Party Celebrations

 Good Morning & Happy Saturday, Friends!

I hope you had a nice July 4th holiday!

Our weather was so nice, we got in a walk around the neighborhood then after supper we went on a bike ride at the rail trail. That was the first time we had the bikes out since May of 2024. Surprising neither of us have sore legs today! LOL

This morning was suppose to be my Stamp Day w/ Friends get together but I ended up cancelling it last evening after noticing my kitchen counters have been invaded with ants! I usually go thru this every spring and had ant traps out to solve the problem which the last 3 weeks there have been none. Yesterday we noticed ants like we have never noticed before, in droves! We put out more ant traps and took everything off the counter tops. My kitchen is a wreck at the moment and I have been having my stamp get togethers at the kitchen table the last few times we got together. From what we are hearing many people are having ant issues this year as well but that being said I was not comfortable serving food to the girls with ants being everywhere so I cancelled. I hated to do it because I was so looking forward to seeing them but hopefully soon we can reschedule it. I really think our crazy hot, humid & rainy weather is causing it. It's just a frustrating issue that hopefully will solve itself soon!

Anyways, today I wanted to share a card I made using a new stamp set from the Online Exclusives called Party Celebrations. I wished this set came with matching dies but it does not. This is what the stamp set looks like...

This is my card...

Card Details:

Stamps: Party Celebrations (Online Exclusives), Humble Home (sentiment)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Basic White, Gold Foil Paper, Need For Tweed DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Square Layering Framelits (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Gold Ribbon (Online Exclusives), Low Profile Gold Dots (Online Exclusives), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Stampin Seal Adhesive

I mostly got this stamp set to use the bat & jack o'lantern for Halloween cards and the first thing I reached for was the bell in the set! LOL It turned out ok, I'm not too crazy about it. I was going for the 3 panels across the front but I could not fit another bell panel on it without it looking too busy. I do really like the Need for Tweed DSP though! I think it would be great for masculine cards!

Well, now that my day has freed up I may just spend the day stamping!

It's to get hot & humid again today so not much else to do.

I'm so bummed...

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Humble Home Congratulations!

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

I had my blog started a bit earlier this morning and then poof, our power went out! 

After about 90 minutes it came back on which gave me enough time to shower and clean up the back porch from the overnight storms we had. It had stormed most of the night which woke me up maybe twice with a few cracks of thunder but boy, did it ever rain!

Today I wanted to show you a card I made using the Humble Home set that came out last year in the 2024 Holiday Mini Catalog. This card is a "Congratulations on your New Home"!

Card Details:

Stamps: Humble Home, School Days (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Shy Shamrock (In Color), Versamark

Cardstock: Shy Shamrock (In Color), Strawberry Slush (In Color), Basic White, On The Go DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Tasteful Textiles 3D EF (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Humble Home Builder Punch, Classic Label Punch (retired), Heat Gun, White Embossing Powder, Shy Shamrock Shimmer Gems (retired), Mini Dimensionals, Stampin Seal Adhesive

I thought this card was super fun with those pretty colors!

The DSP with the different types of keys on was the perfect addition for this new home card!

I just love it!

Well, I have a busy day ahead as long as the power stays on! I know that may be asking alot since we are in for more storms today. Fingers crossed!!!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day ahead!

~Wendy

New Home-Christmas Card

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

We are in for another rainy day which we really do need but I feel like lately we've had quite a few cloudy, dreary days! I loved the sunshine and 50's yesterday and I know they are short lived as we have some really cold temps coming! So, today I have another card to share that I made last week as part of Audrey's card order. She requested a card for her grandson & his wife that just bought their 1st home. She also asked if I could make it Christmas-y! 

Oh boy, I had alot of fun with this one!

Card Details:

Stamps: Humble Home, Snowy Wonder, Inkadinkadoo

Ink: Garden Green, Versamark, Stampin Blends-Real Red, Garden Green

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Pecan Pie, Take A Bow DSP

Accessories: Snowy Wonder Dies, Humble Home Builder Punch, White Loose Snowflakes, Red & White Twine, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

As soon as she asked about a card for the new house my mine went right to the snow globe dies in the Snowy Wonder bundle and this worked out perfectly! The little wreath on the house was stamped colored and fussy cut, then placed on the house with a small dimensional. I loved everything about this card and so did Audrey! 

I thought about making this a shaker card but I wasn't sure if Audrey was mailing this or not so I just left it as is. What do you think?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Christmas Stamp Day Card #2

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

My plan for today is to relax and catch my breath!

Last few weeks I feel like I have been going 100 mph and I can tell I have been stressed because my back is hurting along with my hands. Nothing a few days of taking it easy can't take care of. I still have some Christmas shopping to do so I may just get that done today, online!

Today I am sharing card #2 from my recent Christmas Stamp Day w/ Friends get together with the girls. It was a day full of talking, laughing and of course, eating! Thanks girls for bringing the snacks! We munched on cheese & peanut butter crackers, Pringles Chips and Cupcakes! The girls probably did not think I would eat any of that after losing 83 pounds but this girl did indulge!! Hey, just because I am trying to better my health doesn't mean that I don't eat because I will say that I do not starve myself in anyway shape or form! LOL

Here is my most favorite card! Any guesses as to what it could be??

If you know me, you know I love anything gingerbread related!!

I told the girls that they could happily send this card to me for Christmas! LOL

Card Details:

Stamps: Humble Home, Snowy Wonder, More Than Autumn

Ink: Pecan Pie, Versamark, Garden Green

Cardstock: Real Red, Pecan Pie, Basic White, Take A Bow DSP

Accessories: Forever Plaid 3D EF, Circle Layering Framelits, More Than Autumn Dies, Snowy Wonder Dies, Humble Home Builder Punch, Heat Gun, White Embossing Powder, Adhesive Backed Peppermints, Red & White Twine, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card I had all the embossing and diecutting done ahead of time so this one did not take long at all to put together. Sometimes I like to let the girls do the work themselves but if I want things to go along quickly I do the work for them. 

I hope you liked this card as much as I did and you will stop back again tomorrow for card #3! 

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My thoughts today...

Cupcakes are my fav's! What are your favorites at the holiday season?

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy