May 2026

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!!

Welcome to the month of May and I'm sure you know what that means...time to share my May 2026 Calendar page! You know recently I talked about how I was letting go of lots of stamp sets & papers that I have in my collection. I came across all of my calendar pages since 2011 the other day! They are all so cool to look back on and see how far I've come with my stamping & creating! I just wasn't ready to throw my old calendars out so they are still in my drawer. Maybe I should just purchase new calendars and repurpose those! Good idea for when my hands will quit working, right?!

Project Details:

Stamps: Pretty Florals, More Great Greetings (retired)

Ink: Peach Pie, Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green

Cardstock: Peach Pie, Basic White, Florals in Bloom DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Peach Pie In Color Shimmer Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I'm sad that this suite of products is retiring from the 2025-2026 Stampin Up Annual Catalog. It's so pretty!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Perennial Lavender HB

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Today I am sharing a pretty card that I made recently using the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper and an old Cuttlebug Embossing Folder. 

It was the very first embossing folder I ever purchased!

Card Details:

Stamps: none

Ink: none

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Highland Heather, Perennial Lavender DSP

Accessories: Cuttlebug Happy Birthday EF, White Ribbon (retired Online Exclusive 2025), Purple Shimmer Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This one was quick & easy and turned out so nice!

I will have to remember to pull out those old embossing folders more often because I do like the added texture it brings to a card!

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My thoughts today...

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

Sweetly Scripted Anniversary

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

A rainy day is on tap here in my neck of the woods. It seems like we have had alot of rain lately but we are still in a deficit and calling for about an inch today. Every little bit helps, I guess!

Today I have an anniversary card to share with you!

Again, it uses lots of retired products.

Card Details:

Stamps: Sweetly Scripted (retired Online Exclusive), Waves of Inspiration (retired seagulls)

Ink: Lost Lagoon

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Wild Wheat (retired In Color), Everyday Happiness DSP (retired Scrapbook Catty)

Accessories: Seasonal Layers Thinlits (retired), Give It A Whirl Dies (retired), Rhinestones, Adhesive Sheets, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love this one! I may just use it for Shawn's anniversary card in July!

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My thoughts today...

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~Wendy

Pierced Blooms HB

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!!

I've got a pretty birthday card to share today using all things long retired.

I'm really trying to make an effort to use what I already have purchased and Stampin Up! has retired. I have a room filled with lots of retired products that I feel are worth sharing every day! This card uses some great products that I will list under my card...

Card Details:

Stamps: Year of Flowers (retired Online Exclusives 2025)

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Cardstock: Pretty Peacock, Calypso Coral, Wild Wheat (retired In Color), Petal Pink, Basic White, Garden Walk DSP (retired 2023)

Accessories: Distressed Tiles 3D EF (retired), Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Pierced Blooms Dies (retired), Wild Wheat Glittered Dots (retired), White Ribbon (retired Online Exclusives 2025), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card is in one of my bins to be put out on my card rack when needed. I have been building quite the stash!! I even started to pull cards from my bins to use for Audrey's card orders unless she wants something personalized. That's a whole other ballgame!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Tuscan Vineyard Meets Half Full

 Hello & Happy Monday!!

It's to be a nice day which will help me in getting some chores done around the house. It's been cloudy & rainy all weekend and this girl needs some sunshine to function!

I have one more wine card to share today then I will be moving on to other cards to share. My friend, Deb, has the Tuscan Vineyard stamp set which I have borrowed many times and usually I just stamp off a bunch of images so that at a later time I can play. My card lady asks for a wine related card every now & then so I thought I would prepare for that.

Card Details:

Stamps: Tuscan Vineyard (retired), Half Full (retired)

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Bumble Bee, Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Bumble Bee, Mossy Meadow, Basic White

Accessories: Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Stamp A Ma Jig (retired), Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love the colors of this card...I think it's my favorite!

I really wish Stampin Up! would give us another wine stamp set. 

It's been quite awhile since we've had one. 

Ok, I'm off to get my day started!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Let's Celebrate!!

Hello & Happy Sunday!

Our Sunday is off to a cloudy start. I hope the sun makes an appearance later!

Yesterday I spent several hours at my stamp table and I covered 5 spiral bound notebooks. They all turned out so cute...I can't wait to share them here soon! 

Today I have a wine related card to show you. This card was made about a year ago and is on my card rack.

Card Details:

Stamps: Stamps Happen (Wine Bottle & Glass), Cheers & Sips (retired Online Exclusives 2025)

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow & Crumb Cake

Cardstock: Blackberry Bliss, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Regal Winter DSP (retired 2024)

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Mixed Labels Dies (retired Online Exclusives 2025), Scalloped Contour Dies (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Glass & Gardens EF (retired Online Exclusives 2025), Crumb Cake Twine, Purple Shimmer Dots, Glue Dots, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I've had this Wine Bottle & Glass stamp in my collection for a very long time and I enjoy coloring that image because it's so easy!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

 

Rainy Days Are Better With You

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

It's suppose to rain here most of the day so I decided to head to my stamp table for some "me time".  I have a few spiral bound notebooks I would like to cover and possibly work on some Post It Note Pads if I don't get distracted. LOL

Today I have the perfect card for this rainy, dreary day!

Take a look...

Card Details:

Stamps: Playing in the Rain (retired 2025)

Ink: Misty Moonlight, Balmy Blue, Stampin Blends- Misty Moonlight & Cajun Craze

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Basic White, Countryside Inn DSP (retired 2023)

Accessories: Playing in the Rain Dies (retired 2025), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Eyelet 3D EF, Misty Moonlight & White Twine (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This was so much fun and the first time coloring up that little fox!

The bunny & the turtle from this set are also adorable!

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My thought today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Anniversary Card

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

Today's post will be a quick one as I have a busy day ahead!

This card I made last year for one of Audrey's card orders. If I remember correctly she wanted this for her daughter & SIL's upcoming anniversary. They have been going around to local wineries to do taste tastings and were really enjoying it! 

So, she asked for a wine related card...

Card Details:

Stamps: Half Full (retired 2019), Many Messages (retired sentiment 2021)

Ink: Sweet Sorbet (retired), Memento Black, Stampin Blends- Smoky Slate & Sweet Sorbet (retired)

Cardstock: Sweet Sorbet (retired), Basic White, Smoky Slate, Country Gingham DSP (retired), 

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Opaque Adhesive Backed Gems (retired), Sweet Sorbet Baker's Twine (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

The Happy Couple

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Today I have a beautiful wedding card to share with you using the Lovely & Beautiful suite from the 2026 Stampin Up! Spring Mini Catalog. This whole suite is filled with lots of great sentiments and beautiful floral images & dies! 

Card Details:

Stamps: Simply Beautiful

Ink: Fresh Freesia

Cardstock: Fresh Freesia, Peach Pie (In Color), Basic White, Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Simply Beautiful Dies, Peach Pie Ribbon (In Color), Antique Pearls, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love the colors on this card, so fresh & fun and they couldn't be more perfect for a wedding!

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My thoughts today...

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~Wendy

To A Good Friend

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Halfway thru the week....YAY!

I have a card to share today that turned out so pretty!

I used a retired set from the 2025 Spring Online Exclusives called Mixed Media Florals. It was a suite of products that I haven't used too much but decided one day last week to pull it out and have some fun!

Card Details:

Stamps: Mixed Florals & Mixed Labels (retired Online Exclusives 2025)

Ink: Memento Black, Pretty Peacock, Stampin Blends- Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green, Boho Blue (retired), Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Petal Pink, Pretty Peacock, Basic White, Mixed Media Florals DSP (retired Online Exclusives 2025)

Accessories: Mixed Florals Dies & Mixed Labels Dies (retired Online Exclusives 2025), Plaster Painting 3D EF (retired Online Exclusives 2025), Gold Mesh Ribbon, Loose Gold Sequins, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The stamps & paper are so pretty! I'm not sure if any of these products are on the Last Chance List and if they are you should grab them! Worth every cent in my opinion!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Inspiring Iris

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Today I am sharing a card that I made recently as I was doing a major purge in my stamp room. I came across this retired set called Inspiring Iris. I don't think that I used this set much. I keep all my 6x6 papers in clear bins right in front of me at my stamp table so I went thru it and found the Simply Marbleous DSP which is also retired. I paired my image with some Highland Heather marbled paper...

Card Details:

Stamps: Inspiring Iris (retired 2021)

Ink: Granny Apple Green, Highland Heather, Memento Black

Cardstock: Highland Heather, Basic White, Simply Marbleous DSP (retired SAB 2022)

Accessories: Textured Notes Dies (retired Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I wasn't too sure on the DSP I used on this but it turned out to be very pretty!

I wanted to add some Purple Shimmer Gems but I left it plain.

Thankfully this is one stamp set I did not part with! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Hope Lighthouse

 Hello & Happy Monday!

Hope you had a nice relaxing weekend!

On Saturday I had a lady come and buy a huge amount of my stamp stuff. 

26 years worth that I am learning to finally let go of. I have also been dealing with a mild toothache. I go to dentist tomorrow afternoon for a cleaning and will have them look into my pain. The tooth in question has a crown on so I'm not sure what is going on with it but I noticed it last Thursday when eating supper. When I chewed my food on that side I had discomfort and other than that it hasn't bothered me. Fingers crossed they find something tomorrow.

So, as I said I have been clearing out my stamp room and I came across a bin that I had unmounted stamps in that were not Stampin Up!. I found a beautiful set from Dare2BArtzy called Hope Lighthouse that I picked up at L&L Stamps. It called my name so I sat down and made a card with it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Hope Lighthouse by Dare2BArtzy

Ink: Memento Black, Balmy Blue, Smoky Slate, Stampin Blends- Balmy Blue, Smoky Slate, Crumb Cake

Cardstock: Smoky Slate, Balmy Blue, Basic White, Simply Marbleous DSP (retired SaleABRAtion 2022)

Accessories: Textured Notes Dies (retired Online Exclusives), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Balmy Blue Gingham Ribbon, Frosted Iridescent Dots, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I was pleased with how it turned out and added it to my card bin.

I found so many stamps in that bin that I made it a point to sit it on my stamp table to use!! Honestly it was like hitting the jackpot! Stamps I didn't even know I had!!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Just A Note Notebook

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

Yesterday was such a nice day...hated to see it end!

I say that because this morning it's raining and much cooler than it's been. We even have freeze warnings in effect for tomorrow night into Tuesday morning. Crazy, right? It is still spring so it does happen.

Today I have a cute spiral covered notebook to share with you.

This one is on my shelf in my stamp room for sale. 

Project Details:

Stamps: Simply Said

Ink: Fresh Freesia

Cardstock: Fresh Freesia, Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Gold Mesh Ribbon, Sparkle Dot Essentials. Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Two Sided Tape

When I recover these spiral bound notebooks I undo the spiral and take the front & back covers off. I recover those with DSP then add a piece of white cardstock to the inside of the covers to make it nice. People can also write on the inside cover if they wish. Once I have the covers done inside & out I put the covers back on the spiral and decorate the front. I also use the RSVP Pens from Pentel and add a matching strip of DSP inside the barrel so it matches the notebook. I remember when I use to do craft shows I could never keep these in stock because they were highly sought after by some local ladies. Every year they buy up all my stock for gifts. Those were the days!

I still love making them and usually sell quite a few yearly to some friends. I like to make them for Kelsey too, cuz she uses them for her budget at home or even for work to take orders. As long as I can find the spiral bound notebooks....I will continue to make them! It's probably one of my favorite things to make!

If you want to see more of these covered notebooks please go to my side bar and look for Tablets. That will show you all that I have made over the years!

Do you have something you prefer to make other than cards? Let me know if the comments!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Sophia's 1st Birthday

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

Today I am sharing the card I made for Audrey's great granddaughter. Her 1st birthday is approaching and she requested this on her last order. Everything here is retired and that's ok!

Card Details:

Stamps: Birthday Bonanza  (retired 2020)

Ink: Bermuda Bay (retired)

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Basic White, Bermuda Bay, Birthday Bonanza DSP (retired 2020)

Accessories: Playful Alphabet Dies (retired), Bonanza Dies (retired 2020), Large Number Framelits (retired), Bermuda Bay Taffeta Ribbon (retired), Assorted Pom Poms (retired), Daffodil Delight Party Dots (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I really don't have much that is kid related but Audrey really loved what I made for Sophia!

I have so much of this DSP so I'm going to use it little by little.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!
~Wendy

Daffodil Birthday

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

It's been a hot week here in PA!

Thankfully, Shawn got our air conditioner put in which helped on some of those afternoons that heated up really fast. Miss Bailee did good but she did prefer to hang out down in the family room since it was much cooler there! I have been working most of the week to go thru my stamps, papers & embellishments and purge things. I have 9 boxes filled to the tops that I am getting ready to try and sell. 25 years worth of stuff that I simply just do not use anymore and I am hoping it goes to someone who will give it lots of love! 

My card that I am sharing today is in one of the bins that I keep my extra cards in. This one uses the much loved Daffodil Afternoon DSP that has been long retired. Audrey has always asked for daffodils every spring so there in nothing left of this paper pack other than a few scraps. I am pleased though to have used up a package of DSP because that hardly ever happens! LOL

Card Details:

Stamps: You're Inspiring (retired 2018)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Mossy Meadow, Daffodil Afternoon DSP (retired)

Accessories: More Messages Dies (retired 2025 Online Exclusives), Distressed Tiles 3D EF (retired), Brushed Brass Butterflies (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Right now I am working my way thru some of my spring related papers to use them up. There was one pack that has been retired for many years (atleast 10 yrs) that I purchased 2 packs of back when it was available and then a friend came along last year and gifted me with another pack of it. I do believe that the pack she gifted me with will go into that one box to be purged. It's just way too much for me to ever use. More on that subject later!

Today I am working on cards for Audrey. It's a small order and shouldn't take too long!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy