Happy Anniversary

 Good Morning & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Hope your week is going well! 

It's quite cold & blustery here in south central Pennsylvania this morning. There have been no walks this past week since it got extremely cold. I am surely missing them! Hope your doing all you can to stay warm & healthy.

Today I have a busy day ahead as I have several different projects going on at one time. I have a quick card to share with you today that I made sometime last winter. It uses a mix of Stampin Up products that I will list at the bottom.

Card Details:

Stamps: Love For You (retired)

Ink: Blackberry Bliss

Cardstock: Blackberry Bliss, Melon Mambo, Bashful Blue, Basic White, Plaid Tidings DSP (retired)

Accessories: Basics 3D EF (retired), Be Mine Stitched Framelits (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Glossy Dots Assortment, White Glittered Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I am headed to the kitchen today to make a pot of Chicken Corn Noodle soup for supper tonight....it is sure to warm the soul and just perfect for these COLD winter days!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

More Valentine's

 Hello & Happy Monday!

Hope you all had a nice weekend!

I had a very nice weekend with my Buppie, my only gripe is that they do not last long enough!

Today I have a cute Valentine's Day card to share that I made last week.

I wanted to make sure I had enough to mail out this week and I think I do! LOL

Card Details:

Stamps: Heartfelt (retired)

Ink: Real Red

Cardstock: Highland Heather, Basic White, Blushing Bride, Sweet Talk DSP

Accessories: Heart Pack Punch, Be Mine Stitched Framelits, Real Red Faux Linen Ribbon, Glue Dots, Red Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Hope you like!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a good day!

~Wendy

Hearts, Hearts & More Hearts...

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Hope your week is going well so far!

Today I am sharing a Valentines Day card that I made up for myself.

I got my card lady's order finished and delivered to her. Hopefully that will hold her over for a bit. It felt good to sit and just play with things in my stash. I wanted to get some Valentines Day cards made to send out soon.

You know I like to mix new and old things together and this card is no different!

I started with a cardbase of Highland Heather then a layer of Basic White that was run thru the Big Shot with the NEW Gingham EF.

Next I grabbed some paper scraps from the Sweet Talk DSP measuring 1 x 4. I staggered them on my embossed Basic White cardstock. Next I pulled out the retired Meant to Be Bundle and diecut a Highland Heather stitched heart from the Be Mine Stitched Framelits. The other heart were pieces already diecut that I keep in a clear envelope inside each stamp case. I then stamped my sentiment from the Meant to Be stamp set in Real Red ink on my Basic White heart and glued it all together. I added a bow with the White Glittered Ribbon and added some Red Rhinestones for sparkle. 

I liked that my Highland Heather diecut heart matched the hearts in the one sheet of DSP.

The Sweet Talk DSP is one of the nicest packs of Valentines Day paper that we've had in awhile. Such pretty prints & patterns!

Card Details:

Stamps: Meant to Be

Ink: Real Red

Cardstock: Highland Heather, Basic White, Real Red, Sweet Talk DSP

Accessories: Gingham EF, Be Mine Stitched Framelits (retired), White Glittered Ribbon, Red Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Today Shawn is off since he worked all weekend.

I'm not sure what kind of trouble we will get into but I need to grab some groceries sometime before we get another blast of artic air that is to come during the night tonight.

After that I will hibernate a few days and work on some more Valentines Day cards!

Stay tuned! LOL

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Sending Thoughts & Prayers

 Good Morning & Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a nice weekend!

It's going to feel like summertime here this week.

Today I am sharing card #5 that I made as part of that card order for Audrey.

This was for a pack of 5 cards for the young woman who had surgery while pregnant and is staying in Philly waiting to deliver in mid November. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Rose Wonder (retired)

Ink: Basic Black Archival (retired)

Cardstock: Basic Black, Pool Party, Pool Party DSP (retired), Field & Flowers DSP (retired SAB 21)

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits, Be Mine Stitched Framelits (retired), Pool Party Twine (retired), Rhinestones, Glue Dot, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Today I am headed back to my stamp table to finish up my Halloween Treats!

I hope to start sharing them starting next Monday!

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My thoughts today...

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

Happy Anniversary

 Good Morning & Happy Wednesday!

Hope your week is going well!

Our weather here in Pennsylvania has been pretty delightful this week!

Last evening we got the bikes loaded up and went to the Rail Trail for a ride.

It was so peaceful and the perfect evening for it!

Today I have a set of Anniversary cards to share that were for my card lady.

She needed 2 packs of Anniversary cards on her last order.

This is the second pack...

Card Details:

Stamps: Many Mates (retired)

Ink: Poppy Parade

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Basic White, Poppy Parade, Pattern Party DSP

Accessories: Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Be Mine Stitched Framelits (retired), Pale Papaya Ribbon, In Color Jewels, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

She loved them!

That DSP is so pretty and definitely makes for a lovely Anniversary card!

Who wouldn't love getting one of these in the mail?!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & make it a wonderful day!
~Wendy

Happy Anniversary

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Last evening was another yukky weather time!

Freezing rain then just plain rain made driving a bit tricky.

Thankfully Shawn was home before it started!

Now Thursday they are calling for a plowable snow.

I keep hoping for an early Spring!

Today I have card #3 to share from Saturday's Stamp Day w Friends.

This one uses a mix of old & new!

That beautiful heart is from the Lots of Hearts Bundle from the 2021 Jan.-June Mini Catalog. 

It's definitely loaded with lots of fun hearts & cute sayings!

I am trying to find things that I can use this set on besides Valentine's!

Card Details:

Stamps: Lots of Hearts, Many Mates

Ink: Coastal Cabana, Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Fresh Prints DSP (retired)

Accessories: Many Hearts Dies, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Be Mine Stitched Dies, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon (retired), Red Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Anniversary cards don't last long on my card rack so I do try to make them often. 

They seem to go as quick as I make them sometimes!

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My thoughts today...

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

Happy Valentine's Day

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Today I am sharing a set of Valentine's Day cards that I made for my card lady.

I ended up using retired products only because my order for the new Stampin Up! stuff did not arrive in time. I wasn't expecting her to order her Valentine's so soon.

These cards were basically thrown together with bits & pieces of diecuts that I had left over from other projects and I thought they turned out pretty nice!

Card Details:

Stamps: Meant to Be, Forever Lovely (retired)

Ink: Lovely Lipstick (retired)

Cardstock: Lovely Lipstick (retired), Whisper White, All My Heart DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Oval Layering Framelits, Be Mine Stitched Framelits, Classic Label Punch, Lovely Lipstick Ribbon, Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

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

February HB Cards

 Hello & Happy Monday!

Hope everyone had a nice weekend!

Our weather was sunny for a change but cold!

My set of cards today was made with a variety of stamp sets & dies.

My customer wanted birthday cards for February and wanted reds, pinks & hearts.

Take a look...

Card Details: 

Stamps: Framed for You, Festive Post

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Blushing Bride

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, Melon Mambo, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Plaid Tidings DSP (retired)

Accessories: Tasteful Textile 3D EF, Oval Layering Framelits, Be Mine Stitched Framelits, Rectangle Postage Stamp Punch, Blushing Bride Twine, Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I enjoyed making these and my card lady went crazy over them!

She said "you gave me everything I asked for"!

Thankfully Stampin Up! always gives us awesome products!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great start to your week!

~Wendy

You'll Always Be My Forever

Good Morning & Happy Wednesday!

We made it to another "hump day"!

No rain yesterday and it looks like another day of 90's here.

I have plenty to do in my stamp room the next couple of days and the nice thing about that is it's in the basement so it stays cool down there!

Before I get busy stamping, I wanted to share a card I made last week for my dear sweet husband, Shawn.

Last week we celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary!

Neither of us have ever been married before and when he proposed to me he said...

Let's give this marriage thing a try....if it doesn't work out we'll never do it again. 

So, we did and here we are 30 years later and it's still working!

Over the years we have gotten to the point that we can finish each other's sentences!

Our first couple of years together were pretty iffy but we hung in there.

Anyways, this is the card I made him.

I tried to keep it masculine but I think I got a bit lost in the Misty Moonlight Ribbon! LOL 

He loved it! It's not often I make him cards but i've been trying to get better about that!

The heart is from the Be Mine Stitched Framelits. 

I added 3 rhinestones.....one for every 10 years of marriage.

Card Details:

Stamps: Embrace Each Moment

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Whisper White, In Good Taste DSP

Accessories: Be Mine Stitched Framelits, Circle Layering Framelits, Misty Moonlight Ribbon, Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Isn't that paper awesome?

The In Good Taste Designer Series Paper is an entire pack of masculine printed papers which I just love! Many different patterns like stone, tile, wood and one like I used here today. 

It reminds me of spackling on a wall. 

What great texture it will add to your project as well!

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My thoughts today...

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

Anniversary Cards

Hello & Happy Thursday!

It's a rainy, dreary day here.

We are getting a nice misty rain after a few days of warm sunshine.

Hopefully it helps the grass and garden!

On a dreary day like today I just have no umph to even go shower.

I am ready for Debbie's card class this afternoon.

Tomorrow I will share what we make. I have no idea what all the cut pieces will be.

I have another set of cards to share that were accidentally deleted last week.

You may remember seeing these made with the Be Mine Stitched Framelits.

Card Details:

Stamps: Itty Bitty Greetings

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Whisper White, Magnolia Lane DSP

Accessories: Be Mine Stitched Framelits, Petal Pink/Champagne Ribbon, Champagne Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These were made for my card lady with her last order.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Ornate Garden Card Holder

Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Hope your all doing well.

I am chugging along but really haven't gotten the urge to go stamp.

I tried yesterday but nothing came out of it.

Today I spent some time there cutting cardstock for one of Debbie's card classes she is having tomorrow. Then I also got folders ready for the new In Colors that will be coming with the new Stampin Up Annual Catalog that goes live June 3rd!

I'm trying...

I looked at my blog today and realized I deleted a few posts accidentally.

I am going to repost them with just pictures and the items used until I can get back to stamping again.

Card Holder Details:

Stamps: Ornate Style, Itty Bitty Greetings

Ink: Memento Black, Terracotta Tile, Old Olive

Cardstock: Terracotta Tile, Whisper White, Ornate Garden Specialty DSP

Accessories: Be Mine Stitched Framelits, Old Olive Ribbon, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Card Details:

Stamps: Ornate Style, Peaceful Moments

Ink: Old Olive, Terracotta Tile, Versamark

Cardstock: Terracotta Tile, Old Olive, Whisper White, Ornate Garden Specialty DSP

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits, Oval Layering Framelits, Rhinestones, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

My card lady just loves these Card Holders!

She's been ordering them and last week ordered 2 more.

She adds some postage stamps to them and gives them away for gifts!

Pretty brilliant idea if you ask me!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy