Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Beautifully Happy Belated Birthday

Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Another snow day is on tap here in the Northeast. I'm over the very cold temps & snow this season and anxiously awaiting spring's arrival in a few weeks! 
Today I have a pretty springy card to share that I made with a retired SaleABRation set from 2023. This set has never seen ink. I was looking thru some old sets the other day and came across it so I decided to lay it on my table to use. This is for a Belated Birthday...





Card Details:

Stamps: Beautifully Happy (retired-SAB 23), Something Fancy
Ink: Memento Black, Bermuda Bay (retired), Granny Apple Green
Cardstock: Bermuda Bay (retired), Pool Party, Basic White, Dandy Designs DSP (retired SAB 23)
Accessories: Dashing Designs 3D EF, Countryside Corners Dies, Something Fancy Dies, Pool Party Ribbon (retired), Pool Party Shimmer Gems (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

My pieces of DSP were just scraps that were left from another projects that I trimmed the rough edges off and placed on my Basic White embossed panel to give the card some interest. I love the finished project and have added this to my card rack For Sale.

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My thoughts today...


Thanks for stopping by!
~Wendy







Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Thinking of You

 Happy Tuesday, Friends!

It's a gloomy start to our day here. Snow is in forecast for this evening into tomorrow morning. Then round 2 is to start tomorrow evening. Crazy weather seems to be in the pipeline every other day. Hurry up spring!
Today I have a card to share that I made with using the Mediterranean Blooms suite from the 2024-2025 Stampin Up! Annual Catalog. I haven't used it much because it screams summer time to me. The paper is very pretty and the die set has some really great shapes in it! This card is an off centered gatefold.



Card Details:

Stamps: Comforting Thoughts ( Online Exclusives)
Ink: Garden Green
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Basic White, Mediterranean Blooms DSP
Accessories: Spotlight of Nature Dies, Opal Rounds Assortment, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The lemon & flowers on the front I fussy cut from one of the sheets of paper. It wasn't too bad to do! I was really hoping there was a die to do that but there is not. I hope to use this bundle a bit more once we get some warmer weather.

What are you crafting today?
I have nothing in mind to play with today so I may just get started on Audrey's card order. She does not need it until March so no rush on it. 

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My thoughts today...


*sigh*

Thanks for stopping by & make it a great day!
~Wendy






Monday, February 10, 2025

Happy Valentine's Day

 Happy Monday, Friends!

How many of you stayed up to watch the Super Bowl last night?
We watched up until halftime then headed to bed. I kept checking my phone for scores once it got to the last quarter and was happy the Eagles won! Not my team by any means but was thrilled they beat the Chiefs! So a huge congratulations to them!

Today is my day to get my house cleaning done. I started it yesterday and need to finish up today. So before I get started on that I wanted to share another card I made with retired stuff for Valentine's Day...





Card Details:

Stamps: Wonderful Wishes (retired)
Ink: Real Red
Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Basic White, From My Heart Specialty DSP (retired)
Accessories: Heart Pack Punches (retired), Red & White Twine, Red Rhinestones (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue


I watched a video on You Tube last week from Tamara's Paper Trail and she created the design with using scraps of DSP and let's be honest....who doesn't have a ton of scrap paper left over from other projects?! I trimmed off the rough edges and glued them down on a strip of 2 x 4 pc of cardstock and them cut off the long ends. Then added my twine bow before I added it to the card on a slant. Once that was done I stamped my sentiment on a slant as well and added a few red rhinestones for a pop of sparkle. Lastly, I added my heart to the center of the DSP panel. So quick & easy! I need to remember this when making more cards to help use up those small bits of scraps!

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My thoughts today...


Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy









Sunday, February 9, 2025

Bee Mine Valentine's Day

 Happy Sunday, Friends!

It's Super Bowl Sunday, too! Who will be watching?
I like to watch to see the commercials.
Today I have a few cards to share with you that I made for Audrey's last card order. She wanted Valentine's Day cards for the 2 great granddaughters & 2 more cards for some little ones she knows. I made them all the same design but in different colors.







Card Details:

Stamps: Bee Mine, Unknown Alphabet Set
Ink: Petunia Pop, Daffodil Delight, Basic Black Archival (retired), Petal Pink, Real Red, Pool Party
Cardstock: Petunia Pop, Basic White, Meant to Bee DSP, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Cute As Can Bee DSP (2025 Scrapbook Catalog), Bee Mine DSP (retired)
Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Bee Builder Punch, Forever Plaid EF, Happy Heart EF (retired), Bee Trinkets (retired), Tailored Tag Punch (retired), Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon (retired), Petunia Pop Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue


I'm thrilled that the Bee Mine set carried over this year and they even added a new bundle called Meant to Bee in the Stampin Up Scrapbook Catalog this year! That is where the Cute As Can Bee DSP comes from and I love the Petunia Pop color! It's so fresh & pretty!

Audrey loved them!

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My thoughts today...


Thanks for stopping by!
Have a great day!
~Wendy













Saturday, February 8, 2025

You & Me

 Happy Saturday, Friends!

We are waiting on another round of winter weather to hit here in Pennsylvania. Rain, freezing rain, sleet & snow....a whole mixed bag of yuk! I keep saying 40 something days till spring!
Today Shawn & I are just hanging out at home. We took a long walk around the neighbor this morning while the sun was out. It wasn't too bad temperature wise but it's probably the only walk for this week with more winter weather coming.
Yesterday when I was making the gnome cards I came across a stamp set that has a variety of holiday images in it. It is the retired Everyday Essentials set that is a fun one and covers several holidays. I saw a stamp in it that I had never used before so I had to whip out another quick card with it before I cleaned up for the day.





Card Details:

Stamps: Everything Essential (retired), Takeout Treats (retired saying inside), Country Bouquet (retired saying inside)
Ink: Real Red
Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, From My Heart Specialty DSP
Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Square Layering Framelits (retired), Real Red Linen Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

On this card I just took some scraps of the From My Heart Specialty paper and cleaned them up and added them to my card.  The red polka dot paper is foil paper so it's shiny and adds a bit of bling to the card. I just added my red bow from my stash and called this one done!

This one is on my card rack For Sale.

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My thoughts today...


Thanks for stopping by! 
Have a great weekend & stay warm!
~Wendy










Friday, February 7, 2025

Gnome Valentines

 Happy Fri-YAY, Friends!

Just wanted to share a set of fun Valentine's Day cards quick!
I made these this afternoon and had such a fun time!






I picked the patterned papers up at Hobby Lobby, aren't they so cute?
The gnome and saying is from the retired Stampin Up! Friendly Gnomes bundle that was out in 2022.

The inside says Happy Valentine's Day!

These will be going on the card rack for sale!


Card Details:

Stamps: Friendly Gnomes
Ink: Memento Black, Melon Mambo, Stampin Blends-Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, Petal Pink, Pecan Pie, Smoky Slate
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Basic White, The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby)
Accessories: Gnomes Dies, Give It A Whirl Dies, Stylish Shapes Does, Perennial Postage Dies, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue


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My thoughts today...


Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy













Thursday, February 6, 2025

Country Bouquet Valentine's Day Set

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Our morning is starting off with some wintery weather. 
Many schools have delayed the start of classes or closed. 
I have a set of Valentine's Day cards to share that I made recently. I was trying to get this pack of Country Floral Lane DSP used up...maybe next year! 
I used my favorite Valentine's set...Country Bouquet. 







Card Details:

Stamps: Country Bouquet (retired)
Ink: Sweet Sorbet (retired), Petal Pink, Mint Macaron (retired)
Cardstock: Sweet Sorbet (retired), Basic White, Country Floral Lane DSP (retired)
Accessories: Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Country Bouquet Punch (retired), White Glittered Ribbon (retired), Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Again, just using up some scraps that were in the pack that I had cut for other projects and did not use. I haven't decided what I am using this year for my personal cards. I may use these or the slew of cards that are in my Valentine's bin! Guess I better soon decided since Valentine's Day is a week away!

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My thoughts today...


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






Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Let It Ride

 Good Wednesday Morning, Everyone!

Today I have a quick card for you using the retired Let It Ride stamp set from a few years ago. This one was made for on the card rack. It uses a very old Stampin Up Designer Series Paper called Outlaw DSP.



Card Details:

Stamps: Let It Ride (retired)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (retired)
Cardstock: Sage Shadow (retired), Chocolate Chip (retired), Very Vanilla, Outlaw DSP (retired)
Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins, Gold Trim, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This DSP is from 2007. It's a shame it sits on my paper shelf collecting dust all these years. It fits the cowboy/western theme perfectly and sadly I do not have many stamps to go with that theme. This did turn out to be a nice masculine card though! The cardbase is Sage Shadow. Do any of you that have been around Stampin Up for many years remember that color? It use to be a favorite of mine!

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My thoughts today...


Thanks for stopping by & make it a great day ahead!
~Wendy






Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Welcome Baby!

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Today I have the cutest baby card to share that I whipped up for my card rack. Audrey cleaned out my baby selection a few months ago so this was a long time in the making! A few weeks ago I had the retired Adorable Owls stamp set out and that is when I made this card. 




Card Details:

Stamps: Adorable Owls (retired SAB 23), Love & Laughter (retired), Art Impressions (inside saying)
Ink: Memento Black, Coastal Cabana, Stampin Blends-Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, Pumpkin Pie
Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Basic White, Dandy Designs DSP (retired SAB 23)
Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Eyelet 3D EF, Pool Party Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

On the front panel I used strips of the Dandy Designs DSP that were cut at 1/2 inch and layered them onto a piece of white cardstock then I trimmed it down to fit my panel. At the last minute I decided to make this into a fun fold card and added an inside saying from Art Impressions. That finished my card nicely!

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My thoughts today...


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










Monday, February 3, 2025

Love You...To The Moon & Back

 Good Monday Morning, Friends!

Hope you had a nice weekend! 
It was quite cold here, even had a dose of sleet/freezing rain last evening! Today we are suppose to get into the low 50's and it will surely feel like springtime!

Today I am sharing a set of cards that I made Audrey for her Valentine's Day set.
She requested a half moon & a heart on the front with the saying " Love you to the moon & back". I thought for sure I had a saying with that on but no where in my collection of stamps could I find one. I eventually asked a friend if she had any and she had a die that she sent me to complete the cards. I was SO thankful for her help!! And this was the finished product...





Card Details:

Stamps: Forever Lovely (sentiment-retired)
Ink: Basic Black Archival (retired), Daffodil Delight
Cardstock: Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Basic White, Basic Black, Bee Mine DSP
Accessories: 2" Circle Punch, Give it a Whirl Dies (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Unknown Branded Die, Adhesive Sheets, Blending Brushes, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue


When I first got started on this set I was a little bit stressed but once I received the die in the mail for the sentiment it all came together nicely and I had the best time making them!
This was all she ordered for Valentine's Day this year along with 2 cards for the great granddaughters. I'm assuming that this set is going to her family as she did not say but she loved them!

Today I am headed back to my stamp table to work on some card kits for a get together with the girls. I keep wanting to get a day scheduled but then they keep calling for bad weather and I know the girls will not travel in icy, snowy roads. One day winter will be over, right?
I'm still dealing with my head cold which seems to be good one day and then the next feel yukky. Ryan now is suffering with this cold as he slept most of the day yesterday. Dayquil/Nyquil always hits him pretty hard. Let's hope today is a better day for him!

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My thoughts today...


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












Saturday, February 1, 2025

Love & Happiness Card

 Good Morning & Happy Saturday!

Our rainy day yesterday turned into a blustery Saturday morning here. It also feels much colder, too! The joys of winter, right? 
This is the 1st day of February so we are getting one day closer to spring! 
I've got a sweet Valentine's Day card to share with you that I made with a few scraps of DSP and a very fun retired hybrid embossing folder & dies!




Card Details:

Stamps: Love & Happiness (retired)
Ink: Lovely Lipstick (retired)
Cardstock: Lovely Lipstick, Basic White, All My Love DSP (retired)
Accessories: Bouquet of Love Dies & Hybrid EF (retired), Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This one will be going on the card rack for sale as I already have a Valentine's Day card made for Shawn. I'm trying to put cards on there with other people in mind. 

The paper I used was just a few scraps from the DSP pack. I trimmed off the rough edges and used them as is. I have no idea what the measurements are for them.

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My thoughts today...


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