Snickers Star Bags

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

I hope your week is going well.

Today is another busy day so I am gonna get right to today's update!

It is Day #3 of sharing my Christmas treats. 

These bags came from Stampin Up a few years ago and I already had them decorated but when I used them a few years ago none of the sold. Back then I sent the leftover candy to Shawn's work and packed the bags away for another time. Another time came this year when I went thru my drawers and found them. I'm trying hard to get stuff used up and out of my craft room. I filled these bags up with Mini Snicker's and called them done!

Project Details:

Stamps: Cottage Wreath (retired)

Ink: Real Red, Garden green

Cardstock: Real Red, Garden Green, Basic White

Accessories: Country Wreath Dies (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Square Layering Framelits (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Fingers crossed they sell this year!

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My thoughts today...

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

Cottage Wreath Gatefold Cards

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

Our weekend is to be a total washout in here Pennsylvania! I'm ok with that since we need the rain. We have some tv shows catch up on and I have some stamping to do as well. It may end up being a PJ kind of day!

Today I have another set of Halloween cards to share with you! This set uses the current Cottage Wreaths Bundle and it's a favorite of mine!

Card Details:

Stamps: Cottage Wreaths

Ink: Basic Black Archival (retired), Pumpkin Pie

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Basic White, Country Gingham DSP (retired) 

Accessories: Square Layering Framelits (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Country Wreaths Dies, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These turned out so cute for Halloween and I love the Gatefold!

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My thoughts today...

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

Cottage Wreath

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

We've made it to the weekend!

My back & my left hip is still giving me a bit of grief this morning. I'm sure the ac being on last night did not help my arthritis but hopefully in a few days I will get back to feeling better. The last week has been a challenge on my back with helping to lift furniture and boxes and as careful as I was, I am still feeling the strain. 

Advil, Ben Gay & my heating pad all have become my friends!

Today I have a monochromatic card to share with you using the Cottage Wreath set. It is probably my most favorite stamp set because I love how versatile this set is. It can be used at anytime of the year! With the summer winding down and being reminded that Fall is around the corner I decided to make this a card for Fall.

I am really missing my Soft Suede color since SU! retired it in May. I resorted to pulling out Pecan Pie which replaced it and so far I like it! My wreath was stamped in Pecan Pie and I added a bow that was diecut from the Country Wreath Dies. Then I stamped the trio of leaves in Crushed Curry, Cherry Cobbler & Pumpkin Pie and added them to my sentiment with a Linen Thread bow. Was pleased with how it turned out but I think it needs some sparkle! Before I mail it out I just might add some clear Rhinestones.

Card Details:

Stamps: Cottage Wreath

Ink: Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock: Pecan Pie, Basic White, Glorious Gingham DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Country Wreath Dies, Linen Thread, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Another day of rest is ahead for me then this evening a trip to Sam's Club.

Shawn just might have to put me in a seated cart to wheel me around! LOL Picture that!

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My thoughts today...

So true!

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Cottage Wreath Christmas Cards

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

I am way late getting a post up today...so sorry!

I have a few cards to whip up this afternoon for Audrey and I forgot all about the blog.

Once I got her cards finished I got my Christmas cards photographed and then I had to wait until I got my supper in the oven to update the blog.

Now I have 30 minutes free before Shawn gets in the door & time to eat.

I am continuing my Christmas in July series today and since us demonstrators have not seen the holiday mini yet, I pulled out a set that carried over from last Christmas. Cottage Wreath was a favorite of mine....perfect for Christmas or anytime of the year!

I just love this set!

Card Details:

Stamps: Cottage Wreath

Ink: Pear Pizzazz (retired), Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Pear Pizzazz (retired), Basic White, Heartwarming Hugs DSP (retired)

Accessories: Country Wreath Dies, Pretty Pillow Box Dies (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Square Layering Framelits (retired), White Glittered Ribbon, Iridescent Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Only thing popped up on these cards is the little tag which makes for easier mailing!

The Heartwarming Hugs DSP is long retired and I have 2 packs of it that needs used up. Perfect traditional colors for Christmas, don't ya think?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay cool!

~Wendy

Card Set W/ Coordinating Box

 Good Morning & Happy Sunday!

I don't think we've had any sunshine since Tuesday and today there definitely won't be any since they are saying a mix bag of precipitation. I think the seasonal blues are setting in!

This girl does so much better with sunny days!

I've got a cute project to share with you today!

I worked for hours last Saturday to put this together and I love the outcome.

Marisa at Kitchen Table Stamper made this box for a few projects she did back before Christmas. I saved it for when I had the time.

This is the card box and a picture of the card box open...

She used The Yeti stamp set on one set and Forever Friendship on the other. Both stamp sets are from the Holiday Mini Catalog that just retired. I did not have either stamp set so I substituted the Cottage Wreath set for mine.

The inside has 2 pockets, one for the postage stamps and the other holds 6 cards & envelopes which on hers she put 8.

Here are the cards I made for inside...

Project Details:

Stamps: Knit Together, Cottage Wreath, Go To Greetings, Celebrating You

Ink: Sweet Sorbet, Mint Macaron, Crumb Cake

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Basic White, Calypso Coral, So Saffron, Cottage Gingham DSP  (retired- Mint Macaron, So Saffron & Calypso Coral)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Square Layering Framelits (retired), Country Wreath Dies, Stitched Rectangle Framelits, 1 1/2 Circle Punch, Genial Gems (retired), Mint Macaron Ribbon (retired), Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I made this for myself but more than likely I will gift this away!

I'd really like to make another one but we'll see!

Hope you enjoyed seeing my recent project.

It was alot of fun!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Stamp Day Card #2

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Today I am sharing the next card that the girls made on Saturday at my Christmas Stamp Day w/ Friends get together. This one looks complicated but I had most of it ready for them so they only had to stamp & adhere it. We also did some heat embossing!

This card uses the Cottage Wreath bundle which is a big favorite of mine!

Plus it was recently announced that this bundle will be carrying over! YAY!

I used the Organic Beauty Dies to diecut that beautiful background with Gold Foil Paper. Then we stamped the wreath and then heat embossed the sentiment with Gold Embossing Powder. The bow on the wreath is diecut from the Country Wreaths Dies and lastly we added a few Gold Festive Pearls.

Card Details:

Stamps: Cottage Wreath, Hope & Peace

Ink: Garden Green, Real Red, Versamark

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Gold Foil Paper

Accessories: Organic Beauty Dies, Country Wreaths Dies, Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Festive Pearls, Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets

And this was Miss Emily's favorite card!!

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My thoughts today...

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

Star Bags

 Hello & Happy Monday!

Today I am sharing another sweet treat that I made for Christmas using the Star Bags from the 2022 July-December Mini Catalog!

If you weren't looking for them you would probably miss them being in the catty. They are on page 35 and have a few samples for it throughout the catty.

I decorated mine with the Cottage Wreath Bundle and filled them with Christmas Snickers Mini's!

These bags are very sturdy and will hold a good bit!

I love the smooth texture of them and you could easily stamp on them but i'd suggest you do that carefully as I smeared my ink on 2 of them. I gave up after that and just stamped my sentiment on a Stylish Shapes Dies and adhered it to my bags.  It did not help that I was rushing to get done but stamping on the bags is one option. 

I filled my bags with the Snickers candies and tied my bags shut by wrapping my Garden Green Ribbon around the top and tying my bow. The ribbon can easily slide off to get inside the bag. I used the Cottage Wreath stamp set and the Country Wreaths Dies to cut my wreaths out. Overall I was pleased with how they turned out!

Project Details:

Stamps: Cottage Wreath

Ink: Garden Green, Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Garden Green, Basic White

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Square Layering Framelits (retired), Circle Layering Framelits, Country Wreath Dies, Star Bags, Garden Green Ribbon, Red Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

It sure is!

I have been listening to it while crafting!

Do you have a favorite Christmas song?

I have too many too list!

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

~Wendy

Cottage Wreath

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Everyone!

The weekend is almost upon us!

Today I am gonna make my post quick as I need to get my Halloween Treats priced and take pictures before I send them off to my card lady. I did not make very many as I was sick for the last several weeks but I am anxious to share them with you!

I have a set of Thinking of You cards to share with you that I made for Audrey.

Card Details:

Stamps: Cottage Wreath, Go to Greetings (Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Basic White, Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Pie DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Country Wreath Dies, Champagne Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Cottage Wreath is one of my favorite sets for the holidays and very versatile!

You'll be seeing more of it down the road.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Merry Christmas

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Today I have one last card to share for my Christmas in July series using the Cottage Wreath stamp set! I also pulled out a retired stamp set for the inside saying from 2013. I'm so glad I hung on to all my old sets!

Card Details:

Stamps: Cottage Wreath, Christmas Messages (retired)

Ink: Garden Green, Real Red

Cardstock: Thich Whisper White, Real Red, Basic White, Garden Green, Gingham Cottage DSP

Accessories: Country Wreath Dies, Mini Pocket Envelopes Dies (oval), Tasteful Textile 3DEF (retired), Festive Pearls, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue 

Have I said how much I love this set?! LOL

I really do and can't wait to make more cards with it!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy

To You & Yours

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

Are you staying cool during this heatwave?

Yesterday was pretty awful and I tried to stay inside most of the day.

I washed my bedsheets and hung them out to dry and took Bailee out for a very quick walk and that's about it. I'm praying some relief will come soon.

My card for today's Christmas in July series uses the Cottage Wreath stamp set & the Country Wreath Dies. It's quickly becoming a favorite!

Card Details:

Stamps: Cottage Wreath, Brightest Glow

Ink: Old Olive, Poppy Parade

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Basic White, Sahara Sand, Vellum, Bough of Holly DSP

Accessories: Country Wreath Dies, Seasonal Labels Dies, Pretty Pillow Box Dies, Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Festive Pearls, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

1 more week of Christmas in July then I will get back to making normal everyday cards.

I hope your enjoying all these Christmas cards!

They've been fun to make!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay cool!!

~Wendy