Beautiful Friendship Congratulations

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Today I am sharing a card that I made months ago using the retired Beautiful Friendship stamp set. I saw the color combination somewhere which lead me to creating this card. You might need your sunglasses for this one....it is bright but also pretty!

Card Details:

Stamps: Beautiful Friendship (retired)

Ink: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Mango Melody (retired)

Cardstock: Mango Melody (retired), Blueberry Bushel, Basic White, Coastal Cabana DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Ribbon (from stash), Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It seems a bit busy to me but when I was finished with it I loved the outcome! Such a different variety of colors! I put a retirement sentiment inside and added this to my card rack. 

Hopefully today will be a crafty kind of day! It is to get a bit warmer & more humid today! The Fall weather the last 2 days has been lovely! It inspired me to get a few Fall cards made and sent out. The 1st day of Fall is next Tuesday!! 

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My thoughts today...

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

Best Wishes

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Hope your week is going well so far!

Yesterday was a beautiful day even though it was a tad breezy!

Today I have a card to share with you that uses the Layering Leaves stamp set which is now retired. I paired it with some Mediterranean Blooms DSP which is also retired.

Card Details:

Stamps: Layering Leaves (retired-Million Dollar Achiever Set 2023)

Ink: Night of Navy

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Mediterranean Blooms DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Square Layering Framelits (retired), Opal Rounds (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I left the inside blank for now but I was thinking of making it a retirement card. I don't seem to have very many of those right now on my card rack. 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Happy Retirement

Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Today I am taking a break from Valentine's Day cards to share a Retirement card that Audrey requested on her last order. She wanted a card for a lady so this is what I made for her...

Card Details:

Stamps: Many Mates (retired)

Ink: Old Olive

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Basic White, Floral Delight DSP

Accessories: Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Dashing Designs 3D EF (retired), Daffodil Delight Ribbon (retired), Daffodil Delight Low Profile Sparkle Dots (Online Exclusives),  Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It's a shame this paper is retired...it's beautiful!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Happy Retirement, George

 Happy Fri-YAY, Friends!

Hope your weekend is off to a great start!

Today I want to share with you a card I made for Shawn to give to his co-worker whom retired last week. I used a retired set called Reflected In Nature. It has the perfect little cabin in the woods which reflects off the water, couldn't get more perfect for this gentlemen who lives in the woods! 

Card Details:

Stamps: Reflected In Nature (retired), DRS Designs (Sentiments inside & out)

Ink: Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Pecan Pie, Basic White, Glorious Gingham DSP (retired)

Accessories: Birch Wood 3D EF, Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Linen Thread, Earth Tones Shimmer Gems (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Work had a nice send off party for him and gifted him with a nice new grill! 

Happy Grilling, George! Enjoy your retirement! 

Today I am on my way to my stamp table to play! 🎉🎉🎉

All my orders are finished and I've got some new goodies waiting on me!

WooHoo!

 

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My thoughts today...

Enjoy!

~Wendy

Sunrise Sailing Retirement

 Happy Saturday, Friends!

Today I have a cool card to share with you using a new bundle from the Stampin Up ! Online Exclusives list called Sunrise Sailing. Oh, this bundle is so nice....comes with photopolymer stamps which makes it easier to line up your images because you can see where your stamping plus it has matching dies & a hybrid embossing folder! I loved all the cards I have seen made with it so far. I made my card into a retirement card because my card rack is lacking them right now. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Sunrise Sailing (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Secret Sea, Darling Duckling, Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Cloud Cover, Secret Sea, Basic White

Accessories: Sunrise Sailing Hybrid EF & Dies, Secret Sea Flat In Color Pearls, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Yesterday we went out and did some shopping in Lancaster. Shawn is on vacation until next Tuesday so I asked if we could take a day to get out and shop since it was a shower-y day. I picked up some goodies for around the house like 2 bath mats for Shawn's bathroom, a clear bin to keep my water packets in, a pot of greens for the front porch and found a bunch of great flavors of the Skinny Mixes syrups at Ross! All in all it was a great day shopping and a nice afternoon spent with my better half! 

Not sure what's on the agenda today! LOL It may be odd jobs around the house or a walk on the rail trail or maybe a day of stamping....we shall see!

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My thoughts today...

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

Happy Retirement

 Good Morning & Happy Monday!

I hope you had a relaxing weekend! They seem to go by so quickly!

Today I am sharing a retirement card that was made for Audrey's son in law. She requested this card on her last order and since he is an artist this is what I made for her.

Card Details:

Stamps: Gone Fishing, Crafting With You (Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Basic White, Thoughtful Journey DSP

Accessories: Crafting With You Dies, Clips (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Audrey's son in law does alot of painting on slate and every season she has a new piece of slate hanging by her front door with one of his works of art! He also designs bill board signs for his job which he has done for many years. Very talented! The slate paintings are beautiful! She was VERY pleased with this card!!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Gone Fishin' Retirement

 Good Morning & Happy Saturday!

We made it thru Debby here in PA but not without lots of flooding issues.

Thankfully, we were ok!

This morning Shawn & Kelsey are out running some errands. I am just putzing around and maybe will get to do some stamping later. Thursday & Friday I did so some crafting while it rained. I went thru my card rack to see what needed some refills. Masculine Retirement was at the top of the list so I pulled out all kinds of supplies and created this one...

Card Details:

Stamps: Best Catch (retired), Many Mates (retired)

Ink: Night of Navy

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Basic White, Boho Blue, Basic Grey (Granola)

Accessories: Catch of the Day Thinlits Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Tailor Made Tags Dies, Twisted Rope 3D EF (retired), Boho Blue In Color Twine, Boho Blue In Color Enamel Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Stampin Seal Adhesive

This was so much fun to create and I love the variety of stuff!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Happy Retirement

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

It's to be a rainy day here again so since it's Saturday and Shawn is headed out fishing I decided to get my decorations out for Memorial Day/July 4th and get that chore done. I'm waiting on the porches to get power washed before I can even think about getting my rocking chairs out and planting some flowers. Every weekend for the last I don't know maybe 12 weekends it has rained and so that chore is still waiting. And next weekend is Memorial Day so I feel like we are way behind. 

Today I am sharing a quick card that was on Audrey's card order list. She needed a retirement card for a man and was not very specific other than please use the chair on it. LOL So, this is what I made for her...

Card Details:

Stamps: Northwoods Rubber Stamps

Ink: Early Espresso

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Basic White, The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby)

Accessories: Square Layering Framelits (retired), Seasonal Layers Thinlits (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Another one of those quick & easy cards! 

I kept wanting to add stuff to it but in the end I left it off. 

Speaking of Audrey, today is her last grandson's big day!

He's getting married today! I know she is so happy for him as she talks about him alot!

 He actually asked his girlfriend to marry him in Audrey's house!  Now how cool is that?!

My dermatology appointment went well yesterday!

Doctor is trying an antibiotic on my rosacea to see if it helps the breakouts. I had this before and it did help so I am hoping for good results. But as always, time will tell!

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My thoughts today...

I am in major need of my coffee this morning as I did not sleep too well last night!

A nap might be in order today! LOL

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

Congratulations on Your Retirement, Emily!

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

Shawn is off today to take his truck to get inspected and an oil change this morning and I am headed out for a quick haircut this afternoon. It's suppose to be another rainy, dreary day here and it would definitely be a great day to sleep in!

 It's also injection day for me!

Today I have a quick card to share that I made last weekend for my dear friend, Miss Emily!

She is also my stamp girl as well as my "fellow Mounjaro buddy"! She is on Mounjaro, too, and we are always chatting about things related to our shots. She recently retired from her job and I wanted to get a card to her while I had the supplies out.

Card Details:

Stamps: Welcoming Window (retired), Itty Bitty Greetings (retired)

Ink: Garden Green, Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Basic White, Simply Marbleous DSP (retired SAB 22)

Accessories: Basics 3D EF (Online Exclusives), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Classic Label Punch (retired), Window Dies (retired), Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon (retired), Daffodil Delight Enamel Dots (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I really need to make more of this occasion to have on hand.

The stamp girls have cleared out my retirement section on the card rack back in the Fall of the year and I have nothing made. I will add that to my "To Do List"!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day (even if it is raining)!

~Wendy

Retirement Card

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

Today I have a quick post to share a card that was made as part as Audrey's next card order.

She asked for a retirement card for a lady with a chair and some flowers next to it. I wasn't quite sure what I was going to do for this but I started going thru some sets and found what I needed. Take a look...

Card Details:

Stamps: Welcoming Window (retired), Itty Bitty Greetings (retired)

Ink: Cajun Craze, Garden Green, Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Basic White, Wood Textures DSP (retired)

Accessories: Seasonal Layers Thinlits (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Window Dies (retired), Fun Patterns EF (Online Exclusives), Glossy Dots, Daffodil Delight Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Today is injection day for me! 

I load up with lots of protein before & after because it helps greatly with side effects. I am starting my second box of 5mg Mounjaro. My blood sugars have been really good and I have lost 36.2 pounds in 12 weeks. As much as I worried about moving up in dose 4 weeks ago, I did really well with it and not much in the way of side effects other than some fatigue. I'm hoping it stays that way throughout my course on this medication!

So there is my 12 week update. I will update you again in 4 weeks!  

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My thoughts today...

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

Happy Retirement

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Today I have a card to share that was made for Audrey's card order.

This was for a gentlemen that will be retiring soon and she did not request anything in particular for this one so I kept it simple.

Card Details:

Stamps: Inky Antics

Ink: Early Espresso

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Very Vanilla, unknown patterned paper

Accessories: Seasonal Layers Thinlits (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Square Layering Framelits (retired), Tailor Made Tags Dies, Early Espresso Suede Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I got Audrey's card order delivered to her last evening and she was so thrilled with all the cards! Her grandson was there visiting her with the one great granddaughter! Malia will be 1 in July and is just the most pleasant little girl and she had her ears pierced, too! Audrey was so thrilled with their visit so I did not stick around long because I did not want to intrude on her family time. But she just had her hair done and looked amazing!

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My thoughts today...

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

Happy Retirement

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

It's to be a dreary, rainy day here today and unfortunately we have to go out in the weather because Miss Bailee has dog grooming this morning. 

I have a card to share today that was in Audrey's recent card order. She needed a retirement card for a man that is a big time fisherman. I was so excited to be able to use the Gone Fishing stamp set since it hasn't been inked in a while.

Card Details:

Stamps: Gone Fishing

Ink: Pebbled Path

Cardstock: Pebbled Path, Very Vanilla, Let's Go Fishing DSP

Accessories: Gone Fishing Dies, Nested Essentials Dies, Twisted Rope 3D EF, Pebbled Path In Color Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

When I showed the card to Audrey she said...this is perfect!

I'm always happy to help!

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My thoughts today...

Stamp, of course! 

How will you answer that? Leave your answer in the comments!

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

Gone Fishing Retirement Card

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

The weekend is here! 

Yesterday Mr Shady had his teeth cleaning and they extracted 8 teeth and polished the rest up nicely. We haven't been able to look in his mouth yet because he isn't allowing us near it, rightfully so. He was still pretty groggy when we brought him home. I told Kelsey to put him in Bailee's dog bed since it's bigger than his bed and then he can stretch out and sleep off the anesthesia. He was very wobbly & sleepy. By dark time he ran out in the yard, went potty and barked at a bunny outside of the fence but still was not ready to eat or drink. I am hoping today he is feeling more like his usual self. He also has to wear the cone of shame for the next 5 days which in its self is a pain. I'll keep you posted on him.

Today I have another cool card to share that I made for a challenge last weekend and forgot to post it over at the Kitchen Table Craft Social on Facebook. This is a Shortcut Card Sketch which is something new she started several months ago but is now creating more Shortcut card sketches in the next few weeks. I am always looking for a great sketch so I played along with this one...

I made this one into a Retirement card for on my card rack and it uses several fun elements!

Card Details:

Stamps: Gone Fishing

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Wild Wheat

Cardstock: Wild Wheat, Very Vanilla, Mossy Meadow, Let's Go Fishing DSP

Accessories: Basics 3D EF, Something Fancy Dies, Gone Fishing Dies, Metallic Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I honestly love this entire suite of products and know I will get lots of use from it!

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My thoughts today...

Sure does look like Mr Shady in this picture but i'm sure he isn't going to be this peppy today! Last evening on our way back the hall to go to bed Shawn popped into Kelsey room to check on Shady. He perked right up seeing pappy and as Shawn was talking to him he kept tilting his head from side to side like he understood what he was saying. It was so cute!

Thanks for stopping by & have a fabulous Friday!

~Wendy

Everything Is Rosy Retirement

 Good Morning & Happy Tuesday!

I hope you had a nice holiday weekend! It sure was a busy one here!

We got lots done and ready for the summer so that is a plus!

Today we are waiting to here on Bailee's test results. Sunday & Monday she had super good days and no issues. We are able to start weaning her back on her regular dog food today. We use to feed her homemade food but after we lost Gigi Bailee no longer would eat it. We aren't sure if maybe it was a sign of depression from Gigi no longer being here or what. She went back to eating her little Cesar Dog foods and that is what she has been on since. I will post when we get the test results!

I did not get to my stamp table at all this weekend but really hope to today!

I have a card to share with you that I made about 2 weeks ago. I pulled out some retired stamps & paper and got to work.

Do you remember this DSP?

I have almost a full package of this and want to start using it up. I started with creating a retirement card for on my card rack. That occasion seems to be a big and my pockets on the card rack were getting low. This paper is from the Everything Is Rosy Medley that was out in 2019. Such pretty papers and an awesome stamp & die set, too! This pack of DSP also had some floral punch outs included and that is what I used on this card. Rose Gold was the Foil Paper that also was with this medley. My sentiment comes from the retired Wild About Flowers stamp set.

Card Details:

Stamps: Wild About Flowers (retired)

Ink: Night of Navy

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Melon Mambo, Everything Is Rosy DSP (retired)

Accessories: Everything Is Rosy Enamel Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Always feels good to use the stuff from our stash!

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My thoughts today...

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