Floral Birthday Card

 Hello & Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter holiday!

Today I am sharing the other special birthday card that Audrey requested for her granddaughter.

Card Details:

Stamps: Lovely Arrangements (sentiment-Online Exclusives)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Very Vanilla, Favored Flowers DSP (retired SAB 2023)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Crochet Trim (retired), Vanilla Twine, Brushed Brass Butterflies, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card was made with scraps that were in my package of paper that were from other projects. It turned out to be a pretty card which Audrey loved!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Butterfly HB

 Good Morning & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Our weather here has been pretty much in the pits with a misty type of rain and dreary clouds. I am in need of some sunshine! Miss Bailee had her breakfast this morning & headed back to bed. I guess she is over the dreary weather, too!

Anyways, today I have a quick card to share with you made using lots of retired stuff from my stash. I have just decided to create with what I have on hand without any rhyme or rhythm. I know one day my hands are going to stop working so there will be plenty of cards on hand for all occasions when that happens. And I am sure I will sell alot of them, too!

Card Details:

Stamps: So Sincere (retired Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Rich Razzleberry (retired)

Cardstock: Basic White, Rich Razzleberry (retired), Dainty Flowers DSP ( retired SaleABRation 2023)

Accessories: Greetings of the Season Dies (retired Online Exclusives), Brilliant Wings Dies (retired), Blackberry Bliss Ribbon (retired), Purple Shimmer Gems, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This pack of paper is gorgeous with it's dainty, pretty floral images!

I have used quite a bit of it over the years and unfortunately I still have a good bit left. I am currently using some of it to create a card for a Stamp Day w/ Friends get together but I doubt we will be making this card anytime this year as we are heading into the Fall & the holidays. I really am trying to use things from my stash so that one day all my belongings do not end up at Goodwill for sale. LOL Card creating is one of those hobbies that is falling to the way side. People love handmade cards but in today's hectic & very busy lives no one has the time to create them. Sad but true. For now I am happy to create and sell them to the ones who love them!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Pretty In Pink

 Good Morning & Happy Monday, Friends!

Hope you all enjoyed a nice weekend! It's was a 10+ here!

For once we had some warm temps! And we did manage to get all the leaves cleaned up from the neighbors trees which drives me bonkers! That's a whole other story!

Anyways, today we are in for some thunderstorms as a cold front is to come thru and you guessed it...take away our warm weather! I am headed down to my stamp table today to finish up Audrey's order and maybe get some more Easter cards started for myself. I do want to share a card that I made for Audrey on her last order. She requested a card for her very good friend that loves pink! 

Card Details:

Stamps: Beautifully Happy (retired SAB 2023), Adventurous Sky (sentiment)

Ink: Memento Black, Granny Apple Green, Pretty in Pink

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Basic White, Lily Pond Lane DSP

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies, Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon (retired), Pretty in Pink Shimmer Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Every year she requests a pink birthday card and I know exactly who it's for!

This one turned out quite lovely! I told you that I would be using this retired stamp quite a bit! It's become a favorite and if I could use it all of her cards, I would!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Beautifully Happy Birthday

 Good Morning & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

We're off to a chilly start this morning! You know me, I'm always cold anymore!

I'm hoping our weather soon warms up and those winds die down. The winds have been crazy the last several weeks! 

Today I have a pretty card to share that I made for Audrey's last order. Sometimes she asks for several birthday cards that are all different usually for family members. I was on a roll about a month ago with using the retired 2023 SaleABRation set called Beautifully Happy. I never used it when it came out but now I think it's become a staple in my shelf on my stamp table. I love it! This card was part of Audrey's birthday set...

Card Details:

Stamps: Beautifully Happy ( retired SAB 23), Label Love (retired)

Ink: Memento Black, Fresh Freesia, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink

Cardstock: Fresh Freesia, Basic White, Petal Pink, Dandy Designs DSP (retired SAB 23)

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies, Artisan Label Punch (retired), Distressed Tiles 3D EF, Fresh Freesia Seam Binding Ribbon (SAB 25), Purple Adhesive Backed Sequins (SAB 25), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love the colors and prints that were in that huge pack of DSP that was out in 2023! Such pretty spring time colors!

I have been having SO much fun pulling out the retired stuff and using it again! This morning I placed an order for some of the new upcoming items from Stampin Up!. I will tell you that the Online Exclusives list that is available to customers on May 4th will knock your socks off! So many nice sets! I have never been one too much for floral sets but WOW! I may only be showing lots of floral cards for the next several months at this rate! LOL It's a good thing that Audrey loves the floral cards!

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My thoughts today...

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

Beautifully Happy Belated Birthday

Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Another snow day is on tap here in the Northeast. I'm over the very cold temps & snow this season and anxiously awaiting spring's arrival in a few weeks! 

Today I have a pretty springy card to share that I made with a retired SaleABRation set from 2023. This set has never seen ink. I was looking thru some old sets the other day and came across it so I decided to lay it on my table to use. This is for a Belated Birthday...

Card Details:

Stamps: Beautifully Happy (retired-SAB 23), Something Fancy

Ink: Memento Black, Bermuda Bay (retired), Granny Apple Green

Cardstock: Bermuda Bay (retired), Pool Party, Basic White, Dandy Designs DSP (retired SAB 23)

Accessories: Dashing Designs 3D EF, Countryside Corners Dies, Something Fancy Dies, Pool Party Ribbon (retired), Pool Party Shimmer Gems (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

My pieces of DSP were just scraps that were left from another projects that I trimmed the rough edges off and placed on my Basic White embossed panel to give the card some interest. I love the finished project and have added this to my card rack For Sale.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Welcome Baby!

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Today I have the cutest baby card to share that I whipped up for my card rack. Audrey cleaned out my baby selection a few months ago so this was a long time in the making! A few weeks ago I had the retired Adorable Owls stamp set out and that is when I made this card. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Adorable Owls (retired SAB 23), Love & Laughter (retired), Art Impressions (inside saying)

Ink: Memento Black, Coastal Cabana, Stampin Blends-Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, Pumpkin Pie

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Basic White, Dandy Designs DSP (retired SAB 23)

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Eyelet 3D EF, Pool Party Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

On the front panel I used strips of the Dandy Designs DSP that were cut at 1/2 inch and layered them onto a piece of white cardstock then I trimmed it down to fit my panel. At the last minute I decided to make this into a fun fold card and added an inside saying from Art Impressions. That finished my card nicely!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Comforting Thoughts

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

The weekend is finally upon us and they are calling for more yukky weather all weekend. Possibly some snow today, rain tomorrow and another shot at some snow on Sunday. Truth be told, I am ready for the winter weather to go! It's been difficult to get out for walks with the winds gusting up to 30 mph and temps in the 20's.

 

Today I have a card to show you that I made for my card rack using a stamp set from the Online Exclusives list. This one is chocked full of sayings that are good to have on hand. I paired it with some paper from SaleABRation 2023 called Dainty Flowers DSP. It's a beautiful pack of paper and thankfully I have another pack of it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Comforting Thoughts (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Starry Sky (retired)

Cardstock: Starry Sky (retired), Basic White, Dainty Flowers DSP (retired-SAB 23)

Accessories: Everyday Details Dies, Brushed Brass Butterflies, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Inside Says " Get Well Soon".

While I have no card orders I have been working on card kits and building up my card rack again. It was hit pretty hard at Christmastime. Yesterday I pulled out all my Valentine's Day stamps and sat on the floor at my feet so I can soon get started on making them. I also did 2 card kits for the girls, Valentine related. I was hoping maybe to do a get together this weekend but I have a haircut appointment tomorrow and Sunday is football. Our Baltimore Ravens play the Buffalo Bills in a divisional game at 6pm. Every game in the playoffs is one game closer to going to the Super Bowl. My fingers are crossed!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & make it a great day!

~Wendy

Adorable Owls

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Another frigid day here in the Northeast! 

I am literally counting down the days till Spring!

Today I have a super cute card to share with you that I made for on my card rack for a child. I pulled out my Adorable Owls stamp set from SaleABRation 2023. It has never been inked and I felt it was time to change that. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Adorable Owls (retired SAB 2023)

Ink: Memento Black, Pool Party, Stampin Blends- Balmy Blue, Bermuda Bay (retired), Crumb Cake, Petal Pink

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Basic White, Pool Party, Dandy Designs DSP (retired SAB 2023)

Accessories: Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Hives 3D EF (retired), Pool Party Ribbon (retired), Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The inside says..."Have the funniest birthday ever!"

It is from Amuse. I did not take a picture of the inside.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by! Stay warm!

~Wendy

Favored Flowers Anniversary Set

 Good Monday Morning, Everyone!

Hope your weekend was a nice one!

It's still pretty hot & humid here! I'm hoping for an early Fall at this rate!

We usually have some strong cold fronts come thru giving us a few days of nice refreshing air but that hasn't happened much this summer and I know for many this heat & humidity is quite bothersome. Last evening Shawn & I walked the neighborhood and once we got home neither one of us felt good. We both reached for a Ginger Chew before heading to bed.

Today I have another set of cards to share with you. I used the retired Favored Flowers DSP again because it was out on my stamp table and it does have some pretty prints in it that I thought would make some great Anniversary cards. This set will go on my card rack. Since I have the free time I am working ahead on making card sets. I told Shawn yesterday that I will have cards made for when I turn 80 and my hands don't work anymore! LOL

Card Details:

Stamps: Everyday Greetings (Online Exclusives), Greetings of the Season (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Fresh Freesia, Basic White, Favored Flowers DSP (retired SAB 2023)

Accessories: Deckled Rectangle Dies, Greetings of the Season Dies (Online Exclusives), Fresh Freesia Ribbon (retired), In Color Fresh Freesia Jewels (retired), Glue Dots, Stampin Seal Adhesive

I can't remember at the moment what this technique is called. My small piece of DSP is diecut straight from the middle of the larger DSP piece and layered on with another piece of Fresh Freesia cardstock. I think this is the first time I ever tried this. I kept everything flat on these for easy mailing.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great start to your week!

~Wendy

Heartfelt Hexagons

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

Yesterday turned out to be a rainy/stormy day which wasn't a bad thing since we need the rain! Shawn got his fishing trip in with no problems but hit rain on his travel home. It was 9pm when he finally walked thru the door which made for a VERY long day for him. This morning he is still sleeping and he might be there most of the day!

I spent most of the afternoon at my stamp table and created this pack of cards using the Favored Flowers DSP that retired last year. It was a 2023 SaleABRation offering. I'm trying so hard to use this pack of paper up but still have quite a few sheets left. I also pulled out a bundle called Heartfelt Hexagon which is still available on the Online Exclusives List. It came out in the 2024 Spring Mini Catalog and it's one that I have not used much...

Card Details:

Stamps: Heartfelt Hexagons (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Calypso Coral, Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Basic White, Favored Flowers DSP (retired SAB 23)

Accessories: Hexagon Punch, White Glittered Ribbon (retired), Iridescent Rhinestones (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Stampin Seal Adhesive

This pack has 6 cards in it. I probably could have made a 20 pack for as much DSP I have. LOL The pieces of my DSP strips are 3 3/4 x 1 1/4. I have grown to like this design because if showcases the different prints in the paper and all I had to do was add my sentiment.

Easy Peasy!

Hopefully today I can get back to my stamp table and play a bit! 

Still on a mission to use up my retired stash.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Looks Like Spring!

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

I hope your weekend is off to a great start!

It's to be a rainy day here so I hope this card will make you smile!

The card I am sharing today I made the other day and I just loved the colors especially for spring! I used the Playing in the Rain Bundle again and the coordinating Rain or Shine DSP.

Card Details:

Stamps: Playing in the Rain, Thanks A Bunch (retired SAB 23)

Ink: Memento Black, Mango Melody (retired), Stampin Blends - Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody (retired)

Cardstock: Mango Melody, Flirty Flamingo, Basic White, Rain or Shine DSP (retired)

Accessories: Playing in the Rain Dies, Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Isn't that bunny just so cute? I'm thinking about incorporating him into my Easter cards somehow! He's just so darn happy!

So, yesterday I had my 6 month cleaning at the dentist. She found a molar that I just had refilled last April, well now it has 2 cracks in it. Dentist came in and told me I need crown on that tooth now and a sealant put on an upper back molar. Always something!

But.....didn't yesterday turn out to be a gorgeous day for mid-March? Too bad it couldn't continue a few more days!

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My thoughts today...

Today is injection day for me so tomorrow I will probably not feel the best but thankfully it usually only last a day! I'm getting more use to them now and pretty much know what to expect which is a good thing because it is helping me to feel better everyday!

Thanks for stopping by & have yourself a wonderful Friday!
~Wendy

Easter Bunny Cards

 Hello & Happy Monday!

I hope you enjoyed a nice weekend!

We certainly had some wonky weather here....rain all day Saturday then on Sunday we had snow squalls with very gusty winds all day! It was crazy!

Today I am sharing the 2 Easter cards that Audrey requested for her 2 great granddaughters that are still celebrating their year of firsts. This will be their first Easter and she wanted a card for each one. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Easter Bunny, Sentiment was computer generated

Ink: Petal Pink, Fresh Freesia

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Fresh Freesia, Basic White, Dandy Designs DSP (retired SAB 23)

Accessories: Easter Bunny Punch, Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Fresh Freesia Ribbon & In Color Dots (retired), Petal Pink Milky Dots & Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These were so fun to make and, of course, the Easter Bunny Punch makes things very easy! 

Audrey was so happy with them! She really loves those 2 great granddaughters! I have yet to see a picture of them! 

Well, today I am off to get some house cleaning done. It has been weeks since i've done much because of not feeling good. Thankfully, that is all behind me and I can get some spring cleaning done!

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My thoughts today...

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