Beary Cute Notebook

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Today I have another spiral bound notebook to share with you that I whipped up using some old Stampin Up! holiday papers. I left most of the paper do all the work and added just a sentiment to finish it up!

Project Details:

Stamps: Simply Said (retired)

Ink: Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Night of Navy, Basic White, Blue Shimmer Paper (unknown source), Beary Christmas DSP (retired 2023)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Martha Stewart Jumbo Snowflake Punch, Night of Navy Ribbon (retired), Drusy Adhesive Backed Embellishments (retired), Dimensionals, Two Sided Tape, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love how this one turned out with those fun papers!

The focal image was diecut directly from the DSP. It reminds me of the Coca Cola bears that were out year ago! Do you remember those adorable Coke commercials?

All of my spiral bound notebooks are for sale if anyone is interested in them. Just shoot me a message! All notebooks come with the RSVP Pens that have a strip of DSP in the barrel to match the notebook. These pens are worth their weight in gold! LOL

Today we are in for a very humid day with thunderstorms likely!

I know my yard & flowers could use some rain!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

The Greeting Farm Notebook

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Today I am moving forward to share with you some of the holiday covered spiral bound notebooks that I made a few months ago. I get the notebooks at the Dollar Tree when they have them. Sometimes I feel like it is hit or miss on finding them. I tear them apart and recover the front & back with DSP and then decorate. I have been making these for many years and always enjoy making them!

Today's spiral bound notebook is covered with some retired Stampin Up! Winter Meadow DSP and I used a stamp from The Greeting Farm that I have had for years. I'm not even sure if The Greeting Farm is still around but I have always loved the fun images!

Project Details:

Stamps: The Greeting Farm- Rain, Snow or Shine, Amuse sentiment

Ink: Memento Black, Garden Green, Stampin Blends-Blueberry Bushel, Pecan Pie, Copic Markers- YG63

Cardstock: Garden Green, Basic White, Winter Meadow DSP (retired 2025)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Greenery EF (retired), Unknown Greenery Diecuts, Garden Green Ribbon (retired), Noble Peacock Rhinestones (retired), Dimensionals, 2 Sided Tape, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I have a few more to share with you this week! I am going to try to get them in before Christmas in July is over!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day ahead!

~Wendy

Frosty Greetings

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

It's a gloomy, rainy morning here in South Central Pennsylvania. 

They are calling for rain & storms here today and even though it's not been brutally hot, it's been very humid. I can almost say that I am ready for Fall.

Today I am sharing 2 cards that I made a few weeks ago using some Christmas items. I guess that day I was thinking about moving forward and getting some holiday cards made but they were the only two I made.

Card Details:

Stamps: Amuse (sentiment), Stampendous (Sweet Snowman)

Ink: Memento Black, Always Artichoke (retired), Copic Markers & Stampin Blends

Cardstock: Smoky Slate, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke (retired), Basic White, Always Artichoke DSP (retired), Plaid Tidings DSP (retired 2020)

Accessories: Winter Snow EF (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Everyday Arches Dies, Always Artichoke Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Holiday Rhinestones (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I have had this adorable snowman stamp for a long time and always enjoy coloring it!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Sunflower Thank You

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Hope everyone had a nice 4th of July holiday!

It was terribly hot & humid here in PA with some severe thunderstorms. Our local fireworks display was cancelled due to the weather. Not sure at this time when they will be rescheduled. I think that was a good decision between the weather & the temps. It was horrible to be outside. We spent our 4th of July in Towson, Maryland at a Korean place that Kelsey treated us too! Oh my, it was so good! We walked out of there feeling like stuffed pigs! LOL 

Today I am sharing a card that I made for a recent order from my friend Shannon.

This card was a thank you for one of her sons teachers.

Card Details:

Stamps: none, Computer Generated Sentiment

Ink: none

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Basic White, Painted Autumn DSP (retired)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Sunflowers 3D EF, Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Tiny Butterfly Trinkets, Garden Green Striped Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I loved this one because of all the sunflowers!

We have a new sunflower DSP on the horizon at Stampin Up! coming in the Holiday Mini Catalog and I cannot wait! I hope that their is a coordinating stamp set to match!

Today I am off to finish up my Christmas in July swaps that I started yesterday!

I hope to get them mailed out tomorrow IF I can get them done. LOL

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay cool!

~Wendy

It's Your Day

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Sorry for the late update today. Last evening I had my 6 month check up with my doctor and I had blood work done and got my 1st dose of the Shingles vaccine. Since I had Shingles last Fall I was not going to get the vaccine until I experienced the pain of having them. I would not wish that on anyone as they are very painful. I decided to pull the trigger and get my 1st dose which has been a bit harsh on my system. My doctor warned me that it would be. I am wiped out, feverish and experiencing injection site pain in my arm and honestly my whole body is achy. Shawn took the day off to help with taking care of things which is a good thing because Miss Bailee has been out in the yard several times since yesterday evening with her colitis kicking in. We were even up during the night to let her out. Not much can be done for her until the stresses pass. She gets this way with stressful events which was dog grooming on Monday.

Anyways, I am taking it easy, taking Tylenol and getting rest. So I wanted to get a blog update to share another fun card using the Relaxing Waterside suite. I really love this bundle of great products!

Card Details:

Stamps: Relaxing Waterside

Ink: Pecan Pie, Gray Granite, Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Basic White, Waterside Retreat DSP

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Relaxing Waterside Dies, Pecan Pie Ribboned Adhesive Backed Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Blender Pen, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Another card for in the bin that will eventually go to the card rack (maybe)! 

I may use this one for an upcoming birthday if need be!

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My thoughts today...

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

Wild Bunch

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Today I am sharing a sweet card made for an order recently. They asked for a highland cow and sunflowers for a Thank You card. Well, it's a good thing Stampin Up! just brought out the Product of the Month for June as it is loaded with a wild bunch! LOL It included a highland cow which was so fun to color! I paired my cow with some sunflower paper from Hobby Lobby...

Card Details:

Stamps: Wild Bunch (June Product of the Month), Sentiment computer generated

Ink: Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Pecan Pie, Ivory, Petal Pink

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Pecan Pie, Basic White, The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Pecan Pie Ribboned Enamel Dots (retired Online Exclusives). Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Sunday I started picking at a puzzle for something to do while giving my hands a bit of rest. I still have over half of it to complete. It's a Christmas puzzle because that is all I have on hand right now. I'm sure it will be finished in time for Christmas in July when that starts next week on the Hallmark Channel! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Natural Artistry Seahorse

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Today we are back to the hot & muggy weather and that means I will be hiding inside to stay cool. I have been working on a puzzle so that is the plan to keep picking at it!

I have a quick card to share today using a stamp set from the Online Exclusives called Natural Artistry. I love the images in it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Natural Artistry (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Blueberry Bushel

Cardstock: Blueberry Bushel, Basic White, Glorious Gingham DSP (retired 2024)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, White Ribbon (retired Online Exclusives), Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I really like this stamp set!

It's loaded with some great images & sentiments! It's worth a second look!

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My thoughts today...

And tomorrow, and most likely the day after that and so on...

Thanks for stopping by & stay cool!

~Wendy

Berry Botanical Vellum Birthday

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

We are still socked into the rainy, dreary weather here in PA.

Yesterday it was just a miserable day. I'm hoping today we can atleast sneak a quick walk in!

My card that I am sharing today is one that I loved making! I used a few of Stampin Up!'s Product of the Month items...

Card Details:

Stamps: Scalloped Blooms

Ink: Blueberry Bushel

Cardstock: Strawberry Slush (In Color), Golden Glow (New In Color), Basic White, Berry Botanical Vellum Specialty DSP (May 2026 Product of the Month)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Eyelet Blooms Die (April 2026 Product of the Month), Golden Glow Ribbon & In Color Dots (New In Color), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The Berry Botanical Vellum is quite pretty and I am trying to find some ways to use it. I think it feels thicker or heavier than normal vellum is. I seen so many great cards made with it so far! I hope some inspiration rubs off on me! LOL

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Wildflower Sympathy Set

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

It's the start of the Memorial Day weekend it's looking to be a washout here.

That will allow me to get some crafting done since tomorrow Shawn will be away at a Tesla event. I hope whatever you have planned this weekend it is something fun!

Today I am sharing a set of sympathy cards made with the retired Wildly Flowering DSP that retired a year or so ago. The DSP has pretty floral patterns. I used a good bit of it but still have some left that I am working on using up. I paired this pretty paper with the Prayers & Promises stamp set that was available in the 2026 Spring Mini Catalog. If I'm not mistaken, I think it is a Million Dollar Achiever Set and I'm also not quite sure if this set has carried over or retired?

Card Details:

Stamps: Prayers & Promises (Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Early Espresso

Cardstock: Boho Blue (retired In Color), Moody Mauve (retired In Color), Wild Wheat (retired In Color), Early Espresso, Basic White, Wildly Flowering DSP (retired)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Opaque Sparkle Dots (retired 2023-2025 In Color), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These have been placed on my card rack for sale. 

The inside says "So sorry for your loss".

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

The Happy Couple

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Today I have a beautiful wedding card to share with you using the Lovely & Beautiful suite from the 2026 Stampin Up! Spring Mini Catalog. This whole suite is filled with lots of great sentiments and beautiful floral images & dies! 

Card Details:

Stamps: Simply Beautiful

Ink: Fresh Freesia

Cardstock: Fresh Freesia, Peach Pie (In Color), Basic White, Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Simply Beautiful Dies, Peach Pie Ribbon (In Color), Antique Pearls, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love the colors on this card, so fresh & fun and they couldn't be more perfect for a wedding!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Floral Birthday Card

 Hello & Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter holiday!

Today I am sharing the other special birthday card that Audrey requested for her granddaughter.

Card Details:

Stamps: Lovely Arrangements (sentiment-Online Exclusives)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla, Favored Flowers DSP (retired SAB 2023)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Crochet Trim (retired), Vanilla Twine, Brushed Brass Butterflies, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card was made with scraps that were in my package of paper that were from other projects. It turned out to be a pretty card which Audrey loved!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Happy Birthday Card

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

Today I am sharing a card that I made for Audrey's recent card order. 

She wanted 2 cards for her each of her granddaughters that have birthday's in April. This is one of those cards...

Card Details:

Stamps: Lovely Arrangements (sentiment- Online Exclusives)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Melon Mambo, Petal Pink, Basic White, Wonderful World DSP (retired SAB 2022)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Eyelet 3D EF, Low Profile Petal Pink Dots (retired Online Exclusives, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I have SO much in retired Stampin Up! products that I have been making myself use before buying anything new. This past week I went thru lots & lots of retired stamp sets that I will be parting with soon. I just have way too much that will never get used.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy