Peaceful Sympathy

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Can you believe we are halfway thru the week! 

Today I have a sympathy card to share since these are usually my biggest seller. This one is For Sale on my card rack and it uses mostly all retired products.

Card Details:

Stamps: Prayers & Promises (retired Million Dollar Achiever Set), Sunshine Vibes (retired)

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Whisper White Diecut Tag (retired), Peaceful Garden DSP

Accessories: Hues of Blue Flowers (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

My tag is from a sheet of Whisper White diecut tags that were out years ago! I found them in my stash when I was cleaning things out a few months ago. I had 2 sheets of Whisper White and 2 sheets of Very Vanilla that you will be seeing alot of in the coming weeks. They are perfect for a quick card!

******************************

My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Wildflower Sympathy Set

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

It's the start of the Memorial Day weekend it's looking to be a washout here.

That will allow me to get some crafting done since tomorrow Shawn will be away at a Tesla event. I hope whatever you have planned this weekend it is something fun!

Today I am sharing a set of sympathy cards made with the retired Wildly Flowering DSP that retired a year or so ago. The DSP has pretty floral patterns. I used a good bit of it but still have some left that I am working on using up. I paired this pretty paper with the Prayers & Promises stamp set that was available in the 2026 Spring Mini Catalog. If I'm not mistaken, I think it is a Million Dollar Achiever Set and I'm also not quite sure if this set has carried over or retired?

Card Details:

Stamps: Prayers & Promises (Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Early Espresso

Cardstock: Boho Blue (retired In Color), Moody Mauve (retired In Color), Wild Wheat (retired In Color), Early Espresso, Basic White, Wildly Flowering DSP (retired)

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Opaque Sparkle Dots (retired 2023-2025 In Color), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These have been placed on my card rack for sale. 

The inside says "So sorry for your loss".

**************************

My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Phrases & Frames

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Today I have a sympathy card to share and this time I am using something that is NOT retired. LOL The set I used is called Phrases & Frames from the new May-August Catalog. It is a Million Dollar Achiever Set that Susan Campfield created since earning her Million Dollar in sales! It's a lovely set with great sentiments & inside sentiments as well!

Card Details:

Stamps: Phrases & Frames

Ink: Calypso Coral

Cardstock: Crisp Cantaloupe (RETURNING New In Color), Calypso Coral, Basic White, Garden Walk DSP (retired 2023)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Crisp Cantaloupe In Color Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The strips of DSP were scraps that were in my package that I pulled out and I just used what was already cut. I found that the Crisp Cantaloupe matched this DSP nicely so I took the opportunity to use it! Thankfully I had a whole package of the Crisp Cantaloupe cardstock from when it was an In Color years ago. I have a pack of every In Color cardstock Stampin Up has ever had so I am always thrilled when they bring back an old color! YAY!

****************************

My thoughts today...

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

Prayers & Promises

 Hello & Happy Monday!

Hope you had a nice weekend!! 

It was rather chilly here even though we had some beautiful sunshine!

Today I have a sympathy card to share. This one uses a lovely set from the 2026 Stampin Up! Spring Mini Catalog called Prayers & Promises. I also paired it with some Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty DSP from the 2025-26 Stampin Up! Annual Catalog.

Card Details:

Stamps: Prayers & Promises (Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Basic White, Kintsugi Inspirations Specialty DSP

Accessories: Square Layering Framelits (retired), Inspiring Imperfections Dies, Joined Together 3D EF, Flower Accents, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Another card for my bin!

*******************************

My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Pretty Petals Sympathy

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Today is our last day of 70 degrees atleast for this week. Sunshine & 70's are my favorite! Yes, it was short lived this week but I know they will be back.

Today I have another Pretty Petals card to share! I adore this stamp set and even though it's no longer available to purchase it will be staying right on my stamp table with lots of other amazing sets!

Card Details:

Stamps: Heartfelt Hexagon (retired), Pretty Petals (retired Online Exclusives)

Ink: Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Basic White, The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby)

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Oval Layering Framelits (retired), White Ribbon (retired Online Exclusives), Brushed Brass Butterflies, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The patterned paper is from Hobby Lobby and is still available. I was just there last week and seen it was restocked. They have been bringing out some very pretty patterned papers so don't count them out!

********************************

My thoughts today...

Boy, do I ever look forward to my first sip of coffee each & every morning!

It's the favorite part of my day!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Pretty Petals Sympathy

Hello & Happy Sunday!

Today I am sharing a card I made some time ago using a bundle from the Online Exclusives. I feel like this set did not stick around long. I used the Pretty Petals bundle from last year.

Card Details:

Stamps: Pretty Petals (retired Online Exclusives), Something Fancy (retired sentiment)

Ink: Pretty Peacock, Flirty Flamingo

Cardstock: Flirty Flamingo, Pretty Peacock, Basic White

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Modern Herringbone 3D EF (retired Online Exclusives), Low Profile Gold Dots, Flirty Flamingo Ruched Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card was a case of a beautiful card that LeeAnn Greff made. It was the one that sold me on this bundle. I have made quite a few cards with this set since and wanted to share the one that caught my attention! Thanks LeeAnn!! 

***************************

My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

With Sympathy Set

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

We're in for a snow day today which is really odd since yesterday the sun was shining brightly and we got to almost 50 degrees! Hard to believe that it is gonna snow!

Anyways, I have a set of cards to share with you today that I made for Audrey's last order. She wanted a set of sympathy and this is what I made for her...

Card Details:

Stamps: Peaceful Moments (retired 2020)

Ink: Just Jade (retired In Color)

Cardstock: Just Jade (retired In Color), Blushing Bride (retired), Basic White, Abstract Beauty Specialty DSP (retired 2022)

Accessories: Butterfly Thinlits (retired 2015), Nested Essentials Dies, Beautiful Pattern EF (Online Exclusives), Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

*******************************

My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Stamp Day w/ Friends Card #2

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

Hope your staying warm!

I took a few days off from stamping to put together a new puzzle that I have had in my stash for awhile. I am about halfway thru it and let's hope this puzzle has all it's pieces! LOL 

I will share it here when I get it finished.

Today I am sharing card # 2 from my Stamp Day w/ Friends get together that I had one week ago today. I try to make a variety when the girls come over.

Card Details:

Stamps: Peace on Earth

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Basic White, Peaceful Garden DSP

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Misty Moonlight/Silver Ribbon, Hues of Blue Flowers, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The inside says "Thinking of you during this difficult time".

The Peace on Earth bundle is a great set loaded with some nice sentiments. 

I especially love the dies that go with it.

*************************

My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

A Touch of Ink

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

Hope that your weekend is off to a great start!

I am headed to my stamp table to work on some Fall card kits for my next Stamp Day w/ Friends get together. I promised some pretty Fall cards! You would never know that Fall is around the corner as hot & humid as it is outside. I always say the humidity feels heavy when we have dewpoints in the 70's. 

Anyways, today I am sharing the 2nd card from Thursday's Stamp Day w/ Friends get together. I always try to have a sympathy card made because we usually always need them at some point. This card I created a long time ago and finally decided to pull it out and make this with the girls. It uses an oldie but goodie set called A Touch of Ink.

Card Details:

Stamps: A Touch of Ink (retired SAB 2021), Woven Heirlooms (retired)

Ink: Misty Moonlight, Balmy Blue

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Balmy Blue, Basic White

Accessories: Tasteful Textiles 3D EF (retired), Stylish Shapes Dies, Square Layering Framelits (retired), Misty Moonlight In Color Enamel Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love these 2 color of blues together, so pretty!

This card came together in less than 10 minutes since I always have all the diecuts ready. All the girls have to do is stamp and adhere. 

************************************

My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by today & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Hope You Know

 Happy Saturday, Friends!

Sharing a quick card that I made recently using the retired Regal Flora Bundle that was available in the Stampin Up 2024 Holiday Mini Catalog. I'm not sure if this is still available on the Last Chance List but worth looking into!

Card Details:

Stamps: Hope You Know (retired), Regal Flora (retired)

Ink: Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat (retired In Color)

Cardstock: Wild Wheat (retired In Color), Basic White, Pretty Peacock, Regal Winter DSP (retired)

Accessories: Regal Flora Dies (retired), Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Exposed Brick 3D EF, Low Profile Gold Dots (Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Wild Wheat is now retired but it was an odd color although it always looked great paired with another color. I purchased this suite of products last year but never really had much of a chance to ink it up. I have enjoyed pulling it out and playing with it recently. I also made a wedding card for Audrey with it the same day as I made this card. What a difference it makes when you change it out to soft, pastel colors!

Today my hubby is out fishing on the Juanita River for the day so I am taking advantage of it and planning the day at my stamp table. Audrey requested 2 more packs of cards using the Simply Zinnia Suite from last year. They are already started and need finished up before I can move on. We shall see what the day brings! LOL The weather is to be another 10+!

*****************************

My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy

Sending Heartfelt Sympathy

Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

I hope that you had a chance to get out & enjoy the beautiful weather we had over the weekend! It truly was a 10+ here in Pennsylvania! 

Today I am sharing card #3 from July's Stamp Day w/ Friends get together. This one was made using a variety of Stampin Up! products. Some are new, some are retired and those are the kind of cards I love to create! The girls love a variety of cards when they come to Stamp Day so I always try to have a sympathy card designed for them to make. This one I absolutely love!

Card Details:

Stamps: Sending Support (retired Online Exclusive), Country Flowers (sentiment inside), Painted Perennial (retired inside)

Ink: Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat (retired)

Cardstock: Pretty Peacock, Wild Wheat (retired), Basic White, Thoughtful Journey DSP

Accessories: Exposed Brick 3D EF, More Messages Die (Online Exclusives), Everyday Arches Dies (Online Exclusives), Adhesive Backed Trio Sequins (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Again, I had everything diecut for the girls, all they had to do was stamp and adhere their cards together. This makes things go much quicker.

****************************

My thoughts today...

Thanks for visiting today & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Seasonal Sprays Sympathy

 Good Morning & Happy Monday, Friends!

Hope you all had a great weekend! 

Yesterday turned out to be rainy & dreary out so I spent most of the day at my stamp table playing with some Christmas cards! Yep, I know, way to early to be thinking of Christmas but I went to my stamp table thinking...what am I gonna make today?! I seen a Christmas card that inspired me so that was the route I took! LOL

So, I'm not sharing a Christmas card today but I am sharing a Sympathy card that I was inspired by from a very old (2000-2001) Stampin Up Annual Catalog. I pulled out the lovely (retired) Seasonal Sprays wood mounted stamp set and got busy!

Card Details:

Stamps: Seasonal Sprays (retired), Teeny Tiny Wishes (retired), Weathered Background Stamp (retired)

Ink: Night of Navy, Bordering Blue (retired)

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Bordering Blue (retired), Basic White, Gold Foil Paper

Accessories: Countryside Corners Dies (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Something Fancy Dies (retired), Gold Trim, Pressed Flowers Gold Dots, Glue Dots, Stampin Seal Adhesive

I love casing a card and changing things up to make it my own. I get so easily inspired by the catalog samples so always make sure to use your catalogs as a source of inspiration! I was also thrilled that I still have a good bit of Bordering Blue cardstock left & a very inky ink pad! It was a great day of stamping!

This card has been added to my bin of cards that I am working on. It's not often I have time for card making for myself but when I do I try to get cards made that I know are good sellers. I also like to take a variety of different cards and place them in a cello bag with envelopes and gift them to people. Audrey loves when I do that for her as a little Thank You. 

Anyways, I am back to my stamp table today for some inky fun!

I really need to get working on July 4th cards since that will be here before we know it!

***************************

My thoughts today...

If only this was true!

Thanks for stopping by & make it a great day!
~Wendy

With Sympathy, Card #2 @ Stamp Day

 Hello & Happy Thursday, Friends!

I am off to a late start this morning and then I have a 3pm dentist appointment for a cleaning this afternoon. Haven't even decided yet what to have for supper but Shawn was suggesting supper at the Franklin Street Social again. 

Today I have the 2nd card from last month's Stamp Day w/ Friends get together. This card was a quick and easy one since I had all the diecuts done for the girls. All they had to do was stamp and put it together. I chose to do a sympathy card because they like having a variety and unfortunately, it's an occasion we always need.

Card Details:

Stamps: Something Fancy

Ink: Misty Moonlight

Cardstock: Misty Moonlight, Basic White, Thoughtful Journey DSP

Accessories: In The Grove Dies, Everyday Details Dies, White Sequins, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The In The Grove Dies are amazing and diecuts so nicely! I must remember to use it more for masculine cards, too!

**********************************

My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy