He's All That HB

 Good Morning & Happy Thursday!

This morning we are back in the swing of things around the Aungst Pad. Shawn is back to work after a week off for the Christmas holiday and I need to do some cleaning around the house. I have started my 2025 calendars but still have more to do before I can photograph them and hand them out. I really need to buckle down and get them wrapped up this weekend.

Today I have a masculine card to share that I made a few weeks ago for my friend that was wanting to purchase different occasion cards to give out as gifts for Christmas. This card is made using the He's All That bundle that is retired now. I still have a good bit of it left  which I am slowly using up.

Card Details:

Stamps: Charming Sentiments (retired Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Early Espresso

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Basic White, He's The Man DSP (retired)

Accessories: Sentiment Silhouette Dies (retired), Rustic Metallic Adhesive Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This package of DSP included a sheet of punchouts that can be used on cards or on scrapbook pages. I have noticed that Stampin Up! does this occasionally. I like that it helps us to create quicker cards!

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My thoughts today...

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

Softly Stippled Card Set

 Hello & Happy Monday!

Hope you had a nice weekend!

It got really cold here which is why we pretty much hibernated all weekend!

Shawn had PT Saturday morning but that was it. This Friday he gets his injection so I hope that helps him....if not there might be more down the road.

Today I have a set of cards to share that I made for Audrey last week. She requested a pack of Thank You so I pulled out a new pack of paper that is a SaleABRation offering. I used Softly Stippled DSP and a number of different prints.

I'm not sure why I chose the darker colored papers from this pack when there are some beautiful prints. It's been cloudy, rainy & dreary here as of late so maybe that is why I went with the darker colors. I left the paper do all the work and just added the sentiment and called them done.

Card Details:

Stamps: Charming Sentiments (Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Pebbled Path

Cardstock: Pebbled Path, Calypso Coral, Basic White, Softly Stippled DSP (SAB 24)

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Wild Wheat In Color Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Butterfly Thank You Cards

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

I'm happy the weekend is here! I have my table all ready for Stamp Day w/ Friends tomorrow morning and now that means today I can relax! I designed 5 card kits all beach/ocean themed for tomorrow. I am so excited to share them with the girls!

Today I have another set of cards to share with you that were requested by Audrey.

These were a last minute request so I kept them quick & easy.

Yesterday she called and asked for another pack but I don't think I have enough DSP for another pack. I told her i'd try to find something else.

Card Details:

Stamps: Charming Sentiments (Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Bermuda Bay (retired)

Cardstock: Thick Whisper White (retired), Bermuda Bay (retired), Butterfly Bijou DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Brushed Brass Butterflies, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The Butterfly Bijou DSP is so pretty but sadly it's retired. I wish I had more of this print but I still have most of the pack so I will see if there is something else I can use for her 2nd pack. 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

Stay cool, too!

~Wendy

Teacher Congratulations #2

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Happy June 1st!

Today I am sharing the 2nd card I made for Audrey that she requested for a teacher that was retiring. This one is almost like the one I made and shared 2 weeks ago.

Card Details:

Stamps: Harvest Hello (retired), Charming Sentiments

Ink: Real Red, Granny Apple Green, Soft Suede, White Craft Ink

Cardstock: Basic Black, Real Red, Basic White, Granny Apple Green, Soft Suede (retired), Dream A Daydream DSP (retired hostess)

Accessories: Apple Builder Punch, Seasonal Layers Dies (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), White Dots, Black & White Gingham Ribbon, Sponge, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Audrey was pleased with them!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Teacher Retirement & Honoring Dad

 Good Morning & Happy Wednesday!

I hope that your having a great week so far!

I stamped 2 cards yesterday that I will share once I get the pictures snapped.

I went downstairs to play and pulled out old wood mounted sets that I enjoyed inking up again! Today I have a card to share though that I made recently for Audrey. She wanted a card for a teacher that was retiring after 40 years of teaching. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Harvest Hello, Charming Sentiments (Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Real Red, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie, Basic Black Archival (retired), Craft Whisper White

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Basic Black, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie, Dream A Daydream DSP (retired Hostess)

Accessories: Apple Builder Punch (retired), Seasonal Layers Dies (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Sponge, Red Rhinestones (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I had a variety of things all over my stamp table when making this card. It was to the point that my ink pads got lost in the shuffle! LOL My card turned out pretty nice so it was all good and just another happy day in my stamp room!

Tonight we are heading out for supper in honor of my Dad. Today is 3 years since he passed away and every year on this date we go to the American Saloon to celebrate him. That was one of his favorite places to eat and he liked getting the Chesapeake Trio. There isn't a day that goes by that he is not on my mind and missed very much!! 

This is my way of honoring him and keeping his memory alive. 

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My thoughts today...

~Wendy

Congratulations Baby!

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

I hope your day is off to a great start!

I am working on laundry at this early hour! 

That chore never seems to end, does it?

Today I have an adorable baby card to share with you!

This is made with the Happy Forest Friends DSP and a cute saying from the Charming Sentiments stamp set....all from the 2022-2023 Stampin Up Annual Catalog!

The paper on my card is just perfect for a sweet Congratulations card and the only thing I had to stamp was the sentiment. All those sweet animal images are printed on that paper. I recently seen someone used it to make a Valentine card for their grandson and complimented it with alot of hearts! It was just the sweetest!

Card Details:

Stamps: Charming Sentiments

Ink: Calypso Coral

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Basic White, Happy Forest Friends DSP

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Calypso Coral Ribbon (retired), Calypso Coral Enamel Heart (retired), Glue Dot, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Yesterday I worked at my stamp table from 6am thru 3pm on designing cards for the next several Stamp Day w/ Friends get togethers. I love designing cards! Today I have a kit on my table that I need to finishing prepping then I have one more idea to work on. I love being able to pull out my retired stuff and mix it with new things. My stamp girls don't mind and it helps me to use up what's in my stash!

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My thoughts today...

Today is going to be a 2 cup kind of day to keep me moving!

We've had so many rainy, dreary days that I would rather just sleep the day away. 

Sunshine really helps to keep me motivated, most days!

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Babies Are A Blessing

 Good Morning & Happy Saturday!

Yesterday was a great day if you were a duck!

It rained buckets here but it was a bit on the warm & humid side.

This morning it is a whole different ballgame.....very windy & chilly.

Definitely a hang on to your hat kind of day!

This morning I am having my friends over for a Stamp Day w/ Friends get together and we will be making Thanksgiving Day cards. I'm looking forward to seeing them! 

I will share those cards starting on Monday!

I have an adorable baby card to share with you today!

This was made for Audrey's card order that she requested 3 baby cards.

This is the 1st one I made her for a baby shower that she is attending the end of November.

I probably would not have ordered this Happier Than Happy Suite from the Stampin Up Annual Catalog if it was not for the Baby Shower Invite that Audrey shared with me. It resembled the Happy Forest Friends DSP almost perfectly! Unfortunately, I did not take a picture of the invite to share with you because it had all the personal info on it.

It's an adorable stamp set with lots of cute images.

Card Details:

Stamps: Happier Than Happy, Charming Sentiments

Ink: Calypso Coral

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Basic White, Happy Forest Friends DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits, Calypso Coral Enamel Dots (retired), Calypso Coral Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

So cute and very fun!

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My thoughts today...

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

Soft Seedling HB

Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Hope your all doing well!

I am feeling much better since starting the inhaler and today I made my way back to my stamp table. I have a big card order to work on and felt good enough to get started on it!

It felt great to pull out new stuff and play with ink! I used a new set called Soft Seedling to create some Fall birthday cards...

Card Details:

Stamps: Soft Seedling, Charming Sentiments (Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Basic White

Accessories: Champagne Rhinestones, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card was simple and pretty straight forward to make and the outcome is so pretty, too!

Hope my card lady likes them!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy