Gift Bag for July

Hello & Happy Saturday!

Another hot & muggy day is on tap.

I'm sure i'm sounding like a broken record anymore!

I'm still hoping for a cool down so my ac can get a break,

Today I have the gift bags to share that I made for the girls to take their cards home in.

I make them every month and I also use them to deliver card orders in.

This months bag I used the Flowers for Every Season DSP.

No surprise there as you know how much I love it!

I bought 2 packs of it when the catalog came out in June and have used almost an entire pack so far!

Project Details:

Stamps: Waterfront

Ink: Magenta Madness

Cardstock: Magneta Madness, Just Jade, Whisper White, Flowers for Every Season DSP

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits, Doilies (retired), Bumble Bee Gingham Ribbon, Gilded Gold Gems, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Hard to believe it's been a week already since my Stamp Day w Friends!

We had such a great time and it's been wonderful to see my friends and laugh again!

3 weeks until the next one and i've got lots yet to do to prepare!

Guess these hot & humid days are good for something, right?!

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My thoughts today...

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

Decorated Gift Bags

Hello & Happy Saturday!

My hubby is working today which I was not real happy about since he's been working long days all this past week. We were going to paint our bedroom until they threw the monkey wrench into that plan. Guess it will wait until next weekend.

Since he is working I am going to make a pot of chili for supper and head off to my stamp table to play awhile.

Today I am sharing gift bags that I decorated for card orders.

I was working ahead last month when I knew we were going to be pretty busy with painting and I will say that having these bags already decorated, I can just grab one and fill it up with cards when I get a card order. My card lady just called me this week asking for cards so I was prepared!

Bag #1 Details:

Stamps: Painted Petals (retired)

Ink: Rose Red (retired)

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Rose Red (retired), Whisper White, Painted Blooms DSP (retired)

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits, Doilies (retired), Blackberry Bliss Satin Ribbon (retired), Faceted Dots (Blackberry Bliss) (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Bag #2 Details:

Stamps: Waterfront (sentiment)

Ink: Coastal Cabana

Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Best Year Ever DSP (SAB '15 retired)

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits, Doilies (retired), Crushed Curry Satin Ribbon (retired), Crushed Curry Enamel Hearts (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Both bags use all retired papers, stamps & embellishments.

I made a bunch of these so I will share the rest soon.

These are small gift bags that I picked up at Dollar Tree, 3 for $1.00! 

These are a great way to use up paper in your stash and make someone smile when you hand them a pretty decorated gift bag!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Relaxing at the Beach

Hello & Happy Wednesday!

We've had some really nice sunshine-y weather as of recent and it is making me feel like I need a trip to the beach in Freeport, Bahama's!

Shawn & I went there about 5 years ago to celebrate my birthday with his sister and some of my family (younger brother, sister in law and my oldest daughter).

It was the best vacation I think I ever had and i'd go again in a heartbeat!

So, I saw the challenge that The Paper Players issued this week and I just HAD to play along!

This was right up my alley!

As a little girl up into my early 40's we've always vacationed in Ocean City, Maryland.

I always say I was a beach baby! I have SO many memories of vacations there!

I have been dreaming about a trip to the beach the last few weeks but haven't gotten there yet.

Hopefully soon!

If you follow my blog, you will know I just posted a beach card the other day almost like this one!

I used alot of the same paper and elements but I think I love this one a bit more!

Just to sit in that comfy chair, feet in the sand, drink in my hand and gaze out over the ocean, well,

there I go dreaming again! LOL

Card Details:

Stamps: Waterfront, Beach Happy (retired)

Ink: Soft Suede, Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Wood Textures DSP (retired), Coastal Cabana DSP- Brights Collection (retired)

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits, Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Seasonal Layers Thinlits, Linen Thread, Glue Dot, Glittered Enamel Dot, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I had a fun time creating this card for The Paper Player's Challenge this week and I hope you enjoyed my card as much as I did! I think I hear the beach calling my name......

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My thoughts today....

Yes, indeed!

Thanks for visiting today & enjoy your day!
~Wendy

Bloom by Bloom

Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Hope your week is going well.

Today I have a pretty card to share that I made using the Bloom by Bloom stamp set!

I only ordered the stamp set and not the coordinating punches that go with it.

I also cracked open the Botanical Butterfly DSP that was part of the SaleABration offering this year.

Isn't that black & white Gingham paper striking?

Card Details:

Stamps: Bloom by Bloom, Waterfront (sentiment)

Ink: Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana, Memento Black

Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Botanical Butterfly DSP (SAB 19)

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Coastal Cabana Ribbon (Tea Room Suite), Rhinestones, Glue Dot, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Quick & easy card to create!

It's headed for the mailbox today!

#makeacardsendacard

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My thoughts today....

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

Waterfront HB

Hello & Happy Sunday!

Hope your all having a nice weekend!

Yesterday was a busy day with doggy day spa for the girls and then we ran some errands before the monsoon arrived. It rained pretty much all day! We needed it for the grass was brown and I know the gardens needed a good watering!

Yesterday was our 28th wedding anniversary and we spent most of the day just watching some movies and hanging out at home which was fine by me. 

So, today I have a card to share that we made at the last stamp get together.

I seen this card on Pinterest by Su Mohr and did a complete case of it.

The girls like the outdoorsy masculine cards so this one was a hit!

This was also a fun card to create using the retired Hearth & Home Thinlit die.

I borrowed the window die from my friend, Deb a few months ago to diecut them ahead of time.

We stamped our forest on the Whisper White cardstock using Crumb Cake, Old Olive and Daffodil Delight inks.

Card Details:

Stamps: Waterfront, Perennial Birthday

Ink: Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Wood Textures DSP

Accessories: Hearth & Home Thinlits (retired), Lg Oval Punch (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Stamping the forest looking out our windows was such a cool idea and the Wood Textures DSP adds so much to our card. If you do not have the Wood Textures DSP....you really need it!

Everyone's cards looked alittle bit different and that is the joy of using the Waterfront stamp set. 

It can create some great cards!

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My thoughts today....

That's all for now!

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy

Waterfront & Tuesday Morning Sketches

Hello & Happy Saturday!

Yesterday & today is not the best of days. 

Showery & clouds are in the forecast for most of our weekend.

This morning Shawn went for blood work and after that I am not sure what will be on the agenda.

It may end up being a lazy Saturday or maybe we'll go out and do some thrift shopping.

Yesterday I did sit a bit and created a card with the Tuesday Morning Sketches!

I have not participated in their challenges in awhile and I really need to get back at it because they have some amazing sketches!

Here is this week's sketch and my card....

This card was SO much fun to make!

Thanks Tuesday Morning Sketches for the perfect sketch! 

This card will be headed to Bradenton, Florida to a special guy that is just like son #2 to us.

Tim lived in Florida a couple years ago then moved to Indiana and is now back in Florida which he fell in love with the way of life there. He loves to go boating & fishing. He was married on the beach there so that is why I made a beachy style of card for him. His birthday is coming up in about 2 weeks so I was happy to get this made early and get it in the mail soon.

Card Details:

Stamps: Waterfront, We Must Celebrate (retired), Special Celebrations (inside)

Ink: Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Daffodil Delight, Balmy Blue

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Tutti Fruitti DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Crumb Cake Ribbon, Glue Dots, Banner Punch (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I really love the Waterfront stamp set!

It can create many different scenes from the mountains to the ocean! 

I love it!

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My thoughts today....

That's all for now!

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

Covered Notepads

Hello & Happy Sunday!

A cool and windy day is on tap here. Big change from yesterday!

Going to be a down day here. Yesterday we did alot, even got the AC's put back in for the big warm up that's to come this week. Kelsey & Shady are to come to visit this afternoon so Shady can play in the yard with Gigi & Bailee. 

Today I have 2 more covered notepads to share. 

These were made last week one day as I was trying to use up a few notepads I had lying around.

This notepad was made using many different things. Cardstock colors are Marina Mist & Soft Sky. The patterned paper is Crate Paper. The doily is Martha Stewart. Sentiment is one I picked up a

long time ago at AC Moore and there is no sticker on it. 

I really like the pretty colors of this one!

This notepad was made with Stampin Up's Tutti Fruitti DSP. The sentiment is from the Waterfront stamp set. The diecut leaf and piece under the sentiment are from the Flourish Thinlits. Lastly I added some clear rhinestones and a Real Red Taffeta bow.

I still have 2 more notepads on my shelf in my stamp room that I will fancy up soon!

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My thoughts today...

That's all for now!

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

Waterfront HB Card #2

Good Morning & Happy Saturday!

I know I am sounding like a broken record again today but guess what??

It's another rainy, dreary and VERY foggy morning here!

Last evening we made a quick trip to southern Lancaster County and it took us double the time to get there and back with it being so foggy. Could barely see a foot in front of us and then with it raining, it was tough keeping an eye out for the horse & buggies! 

I was very relieved to get back home and off the road!

Today we are headed to Baltimore to IKEA!

Sadly, I am not looking to buy anything for myself or my craft room.

This trip is for Ryan. He ordered some stuff and we are just picking it up for him.

Later our car goes in to Toyota for an oil change and then we are going out to supper at one of our favorite places! 

Today I have my 2nd card that was made for the 2 priests.

These were difficult to make but with the help of the comments I received, I just decided to make another card with the Waterfront stamp set. It gives a nice peaceful feeling and that is what I was going for.

This one used no DSP and I went with an embossing folder from Tim Holtz.

I kept everything in neutral colors.

Card Details:

Stamps: Waterfront, You're Inspiring (sentiment)

Ink: Marina Mist, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Always Artichoke

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Accessories: Tim Holtz EF, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Square Layering Framelits, Always Artichoke Ribbon, Glue Dots, 2 Sided Tape

I have loved using this new stamp set.

I cannot wait to use it for a beachy type card once summer gets here but I am not rushing it!

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My thoughts today....

Again!

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Waterfront HB

Good Morning & Happy Friday!

Yep, it's another rainy, dreary morning here in south central PA.

It's a great day if your a duck! 

Actually I will take the rain over snow any day and our temps are above freezing!

So, today I have a card to share that was made for my customer.

She asked for 2 Birthday cards for her priests.

Oh BOY....I am struggling with this one! 

My one friend suggested something with this Waterfront set and since my set has not yet seen ink, here goes my first try with it!

My thought for this was something peaceful & tranquil for a priest. 

What do you think?

If anyone has any suggestions please drop me a comment. I still have one more to make and not sure if I should make another go at a card like this or something different.

Comments welcomed!

Card Details:

Stamps: Waterfront, Guy Greetings

Ink: Tranquil Tide, Night of Navy, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry

Cardstock: Night of Navy, Very Vanilla, Tranquil Tide, True Gentlemen DSP

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Square Layering Framelits, Oval Layering Framelits, Decorative Dots EF (retired), Night of Navy Enamel Dot, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This was my first time using this set.
It took a few trial & errors to get it right and I love the final outcome!
The Waterfront stamp set is a million dollar achiever stamp set that was created by Connie Heisey.

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My thoughts today...

That is all for now!

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day...even if it is raining!
~Wendy