Thank You Fun Fold

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

It's the day before Thanksgiving and we have a couple of things on our to do list today to get ready! We picked up a turkey breast at the store last week since a whole turkey is just way too much for us! I am looking forward to a good turkey dinner tomorrow!! Today we have to get the stuffing made and the pumpkin pie....everything else is done.

Today I have a quick card to share that I made for a customer order recently. I used that fun fold that I seem to be obsessed with! LOL

Card Details:

Stamps: Autumn to Remember (Scrapbook Catalog)

Ink: Pecan Pie, Old Olive, Cajun Craze

Cardstock: Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Very Vanilla, Old Olive, Sweet Days of Autumn DSP (Scrapbook Catalog)

Accessories: Spotlight of Nature Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Pecan Pie/Vanilla Ribbon, Glue Dots, Pecan Pie, Enamel Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This fun fold is addicting and so easy to make!

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My thoughts today...

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

Splendid Autumn Birthday Card

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

They are calling for rain later today which we really need!

Unfortunately, we have to go out in it this evening for Shawn's doctor appointment.

Today I have a Fall birthday card to share that was also part of Audrey's order.

Card Details:

Stamps: Framed Florets (retired)

Ink: Old Olive

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Splendid Autumn DSP

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Woven Golden Leaves, Gold Textured Adhesive Backed Dots, Vanilla Twine, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This pack of paper is so pretty and worked well for a special Fall birthday!

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My thoughts today...

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

Fall Birthday Cards

 Good Morning & Happy Wednesday!

Burrr! There is definitely a chill in the air this morning! 

The roofs have frost on them, too! I had to break out my winter coat yesterday to deliver a card order to Audrey. She looked really good even though I did not sit & chat with her like usual. Her son & family were coming for a visit so I did not stick around. The pack of cards I am sharing today is part of her order.

Card Details:

Stamps: Happiest Day

Ink: Blackberry Bliss

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Blackberry Bliss, Cajun Craze, Very Vanilla, Splendid Autumn DSP

Accessories: Autumn Expressions Dies, Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These are flat for easy mailing and she loved them!

Sorry I have not been updating regularly. As with this time of year, life has been crazy!

I have been stamping and have a few different projects out on my stamp table at the moment. I have also made Thanksgiving & Christmas treats and cards. This time of year it gets hectic and my hands are hurting. I even started to pull out the ceramic Christmas trees and decorate the family room. Thankfully, it's finished and just need to do a good cleaning down there. The rest of my house will get decorated the day after Thanksgiving. Shawn has vacation that week so I will have an extra pair of hands to help.

For now i'm catching my breath and letting my hands rest. 

Audrey said she will get her Christmas order to me soon.

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My thoughts today...

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

Special Fall Birthday

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Another pretty day is on tap here in Pennsylvania! Last evening we took our daily walk around the neighborhood and noticed many of the trees are almost bare. We've seen so many piles of leaves raked and put out at the curb for the leaf truck to come suck them up. Sometimes it surprises me that kids aren't out jumping in them! I remember doing that as a young one. LOL

Today I have a pretty Fall birthday card to share that Audrey requested for a family member.

This was kept simple because that is how she likes them so I left the paper do all the work.

Of course I could not let this Fall season go by without using this paper from The Paper Studio which I found at Hobby Lobby. It's definitely the perfect piece for Fall, don't you think? I added it to my card base then used a sentiment from the retired Framed Florets stamp set along with a Daffodil Delight bow which I added some Linen Thread to it and attached it. Audrey loved that paper and so do I!!

Today I am back to my stamp table as soon as I get moving! I slept in way too long today. Never even heard Shawn get up for work this morning. It's not often I sleep in anymore but I suppose I must have needed those extra hours! And with the time change coming Sunday it's going to throw things off yet again. 

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My thoughts today...

2 more days until the trick or treaters come out! Are you ready?!

We will hand candy out as we do every year but we are lucky to get maybe 20 at most.

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

With Sympathy

Good Morning & Happy Thursday!

So sorry for not updating yesterday. Tuesday evening we had to take the living room furniture down to the family room since the new furniture was scheduled to come on Wednesday.

While we were downstairs we noticed the boiler/furnace was leaking water. I had a feeling something was wrong because on Monday I had heat turned on downstairs and it was quite cold down there. The mornings have been quite chilly/frosty lately and with this injection I am cold 90% of the time. I just did not think anything of it because the daytime temps have been hitting mid 70's. Once we saw the water leaking I knew something was off. So, yesterday the guy came that Shawn uses at work for HVAC stuff and had us back in business within 20 minutes. YAY! We have heat again! Oh, and the living room furniture is so nice! This is my second set of Lazy Boy furniture and it's just so well built and comfortable! Here is to another 20 years! LOL

Today, Shawn is back to work and I am set to watch 2 good Hallmark Christmas movies this morning then get some crafting done....at least that's the plan!

I wanted to share a card from World Cardmaking Day with you that the girls & I made. It was another quick & easy one!

Card Details:

Stamps: Lasting Lily (retired), Autumn Leaves (Million Dollar Sales Achiever Set)

Ink: Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Pecan Pie, Basic White, Iconic Celebrations DSP (Online Exclusives), Oxidized Copper Specialty Paper

Accessories: Autumn Leaves Dies, Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Neutral Adhesive Backed Sequins, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Guess I better get my butt moving....lots to do today!

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My thoughts today...

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

Anniversary Cards for Fall

 Hello & Happy Monday!

Hope that you had a nice weekend! The weather around here was beautiful!

Today I have a set of Anniversary Cards that I made for Audrey. She said she was completely out of them and wanted something geared towards Fall. I found 2 sheets of this Echo Park paper and thought they would make pretty cards!

Card Details:

Stamps: Many Mates (retired)

Ink: Early Espresso

Cardstock: More Mustard (retired), Basic White, Really Rust (retired), Leaves-Echo Park

Accessories: Polka Dot EF (retired), Stitched with Whimsy Dies, Nested Essentials Dies, Autumn Leaves Dies, Champagne Rhinestones (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

More Mustard has been retired for many years now and as I went to get a few whole sheets of cardstock from it's folder I found these small pieces already embossed. I must have embossed them and never used them until now! More Mustard was always a favorite color for Fall and i'm glad that it worked well for this set for Audrey!

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My thoughts today...

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

Apple Treat

 Good Morning & Happy Wednesday!

Today I have a sweet treat to share with you!

About 6 weeks ago I purchased a bag of the Ghiradelli Caramel Apple Squares at the grocery store. They are SO good! I put a few of them into a yummy little treat to give to Audrey when I saw her last evening. I used a 4 x 6 cello bag that I had on hand and also added a handful of the Werther's Caramel Apple Hard Candies, too! I used a tag from the Tailor Made Tags Dies and the apple from the Harvest Hello's set that is retired. This stamp set with it's coordinating punch is one I use quite often and I know Audrey loves the Apple/pumpkins it creates! I used the Caring Leaves stamp set which is current now in the 2024 Holiday Mini Catalog for the sentiment on my tag. To close the bag i used some old green & white striped ribbon & some white twine. Lastly, I added some rhinestones because everything needs a bit of sparkle, right? So, I gave this to Audrey last evening as a little Thank You for her card order. She just loved it and it was good to see her smile.

Card Details:

Stamps: Harvest Hello's (retired), Caring Leaves

Ink: Real Red, Soft Suede, Granny Apple Green

Cardstock: Real Red, Soft Suede, Granny Apple Green, Basic White

Accessories: Apple Builder Punch (retired), Tailor Made Tags Dies, Cello Bag, Ribbon from stash, White Twine, Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Audrey is still dealing with her Shingles. She is on medications which she says helps take the edge off the pain & burning feeling. Other than that she seems to be doing well and chipper as usual. I told her that I will continue to keep her in my thoughts & prayers in the days ahead. 

Today I have some preparing to do for World Cardmaking Day which is on Saturday October 5th. I am going to try to get Deb & Miss Emily over to make a few cards. We have not stamped together since before Christmas last year. I will have to see what I can whip up!

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My thoughts today...

This is how my day is going to be....busy! Hope yours is way calmer!

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Splendid Autumn

 Good Morning & Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a nice weekend!

Today is the last day of September....can you believe it? The year is flying by so quickly!

I have a pretty card to share today that I made last week using the Splendid Autumn DSP.

Card Details:

Stamps: Labeled with Love

Ink: Copper Clay

Cardstock: Copper Clay, Basic White, Splendid Autumn DSP

Accessories: Labeled with Love Dies, Copper Clay Enamel Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Audrey asked for a Fall birthday card so this one may go to her. 

We'll see what I can create today!

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My thoughts today...

I agree but the mosquito's are still lingering because last week I got nailed on the backporch.

I'll be happy when they die off!

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

~Wendy

Rustic Crate Birthday Card

 Good Morning & Happy Sunday!

It's really foggy here in Red Lion this morning with more rain expected today.

It's been a nice rain, nothing heavy so that is good for the ground. It's been horrible to see what the people that were in the path of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Helene have been going thru. The flooding has been devastating to say the least. They are saying a few more days of showers here and then the sun will finally emerge and give us some nice Fall days. 

Today I have a card to share that Audrey requested. She has 2 special birthdays coming soon for her daughter and her daughter in law. I made this one using the Rustic Crate set that came out in last years 2023 Holiday Catalog. It is still available in the 2024-2025 Annual Stampin Up Catalog. I got this bundle last year and hardly touched it so i'm glad to be able to show it some love now!

Card Details:

Stamps: Rustic Crate, Framed Florets (retired)

Ink: Memento Black, Pumpkin Pie, Stampin Blends-Daffodil Delight, Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie, YG67 Copic Marker

Cardstock: Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Basic White, To Market DSP

Accessories: Rustic Crate Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Pecan Pie Enamel Dots, Wink of Stella, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I just love that pretty Fall image which was fun to color, too!

I was hoping to get more of her card order finished today but Kelsey & Shady are coming over to spend the day instead. She requested Corned Beef & Cabbage for supper which is an easy meal to whip up. Football doesn't start until 8pm tonight. Not sure if we'll see much of it as we are usually in bed by 8:30. I'm hoping to get a walk in this afternoon since we've not walked since Friday morning. Guess the weather will determine that! LOL

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Thank You Cards

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!!

Busy day ahead so I'm going to get right to my card!

This is a set of Fall Thank You cards that Audrey requested...

Card Details:

Stamps: Something Fancy, Autumn to Remember

Ink: Old Olive, Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Pecan Pie, Very Vanilla, Sweet Days of Autumn DSP

Accessories: Something Fancy Dies, Pecan Pie & Clear Ribbon Adhesive Backed Dots (Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I still have more cards to work on for her so maybe next week I can get them delivered to her. 

That's all for now...I'll see you tomorrow!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Autumn Expressions

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Another rainy day is on tap here but it's fine....we need the rain!

I have a pretty card to show you today that I made with a beautiful Fall set called Autumn Expressions from the 2024 Holiday Mini Catalog.

Card Details:

Stamps: Autumn Expressions

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Wild Wheat, Very Vanilla, Splendid Autumn DSP

Accessories: Autumn Expressions Dies, Wild Wheat Rustic Ribbon, Faux Glass Dots, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The dies for this set are amazing!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy

Autumn to Remember

 Hello & Happy Monday!

Today I have a set of cards to share with you that I made for the 1st day of Fall.

Stampin Up recently brought out a mini catalog featuring scrapbooking supplies for the consultants that were once with Close to My Heart. The Close to My Heart company closed up earlier this year, sadly, and Stampin Up has stepped up to the plate to give their consultants a place to land. Stampin Up use to carry lots of scrapbooking things but over the years that got to be less and less. Now they are trying to bring new life to the scrapbookers and the variety of stuff they are bringing out is pretty nice! I recently order some Halloween DSP that was part of the scrapbook stuff. I also picked up a stamp set called Autumn to Remember along with the scrapbook kit called Sweet Days of Autumn. I used them both on my Fall cards...

Card Details:

Stamps: Autumn to Remember

Ink: Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Very Vanilla, Sweet Days of Autumn DSP

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Neutral Adhesive Backed Sequins, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The DSP is very pretty and this design is a great way to display several prints!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day ahead!

~Wendy