Floral Notecards

 Good Morning & Happy Tuesday!

Welcome to a "Snow Day" here in PA! It has been snowing since noon time yesterday!

There isn't much on the ground, maybe 5 inches but it's to get very cold tonight and so this snow will most likely be sticking around a while. Tomorrow we are not to get out of the low 20's! Burrr!  I will happily be staying put in my stamp room finishing up my 2024 Calendars that I have put off long enough! I am 3/4 of the way done so there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Since it's a snowy day here I am going to share with you a much colorful set of cards that Audrey requested. She loves her notecards so she can use for any occasion that comes up. She likes them without a sentiment which I find tough sometimes. This set came pretty easy with the use of some retired Garden Walk DSP that just retired January 4th. I have almost a full pack that I decided to use and they turned out beautifully with a little help from a new SaleABRation set called Softly Sophisticated. 

Keeping them simple for easy mailing was easy for this set!

Do you see that interesting focal point?

That is part of a new bundle called Everyday Details. The dies in the set are worth there weight in gold....although I will admit....getting all those little pieces from the holes is a bit time consuming and what a mess! LOL Nonetheless, it gives an interesting focal point and that pretty floral image is from the Softly Sophisticated Bundle that is a SaleABRation offering this year! I cannot wait to play more with it soon! 

 Audrey loved these!

Card Details:

Stamps: Softly Sophisticated (SAB 24)

Ink: Garden Green, Flirty Flamingo

Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Garden Walk DSP (retired)

Accessories: Everyday Details Dies, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Such pretty florals on this snowy day!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy the snow!

~Wendy

Softly Stippled Card Set

 Hello & Happy Monday!

Hope you had a nice weekend!

It got really cold here which is why we pretty much hibernated all weekend!

Shawn had PT Saturday morning but that was it. This Friday he gets his injection so I hope that helps him....if not there might be more down the road.

Today I have a set of cards to share that I made for Audrey last week. She requested a pack of Thank You so I pulled out a new pack of paper that is a SaleABRation offering. I used Softly Stippled DSP and a number of different prints.

I'm not sure why I chose the darker colored papers from this pack when there are some beautiful prints. It's been cloudy, rainy & dreary here as of late so maybe that is why I went with the darker colors. I left the paper do all the work and just added the sentiment and called them done.

Card Details:

Stamps: Charming Sentiments (Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Pebbled Path

Cardstock: Pebbled Path, Calypso Coral, Basic White, Softly Stippled DSP (SAB 24)

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Wild Wheat In Color Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

With Sympathy

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

We've had so much rain in the last week that our sump pumps kicked on which I guess is a good thing. We have 3 of them in our basement and one is located right under our bedroom so when they go off we hear it. Last night is rained buckets again and Tuesday we are in for another weather event whether it be rain or snow, time will tell.

All went well at the dermatologist yesterday! 

I really like my doctor. I've been having a bit of an issue with my rosacea and breakouts on my nose, cheeks & forehead. So, he said let's change up your medication! I haven't picked up my meds from CVS yet but I will start it after that. Not sure what to expect as he said this medication can cause redness & irritation to start and i'm only to use it every other night for a week to start. I will go back to see him in May for a recheck. We got home from my appointment before the rain started so that was a plus!

Today I have a set of cards to share that was part of Audrey's card order this week.

She was in need of a pack of Sympathy so this is what I made for her. SaleABRation lasts until the end of February and this pack of paper is one of the offerings. With any order over $50 you can pick from several things and this Flight & Airy DSP is one of the offerings.

I love the colors and prints in it and thought this would work well for her Sympathy cards...

Card Details:

Stamps: Something Fancy

Ink: Boho Blue

Cardstock: Boho Blue, Basic White, Flight & Airy DSP (SAB 24)

Accessories: Deckled Circles Dies, Distressed Tiles 3D EF, Something Fancy Dies, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Lots of crankin thru the Stampin Cut & Emboss Machine but pleased with how these turned out and I love the texture from the embossing folder!

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My thoughts today...

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

Wanted to Say Dies

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

Today we are in for more rain later this evening and more 50 mph winds. Those winds always worry me since our neighbors yard is lined with a million trees that could easily end up on my house. Let's hope they don't get that bad. 

I have an appointment late this afternoon with the Dermatologist for a Psoriasis check up. Other than that no big plans this weekend. It's going to get pretty cold this weekend so I am hoping to get working on my 2024 Calendars even though we are almost halfway thru January. Like I said yesterday, I'm always late to the party! LOL

The card I have to share today is one that Audrey requested for a friend that was turning 80. I made this using the Wanted to Say Dies that are worth their weight in gold! Love that Stampin Up gave us an entire set of sentiment dies!

Card Details:

Stamps: none

Ink: none

Cardstock: Mossy Meadow, Wild Wheat, Garden Walk DSP (retired)

Accessories: Wanted to Say Dies, Alphabet A La Mode Dies, Wild Wheat Ribbon, Festive Pearls, Adhesive Sheets, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I wasn't crazy on the colors but I wanted to try using up some of the paper from the pack of Garden Walk DSP. In the end I did like how it turned out and Audrey loved it! I used the Adhesive Sheets when diecutting because it makes life so much easier! When using dies as thin as these you don't want to use liquid glue because it will always seep out and make a mess. I always forget that I even have the Adhesive Sheets until recently when I put the pack of it right beside the dies on my cart so when I reach for the dies I am reminded of the Adhesive Sheets and to use them. They always work like a charm!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a fabulous Friday!

~Wendy

Twisted Ribbon Technique

Good Morning & Happy Thursday!

Hope your week is going well. 

Yesterday I made my way to my stamp table to play a little with a new technique called Twisted Ribbon. Actually it's been around a while but I only just tried my hand at it. You know me, I am always late to the party on trying something new! I found a video tutorial from Terri Gaines whom is a Stampin Up demonstrator. Here is the link if your interested in trying this. 

Twisted Ribbon

Since Valentine's Day is coming I pulled out some retired Country Floral DSP from last year and tried my hand at the Twisted Ribbon Technique. It's pretty easy and definitely gives your card a different look. And also it's a great way to use up those 1/2 inch strips of paper!

Card Details:

Stamps: Country Bouquet

Ink: Balmy Blue, Mint Macaron (retired)

Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Balmy Blue, Country Floral DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Country Bouquet Punch, Simply Score Board, Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins (retired), Dimensionals, Stampin Seal Adhesive

This was my first try so I hope to make more soon!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Congratulations

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Yesterday we had some wild weather and I mean wild!

It poured pretty much all day and then add in 50 mph winds! Every window in my house was soaked on the outside! Miss Bailee wasn't too sure what to make of it. 

I got Audrey's card order all ready for delivery so I called her to see when would be a good time to get them to her. Her week was pretty much booked up so, of course, we went in the rain last evening. We hit 2 road closures due to wires being down but got there safely. She was so pleased and thanked me several times that we braved the weather to get them to her. The card I am sharing today is one of the cards that was included in her order. She asked for something with a cross on for one of the priests at her church that was celebrating 20 years. This is what I made for her...

Card Details:

Stamps: Something Fancy

Ink: Lost Lagoon

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Pool Party, Basic White, Inked Botanicals DSP

Accessories: Crosses of Hope Framelits (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Something Fancy Dies, Opaque Faceted Gems (SaleABRation 2024), Mini Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I was so pleased with how this one turned out and I never get tired of using that cross die, it's beautiful! The colors are so pretty together, too!

Not much happening on my agenda today and let's hope the weather is a bit calmer. 

I may hit the stamp table to try a new technique called Twisted Ribbon. I saw it last year and never got around to trying it. If I get a card made with it I will share it here tomorrow!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day ahead!

~Wendy

Beautiful Balloons Birthday Set

 Hello & Happy Monday!

I hope you had a nice weekend! 

I got some stamp time in yesterday to work on Audrey's card order. She requested a pack of birthday cards so I pulled out the Beautiful Balloons Bundle. Perfect for anyone's birthday, right?

Card Details:

Stamps: Birthday Balloons

Ink: Might of Navy, Azure Afternoon

Cardstock: Azure Afternoon, Night of Navy, Basic White, Bright & Beautiful DSP

Accessories: Beautiful Balloon Dies, White Twine, Waves Rhinestones (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

She requested birthday cards that could be used for a man or a woman and I think these will work well for both. I love the balloons in this set and the different patterns in the DSP.

Today Shawn goes back to work after a week off for vacation. 

He did a couple therapy sessions and helped me a great deal with packing up Christmas for another year! I'm sure the house is going to be quiet and I have a few more cards to make for Audrey's order that I hope to finish up today! Fingers crossed!

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My thoughts today...

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

Customer Thank You Cards

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Everyone!

I hope your weekend is off to a great start!

They are calling for a mix bag of weather here today....snow then a change over to rain.

I have to pop out this morning for a quick haircut then back home hopefully before the snow starts! 

Yesterday I found some time to get to my stamp table to work on rearranging things and pulling out some new things. Thursday was the start of the 2024 Spring Mini Catalog and I had a few orders from customers to place for them. I then needed to work on some Thank You cards to send to my customers and I always send them their printed receipts so they know what they ordered. I pulled out a new suite of products called Perennial Lavender and made a few quick cards which are going out in the mail today! 

Card Details:

Stamps: Perennial Postage, Painted Lavender

Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather

Cardstock: Gorgeous Grape, Crumb Cake, Basic White, Perennial Lavender DSP

Accessories: Perennial Postage Dies, Painted Lavender Dies, Gorgeous Grape Ribbon (retired), Paper Butterfly Accents, Purple Fine Shimmer Gems, Blending Brushes, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This suite is absolutely gorgeous from the pretty stamps to the beautiful DSP!

The Paper Butterfly Accents are a nice embellishment as is the Purple Fine Shimmer Gems!

Gorgeous Grape is one color I hardly ever reach for so this suite will help me to use more of it. The Paper Butterfly Accents come in a white cardstock and I used a Blending Brush with Highland Heather ink to brush color on it. So quick & easy!

I was a little rusty getting back to stamping and putting a card together. These took about 45 minutes to finish up. I wrote a personal note inside each card and put their order receipt inside with a little gift as a Thank You! I try to do that with each order I get as I want my customers to know I appreciate them & their support!

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My thoughts today...

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

December HB Card Set

 Good Morning & Happy Wednesday!

Today I need to get the bathrooms cleaned and then I will be done for the week!

I usually don't like to clean when Shawn is off but I need to get this done since all the Christmas stuff is tucked away till next year! He has a PT appt at noon today. I hope it goes well for him. Still no call for the injection yet.

Today I want to share a set of cards that I made in December for Audrey. 
She requested a pack of birthday cards with something seasonal.

I pulled out my unloved pack of Garden Walk DSP that will be retiring tomorrow.

I kept these simple...

Card Details:

Stamps: unknown sentiment

Ink: Pretty Peacock

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Pretty Peacock, Basic White, Garden Walk DSP

Accessories: Oval Layering Framelits, Basics 3D EF (Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Another set that was quick & easy to whip up for her.

The Garden Walk DSP has such pretty prints & patterns in it. 

I have not used much of it this season but I will try to make some pretty cards in the future with it!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy

Fragrant Trees Birthday

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Today I am sharing a card made with a big background stamp that was in the Holiday Mini but has carried over. It is called Fragrant Trees Background. I only recently had a chance to ink it up and this is what I made with it...

Card Details:

Stamps: Fragrant Trees, Throughout the Year

Ink: Garden Green

Cardstock: Garden Green, Basic White

Accessories: Something Fancy Dies, Ribbon from my stash, Glue Dot, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This was literally a 10 minute card from start to finish and one that will mail flat!

Yesterday we got all the ceramic trees in the family room packed up for another year. Kelsey & Shady came over for supper then once I had the dishes washed I went back downstairs and cleaned up and put the normal stuff back out. Today I am going to strip beds and get sheets & quilts washed. Shawn is still doing his exercises and will go back tomorrow for his next PT session. Still haven't gotten a call to set up his epidural injection yet. Hope that happens sometime this week. 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Welcome 2024!

 

~Wendy