Sara's Anniversary

 Good Morning & Happy Tuesday!

Looking to be a hot & humid day here in Pennsylvania. Even though the calendar says it's the end of August we still have more hot & humid weather to get thru before Fall arrives in a few weeks. We've very much enjoyed the last week or so that it was pleasant out but now the ac is back on. 

Today I have one last Anniversary card to share with you!

This card wasn't needed until December so i'm not sure why Audrey requested it so early but this one is for her granddaughter Sara who got married at the end of December in 2023. 

This is the wedding card I made and here is the 1st anniversary...

Card Details:

Stamps: Forever Fern (retired), First Frost (retired), Many Mates (retired)

Ink: Baroque Burgundy (retired), Mossy Meadow, Sahara Sand (retired)

Cardstock: Baroque Burgundy, Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Copper Foil Paper

Accessories: Forever Flourishing Dies (retired), Frosted Bouquet Framelits (retired), Burgundy Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I kept trying to add things like sequins and enamel dots but I wanted it to stay as original to the wedding card as I could get it. I also have to remember that Audrey does not like all the sparkle with the rhinestones and ribbons so we kept it original. In the end she loved it! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day ahead!

~Wendy

Ben's Wedding Card

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Today I have another card to share that was part of Audrey's card order that was delivered to her last week. This one is for her youngest grandson who is getting married in May. If you remember I made the bridal shower card almost like the shower invite. Here is the link if you want to see. Bridal Shower Card 

She sent me the wedding invite and it was the same as the bridal shower so this is the wedding card I made for it...

I used the same stamp sets with a bit of a different layout. I did not take a picture of the wedding invite this time but we laid the wedding card on top of the wedding invite and it all fell together so nicely! Audrey just loved it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Occasional Quotes (retired), Forever Fern (retired), First Frost (retired), Watercolor Garden (retired)

Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Basic Gray

Cardstock: Basic White, Highland Heather, Silver Foil Paper

Accessories: Frosted Bouquet Framelits, White & Silver Sheer Ribbon, Rhinestones, Glue Dots,  Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This is her last grandchild to get married but I have made bridal shower & wedding cards for each of her 5 grandchildren in the last 10 years and I feel like I know most of her family anymore. She is so beautifully blessed to have the family dynamics that she has! 

Well, yesterday I managed to get my house cleaned. It took all the umph I could muster up to get it done. Today I said I was going to do the downstairs. Granted, it's not that bad down there since it hardly gets used. This will be on my agenda this afternoon. I have been struggling a little bit with low energy since started the 5mg of Mounjaro. Thankfully that is my only side effect at this time as I know it could be worse. My blood glucose & blood pressure have been really good so the medicine is doing it's job. If you've seen the news (which I do not waste my time on anymore) there is a huge shortage for this injectable medicine. I'm fortunate that my insurance now wants a 90 day supply filled so I am good until the end of June. Hopefully these shortages end by that time!

So, with that said....I am off to get my day started and get the downstairs cleaned! LOL Oh, and Ryan requested Taco Tuesday's for supper! Quick & easy!

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My thoughts today...

Thankfully we don't do Taco Tuesday's every week! LOL

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

Bridal Shower Card

 Good Morning & Happy Saturday!

I hope your weekend is off to a good start!

We are starting the day off with some clouds but otherwise no rain around. Going to be another 60 degree day, too! Shawn went fishing this morning, trying to take advantage of the warmer temperatures. I have some laundry to pick at and I would like to go do some stamping in between. 

Today I want to share a bridal shower card that I made 2 weeks ago for Audrey. The shower was last Saturday but I haven't heard how it went yet. This week I have another card order to work on for her but she does not need the cards until the end of February so that gives me some time.

The last picture shows the card and the invitation. The colors are purple & gray...

I didn't quite have the right kind of stamps for this invitation but did my best with what I had.

Card Details:

Stamps: First Frost (retired), Forever Fern (retired), Watercolor Mini's (retired SAB 01), Custom Tee (retired)

Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather, Basic Gray

Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Highland Heather, Basic White

Accessories: Frosted Bouquet Framelits (retired), T-Shirt Builder Framelits (retired), Sheer White Ribbon w Silver Trim, Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It did not turn out all that bad and Audrey was pleased with it!

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My thoughts today...

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

Audrey's Granddaughter's Wedding TODAY!

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

I hope your weekend is off to a good start!

I started yesterday taking down my Christmas decorations. 

The kitchen is done and maybe today I will work on my living room. 

Shawn will have to help with putting away the ceramic trees so that is why I said maybe today. He has his first physical therapy appointment early this morning so we'll see how much energy he has left! LOL

The card I am sharing today is a real beauty!

I was summoned by Audrey to create a wedding card for her granddaughter, Sara, whom is getting married today! I will share with you the wedding invitation first. I used a post it note over the information on it as I don't want to share that.

Then I created the card and laid it on top of the invitation...

I showed this to Shawn and he said how it matched the invitation!

Then I laid it out for Audrey to see....she was ecstatic!

And here is the card without the invitation...

Everything on this card is retired!!!

Card Details:

Stamps: First Frost (retired), Forever Fern (retired), Occasional Quotes (retired)

Ink: Baroque Burgundy (retired), Mossy Meadow, Sahara Sand (retired), Versamark

Cardstock: Baroque Burgundy (retired), Basic White, Copper Foil Paper

Accessories: Forever Flourishing Dies (retired), Frosted Bouquet Framelits (retired), Copper Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Burgundy Ribbon (retired), Glue Dot, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I was so pleased with it and so was Audrey!

I will be anxious to hear from her this week to see how the wedding was.

I'm glad we are in for a nice but chilly day!

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My thoughts today...

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

Congratulations!

Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Yesterday was such a gorgeous, sunny, warm day but I missed it all.

My dear hubby was home yesterday still dealing with pain so he went to the doctor.

After 2 hours at the doctor office, they sent him to the hospital for a CT Scan just to make sure we were dealing with a Kidney Stone and not his Diverticulitis. 

We spent 3 hours sitting there while he drank contrast then got his test done.

They held us there until the findings could be sent to his doctor asap.

Turns out it is a Kidney Stone and not the Diverticulitis which was a good thing, I guess.

He isn't able to return to work until he passes it since he does not feel good with it. 

Nauseated and running fever off & on so the doctor thought it best he stay put.

The stone itself is a large one but felt as though he could pass it with out any harsh measures.

Over the years Shawn has passed quite a few large ones so fingers crossed he will be ok with this one.

This morning I am off to a doctor appointment.

Just a 6 month check up then back home. 

I hope to get some crafting time in!

Our weather is not suppose to be as lovely as yesterday since they are calling for showers.

Guess it will be a good day to stamp, right?!

I have a card to share today that I made for my card lady.

She has a friend that was moving into a small cottage and asked for something that would fit the bill.

This card was made last Fall so that is why I went with the Fall colors.

The little house image was from a Stampin Up set that I do not own.

I borrowed it from my BFF many years ago, Matter of fact, it was when I moved to Missouri that she left me take it with me. I stamped off some images and sent it back to her and that was almost 10 years ago! If I find the name I will add it to my description below!

The little house/cottage was perfect for what I needed it for. I diecut it and added a Pumpkin Pie Enamel Heart and an Old Olive Taffeta bow.

My sentiment comes from the First Frost stamp set which is still current.

Card Details:

Stamps: Stampin Up (not sure of the name), First Frost - sentiment

Ink: Old Olive, Crushed Curry

Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Old Olive, Whisper White, Welcome Neighbor DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Circle Layering Framelits, Pumpkin Pie Enamel Heart (retired), Old Olive Taffeta Ribbon (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It did turn out rather cute and my card lady was pleased with it!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

First Frost HB

Hello & Happy Thursday!

Another busy day in my stamp room yesterday as I was going thru stamp sets trying to figure out what is retiring and what is staying. I keep everything organized and in it's place so I know where to find sets and I know by looking at a set if it's retired or still current. If they are retired I put a red check on the spine of the case. I will take some pictures this weekend and share here how I keep things organized and tidy!

Today I do have a card to show that I made for some upcoming birthdays in May!

This one uses the First Frost Bundle which was in the Holiday Mini Catalog.

It's finally seeing ink!

I've seen many cards using this bundle and most are done in dark, wintry colors.

I wanted to use this set to make a spring card and I think the Daffodil Delight ink gives the set a whole new look! 

Card Details:

Stamps: First Frost, Perennial Birthday

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Memento Black

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White, Gingham Gala DSP

Accessories: Frosted Bouquet Framelits, Basket Weave EF, Wink of Stella, Daffodil Delight Enamel Dots (retired), Daffodil Delight Organdy Ribbon (SAB 19), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Then I used the Wink of Stella on the flowers and they are so shimmery!

That thing is amazing and adds so much to a project!

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My thoughts today.....

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