Sending Love & Best Wishes

 Happy Saturday, Friends!

Today I am hoping to get outside and clean up my flower beds and get a fresh new layer of mulch put down. I don't think it will take too long as we only have 2 small beds. It's suppose to be a nice, sunny day! 

My cards today are from the Painted Lavender bundle that just retired. This was one of my favorite suites! The DSP has carried over once again which is great because I had 2 packs of this paper to begin with. I will keep picking at it until I can get it used up. I made 2 cards, both the same which I put away in bins for now. Once my card rack gets emptied out I will start adding cards to it.

Card Details:

Stamps: Painted Lavender (retired), Perennial Postage (retired)

Ink: Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Shaded Spruce

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Highland Heather, Basic White, Perennial Lavender DSP

Accessories: Painted Lavender Dies (retired), Perennial Postage Dies, Paper Butterfly Accents (retired), Purple Shimmer Gems, Linen Thread, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The inside of my card says Happy Mother's Day!

I am sad that most of the Perennial Lavender Suite is retired but as I always say, it will live on in my craft room! 

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My thoughts today...

Yes I am!

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

Roses in Winter

 Happy Fri-YAY, Friends!!

A gloomy, rainy start to the weekend but our weather is to improve for Mother's Day weekend! YAY! Today is my dear sweet hubby's birthday! I have a card for him that I will share one day next week so stay tuned for that! 

Happy Birthday, Buppie (aka Shawn)!! 💗🎊🎈🎉

Today I have a special card to share that I was asked to make for a friends Mom. She is very close with her mom and wanted something special to give her on Mother's Day. I was happy to help!

I was told she loves flowers, teddy bears and the color burgundy which those hints helped SO much in creating a card for her. I went in search of a special set and found 2 that fit the bill beautifully....Tea Together & Roses in Winter! Both sets are long retired but you know, they still live on in my stamp room! 

Every single product used on this card is now retired and I found it so enjoyable to sit and create this! Roses in Winter has always been a favorite of mine. I had the stamp set years ago (2003 to be exact when it arrived in our Stampin Up! Annual Catalog) and when we made the move to Missouri in 2010 I sold it. Many years later I seen it for sale at L&L Stamps and purchased it for alot less than it originally sold for. I was so thrilled to have it back in my collection and I will say that this card made me smile! I hope my friend loves it and that her mom loves it even more! Thanks Shannon, for asking me to make it for you! 

Card Details:

Stamps: Roses in Winter (retired), Tea Together (retired)

Ink: Merry Merlot (retired), Mellow Moss (retired)

Cardstock: Merry Merlot (retired), Mellow Moss (retired), Basic White

Accessories: Dashing Dots 3D EF (retired), Square Layering Framelits (retired), Rhinestones, Burgundy Sheer Ribbon (retired), Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love pulling out my very old stuff and breathing new life into them again!

This one just makes me smile!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Stippled Roses for Mother's Day

 Good Morning & Happy Thursday, Friends!

It's been an insanely busy week and I for one am happy to see the weekend coming!

We are in for rain later today and a very cold, damp, rainy day tomorrow. I am planning on being in my craft room to get some cards made since I haven't had much time this week to do so. 

I have a Mother's Day card to share with you today that I made with the now retired Stippled Roses bundle. It is such a pretty set but one that I have not used too much. I recently pulled it out to create cards for Audrey and then since it as still laying out on my table I decided to make a Mother's Day card with it. I paired it with some Online Exclusives DSP called On the Go.

Card Details:

Stamps: Stippled Roses (retired)

Ink: Strawberry Slush, Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Pretty in Pink, Granny Apple Green

Cardstock: Strawberry Slush, Pretty in Pink, Basic White, On the Go DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Square Layering Framelits (retired), Stippled Roses Dies (retired), Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins (retired), Pretty in Pink Ribbon, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

My plan was to make enough Mother's Day cards to send to a few friends this year but that did not happen. This past week totally got away from me. Hopefully next year I can be more prepared for it!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great Thursday!

~Wendy

NEW * Impressions Abloom Suite *

 Happy Sunday, Friends!

Hope your having a nice weekend!

Today I have a set of pretty cards to share with you using a new bundle from the Stampin Up! Online Exclusives list. This is called Impressions Abloom which caught my eye as soon as I saw it. The Floral Impressions DSP is just as pretty with a variety of prints & flowers! This will be available to customers starting May 6, 2025.

Card Details:

Stamps: Impressions Abloom (Online Exclusives), Happiness Abounds (retired)

Ink: Strawberry Slush (returning In Color)

Cardstock: Strawberry Slush (returning In Color), Pretty in Pink, Basic White, Fresh Freesia, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Floral Impressions DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Impressions Abloom Dies (Online Exclusives), Strawberry Slush & Pretty in Pink Gems (Online Exclusives), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I used the Twisted Ribbon technique to create the panel with the 2 different pieces of Floral Impressions DSP. This is an easy technique and makes for an interesting look on your cards! If you've never tried it before, Google it and get the directions. I got mine from Terri Gaines whom is a Stampin Up! demonstrator. She has an easy to follow video tutorial.

I hope you will give this a try!

It adds such a cool look to any card!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for taking time to visit today! 

Have a great day!

~Wendy

Sweet Friend/Mother's Day Cards

 Good Morning & Happy Thursday!

I hope your day is off to a great start?!

I am up way to early this morning because I could not sleep. I will most likely lay back down at some point this morning. I got my downstairs all finished yesterday and did a quick trip to the grocery store and a walk with Miss Bailee last evening. Tonight will be a trip to Sam's Club so I hope I can muster up some energy till then!

Today I am sharing a set of cards made with retired Stampin Up products. I pulled out the Awash In Beauty Suite from 2022-2023. I don't have much of the DSP left so trying to use it up...

Card Details:

Stamps: Welcoming Window (sentiment-retired), True Beauty (retired)

Ink: Balmy Blue, Merry Merlot (retired)

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Basic White, Blushing Bride (retired), Merry Merlot (retired), Awash In Beauty DSP (retired)

Accessories: Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Brushed Brass Butterflies, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I was pleased with how these turned out!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day ahead!

~Wendy

Happy Mother's Day

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

Woke up this morning to a bit of a chill but then again I am always kinda cold these days.

I got up early with Shawn this morning to get my laundry started and get the pork & sauerkraut in the crock pot for supper. It's one of my favorite meals but sure makes the house stinky!

Today I have a set of cards to share that I made the other day for on the card rack. I try to work ahead when I have the time and Mother's Day will be here in the blink of an eye. I wanted to use some of the beautiful Perennial Lavender DSP that is in the 2024 Spring Mini Catalog. Such a pretty variety of prints that you cannot go wrong with.

Card Details:

Stamps: Perennial Postage

Ink: Highland Heather

Cardstock: Highland Heather, Basic White, Perennial Lavender DSP

Accessories: Perennial Postage Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Brushed Brass Butterflies, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This entire suite of products is beautiful and will make lovely cards for almost any occasion.

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My thoughts today...

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

Happy Mother's Day

 

Taking a break today from posting but wanted to wish all my friends & blog followers and very Happy Mother's Day! 

~Wendy

Marigold Moments Bundle

 Good Morning & Happy Thursday!

Here on the east coast it's been a nice run at beautiful weather!

We got our bikes out yesterday and took a ride at the Rail Trail in Seven Valleys. We didn't go very far because this was our 1st ride since last summer, so it was slow going for me. That's ok though, today's another day to try to go a little farther. 

I did a little crafting yesterday before we went out on the bike ride. I will share those cards soon but for now I have a set of cards to show you that I made for Mother's Day using the Marigold Moments bundle.

I am a huge fan of planting Marigolds in my flower boxes every year so when I saw this set I had to get it! I just love all the flowers in it! 

I pulled out some retiring DSP's that would match the flowers and got to work on making some Happy Mother's Day cards now that Easter is over.

Card Details:

Stamps: Marigold Moments

Ink: Garden Green, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie

Cardstock: Garden Green, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie, Basic White, Various DSP's

Accessories: Marigold Moments Dies, Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Stylish Shapes Dies, Genial Gems (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I am pleased with how these turned out!

I think the marigolds look real!

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My thoughts today...

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

Happy Mother's Day

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

Today I am sharing the set of Mother's Day cards I made and sent out to a few of my friends.

I used the Hydrangea Haven stamp set and some retired Hydrangea Hill DSP.

Card Details:

Stamps: Hydrangea Haven

Ink: Memento Black, Highland Heather, Stampin Blends- Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Old Olive

Cardstock: Highland Heather, Basic White, Hydrangea Hill DSP (retired)

Accessories: Hydrangea Dies, Tailor Made Tags Dies, Wink of Stella, White Glittered Ribbon, White Pearls, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I loved pulling this stamp set out and using it for this set of cards!

I love the big purple flower!

It always feels good to use up more of my paper stash, too!

Happy Mother's Day to all my friends!

I hope you have a beautiful day!

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My thoughts today...

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

Retiring Stamp Day #2

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

It is day #2 of sharing another card made using a retiring Stampin Up! bundle.

I am using the Welcoming Window stamp set and coordinating Window Flower Box Dies.

It's one of those beautiful stamp sets that came out last year in the 2021 January - June Mini Catalog and I only just recently purchased it. This bundle is on page 15 of the current Stampin Up! catalog. This is my first card made using it.

Card Details:

Stamps: Welcoming Window

Ink: Bumble Bee, Cinnamon Cider, Just Jade

Cardstock: Bumble Bee, Just Jade, Basic White, Bumble Bee, Cinnamon Cider & Just Jade DSP

Accessories: Tasteful Textile 3D EF, Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Bumble Bee Gingham Ribbon, Bumble Bee, Cinnamon Cider & Just Jade In Color Enamel Dots, Dimensionals. Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The 2020-2022 In Colors will be leaving us the beginning of May.

These were some very pretty colors and I can honestly say that I have enjoyed them & will miss them! Also in that mix are the Stitched So Sweetly Dies and the Tasteful Textile 3D EF! That EF is one of my absolute favorites! *sigh*

I hope you will stop back tomorrow for another card!

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My thoughts today...

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