Framed Violets Swap Cards

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

It's heating up here in PA! 

We've been pretty fortunate so far this season with not too many days of very hot temps but this week we could easily hit the 100 degree mark with high humidity. Probably won't be too much walking this week especially for Miss Bailee as she does not tolerate the heat well and honestly, neither do I! Last evening after we walked Bailee, Shawn & I walked around the neighborhood. I was a sweat puddle!! Blah!!

Today's card is made with a new suite of products that will be available tomorrow on the Stampin Up!'s Online Exclusives called Framed Violets. Beautiful collection of products that immediately caught my eye! This fun fold card was my swap card with my Stampin Up! team mates. I made & mailed out 14 of these cards. This is the 2nd time I joined in their swaps. It's so cool to see the cards you get in return from the team mates!

Card Details:

Stamps: Framed Violets (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Memento Black, Peaceful Pines, Stampin Blends-Highland Heather, Peaceful Pines

Cardstock: Highland Heather, Peaceful Pines, Basic White, Violet Dreams DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Framed Violet Dies (Online Exclusives), Lovely Arrangements Dies (Online Exclusives), Wink of Stella, Peaceful Pines In Color Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I also wanted to update you on the puzzle I was working on last week.

I finished it up Saturday evening without Kelsey's help.

It was a tough one but I pushed thru and got it done. It's so pretty!

I will share pictures tomorrow!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay cool!

~Wendy

3 Anniversary Cards

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Hope your weekend was enjoyable!

Today I am sharing 3 different Anniversary cards that were made for one of Audrey's card orders. She requested these for 3 of the priest at her church that were celebrating anniversaries. I kept the design all the same but used different papers on them. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Sunset Coast (sentiment)

Ink: Boho Blue (retired In Color)

Cardstock: Boho Blue (retired In Color), Smoky Slate, Basic White, Take to the Sky DSP (retired 2025)

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Boho Blue In Color Dots (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Card Details:

Stamps: Sunset Coast (sentiment)

Ink: Garden Green

Cardstock: Garden Green, Soft Seafoam, Basic White, Forever Greenery DSP (retired 2020)

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Toile Tidings Glitter Dots (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Card Details:

Stamps: Sunset Coast (sentiment)

Ink: Garden Green

Cardstock: Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz (retired), Basic White, Forever Greenery DSP (retired 2020)

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Toile Tidings Glitter Dots (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Audrey was happy with all 3 cards!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Simply Zinnia's

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Today I have a pretty card to share that I made on one of Audrey's orders. She needed a card for a priest that was leaving her church and she specifically asked for the Zinnia paper that is retired. I told her I only have scraps left and she said ok. So this is what I made for her...

Card Details:

Stamps: The Right Words (retired)

Ink: Blackberry Bliss

Cardstock: Lemon Lime Twist, Basic White, Flowering Zinnia's DSP (retired Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Zinnia 3D EF (retired Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I left the sentiment off of the card when I presented it to Audrey but she liked the sentiment and said to put it on the card. I wasn't sure if she'd like it and I'm still surprised she did! LOL

I really loved this suite of products and wish SU! would bring out another Zinnia set. I actually planted about 12 Zinnia plants in my front flower bed this year and they are blooming like crazy! And they are so pretty!

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My thoughts today...

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

In Bloom Happy Birthday

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

Today I am sharing a pretty floral birthday card that I made a few weeks ago using a long retired bundle. I love the dies that coordinate with this set and use them quite a bit!

Card Details:

Stamps: In Bloom (retired 2020)

Ink: Night of Navy

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Rococo Rose (retired In Color), Seaside Spray, Petal Pink, Soft Seafoam, Old Olive, Basic White, Paper Blooms DSP (retired SAB 2021)

Accessories: Pierced Blooms Dies (retired 2020), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Another pretty card for the bin!

I have so much of this paper left...it will probably take me forever to use it up.

I started to make a set of cards and a matching card holder with it but I need to finish them up, hopefully soon!  You know the saying.....so many projects and not enough time to finish them! That is my dilemma!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!
~Wendy

Healing Hugs

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY, Friends!!!

Finally the weekend is here! Do you have any fun plans?

Shawn & I are gonna do a good clean out of junk from the basement, the shed & the garage and take a truck load to the dump next week. It's amazing how much stuff you can accumulate over the years! I truthfully feel like we already did this a couple of years ago and here we are again. 

Today I have a pretty floral card to share with you. This is all things retired once again.

Card Details:

Stamps: So Sentimental (retired 2020)

Ink: Magenta Madness (retired In Color)

Cardstock: Magenta Madness (retired In Color), Just Jade (retired In Color), Basic White, Flowers For Every Season DSP (retired 2020)

Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly Dies (retired 20202), Bumble Bee Gingham Ribbon (retired), Just Jade In Color Dots (retired), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Isn't that paper so pretty? That package of 6x6 paper I have used alot over the years! I think I had 3 packs. The prints were gorgeous and made creating a card pretty quick & easy! I still have some left which you will see more of eventually! It's one of my fav's!

So my question is to you....

Have you ever had a pack of DSP that was your favorite and what was the name of it?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great weekend!

~Wendy

June 2026 Calendar

 Hello Again, Friends!

This is my second post today because I just realized that I never shared my June 2026 Calendar page and we are almost to the end of the month! Better late than never, right?

Project Details:

Stamps: More Great Greetings (retired 1993)

Ink: Night of Navy

Cardstock: Gray Granite, Basic White, Kaisercraft Patterned Paper-High Tide Collection

Accessories: Smooth Sailing Dies (retired), Rhinestones, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

So sorry for forgetting to post this for anyone who looks for idea's for making the calendar pages. Hopefully next Wednesday I do not forget to post the July page!

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Thanks for looking!

~Wendy

Floral Friendship

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Today I am feeling much better except for a very sore arm.

Getting the Shingles (last Fall) & getting the Shingles vaccine is not for the weak hearted that's for sure! I felt like a tractor trailer ran me over. 

But in 6 months I get to do it all over again with the 2nd part of the vaccine. I hope that will be the last for the rest of my life. Anyways, a huge Thank You to my dear sweet hubby for taking the day off to help take care of me & the rest of the household while I was not up to par. I almost hated to send him back to work today but I know next week he has a few days off for the July 4th holiday.

Ok, on to my card today! 

It's all things retired again as I am determined to use up my stash one way or another!

Card Details:

Stamps: Free As A Bird (retired 2019)

Ink: Night of Navy

Cardstock: Basic White, Magenta Madness (retired In Color), Just Jade (retired In Color), Crushed Curry, Night of Navy, Abstract Beauty Specialty DSP (retired 2022)

Accessories: Stitched Nested Dies (retired), Pierced Blooms Dies (retired 2020), Low Profile Gold Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Such a pretty pack of DSP with it's pops of gold foil throughout. It's one that definitely deserves to be in the spotlight! 

I have not been downstairs to my stamp table in about 2 weeks now. I have been trying hard to give my hands a break from the repetitive motions of stamping and diecutting. I have a small order coming today so I think I may take myself to my table and play with some new things! I'm sure I am going to be a bit rusty. LOL I started a puzzle earlier this week. I just keep picking away at it as it's a bit tough but hopefully I can get it wrapped up before Shawn is off next week. Maybe Kelsey will come over this weekend and help. She loves doing puzzles too!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!
~Wendy

It's Your Day

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Sorry for the late update today. Last evening I had my 6 month check up with my doctor and I had blood work done and got my 1st dose of the Shingles vaccine. Since I had Shingles last Fall I was not going to get the vaccine until I experienced the pain of having them. I would not wish that on anyone as they are very painful. I decided to pull the trigger and get my 1st dose which has been a bit harsh on my system. My doctor warned me that it would be. I am wiped out, feverish and experiencing injection site pain in my arm and honestly my whole body is achy. Shawn took the day off to help with taking care of things which is a good thing because Miss Bailee has been out in the yard several times since yesterday evening with her colitis kicking in. We were even up during the night to let her out. Not much can be done for her until the stresses pass. She gets this way with stressful events which was dog grooming on Monday.

Anyways, I am taking it easy, taking Tylenol and getting rest. So I wanted to get a blog update to share another fun card using the Relaxing Waterside suite. I really love this bundle of great products!

Card Details:

Stamps: Relaxing Waterside

Ink: Pecan Pie, Gray Granite, Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Basic White, Waterside Retreat DSP

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Relaxing Waterside Dies, Pecan Pie Ribboned Adhesive Backed Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Blender Pen, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Another card for in the bin that will eventually go to the card rack (maybe)! 

I may use this one for an upcoming birthday if need be!

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My thoughts today...

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

Wild Bunch

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Today I am sharing a sweet card made for an order recently. They asked for a highland cow and sunflowers for a Thank You card. Well, it's a good thing Stampin Up! just brought out the Product of the Month for June as it is loaded with a wild bunch! LOL It included a highland cow which was so fun to color! I paired my cow with some sunflower paper from Hobby Lobby...

Card Details:

Stamps: Wild Bunch (June Product of the Month), Sentiment computer generated

Ink: Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Pecan Pie, Ivory, Petal Pink

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Pecan Pie, Basic White, The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Pecan Pie Ribboned Enamel Dots (retired Online Exclusives). Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Sunday I started picking at a puzzle for something to do while giving my hands a bit of rest. I still have over half of it to complete. It's a Christmas puzzle because that is all I have on hand right now. I'm sure it will be finished in time for Christmas in July when that starts next week on the Hallmark Channel! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Flowering Meadow & the Tesla Event

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Hope you all had a nice weekend!

Here in Pennsylvania we had some gorgeous weather!

Saturday, we attended a Tesla event that we were invited to. It was very nice and I will say that the people that had this event have a beautiful farm out in the country in Gettysburg. They also have blueberries for picking but sadly they said the frost earlier this spring did them in. We walked thru the blueberry bushes and the berries were pretty sparce. I was disappointed but nonetheless we had a great time! Here are a few pictures...

The views from the pool area were amazing, too!

Ok, now on to my card for today!

Card Details:

Stamps: Flowering Meadow

Ink: Berry Burst, Peaceful Pines (New In Color)

Cardstock: Peaceful Pines (New In Color), Berry Burst, Basic White, Velvet Meadow Specialty DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Square Layering Framelits (retired), Peaceful Pines In Color Dots, Peaceful Pines Ribbon, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I have had the DSP for a bit now and only just recently got the Flowering Meadow bundle. 

The DSP is beautiful with lots of velvet throughout!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Happy Father's Day, DAD!

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there!

Today I have one last card to share with you that I made a while back. This is a simple & quick card using the Large Letters Framelits that are retired.

Card Details:

Stamps: none

Ink: none

Cardstock: Basic Beige, Bravo Burgundy (retired), My Mind's Eye-Classic Everyday Natural Cotton Paper Market Street

Accessories: Large Letters Framelits (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Twisted Rope 3D EF (retired), Rustic Metallic Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Wishing all the Dad's out there a wonderful, relaxing day!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Father's Day Bridge Fold

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

Today Shawn & I are headed to Gettysburg to a Tesla event. I really did not want to go but Shawn asked me to go along since I never go to any of them. Ryan is on dog duty today while we are away but we are only an hour away from home if need be. Anyways, I am looking forward to some time away and picking blueberries! And our weather is to be pleasantly nice!

Since it is Father's Day weekend I have a really fun fold card to share with you.

I made this one for the bin which will go on the card rack eventually. I used the retired Gone Fishing suite that retired a few years ago.

Card Details:

Stamps: Gone Fishing (retired)

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Wild Wheat (retired In Color)

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Wild Wheat (retired In Color), Very Vanilla, Let's Go Fishing DSP (retired)

Accessories: Gone Fishing Dies (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Rustic Metallic Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This style of card is SO easy to make & fun!

It folds flat to mail and I just love how to it stands to be displayed.

I think Shawn would have really liked this one but I was late on making it and Ryan already picked a card for him. 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy