Grill Master HB

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

It's going to be a nice day here in south central Pennsylvania today!

Lower humidity just for the day and tomorrow it's back along with rain & thunderstorms.

Miss Bailee has a Vet appt this morning for a check up after her hospital visit a month ago. Then this afternoon we will go run some errands before Ravens football this evening. 

I'm looking forward to a good day!

The card I am sharing today is made using the Grill Master bundle from the Online Exclusives a few months ago. This was the first card I made with this set.

Card Details:

Stamps: Grill Master (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade, Real Red, Early Espresso, Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Basic Beige, Cajun Craze, Basic White, He's the Man Specialty DSP (retired 2023)

Accessories: Grill Master Dies (Online Exclusives), Rustic Metallic Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card will be getting mailed out in a few weeks to a good friend of ours for his birthday!

Definitely a great set!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Festive Friday

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY, Friends!

The other day I challenged myself to buy less of the new Stampin Up! Holiday Mini catalog since I am just a hobby demo and start using what is in my 25 years of stamp collecting! Lord knows I have wall to wall stamps, ink & paper that will last me the rest of my life! So, today is my 1st holiday card using what's in my stash! I pulled out a used retired set that I picked up some time ago at L&L Stamps. It is a wood mounted set from 2005 called Renaissance Angels. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Renaissance Angels (retired 2005), Four the Holidays (retired 2009)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock: Thick Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Festive Farmhouse DSP (retired 2018)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Cherry Cobbler Twine (retired), Holiday Rhinestones (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

If you have been following me for awhile now you know that I love pulling out the old stamps and breathing new life into them. Blowing the dust off of them and inking them up in fresh ink always makes me smile and this card definitely makes me smile! 

I'm going to challenge you to pull out your old stamps and make a Christmas card every Friday for Festive Friday up until Christmas! It's a great way to use what we already have in our stashes!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

I Appreciate You

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Hope your having a good week!

Today I want to share a card with you that I made using the new Radiant Sunflowers Bundle. It's quickly becoming a favorite! This card was made for my Upline's Upline as a Thank You for always taking great care of her downlines. I received 2 gifts from her in the last 2 months for being in her top 10 in sales! This card is a fun fold which I will put a picture at the end of this post with the directions on if your interested in making one.

Card Details:

Stamps: Radiant Sunflowers, Lovely Arrangements (Online Exclusives), Begonia Belle (July Product of the Month)

Ink: Memento Black, Cajun Craze, Stampin Blends-Golden Glow, Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Pecan Pie, Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Golden Glow, Basic White, Sunflower Fields DSP

Accessories: Radiant Sunflowers Dies, Spotlight on Nature Dies, Radiant Gems, Mossy Meadow Gingham Ribbon, Linen Thread, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Sorry for the dark pictures...I think my settings must have changed and I already mailed my card out to the recipient.

Here are the directions...

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Petals of Beauty Wedding

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Just a quick card to show you today using the Petals of Beauty bundle from the Online Exclusives. This bundle came out at the end of 2025 and I finally had some time to play with it. Wedding cards are scarce on my card rack right now so that is one occasion I need to work on. Do you keep lots of wedding cards on hand? I usually do not until someone requests one.

Card Details:

Stamps: Beautifully Celebrated (Online Exclusives), Petals of Beauty (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Petal Pink, Calypso Coral

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, Very Vanilla, Brushed With Beauty DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Beautifully Celebrated Dies (Online Exclusives), Petals of Beauty Dies (Online Exclusives), Pearlized Faceted Circles (Online Exclusives), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Gone Fishing...

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Today I am sharing a fun masculine card that I made. 

Always fun to pull out the old stuff to create!

Card Details:

Stamps: Fish-DRS Designs, Sentiment-Amuse

Ink: Pretty Peacock, Early Espresso

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Pretty Peacock, Basic White, Plaid Tidings DSP (retired), In Good Taste DSP (retired)

Accessories: Beautifully Celebrated Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Twisted Rope 3D EF (retired), Metallic Rustic Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!
~Wendy

Give Thanks

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

I hope that you had a restful weekend!

Today I have a card to share that was made with some new products from the Stampin Up! Online Exclusives. I love that they give us holiday products early especially for those who do craft shows or stamp classes. It gives people time to create way before the holiday arrives. I use to do craft shows and back then I felt like I was scrambling to get projects done and ready by a certain time. From September- December I was in craft show mode. Now they give us product over the summer months to help us get started early which is a good thing even though I no longer do shows. I do like to have my friends over to make cards but that has been put on the way side since my friend was in the hospital earlier this year. I'm not quite sure she is up for making cards anymore. Anyways, I did get some new things from the Online Exclusives and started picking at some cards for the upcoming holidays. Today's card is for Thanksgiving.

Card Details:

Stamps: Thanks & Giving (Sept 2026 Online Exclusives)

Ink: Early Espresso

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Autumn Opulence Specialty DSP (Sept 2026 Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Earthy Matte Dots (Online Exclusives), Linen Thread, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

All the little images on this card were punchouts from the paper pack which helps us to create quick & easy cards! I have been loving these as well as the ephemera packs!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Fall Leaves Birthday Card

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

The card I am sharing today is made with some Fall birthdays in mind. I am trying to get ahead of the game while we are in the midst of the dog days of summer. My hands are still giving me some issues so I am taking it one day at a time with making Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas cards.

Card Details:

Stamps: Phrases & Frames (Million Dollar Sales Achiever Set), Gathered Leaves (retired 2019)

Ink: Cinnamon Cider (retired), Misty Moonlight

Cardstock: Cinnamon Cider (retired), Mossy Meadow, Whisper White Tags (retired), Brushed Metallic Copper Paper (retired), Beauty of the Earth DSP (retired 2022)

Accessories: Gathered Leaves Dies (retired 2019), Paper Lattice (retired), Mossy Meadow Gingham Ribbon, Neutrals (Copper)Adhesive Backed Sequins (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I have had the paper lattice for quite some time and really need to get them used. They were perfect for this Fall leaf card, don't ya think?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Thoughtful Octopus

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

Hope your weekend is off to a great start!

It's going to be another summer feeling day here and my plan is to hibernate inside and get some closets cleaned out then maybe some stamp time.

The card I have to share with you today is such a fun one using the 2026 May Online Exclusive set called Thoughtful Octopus. I have had this set on my table for weeks and I finally got around to making some cards with it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Thoughtful Octopus (Online Exclusive)

Ink: Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink, Basic White, Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Swirls of Magic EF (Online Exclusive), 1/2 Circle Punch, Petal Pink Low Profile Dots (retired Online Exclusive), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This cutie went out in the mail last week to a friend.

I hope it helps to lift her spirits.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay cool!

~Wendy

Something To Crow About

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY, Friends!!

The weekend is here but boy is it going to be a hot & humid one here!

My plan is to hibernate and possibly clean out some closets! We have alot of clothes that we need to go thru and get rid of and since it's to be a scorcher outside. Some will get thrown away and the rest will go to Goodwill. 

I have a fun Fall card to share today made with a new bundle called Fun for Fall. It reminds me of another Stampin Up! set from years ago called Happy Fall Y'all! I may have to drag that set out and do a refresh with it! LOL Anyways, this new set is from the July 2026 Online Exclusives and such a fun Fall set, too! I paired it with some In Color Gingham DSP.

Card Details:

Stamps: Fun For Fall (July 2026 Online Exclusives)

Ink: Memento Black, Golden Glow, Stampin Blends- Golden Glow, Lost Lagoon, Azure Afternoon, Petal Pink, Smoky Slate

Cardstock: Golden Glow, Lost Lagoon, Granny Apple Green, Basic White, Golden Glow In Color Gingham DSP (July 2026 Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Fun For Fall Dies (July 2026 Online Exclusives), Spotlight on Nature Dies, Earthy Matte Dots (November 2025 Online Exclusives), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This is really a fun set! 

Normally, when a set has lots of dies I shy away from those kinds because it gets overwhelming but one day I sat and just decided to start diecutting a bunch at a time to have on hand to make more cards. 

And even if I did not diecut out all those little pieces ahead of time, that scarecrow is just the sweetest & fun to color! 

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My thoughts today...

This image reminds me so much of Mr. Shady. It's been almost a year now that we lost him to cancer. He will never be forgotten and always loved!

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

Stay cool!

~Wendy

Floral Impressions Thank You

Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

I do believe that the dog days of summer have arrived. It is hot, humid and the locusts are making noises which reminds me that school will soon be starting. I have seen 2 buses go thru our development earlier this week so it won't be long!

Today I have a pretty card to share that I made with bits & pieces of different things. I already had the sentiment panel stamped & diecut but when it went thru the diecutting machine it shifted and a bottom portion of it was cut off. I kept it thinking that I would use it on something and just cover up the bottom of it. I pulled out my Impressions Abloom bundle which is retired now and stamped my pretty flower in Crushed Curry. I also used the coordinating Floral Impressions DSP that was 2 pieces of scraps in the pack. In the end it made the prettiest card and since I am always in need of Thank You cards it worked out nicely!

Card Details:

Stamps: So Sentimental (retired 2020)

Ink: Early Espresso, Crushed Curry, Garden Green

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Basic White, Floral Impressions DSP (retired Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly Dies (retired 2020), Impressions Abloom Dies (retired Online Exclusives), Pressed Flowers EF (retired Online Exclusives), Starburst Sequins (retired Online Exclusives), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Another card made for the bin for when I need it!

I love the colors of this one, don't you?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!
~Wendy

 

Filled With Sweetness

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Yesterday we had a nice weather day but as the day went on it started to get really muggy.

Even Miss Bailee decided that a short walk was all she wanted to do. She does not handle the heat very well and sure likes to lay in front of the fan after a walk. We are in for rain & storms today but no complaining from me....we need the rain!

Today I have a fun card to share made using the Filled With Sweetness bundle from the March 2026 Online Exclusives. I have had this suite of products since it became available and have not used it much. I really thought that Audrey would have liked the fruit in the suite but hasn't requested anything for me to use it. So, yesterday I pulled it out and played with it for a bit. I am always in need of Thank You cards so that is where I started.

Card Details:

Stamps: Filled With Sweetness (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Misty Moonlight, Strawberry Slush, Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Strawberry Slush & Granny Apple Green

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Basic White, Homemade Sweetness DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Filled With Sweetness Dies (Online Exclusives), Lazy Daisy 3D EF (Online Exclusives), Misty Moonlight Checkered Trim (Online Exclusives), Strawberries & Dots (Online Exclusives), Golden Glow In Color Dots, White Twine, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Hello Friend

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Hope your week is off to a great start!

Yesterday Shawn had the day off because it was Miss Bailee's dog grooming day. After we dropped her off at noon time we met up with our friends, Deb & Ed for a quick lunch at Red Robin then went off to do some errands before picking her up at 4. She did beautifully for Michelle at grooming and looks so nice now. Her front legs were shaved down the other week when she was at the emergency Vet because she had IV's. Michelle got that all cleaned up and you would never know she had shaved legs! Miss Bailee had a great day even though going to grooming is not one of her favorite things to do! 

Today I have a beautiful card to share made with the new Radiant Sunflowers bundle coming in the 2026 Holiday Catalog. This was the 1st thing I had ordered because I just love sunflowers!

Card Details:

Stamps: Radiant Sunflowers

Ink: Cajun Carze

Cardstock: Pecan Pie, Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Basic White, Sunflower Fields DSP

Accessories: Radiant Sunflowers Dies, Sunflowers 3D EF, Radiant Gems, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

In this bundle you can stamp the sunflowers and color them or you can diecut them with different colors of cardstock. Either way this bundle makes some pretty sunflower cards! I'm so happy that we have another sunflower set as I always loved the Painted Harvest set from back in 2018! It is still a favorite of mine! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy