Happy Thoughts

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Today is Kelsey's 33rd birthday! 

She is my youngest and the baby of the family. 

Just don't know where the time has gone! 

Here is a picture from Sunday when we all went to the Rail Trail for a bike ride. 

It was a fun day! 💗💗💗

Today my card is using lots retired products (as usual) but I am trying so hard to use what's in my stash. This retired Magnolia Lane DSP was one of my favorites. I have a whole complete pack of it plus another pack that is just about used up. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Happy Thoughts (retired Million Dollar Achiever Set 2021)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Mossy Meadow, Basic White. Magnolia Lane DSP (retired 2020)

Accessories: Beautifully Celebrated Dies, Low Profile Petal Pink Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Today we are in for thunderstorms which will cool things down for the remainder of the week. We are in for a cool, rainy Memorial Day weekend which I'm ok with! LOL

This recent heatwave was a bit much for me.

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My thoughts today...

Happy Birthday, Kelsey Lynn! 

Hope you have an amazing day!

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Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Magnolia Anniversary

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

We are in for another scorcher today! Blah! 

I'm all for warm weather but 90 +degrees and humidity....not my thing! I will be hibernating in the basement today!

Just sharing a quick card today that I made a few weeks ago.

Card Details:

Stamps: Northwoods Rubber Stamps

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Basic White, Magnolia Lane DSP (retired 2020)

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Memory Box Leaf Swirl Die, Petal Pink Ribbon (retired), Petal Pink Low Profile Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

My friend Carol sent me those leaf swirls years ago and I am down to 1 left in my stash. I always loved that diecut! Thanks Carol!! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Floral Anniversary Set

 Good Morning & Happy Monday!

Phew, I think I need a day to relax instead of doing household chores today! LOL

Between Saturday's outside work & planting flowers and yesterday's bike ride...I am hurting but I am gonna push thru and get my house cleaned today! Hopefully the rest of the week I can relax! 

Today I am sharing a set of Anniversary cards that was on Audrey's last order. I think she said she needed 17 Anniversary cards for the month of May & June and since I already had some made I pulled from my stash for the rest. Anyways, this set uses a sheet of patterned paper I found in my stash from Hobby Lobby. I've had it a good long while and I'm not sure if it's still available or not. I paired it with some retired Stampin Up colors like Pistachio Pudding & Primrose Petals. Do they sound familiar?

Card Details:

Stamps: Phrases & Frames (Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Pistachio Pudding (retired In Color)

Cardstock: Primrose Petals (retired In Color), Lemon Lolly, Pistachio Pudding (retired In Color), Patterned Paper from The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby)

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Primrose Petals Stitched Ribbon (retired), Antique Pearls, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I know these are nothing too fancy because that is the way Audrey likes her cards but I found this set so rewarding to make because I was able to use some older products that haven't seen daylight in ages! I tried my best to match the cardstock to the colors in the patterned paper. These will also mail without any extra postage because nothing is popped up. 

Ok, I better get moving....it's going to be a long day! And a very hot one....90's are in the forecast today & tomorrow! Blah! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Nature's Symphony

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Hope your having a nice weekend! 

Our weather here is beautiful which gave us a chance to get the outside cleaned up and ready for the summer months. We got it all finished and I will say that we both are a bit sore today! LOL 

The card I am sharing today is made with the Nature's Symphony bundle that came out in the 2026 Spring Mini Catalog and carried over into the 2026 May-August Catalog. I finally had a chance to play with it a bit...

Card Details:

Stamps: Nature's Symphony

Ink: Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Basic White, Nature's Walk DSP (retired)

Accessories: Nature's Symphony Dies, Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Pecan Pie Ribboned Adhesive Backed Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Linen Thread, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Today we are gonna go to the Rail Trail and ride our bikes. 

Haven't done that in quite awhile but we're going to take advantage of the nice weather while it's here! Wish us luck! LOL

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My thoughts today...

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

Flowering Rain Boots

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

We are in for a beautiful day and you know that means work for us!

We will be outside most of the day with power washing the porches, putting the summer furniture out and planting some flowers! My porches will finally look nice instead of cold & bare from the winter months!

Since it still is technically spring, I have a spring card to share today that I made for in my bin.

This one uses a long retired set called Flowering Rain Boots Bundle from 2023. I have had this set sitting on my Easter bin since then and today it finally saw ink! Yes, it took me 3 years to get it inky! Sad, I know! 

Card Details:

Stamps: Flowering Rain Boots (retired 2023)

Ink: Soft Succulent (retired In Color), Pumpkin Pie, Mango Melody (retired)

Cardstock: Mango Melody, Soft Succulent (retired In Color), Basic White, Flowering Fields DSP (retired)

Accessories: Flowering Rain Boots Dies (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Gold Sheer Ribbon, Loose Gold Sequins, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I know your probably asking why it took me so long to finally ink this beauty up but the truth is, Audrey keeps me so busy that I am usually spent once I have an order done for her that I don't feel like making cards for myself after that. Now that I cut back on taking card orders from her I am having time to play and make cards for myself! And you know I have so many sets that I never got the chance to ink up over the years so now is my time to enjoy them! This set is a winner in my book! I just love those boots! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Flowers Fair

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!!

The weekend is upon us and it's going to be a beautiful day & a warm weekend ahead!

Lots on our agenda this weekend like power washing both porches and then getting the summer furniture out. I also need to hit the local greenhouse to get some flowers! I am so looking forward to dressing up my porches with some pretty flowers! I also picked up another American flag as mine has seen better days!

Anyways, today I have a pretty card to share with you made with the Online Exclusives set called Flowers Fair. I first saw lots of beautiful cards made with it from Patty Bennett. Oh, her coloring is outstanding and so vibrant! I am not all that great at coloring or blending but I tried my hand at coloring this big image and felt I did ok. I chose some spring time colors like Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party & Granny Apple Green and went to town!

Card Details:

Stamps: Flowers Fair (Online Exclusives), Fabulous Sayings (January 2026 Product of the Month)

Ink: Memento Black, Flirty Flamingo, Stampin Blends- Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party, Granny Apple Green

Cardstock: Pool Party, Flirty Flamingo, Basic White

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Pool Party Ribbon (retired), Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This image is just gorgeous in any color combination and I enjoyed coloring it!

Hopefully the next card I make with this stamp I can do it some justice! LOL

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Bee Happy Spiral Notebook

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

What a difference a day makes....it's going to be a cool & breezy day ahead!

We had some thunderstorms blow thru around 9 last evening and they were loud! 

It took me forever to fall asleep.

So, today I promised I would share the Bee notebook that I made when I made the card I shared yesterday. I love how it turned out!

Project Details:

Stamps: none

Ink: none

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Photoplay Paper (Honeycomb Bees)

Accessories: Echo Park Bee Stickers, Black & White Ribbon (retired), Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems (retired), Two Sided Tape, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It's just as cute as the card, don't ya think?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Bee Happy Card

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

We are in for a stormy day after a beautiful day yesterday! 

We got a bit of yard work in last evening before the rain comes today but I'm sure by the end of the weekend the grass will need mowed again. I worked on the flower bed while Shawn mowed. Got them looking much better after cleaning up all the leaves & tree branches from the neighbors over grown jungle. That's a whole other story in itself.

Today I have a bright, happy card to share made with a variety of things! In the last 2 years I have grown quite the collection of BEE things from different patterned papers and stickers so I thought I would take advantage of them and create some fun things!

Card Details:

Stamps: Reason to Celebrate (retired), Amuse 

Ink: Memento Black, Crushed Curry

Cardstock: Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Basic White, Photoplay Paper (Honeycomb Bees), Echo Park Bee Stickers

Accessories: Hives 3D EF (retired), Black & White Ribbon (retired), Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems (retired), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I also created a spiral bound notebook with the Bee papers that turned out so cute!

I will share that tomorrow as I forgot to take a picture of it.

Hope you will come back to check it out!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy

Phrases & Frames

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Today I have a sympathy card to share and this time I am using something that is NOT retired. LOL The set I used is called Phrases & Frames from the new May-August Catalog. It is a Million Dollar Achiever Set that Susan Campfield created since earning her Million Dollar in sales! It's a lovely set with great sentiments & inside sentiments as well!

Card Details:

Stamps: Phrases & Frames

Ink: Calypso Coral

Cardstock: Crisp Cantaloupe (RETURNING New In Color), Calypso Coral, Basic White, Garden Walk DSP (retired 2023)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Crisp Cantaloupe In Color Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The strips of DSP were scraps that were in my package that I pulled out and I just used what was already cut. I found that the Crisp Cantaloupe matched this DSP nicely so I took the opportunity to use it! Thankfully I had a whole package of the Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock from when it was an In Color years ago. I have a pack of every In Color cardstock Stampin Up has ever had so I am always thrilled when they bring back an old color! YAY!

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My thoughts today...

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

Zinnia Gift Set

 Hello & Happy Monday!

Miss Bailee is off to doggy day spa this afternoon so I am going to make this post quick.

I have been working on a few gift sets using up retired paper. This first set I used the Simply Zinnia suite of products from the 2024 Online Exclusives that has been retired awhile now. It makes some beautiful cards and I have used this set over & over again! 

Project Details:

Stamps: Simply Zinnia (retired Online Exclusives), Warmest Regards (retired wood mounted set), Simply Said (on the notebook)

Ink: Melon Mambo, Stampin Blends- Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Basic White, Flowering Zinnia's DSP (retired Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Simply Zinnia Dies (retired Online Exclusives), Melon Mambo Cotton Ribbon (retired), Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I packaged all 5 cards & the little Composition Notebook & pen inside an acrylic card box. It's a beautiful gift idea and I am making all the cards into all occasions.

I am thinking of adding a For Sale page here on my blog to start selling some of my creations or else selling on Ebay. I have so many creations and would like to find a good outlet to start selling some of my items. If you have any suggestions please let me know in the comments. 

This set of cards are so fresh & fun! I love the brightness of them and this design, while it is a bit complicated to use, it displays the patterns and colors in each piece of the DSP beautifully! Each card is blank inside.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great start to your week!

~Wendy

Anniversary Cards

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

Also a Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there!

Today I am sharing 4 Anniversary cards that I made for Audrey's last order. This is what I pulled out and made for her...

Card Details:

Stamps: Love & Happiness (retired), Linen Background (retired)

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Pool Party

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Pool Party, Basic White, Hues of Happiness DSP (retired) 

Accessories: Blooming Happiness Dies (retired), Stitched Labels Framelits (retired), Starburst Sequins (retired Online Exclusives), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I just love that package of DSP! So pretty!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

To Market Thank You

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

Hope your weekend is off to a good start!

It's going to be a rainy day here. It's also Shawn's birthday!

We are going to a local church later to get chicken barbeque dinners which is something he has been wanting to do! He is still dealing with a head cold but I think each day he is feeling better. I just hope I do not get it next.

Today I have a pretty card to share that I actually made last year on July 4th. LOL I found it as I was going thru my computer pictures and wanted to share it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Simply Said

Ink: Garden Green

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green, Basic White, To Market DSP (retired 2024)

Accessories: Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Translucent Adhesive Backed Dots (retired), Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This was so fun to create! 

Lots of tearing of the DSP but the look is really different and it adds texture to the card. 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy