August 2026

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

Happy August, too!

It's time to flip the page on the 2026 calendar to August, 

I for one am happy to get past July! 

Project Details:

Stamps: Papillon Potpourri (retired), Hero Arts

Ink: Boho Blue, Crushed Curry

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Boho Blue, Crushed Curry, Basic White, Recollections (Michael's)

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Bitty Butterfly Punch (retired), Wild Wheat In Color Dots (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Airplane Father's Day

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

We have been having some lovely weather the past few days! I hope it continues because it helps to keep me motivated! Yesterday I got my chores finished, did some laundry & cooked supper so today I am thinking about pulling out my July 4th decorations atleast while I have the sunshine & energy! LOL Miss Bailee is doing great since Saturday so I really think it was the doggy treat that upset her belly because she hasn't had any since. 

I'm sharing another Father's Day card today. This one is a Fun Fold (Book Binding Card) that could also be used for a masculine birthday if you changed out the sentiment. It uses the Adventurous Sky bundle that retired in 2025. I haven't used it much since getting it. I really like the different prints & patterns in the DSP.

Card Details:

Stamps: Adventurous Sky (retired)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Take to the Sky DSP (retired)

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Mossy Meadow Twine (retired), Industrial Trinkets (retired), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love this style of fun fold, too!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Anniversary Card

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

Today's post will be a quick one as I have a busy day ahead!

This card I made last year for one of Audrey's card orders. If I remember correctly she wanted this for her daughter & SIL's upcoming anniversary. They have been going around to local wineries to do taste tastings and were really enjoying it! 

So, she asked for a wine related card...

Card Details:

Stamps: Half Full (retired 2019), Many Messages (retired sentiment 2021)

Ink: Sweet Sorbet (retired), Memento Black, Stampin Blends- Smoky Slate & Sweet Sorbet (retired)

Cardstock: Sweet Sorbet (retired), Basic White, Smoky Slate, Country Gingham DSP (retired), 

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Opaque Adhesive Backed Gems (retired), Sweet Sorbet Baker's Twine (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

You Are Remarkable Speedy Recovery

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

Today I have a pretty spring card to share with you that uses a stamp set from the Online Exclusives that is retired that I believe came out in the spring of 2025. It uses the You Are Remarkable and the Sweetly Scripted stamp sets.

Card Details:

Stamps: You Are Remarkable (retired Online Exclusives), Sweetly Scripted (retired Online Exclusives)

Ink: Memento Black, Garden Green, Stampin Blends- Daffodil Delight & Balmy Blue,  YG63 Copic Marker

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Basic White, Photo Play (Daisy May) Patterned Paper

Accessories: Distressed Tile 3D EF (retired), Greetings of the Season Dies (retired Online Exclusives), Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon (retired), Brushed Brass Butterflies, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I made this card many months ago and was so glad I had in in my bin since I needed a card ASAP for my friend, Deb, who has been in the hospital for a few days. Shawn, Miss Emily & I went to visit her Saturday afternoon. I am praying for her and hoping she pulls thru all she has going on right now. 

If your the praying kind may I ask that you please say a prayer for her. Thank you.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Pretty Petals Sympathy

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Today is our last day of 70 degrees atleast for this week. Sunshine & 70's are my favorite! Yes, it was short lived this week but I know they will be back.

Today I have another Pretty Petals card to share! I adore this stamp set and even though it's no longer available to purchase it will be staying right on my stamp table with lots of other amazing sets!

Card Details:

Stamps: Heartfelt Hexagon (retired), Pretty Petals (retired Online Exclusives)

Ink: Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Basic White, The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby)

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Oval Layering Framelits (retired), White Ribbon (retired Online Exclusives), Brushed Brass Butterflies, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The patterned paper is from Hobby Lobby and is still available. I was just there last week and seen it was restocked. They have been bringing out some very pretty patterned papers so don't count them out!

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My thoughts today...

Boy, do I ever look forward to my first sip of coffee each & every morning!

It's the favorite part of my day!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Best Dressed Birthday

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Today I am sharing an oldie but a goodie card with you!

I know lately I am sharing so much retired stuff but we all have it and my hope is that it inspires you to pull out the older stuff and create with it! 

This card uses a retired SaleABRation set & dies that I have not used. Do you remember the set called Happy Birthday to You from 2020?

Card Details:

Stamps: Happy Birthday to You (retired SaleABRation 2020)

Ink: Memento Black, Purple Posy (retired In Color), Stampin Blends- Purple Posy (retired), Mint Macaron (retired) & Pretty Peacock

Cardstock: Pretty Peacock, Purple Posy (retired), Mint Macaron (retired), Basic White, Best Dressed DSP (retired 2020)

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Birthday Dies (retired SAB 2020)), Pretty Peacock/Gold Ribbon (retired), Pretty Peacock & Gold Dots (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It always feels good to pull out the old stuff and use it again. 

I hate to see stuff sit and collect dust!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Light the Year

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

It's the 1st of December and we are still sharing all things Christmas here!

My card today is made with a bundle from last year called Light the Year.

 I paired my pretty lantern with some retired Plaid Tidings DSP.

Card Details:

Stamps: Light the Year (retired), Words for the Season

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Memento Black, Shaded Spruce, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Basic White, Plaid Tidings DSP (retired)

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Light the Year Dies (retired), Holiday Rhinestones (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love how this turned out and it was fun to use that stamp set again. 

I think I only used it once last year!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay warm!

~Wendy

Cookie Cutter Baby Card #2

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Today I have another baby card to share that was made while I did the card from yesterday. This one sits on my card rack until someone needs it. LOL I used the Cookie Cutter Christmas stamp set again! That teddy bear makes for a cute baby card!

Card Details:

Stamps: Cookie Cutter Christmas (retired), Oval Occasions (retired)

Ink: Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Memento Black, Pale Plum (retired)

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Pale Plum, Basic White, Slumber Party DSP (retired 2004)

Accessories: Cookie Cutter Builder Punch, Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Perfect Plum Taffeta Ribbon (retired), Pretty in Pink Shimmer Dots, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This evening I have a card order to delivery to Audrey. I'm looking forward to our visit!

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My thoughts today...

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

More Halloween Cards

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Today I have 3 cards to share that I made for Halloween! They use several of the same things, mostly retired products that are left in my stash. I got my cards addressed yesterday but these cards did not make it to that pile. I used some older Halloween paper and mixed it with the new Spooky Halloween stamp set.

Card Details Card #1:

Stamps: Spooky Halloween

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Stampin Blends-Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green & Mango Melody

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic White, Celebrate Everything DSP (retired 2022)

Accessories: Stylish Scroll EF (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Shimmer Foam Stars, Black Glittered Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Card Details Card #2:

Stamps: Spooky Halloween

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Stampin Blends-Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green & Mango Melody (retired)

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic White, Celebrate Everything DSP (retired 2022), Gingham Cottage DSP (retired)

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies, Shimmer Foam Stars, Black & White Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Card Details Card #3:

Stamps: Spooky Halloween

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Stampin Blends- Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green & Mango Melody (retired)

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic White, Celebrate Everything DSP (retired 2022), Gingham Cottage DSP (retired)

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Shimmer Foam Stars, White Ribbon (Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It was fun to just sit and play with these things.

I do love how they all turned out!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

Hope you have an amazing day!

~Wendy

Charming Day/Blooming Phrases

 Happy Thursday, Friends!

We are almost to the Labor Day weekend...YAY!

It's been a very stressful week or so between Shawn's work and Miss Bailee being sick. We rushed her to the Vet Saturday morning to get checked out. She has a mild case of Pancreatitis which she now is doing so much better! I'm not sure what it is with the smaller breed of dogs but every single dog that we've had has this issue. She is now on a bland diet with us cooking her food and also a prescription dog food but each day we are seeing improvements. Needless to say she will be staying on this food for the rest of her life. She will be 14 in October and is still a spunky little thing. In case your wondering, she is a Shorkie (shih tzu & yorkshire terrior mix). 

So today I have a quick card to share made using the Charming Day Suite from the Online Exclusives. I was late to the table for ordering this! I tried to resist it but in the end I finally got it! I paired this set with a sentiment from the Blooming Phrases stamp set also from the Online Exclusives.

Card Details:

Stamps: Blooming Phrases (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Cardstock: Pretty Peacock, Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Floral Charm DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Exposed Brick 3D EF, Charming Day Dies (Online Exclusives), Petal Pink Scalloped Ribbon, Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots (Online Exclusives), Stampin Seal Adhesive

The Charming Day products are just beautiful and I have a few more cards to share with you using this suite!

We've had some gorgeous almost Fall like weather here in PA the last few days that I am having a hard time pulling myself downstairs to craft. Honestly, this weather could stay like this the rest of the year! LOL We don't have to run the AC or any heat!

That is all for today!

I hope that you will stop back in the next few days as I will share more of the Charming Day cards I made. They are so pretty!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy

Let's Party!

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Today is my Stamp Day w/ Friends get together so I am going to make this short & sweet!

My card today uses the Party Piggy bundle from the Online Exclusives list. This has been out for awhile now and I do believe it is still available. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Party Piggy (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Pool Party, Darling Duckling, Strawberry Slush, Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Pool Party, Darling Duckling, Basic White, Petal Pink, Turtle-y Cute DSP

Accessories: Party Piggy Dies (Online Exclusives), Stylish Shapes Dies, Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Turtle Textures 3D EF, Strawberry Slush Twine, Starburst Sequins (Online Exclusives), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Such a fun card!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Seasonal Sprays Sympathy

 Good Morning & Happy Monday, Friends!

Hope you all had a great weekend! 

Yesterday turned out to be rainy & dreary out so I spent most of the day at my stamp table playing with some Christmas cards! Yep, I know, way to early to be thinking of Christmas but I went to my stamp table thinking...what am I gonna make today?! I seen a Christmas card that inspired me so that was the route I took! LOL

So, I'm not sharing a Christmas card today but I am sharing a Sympathy card that I was inspired by from a very old (2000-2001) Stampin Up Annual Catalog. I pulled out the lovely (retired) Seasonal Sprays wood mounted stamp set and got busy!

Card Details:

Stamps: Seasonal Sprays (retired), Teeny Tiny Wishes (retired), Weathered Background Stamp (retired)

Ink: Night of Navy, Bordering Blue (retired)

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Bordering Blue (retired), Basic White, Gold Foil Paper

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Something Fancy Dies (retired), Gold Trim, Pressed Flowers Gold Dots, Glue Dots, Stampin Seal Adhesive

I love casing a card and changing things up to make it my own. I get so easily inspired by the catalog samples so always make sure to use your catalogs as a source of inspiration! I was also thrilled that I still have a good bit of Bordering Blue cardstock left & a very inky ink pad! It was a great day of stamping!

This card has been added to my bin of cards that I am working on. It's not often I have time for card making for myself but when I do I try to get cards made that I know are good sellers. I also like to take a variety of different cards and place them in a cello bag with envelopes and gift them to people. Audrey loves when I do that for her as a little Thank You. 

Anyways, I am back to my stamp table today for some inky fun!

I really need to get working on July 4th cards since that will be here before we know it!

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My thoughts today...

If only this was true!

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

Delicate Forest

 Happy Sunday, Friends!

Hope your enjoying a nice weekend!

Last night we had some hefty thunderstorms come thru. 

Lots of rain & crazy winds but we really need the rain so no complaints from me. 

Today I have a card that was made with the soon retiring Delicate Forest Bundle. This is one of those sets that really doesn't jump out at you in the 2024-2025 Stampin Up! Annual Catalog but I will tell you it has some pretty cool dies even though I did not use them on this card. I have had it for quite awhile but have not used it until recently.

Card Details:

Stamps: Delicate Forest

Ink: Pool Party, Pretty Peacock

Cardstock: Pretty Peacock, Pool Party, Basic White, Poetic Expressions DSP (retired)

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Countryside Corners Dies, Pool Party Gems (retired), Pretty Peacock/Gold Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I was trying something different with the torn edge on my card. I wanted to do the Pretty Peacock cardbase but thought it would not look right so I left it go. I may go back and do that with it to see if I like it. Any thoughts?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

With You In Mind

 Happy Monday, Friends!

It's looking like a nice start to the new week as we are in for lots of warm, sunshine filled days ahead! YAY! Today I have a quick set of birthday cards to share that I made for Audrey a few weeks ago. I used the With You In Mind stamp set and some Floral Delight DSP. Together they make for a nice set of cards!

Card Details:

Stamps: With You In Mind (Million Dollar Sales Achiever Set)

Ink: Old Olive

Cardstock: Basic White, Floral Delight DSP

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies, Low Profile Dots (Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I just love that paper....so springy!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy the day ahead!

~Wendy