Celebrate July 4th

 Happy Wednesday, Everyone!

Just a quick post today then I have a list a mile long of things I need to get done today!

Over the weekend I sat and made a pack of July 4th cards and had a few leftover pieces of patterned paper that came from Hobby Lobby, so I made 4 extra cards for myself. I loved how these turned out and hope you will too!

Card Details:

Stamps: Light the Sky (retired)

Ink: Blueberry Bushel, Real Red

Cardstock: Blueberry Bushel, Real Red, Basic White, The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby)

Accessories: Stitched Stars Dies (retired), Starstruck EF (retired SAB 25), Give It A Whirl Dies (retired), Rhinestones, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I would have made more if I had more of the patterned paper.

I usually try to make cards to send out for the July 4th holiday and so far this is the only ones I made this year. If time allows maybe today I can get a few more made! LOL

Hard to believe we are nearing the end of June already and next Friday is July 4th! It only time would slow down just a little!!!

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My thoughts today...

Do you make cards for the July 4th holiday?

That's all I have for today!

Thanks for taking a bit of time out of your day to visit!

Have a great day & stay cool!

~Wendy

Happy July 4th!

 Hello & Happy July 4th!

It's looking to maybe rain this afternoon which we could use!

Nothing much happening here today as Shawn is working and will have his holiday tomorrow.  Red Lion had their fireworks display last evening. Ryan & I watched from the front porch. They lasted maybe 25 minutes. Shawn & Bailee watched from the couch out the window and she did not bark this year. Usually the loud booms and she will bark. 

Today we are just going to do some burgers on the grill & fresh corn on the cob from a local farm stand. Can ya tell I am getting hungry! LOL

Here are the 2 different cards I made last week for July 4th. 

These are pretty straight forward. 

I picked up the patterned paper at Hobby Lobby. The stars are from the retired Stitched Stars Dies. I added a little clear Rhinestone to each star and popped it up with Dimensionals. I left the paper do all the work!

Enjoy your day!

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My thoughts today...

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

July 4th Little Debbies

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

It is another rainy morning here in south central PA but that's fine with me....my garden & flowers so desperately need it! We had a misty type of rain most of the day yesterday which is perfect for the garden. I seen rain for the next week so let's hope this makes up for the lack of water! 

Today I am sharing another sweet treat that I created using the Little Debbie Nutty Buddy Bars. I found these at the grocery store recently and since my family loves them I created a little box for them. This is what the box looks like if you are looking for them...

Since I created these to fit the Nutty Bars I wanted to share the measurements but I can't find them. I wrote them down as I was making them. If I find them I will make sure to post them. I hope I did not accidentally throw them away but I will look first thing when I get to my stamp table today.

ETA: I found the directions!

Cardstock measuring 5 x 5 3/8

With the 5 3/8 side at the top of your paper trimmer or Score Board score @

1/2, 1 5/8, 2 1/8, 3 1/4

Use the bone folder to get nice creases. The 1/2 panel is where you add the adhesive and attach to back of box.

Decorate & have fun!

I placed my Little Debbie Nutty Buddies inside before I adhered it to the back. They fit snuggly in this pouch.

If you make any of these please share them with me in the comments section.

I'd love to see them!

Project Details:

Stamps: God Bless America (retired), Papertreyink (retired sentiment)

Ink: Blueberry Bushel & Real Red Stampin Write Markers, Real Red

Cardstock: Blueberry Bushel, Basic White, Glorious Gingham DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Nested Essential Dies, Stitched Stars Dies (retired), Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The sweet treat just fits snug in these and slide out either end.

I wish Stampin Up! would give us another fun July 4th/Patriotic stamp set. It has been a few years since we've had one.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

July 4th Candy Bars

 Good Morning from a rainy PA!

Happy Thursday, Everyone!

We so desperately need the rain and yesterday it started around noontime and this morning it is still raining! YAY! The ground has got so dry that the dirt is cracking which is odd to see here. We've had a snowless winter (which I am not complaining) but snowfall is critical to the water levels. We are in a moderate drought and recently the county has asked people to start conserving water. This year I did not plant the amount of flowers I normally plant so I don't have as much to water. Because of the lack of heat & humidity so far this season my flowers are not looking all the greatest either. Hopefully the summer weather will soon kick in and perk my flowers up!

So today I have another sweet treat to share with you. The July 4th holiday is less that 2 weeks away and I do like to have some treats on hand. I know my elderly neighbors love treats! Recently I found the Hershey's Candy Bars at my local Giant grocery store and I purchased a pack. These are a white chocolate with sprinkles & pop rocks in them. Something different. I have not tried them so i'm not sure if they are good or not. I loved that the wrapper is was red, white & blue so I thought i'd give them a try!

For these I did not make my usual candy bar wrappers but just put a belly band around the middle of them. I wanted the decorated ends of the wrappers to be seen. I used a retired stamp set and a coordinating wheel that I unmounted from the wheel and added cushion to. It is now a very long stamp that I find I reach for more often and use. Do you remember the wheels? I use to have lots of ink cartridges for them but they have dried up over the years so unmounting the rubber was a good thing!

Project Details:

Stamps: Happy Fourth (retired)

Ink: Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Pacific Point (retired), Silver Foil Paper

Accessories: Stitched Stars Dies (retired), Tailor Made Tags Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Stars & Stripes Wheel (retired), Silver Metallic Stars (retired), Real Red Sheer Ribbon (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I don't make much in candy treats anymore but I do still enjoy making a few things here & there. I have one more July 4th treat to share with you tomorrow so I hope you will stop back!

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My thoughts today...

On rainy days I like to craft or sit out on the porch and watch it rain.

It kinda just depends on how warm it is or how crazy the rain is! LOL 

Today I will most likely continue my binge watching of Chesapeake Shores. I am getting ready to start Season 4. The last episode in Season 3 made me cry. *sigh*

Let me know your answer in the comments!

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy the rain!

~Wendy

Independence Day

 Happy Wednesday, Everyone!

I have a late post for you tonight!

I had an issue with my camera and could not get my pictures to transfer over to my laptop so I had to put it off until Shawn got in from work. Sometimes technology is just so dumb!

I have 2 cards to share that I made for the upcoming July 4th Holiday!

Card Details:

Stamps: Papertreyink

Ink: Pacific Point

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Real Red, Basic White

Accessories: Stitched Stars Dies (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Real Red Enamel Star (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Card Details:

Stamps: Papertreyink

Ink: Pacific Point

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Basic White, Real Red, The Paper Studio (patterned paper)

Accessories: Stitched Stars Dies (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Real Red Enamel Heart (retired), Red Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These cards are already addressed and headed out to the mail!

I'm cutting it close and really hope that they all make it to their destinations on Saturday!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

I'll be back tomorrow with a late update as I have a dentist appointment 1st thing!

~Wendy

July 4th Treats

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

I hope your enjoying your weekend!

It's to be a hot & humid one here so i'm going to pop out for a few groceries then hibernate inside to stay cool! Do you have any fun plans?

Since the July 4th holiday is a little over a week away I thought i'd share a few treats that I made up. I found the M&M's and the Dove Milk Chocolates at Walmart and the Red, White & Blue Rice Krispy Treats at Sam's Club.

M&M Sticks:

Stamps: Star Spangled Banner (retired)

Ink: Pacific Point

Cardstock: Pacific Point

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Silver Enamel Stars (retired), White Twine

July 4th Bags:

Stamps: Happy Fourth (retired)

Ink: Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Pacific Point, Basic White, Silver Foil Paper

Accessories: Stitched Stars Dies (retired), Tailor Made Tags Dies, Real Red Linen Ribbon (retired), Silver Enamel Stars (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I gave an M&M Stick to my card lady the last time I seen her.

She loves treats!

On July 1st I am thinking of revising my Christmas in July series!

I love making Christmas cards when there is not an added pressure of making them during the holiday season. I have gotten my Stampin Up! preorder for all things holiday and it will give me a chance to start using those new goodies! 

I hope you will still come back to visit!

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My thought's today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day no matter what you do!
~Wendy