Extreme Guitar HB

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

Today we are headed to the hospital to visit my friend, Deb, and see how she's doing.

I'm hoping she soon gets to go home!

I have a cool card to share with you today that uses all things retired.

A few weeks ago I talked about the line of stamps that Stampin Up carried back in 2009 called Extreme. I have 3 of the 5 stamps. This card uses the Extreme Guitar stamp.

Card Details:

Stamps: Extreme Guitar (retired 2009), For the Record (retired 2022)

Ink: Blueberry Bushel, Memento Black, Stampin Blends- Blueberry Bushel

Cardstock: Blueberry Bushel, Basic White, Black Glimmer Paper (retired), Rock & Roll DSP (retired 2024)

Accessories: Branching Out Dies, Rockstar Dies (retired 2024), Neutral Matte Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I took a piece of the retired Rock & Roll DSP and colored all the guitars on it with my Blueberry Bushel Stampin Blends which I think pulls it all together! I love how it turned out!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Ridiculously Awesome

Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Are you staying warm?

We ran out to Walmart last evening and that wind & cold was horrendous! I feel like we are experiencing Alaska type of weather! They can surely have it back! But on the other hand, the store was practically empty! We were in & out in 20 mins!

Today I am sharing another notepad that I covered. These are always a good seller!

Project Details:

Stamps: Ridiculously Awesome (Million Dollar Sales Achiever Set), Impressions Abloom (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Misty Moonlight, Fresh Freesia, Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, Basic White, Floral Impressions DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Branching Out Dies, Fresh Freesia Seam Binding Ribbon & Sequins (SAB 25), Glue Dots, 2 Sided Tape, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue 

This is so pretty!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay warm, my friends!
~Wendy

Branching Out

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Happy Christmas Eve!

Kelsey & Mr. Sushi arrived last night and today we are all hands on deck in the kitchen to make our Christmas Eve dinner! I also hope to squeeze in a walk since it's to be nice out for a change. Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions you do? At some point we will get our pj's on, grab some hot chocolate and watch the Grinch. We've been doing this for quite a few years! 

Today I am sharing a set of cards made with the Branching Out Bundle that is in the 2025 Stampin Up! Holiday Mini Catalog. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Branching Out, A Wish For Everything (retired 2019)

Ink: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pool Party

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Basic White, Need for Tweed DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Branching Out Dies, Tags To Go Dies (Online Exclusives), Snowflake Sky 3D EF (retired), Old Olive/Early Espresso Twine, Neutral Matte Dots (Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The Branching Out bundle is a great set that can be used way past the holiday season since it's loaded with some great sentiments. I have packed away all my holiday stamp sets last week but this one will stay out on my table for a while. I am going to try to create some masculine cards with it once Christmas is over. 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Stamp Day w/ Friends Card #4

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

I am sharing the final card that the girls & I made at Thursday's Stamp Day w/ Friends get together. This card ended up being another favorite! 

I used the Bauble Blooms bundle and paired it with the Delicate Pines Suite of products both from the Stampin Up! Online Exclusives.

Card Details:

Stamps: Bauble Blooms (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock: Shaded Spruce, Basic White, Gold Foil Paper, Elegant Pines Snowflakes DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Branching Out Dies, Bauble Blooms Dies, Delicate Pines Dies (Online Exclusives), Snowflake Sky 3D EF, Gold Twine (retired), Low Profile Gold Dots, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love the Delicate Pines Suite this year but I also love the Bauble Blooms bundle, too! I wasn't quite sure how the two would mix but this one turned out so nice! Miss Emily just loved it! So do I!! 

Yesterday I got most of my Christmas cards addressed and today they are out in the mailbox!! YAY! All I have left to do is make a couple gift card holders for Ryan and I am done for with Christmas crafts! I will most likely take a break from stamping this week and start picking at a puzzle that I have been wanting to do! It will give my hands a break, too! How are you doing with your Christmas crafts?

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My thoughts today...

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

Thinking of You at Christmas

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

Today I have a pretty Christmas card to share with you using an old Inkadinkadoo stamp that has been in my collection for several years. This card will be going in the mail for our dear neighbor, Mr. Randy. He has been our neighbor for the last 14 years and about 3 weeks ago his wife passed away after battling Alzheimer's for several years. He was her caretaker and stayed by her side every single day. His family has been rallying around him and being their for support. I wanted him to know we are thinking of him as he goes into the holiday without her. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Inkadinkadoo, Itty Bitty Christmas (retired)

Ink: Old Olive, Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Real Red, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Old Olive

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Branching Out Dies, Merry Melody 3D EF (retired), Gold Twine, Traditions Sparkling Sequins, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay warm!!

~Wendy

Amber Autumn Fun Fold

Hello & Happy Fri-YAY, Friends!

The weekend is here! 

Shawn took vacation yesterday & today. Yesterday the solar panels finally got installed. They were here for almost 12 hours and it was dark by the time they left. They won't be turned on for a few more weeks as they need to be monitored by the electric company then they will get turned on. Not sure what the reasoning is for that? Today he took the truck to be inspected then we are headed out to do some errands. I am hoping tomorrow to get some crafting done as they are calling for rain in the late afternoon/evening. We need the rain so I will not complain. 

So, today I am sharing another Thanksgiving card that I made using the Amber Autumn bundle from the 2025 Stampin Up! Holiday Mini Catalog. My photo's aren't the best because of the embossing and lighting but I think you can still see how it was created.

Card Details:

Stamps: Amber Autumn, Pleasant Pheasants (retired sentiment)

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Versamark

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Gold Foil Paper, Autumn Toile DSP

Accessories: Branching Out Dies, Gathering Leaves EF (Online Exclusives), Gold Metallic Ribbon, Low Profile Dots, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I really love this one even though it did not photograph very well. I may try to change the settings on my camera and take more pictures because these are really washed out. It's quite pretty in real life!

It's looking to be a beautiful day here in south central PA.

It will be nice to get out of the house and soak up some of that sunshine!

Hope you get to enjoy it too before rain & more cold temps come rush in!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Fall Anniversary Set

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Hope your week is going well. We're almost to the weekend!

Today I wanted to share a set of Anniversary cards that Audrey requested back at the end of September. When she requested these she asked for this particular sheet of DSP because she loves all things pumpkins!

Card Details:

Stamps: Many Mates (retired 2021)

Ink: Tangerine Tango (retired)

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Tangerine Tango (retired), Painted Autumn DSP (retired 2017)

Accessories: Branching Out Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Low Profile Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

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

Happy Thanksgiving Set

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Hope your week is going well. 

I heard we are in for some very cold weather next week which I am so not looking forward too! I know it's getting to be that time of year but with the time change and cold weather coming...I am not a fan of darkness & cold.

Today I have a set of Thanksgiving cards to share with you that Audrey requested on this last order. I pulled out some All About Autumn DSP that was a a big hit a few years ago and dug into finding the right print to make her cards...

Card Details:

Stamps: PSX

Ink: Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Moody Mauve (retired), Oxidized Copper Paper (retired), All About Autumn Specialty DSP (retired)

Accessories: Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Branching Out Dies, Autumn Leaves Dies (retired), Neutral Adhesive Backed Sequins (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love how these turned out and Audrey loved that they will not require any extra postage!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day ahead!

~Wendy

Stamp Day w/ Friends Card #3

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Today I have card #3 to show you from last week's Stamp Day w/ Friends get together.

I always have a masculine birthday card for the girls to make because they have lots of men in their lives. This one came together pretty quick using the Branching Out Bundle and the Autumn Toile DSP from the 2025 Stampin Up! Holiday Catalog.

Card Details:

Stamps: Branching Out

Ink: Early Espresso

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Autumn Toile DSP

Accessories: Branching Out Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Gathering Leaves EF (Online Exclusives), Neutral Matte Dots (Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy