More Than Autumn

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

It's been a busy morning so far that is why I'm a bit late in updating today!

No worries, all is fine. I was just picking at doing some straightening up and dusting. 

Today I have a cute card to share with you using the More Than Autumn bundle that is on the Last Chance List. It's a great bundle and one that I have used quite a bit this year! 

This card is perfect for a cold day like today!

Yesterday we had warm temps (50's) and then lots of heavy rain, clouds, hail and then came the crazy winds & cold temps. We ran out for a bite to eat for supper at the restaurant and darn near froze just walking from the car to the door then on the ride home it started to snow! Crazy! So today's card is appropriate for these cold temps today!

Card Details:

Stamps: More Than Autumn (Last Chance List)

Ink: Memento Black, Garden Green, Stampin Blends-Real Red, Copic Markers YG93

Cardstock: Garden Green, Real Red, Basic White, Take A Bow DSP (retired)

Accessories: More Than Autumn Dies (Last Chance List), Nested Essentials Dies, Snowflake Sky 3D EF (retired), White/Silver Sheer Ribbon (retired), Peppermint Gems, Glue Dots, Adhesive Sheets, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Super cute and how festive!

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My thoughts today...

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

More Pumpkin Spice

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

A busy day ahead as we are getting things ready for the winter months. The AC units are coming out of the windows today and i'm cleaning the windows and putting my candles back in. There are so many houses in my neighborhood that have candles in their windows and I love the cozy, warm look of it. Later today then we are making a trip to Hobby Lobby. Shawn has been buying his vinyl there for his Cricut and of course I will be browsing the aisles of Christmas stuff that have already hit stores. I don't need anything but I like to look and get idea's! Anyone else do that??

I have another Pumpkin Spice card to share today! I have been playing around with the More Than Autumn bundle the last few days since I did not get much use from it last year. I am loving it and if your interested in it it is still available on the Last Chance list!

Card Details:

Stamps: More Than Autumn

Ink: Memento Black, Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Stampin Blends-Calypso Coral, Pumpkin Pie 

Cardstock: Basic White, Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Timeless Plaid DSP

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, More Than Autumn Dies, Linen Thread, Calypso Coral Shimmer Gems (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I have been enjoying this set and have moved on now to using it for some holiday cards!

Can't wait to share them!

Ok, I need to get my butt moving! Lots to accomplish today!

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My thoughts today...

Even Charlie Brown is loving the Pumpkin Spice Latte! 

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful 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

Pumpkin Spice Season Has Arrived!!!

 Good Morning & Happy Thursday, Friends!

We've had a chill in the air and a taste of Fall here in PA. 

Pumpkin Spice Season has finally arrived! Lately I have been playing with the More Than Autumn bundle and trying to get some Fall cards made. This set was available last year and it is now on the Last Chance list if your interested in it. It's a fun set and a really great one to have in your collection!

Card Details:

Stamps: More Than Autumn

Ink: Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Pecan Pie, Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, Pumpkin Pie

Cardstock: Pecan Pie, Calypso Coral, Basic White, A Little Latte DSP (retired Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Perennial Postage Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, More Than Autumn Dies, Calypso Coral Shimmer Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I hope to start getting my Fall cards addressed and out in the mail!

I'm so behind.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

More Than Autumn Apple Candies

 Hello & Happy Tuesday & the 1st full day of Autumn!

I love this time of year for the cooler, crisp air and the color changing on the leaves. To be honest, we've not had much hot weather in the last month or so which I will not complain about. It's been rather pleasant and nice enough to have the windows open. We walk every day and can see small changes with the leaves already happening and some have already dropped to the ground. They say warm days and cool nights make this change happen. 

 

Today I have a sweet treat holder to share that I made for a few friends. I recently found the Werther's Caramel Apple Soft Chews at the grocery store. I grabbed a bag to do some fun little treats. I used some small self adhesive bags that were in my stash. I was able to fit 3 candies in each bag. I found a pack of Whisper White tags that were diecut and all I had to do was punch them from the paper to use for these. I must have had them 20+ years. LOL I grabbed my More Than Autumn bundle and got to work!

Project Details:

Stamps: More Than Autumn, Sweets & Treats (Candy Apple-retired)

Ink: Memento Black, Real Red, Pecan Pie, Stampin Blends-Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie & Real Red

Cardstock: Whisper White Punch Out Tags (retired), Basic White

Accessories: More Than Autumn Dies, Real Red Shimmer Ribbon, Crumb Cake Twine, Real Red Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Looking back on these now I wish I would have made my apples green to match the wrapper on the candy. Maybe I will make more and do just that! LOL

I gave these out to a few friends to wish them a great day! Hope it made them smile!

Today I am headed to my stamp table for a little bit. I have a quick order to finish up and then this evening I will be delivering it to Audrey along with the Halloween treat basket. I just hope we can get there and back home before we get any storms that they are calling for.  It's suppose to be a rainy/cloudy kind of week but this morning the sun is shining beautifully! It's definitely helping with my mood.

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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

Hot Chocolate & Gingerbread Box

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

Today I have a fun Christmas treat to share that I am most excited about because I just love gingerbread men! Marisa over at Kitchen Table Stamper created the box for a Facebook Live about 2 months ago and I wanted to try my hand at it. I was going to use this box for my Thanksgiving table treats but that went out the window once I saw this Candy Cane paper at Michael's! Take a look...

Project Details:

Stamps: More Than Autumn, Amuse Sentiment

Ink: Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Real Red, Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Patterned Paper from Michael's

Accessories: Everyday Details Dies, Spotlight on Nature Dies, More Than Autumn Dies, Cup of Cheer Dies (retired), Adhesive Backed Peppermints, White & Silver Sheer Ribbon, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

In each box I have a Little Debbie Gingerbread Cookie, a pack of Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate, a test tube (retired Stampin Up) filled with Kraft Marshmallow Bits, and I added a Marshmallow Gingerbread that I got at Walmart. I also added a gingerbread pick that I got at Hobby Lobby. I made 6 of these and have more supplies if I need to make more. I just love these!!! 

Today is my Christmas Stamp Day w/Friends! I am excited to see my girls and make some cards. Miss Bailee has doggy day spa this morning so she will miss seeing the girls unless they are still here when she gets home. She loves visitors!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Nothing's Better Than...

 Of course, Pumpkin Spice Season! LOL

Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

I'm sorry for the late update today, it was a late night last evening and I never got around to getting my blog updated. Yesterday I mentioned that Shawn had a doctor appointment. It was at 7:30 pm and i'm not sure why he scheduled it that late since we are usually in bed by 8:30. We waited about 20 minutes as his doctor was running a bit behind which I get it. He also sounded like he was getting over a cold as his voice was sounding spent for the day. We had a good visit with him and then had to get some bloodwork before we left. Doctor was pleased that he has lost weight and his blood pressure was really good, too! We got home right around 8:45 and got ready for bed. I don't think neither of us slept well and felt a bit off this morning even though he had a great check up. I'm guessing because we were off our normal schedule.

Today he should get the results of his blood work which I am anxious to hear about. He's made alot of changes in his diet and we walk everyday so that's gotta be a good thing!

Anyways, my card for today is another one of those cool fun folds that I seem to be addicted to making! LOL They are quite easy to make and so fun to decorate!

Card Details:

Stamps: More Than Autumn (Million Dollar Sales Achiever Set)

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

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic White, Reminisce Paper- Pumpkin Spice

Accessories: More Than Autumn Dies, Exposed Brick 3D EF, Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Pecan Pie Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Here is a picture of my newest addiction...

That is my Pumpkin Spice addiction! 

I'm also making a homemade Pumpkin Pie for our Thanksgiving dinner.

My mom use to make the best pumpkin pies, ever! I'm so glad that I have her recipe! 💗

We did get rain yesterday but not much and at this point we'll take whatever we can get!

This morning the sun is just now starting to pop out so it's looking like a nice day ahead.

I'm working on laundry as it's my usual Friday chore and then need to do a quick trip to the grocery store this evening. Can you believe that we are less than 2 weeks away from Thanksgiving?! Time just flies anymore. Next Friday Shawn starts his vacation and i'm looking forward to some downtime & relaxing with him. 

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My thoughts today...

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

Grateful Fun Fold

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

And welcome to November!

Trick or Treat Night 2024 is in the books! It was good and we had our usual 20-30 kids. I was very surprised at a couple teenage boys that came by and how polite and kind they were! You don't see that very often!

We took Bailee out with us to hand candy out and she loved seeing all the kids! Every year we sit on the tailgate of the truck and greet the kids as they come up the driveway. Here is a picture of Shawn & Bailee. It was also the warmest Halloween on record! We did not have to wear winter coats, hats or gloves....just t-shirts!

Also here are 2 pictures of Kelsey in their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costumes at work.

And then one of the entire Lion's Pride Restaurant. Halloween is such a fun day to see people dressed up!

So, now the fun part comes of putting Halloween away! 

Thanksgiving will come out on Saturday because I don't want to over do it.

Today I have another fun fold card to share with you using a set called More Than Autumn.

I love this set and it's coordinating dies! I made this card to send to Kelsey since she is my pumpkin spice partner in crime. LOL

Card Details:

Stamps: More Than Autumn ($ Million Dollar Sales Achiever Set)

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

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic White, The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby)

Accessories: Exposed Brick 3D EF, More Than Autumn Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Pecan Pie Clear Ribboned Adhesive Backed Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Her & I have both been hitting the Pumpkin Spice pretty hard since about August. I found my Premier Protein Shakes came in Pumpkin Spice flavor and I wasn't sure I'd like it but it's really good used in my morning coffee! She will definitely get a laugh out of this card!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy