Speedy Recovery

 Good Morning & Happy Wednesday!

Waking up to a beautiful morning here in Pennsylvania but a bit on the cold side.

I guess that is why I ended up turning the heat back on. 60's later today and mid 80's the next 2 days....crazy isn't it?

Today is the last episode of season 3 of The Mandalorian on Disney+ which Shawn & I have been watching each week. It's all related to Star Wars which I have never been a fan of nor understood but I do like watching this show for some reason. Anyone else watch this?

Yesterday I got to my stamp table and was there until late afternoon getting my projects crossed off my list. I made a big pan of lasagna for last night's supper and most likely will freeze the other half for another day. It was so good! First I made it in a long while.

Today I have more things on my list to cross off at my stamp table but before I get there I wanted to share the 2nd card from my recent Stamp Day w/ Friends get together. This was a request from Deb for some Get Well cards. I'm always happy to create them when they ask!

Card Details:

Stamps: Speedy Recovery

Ink: Garden Green, Crushed Curry

Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Basic White, Tea Boutique DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Teacup Dies, Timeworn Type 3D EF, Glossy Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I started with the Tea Boutique DSP and this lemon print. I had scraps in my pack that I decided to use up which compliments my tea cup perfectly! The girls loved this one, too! It was quick & easy to put together. The inside says "Feel Better, Friend".

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & make it a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Thank You Cards

Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!!

Hope your day is off to a great start!

Today I have a set of Thank You cards to share that I made for my card lady.

She wanted a pack of Thank You and this is what I made for her...

Card Details:

Stamps: Something Fancy

Ink: Fresh Freesia

Cardstock: Fresh Freesia, Petal Pink, Basic White, Dandy Designs DSP (SAB 23)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits, Timeworn Type 3D EF, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love how these turned out and those pretty colors are great for spring or summer!

My strips of DSP measure 1 X 4 1/4 and this layout displays off each of those pretty papers beautifully!

I added a bit of texture by using the Timeworn Type 3D EF under them on the Basic White panel.

Lastly, I added some sparkle with using some clear Rhinestones.

When it comes to making cards for her I am always looking for a great sketch and one that allows me to showcase our pretty papers. This one works great for just that!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Beauty of the Season

 Good Morning & Happy Wednesday!

Yesterday was a very dreary, rainy day and today is looking like much of the same.

I don't have much to do today so I may try to let my hands rest.

I'm all ready for my Stamp Day w/ Friends get together on Saturday other than getting my table ready which I will do on Friday. My Christmas treats need to be priced yet which I may do today and get that out of the way. Once Saturday is over I can then concentrate on Christmas! 

I finished up Audrey's card order yesterday, too!

She requested 3 packs of Christmas cards including the set I am sharing today using a retired set called Beauty of the Season from 2014. She wanted a set with a cardinal.

Card Details:

Stamps: Beauty of the Season (retired), Framed & Festive

Ink: Memento Black, Cherry Cobbler, Stampin Blends - Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Smoky Slate

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Basic White

Accessories: Timeworn Type 3D EF, Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Scalloped Contour Dies, Tailor Made Tags Dies, Stamparatus, Linen Thread, Holiday Rhinestones (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I used my Stamparatus to stamp my cardinal image because it is a big image and on my first try without the Stamparatus I missed the whole middle section. The Stamparatus is wonderful for that! I am finding myself using this tool more & more!

Coloring of this image isn't too bad but my hands don't like it.

Everything on this card is adhered flat except for my tag with the Merry Christmas on it.

I looked for some Cherry Cobbler Ribbon to put on my tag that was not bulky and had no luck. I used the Linen Thread which gives this a nice country feel and certainly does not bulk up my card. Lastly, I pulled out the Holiday Rhinestones (which were just on the Clearance Rack) and I used 2 Cherry Cobbler on my card for a bit of sparkle!

Again, I mixed old & new products which I always say is like breathing new life into those retired stamps! If you have them, use them!

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My thoughts today...

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

Gorgeous Leaves Thank You

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving day!

It was so busy here that I forgot to come back to update on Friday!

Kelsey & Shady came over right before the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade started so we had a chance to sit & watch together.

Then the dog show came on right after which is always fun to watch.

Of course, we all have our picks as to who should be the "best in show"!

They were all beautiful dogs, weren't they?!

We ate dinner just shortly after the dog show started then we got everything cleaned up. We all took a quick nap, walked the 3 dogs around the yard then tore out all things Christmas! I worked on putting things in there spots for as long as my feet would take it. Kelsey helped a good bit decorating my kitchen. Shawn, well, he just brought the totes up from the basement and watched. LOL

Yesterday we finished up which took just about all day!

The tree is up & decorated and all the ceramic Christmas trees are out.

This year I hung small wreaths on my kitchen cabinets which I have never done before and it looks so nice! I am glad it's done!

Today I am sharing a set of cards I made for my card lady and forgot to share them here. She loves her Thank You cards!

I thought I had already shared these but I could not find them.

These were perfect for the Fall season.

Card Details:

Stamps: Inspired Thoughts, Gorgeous Leaves

Ink: Crumb Cake, Rich Razzleberry, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Rich Razzleberry, Basic White, Plaid Tidings DSP (retired)

Accessories: Timeworn Type 3D EF, Circle Layering Framelits, Intricate Leaves Dies, Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Gold Metallic Pearls, Gold Twine, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Today I am doing laundry and I need to pop out to grab a few groceries for the week. Ryan's birthday is this coming week so I need to get a card made for him.

I kept asking what he wanted for his birthday and he said nothing.

I will put money in a card so he can shop for himself when he wants something!

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My thoughts today...

So true!

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

Pretty Pumpkins Card

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

Boy, did it ever rain yesterday!

It poured pretty much all day and the winds were just as bad!

Today is foggy, cloudy and still spritzing out. I am off for a haircut at noon then gotta grab a few things at the store. Other than that not much else is on the agenda.

I stamped most of the afternoon yesterday working ahead on Christmas treats.

Our local Giant grocery store had Christmas candy out already so I grabbed a few bags to get started. I am trying to work ahead while I have no card orders.

I am sharing a pretty card made for Thanksgiving.

I know, we are 1 day away from Halloween but as a crafter I need to move on to the next holiday so I don't get too far behind. I find if I work ahead I am not sitting at my stamp table the day before Christmas working on things. 

Anyways, this card today is made using the Pretty Pumpkins Bundle.

It's gorgeous!

I told you I was hooked on this style of card and that there will be more in the future! LOL

Card Details:

Stamps: Pretty Pumpkins, Banner Year

Ink: Memento Black, Pumpkin Pie, Stampin Blends- Granny Apple Green & Pumpkin Pie

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Basic White, Regals DSP- Pumpkin Pie

Accessories: Detailed Pumpkins Dies, Circle Layering Framelits, Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Timeworn Type 3D EF, Gold Twine, Gold Rhinestones (Michael's), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The more I use this bundle the more I really like it!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Thanksgiving Card Set

 Hello & Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a lovely weekend!

 Friday I took the day for myself to work on a 1000 piece puzzle!

Kelsey & Shady came over and we got it started.

We had a good time bonding over putting a puzzle together!

Here is the puzzle...

I picked at it all weekend and finished it before the sun came up Sunday morning!

Sunday was football day and we relaxed with the fireplace lit.

It got quite cool yesterday...I don't think our temps got out of the 50's with gusty winds. Burrrr! Fall has arrived! LOL

Today I am sharing a Thanksgiving card that I whipped up last week.

I know it's not even Halloween yet but I like to work ahead because I know my card lady will soon start giving me gigantic card orders. 

I have so much of this Painted Harvest DSP from a few years ago that it will probably take me a long time to use it up but isn't it so pretty?!

I paired it with a PSX stamp that is my trusty stand by, I use it all the time!

Card Details:

Stamps: PSX

Ink: Early Espresso

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Painted Harvest DSP (retired)

Accessories: Timeworn Type 3D EF, Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Natural Gold Ribbon (retired), Gold Rhinestones (Michaels), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This evening Shawn & I both have doctor appointments then supper out!

I will be happy when that's done!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Engagement Card

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

I finally got all my card kits ready for our next Stamp Day w Friends get together!

Later today I will get with my girls to set a date!

Today I am going to start a new puzzle Shawn bought me.

I was putting it off until all my work was done.

I love doing them! 

I did one about a month ago that was a toughie but I got it done!

Anyways, before I get started on that want to share a pretty card I made for my card lady last month. She requested an Engagement card for a young lady she knows that got engaged. 

The stamp I used on this I picked up over at L&L Stamps at my last trip there.

It was a used stamp that was sitting on the counter at the cash register and I asked if I could buy it. $2.95 and it was mine!

There is no manufacturer name on it but that did not matter, I loved the font on it!

I started with a Calypso Coral cardbase then a layer of Basic White.

I pulled out the dotted Calypso Coral paper from the retired Butterfly Bijou DSP.

Next I added a piece of Daffodil Delight cardstock that I diecut with the Stitched Rectangle Framelits then ran thru the Big Shot again with the Timeworn Type 3D EF. I ran another piece of the same DSP thru the Big Shot with the same dies as well. I added my sentiment panel that I diecut with the Circle Layering Framelits. Last, I diecut the butterflies from the Butterfly Bijou DSP using the Brilliant Wings Dies and attached them with Mini Dimensionals. Then I added a few rhinestones because why not?! LOL

Card Details:

Stamps: unknown sentiment

Ink: Calypso Coral

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Basic White, Daffodil Delight, Butterfly Bijou DSP (retired)

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits, Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Brilliant Wings Dies, Timeworn Type 3D EF, Rhinestones, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I loved how this turned out with those wonky panels and the texture that the embossing folder adds! Probably one of my absolute favorites!

Hope you liked my card as well?!

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My thoughts today...

We've had the dreary, cloudy & rainy weather since last week and finally....FINALLY we got sunshine today!

It's going to be a great day! Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Wendy

Less Trickin More Treatin

 Hello & Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a nice weekend!

I did since I was able to stamp both days!

Today I have a set of Halloween cards that I whipped up for on my card rack.

I like to usually make extra's card sets incase someone needs them.

You'd be surprised at how many will ask for them last minute!

This pack started with a Basic Black cardbase then a layer of Basic White that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Timeworn Type 3D EF. I really love the textured that is brings to any card!

Next I had some scarps of my Cute Halloween DSP left from other projects so I cut them down to fit my card and placed them on. The haunted house piece is cut 1/4 smaller than the Boo piece.

Next I stamped my sentiment from the Frightfully Cute stamp set in Basic Black Archival (this is a retired ink but I love how bold the ink is compared to the Memento Black). I stamped that onto a Circle Layering Framelits then added an Old Olive bat from the same stamp set. I diecut a Basic Black scalloped Circle to layer under my sentiment panel and adhered that directly to my card with Tombow.

Last, I added a Black & White Gingham Ribbon bow & a few rhinestones because you have to always have sparkle on a card! LOL

The inside (which I did not take a picture of) says "Happy Halloween to you"!

I hope you liked this set!

Card Details:

Stamps: Frightfully Cute

Ink: Basic Black Archival (retired), Old Olive

Cardstock: Basic Black, Basic White, Cute Halloween DSP

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits, Timeworn Type 3D EF, Black & White Gingham Ribbon, Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

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

Nature's Harvest Sympathy Set

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

It's finally football Sunday for us!

I know the season started last week and our Ravens played Monday Night Football but it was on too late and of course us old people are in bed by 9pm!

The Ravens are playing today so i'm thrilled to be able to see the whole game even though i'm 95% sure they are going to lose to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Anyways, I have one last set of cards to share that I made for my card lady.

This set was kind of a case of a beautiful card I got from my friend, Vicki Burdick.

She makes amazing cards and I wanted to try my hand at casing her but obviously her coloring is the best around and mine doesn't even compare! Anyways, thank you, Vicki, for your beautiful card and the inspiration for this set!

Card Details:

Stamps: Nature's Harvest, Inspired Thoughts

Ink: Memento Black, Merry Merlot, Daffodil Delight & Old Olive Stampin Blends

Cardstock: Merry Merlot, Basic White, Beauty of the Earth DSP

Accessories: Harvest Dies, Timeworn Type 3D EF, Oval Layering Framelits, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love this set of cards!

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My thoughts today...

YAY!!

Stay tuned tomorrow as I am going to start sharing my Halloween treats!

I'm so excited!

Thanks for stopping by & have an awesome day!
~Wendy

Apples & Pears, OH MY!

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

Hope your weekend is off to a great start!

We are up bright & early this morning as my dear hubby has to head in to work.

His work has mandated the vaccines and so many have not gotten them that they are walking off the job and quitting. They must be vaccinated by Nov. 1st or lose their jobs. He will most likely lose 3 of his guys. The one even went to see his lawyer to see what could be done about it. He has a bunch of great hard working guys that have been there many years but will not comply with the mandate. So now Shawn is busting his butt to keep things moving but after a week....I can see how tired & worn out he is. It's just never ending!

So, today I have one last set of apple cards to share with you!

As I went on a scavenger hunt to look for apple paper I found this pack of Tutti Fruitti from a few years ago and thought this would make a nice set of cards. Not only does it have red & green apples but pears, too! Luckily, I had enough to create this set of cards and use a mix of the patterns to coordinate with the colors in my apple DSP!

I started with a Real Red cardbase then a layer of Basic White that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Timeworn Type 3D EF. It's my new favorite! LOL

Then I cut all my DSP 2x3 and staggered them on my Basic White panel. I love this look as I think it's pleasing to the eye!

I then diecut some tags with Basic White cardstock using the Tailor Made Tags Dies (another favorite!) and stamped my sentiment on them in Real Red ink. The saying comes from the Pansy Patch stamp set. Lastly, I added a pretty sheer Real Red bow to each tag and added some Red Rhinestones for a bit of sparkle. I do believe these were my favorites from all the apple cards! I was very fond of the Real Red bows!

Card Details:

Stamps: Pansy Patch

Ink: Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Tutti Fruitti DSP (retired)

Accessories: Timeworn Type 3D EF, Tailor Made Tags Dies, Real Red Sheer Ribbon, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

And of course, my card lady loved them as well!

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My thoughts today...

That is all for me today!

Thanks for taking time out of your day to visit!

Have a nice weekend!

~Wendy