Everyday Arches Treat Holder

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY, Friends!

Happy Black Friday, too, if your one who shops on Black Friday here in the states. When our kids were little we use to go out shopping all day long to get the good deals on toys & such. I do not think we've gone out to shop now in over 20 years! There is just too much drama associated with that anymore! LOL My hubby is working today as it was a last minute change of plans at work so he volunteered to go in. I will finish getting my Christmas tree decorated today and I have 1 tote of decorations to dig out. I got a good jump start on it yesterday and it went quick with Shawn's help.

Today I am going to share with you another treat holder that I seen made from Cheryl Dorsey, another Stampin Up! demonstrator. She used the Everyday Arches Dies and created a box for treats. She used all the new holiday stamps & papers where mine are all retired products.

Project Details:

Stamps: Itty Bitty Christmas (retired)

Ink: Real Red, Garden Green

Cardstock: Garden Green, Basic White, Snowy Scenes DSP (retired 2024)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Snowy Wonder Dies (retired 2024), Pretty Pillow Box Dies (retired), Handheld Hole Punch (retired), Snowflake Gem (retired), White/ Silver Sheer Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I made 10 of these because that was all I had left of those beautiful Snowflake Gems from many years ago and I wanted to use them up! I have already sold 6. There are 4 left to send to Audrey's. I filled these with a Twix Snowman Candy Bar and a Ghiradelli Milk Chocolate Caramel Snowman which is in the last picture.

I really loved how these turned out! Thanks to Cheryl for sharing her tutorial.

Hope you enjoyed these!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay warm! It's pretty cold out!

~Wendy

Cottage Wreath Christmas Cards

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

I am way late getting a post up today...so sorry!

I have a few cards to whip up this afternoon for Audrey and I forgot all about the blog.

Once I got her cards finished I got my Christmas cards photographed and then I had to wait until I got my supper in the oven to update the blog.

Now I have 30 minutes free before Shawn gets in the door & time to eat.

I am continuing my Christmas in July series today and since us demonstrators have not seen the holiday mini yet, I pulled out a set that carried over from last Christmas. Cottage Wreath was a favorite of mine....perfect for Christmas or anytime of the year!

I just love this set!

Card Details:

Stamps: Cottage Wreath

Ink: Pear Pizzazz (retired), Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Pear Pizzazz (retired), Basic White, Heartwarming Hugs DSP (retired)

Accessories: Country Wreath Dies, Pretty Pillow Box Dies (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Square Layering Framelits (retired), White Glittered Ribbon, Iridescent Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Only thing popped up on these cards is the little tag which makes for easier mailing!

The Heartwarming Hugs DSP is long retired and I have 2 packs of it that needs used up. Perfect traditional colors for Christmas, don't ya think?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

Stay cool!

~Wendy

Candy Cane Wishes

 Good Morning & Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a nice weekend and stayed cool!

The weather here in PA was pretty harsh as temps got to the upper 90's with high humidity.

I'm ready for a nice cool down!

Storms are in the forecast today which I hope cools things down.

Today I am using the Sweet Candy Cane stamp set for my Christmas in July card.

I love those big candy canes that were diecut with the Candy Cane Dies. There is a whole sheet of these printed Candy Canes in the Sweetest Christmas DSP....well actually 2.

That helps to create a quick & easy cards!

I personally think this bundle is one of the nicest because it is loaded with sayings and some images that go great with the DSP!

Card Details:

Stamps: Sweet Candy Canes

Ink: Garden Green, Real Red

Cardstock: Garden Green, Basic White, Sweetest Christmas DSP

Accessories: Candy Canes Dies, Seasonal Labels Dies, Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Pretty Pillow Box Dies (tag), Real Red Ribbon, Iridescent Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great Monday!

~Wendy

To You & Yours

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

Are you staying cool during this heatwave?

Yesterday was pretty awful and I tried to stay inside most of the day.

I washed my bedsheets and hung them out to dry and took Bailee out for a very quick walk and that's about it. I'm praying some relief will come soon.

My card for today's Christmas in July series uses the Cottage Wreath stamp set & the Country Wreath Dies. It's quickly becoming a favorite!

Card Details:

Stamps: Cottage Wreath, Brightest Glow

Ink: Old Olive, Poppy Parade

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Basic White, Sahara Sand, Vellum, Bough of Holly DSP

Accessories: Country Wreath Dies, Seasonal Labels Dies, Pretty Pillow Box Dies, Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Festive Pearls, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

1 more week of Christmas in July then I will get back to making normal everyday cards.

I hope your enjoying all these Christmas cards!

They've been fun to make!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay cool!!

~Wendy

Wishing You A Merry Christmas

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

Miss Bailee is off to Doggy Day Spa this morning and while she is there I need to pop out and do some shopping. It's to get really hot this week so I plan on hibernating! LOL

I have a pretty Christmas card to show you today that uses stuff from last year.

I feel like I did not use this set much last year so I have 3 more cards to share another day that uses this set too!

Card Details:

Stamps: Frosted Gingerbread (retired), Sweet Candy Canes

Ink: Real Red, Old Olive

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Old Olive, Gingerbread & Peppermint DSP (retired)

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits, Pretty Pillow Box Dies, Gingerbread Dies (retired), Red Rhinestones, Real Red Sheer Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love how nicely those snowflakes stamps!

And the snowflake on the front of the card was diecut from the Gingerbread & Peppermint DSP. 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay cool!

~Wendy

Merriest Moments

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

I hope your staying cool!

This week has been hot, hot, hot and you guessed it, my ac is running non stop!

Yesterday Shawn & I made a quick trip down to Maryland and hit storms/rain on the way home. I am hoping today to stay put at home and get some stamp work done!

Today I have another Christmas card to share that I made using the Merriest Moments Bundle.

It was a stamp set with coordinating Merriest Frames Hybrid Embossing Folder that came out in 2021. I did not get to use it much last year so I plan to put it to good use this holiday season!

Card Details:

Stamps: Merriest Moments

Ink: Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Seafoam

Cardstock: Rea; Red. Basic White, Vellum, Painted Christmas DSP

Accessories: Merriest Frames Hybrid Embossing Folder, Seasonal Layers Dies, Pretty Pillow Box Dies, Festive Pearls, Gold Shimmer Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

My paper seemed a bit busy so I diecut a layer of vellum with the Seasonal Labels Dies to tone it down a bit. Then I layered my flowers and leaves over that. My sentiment was stamped on a label from the Pretty Pillow Box Dies. I added some Festive Gold Pearls and a Gold Shimmer bow. 

You also may have noticed I have been decorating the inside of my Christmas cards this year! I have not been busy with making alot of cards for my card lady recently so I have been putting my time & thought into my holiday cards! 

Speaking of my card lady, Audrey....she will be having surgery tomorrow so if you would please say a little prayer for her. She is 91 years old and having surgery to remove melanoma cancer on her leg. I went to see her earlier this week and she seemed very upbeat and wanting to get it over with and get back home. She requested to NOT be hospitalized after it's over. She wants to come home the same day. Her daughter is a nurse and i'm sure she will be taking great care of her! She has a wonderful family support system so I know she is in good hands. It may be a few days before I get an update but she said she will call me next week with an update. In the meantime i'm sending her lots of prayers and I want to flood her with some cards to brighten her days as she heals.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Daffodil Dies for Easter

 Hello & Happy Monday,  Friends!

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend!

Our weather yesterday was pretty warm....74 degrees!

However, it was cloudy all day and very windy.

It was nice to open the windows just a little bit and let the fresh air in.

I was a bit under the weather this weekend with a head cold/sinus issues.

I guess with our weather the last few weeks being all over the place it was bound to happen.

I'm hoping in the next few days to feel better.

Saturday I worked all day on my recent card order. My card lady order 3 packs of Easter cards this year and I already shared the other 2 packs. Today I have the last pack to show and I used more of the Daffodil Afternoon DSP from SaleABRation. I'm working hard to get that pack used up!

I was so happy with how these turned out that I almost thought about keeping them for myself! LOL I used the Daffodil Dies on these for the first time. I had to go in search of how to use them. Lots of parts & pieces and once I figured out how to layer them it went quick. I also used Adhesive Sheets on the back of my cardstock so I did not have to glue down each & every piece. Those Adhesive Sheets are amazing!

Card Details:

Stamps: Daffodil Daydream

Ink: Crushed Curry, Memento Black, Daffodil Delight Stampin Blends

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Pear Pizzazz, Very Vanilla, Daffodil Afternoon DSP (SAB 22)

Accessories: Daffodil Dies, Tasteful Textile 3D EF, Pretty Pillow Box Dies, Adhesive Sheets, Champagne Rhinestones, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I kept these cards flat for easy mailing for my card lady.

It took all I had to not add a bow to these! 

I'm a sucker for ribbon and bows!

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My thoughts today...

Isn't that the truth!

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

Merry Christmas!

 Hello & Happy Christmas!

Today I am sharing the last 2 gift cards!

I made this from last year's Tag Buffet Kit.

This gift card was made for Ryan.

This one is made using the Frosted Gingerbread Suite.

This is for Kelsey.

I am making this short & sweet today since it's Christmas and we have a busy day!

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas Day!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Baby's 1st Christmas

 Good Morning & Happy Monday!

It's a new day and a new week....I hope your day is off to a great start!

Today I am sharing a card made for a baby's 1st Christmas!

This card was made as part of my card lady's recent order.

Card Details:

Stamps: Forever Friends

Ink: Memento Black, Stampin Blends

Cardstock: Real Red, Coastal Cabana, Basic White, Neenah White, Let It Snow Specialty DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Scalloped Contour Dies, Winter Snow EF (retired), Pretty Pillow Box Dies, Diamond Dust, Real Red Glittered Enamel Dots (retired), 2 Way Glue Pen (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

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

Christmas Slimline Card #6

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

It's a busy day as I have Stamp Day w/ Friends this morning then I need to get online and order some Christmas gifts! I'm exhausted from a very busy week...I think every bone in my body is aching especially my darn hands.

Last evening we had an ice cream cake for Ryan's 35th birthday!

Kelsey had the day off and came over to celebrate with him!

I am sharing card #6 of my slimline Christmas cards that my friend requested. She will be picking them up today and I hope she is pleased with them!

This card uses the Merry Christmas sentiment from the Peaceful Deer stamp set and DSP from the Penguin Playmates. This paper is so cute! I love the non traditional colors and prints!

Card Details:

Stamps: Peaceful Deer (sentiment)

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Cardstock: Fresh Freesia, Basic White, Penguin Playmates DSP (SaleABRation 2021)

Accessories: Pretty Pillow Box Dies, Fresh Freesia Ribbon, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I put a call into my card lady yesterday to see if there was anything she needed before I delivered Christmas candy treats to her this week. I have not heard back from her yet but i'm sure she is going to want cards. She hasn't given me an order yet for December and I don't want to work ahead until she tells me what she needs.

I'm hoping to get her finished up this week then get back to working on my calendars for 2022. 

I got a beautiful Christmas puzzle that Kelsey brought over to start. Once I get started on them it's hard for me to walk away from it so that will wait until I have the time to devote to it! It's a 1000 pieces and so pretty!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for popping in today & make it a wonderful day!
~Wendy

Christmas Slimline Card #4

Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Hope your week is going well so far!

Another busy day on tap for me and hopefully tomorrow it won't be so bad.

I'm trying to finish up Christmas cards, get my candy treats priced and get back to working on my calendars. It's no wonder my hands hurt.

Today I have card #4 from my Christmas card order of 8 slimline cards.

A friend asked for these so I wanted to take my time and create them for each individual person since I know them.

This is another card using the Peaceful Deer stamp set & punch.

Card Details:

Stamps: Peaceful Deer

Ink: Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Sahara Sand, Basic White, Peaceful Prints DSP (SaleABRation 2021)

Accessories: Hippo & Friends Dies, Deer Builder Punch, Wonderful Snowflakes, Pretty Pillow Box Dies, Red Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

My deer was punched from the Peaceful Prints DSP that was a SaleABRation offering in August & September of this year. It's so pretty!

Well, I need to get busy so i'll be back tomorrow with card #5.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy