Butterfly Thinking of You

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

I hope you had a nice weekend! 

It got a bit toasty yesterday! We did a quick trip to Sam's Club first thing in the morning then took a long walk down to the square in Red Lion and did some window shopping along the way. We went into the consignment shop which was very nice! I got myself a summer dress since the other 2 I have are way too big now. I also found some brand new shirts for $2 a piece. Can't beat that in this day & age where everything is priced thru the roof!

Anyways, today I have a card to share that is a blast from the past. It uses all things retired which is great because it means I am using up my old stash.

Card Details:

Stamps: Dreams du Jour (retired 2008), Phrases & Frames (Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Riding Hood Red (retired In Color), Kiwi Kiss (retired In Color)

Cardstock: Riding Hood Red (retired In Color), Kiwi Kiss (retired In Color), Basic White, Bella Rose DSP (retired 2008)

Accessories: Note Tag Punch (retired), Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon (retired), Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Such a pretty set to pull out & play with again.

I got rid of so many of my wood mounted floral sets that I just have not used in years and felt it was time to pass them on. This one was always a favorite so it stayed! And that DSP is just so pretty!

This card was put in my bin for when the card rack needs refreshed.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Thank You Strawberries

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Today I have a quick Thank You card to share with you.

I was going thru some packs of retired papers the other week and decided to whip up a couple of cards to keep on hand for customers as a thank you for their orders. I also created a bunch of other occasions too but today I am showing you the thank you card.

Here in Pennsylvania locally grown strawberries are just about finished. They don't last long here, a few weeks at most but they are so sweet & flavorful. So when I came across a few scraps of the Berry Delightful DSP with strawberries in the print I grabbed them and got to work.

Card Details:

Stamps: So Sentimental (retired 2020)

Ink: Poppy Parade

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Soft Seafoam, Basic White, Berry Delightful DSP (retired SAB 2021)

Accessories: Lazy Daisy 3D EF (Online Exclusives), Stitched So Sweetly Dies (retired 2020), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I kept this simple because I wanted the adorable Lazy Daisy 3D EF to shine! I really love this one and the added texture it brings to a card. I wanted to add things like enamel dots & ribbon but I kept it simple for easy mailing. 

I found a whole brand new package of the Berry Delightful DSP in my stash that I had no idea I had! This paper was very well loved over the years and can you imagine my delight when I found a whole unopened pack of it! Yes, I was thrilled! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Beautiful Scenery Father's Day Card

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

Today I have another Father's Day card to show you made with the Relaxing Waterside suite from the new 2026 May-August Catalog! I personally love the different prints in this pack of paper...so many to choose from!

Card Details:

Stamps: Relaxing Waterside

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Basic White, Waterside Retreat DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Strawberries & Dots (Online Exclusives), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card uses 3 different prints from the pack of Waterside Retreat DSP. 

It displays those 3 patterns nicely and made for a great card! I don't know who designed this paper but WOW, it's beautiful!

Today, Shawn went up to the Juniata River to go fishing.

He's been waiting to go and finally we have some nice weather to do so!

I'm just putzing around the house looking for something to do. I'm still giving my hands a nice long rest from cardmaking & stamping for now. I got a puzzle out the other day but never started it. Hope you have some fun plans for today!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!
~Wendy

Dad's Day

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

It's to be another very hot & humid day here in PA. My ac has been on constantly since Wednesday morning because Bailee does not like the heat. Needless to say, she is loving the ac being on! LOL

Today I have another Father's Day card to share made using the Relaxing Waterside stamp set. This stamp set is a very nice masculine one that is in our 2026 May-August Catalog. It has coordinating dies and some beautiful paper in the suite. I finally broke into my DSP and created some cards for Father's Day...

Card Details:

Stamps: Relaxing Waterside

Ink: Basic Beige, Old Olive

Cardstock: Basic Beige, Old Olive, Waterside Retreat DSP

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Linen Thread, Old Olive Enamel Dots (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Deer Father's Day

Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Today I am going back to sharing more Father's Day cards. 

I had a friend ask for some that are hunting & fishing related so I whipped this up for her. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Northwoods Rubber Stamps (deer), Make An Impression (sentiment)

Ink: Early Espresso, Pretty Peacock

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Pretty Peacock, Whisper White Tag Punchouts (retired), Country Woods DSP (retired), Plaid Tidings DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Linen Thread, Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love this card! I know my Dad would have loved it, too!

He was a hunter in his younger years and looked forward to deer season every Fall.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

 

Natural Artistry Seahorse

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Today we are back to the hot & muggy weather and that means I will be hiding inside to stay cool. I have been working on a puzzle so that is the plan to keep picking at it!

I have a quick card to share today using a stamp set from the Online Exclusives called Natural Artistry. I love the images in it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Natural Artistry (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Blueberry Bushel

Cardstock: Blueberry Bushel, Basic White, Glorious Gingham DSP (retired 2024)

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

I really like this stamp set!

It's loaded with some great images & sentiments! It's worth a second look!

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My thoughts today...

And tomorrow, and most likely the day after that and so on...

Thanks for stopping by & stay cool!

~Wendy

All Occasion Card Set

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Today I wanted to share a set of cards I made to sell. I pulled out a retired stamp set and mixed it with some new dies & papers!

Card Details:

Stamps: Express Yourself (retired 2013)

Ink: Flirty Flamingo

Cardstock: Pool Party, Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP

Accessories: Nature's Symphony Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Gold Sheer Ribbon (Online Exclusives), Loose Gold Sequins, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love how these turned out....I really think it's the colors that make me happy!

I packaged these up in an acrylic card box and they are ready to go!

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My thoughts today...

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

Lovely Arrangements Birthday

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Hope you had a nice weekend! It sure was a hot one!

Today we are switching things up instead of masculine/Father's Day cards we are doing a floral card. I pulled out the Lovely Arrangements bundle and just started playing...

Card Details:

Stamps: Lovely Arrangements (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Secret Sea, Old Olive

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Cloud Cover, Secret Sea, Old Olive, Basic White, Lovely Blossoms DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Lovely Blossoms Dies (Online Exclusives), Stylish Shapes Dies, Gathering Leaves EF (retired), Cloud Cover Ribbon (Online Exclusives), Moody Palette Glossy Dots (Online Exclusives), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I'm not usually much of a floral girl but this set really spoke to me when it first came out on the Online Exclusives. I think it's the colors & prints of the DSP! It's so pretty!

The last few days were busy for me. I had a card order to wrap up for Audrey. Yes, I know I said I was going to stop with her card orders but what she asked for was some cards I already had in my stash that were made ahead of time for her. If she askes for something I already have made then I'm fine to fulfill her order. If it's something complicated I will most likely pass. Plus I had a card order from my friend Shannon that works with Shawn. And I decided to participate in a swap with fellow Stampin Up! team mates. I created 13 cards and mailed those out Friday. So, my hands have been working overtime lately and I am going to take a few days and let my hands rest. I am thinking of starting a puzzle to occupy my mind a few days. I do have a few more Father's Day cards to share so stay tuned for that in the coming days, ok? Have you created any Father's Day cards this year?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Trusty Tools FD

Hello & Happy Sunday!

Hope your staying cool! Phew, it's a hot one here!

I have another Father's Day card to share today. I know your probably tired of seeing all these tool cards but I really wanted to put a dent in my DSP stash and build up my card stash. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Trusty Tools (retired)

Ink: Poppy Parade

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Trusty Toolbox DSP (retired SAB 24)

Accessories: Metal Plate 3D EF (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Silver Trim (retired Online Exclusives), Silver Festive Pearls (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

 

He's All That

Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

It's looking to be another hot day here with thunderstorms. 

I think summer finally found us!

I have a beachy Father's Day card to show you today using more retired products. I love this one and how the DSP does all the work!

Card Details:

Stamps: He's All That (retired 2022)

Ink: Night of Navy

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Balmy Blue, Basic White, By the Bay Specialty DSP (retired)

Accessories: He's All That Dies (retired 2022), Balmy Blue & White Ribbon (retired), Balmy Blue Shimmer Gems (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Quick & easy!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

 

Sunrise Sailing For Dad

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

Today I have another fun fold Father's Day card to share with you!

This one is my favorite!

Card Details:

Stamps: Sunrise Sailing (retired Online Exclusives), Beside Me (retired)

Ink: Night of Navy, Boho Blue

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Basic White, Countryside Inn DSP (retired)

Accessories: Sunrise Sailing Hybrid EF & Dies (retired Online Exclusives), Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Adhesive Backed Milky Dots (retired), Navy Circle Clip (stash), Night of Navy Stitched Ribbon (retired), White Twine, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I'm not sure on the name of this fun fold card but it's one I have been making for many years! They are so much fun!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Tools for Dad

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Today I have a 2 more Father's Day cards to share.

I made some of these last year and and put in a bin. As I was going thru my cards I found them and thought they were worth a blog post!

Card Details:

Stamps: Heartfelt Hello's (retired SAB 24), Trusty Tools (retired 2026)

Ink: Lost Lagoon

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Trusty Toolbox DSP (retired SAB 24)

Accessories: Trusty Tools Dies (retired 2026), Nested Essentials Dies, Rustic Metallic Adhesive Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Card Details:

Stamps: Trusty Tools (retired 2026)

Ink: Lost Lagoon

Cardstock: Smoky Slate, Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Trusty Toolbox DSP (retired SAB 24)

Accessories: Trusty Tools Dies (retired 2026), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Hung Up Cute Clips (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue 

Such fun cards for a tool loving Dad!

It feels so good to get some use out of this stamp set & papers....even if it is all retired now. 

I bet I have 4 packs of this paper that I unloaded in my last stamp supply sale. I hope it went to someone who will get alot of use out of it!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy