A Fun Challenge W/ Vicki

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY, Friends!

I'm ready for the weekend! Are you?

Tomorrow I am attending a Tesla event with Shawn and then hoping to get to pick some blueberries to freeze. I eat blueberries almost everyday so they will be a nice treat over the winter months.

Today my dear friend, Vicki & I are sharing a fun challenge....to make a candy dispenser box!

I haven't made one of these in quite a few years so this was fun! Since the 4th of July is coming quickly I decided to make mine with Red, White & Blue. It also helped that I had a bag of Red, White & Blue M&M's to put to good use!

Project Details:

Stamps: More Great Greetings (retired 1993), God Bless America (retired 2001)

Ink: Pacific Point (retired), Real Red & Pacific Point Stampin Write Markers (retired)

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Pacific Point, Pacific Point DSP (retired 2023)

Accessories: Star Blast Edgelits Dies (retired 2019), Nested Essentials Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Rhinestones, Red, White & Blue Ribbon (from stash), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Vicki & I talked about doing this challenge using Halloween & Christmas products, too!

That will be so much fun!

Hope you will stop by Vicki's blog to see what she created for the Candy Dispenser Box Challenge. I know it's going to be fabulous!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

July 4th Little Debbies

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

It is another rainy morning here in south central PA but that's fine with me....my garden & flowers so desperately need it! We had a misty type of rain most of the day yesterday which is perfect for the garden. I seen rain for the next week so let's hope this makes up for the lack of water! 

Today I am sharing another sweet treat that I created using the Little Debbie Nutty Buddy Bars. I found these at the grocery store recently and since my family loves them I created a little box for them. This is what the box looks like if you are looking for them...

Since I created these to fit the Nutty Bars I wanted to share the measurements but I can't find them. I wrote them down as I was making them. If I find them I will make sure to post them. I hope I did not accidentally throw them away but I will look first thing when I get to my stamp table today.

ETA: I found the directions!

Cardstock measuring 5 x 5 3/8

With the 5 3/8 side at the top of your paper trimmer or Score Board score @

1/2, 1 5/8, 2 1/8, 3 1/4

Use the bone folder to get nice creases. The 1/2 panel is where you add the adhesive and attach to back of box.

Decorate & have fun!

I placed my Little Debbie Nutty Buddies inside before I adhered it to the back. They fit snuggly in this pouch.

If you make any of these please share them with me in the comments section.

I'd love to see them!

Project Details:

Stamps: God Bless America (retired), Papertreyink (retired sentiment)

Ink: Blueberry Bushel & Real Red Stampin Write Markers, Real Red

Cardstock: Blueberry Bushel, Basic White, Glorious Gingham DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Nested Essential Dies, Stitched Stars Dies (retired), Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The sweet treat just fits snug in these and slide out either end.

I wish Stampin Up! would give us another fun July 4th/Patriotic stamp set. It has been a few years since we've had one.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Patriotic Card Set

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

My Tuesday is off to a slow start!

I slept in this morning and slowly getting my day started!

I have a set of cards to share that I made last week for a card order.

They asked for something Patriotic and no saying and you all know how I struggle with no saying cards.

I looked all over for some inspiration but everything had a saying on so I looked thru tons of paper and found this perfect piece from American Crafts. 

The polka dot paper is the backside of the stars & stripes.

I pulled out the God Bless America stamp that Stampin Up! brought out in 2001 and used my Real Red & Night of Navy Stampin Write Markers to color my flag. I left the saying off that is on the stamp.

I added a small rhinestone to the center of the heart on the flag for a bit of sparkle and called this pack done.

Card Details:

Stamps: God Bless America (retired)

Ink: Real Red & Night of Navy Stampin Write Markers

Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Real Red, Basic White, American Crafts Paper

Accessories: Rhinestones, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

My card lady loved them!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

God Bless America

Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Happy July 1st!!

The days & months just seem to be flying by!

It's a beautiful morning here in Pennsylvania!

I have a few windows open while we have the cool morning breeze blowing in.

It will be short lived as they are calling for upper 80's this afternoon.

I thought i'd enjoy it before the hazy, hot & humid weather returns.

The ac has been driving my sinuses crazy the last few days!

Yesterday I spent most of the day at my stamp table.

I got all my swap cards ready and sent out.

Then I moved onto making a couple July 4th cards with what I had on hand.

Stampin Up no longer carries anything for the July 4th holiday like they did many years ago.

I am thinking because now they are a global company and other countries around the world do not celebrate the 4th.

So, what's a crafter to do?!

I pulled out my retired God Bless America stamp from 2001 and got to work!

The God Bless America stamp came out in 2001 after the 911 incident in New York, Washington DC & Pennsylvania.

It will always stay in my collection and I do try to use it as often as possible.

Right now our country is in such turmoil and I felt this stamp was perfect for this years July 4th celebrations!

Card Details:

Stamps: God Bless America (retired)

Ink: Real Red & Blueberry Bushel (retired) Stampin Write Markers

Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Real Red, Blueberry Bushel (retired)

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Circle Layering Framelits, Banner Punch (retired), Red Rhinestones, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I hope I captured the patriotic feel in that panel of red, white & blue cardstocks?

I used snippets of cardstocks measuring 1/2 inch and layered them onto a piece of scrap white measuring 2 x 5.  Whatever was hanging over the sides I trimmed off.

Once I had everything glued on I added the red rhinestones for some sparkle.

In the end I was happy with the outcome! 

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My thoughts today...

Hope that gave you a giggle?!

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

Tuesday Morning Sketches #509

Hello & Happy Friday!

Glad the weekend is here!

It's been really hot, hazy & humid here in PA the last few days.

My air conditioning is working overtime thru this kind of humidity.

I've been hibernating downstairs working on some challenges and staying cool.

I'm on a roll with making July 4th cards and I used this week's Tuesday Morning Sketches for my cards today!

Here is the sketch and my samples...

This stamp is my most loved stamp to use for the July 4th holiday!

It was designed in 2001 for 911 as a way to raise funds for the incidents that happened that day.

I use this stamp every chance I get because it's a day we will never forget!

It was perfect for this week's sketch, don't you think?

Card Details:

Stamps: God Bless America (retired-911 Stamp)

Ink: Blueberry Bushel & Real Red Stampin Write Markers

Cardstock: Real Red, Blueberry Bushel, Whisper White

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Oval Layering Framelits, Darice Stars EF, Red Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

If you get a chance check out their blog, Tuesday Morning Sketches and play along!

They always have awesome sketches!

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My thoughts today....

Amen to that!

Thanks so much for visiting today & have a super day!

~Wendy

Smore's for the Holiday

Hello & Happy Thursday!

Today i'm sharing a yummy treat that most people eat at this time of the year when there are cookouts & fireworks! Smore's go hand in hand with the July 4th Holiday!

I packaged up some Graham Crackers, Marshmallows and a Hershey Chocolate Bar and put them into a Gusseted Cello Bag from Stampin Up. I used some old Real Red & Night of Navy Organdy Ribbon to tie the bag shut. I added a tag with the Chalk Talk Framelits and used the God Bless America Stamp on them. These were tags I had leftover from last year. I thought these would make a yummy treat for anyone who will be spending time around the bonfire this July 4th Holiday!

July 4th Smore's:

Stamps: God Bless America

Ink: Real Red & Night of Navy SU Markers

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Real Red, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper

Accessories: Chalk Talk Framelits, Darice Star EF, Merry Mini Punch Pack (Star Punch), Rhinestone, Real Red & NIght of Navy Organdy Ribbon, Gusseted Cello Bag, Dimensionals, 2 Sided Tape

That's all for today!
Stay tuned tomorrow! I have a little surprise to share!

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

Color Challenge 536

Hello & Happy Tuesday!

I know I said I was not making anymore Patriotic cards but when I checked out today's Color Challenge 536, well, that went out the window! hehe!

Here are today's colors for Color Challenge 536:

Real Red, Marina Mist & Night of Navy

w/ the dessert option of using Sequins, Enamel Dots or SU Candy Dots

Unfortunately, I have no Sequins, Enamel Dots or SU Candy Dots so I subbed Rhinestones in their place. My tags were made with the Chalk Talk Framelits and ran thru the Big Shot with the Darice Stars Embossing Folder. I love that these tags wrap around a candy treat bag! My Marina Mist layer was ran thru with the Stripes Embossing Folder. The stamp came out back in 2001 when the World Trade Towers 911 incident happened. Stampin Up created this stamp as a fundraiser and it has become a much loved stamp over the years. I colored it with my Real Red & Night of Navy SU Markers. Hope you like!

Color Challenge 536 Card:

Stamps: God Bless America

Ink: Real Red, Night of Navy SU Markers

Cardstock: Neenah White, Marina Mist, Night of Navy, Real Red, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer Paper

Accessories: Merry Mini's Punch Pack (Star Punch), Chalk Talk Framelits, Darice Stars Embossing Folder, Stripes Embossing Folder, Marina Mist Chevron Ribbon, White Baker's Twine, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, 2 Sided Tape

That's all today!

Calling for more bad storms to go thru today. I can tell, Gigi is following me everywhere I go. We've noticed over the last few months that she gets a bit werid when storms are coming. Mama is always here to keep her safe! :)

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