Christmas Notebooks Part 1

Hello & Happy Friday!

Today I have some of my spiral bound notebooks to share.

I said earlier that I cleaned out my drawers and used up what I had in my stash since I knew this year was the last craft show. I'm happy to say that all of them went to a new home for Christmas!

All Stampin Up product except the sentiment. Sentiment by Papertreyink

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Paper is from Kaisercraft, Image is PI Girl from My Favorite Things, Everything else is SU!

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All SU! products except the Stitched Rectangle Dies from Lil Inkers and the sentiment from Papertreyink.

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All SU! products except the paper...that's by Heidi Grace.

(I noticed that my rhinestone in the center of my snowflake moved. Errr!)

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All SU! products except the Stitched Rectangle Dies from Lil Inkers. 

I will share the rest one day next week so stay tuned!

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My thoughts today.....

After all that work for my Christmas show....I think I need atleast a week here to recoop! Haha!

Wouldn't that be awesome!

That is all for today!

Thanks for stopping by & stay warm!

~Wendy

December 2011 Calendars!

Hello & Happy Thursday!
Oh and Happy December 1st!!!
Where has the year gone?? It's hard to believe that my 12 months of calendars are now complete. I had so much fun making these throughout the year! Certainly kept me on my toes as far as posting on the first day of each month! :)

First up is the calendar I made for my friend, Deb. Hopefully, this reminds her to hang her new calendar on the fridge! LOL I used My Favorite Things~ Pure Innocence Girls. I love this image! She is ready to get her holiday festivities rolling with her Christmas tree loaded up on her sled. I added some felt snowflakes to this with glitter brads in the centers.

The next calendar is mine that I made with the Magnolia line of Tilda's. I think this one was my very first Magnolia stamp! I used a Micheal's $1 stamp for the saying and added a beautiful poinsettia flower that I made with my Layered Poinsettia Die from Nestibilties! Oh, how I love this die!!! :)

Here is a close-up of Tilda. I added glitter to the white of her hat & cuffs on her coat.


Here is a close up of my poinsettia. I layered the flower on top of some retired gold metallic ribbon that SU used to sell. That was the last of my roll and how I wish SU would bring that back! One of my favorite things! :)

Well, that is all for today!
I hope you enjoyed my calendar updates throughout the past year! It was fun!!

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

November 2011 Calendars

Hello again!

I'm back real quick to share my November 2011 calendars that I made back in January. The set made with the Pure Innocence Girls from My Favorite Things was made for my best friend, Deb! She displays them proudly on her fridge every month! :)

And then my set of calendars made with the Tilda images from Magnolia. I display mine each month in my stamp room. I love them!

I have one more month to display yet for this year. Can you believe that this year is almost over?? Goodness, life just flies by so quickly anymore!

Thanks for stopping by to check out my November calendars!
Hope ya like them!

I'll be back tomorrow with my card for the Sketch Challenge!
Have a great evening!
~Wendy

Long Time No See....

Hello & Happy Saturday!

I know I have been slacking in the updating department and with my back problem, I have just been laying low and resting it as much as I can. Besides the Vicodin they gave me for it just completely knocks me out and I feel sluggish most of the time. I am happy to report that it is getting better and I sat down the last 2 days and crafted just a bit. I knew my October calendars were soon coming due and had to get workin on my Magnolia one.

The first one was made with the Pure Innocence girls from MFT. I made this set back at the beginning of the year for my friend Deb!!

This set I used the Magnolia stamps. I made this one for myself! :)

I just love these!
Then come next year I will print out the 2012 calendars and cut them down to fit each month and attach. Although it would be fun to just make a whole new set of calendars! LOL We'll see on that!!

Well, that's all for now!
Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!!
Oh and Happy October 1st!!!
~Wendy

September 1st....It's Calendar Time!

Hello & Happy Thursday!
It's September 1st.....can you believe it????

Time is flying by so quickly! The kids in Joplin have returned to school a few weeks ago and the kids back in PA returned this past week. Hearing the buses running thru our old neighborhood brought back many memories for us this past week. It saddened me to realize all my kiddo's are grown up now. I spent many of years outside in all kinds of weather waiting on school buses with the kids. Happy days gone by....
So, since it's the first day of September i'm sharing my September 2011 Pure Innocence & Magnolia calendars!

The top one I made for Deb. And mine is the one below...

I'm excited for next month's calendars! They will be Halloween!! :) Being back in PA there has been the feeling of fall in the air! The weather here has been so nice and just a touch of crispness in the air. Another thing I miss about home!

So, Tuesday night we attended my oldest daughter's graduation. She attended YTI in Lancaster for Medical Billing & Coding. Here is a picture of Kirsten & I afterwards. I am very proud of her and this accomplishment!! :)

All I can say is.....I love being home & seeing my kids and friends! Makes my heart happy! :)

Well, that's all for me!
Thank you for stopping by & Happy September 1st!!!
~Wendy

August Calendars

Hello & Happy Monday!

Today is August 1st and that means another edition of Pure Innocence & Magnolia Calendars that I have made for the year!

First up is the Pure Innocence August 2011 Calendar I made for my friend, Deb, back in PA. Don't know if she remembered to change her calendar yet today but i'm sure after seeing this she will do so! :)

August 2011 Pure Innocence Girl Calendar:

Stamps: PI Digi from Heather Ellis, Sentiment is computer generated
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers
Cardstock: Real Red, Old Olive, GP White, October Afternoon DSP
Accessories: Rectangle & Rectangle Scallop Nestibilities, PTI Button, Red Gingham Ribbon, Martha Stewart Zig Zag Border Punch, Dimensionals, Scor Tape


And here is my August 2011 Calendar made with those cute Magnolia stamps!

August 2011 Magnolia Calendar:

Stamps: Magnolia, Sentiment from PTI
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers
Cardstock: Groovy Guava, Soft Sky, GP White, Afternoon Tea DSP
Accessories: Homemade Flower, Pearl Brad, SU Basic Pearls, Groovy Guava & Soft Sky Ribbons, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Scor Tape


What do you think??
I love them both!


Well, today's post is short & sweet as I have to go do my housecleaning.
Not fun but as soon as I can get it done the sooner I can get back to some fun stuff! :)
It's going to be another hot & humid day here. 107 degrees and that doesn't include the heat indices. Hopefully stamping will be in order later! Stay cool!


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

July 2011 Calendars

Hello & Happy Friday!

Today is the 1st of July and man is time flying! The first of each month means it's time for me to share my July calendars! I enjoyed making these and some months the possibilities could be endless on creating them. I tried to use seasons as well as holidays for each month.


The first calendar is made with My Favorite Things line called PI Girls. I made this set of calendars for my best friend back home and she proudly displays them on her fridge each month! :)

PI Girls July 2011 Calendar:

Stamps: MFT PI Girls
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers
Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip, GP White, Afternoon Tea DSP (SU)
Accessories: Rectangle & Rectangle Scallop Nestibilities, Wild Wasabi Striped Grosgrain, Chocolate Button, Twine, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Kaiser White Pearls, Hot Glue, Scor Tape



And the 2nd one is my set that I used Magnolia stamps on. I love these little girls!

Magnolia July 2011 Calendar:

Stamps: Magnolia Stamps, Sentiment from Stampendous
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers
Cardstock: Brilliant Blue, Real Red, Neenah White, GP White
Accessories: Cuttlebug Star Embossing Folder, Lg & Sm Star Punch, Gold Circle Clip & Brads, Ribbon from AC Moore, Micheal's Rhinestones, Pearl Brad, Dimensionals, Scor Tape


Hope you like them as much as I do!

Well, that's all for me today!
Thanks for stopping by & have a fabulous Friday, friends!
~Wendy

Back in Joplin

Hello & Happy Monday!

It's been an emotional roller coaster since I last posted. We were on vacation back in PA when Joplin had an EF5 tornado rip thru the center of town. Our hearts were dampened somewhat while being home and wondering how things were in MO and worrying about Shawn's co-workers. Fighting thru all those emotions we made our way thru vacation and had a good time. Saturday, we headed back to Joplin to face whatever lied ahead. It was dark till we made it to town and didn't see anything. Sunday, we made our way out to grab groceries and what we saw was just heartbreaking! I took over 300 pictures and put half of them on Facebook. Seeing it on tv just doesn't do it justice...the magnitude is much worse. I could not fathom living thru that and the terror those people felt. I honestly don't know how anyone lived thru it. The destruction & devastation are beyond words. But thru the tragedy you can see hope as people are trying to get their lives back in order and all the help that has been made available to the victims has been awesome to see! I think Joplin will rise above this and be better than ever but it will take some time.....

So, today I was finishing up my checkbook & laundry and going thru some stamp stuff when I came across my June calendars and realized I never posted them on June 1st! With everything going on I totally forgot. My bad! Here they are....

Deb's Pure Innocence calendar I made for her. It was great seeing it hanging on her refrigerator while we were home!! :)

And then there is my Magnolia calendar which I just love! Well really I love them both! LOL

I guess i'd better get my butt in gear and get crack a lackin on my July one since July will be here before ya know it! Time is just flyin by!

Well, that's all I have for now!
Hubby will soon be in from work so I better get the salads made for supper!

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

May Calendars

Hello & Happy Sunday!

I have taken a break from blogging for a few days and just realized that today is May 1st and that means it's time for another calendar update!
I was doing some cleaning today and when I got to my refrigerator I noticed my calendar was on May and that's when I realized I needed to get my blog updated! LOL

The 1st calendar was made with the Pure Innocence Girls from My Favorite Things.

The 2nd one was made with Magnolia images.

I love them both and hope you do too!

Well, that's all I have for now!
I'll be back starting tomorrow with regular updates and I hope to get back to catching up on blogging & commenting. I've been such a slacker! LOL

Thanks for stopping by!
~Wendy

April 2011 Calendars

Hello & Happy Friday!!

It's April 1st and that means it's time for another calendar showing!
The first one is made with the PI girls from My Favorite Things. I made this calendar and sent it back home to my best friend, Deb. Not a very good picture, sorry!

The second one I made for myself using the Magnolia images.

I love both calendars and had fun making them!


PI April 2011 Calendar:

Stamps: PI Girl from MFT, Sentiment from SU
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, GP White, unknown DSP
Accessories: Labels 4 & Circle * Circle Scallop Nestibilities, Martha Stewart Picket Fence Border Punch, Recollections Embellishments, Banana Grosgrain, Prima Flowers, Kaiser White Pearls, Glue Pen, Glitter, Dimensionals, Scor Tape


Magnolia April 2011 Calendar:

Stamps: Tilda w/Tulips, Sentiment from SU
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers
Cardstock:Bashful Blue, Pretty in Pink, GP White, Imaginisce DSP
Accessories: Circle Nestibilities, Martha Stewart Border Punch, unknown Flower Embellishment, Pink Sequins, Pink Pirouette Grosgrain, Pearl Brad, Dimensionals, Scor Tape



Well, that's all for now!
Thanks for stopping by!
~Wendy

March Calendars

Good Morning & Happy Tuesday!

It's March 1st and i'm ready to say "Goodbye February"...."Hello March"!! hehe

Since today is the first of March i'm sharing with you my 2 March calendars. The PTI girl was sent back home to my friend, Deb K. and the Magnolia calendar is sitting in my stamp room. Vicki over at It's A Stamp Thing has her's posted too so please hop on over and check hers out!
I so love making these! They are 6X6.

PTI March Calendar:

Stamps: PTI St Patty's Day Digi, Stampin Up sentiment
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers
Cardstock: Garden Green, GP White, Reminisce DSP
Accessories: EK Sucess Wavy Border Punch, Word Window & Modern Label Punches, Gold Coin, Embellishment from Micheal's, Ribbon, Dimensional, Scor Tape

Magnolia March Calendar:

Stamps: Magnolia St Patty's Day Tilda, Lucky Shamrock (set #32)
Ink: Garden Green, Copic Markers
Cardstock: Garden Green, Green Galore, GP White, Reminisce DSP
Accessories: EK Success Wavy Border Punch, Ribbon, Green Rhinestones, Embellishments from Micheal's, Dimensionals, Scor Tape



I just love these...hope you do too!
Stay tuned for April 1st for the next calendars, ok?
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
~Wendy

Ways To Use It Challenge 309

Hello & Happy Thursday!

Today's Ways To Use It Challenge 309 was to make a birthday card! I pulled out a Pure Innocence girl and used it for a card order for a sweet little girl who's turning 2. My card is a bit of a case but I did make a few changes on it.

Take a look...

Ways To Use It Challenge 309 Card:

Stamps: Pure Innocence from My Favorite Things
Ink: Black Memento, Copic Markers
Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, White, SU DSP
Accessories: Oval & Oval Nestibilities, Paper Doily, MS Rhinestones, Various Ribbon, Button, Twine, Hot Glue Gun, Scor Tape


Hope you like it!
I'm still alittle under the weather and just feel the need to get out of the house. I feel like cabin fever has set in since it's been snowy & bitterly cold here. I think getting some fresh air and some warmer weather would do me a world of good!
I don't think i'd ever be able to live in Alaska!!


Well, that's all for me!
Thank you for stopping by & have a great day!
~Wendy

February Pure Innocence Calendar 2011

Hello & Happy Tuesday!!

Today is February 1st and time for another page on my Pure Innocence Girl calendar. I made this calendar for my best friend back in Pennsylvania as a Thank You gift! She told me she was gonna wallpaper her refridgerator with all 12 months and I could see her doing that too! LOL

I colored my little Girl with Copic Markers and added as many embellishments I could find.
I think I love this month more so than any other month!

Check it out....

February PI Calendar 2011:

Stamps: PI Digi Image, Sentiment from Hugs & Wishes (SU)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers
Cardstock: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, GP White, Bittersweet DSP from Basic Grey
Accessories: SU Heart Embosslits, Swirls Die, Oval & Oval Scallop Nestibilities, Prima Roses, Gold Heart Button, Sheer Heart Ribbon, Hot Glue Gun, Scor Tape


Also my stampin friend here in Missouri has posted her February calendar as well. You can see Vicki's here. :)


Well, that's all for now! I'm off to work on my SCS Color Challenge card so i'll be back later with an update as long as I have electric! LOL
Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!
~Wendy

January....

Hello & Happy Sunday!

Today is football day at our house rooting on the home team so before I get lost between watching that & doing laundry I wanted to share with you something i've been working on for weeks! I seen my blogging buddy, Tammi Buck post pictures a few weeks ago of calendars she made and they just sang to me! haha She posted a link to where she found the calendar template and the rest as they say is history! :)

Tammi did her calendars with Penny Black images so I went with the Pure Innocence girls because I have several digi images. So today i'm sharing with you the January calendar. I love the whole 12 month set and I will share them the first day of each month. Alot of time & effort went into these but I soooooo love the end result!

January PI Calendar:

Stamps: PI Digi image, Sentiment from SU The More The Merrier
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers
Cardstock: Ballet Blue, GP White, Going Gray, DSP from Doodlebug
Accessories: Rectangle & Rectangle Scallop Nestibilities, Snowflakes Nestibilities, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Snowflake Punch from Hubby Lobby, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Silver Beads, Silver Cord, PTI Button, Going Gray Grosgrain, Hot Glue Gun, Dimensionals, Scor Tape



I really like this and I hope you do too!
Thanks Tammi, for sharing yours & the link for the calendars! :)
I'll be back on Feb. 1st with another calendar to share!


Ok, off to watch some football!
Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!


~Wendy