Holiday Gnome

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

It's a rainy morning here with clearing after lunch and then the humidity is to leave!

I was praying for a cool down.

Today I have a really cute card to show you made with the new gnome stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog.

Gnomes are not my thing and the only reason I got this bundle is because Shawn likes them.

Card Details:

Stamps: Kindest Gnomes, Very Best Occasions

Ink: Pacific Point

Cardstock: Pacific Point, Basic White, Storybook Gnomes DSP

Accessories: Gnomes Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Wonderful Snowflakes, White Glittered Ribbon, Fine Sparkle Gems, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The gnome and mushroom house were all diecut from the DSP which made this card come together quickly! It is pretty cute and hopefully those gnomes will grow on me over time!

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My thoughts today...

I'd be lost without my morning cup of coffee!

Thanks for stopping by & make it a terrific day!

~Wendy

Tis the Season

Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

It's been quite the week of running around and doing lots of grilling!

It's been nice having Shawn home but I find that I get way off of routine which I hate sometimes.  My house is screaming "clean me" as it's been a few weeks so you know come Monday what I will be doing!

Today I have a pretty Christmas card to share.

It's a mix of old & new which is something I love doing!

Card Details:

Stamps: Christmas to Remember, Peaceful Deer, Cottage Wreaths

Ink: Real Red, Old Olive

Cardstock: Real Red, Old Olive, Vellum, Trimming the Town DSP (retired)

Accessories: Seasonal Labels Dies, Country Wreath Dies, Red Rhinestones, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love how this one turned out!

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My thoughts today...

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

Merriest Moments

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

I hope your staying cool!

This week has been hot, hot, hot and you guessed it, my ac is running non stop!

Yesterday Shawn & I made a quick trip down to Maryland and hit storms/rain on the way home. I am hoping today to stay put at home and get some stamp work done!

Today I have another Christmas card to share that I made using the Merriest Moments Bundle.

It was a stamp set with coordinating Merriest Frames Hybrid Embossing Folder that came out in 2021. I did not get to use it much last year so I plan to put it to good use this holiday season!

Card Details:

Stamps: Merriest Moments

Ink: Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Seafoam

Cardstock: Rea; Red. Basic White, Vellum, Painted Christmas DSP

Accessories: Merriest Frames Hybrid Embossing Folder, Seasonal Layers Dies, Pretty Pillow Box Dies, Festive Pearls, Gold Shimmer Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

My paper seemed a bit busy so I diecut a layer of vellum with the Seasonal Labels Dies to tone it down a bit. Then I layered my flowers and leaves over that. My sentiment was stamped on a label from the Pretty Pillow Box Dies. I added some Festive Gold Pearls and a Gold Shimmer bow. 

You also may have noticed I have been decorating the inside of my Christmas cards this year! I have not been busy with making alot of cards for my card lady recently so I have been putting my time & thought into my holiday cards! 

Speaking of my card lady, Audrey....she will be having surgery tomorrow so if you would please say a little prayer for her. She is 91 years old and having surgery to remove melanoma cancer on her leg. I went to see her earlier this week and she seemed very upbeat and wanting to get it over with and get back home. She requested to NOT be hospitalized after it's over. She wants to come home the same day. Her daughter is a nurse and i'm sure she will be taking great care of her! She has a wonderful family support system so I know she is in good hands. It may be a few days before I get an update but she said she will call me next week with an update. In the meantime i'm sending her lots of prayers and I want to flood her with some cards to brighten her days as she heals.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Merry Christmas

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Today I have another Christmas card to share and this one was made with the Christmas Season stamp set.

Card Details:

Stamps: Christmas Season, Brightest Glow

Ink: Real Red, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Garden Green

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic White, Boughs of Holly DSP

Accessories: Seasonal Labels Dies, Wonderful Snowflakes, Gold/Vanilla Satin Ribbon, Glue Dots, Festive Pearls, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I was inspired by a card I saw in the 2022 July-December Mini Catalog for making this. It used a different stamp set that I do not have so I pulled out my very loved Christmas Season stamp set and got to work!

The Wonderful Snowflakes came out last year as well so I was thrilled to see them back in the catalog, too!

Today it is day 6 of Shawn being on vacation.

He went out for a bike ride yesterday morning which I kindly passed on.

 The last 2 times I went I ended up not feeling good afterwards. 

He rode 20 miles then came home and pulled my fridge & oven out and cleaned behind both! I'm so thankful he did that....they really needed it! 

Not sure what's on the agenda today but at some point I need to get to my stamp table to work on more cards for Christmas in July! 

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My thoughts today...

Sad but true!

I am not a fan of the AC but it's surely needed today!

Stay cool and have a great day!
~Wendy

Painted Christmas Gift Card Holder

 Good Morning & Happy Tuesday!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend!

I am back today with another Christmas in July card. 

This time it's a gift card holder!

This suite of products came out in last year's 2021 July-December Mini Catalog and I was head over heels in love with it! I can tell you that I have used it a ton and since it carried over into the 2022-2023 Stampin Up! Annual Catalog.....I will be using it even more!

I seriously think it's my all time favorite, ever!

Card Details:

Stamps: Christmas to Remember, Christmas Season

Ink: Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Soft Succulent

Cardstock: Soft Succulent, Crumb Cake, Basic White, Painted Christmas DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits, Seasonal Labels Dies, Soft Succulent In Color Jewels (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The slot on my card rack that was for Gift Card Holders was empty so I figured now I can get a head start on getting this kind of stuff made up before the craziness of the holidays get here! Gift Card Holders are a good seller for me!

This is the template that I use for most of my gift card holders...

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great week ahead!

~Wendy

Happy July 4th

 Good Morning & Happy Monday!

I am going to skip the Christmas card series today as it is a holiday here in the US.

Today we celebrate America and July 4th!

Kelsey & Shady are coming over for a cookout.

The weather is beautiful for a cookout today!

Last night was Red Lion's firework display and it was the first in a few years we sat out and watched them! Miss Bailee did not do so well as every time there was a loud boom she barked. I ended up putting her inside but left the blinds open that she could lay at the window and watch. That worked much better and she did not bark then. The weather was perfect for fireworks last night and we could see them from our front porch. Of course, I had to put on long pants and a sweat jacket because the mosquito's eat me alive. The fireworks lasted maybe 30 minutes but there were so many around the area that we setting them off. That always makes me alittle uneasy that someone's house will catch fire.

I said yesterday I would share my July 4th decorations but thought today in honor of the holiday that I would share them now.

Most of the stuff is Rae Dunn that i've picked up over the last several months at Home Goods, Marshall's & TJ Maxx stores. I need to pop out to grab a storage tote to pack it all up this week. I have some cute summer things to put out next! Kelsey said she is ready to decorate for Halloween! Ummmm, it's a bit toooo early for that! Downstairs in my stamp room/family room I am decorated with Bee's. Since my blog is named WeeBEEStampin Shawn thought it would be cool to decorate with bee things. I will grab a few pictures and share with you soon!

That is all for today!

Happy Birthday, America!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

I'll be back tomorrow with my Christmas in July series!

~Wendy

Christmas Cheer

 Good Morning & Happy Sunday!

I hope you having a great holiday weekend!

I got some stamp time in yesterday while it was grossly hot & humid outside.

Shawn was washing and waxing his new car! 

We now have 3 vehicles sitting in the driveway when only 1 of us drives.

I really think he missed his calling to be a car dealer in life! LOL

Today I have another card to share for my Christmas in July series!

This one is another favorite. It uses the Sweet Candy Cane Bundle.

Card Details:

Stamps: Sweet Candy Canes

Ink: Sweet Sorbet, Garden Green

Cardstock: Sweet Sorbet, Blushing Bride, Basic White, Sweetest Christmas DSP

Accessories: Seasonal Labels Dies, Candy Cane Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Wintry 3D EF, White Glittered Ribbon, Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I ordered this DSP and just love the prints & colors in it!

There are also Candy Cane prints that can be diecut out which is one thing I love that Stampin Up! does. The Candy Canes on this card were diecut out.

Tonight is Red Lion's fireworks show.

We usually do not watch them because Gigi was afraid of the loud booms, however, Bailee is not so we may try to sit on the front porch to watch. We have a clear view of them since they set them off at the high school which is close by!

I hope the mosquito's don't eat me alive! Hate those things!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Cottage Wreaths

 Good Morning & Happy Saturday, Everyone!

I hope your all having a safe & happy July 4th weekend here in the US!

We took Kelsey for some blood work first thing in the morning then decided to go do a little shopping. I got myself a new pocketbook that is much bigger than the one I have now. I may be able to fit the kitchen sink in it! LOL I am not usually one to carry a pocketbook but I am trying to do it more & more when we are out & about. We also hit the Home Goods, Marshall's & TJ Maxx stores. Kelsey found some Halloween Rae Dunn already. Shawn grabbed a Rae Dunn mug that says Grillin & Chillin because he is the grill master! I picked up a few decorations for the house once I take down all my patriotic things. I do have pictures of my July 4th stuff that I will share with you tomorrow.

Anyways, let's get to the next Christmas card to keep us cool while it's so muggy out!

This card uses a new stamp set that can be versatile with holidays or occasions called Cottage Wreaths. It was a set that was on my 1st preorder. I guess I am a sucker for wreaths as I grow older. It is on page 59 of the July-December Mini Catalog and there are a few samples of it throughout the catty as well.

Besides yesterday's Christmas Scottie stamp set, this one is my absolute favorite, too!

I used more of the Sweetest Christmas DSP and kept my wreath & ribbon the same colors as the paper. I stamped a wreath on the inside in the upper right hand corner just for interest.

I see so many people decorate the inside of their cards and I seldom do so I am just as pleased with the inside as I am the outside. The saying I used inside is from a new stamp set that has a variety of sayings in for all occasions called Very Best Occasions. It comes with a punch which I opted out of and just ordered the stamp set. 

That saying is so nice for Christmas!

Card Details:

Stamps: Cottage Wreaths, Very Best Occasions

Ink: Garden Green, Real Red

Cardstock: Garden Green, Basic White

Accessories: Seasonal Layers Dies, Country Wreaths Dies, Red Rhinestones, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Shawn is on vacation until July 11th.

We have no plans to go away but rather do a few things around the house.

Today he is tinkering with his car and I am going to my stamp table to work on some cards.

I guess you can say that I am hibernating from the heat!

Thanks for stopping by & stay cool!

~Wendy

Christmas in July!

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

Today is the first day of July and it kicks off my Christmas in July series where I will be sharing Christmas cards all month long! 

I know it's quite early to even be thinking of the holidays but now is the perfect time to get a head start on making our Christmas cards for December!

The Stampin Up! July-December Mini Catalog aka Holiday Mini goes live today!

It is filled with lots of fun goodies for Halloween, Fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

I had to order the new Christmas Scottie stamp set because it reminds me of Bailee.

Card Details:

Stamps: Christmas Scottie

Ink: Basic Black Archival (retired), Pool Party, Garden Green, Real Red

Cardstock: Pool Party, Basic White, Sweetest Christmas DSP

Accessories: Scottie Dog Punch, Stylish Shapes Dies, Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Flat Jingle Bell Trinkets, Pool Party Twine (retired), Glue Dots, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I have a feeling that this set will quickly go on backorder since it's so adorable!

Who doesn't love a cute little dog for Christmas?!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy