Night Divine Set

 Hello & Happy Monday, Everyone!

Hope you had a nice weekend! 

It was a long but busy one for us and i'm glad that we are back to a normal schedule!

Today I am sharing a set of cards made with the O' Holy Night Suite of products from the 2023 Holiday Mini Catalog. I have had this suite since early August and could not wait to use it! This is the first set of cards I made with it...

Card Details:

Stamps: Night Divine, Christmas to Remember (retired sentiment)

Ink: Night of Navy

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Very Vanilla, Gold Foil Paper, Shining Brightly Specialty DSP

Accessories: Night Divine Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Seasonal Labels Dies (retired), Distressed Tiles 3D EF, Vanilla/Gold Ribbon, Adhesive Backed Star Trinkets, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I am sure these will not stay on my card rack very long...they are gorgeous!

Oh, and flat for easy mailing, too!

I'm so pleased with these and hope to play more with this set later this week!

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My thoughts today...

I love this time of year just because of all the pretty lights!

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

~Wendy

Tis the Season

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

Today is going to be a down day for me. 

I feel like I have been going 100 mph the last few days but the decorating is all done!

Shawn helped with carrying the ceramic Christmas trees up from the storage room which was a huge help. He said last night that everything looked so nice. 

Now we can sit back and enjoy all that hard work.

I have a pretty Christmas card to share with you that I made recently using 2 retired sets.

Card Details:

Stamps: Christmas Season (retired), Christmas to Remember (retired)

Ink: Real Red, Garden Green, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Sahara Sand (retired)

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

Accessories: Seasonal Labels Dies (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Gold Ribbon (Online Exclusives), Gold Swirls (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I used the Peaceful Prints DSP that was a SaleABRation offering a few years ago. I pulled out some scraps from my pack to create this card. This paper is some of the prettiest and I have alot of it to use up!

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My thoughts today...

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

Share A Milkshake SAS

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

I'm a bit off today as I spent all day in bed yesterday with what I thought was a stomach bug. Turned out I had a bad migraine. I don't get them very often and the last time I had one was a few years ago. My whole body aches this morning. Last evening Ryan gave me an Excedrin Migraine and that almost instantly took it away along with the nausea and sick in my belly feeling. At one point my belly was growling because it was hungry but I was afraid to eat and certainly did not want to get sick again. My dear sweet hubby ran out to McDonald's and got me a coke which always helps my upset belly. So, today is a new day and I am up having a small cup of coffee to make sure my belly can handle it then I will try some toast.

I do have 2 cards to share with you today that I made last weekend. These use the Share A Milkshake bundle and if you know me....milkshakes & ice cream are at the top of my list!

These cards were part of a Stamp A Stack that I took part in. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Share A Milkshake

Ink: Early Espresso, Mint Macaron, Petal Pink, Sweet Sorbet

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, Early Espresso, Basic White, Sweet Sorbet, Country Lane Floral DSP

Accessories: Share A Milkshake Dies, Seasonal Labels Dies, Gingham EF, Early Espresso Suede Ribbon, Elegant Faceted Dots, Adhesive Sheets, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These were so much fun to put together but lots of diecutting!

I'll share the other cards tomorrow so I hope you will stop back!

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My thoughts today...

I have a feeling that today is going to be a slow going kind of day because I don't want that headache to come back. Worst thing, ever!

Thanks for stopping by! Wishing you a great day ahead!

~Wendy

Share A Milkshake Explosion Card

 Good Morning & Happy Tuesday!

Yesterday was a nice day until late afternoon when the clouds rolled in bringing rain, sleet and some snow. In the end the rain won out but right before we headed to bed it poured. This morning it is foggy and misty out. I hope by later today the sun comes out!

Today I have another fun explosion card to share with you. This is the original card that Marisa from Kitchen Table Stamper made on her Facebook Live 2 weeks ago. She shares the PDF on how to create it and since I had some time on my hands I had to try it! And that is how my Two Tone Flora card was made last Thursday. This card is the same as hers except I did change a few things up. I used the Share A Milkshake Bundle! 

This is such a fun card to create and I am hoping to design one soon that the girls can make at Stamp Day!

Card Details:

Stamps: Share A Milkshake

Ink: Sweet Sorbet, Mint Macaron, Petal Pink, Early Espresso

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Mint Macaron, Basic White, Country Gingham DSP

Accessories: Share A Milkshake Dies, Seasonal Labels Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Meadow Dies, Gingham EF, Early Espresso Suede Ribbon, Linen Thread, Iridescent Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Not an easy card to photograph but it sure is fun!

It will surely bring a smile to the recipients face!

Well, today I have some house work to get finished up on so I better hop to it!

I'll be posting a bit late tomorrow as I have a dentist appointment 1st thing! Going to have a filling replaced and fitted for a new crown. I keep telling Shawn that I am going to have that million dollar smile before it's all said & done! LOL He walks away shaking his head...

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My thoughts today...

This pretty much sums it up!

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

Country Bouquet Card Set

 Good Morning & Happy Thursday, Everyone!

1 more day till the weekend!

It's a rainy day here which it seems like we've been getting alot of lately but it's better than snow & ice! I wanted to head to my stamp table but since my hands are bothering me I think I will find something else to do. There's always laundry, right?!

Today I am sharing another set of cards that were made for Audrey.

She requested something Valentine related but without a sentiment.

I pulled out the Country Bouquet Suite and got to work.

I apologize for the horrible pictures. It was a cloudy day that I took these which that does not matter since I am in the basement but my camera does not like the white cardbased cards. I tried my best to lighten them up without washing them out.

Card Details:

Stamps: Country Bouquet

Ink: Mint Macaron, Balmy Blue

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, Basic White, Country Floral Lane DSP

Accessories: Seasonal Labels Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Mint Macaron Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Waves Rhinestones (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Audrey sends hand written notes out to many people each month so I wanted to give her something with hearts on for Valentines Day and I do love the floral heart stamp in the set which was perfect for this kind of card. 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & make it a great day!

~Wendy

Seasonal Happy Birthday

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Today I am off to my stamp table again to work on some cards for Audrey. She called me 3 times yesterday in a panic because she needed more Christmas cards, a pack of sympathy and 2 engagement cards. I will try to get them made for her and delivered tonight. I am also picking up the Christmas treat baskets. I hope there isn't much left. 

I am sharing a pack of birthday cards that I made as part of her last order that was already delivered to her. She requested something seasonal for December so I pulled out some Painted Christmas DSP and whipped these up!

Card Details:

Stamps: Biggest Wish, Christmas Season

Ink: Evening Evergreen, Pear Pizzazz

Cardstock: Evening Evergreen, Pear Pizzazz, Real Red, Basic White, Painted Christmas DSP

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Seasonal Labels Dies, Red Rhinestones, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These came together pretty easily since I had most of the bits & pieces already diecut in my stamp case from other projects. I thought this paper worked well for the season and these could be used for either a man or a woman which is what she wanted. She loved them!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & make it a wonderful day!

And stay warm!

~Wendy

Illuminated Christmas Cards

 Good Morning & Happy Saturday!

I have a very busy day ahead so i'm gonna get right to it!

Today I am sharing a set of Christmas cards made for my card lady!

She requested a pack made using the 3 Kings and I know how much she adores the 3 Kings because she has ceramic figures of them sitting out in her house all year long. Since we have nothing current that has the 3 Kings in it I pulled out my retired Illuminated Christmas stamp set from a few years ago and got to work.

I did not get fancy with coloring them so I just stamped them with Cherry Cobbler ink and diecut them out with the Stylish Shapes Dies. I know I use those dies all the tie but I love the stitching on them!

I chose to use some Lights Aglow DSP that has sold out just recently. It is a beautiful pack of 6x6 paper that has Gold Foil throughout it and you know I am a sucker for anything with Gold Foil in it! I felt this particular sheet of DSP worked well with my 3 Kings and I added more pops of gold to my card to go with it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Illuminated Christmas (retired), Christmas to Remember

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Basic White, Gold Foil Paper, Lights Aglow DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits, Seasonal Labels Dies, Festive Pearls, Gold Shimmer Ribbon, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It's been awhile since I used Cherry Cobbler for anything and just love the richness the color brings to these Christmas cards along side that DSP!

Love how they turned out and I think Audrey will love them too!

So this morning Miss Bailee has a dog grooming appointment then later in the afternoon my girlfriends are coming over to make Christmas cards! I can't wait to see them!

I got the Christmas lights already lit and the Christmas music waiting to play! It's definitely cold enough to throw a log in the fireplace which I will do to add to the Christmas feel.

Shawn even picked up some Gingerbread decorated cupcakes yesterday at a local bakery close to his work! If I remember I will snap a picture of them and share tomorrow. 

Kelsey set up my hot chocolate bar for us and it looks so nice!

Then after we are done stamping I will be headed to Audrey's to drop off her card order and Christmas treats! Not sure I am gonna have enough steam to stay awake for tonight's Hallmark movie at 8pm but I will certainly give it a go! LOL

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Christmas Treat Box

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

I hope your all doing well.

It's been crazy busy here but I am seeing light at the end of the tunnel, finally!

Kelsey & Shady are all settled in and she is back to work.

Everything is all decorated now for Christmas and I made my way back to my stamp table this afternoon after my haircut.

It's also Ryan's 36th birthday today!

We are going to have ice cream cake this evening since it's his favorite!

I wanted to share a sweet treat that I whipped up for Christmas using the Stampin Up! Acetate Card Boxes that I think have retired because I could not find them in the Stampin Up! Annual Catalog. They hold the 4 1/4 X 5 1/2 inch cards.

I cut the boxes in half and added 5 of the Kit Kat Candy Bars then decorated...

Project Details:

Stamps: Christmas To Remember

Ink: Shaded Spruce

Cardstock: Basic White, Santa's Express DSP

Accessories: Seasonal Labels Dies, White Glittered Ribbon, Wonderful Snowflakes, Holiday Rhinestones (Shaded Spruce), Dimensionals

These turned out super cute and super easy to make!

I used 6 Acetate Card Boxes (cut in half) and 2 bags of Christmas Kit Kats.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Happy Halloween, Everyone!

 Good Morning & Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a great & relaxing weekend!

Can you believe today is Halloween already??

I feel like the last several months have passed me by since I was sick.

I have 2 more Halloween treats to share with you that I made back in August when the Halloween candy finally hit the shelves...

I have found that the Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins are a great seller and everyone loves them! For these I placed 2 of the small pumpkins in a Cello Bag and created my topper. I made 6 of these and sold 4. The last 2 are going to Shawn & Ryan for Halloween!

Project Details:

Stamps: Little Delights (retired)

Ink: Basic Black Archival (retired), Pumpkin Pie

Cardstock: Gorgeous Grape, Basic White, Celebrate Everything DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Frightful Tags Dies (retired), Gorgeous Grape Glittered Enamel Dots (retired), Cello Bags, Stapler, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Next is a cute box that I created using the Seasonal Layers Dies!

For these I diecut the front & back of the box using the Black & White DSP and then I added some Pumpkin Pie ink using a Blending Brush. I thought they turned out adorable!

My trick or treaters were stamped using the Stamparatus using Basic Black Archival ink.

The pumpkin Pie layer under the trick or treaters was embossed with the Cobwebs 3D EF that is retired. The cello bag inside the box has a mix of candy in it! Reese's PB Pumpkin. Hershey's Cookies & Cream Bar, Witch's Brew Kit Kat and a York Peppermint Patty!

I made 5 of these boxes and sold 4. The last one went to Kelsey!

Project Details:

Stamps: Scary Cute

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black Archival (retired)

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic White, Black & White DSP

Accessories: Seasonal Layers Dies, Scary Silhouettes Dies, Cobwebs 3D EF (retired), Stamparatus, Black Glittered Ribbon (retired), Black Twine, Black Matte Dots, Cello Bags, Blending Brushes, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

And that is a wrap for this Halloween 2022!

I hope if your out trick or treating this evening that you stay safe and have fun!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & Happy BOO from me to you!

~Wendy