Halloween Gable Box For Ryan

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

Yesterday I shared over on my Facebook page a box that I decorated to hold some Halloween treats for Ryan. He loves Reese's PB cups and all the seasonal shaped ones they have each year. I grabbed the jumbo bag at the store last week. I used a White Gable Box that Stampin Up! has out on their Online Exclusives offerings. These came out back in July 2026 along with their Halloween offerings. These boxes are a nice size and hold maybe 10-12 of the Reese's PB Pumpkins. Along with the candy I will be adding a few bucks that way he can treat himself to something he wants. I paired my box with some Spooktacular DSP from the Online Exclusives. It's the 1st time I opened this pack of 6x6 paper and cut into it!

Project Details:

Stamps: Oh My Fright (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Memento Black

Cardstock: Basic Black, Basic White, Frightfully Fun DSP & Spooktacular DSP (both from Online Exclusives-July 2026)

Accessories: Oh My Fright Dies (tag), Nested Essentials Dies, Ala Mode Alphabet Dies, Black Iridescent Ribbon (Online Exclusives), Adhesive Backed Bats, Ghost & Dots (Online Exclusives), Adhesive Sheets, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I am thinking of making up a couple of these boxes to sell for Halloween but will definitely be making some up for Christmas! These would be so cute done up with a Christmas Eve hot chocolate pack & some cookies! Atleast that is what I'm thinking of right now! LOL That would even be a great idea for after Trick or Treat night....a cup of hot chocolate and some cookies to shake off the chill of the night air! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Festive Friday

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY, Friends!

Today I have another Christmas card to share for my Festive Friday Challenge I am doing. Each Friday I pull out a set of retired stamps and a pack of paper and create a Christmas card to share. This will help once the holidays get closer and I am not scrambling to make cards.

For this week's card I pulled out the Wonderous Wreath bundle from 2014 to play with. I made a fun fold card with it using some retired Trim the Tree DSP from the same year.

Card Details:

Stamps: Wonderous Wreath (retired 2014)

Ink: Garden Green, Real Red

Cardstock: Garden Green, Basic White, Gold Foil Paper, Trim the Tree DSP (retired 2014)

Accessories: Wonderful Wreath Framelits (retired 2014), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Red Rhinestones (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This set was pretty popular when it was out all those years ago! It was a favorite of mine and I do remember Audrey loving it done with Fall colors, too!

Do you remember it?

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Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Birthday Cards From Friends

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Today I don't have anything crafty to share with you but I do want to show off a few of my birthday cards that I received. My 60th birthday was 2 weeks ago today. My friends surely showered me with lots of birthday wishes that deserve to be in the spotlight, so that is what I am sharing today!

1st Card is from Miss Emily...

We've become such great friends over the years! We talk all the time, we laugh, we cry, we made cards together....sometimes I think she is like the sister I never had. I'm so glad we stayed friends after our move to Joplin, Missouri back in 2010. Thank you, Emily! 💙

2nd Card is from my BFF Deb...

Deb has been my best friend since I moved in beside her back in 1994. She has been dealing with some serious health issues recently and even though I don't see her as often I use too we still talk atleast once a week. We too, have laughed together, cried together and even lived together over the years. I don't know where I'd be without her. She also got me started in the stamping world! Thank you, Deb! 💖

3rd Card is from Carol...

This card is a beauty and I would not expect anything less from her. Carol and I have been friends since 2005 where we met thru blogging and then we met in person at a stamp get together. She is one in a million and I'm truly blessed to have her as a friend! Thank you, Carol! 💜

4th Card is from LeAnne...

I met LeAnne years ago thru this fun little hobby of stamping & making cards! I've also met her in real life when she gifted me with her mother's antique ceramic Christmas tree! I love visiting LeAnne's blog and try to comment everyday! She is such a lovely lady and also very talented! I have been blessed with the gift of her friendship over the years as well! Thank you, LeAnne! 💛

5th Card is from Mary Anne...

Mary Anne & I became friends when I lived in Joplin, Missouri. She is friends with Carol and that is how I met her. She heard about the tornado that went thru Joplin when we lived there and sent me a card that started our friendship. We did eventually meet up on one of our trips back to PA and have stayed friends since. We talk all the time and I'm so grateful for her friendship everyday! Thank you, Mary Anne! 💚

It was really odd not getting a card from Audrey this year. She blesses me every year with a card that she writes her personal message in. Always wishing me health & happiness and sending lots of love. I sure missed that this year but I know she is no longer suffering. 💞

No birthday cards from my family this year but I had a really great day!

Shawn took me to L&L Stamps to shop (and did I ever)! Kelsey treated me to dinner out and Ryan spoiled me with a bunch of puzzles for the upcoming Christmas season! I can't wait to start them!

A huge Thank You to everyone for the love & birthday wishes! They all made my day even more special! Much love!! 💗💗💗

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Beautiful Friendship Congratulations

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Today I am sharing a card that I made months ago using the retired Beautiful Friendship stamp set. I saw the color combination somewhere which lead me to creating this card. You might need your sunglasses for this one....it is bright but also pretty!

Card Details:

Stamps: Beautiful Friendship (retired)

Ink: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Mango Melody (retired)

Cardstock: Mango Melody (retired), Blueberry Bushel, Basic White, Coastal Cabana DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Ribbon (from stash), Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It seems a bit busy to me but when I was finished with it I loved the outcome! Such a different variety of colors! I put a retirement sentiment inside and added this to my card rack. 

Hopefully today will be a crafty kind of day! It is to get a bit warmer & more humid today! The Fall weather the last 2 days has been lovely! It inspired me to get a few Fall cards made and sent out. The 1st day of Fall is next Tuesday!! 

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My thoughts today...

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

Design A Tag Treat

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Miss Bailee did a great job yesterday at doggy day spa! She was so happy to see us walk in the door to take her home! She sat on my lap and hung halfway out the window the entire ride home. Our weather turned out to be so nice and she was soaking up every minute of it! Once she got home, ate her supper we went for a walk down the street to Mr. Bob's house. She wanted to show him her haircut and new Fall scarf but he was not home. Hopefully tonight she will see him on her walk! She just adores him! 

Hard to believe this doggy will be 15 years old in about 2 weeks! Michelle, her groomer, says she does not act that age! LOL She really doesn't!

Anyways, today I am sharing a sweet Halloween treat with you! I had one bag of the Reese's Peanut Butter Bats and whipped up 6 cello bags! I used the new Design A Tag stamp set and the coordinating Advent Labels Punch.

Project Details:

Stamps: Design A Tag

Ink: Memento Black, Timid Tiger

Cardstock: Timid Tiger, Basic Black, Basic White, Frightfully Fun DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Advent Label Punch, Swirls of Magic EF (Online Exclusives), Adhesive Backed Bats, Ghosts & Dots (Online Exclusives), Black Iridescent Ribbon (Online Exclusives), Halloween Night Twine (retired), Cello Bags, Hand Held Hole Punch (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Quick & easy and who doesn't love a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup?! Yum!

Today I hope to get to my stamp table! I have a few cards in mind that I'd like to try to create for an upcoming Stamp Day with Friends as long as my BFF Deb is feeling up to it!

I really miss making cards with my girls!

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Our weather here is to be gorgeous today! I am gonna take full advantage of it by washing & hanging my bedsheets out on the line to dry! They will smell so good come bedtime tonight! How many of you still hang your bedsheets out to dry? Maybe I am dating myself here! LOL

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

Santa's Hat Swap Card

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Today Miss Bailee has a grooming appointment at noon so that gives us a few hours to do some running around before we have to pick her up. She is definitely in need of a bath & a haircut!

Today I am sharing a swap card that I made and sent to 15 of the other ladies on our team. The swap was for the 2026 Holiday Catalog and the Online Exclusives. I chose the stamp set called Santa's Hat. I paired my stamp set with some Stitched Season DSP that is from the Online Exclusives.

Card Details:

Stamps: Santa's Hat

Ink: Memento Black, Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Stitched Season DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Seasonal Cheer Mini EF (Online Exclusives), Red & White Twine, Red & White Adhesive Backed Peppermints, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I kept this simple since I needed to make 15 of them! Thankfully I had

 everything on hand except for the twine. I had to order that last minute! I am currently in the process of doing another swap with my team mates. This one is a Christmas Gift Card Holder! I do have them made just need to print out my supplies list and address my envelopes. I was hoping to get them in the mail today but I think maybe tomorrow or Wednesday at the latest! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great week ahead!

~Wendy

Wandering Words-Autumn

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Hope your having a great weekend!

I spent most of yesterday at my stamp table working on another swap that I signed up for. I have really been enjoying them and it makes me happy to be creating! Today I hope to get them finished up and in the mail Monday.

Today I am sharing a pretty autumn card that I made with a stamp set that my friend Deb was getting rid of. The set is called Wandering Words that was out in 2009. She gave me the set to get rid of but I decided to hang on to it to make some cards with it.

Card Details:

Stamps: Wandering Words (retired 2009), Petite Patterns (retired 1999)

Ink: Stampin Write Markers-Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango & Crushed Curry

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Very Vanilla, Sweater Weather DSP (retired 2013)

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Seasonal Cheer Mini EF (July 2026 Online Exclusives), Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins (retired), Linen Thread, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card is flat for easy mailing!

I really love inking up the older stamps and getting use out of them again! I sat and played more with this set which I will share that card soon!

Today football season starts! 

I will be in my recliner this afternoon relaxing and watching! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Trick or Treat Fun Fold

 Good Morning & Happy Saturday, Friends!

Today I am sharing a fun fold that I made with the Oh My Fright suite. I realized spooky season is upon us and I've not shared much Halloween stuff. These last months have me all upside down! The Oh My Fright suite was a July 2026 Online Exclusive offering which I took advantage of right away since I do make cards & treats for Halloween. This year's treats are going to look much different since I don't have Audrey to make for. She always loved my holiday treats and that part I will most definitely miss but I am pushing forward and have made a few things but nothing to the extreme I use too. And speaking of Audrey, today would be her 96th birthday! Happy heavenly birthday, Audrey! 

Card Details:

Stamps: Oh My Fright (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Memento Black, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Gray

Cardstock: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie, Frightfully Fun DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Oh My Fright Dies (Online Exclusives), Stylish Shapes Dies, Square Layering Framelits (retired), Adhesive Backed Bats, Ghosts & Dots (Online Exclusives), Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This was fun to make but will be a bit bulky to mail so this one will most likely go in Kelsey's Halloween basket. I picked up a nice Boo basket at Home Goods a few weeks ago and filled it with a Halloween blanket from Sam's Club, a Sanderson Sister's cup, and some Halloween decorations. I will give her the basket on October 10th which is when we are having our Halloween Day! Movies, food, puzzles and we will be wearing our Halloween pj's again! It's become a tradition!

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My thoughts today...

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~Wendy

Festive Friday

 Hello & Happy Friday, Friends!

Where were you 25 years ago today?

It is 9/11 and I can still remember that morning as if it was yesterday! I had just gotten the kids off to school and was doing my weekly house cleaning and I had the Today Show on in the living room while I was dusting when it came on about the planes hitting the World Trade Towers. My heart sank as I watched in fear. That day changed so much in our world. The loss of life there in New York City, Shanksville, Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon in Washington DC was the worst terrorist attack in the United States. A day the world will never forget!!

Today it is time for another Festive Friday Christmas card!

For this week's card I pulled out a stamp set from 2015 called Peaceful Wreath. I paired it with the Versatile Christmas stamp set from the same year. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Peaceful Wreath (retired 2015), Versatile Christmas (retired 2015)

Ink: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Jolly Holiday DSP (retired 2011)

Accessories: Tailor Made Tags Dies (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Cherry Cobbler/Gold Ribbon (retired), Adhesive Backed Sparkle Sequins, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Another card made for the Christmas pile!

 I have been having so much fun pulling out all my retired stamp sets and creating with them! Feels good to use this stuff!

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My thoughts today...

~Wendy

Cutest Crew Hello Card

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Hope everyone had a nice Labor Day weekend!

Our weather here was absolutely splendid!! Wish it could stay like that all year long!

Today I am going to do some cleaning and hopefully grab a nap this afternoon as I did not sleep all that good last night.

The card I am sharing today was made with a bundle from the Online Exclusives called Cutest Crew. I really was not going to get it but there are so many adorable things about it. All the different animals and it is loaded with some cute sayings! I just could not resist it any longer after seeing SO many cute cards with it. Don't ya hate when that happens!?

Card Details:

Stamps: Cutest Crew (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Memento Black, Coastal Cabana, Stampin Blends-Crumb Cake, Pecan Pie, Smoky Slate, Balmy Blue, Dark Pool Party

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Coastal Cabana, Basic White, Dandy Designs DSP (retired 2023)

Accessories: Cutest Crew Dies (Online Exclusives), Everyday Arches Dies, Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon, Antique Brads, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card is headed out in the mail this week and hopefully the recipient will smile from ear to ear! The power of a handmade card will do that! 

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My thoughts today...

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