In My Thoughts

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

It's going to be a beautiful day here in PA today!

I'm excited to get out and get a nice walk in and soak up as much sunshine as I can!

I may try to get some stamp time in later today to finish up some treats I started earlier this week. In the meantime I have a card to share with you that I made for in my bin.

Card Details:

Stamps: Great Impressions

Ink: Pool Party, Merry Merlot (retired)

Cardstock: Pool Party, Merry Merlot (retired), Very Vanilla, Wild Asparagus "Merry Christmas Line" Patterned Paper

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Textured Notes Dies (Online Exclusives), Adhesive Backed Dragonflies & Birds (retired Online Exclusives), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These stamps have been in my collection for along time and always make for a nice card!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy

Extreme Snowboard HB

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

We are in for a nice day today & tomorrow!

50 degrees with lots of sun which every little bit of warmth & sunshine will melt the snow.

I'm so ready for spring!

Today I have a card to share with you that I made for on my card rack.

I pulled out a retired single stamp called Extreme Snowboard that was out in 2009. I can't say that I have ever used it that I remember. LOL I found the perfect patterned paper in my stash that was spot on for this stamp!

Card Details:

Stamps: Extreme Snowboard (retired 2009), Simply Said

Ink: Boho Blue (retired In Color), Pebbled Path (retired In Color)

Cardstock: Boho Blue, Pebbled Path, Basic White, Got Moxxie -Hit the Slopes Patterned Paper

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits, Basics 3D EF (retired Online Exclusives), Pebbled Path Enamel Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

We have a ski resort close to here that I am sure has been busy this winter with all the snow! I have a feeling that this card won't be on the card rack too long!

Stampin Up! brought out a couple of these Extreme stamps back in 2009. 

I have 3 of the 5. Do you remember these stamps?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!
~Wendy

Heartfelt Thanks

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Today I am sharing the 2nd card I made with the retired Heartfelt Thanks stamp set from 2005.

Card Details:

Stamps: Heartfelt Thanks (retired), Linen Background (retired)

Ink: Cranberry Crisp (retired In Color), Mellow Moss (retired)

Cardstock: Cranberry Crisp (retired), Mellow Moss (retired), Very Vanilla, Recollections DSP (retired 2006)

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Mellow Moss Stitched Ribbon (retired), Gold Cord, Low Profile Gold Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It seems really odd pulling out the old stuff and creating new things with them but again & again it's proving to myself that even if this stuff is retired it still makes some beautiful cards!

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My thoughts today...

....even if they are long retired!

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

Friend Card

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

I hope your week is going well so far!

We had some lovely sunshine yesterday but did not do much as far as the melting process goes because temps were only around 31 degrees. Today we are to hit 48 degrees so I hope alot will melt!

Over the weekend I had a few minutes to play at my stamp table. I pulled out some old stamps & paper to make some cards. The stamp set I pulled out was a wood mounted one called Heartfelt Thanks. I got this set when it first came out in 2005. When we did the move to Missouri in 2010 I sold this set to a friend. Last year the friend gave it back to me because she was getting rid of all her stamping stuff. This set was well loved over the years and I really wanted to just remind myself why I got the set in the first place. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Heartfelt Thanks (retired 2005), Linen Background (retired), Everyday Flexible Phrases (retired 2004)

Ink: Cranberry Crisp (retired In Color), Bravo Burgundy (retired), Mellow Moss (retired)

Cardstock: Cranberry Crisp (retired In Color), Mellow Moss (retired), Very Vanilla, Recollections DSP (retired 2006)

Accessories: Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Tags to Go Dies (retired Online Exclusives), Elegant Faceted Dots (retired), Vanilla Twine, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

After my card was done I dropped my stamp onto my focal panel right above my friend tag. *sigh* I will need to redo that before this card leaves my stash. I was rushing to clean up. Tomorrow I will share the 2nd card I made with the same products. I always feels so good to pull out the old stuff and ink it up again! This set is a winner in my book and i'm so glad it's back in my collection!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Fun With Squares

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Today I am having fun playing with squares! 

I have been seeing lots of cards lately that uses different sizes of square and decided to play with some scraps and use up my 1x1 inch squares! I pulled out some retired It's My Party DSP from 2016. It was a huge 12x12 paper stack that I shared half with my friend and I'm still working on using my half.

Card Details:

Stamps: Balloon Adventures (retired 2017)

Ink: Memento Black

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Basic Black, Basic White, It's My Party DSP (retired 2016)

Accessories: Balloon Bouquet Punch (retired), Black Twine, It's My Party Enamel Dots (retired 2016), Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I really love how these turned out with those fun colors & papers!

Who knew you could have so much fun and create different looks with squares!

This is the template that I used for building my cards and I can say that I will be doing this again! 

Hope you will give this a try!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Seasonal Celebrations

 Hello & Happy Monday!

Is it snowing where you are?

I am over winter!

Today I am thinking positive that spring will soon be here and my card reflects that!

I used a new set called Seasonal Celebrations from the Online Exclusives.

Card Details:

Stamps: Seasonal Celebrations (Online Exclusives), The Right Words

Ink: Garden Green, Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Basic White

Accessories: Textured Notes Dies (Online Exclusives), Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Eyelet 3D EF, Garden Green/White Ribbon, Brushed Brass Butterflies (Last Chance List), Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love this daffodil stamp! This set is full of fun images!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

With Sympathy Set

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

We're in for a snow day today which is really odd since yesterday the sun was shining brightly and we got to almost 50 degrees! Hard to believe that it is gonna snow!

Anyways, I have a set of cards to share with you today that I made for Audrey's last order. She wanted a set of sympathy and this is what I made for her...

Card Details:

Stamps: Peaceful Moments (retired 2020)

Ink: Just Jade (retired In Color)

Cardstock: Just Jade (retired In Color), Blushing Bride (retired), Basic White, Abstract Beauty Specialty DSP (retired 2022)

Accessories: Butterfly Thinlits (retired 2015), Nested Essentials Dies, Beautiful Pattern EF (Online Exclusives), Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Sweet Stems Belated Birthday

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

Hope your weekend is off to a great start! 

Recently I sat down to make some cards and I was not sure what I was going to make. I have a bin that has lots of leftover bits & pieces in so I took inspiration from a piece of old DSP that was diecut with Stampin Up's long retired Top Note Die. Anyone remember that die? It was a Sizzix thick black one. Anyways, I pulled out the package of DSP that this diecut came from and made a quick card and paired it with an old wood mounted stamp set called Sweet Stems.

Card Details:

Stamps: Sweet Stems (retired 2009), Coneflower Celebration

Ink: Rose Red (retired)

Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss (retired In Color), Rose Red (retired), Basic White, Raspberry Tart DSP (retired 2009)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Top Note Die (retired), Stitched Labels Framelits (retired), Exposed Brick 3D EF, Rose Red Enamel Dots (retired), Rose Red Seam Binding Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I really love the outcome of this one even though those colors are kinda bright. This just goes to show you how much stuff I have in my stash that is worthy of a beautiful card!!

Tomorrow we are in for a snow day...AGAIN! *sigh* I may just find myself back at my stamp table and pulling out more bits & pieces from my leftover bin to see what I can create. I really do enjoy that!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Beautiful Motifs

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

Another rainy, dreary morning here in PA.

This girl is in major need of some sunshine and warm weather so I can get out for a walk. It's been weeks since we've been able to walk. A good bit of our snow has melted.

How's the weather in your neck of the woods?

Card Details:

Stamps: Beautiful Motifs

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Brushed With Beauty DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Beautiful Pattern EF (Online Exclusives), White Ribbon (retired Online Exclusives), Low Profile Petal Pink Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Lovely Arrangements Friend Card

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Card Details:

Stamps: Lovely Arrangements (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Secret Sea, Old Olive

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

Accessories: Lovely Arrangements Dies (Online Exclusives), Beautiful Pattern EF (Online Exclusives), Cloud Cover Textured Ribbon (Online Exclusives), Moody Palette Glossy Dots (Online Exclusives), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Paper Tags

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Card Details:

Stamps: Paper Tags (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Calypso Coral

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, Basic White, Brushed With Beauty DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Paper Tags Dies (Online Exclusives), White Ribbon (retired Online Exclusives), Linen Thread, Pearls of Beauty (Online Exclusives), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Latte Love

 Happy Tuesday!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Customer Thank You

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

I have a quick card to share with you today!

I had a customer place an order last week and I usually try to make a hand made Thank You card to send them to let them know how much I appreciate their support. I am trying to use up my old stash so I pulled out my A Latte Love Suite and got busy! 

Card Details:

Stamps: Label Me Grateful (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Lemon Lolly, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, A Little Latte DSP (retired Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Label Me Grateful Dies (Online Exclusives), Latte Love Dies (retired Online Exclusives), Adhesive Backed Solid Gems (retired), Lemon Lolly Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love this suite and will be sad when all my DSP is gone. I have been using it sparingly!

Anyone else like that?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great week ahead!

~Wendy

Masculine HB Cards

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Hope that you all had a lovely Valentine's Day!

Our weather here was really nice for a change....temps hit 51 with lots of sunshine that helped to melt the snow! I'm hoping a few more days of these above freezing temps will melt it completely! Later today we are in for some rain which that may help to melt it, too! I bet tomorrow my yard will be a swampy mess though!

Today I am sharing a set of cards that I made this past week for Audrey. She requested a set of masculine birthday and this is what I made for her...

Card Details:

Stamps: The Right Words

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Beautiful Gallery DSP

Accessories: Damask Designs EF, Classic Label Punch (retired), Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These came together really quick and I left them plain jane because that is how Audrey likes them. She always says...no ribbon & no gems and that's exactly what she got on this set.

Well, time to go grab my cup of coffee and get my day started!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy