Christmas Stamp Day #3

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

My goodness, did it ever drop some rain yesterday!

Today it feels like winter has come back with a vengeance! Burrr!

So today I am sharing card #3 from my recent Stamp Day w/ Friends get together. 

I love how this one turned out!

Card Details:

Stamps: Merriest Trees

Ink: Granny Apple Green, Stampin Blends-Granny Apple Green

Cardstock: Basic Black, Granny Apple Green, Basic White, Celebrate Everything DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Merriest Trees Dies, Snowflake Sky 3D EF, Black & White Gingham Ribbon (retired), Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I got all of the Christmas treats & Audrey's card order delivered to her. I will be going back in a week or so to pick up the basket and take some birthday cards to her. She forgot to order birthday cards on her last order so I don't see much rest for my hands just yet.

Today I am picking at laundry and maybe getting a start on those cards.

Tis the season, right?!

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My thoughts today...

I agree on that! Stay Warm!

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

Merriest Trees Set

 Good Morning & Happy Wednesday!

Today I have a set of holiday cards to share with you made using the Merriest Trees Bundle. This bundle came out last year in the 2023 Holiday Mini Catalog and has carried over into the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog which I am happy about! I paired it up with some carried over Winter Meadow DSP from last year as well. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Merriest Trees, More Wishes

Ink: Lost Lagoon, Versamark, Silver Embossing Powder

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Silver Foil Paper, Winter Meadow DSP

Accessories: Merriest Trees Dies, Winter Snow EF (retired), Silver & White Sheer Ribbon, Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems, Stampin Seal

Since it is Christmas in July I am working ahead on making some holiday cards while I have the time. Plus it gives me a chance to use retired stuff before the rush of new holiday things come. I'm not sure how much I will get this year since I already love what I already have! Once we hit the Fall season I get overwhelmed with the 3 holidays right in a row and making some of these cards up ahead of time keeps me from getting too stressed out. I promise, all of July will not be holiday cards like I have done in previous years. Not sure my hands can handle that anymore!

Today Kelsey & Shady are coming over since tonight Red Lion puts on their fireworks display. We have a clear view from the front porch which is nice! I am making deviled eggs as per Ryan's request today! Yum!

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My thoughts today...

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

Merriest Trees Birthday Gift

 Good Morning & Happy Saturday!

I have a crazy busy day ahead starting with a haircut appointment then home for a shower and get ready for my Stamp Day w/ Friends get together at 12:30. At some point we have to go pick up Shady since Kelsey is working a VERY long day at the restaurant. I hate for him to be home by himself for that long amount of time. Atleast here he can run the yard and have someone home with him. We decided on Thai takeout for dinner tonight and by then I will be ready to relax and watch tonight's new Christmas movie on Hallmark. I have been slacking on watching them the last few weekends. 

The project I am sharing with you today was a birthday gift I got for my friend, Cindy!

She has been spoiling me the last 2 years with a bunch of Rae Dunn Halloween things which I just loved. Her birthday is right before Halloween and I thought about picking up a bunch of cute stuff at my local Home Goods and sending her a birthday box to surprise her. This is what I got for her...

I collected all things trees since I did not see much Halloween and I wasn't sure what she already had. I found the oven mitts and looked for anything with trees on to match the theme. I found the kitchen towels then the ceramic Christmas tree mug. At the checkout line I found the little ceramic Christmas tree ornament and surprise...the color fit right in! Once I collected all those tree items I wanted to make a card to send with it. I pulled out the Merriest Trees bundle to create my card along with some A Walk in the Forest DSP. I wrote her a note saying that this was probably the oddest birthday gift she ever got but I hope that it was a good one! She replied....She LOVED it! If you did not know by now, I am that girl that loves all things matchy match and color coordinated!

I also picked up a few extra goodies this year that I want to fancy up with stamps, ink & paper and mail out to special people this year! That gives me so much joy!

So after today i'm sure life is going to get even crazier with working on Christmas treats, cards and gifts! Thankfully, I already have my Stamp Day w/ Friends cards & kits ready to go for our Christmas get together that will be in December. 

Phew, i'm tired thinking about it!

Around here we have been really struggling with the time change.

I know it affects the dogs but this year it really affected Shawn & I both. I wish they'd just sign off on this time change thing!! Are you struggling, too?

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My thoughts today...

Stamp Day w/ Friends!!!

Thanks for stopping by & have a super Saturday!

~Wendy

Hot Chocolate Boxes

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Today I have a cute little box to share that is used to hold a packet of hot chocolate for the holidays! Marisa from over at Kitchen Table Stamper showed us how to make this box back around Halloween but I thought it would be perfect for Christmas!

Here is the link if your interested in making any!

Hot Chocolate Box

She has a video tutorial on there as well as a PDF to print if your interested.

I love her tutorials and have learned alot from her! She is so sweet in sharing her idea's and loves to help people stay crafty!

Project Details:

Stamps: Merriest Trees, Framed & Festive (retired)

Ink: Pretty Peacock, Balmy Blue

Cardstock: Pretty Peacock, Balmy Blue, Basic White, Beary Cute DSP

Accessories: Merriest Trees Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Classic Label Punch (retired), Corner Rounder Punch (retired), Wintry 3D EF (retired), Iridescent Ribbon, Iridescent Pearls, Simply Score Board, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I whipped 4 up in no time and plan to make more once I get more hot chocolate. I used Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate packets. As you can see in the picture I displayed a packet of the Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate but I will be using the regular Swiss Miss in these. I wasn't crazy about the Salted Caramel but that's just me. Guess I am just a plain jane when it comes to my hot chocolate or my coffee. I gifted Kelsey with this box of Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate because she likes that kind of stuff!

That's all for today!

I am off to get my day started and get my downstairs cleaned for Saturday's Stamp Day!

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My thoughts today...

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