Lovely Arrangements Birthday

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Hope you had a nice weekend! It sure was a hot one!

Today we are switching things up instead of masculine/Father's Day cards we are doing a floral card. I pulled out the Lovely Arrangements bundle and just started playing...

Card Details:

Stamps: Lovely Arrangements (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Secret Sea, Old Olive

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Cloud Cover, Secret Sea, Old Olive, Basic White, Lovely Blossoms DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Lovely Blossoms Dies (Online Exclusives), Stylish Shapes Dies, Gathering Leaves EF (retired), Cloud Cover Ribbon (Online Exclusives), Moody Palette Glossy Dots (Online Exclusives), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I'm not usually much of a floral girl but this set really spoke to me when it first came out on the Online Exclusives. I think it's the colors & prints of the DSP! It's so pretty!

The last few days were busy for me. I had a card order to wrap up for Audrey. Yes, I know I said I was going to stop with her card orders but what she asked for was some cards I already had in my stash that were made ahead of time for her. If she askes for something I already have made then I'm fine to fulfill her order. If it's something complicated I will most likely pass. Plus I had a card order from my friend Shannon that works with Shawn. And I decided to participate in a swap with fellow Stampin Up! team mates. I created 13 cards and mailed those out Friday. So, my hands have been working overtime lately and I am going to take a few days and let my hands rest. I am thinking of starting a puzzle to occupy my mind a few days. I do have a few more Father's Day cards to share so stay tuned for that in the coming days, ok? Have you created any Father's Day cards this year?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Thanksgiving Cards from Stamp Day

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Happy Thanksgiving to you!

Kelsey & Sushi arrived yesterday afternoon and the weather was so nice (65 degrees) so we took a long walk around the neighborhood. I got all the yummy things made for our Thanksgiving dinner then we had a line of thunderstorms come thru which then brought in the cold, gusty winds. This morning it's pretty cold. We are gonna watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade then Kelsey has to go to work. They are serving Thanksgiving dinner today (reservations only) and last seating is at 3pm. We will have our dinner around 5 today. I got my Christmas tree up yesterday but not decorated yet. I may pick at it today if I have time. Sushi isn't quite sure what to think of the tree. It's all new to him!

Recently, I had a Stamp Day w/ Friends get together and I am going to share those cards today!

Stamps: Sign Design Online Exclusives)

Ink: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Basic Beige, Gathering Together DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Sign Design Punch (Online Exclusives), Gathering Leaves EF (Online Exclusives), Gold Metallic Ribbon (Online Exclusives), Low Profile Gold Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Stamps: Caring Leaves (retired), Spring Corners (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Close to Cocoa (retired), So Saffron (retired)

Cardstock: Close to Cocoa (retired), So Saffron (retired), Basic White, Four Season's DSP (retired 2006)

Accessories: Square Layering Framelits (retired), Elegant Faceted Dots (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Stamps: Acorny Thank You (retired 2015)

Ink: Soft Suede (retired), Tangelo Twist (retired), Blackberry Bliss, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive

Cardstock: Tangelo Twist (retired), Blackberry Bliss, Basic White, Into The Woods DSP (retired 2015)

Accessories: Acorn Builder Punch (retired 2015), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Bitty Banner Dies (retired) Low Profil Gold Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Linen Thread, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Stamps: The Right Words, Gathering Moments (leaves-Online Exclusives)

Ink: Old Olive, Cajun Craze

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Basic White, Gathering Together DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Old Olive Linen Thread (Online Exclusives), Cajun Craze/Gold Dots (Online Exclusives), Dimensioanls, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Hope you enjoyed seeing our cards!

Wishing you all a blessed & beautiful day!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Amber Autumn Fun Fold

Hello & Happy Fri-YAY, Friends!

The weekend is here! 

Shawn took vacation yesterday & today. Yesterday the solar panels finally got installed. They were here for almost 12 hours and it was dark by the time they left. They won't be turned on for a few more weeks as they need to be monitored by the electric company then they will get turned on. Not sure what the reasoning is for that? Today he took the truck to be inspected then we are headed out to do some errands. I am hoping tomorrow to get some crafting done as they are calling for rain in the late afternoon/evening. We need the rain so I will not complain. 

So, today I am sharing another Thanksgiving card that I made using the Amber Autumn bundle from the 2025 Stampin Up! Holiday Mini Catalog. My photo's aren't the best because of the embossing and lighting but I think you can still see how it was created.

Card Details:

Stamps: Amber Autumn, Pleasant Pheasants (retired sentiment)

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Versamark

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Gold Foil Paper, Autumn Toile DSP

Accessories: Branching Out Dies, Gathering Leaves EF (Online Exclusives), Gold Metallic Ribbon, Low Profile Dots, Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I really love this one even though it did not photograph very well. I may try to change the settings on my camera and take more pictures because these are really washed out. It's quite pretty in real life!

It's looking to be a beautiful day here in south central PA.

It will be nice to get out of the house and soak up some of that sunshine!

Hope you get to enjoy it too before rain & more cold temps come rush in!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Sign Design Season of Thanks

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

This morning we are dealing with a potent cold front that came thru around 9 last night. The winds are really howling and a blowing outside! This will definitely get the leaves off the trees! I raked the backyard yesterday afternoon and as of this morning it is totally leaf covered again. I suppose I see more leaf raking in my future after this! LOL

Today I have a pretty colorful Thanksgiving card to share with you that I made recently with a new stamp set from the 2025 Stampin Up! Holiday Mini Catalog called Sign Design. I paired it with some Gathering Together DSP from the Online Exclusives.

Card Details:

Stamps: Sign Design, A Wish For Everything (retired inside sentiment), Gathering Moments (leaf inside-Online Exclusives)

Ink: Early Espresso, Cajun Craze

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Basic White, Gathering Together DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Gathering Leaves EF (Online Exclusives), Sign Design Punch, Loose Gold Sequins, Gold Ribbon, Gold Twine (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I think this is my favorite Thanksgiving card to date! I love the pretty colors and the pop of gold in the paper and from the sequins & ribbon treatment.

The Sign Design Bundle consists of a stamp set and coordinating punch which helps in making quick cards!

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My thoughts today...

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

Stamp Day w/ Friends Card #3

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Today I have card #3 to show you from last week's Stamp Day w/ Friends get together.

I always have a masculine birthday card for the girls to make because they have lots of men in their lives. This one came together pretty quick using the Branching Out Bundle and the Autumn Toile DSP from the 2025 Stampin Up! Holiday Catalog.

Card Details:

Stamps: Branching Out

Ink: Early Espresso

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, Autumn Toile DSP

Accessories: Branching Out Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Gathering Leaves EF (Online Exclusives), Neutral Matte Dots (Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

More Than Autumn Pumpkin Spice

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY, Friends!

So glad the weekend is upon us!

Ryan & I both are feeling so much better and improving a little each day!

My blisters have now turned to scabs and my pain has lessoned. So, that's a plus!

Today I have another More Than Autumn card to share with you! 

I made this one to send to Kelsey as soon as I get it addressed. LOL I am still a bit behind. 

Card Details:

Stamps: More Than Autumn

Ink: Memento Black, Pumpkin Pie, Stampin Blends-Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Basic White, Iconic Celebrations DSP (retired Online Exclusives)

Accessories: More Than Autumn Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Gathering Leaves EF, Low Profile Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

She is my pumpkin spice partner in crime so I know she will love this and hopefully it will make her day!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Artistic Leaves

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

It's the last Monday of September, can you believe it? 

Today is going to be a busy day as I am going to try to get a doctor appt sometime. Sometime on Friday I think I got bit by a spider in my arm pit area. It's red, swelled and has blisters. A friend told me that I should get that checked. If it is a spider bite, I have no idea how but it is very bothersome. 

Anyways, I have a pretty card to share with you using the Artistic Leaves stamp set from the Online Exclusives. This is a great set!

Card Details:

Stamps: Artistic Leaves (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Calypso Coral, Cajun Craze

Cardstock: Basic Beige, Cajun Craze, Timeless Plaid DSP

Accessories: Gathering Leaves EF, Stylish Shapes Dies, Square Layering Framelits (retired), Cajun Craze & Gold Dots (Online Exclusives), Calypso Coral & Cajun Craze Twine (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

That is all for me today!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy