Natural Artistry Seahorse

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Today we are back to the hot & muggy weather and that means I will be hiding inside to stay cool. I have been working on a puzzle so that is the plan to keep picking at it!

I have a quick card to share today using a stamp set from the Online Exclusives called Natural Artistry. I love the images in it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Natural Artistry (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Blueberry Bushel

Cardstock: Blueberry Bushel, Basic White, Glorious Gingham DSP (retired 2024)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, White Ribbon (retired Online Exclusives), Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I really like this stamp set!

It's loaded with some great images & sentiments! It's worth a second look!

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My thoughts today...

And tomorrow, and most likely the day after that and so on...

Thanks for stopping by & stay cool!

~Wendy

All Occasion Card Set

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Today I wanted to share a set of cards I made to sell. I pulled out a retired stamp set and mixed it with some new dies & papers!

Card Details:

Stamps: Express Yourself (retired 2013)

Ink: Flirty Flamingo

Cardstock: Pool Party, Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP

Accessories: Nature's Symphony Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Gold Sheer Ribbon (Online Exclusives), Loose Gold Sequins, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love how these turned out....I really think it's the colors that make me happy!

I packaged these up in an acrylic card box and they are ready to go!

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My thoughts today...

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

Lovely Arrangements Birthday

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Hope you had a nice weekend! It sure was a hot one!

Today we are switching things up instead of masculine/Father's Day cards we are doing a floral card. I pulled out the Lovely Arrangements bundle and just started playing...

Card Details:

Stamps: Lovely Arrangements (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Secret Sea, Old Olive

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

Accessories: Lovely Blossoms Dies (Online Exclusives), Stylish Shapes Dies, Gathering Leaves EF (retired), Cloud Cover Ribbon (Online Exclusives), Moody Palette Glossy Dots (Online Exclusives), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I'm not usually much of a floral girl but this set really spoke to me when it first came out on the Online Exclusives. I think it's the colors & prints of the DSP! It's so pretty!

The last few days were busy for me. I had a card order to wrap up for Audrey. Yes, I know I said I was going to stop with her card orders but what she asked for was some cards I already had in my stash that were made ahead of time for her. If she askes for something I already have made then I'm fine to fulfill her order. If it's something complicated I will most likely pass. Plus I had a card order from my friend Shannon that works with Shawn. And I decided to participate in a swap with fellow Stampin Up! team mates. I created 13 cards and mailed those out Friday. So, my hands have been working overtime lately and I am going to take a few days and let my hands rest. I am thinking of starting a puzzle to occupy my mind a few days. I do have a few more Father's Day cards to share so stay tuned for that in the coming days, ok? Have you created any Father's Day cards this year?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Trusty Tools FD

Hello & Happy Sunday!

Hope your staying cool! Phew, it's a hot one here!

I have another Father's Day card to share today. I know your probably tired of seeing all these tool cards but I really wanted to put a dent in my DSP stash and build up my card stash. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Trusty Tools (retired)

Ink: Poppy Parade

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Trusty Toolbox DSP (retired SAB 24)

Accessories: Metal Plate 3D EF (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Silver Trim (retired Online Exclusives), Silver Festive Pearls (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

 

He's All That

Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

It's looking to be another hot day here with thunderstorms. 

I think summer finally found us!

I have a beachy Father's Day card to show you today using more retired products. I love this one and how the DSP does all the work!

Card Details:

Stamps: He's All That (retired 2022)

Ink: Night of Navy

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Balmy Blue, Basic White, By the Bay Specialty DSP (retired)

Accessories: He's All That Dies (retired 2022), Balmy Blue & White Ribbon (retired), Balmy Blue Shimmer Gems (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Quick & easy!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

 

Sunrise Sailing For Dad

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

Today I have another fun fold Father's Day card to share with you!

This one is my favorite!

Card Details:

Stamps: Sunrise Sailing (retired Online Exclusives), Beside Me (retired)

Ink: Night of Navy, Boho Blue

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Basic White, Countryside Inn DSP (retired)

Accessories: Sunrise Sailing Hybrid EF & Dies (retired Online Exclusives), Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Adhesive Backed Milky Dots (retired), Navy Circle Clip (stash), Night of Navy Stitched Ribbon (retired), White Twine, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I'm not sure on the name of this fun fold card but it's one I have been making for many years! They are so much fun!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Tools for Dad

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Today I have a 2 more Father's Day cards to share.

I made some of these last year and and put in a bin. As I was going thru my cards I found them and thought they were worth a blog post!

Card Details:

Stamps: Heartfelt Hello's (retired SAB 24), Trusty Tools (retired 2026)

Ink: Lost Lagoon

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Trusty Toolbox DSP (retired SAB 24)

Accessories: Trusty Tools Dies (retired 2026), Nested Essentials Dies, Rustic Metallic Adhesive Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Card Details:

Stamps: Trusty Tools (retired 2026)

Ink: Lost Lagoon

Cardstock: Smoky Slate, Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Trusty Toolbox DSP (retired SAB 24)

Accessories: Trusty Tools Dies (retired 2026), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Hung Up Cute Clips (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue 

Such fun cards for a tool loving Dad!

It feels so good to get some use out of this stamp set & papers....even if it is all retired now. 

I bet I have 4 packs of this paper that I unloaded in my last stamp supply sale. I hope it went to someone who will get alot of use out of it!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Big Deal Father's Day Card

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Hope your week is going smoothly! So far so good, here!

I've got another cool Father's Day card to share today! This one uses the retired Bistro Burger bundle from a few years ago!

Card Details:

Stamps: Bistro Burger

Ink: Memento Black, Garden Green, Crumb Cake, Copic Marker YG63, Stampin Blends- Crumb Cake, Real Red, Lemon Lime Twist, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Country Woods DSP (retired)

Accessories: Bistro Burger Dies (retired), Greetings of the Season Dies (retired), Crumb Cake Enamel Dots (retired), Vanilla/Pecan Pie Stitched Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I made this card for one of the kids to give Shawn for Father's Day since he loves hot peppers & burgers! This was a fun one to color!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Airplane Father's Day

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

We have been having some lovely weather the past few days! I hope it continues because it helps to keep me motivated! Yesterday I got my chores finished, did some laundry & cooked supper so today I am thinking about pulling out my July 4th decorations atleast while I have the sunshine & energy! LOL Miss Bailee is doing great since Saturday so I really think it was the doggy treat that upset her belly because she hasn't had any since. 

I'm sharing another Father's Day card today. This one is a Fun Fold (Book Binding Card) that could also be used for a masculine birthday if you changed out the sentiment. It uses the Adventurous Sky bundle that retired in 2025. I haven't used it much since getting it. I really like the different prints & patterns in the DSP.

Card Details:

Stamps: Adventurous Sky (retired)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Take to the Sky DSP (retired)

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Mossy Meadow Twine (retired), Industrial Trinkets (retired), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love this style of fun fold, too!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Nailed It Father's Day

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Welcome to June!

When I think of June I think of Father's Day in the middle of this month. So, in honor of Father's Day coming in a few weeks I am going to share a few Father's Day cards that I made up. I always make sure I have some made for the kids to give Shawn.

This 1st one was made with a long retired set called Nailed It. Do you remember it?

Card Details:

Stamps: Nailed It (retired 2017)

Ink: Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Smoky Slate, Copic Marker- YR24

Cardstock: Delightful Dijon (retired In Color), Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Urban Underground Specialty DSP (retired 2017)

Accessories: Build It Framelits (retired 2017), Stylish Shapes Dies, Dimensioanls, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

That was such a great masculine bundle from back in the day!

Those are the kind of stamps sets that I will not part with. 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Hello Spring Card Set

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Our plans yesterday took a turn when we woke up early in the morning because Miss Bailee was sick. Shawn did not go fishing and I didn't really do much. As the day went on she started to feel better and started eating again. A neighbor gave her a treat on her walk Friday evening and I suspect that is what gave her the upset tummy. Her body does not handle high fat foods & treats like it once did thanks to the pancreatitis. So now we have to be very careful of what she gets to eat. Let's hope today is a better day!

Yesterday as I was sitting around I found a set of cards on my computer that I haven't shared here. Yes, it's all things retired but since we pay top dollar for our stamps, dies, paper & inks I am going to use what is in my stash.

Card Details:

Stamps: Circle of Spring (retired 2015)

Ink: Just Jade (retired In Color)

Cardstock: Basic White, Just Jade, Flowers for Every Season DSP (retired 2020)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Square Layering Framelits (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Magenta Madness Enamel Dots (retired In Color), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I am using up this package of DSP. Not much left but a few scraps and maybe 4 whole 6x6 sheets.  I really wanted to send these out for the start of spring this year but I missed the bus on that! There's always next year!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy