Online Exclusive)

Accessories: Strawberry Slush Gems, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love the carnations in this stamp set as it reminds me of my days in high school. Every Valentine's Day we could purchase a carnation and have it secretly sent to a friend or a guy friend. They came in a variety of colors, too! They always smelled so good!

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My thoughts today...

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

To An Incredible Woman

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

We are in for a beautiful, warm day so I am going to try to take advantage of it after a chilly weekend!

I promised today I would share another Mother's Day card. This one was made from scraps from things I had in my leftover pieces bin.

Card Details:

Stamps: Hydrangea Haven (retired 2021)

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Basic White, Pretty Peacock, Lily Impressions DSP (retired SAB 2020)

Accessories: Lilypad Dies (retired SAB 2020), Tasteful Textiles 3D EF (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Blackberry Bliss Ribbon (retired), Petal Pink Low Profile Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I found a few sheets of this Lily Impressions DSP in my stash so I am going to try to get it used up. I almost got rid of it in my last cleanout but decided it was worth keeping.

Stay tuned....I do have more Mother's Day cards to come!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Strawberry Mother's Day

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

Today I have a card to share that I made last year but am just now getting around to sharing it!

I have made so many cards last year that I never got to share. Better late than never, right?

Card Details:

Stamps: Heartfelt Hello's (retired SAB 2024)

Ink: Shaded Spruce

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Basic White, Sunny Days DSP (retired SAB 2024)

Accessories: Perennial Postage Dies, Hexagon Punch, Petal Pink Scallop Ribbon (retired), Petal Pink Sequins (retired), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

That paper is so fun! Glad I was finally able to cut into it!

More Mother's Day cards coming tomorrow so stay tuned!

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My thoughts today...

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

Mother's Day

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

Hope your weekend is off to a great start!

Today I wanted to share a Mother's Day card I made. I was asked recently to make a card for a friend to give her mom for Mother's Day. I made this one for her using some new paper from the upcoming 2026 May-August Stampin Up! Catalog. This paper is absolutely beautiful and it is flocked! 

Card Details:

Stamps: Make An Impression

Ink: Berry Burst

Cardstock: Berry Burst, Basic Beige, Velvet Meadow Specialty DSP

Accessories: Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Textured Notes Does (retired Online Exclusives), Charming Shimmer Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I did not take a picture of the inside but I used a sentiment from a retired set called All Year Cheer 2 that says Happy Mother's Day!

I have made quite a few Mother's Day cards in the last several months that I will be sharing this week.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

May 2026

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!!

Welcome to the month of May and I'm sure you know what that means...time to share my May 2026 Calendar page! You know recently I talked about how I was letting go of lots of stamp sets & papers that I have in my collection. I came across all of my calendar pages since 2011 the other day! They are all so cool to look back on and see how far I've come with my stamping & creating! I just wasn't ready to throw my old calendars out so they are still in my drawer. Maybe I should just purchase new calendars and repurpose those! Good idea for when my hands will quit working, right?!

Project Details:

Stamps: Pretty Florals, More Great Greetings (retired)

Ink: Peach Pie, Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green

Cardstock: Peach Pie, Basic White, Florals in Bloom DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Peach Pie In Color Shimmer Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I'm sad that this suite of products is retiring from the 2025-2026 Stampin Up Annual Catalog. It's so pretty!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Perennial Lavender HB

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Today I am sharing a pretty card that I made recently using the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper and an old Cuttlebug Embossing Folder. 

It was the very first embossing folder I ever purchased!

Card Details:

Stamps: none

Ink: none

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Highland Heather, Perennial Lavender DSP

Accessories: Cuttlebug Happy Birthday EF, White Ribbon (retired Online Exclusive 2025), Purple Shimmer Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This one was quick & easy and turned out so nice!

I will have to remember to pull out those old embossing folders more often because I do like the added texture it brings to a card!

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My thoughts today...

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

Sweetly Scripted Anniversary

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

A rainy day is on tap here in my neck of the woods. It seems like we have had alot of rain lately but we are still in a deficit and calling for about an inch today. Every little bit helps, I guess!

Today I have an anniversary card to share with you!

Again, it uses lots of retired products.

Card Details:

Stamps: Sweetly Scripted (retired Online Exclusive), Waves of Inspiration (retired seagulls)

Ink: Lost Lagoon

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Wild Wheat (retired In Color), Everyday Happiness DSP (retired Scrapbook Catty)

Accessories: Seasonal Layers Thinlits (retired), Give It A Whirl Dies (retired), Rhinestones, Adhesive Sheets, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love this one! I may just use it for Shawn's anniversary card in July!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Pierced Blooms HB

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!!

I've got a pretty birthday card to share today using all things long retired.

I'm really trying to make an effort to use what I already have purchased and Stampin Up! has retired. I have a room filled with lots of retired products that I feel are worth sharing every day! This card uses some great products that I will list under my card...

Card Details:

Stamps: Year of Flowers (retired Online Exclusives 2025)

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Cardstock: Pretty Peacock, Calypso Coral, Wild Wheat (retired In Color), Petal Pink, Basic White, Garden Walk DSP (retired 2023)

Accessories: Distressed Tiles 3D EF (retired), Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Pierced Blooms Dies (retired), Wild Wheat Glittered Dots (retired), White Ribbon (retired Online Exclusives 2025), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card is in one of my bins to be put out on my card rack when needed. I have been building quite the stash!! I even started to pull cards from my bins to use for Audrey's card orders unless she wants something personalized. That's a whole other ballgame!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Tuscan Vineyard Meets Half Full

 Hello & Happy Monday!!

It's to be a nice day which will help me in getting some chores done around the house. It's been cloudy & rainy all weekend and this girl needs some sunshine to function!

I have one more wine card to share today then I will be moving on to other cards to share. My friend, Deb, has the Tuscan Vineyard stamp set which I have borrowed many times and usually I just stamp off a bunch of images so that at a later time I can play. My card lady asks for a wine related card every now & then so I thought I would prepare for that.

Card Details:

Stamps: Tuscan Vineyard (retired), Half Full (retired)

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Bumble Bee, Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Bumble Bee, Mossy Meadow, Basic White

Accessories: Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Stamp A Ma Jig (retired), Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love the colors of this card...I think it's my favorite!

I really wish Stampin Up! would give us another wine stamp set. 

It's been quite awhile since we've had one. 

Ok, I'm off to get my day started!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Let's Celebrate!!

Hello & Happy Sunday!

Our Sunday is off to a cloudy start. I hope the sun makes an appearance later!

Yesterday I spent several hours at my stamp table and I covered 5 spiral bound notebooks. They all turned out so cute...I can't wait to share them here soon! 

Today I have a wine related card to show you. This card was made about a year ago and is on my card rack.

Card Details:

Stamps: Stamps Happen (Wine Bottle & Glass), Cheers & Sips (retired Online Exclusives 2025)

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow & Crumb Cake

Cardstock: Blackberry Bliss, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Regal Winter DSP (retired 2024)

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Mixed Labels Dies (retired Online Exclusives 2025), Scalloped Contour Dies (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Glass & Gardens EF (retired Online Exclusives 2025), Crumb Cake Twine, Purple Shimmer Dots, Glue Dots, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I've had this Wine Bottle & Glass stamp in my collection for a very long time and I enjoy coloring that image because it's so easy!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

 

Rainy Days Are Better With You

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

It's suppose to rain here most of the day so I decided to head to my stamp table for some "me time".  I have a few spiral bound notebooks I would like to cover and possibly work on some Post It Note Pads if I don't get distracted. LOL

Today I have the perfect card for this rainy, dreary day!

Take a look...

Card Details:

Stamps: Playing in the Rain (retired 2025)

Ink: Misty Moonlight, Balmy Blue, Stampin Blends- Misty Moonlight & Cajun Craze

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Basic White, Countryside Inn DSP (retired 2023)

Accessories: Playing in the Rain Dies (retired 2025), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Eyelet 3D EF, Misty Moonlight & White Twine (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This was so much fun and the first time coloring up that little fox!

The bunny & the turtle from this set are also adorable!

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My thought today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Anniversary Card

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

Today's post will be a quick one as I have a busy day ahead!

This card I made last year for one of Audrey's card orders. If I remember correctly she wanted this for her daughter & SIL's upcoming anniversary. They have been going around to local wineries to do taste tastings and were really enjoying it! 

So, she asked for a wine related card...

Card Details:

Stamps: Half Full (retired 2019), Many Messages (retired sentiment 2021)

Ink: Sweet Sorbet (retired), Memento Black, Stampin Blends- Smoky Slate & Sweet Sorbet (retired)

Cardstock: Sweet Sorbet (retired), Basic White, Smoky Slate, Country Gingham DSP (retired), 

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Opaque Adhesive Backed Gems (retired), Sweet Sorbet Baker's Twine (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

The Happy Couple

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Today I have a beautiful wedding card to share with you using the Lovely & Beautiful suite from the 2026 Stampin Up! Spring Mini Catalog. This whole suite is filled with lots of great sentiments and beautiful floral images & dies! 

Card Details:

Stamps: Simply Beautiful

Ink: Fresh Freesia

Cardstock: Fresh Freesia, Peach Pie (In Color), Basic White, Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Simply Beautiful Dies, Peach Pie Ribbon (In Color), Antique Pearls, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love the colors on this card, so fresh & fun and they couldn't be more perfect for a wedding!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

To A Good Friend

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Halfway thru the week....YAY!

I have a card to share today that turned out so pretty!

I used a retired set from the 2025 Spring Online Exclusives called Mixed Media Florals. It was a suite of products that I haven't used too much but decided one day last week to pull it out and have some fun!

Card Details:

Stamps: Mixed Florals & Mixed Labels (retired Online Exclusives 2025)

Ink: Memento Black, Pretty Peacock, Stampin Blends- Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green, Boho Blue (retired), Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Basic White, Mixed Media Florals DSP (retired Online Exclusives 2025)

Accessories: Mixed Florals Dies & Mixed Labels Dies (retired Online Exclusives 2025), Plaster Painting 3D EF (retired Online Exclusives 2025), Gold Mesh Ribbon, Loose Gold Sequins, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The stamps & paper are so pretty! I'm not sure if any of these products are on the Last Chance List and if they are you should grab them! Worth every cent in my opinion!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy