Hello Spring Card Set

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Our plans yesterday took a turn when we woke up early in the morning because Miss Bailee was sick. Shawn did not go fishing and I didn't really do much. As the day went on she started to feel better and started eating again. A neighbor gave her a treat on her walk Friday evening and I suspect that is what gave her the upset tummy. Her body does not handle high fat foods & treats like it once did thanks to the pancreatitis. So now we have to be very careful of what she gets to eat. Let's hope today is a better day!

Yesterday as I was sitting around I found a set of cards on my computer that I haven't shared here. Yes, it's all things retired but since we pay top dollar for our stamps, dies, paper & inks I am going to use what is in my stash.

Card Details:

Stamps: Circle of Spring (retired 2015)

Ink: Just Jade (retired In Color)

Cardstock: Basic White, Just Jade, Flowers for Every Season DSP (retired 2020)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Square Layering Framelits (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Magenta Madness Enamel Dots (retired In Color), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I am using up this package of DSP. Not much left but a few scraps and maybe 4 whole 6x6 sheets.  I really wanted to send these out for the start of spring this year but I missed the bus on that! There's always next year!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Flowering Rain Boots

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

We are in for a beautiful day and you know that means work for us!

We will be outside most of the day with power washing the porches, putting the summer furniture out and planting some flowers! My porches will finally look nice instead of cold & bare from the winter months!

Since it still is technically spring, I have a spring card to share today that I made for in my bin.

This one uses a long retired set called Flowering Rain Boots Bundle from 2023. I have had this set sitting on my Easter bin since then and today it finally saw ink! Yes, it took me 3 years to get it inky! Sad, I know! 

Card Details:

Stamps: Flowering Rain Boots (retired 2023)

Ink: Soft Succulent (retired In Color), Pumpkin Pie, Mango Melody (retired)

Cardstock: Mango Melody, Soft Succulent (retired In Color), Basic White, Flowering Fields DSP (retired)

Accessories: Flowering Rain Boots Dies (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Gold Sheer Ribbon, Loose Gold Sequins, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I know your probably asking why it took me so long to finally ink this beauty up but the truth is, Audrey keeps me so busy that I am usually spent once I have an order done for her that I don't feel like making cards for myself after that. Now that I cut back on taking card orders from her I am having time to play and make cards for myself! And you know I have so many sets that I never got the chance to ink up over the years so now is my time to enjoy them! This set is a winner in my book! I just love those boots! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Daffodil Birthday

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

It's been a hot week here in PA!

Thankfully, Shawn got our air conditioner put in which helped on some of those afternoons that heated up really fast. Miss Bailee did good but she did prefer to hang out down in the family room since it was much cooler there! I have been working most of the week to go thru my stamps, papers & embellishments and purge things. I have 9 boxes filled to the tops that I am getting ready to try and sell. 25 years worth of stuff that I simply just do not use anymore and I am hoping it goes to someone who will give it lots of love! 

My card that I am sharing today is in one of the bins that I keep my extra cards in. This one uses the much loved Daffodil Afternoon DSP that has been long retired. Audrey has always asked for daffodils every spring so there in nothing left of this paper pack other than a few scraps. I am pleased though to have used up a package of DSP because that hardly ever happens! LOL

Card Details:

Stamps: You're Inspiring (retired 2018)

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Mossy Meadow, Daffodil Afternoon DSP (retired)

Accessories: More Messages Dies (retired 2025 Online Exclusives), Distressed Tiles 3D EF (retired), Brushed Brass Butterflies (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Right now I am working my way thru some of my spring related papers to use them up. There was one pack that has been retired for many years (atleast 10 yrs) that I purchased 2 packs of back when it was available and then a friend came along last year and gifted me with another pack of it. I do believe that the pack she gifted me with will go into that one box to be purged. It's just way too much for me to ever use. More on that subject later!

Today I am working on cards for Audrey. It's a small order and shouldn't take too long!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

April 2026

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Today's post will be quick! LOL 

Usually on the 1st day of each month I share my calendar page for that month. 

Yesterday, I forgot....oppsie!

I love the one for April....so VERY springy!

Project Details:

Stamps: Reason to Celebrate

Ink: Azure Afternoon

Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Basic White, Shy Shamrock, Daffodil Delight, Easter Joy Specialty DSP

Accessories: Easter Basket Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Easter Assortment, Tombow Multipurpose  Liquid Glue

Yesterday, I noticed that my daffodils have finally opened!! They are just so beautiful and I love seeing that pop of color after a long, very cold winter! Happy Spring!!!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

More Easter Basket Idea's

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Today I am sharing 4 more Easter cards made with the much loved Easter Basket Bundle from the Stampin Up! 2026 Spring Mini Catalog! I just adore this bundle!

Card Details:

Stamps: Easter Basket, Linen Background (retired 2006)

Ink: Memento Black, Shy Shamrock, Daffodil Delight, Pretty in Pink, Balmy Blue, Stampin Blends-Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Daffodil Delight, Shay Shamrock. Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Shy Shamrock, Pretty in Pink, Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Basic White, Easter Joy Specialty DSP

Accessories: Easter Basket Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Easter Assortment, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

So much fun!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Sunny Days

 Hello & Happy Monday!

Going to be a warm one today but it comes with the threat of severe storms this evening then back to cold weather tomorrow for St. Patrick's Day. 

Today I have another spring card to share made using a stand alone stamp set from the Stampin Up! Online Exclusives, Seasonal Celebrations.

Card Details:

Stamps: Seasonal Celebrations (Online Exclusives), Storybook Life (retired Scrapbook Catalog 2025)

Ink: Garden Green, Daffodil Delight

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

Accessories: Basket Weave EF (retired), Textured Notes Dies (Online Exclusives), Brushed Brass Butterflies, Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Spring is in the air....atleast today it is! LOL

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Hello Spring

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

Hope your enjoying a nice weekend!

Today I am sharing a cute card using the new bundle from the Stampin Up! Spring Mini Catalog called Easter Basket. I have made many cards with this bundle so far and it is just lovely!

Card Details:

Stamps: Easter Basket

Ink: Memento Black, Shy Shamrock, Stampin Blends-Pecan Pie, Daffodil Delight, Pretty in Pink, Shy Shamrock, Balmy Blue, Pumpkin Pie

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Peach Pie, Pretty in Pink, Shy Shamrock, Basic White, Easter Joy Specialty DSP

Accessories: Easter Basket Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Easter Assortment, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Did I say how much I love this bundle?!

It's so much fun & so adorable!

You can't go wrong when making an Easter, Spring or possibly even a baby card!

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Thankful Garden Card Set

Hello & Happy Tuesday!

We have a wintry mix on our hands today! A little bit of snow, freezing rain & then a change over to all rain by noon. I plan to head to my stamp table for a bit to work on some Easter cards for my bin while we are having a yukky day! 

In the meantime, I am sharing a set of cards that I made with a bundle from the Online Exclusives, Thankful Garden.

Card Details:

Stamps: Thankful Garden (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Memento Black, Balmy Blue, Azure Afternoon, Blueberry Bushel, Garden Green

Cardstock: Blueberry Bushel, Basic White, Lovely Garden DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Thankful Garden Dies (Online Exclusives), Thankful Garden Decorative Masks (Online Exclusives), Blending Brushes, Blue Gems (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Can you tell I am anxious for spring! These flowers & the colors just bring a smile to my face! I left them blank for now but will add a sentiment if need be. These products are on the last chance list with some discounted prices while supplies last. I love this suite!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

 

Seasonal Celebrations

 Hello & Happy Monday!

Is it snowing where you are?

I am over winter!

Today I am thinking positive that spring will soon be here and my card reflects that!

I used a new set called Seasonal Celebrations from the Online Exclusives.

Card Details:

Stamps: Seasonal Celebrations (Online Exclusives), The Right Words

Ink: Garden Green, Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Basic White

Accessories: Textured Notes Dies (Online Exclusives), Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Eyelet 3D EF, Garden Green/White Ribbon, Brushed Brass Butterflies (Last Chance List), Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love this daffodil stamp! This set is full of fun images!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Happy Spring

Good Morning & Happy Saturday, Friends!

Today I have a sweet card to share that I made with the Storybook Friends suite.

Card Details:

Stamps: Storybook Friends

Ink: Calypso Coral

Cardstock: BoHo Blue, Calypso Coral, Basic White, Timeless Plaid DSP

Accessories: Storybook Friends Dies, Mixed Labels Dies (Online Exclusives), Stylish Shapes Dies, Antique Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The Timeless Plaid DSP is a great pack of 6x6 paper that could be used for a variety of occasions! And that sweet little bunny & butterfly is from the Storybook Memories DSP. They have 2 pages in the 12x12 pack that are punchouts which can make card making quick & simple! Spring is coming soon so I need to get some cards made to send out.

This morning I am headed out early to head over to L&L Stamps to pick up some supplies. I always love going there to shop and Lorene has SO much cool stuff. After that we have a few errands to run at CVS & Walmart. I may need a nap once we get home! LOL

Hope your day is calmer!

Oh, and don't forget to change your clocks before bedtime tonight! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

 

Looks Like Spring Dies

 Good Morning & Happy Tuesday!

I hope your day is off to a great start?!

Today I want to share a card I made for Audrey on her last order. She just requested something with daffodils and no sentiment. I was going to pull out my Daffodil Afternoon stamp set but then I remembered I ordered a small set of dies from Stampin Up. I think these were an add on to the Kits Collection. This set only has 4 dies in it but caught my eye because it diecut a cute little daffodil. So this is what I pulled out and used for her card...

Card Details:

Stamps: none

Ink: none

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Basic White, Gingham Gala DSP (retired)

Accessories: Fun Patterns EF (Online Exclusives), Looks Like Spring Dies, Daffodil Delight Enamel Dots, Organdy Ribbon (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

My pictures really did not do this card any justice but as always, Audrey loved it!

So, I did get my Easter cards all finished! Today I will be addressing them and getting them out for the mail. Hoping they arrive at their destination in time for Easter!

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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