Rejoice

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

This morning my whole day was thrown off by being woken up with some very loud thunderstorms! After that I totally forgot about getting the blog updated. I made my way to my stamp table after lunch and realized I never did my update for today so I apologize for being late.

The card I am sharing today uses a new stamp set from the 2026 Holiday Catalog called Rejoice. It is a million dollar achiever set that Lynn Dunn created for her million dollars in sales! It's a beautiful set but unfortunately there are no dies. I paired the stamp set with some beautiful specialty paper from the September Online Exclusives called Winter Dreams. The paper has white flocking on it and even though it looks black it is really Secret Sea.

Card Details:

Stamps: Rejoice (Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Secret Sea

Cardstock: Secret Sea, Basic White, Winter Dreams Specialty DSP (Sept Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Banner Dies, Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Secret Sea/Gold Ribbon (Sept Online Exclusives), Secret Sea In Color Dots, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This set reminds me of the Shephard's Care stamp set that we had last year. It's almost the same design and one that I do like very much!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Thankful Thoughts & An Audrey Update

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Today I am feeling a bit down after hearing yesterday that my dear card lady, Audrey, is on hospice care. She has been dealing with cancer for many years and is 95 years old. One thing that she has always said over the years is that God is good and he has blessed her in many ways! My heart sank when I heard the news but at the same time I know how tired she was fighting this fight. I've known Audrey since 2013 when she asked me to make her cards. Each & every month since then she has always given me card orders. She loved blessing someone's day with a card and kind words no matter the occasion. 

My heart is sad but I am surely blessed for knowing her! She is such an amazing lady!

I have a card to share today that I made yesterday. I got some new Stampin Up! products that I wanted to play with. I used the Design A Tag stamp set and the Harvest Hues Mix & Match Ephemera Pack from the 2026 September -December Catalog (aka Holiday Mini). I have loved the ephemera packs the last few years because they make card creating so quick & easy!

Card Details:

Stamps: Design A Tag

Ink: Secret Sea

Cardstock: Secret Sea, Basic White, Harvest Hues Mix & Match Ephemera Pack

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Seasonal Cheer Mini EF (Online Exclusives), Secret Sea Sheer Ribbon, Darling Duckling In Color Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The Harvest Hues Mix & Match Ephemera pack now has sticky on the back of each piece! I was so excited to find this which makes it even easier to create cards with them so do not over look them in the new catalog!

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My thoughts today...

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~Wendy

Playful Packaging Thank You

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Here in South Central Pennsylvania we are having some glorious weather!

The sky is so blue with lots of sunshine and no humidity! 

Oh and it's in the 70's! My favorite kind of weather!! I am taking advantage of it with the windows open and sitting outside as much as I can.

Yesterday I did make my way to my stamp table for just a little bit to make a Thank You treat using the Playful Packaging bundle in the May-August Catalog. I think this set has been marked down since it will be retiring.

Project Details:

Stamps: Playful Packaging

Ink: Timid Tiger

Cardstock: Golden Glow, Timid Tiger, Basic White, Golden Glow Gingham Gallery DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Playful Packaging Dies, Timid Tiger Ribbon, Darling Duckling In Color Dots, 4x6 Cello Bag (non SU), Dimensionals, 2 Sided Tape, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

We have been going out to eat quite a bit lately and wanted a little something to leave with the tip for our server to let them know we appreciate them! My cello bag has Dove Caramel & Milk Chocolate candies in! Yum!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Simply Leaves HB

 Good Morning & Happy Monday!

Hope you had a nice weekend!

Today I wanted to share a card I semi cased from Chelle Stamps using the Simply Leaves Bundle from the Stampin Up! Online Exclusives. I thought this card would make a wonderful birthday card for those September birthdays!

Card Details:

Stamps: Simply Leaves (Online Exclusives), Unbounded Love (retired)

Ink: Melon Mambo, Golden Glow, Pumpkin Pie, Versamark

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Basic White, Plaid Tidings DSP (retired)

Accessories: Simple Leaves Punch (Online Exclusives), Unbounded Love Dies, Textured Tree Ring 3D EF (Online Exclusives), Heat Gun, White Embossing Powder, Melon Mambo Enamel Dots (retired),  Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

So pretty, don't you think?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!
~Wendy

Sending Smiles Card Set

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

Today I am sharing a set of cards that I made to sell. It uses a set called Sending Smiles that retired in 2023. I also paired it with Design A Daydream DSP which was a huge stack of paper from 2023. This set of cards are all occasion with coordinating envelopes and a covered mini composition notebook with a pen. I really love this set!!!

Card Details:

Stamps: Sending Smiles (retired), Just A Note (Amuse)

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Pool Party, Old Olive

Cardstock: Pool Party, Basic White, Design A Daydream DSP (retired)

Accessories: Sending Smiles Dies (retired), Everyday Arches Dies, Low Profile Sparkle Dots (retired), Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

All 5 cards fit into the acrylic card box along with the coordinating envelopes and the mini composition w/ pen. 

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My thoughts today...

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

Festive Friday

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!!

I am back today with another Festive Friday card to share with you!

I am on a mission to use up so much of my old stash this year as I am slowly going thru things and parting ways with it. This is one set I had owned then sold and then bought again off of Ebay. It is called Happiest of Holidays. It was a 2004 wood mounted Stampin Up! set and always one of my favorites! I also still have the wheels that coordinated with this set but I did unmount them from the wheels and put cushion on them to use as stamps now. I find I get more use out of them! Anyways, here is my card...

Card Details:

Stamps: Happiest of Holidays (retired 2004), Seasonal Sentiments (retired 2010 inside)

Ink: Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Take A Bow DSP (retired 2024)

Accessories: Nestibilities Lg Rectangle Dies, Petals A Plenty EF (retired), Red Rhinestones, Red Ribbon (from stash), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I tried to keep this one on the flat side for easier mailing. The only thing popped up is the sentiment panel. It turned out pretty nice and I'm happy with it!

Have you made any Christmas cards lately?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Better Together

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

I am still in the thick of it picking at my puzzle. It's going pretty good and hope to have it finished before the weekend! Today I have 2 cards to share that are the same. I think anniversary cards seem to fly off my card rack pretty quickly so I try to keep on top of making those! These cards use everything retired and honestly I just love them!

Card Details:

Stamps: Painted Petals (retired 2015), Reason to Celebrate

Ink: Pacific Point, Garden Green

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Garden Green Basic White, Painted Blooms DSP (retired 2015)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Spring Flowers EF (retired), Waves Rhinestones (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I have always loved those pretty flowers & the matching DSP. A friend recently gifted me with a whole pack of this paper on top of what I already have. I know this particular sheet will get used but not so sure on the rest. 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Daisy Lane HB

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Today I have another birthday card to share that I made with all the September birthdays coming up! I wanted to get them made so that this week I could work on a puzzle that I picked up at Goodwill recently. I'm hoping all the pieces are there because sometimes that happens when you buy them second hand.  Anyways, back to my card. I left the DSP do all the work on this one! Quick & simple!

Card Details:

Stamps: Sweetly Scripted (retired Online Exclusives), Daisy Lane (retired 2019), Make An Impression (inside sentiment)

Ink: Old Olive, Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: Old Olive, Daffodil Delight, Basic White, Beautiful Daisy DSP (retired 2018)

Accessories: Old Olive Glittered Dots (retired), Daffodil Delight Ribbon (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Such a pretty card!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!
~Wendy

Layering Leaves Sunflower HB

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

I have another quick card to share today using some retired Stampin Up! products.

September is a busy birthday month and I need a few cards so that is why I made this card.

Card Details:

Stamps: Layering Leaves (retired Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Bumble Bee (retired In Color), Just Jade (retired In Color), Basic White, Flowers For All Seasons DSP (retired)

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Eyelet 3D EF (retired), Tasteful Texture 3D EF (retired), Bumble Bee Gingham Ribbon (retired), Just Jade In Color Dots (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Those pretty flowers were fussy cut directly from the Flowers For All Seasons DSP. That pack has always been my most favorite paper of all time! I don't have much of it left, mostly scraps and I had 3 packs of it to start with! 

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~Wendy

HB Thoughtful Octopus

 Hello & Happy Monday!

Just a quick card to share today that I made for on the card rack.

This one uses the adorable Thoughtful Octopus set from the Online Exclusives.

Card Details:

Stamps: Thoughtful Octopus (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Coastal Cabana, Pool Party

Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Pool Party, Basic White, Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, So Swirly EF (retired), Adhesive Backed Lightening & Stars (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Epic Celebration HB

 Good Morning & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Sorry for the late update today!

Yesterday was a busy day as Miss Bailee had a Vet appt in the morning. We waited 40 minutes for the Vet to come in the room and needless to say she was not very patient waiting. He examined her, listened to her heart and refilled her steroid meds. Did not really have much to say other than he is happy to see her doing so well and he won't be changing up her diet since it's working for her. He spent 10 minutes in the room with us and we were out the door. 

We got her home, had lunch then we headed out to do some errands. Back home by supper time then we took Miss Bailee out for a walk. We did 2 laps around the neighborhood on our bikes then home to watch our Baltimore Ravens 1st preseason football game against the Eagles. Wasn't sure what to expect since our team has made alot of changes over the off season. They got a win and played some great football. 24-7! It was late when the game was over and I could hardly keep my eyes open. So, I slept in this morning since they are calling for a rainy/stormy day. It might just be a pajama day for me!!

So my card that I am sharing today is made with a retired SaleABRation set called Epic Celebration. I need some teen cards on my card rack so I reached for this set and got busy!

Card Details:

Stamps: Epic Celebration (SAB 2018), Sketched Plaid Background (retired 2023), Biggest Wish (retired 2021)

Ink: Dapper Denim (retired In Color)

Cardstock: Dapper Denim (retired In Color), Basic White

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Dotted Circles 3D EF (retired), Dapper Denim In Color Dots (retired), Blender Pen, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Such a fun card for a teenager, don't ya think?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy