Stamp Day w/ Friends Card # 5

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Going to be a busy day as my hubby is off and we are gonna run some errands.

Yesterday he had a return appointment with the orthopedic doctor. This time he saw a surgeon and not a Physician's Assistant. Since Shawn is still having issues with that knee the guy went over the MRI very detailed and saw nothing other than the MCL strain. And he said that it can take several weeks to months for those to heal. He pressed around his knee then said....do you have any back issues. And Shawn replied that at one of his trips to Urgent Care (since July 2023) he had a back x-ray which revealed he had a pinched nerve. So he pulled that up on the screen and checked it out and showed us. BINGO, right there is why his knee is still giving him grief as it's all related to his back. He said to us, you don't need to be seeing me, you need a back/pain specialist!! All these months and that Physician's Assistant kept telling us it was just his knee. 

Now we wait to get another MRI on his back and go from there. He said most likely he will need to get an injection of steroids. I have been down that road several times for my back so hopefully it will help him!

So, let's get back to some cards, shall we?!

I have card # 5 to share from Saturday's Stamp Day. This one uses a retired set called Autumn Leaf Prints from 2005.

Card Details:

Stamps: Autumn Leaf Prints (retired 2005), Lighthearted Leaves (saying retired 2015)

Ink: Soft Suede (retired), More Mustard (retired), Pool Party

Cardstock: Soft Suede (retired), More Mustard (retired), Very Vanilla, Spice Cake DSP (retired 2012)

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Square Layering Framelits (retired), Pool Party Ribbon, Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This one was Miss Emily's favorite card out of the 5.

I loved it too! The colors are perfect for Fall.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Autumn Leaf Prints

Hello & Happy Thursday!

Today I have a quick & simple card to share!

I dug thru my Fall/Thanksgiving sets and pulled out an oldie called Autumn Leaf Prints.

This set was out in 2005.

The cardbase was stamped with the Leaves Awash Jumbo Wheel that I removed from the wheel and mounted it on cushion to use as a stamp. I am finding I use them much more since I de-wheeled them. I also used my old Corner Rounder Punch on my image and the cardbase.

Card Details:

Stamps: Autumn Leaf Prints (retired), Leaves Awash Jumbo Wheel (retired)

Ink: Soft Suede

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Circle Layering Framelits, Corner Rounder Punch, Cajun Craze Twine, Rhinestones, Glue Dot, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy

Combined Challenges

Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Tonight I found some time to go play at my stamp table while Shawn went out to dinner with a guy that was here in York from Joplin. He was one of his co workers when we lived in Joplin and he always keeps in touch. Anyways, I decided to start on some Fall cards and this week's Color Challenge 444 & Sketch Challenge 454 was the perfect opportunity to do so!

The colors are:

Very Vanilla, Crushed Curry, Tangerine Tango, Cajun Craze & Chocolate Chip

It was a toughie using 4 colors this week but I did it!

I pulled out an old set called Autumn Leaf Prints because I love the different leaves in the set. I used Chocolate Chip designer paper and my Scallop Trim Border Punch along with a scrap piece of brown gingham ribbon that was in my stash. Not sure if the stripes & the gingham match but I like it.

CC444 & SC454 Card:

Stamps: Autumn Leaf Prints

Ink: Crushed Curry, Chocolate Chip

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip 12 X 12 DSP Stack (retired)

Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch, Brown Gingham Ribbon, Glue Dot, 2 Sided Tape

I also wanted to give an update on my MRI I had done last week.

I have nerve damage in my lower back at L4 & L5 vertebrae, the start of a bulging disc and arthritis. I knew something had to show since my back hurt most of the time, so that news wasn't surprising but also on the MRI it showed I have a 4 inch mass on my right kidney. I think the doctor was just as shocked as I was! As of now he thinks it could be a cyst. I go Friday for an ultrasound to see if it is a cyst or a cancerous tumor. I am not having any symptoms or any kidney pain so i'm hoping for the best. Next Wednesday I will be seeing a Neurologist for my back. Not sure what to expect there either but I pray what ever the plan of action is....that it helps. I hate being side lined due to this problem. 

So, keep your fingers crossed and say a little prayer for me. I need all the prayers I can get!

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

Sketch Challenge #407 & Dynamic Duos #24

Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Hope you all had a great day!

I had my little Dominic today while his mama went to class. I just love my Wednesday mornings with the little guy! He certainly makes them brighter!

Around noon his mama came and took him home so I went off and did some light housework and tried to take it easy on my back. Shawn was home from work early so he graciously grilled steaks & bake potatoes for supper! Oh, it was soooo yummy! I think i'll keep him!!!! :)

After supper I decided to head down to do some crafting.

 I took 2 different challenges and combined them into one.

I wanted to keep with the Fall theme since it's upon us and I will need some cards to give to family & friends eventually! I don't have much in Fall stamps so I fell back on using an oldie but a goodie called Autumn Leaf Prints. I used today's Sketch Challenge #407 from Splitcoaststampers and the colors from the Dynamic Duos color challenge. Hope you like!

SC#407 & DD#24 Card:

Stamps: Autumn Leaf Prints, Grateful Greetings

Ink: Soft Suede

Cardstock: Soft Suede, Pool Party, Very Vanilla, Spice Cake DSP

Accessories: Stamp A Ma Jig, Antique Brads, Pool Party Ruffled Ribbon, 2 Sided Tape

Well, that's all for tonight!

Soon time to hit the hay and do it all over again tomorrow!!!

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Fall Treat Box Cards

Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Hope your all having a great day!

There is a chill in the air here in PA today. We had some rain yesterday and a cold front come thru and today the breeze just says "fall is here"! Besides that, the leaves are starting to change color and fall to the ground. Seems kinda early this year but i'll take it!! :)

Yesterday, I took advantage of a down day to rest my back and it feels about 80% better today! I actually napped all day with the heating pad. It's still a bit sore but it's getting there. I stopped the Vicoden for pain because it makes me feel werid but i'm still taking the Aleve for inflammation. A few more days and hopefully it will be better! As for today.....i'm heading down to stamp this afternoon since I haven't done anything since Friday! WooHoo!

Ok, enough on me!

 Above are the Treat Box Cards that I made for the stamp girls last week. I used different colored cardstocks because you need 12 X 12 size and I only had a few sheets of certain colors. I used designer papers that came from AC Moore & Hobby Lobby. The girls loved them! I showed them to my Dad Sunday when they were here and even he said how nice they were! :)

Fall Treat Box Cards:

Stamps: Happy Fall Y'all, Leaves & Sentiment from Impression Obsession

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Bravo Burgundy, Pumpkin Pie

Cardstock: Bravo Burgundy, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, Confetti Cream, DSP from Hobby Lobby & AC Moore

Accessories: SU Two Tags Die, Corner Rounder, Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Rhinestones, Various SU Ribbon, Hot Glue, Dimensionals, 2 Sided Tape

Well, that is all for today!

I'm off to stamp! :)

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