Thoughtful Octopus

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

Hope your weekend is off to a great start!

It's going to be another summer feeling day here and my plan is to hibernate inside and get some closets cleaned out then maybe some stamp time.

The card I have to share with you today is such a fun one using the 2026 May Online Exclusive set called Thoughtful Octopus. I have had this set on my table for weeks and I finally got around to making some cards with it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Thoughtful Octopus (Online Exclusive)

Ink: Petal Pink, Flirty Flamingo

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Petal Pink, Basic White, Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Swirls of Magic EF (Online Exclusive), 1/2 Circle Punch, Petal Pink Low Profile Dots (retired Online Exclusive), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This cutie went out in the mail last week to a friend.

I hope it helps to lift her spirits.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay cool!

~Wendy

In Bloom Happy Birthday

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

Today I am sharing a pretty floral birthday card that I made a few weeks ago using a long retired bundle. I love the dies that coordinate with this set and use them quite a bit!

Card Details:

Stamps: In Bloom (retired 2020)

Ink: Night of Navy

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Rococo Rose (retired In Color), Seaside Spray, Petal Pink, Soft Seafoam, Old Olive, Basic White, Paper Blooms DSP (retired SAB 2021)

Accessories: Pierced Blooms Dies (retired 2020), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Another pretty card for the bin!

I have so much of this paper left...it will probably take me forever to use it up.

I started to make a set of cards and a matching card holder with it but I need to finish them up, hopefully soon!  You know the saying.....so many projects and not enough time to finish them! That is my dilemma!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!
~Wendy

Happy Father's Day, DAD!

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there!

Today I have one last card to share with you that I made a while back. This is a simple & quick card using the Large Letters Framelits that are retired.

Card Details:

Stamps: none

Ink: none

Cardstock: Basic Beige, Bravo Burgundy (retired), My Mind's Eye-Classic Everyday Natural Cotton Paper Market Street

Accessories: Large Letters Framelits (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Twisted Rope 3D EF (retired), Rustic Metallic Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Wishing all the Dad's out there a wonderful, relaxing day!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Deer Father's Day

Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Today I am going back to sharing more Father's Day cards. 

I had a friend ask for some that are hunting & fishing related so I whipped this up for her. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Northwoods Rubber Stamps (deer), Make An Impression (sentiment)

Ink: Early Espresso, Pretty Peacock

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Pretty Peacock, Whisper White Tag Punchouts (retired), Country Woods DSP (retired), Plaid Tidings DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Linen Thread, Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love this card! I know my Dad would have loved it, too!

He was a hunter in his younger years and looked forward to deer season every Fall.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

 

Trusty Tools FD

Hello & Happy Sunday!

Hope your staying cool! Phew, it's a hot one here!

I have another Father's Day card to share today. I know your probably tired of seeing all these tool cards but I really wanted to put a dent in my DSP stash and build up my card stash. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Trusty Tools (retired)

Ink: Poppy Parade

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Trusty Toolbox DSP (retired SAB 24)

Accessories: Metal Plate 3D EF (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Silver Trim (retired Online Exclusives), Silver Festive Pearls (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

 

Tools for Dad

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Today I have a 2 more Father's Day cards to share.

I made some of these last year and and put in a bin. As I was going thru my cards I found them and thought they were worth a blog post!

Card Details:

Stamps: Heartfelt Hello's (retired SAB 24), Trusty Tools (retired 2026)

Ink: Lost Lagoon

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Trusty Toolbox DSP (retired SAB 24)

Accessories: Trusty Tools Dies (retired 2026), Nested Essentials Dies, Rustic Metallic Adhesive Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Card Details:

Stamps: Trusty Tools (retired 2026)

Ink: Lost Lagoon

Cardstock: Smoky Slate, Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Trusty Toolbox DSP (retired SAB 24)

Accessories: Trusty Tools Dies (retired 2026), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Hung Up Cute Clips (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue 

Such fun cards for a tool loving Dad!

It feels so good to get some use out of this stamp set & papers....even if it is all retired now. 

I bet I have 4 packs of this paper that I unloaded in my last stamp supply sale. I hope it went to someone who will get alot of use out of it!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Perennial Lavender Card Set

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

A rainy day is on tap here with some cooler temps! I won't complain about the rain since we really need it. Last evening we celebrated Kelsey's birthday with takeout Hibatchi. We decided to to do that instead of going out to eat since we were getting severe thunderstorms! 

Today I have a set of cards to share that will be going up for sale. I used up some Painted Lavender DSP and made a simple set of all occasion cards plus a matching composition notebook which I will package up in a clear acrylic card box.

Card Details:

Stamps: Sassy Salutations (retired 2012), Simply Said (retired 2026)

Ink: Shaded Spruce

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Shaded Spruce, Basic White, Painted Lavender DSP (retired 2026)

Accessories: Painted Lavender Dies (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Two Toned Sparkle Gems (retired Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I left the inside blank so that maybe someone would like to write their own message inside or I can always stamp something. It will be up the the buyers preference. 

These will come with envelopes and will mail flat since nothing is popped up.

I made several packages of all occasion cards that I am selling. If you ever see something your interested in please shoot me a comment or an email at blueyes966@outlook.com 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Magnolia Anniversary

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

We are in for another scorcher today! Blah! 

I'm all for warm weather but 90 +degrees and humidity....not my thing! I will be hibernating in the basement today!

Just sharing a quick card today that I made a few weeks ago.

Card Details:

Stamps: Northwoods Rubber Stamps

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Basic White, Magnolia Lane DSP (retired 2020)

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Memory Box Leaf Swirl Die, Petal Pink Ribbon (retired), Petal Pink Low Profile Dots (retired Online Exclusives), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

My friend Carol sent me those leaf swirls years ago and I am down to 1 left in my stash. I always loved that diecut! Thanks Carol!! 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~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

90th HB

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

Yesterday Shawn was home from work with a cold so I did not get much done yesterday. Today I have some chores to do then maybe head to my stamp table a bit.

My last order to Audrey included the card that I am sharing with you today. One of her friends was turning 90 and this friend loves strawberries. She asked that the card have the 90th on and some strawberries...

Card Details:

Stamps:  Birthday Celebrations (retired)

Ink: Poppy Parade

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Wisteria Wonder (retired), Lucky Limeade (retired), Pretty in Pink, Basic White, Berry Blossoms DSP (retired)

Accessories: Made With Sweetness Dies (Online Exclusives), Playful Alphabet (retired), Happy Birthday Thinlit (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This piece of paper was in a folder that I have scraps of Stampin Up! DSP in. I have no idea where it came from but I never bought the package. I was saving it for that perfect project and Audrey's card was it!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Let's Celebrate!!

Hello & Happy Sunday!

Our Sunday is off to a cloudy start. I hope the sun makes an appearance later!

Yesterday I spent several hours at my stamp table and I covered 5 spiral bound notebooks. They all turned out so cute...I can't wait to share them here soon! 

Today I have a wine related card to show you. This card was made about a year ago and is on my card rack.

Card Details:

Stamps: Stamps Happen (Wine Bottle & Glass), Cheers & Sips (retired Online Exclusives 2025)

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Memento Black, Stampin Blends-Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow & Crumb Cake

Cardstock: Blackberry Bliss, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Basic White, Regal Winter DSP (retired 2024)

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Mixed Labels Dies (retired Online Exclusives 2025), Scalloped Contour Dies (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Glass & Gardens EF (retired Online Exclusives 2025), Crumb Cake Twine, Purple Shimmer Dots, Glue Dots, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I've had this Wine Bottle & Glass stamp in my collection for a very long time and I enjoy coloring that image because it's so easy!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

 

Make A Wish

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

We are finally getting some nice weather atleast for now! 

By the end of the week it's to go back to being cooler and I hope that they do not start with the "S" word! We got the clocks changed forward for spring so let's hope spring is here to stay!

Today I am sharing a fun birthday card that I made with a really old set called Party Wishes. I honestly do not think I ever used it before. I am taking a break from buying anything new right now since I have SO much in my stash. I keep all my stamp sets in an organized fashion so I know where to find things. As I was going thru my birthday sets I found this set in the very back. I think it's high time for it to see some ink!

Card Details:

Stamps: Party Wishes (retired 2016)

Ink: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Mint Macaron (retired), Stampin Write Basic Black Marker

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Mint Macaron, Basic White, It's My Party DSP (retired 2016)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Scalloped Contour Dies (retired), Mint Macaron Ribbon (retired), It's My Party Enamel Dots (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This was a fun one to ink up and create with!

Hope you like my card!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!!

~Wendy