2025 Year in Review

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

It is New Year's Eve! It's unreal how fast time goes by!

It's a cold morning here in Pennsylvania and I am doing some laundry. We have no plans for ringing in the new year as we usually are asleep way before midnight. We had our fun in our younger days ringing in the new year.

Every year I share some of my favorite cards & projects that I made that year. Some months it's hard to choose just a few! LOL Sit back & relax and check out my favorites!

January 2025

February 2025

March 2025

April 2025

May 2025

June 2025

July 2025

August 2025

The last day of August we lost Mr. Shady and to this day it's still a tough loss.

September 2025

Mid September we welcomed a new member to the Aungst family. Meet Sushi. 

He is a Jack Russell puppy that Kelsey adopted. He will never take Mr. Shady's place in our hearts but he's been a real joy in learning his personality and his little barks. He looks alot like Mr. Shady but is very different in many ways. 

October 2025

November 2025

December 2025

There are so many more projects I would like to have shared here but these were my top favorites! I hope you have enjoyed seeing them again. 

I would like to take a minute to "Thank You" all for your support and comments throughout the years! It has meant the world to me and gave me the motivation I needed to stay crafty. 

I hope in 2026 to share many more crafty projects & cards and hope that you will continue to come back to check them out & comment!

Wishing you all a Happy New Year full of health & much happiness! 

Oh, and lots of crafty goodness!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by!

Wishing you a happy & safe New Year's Eve!

~Wendy

Happy Winter

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Today I am sharing a card I made recently with some new & retired Stampin Up! products. I sometimes make Happy Spring, Happy Summer and Happy Fall cards but never anything to celebrate winter. I pulled out the current Snowflake Kisses bundle and noticed some of the sentiments were perfect for a Happy Winter card! Now, I am not a fan of winter weather but I know a few that are...

Card Details:

Stamps: Snowflake Kisses (Online Exclusives), Festive Friends (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Versamark, Garden Green, Real Red

Cardstock: Real Red, Garden Green, Christmas Tags & More Specialty Kit

Accessories: Snowflake Kisses Dies (Online Exclusives), Many Mittens Framelits (retired 2017),  Green/White Ribbon (Online Exclusives), White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Red Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The Christmas Tags & More Specialty Kit comes with punch out and some great patterns of designer series papers. I had a few scraps in my pack and that is what I used on this card. 

I was pleased with how it turned out! Now I just need to get it addressed and in the mail!

Happy Winter to you!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & stay warm!

~Wendy

Love & Courage For A Friend

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Hope you all had a nice Christmas!

I took a few days off to pack up the Christmas decorations and to catch my breath. Everything as of now is put away except for the decorations (garland, lights & my Christmas flag) on the front porch. We had an ice storm Friday into Saturday and everything outside is frozen solid, so those decorations will wait a few more days till we can take them down and put away. They do light up the front of the house and it looks so pretty! 

Today I wanted to share a card I made for a childhood friend that I have remained friends with over the years. We started kindergarten together and her & her family moved away during our elementary school days. I found her on Facebook years ago and have kept in contact with her since. Recently, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and started her treatments. This is the card I sent her...

Card Details:

Stamps: Love & Courage, Sending Support (retired 2023), Ribbon of Courage (retired Million Dollar Achiever Set 2017)

Ink: Strawberry Slush

Cardstock: Strawberry Slush, Basic White, Strawberry Slush In Color DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Sunflowers 3D EF, Strawberry Slush Ribbon & In Color Pearls, White Twine, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I wanted her to know I am thinking of her during this time. She's been thru so much over the last 10-12 years and always shows so much strength & courage as she moves forward in life. 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Merry Christmas!

 Happy Thursday & Merry Christmas, Friends!

The holiday hoopla is happening at the Aungst Pad so I am going to keep this a short one today! 

Sharing 2 cards made with the Shephard's Care stamp set from last year. I adore this set!

Card Details:

Stamps: Shephard's Care (retired)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Pretty Peacock

Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Basic White, Pretty Peacock, Gold Foil Paper, Season of Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper

Accessories: Everyday Arches Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Gold Metallic Ribbon, Gold Stars (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These are my favorites and the reason for the season!

Wishing you all a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Branching Out

 Hello & Happy Wednesday, Friends!

Happy Christmas Eve!

Kelsey & Mr. Sushi arrived last night and today we are all hands on deck in the kitchen to make our Christmas Eve dinner! I also hope to squeeze in a walk since it's to be nice out for a change. Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions you do? At some point we will get our pj's on, grab some hot chocolate and watch the Grinch. We've been doing this for quite a few years! 

Today I am sharing a set of cards made with the Branching Out Bundle that is in the 2025 Stampin Up! Holiday Mini Catalog. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Branching Out, A Wish For Everything (retired 2019)

Ink: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pool Party

Cardstock: Early Espresso, Old Olive, Basic White, Need for Tweed DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Branching Out Dies, Tags To Go Dies (Online Exclusives), Snowflake Sky 3D EF (retired), Old Olive/Early Espresso Twine, Neutral Matte Dots (Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The Branching Out bundle is a great set that can be used way past the holiday season since it's loaded with some great sentiments. I have packed away all my holiday stamp sets last week but this one will stay out on my table for a while. I am going to try to create some masculine cards with it once Christmas is over. 

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

A Beautiful Season

 Hello & Happy Tuesday, Friends!

Life is busy for us all so I'm going to make this short & sweet today!

I'm sharing a set of cards that I made back over the summer using a retired set called A Beautiful Season...

Card Details:

Stamps: A Beautiful Season (retired), Reindeer Fun (retired 2024)

Ink: Real Re

Cardstock: Real Red, Very Vanilla, Merry Moments DSP (retired 2007)

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Seasonal Labels Dies (retired 2022), Merry Melody 3D EF (retired), Gold Trim (retired), Gold Sequins, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Kelsey & Mr. Sushi arrive tonight after she is done work at the restaurant so lots to get wrapped up before she arrives! I'll be back tomorrow!

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My thoughts today...

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

Poinsettia Petals

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

Hope you had a nice weekend! 

Today I am finishing up some cleaning then I hope to get started on wrapping a few gifts. Shawn & I decided this year that we were not buying gifts for each other since there really isn't anything we want or need. We got the kids a few things and that is about it. I'm just happy to be spending the holidays with my family without all the gift giving!

I have a card to share that I made with the retired Poinsettia Petals Bundle. This is one of my favorite poinsettia sets that Stampin Up! has ever had and it will stay put in my collection!

Card Details:

Stamps: Poinsettia Petals (retired 2020)

Ink: Poppy Parade

Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Basic White, Just Jade (retired), Gold Foil Paper, Flowers For Every Season DSP (retired 2020)

Accessories: Poinsettia Dies (retired 2020), Stitched So Sweetly Dies (retired), Eyelet 3D EF, Metallic Snowflakes (retired), Loose Gold Sequins, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love this one!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great start to your week!

~Wendy

Christmas Joy

 Hello & Happy Sunday, Friends!

Hope your enjoying the weekend!

Yesterday we took a walk around the neighborhood. Yes, it was quite cold but it felt good to get some movement in! I finished up my puzzle after supper and it's a beautiful one but somewhere I lost 2 pieces. I'm going to turn my house upside down today to find them! If I do find them then I will post a picture of it.

Today's card is a fun one using all things retired. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Festive Flurry (retired 2013), Stitched With Cheer (retired 2016)

Ink: Island Indigo (retired), Smoky Slate

Cardstock: Island Indigo (retired), Basic White, Winter's Frost DSP (retired 2013)

Accessories: Festive Flurry Framelits (retired), Square Layering Framelits (retired), White/Silver Sheer Ribbon, Island Indigo Candy Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I have SO much of this Winter's Frost DSP (3 packs 12 x 12) that I could make a million cards with it! At one time this paper was also available in a small 4x6 pad, too! A friend recently gave me a new unopened pack that I gave away because I have so much of it. The colors and pattens are so pretty but there is only so much a person can use. LOL

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My thoughts today...

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

More Than Autumn

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Friends!

It's been a busy morning so far that is why I'm a bit late in updating today!

No worries, all is fine. I was just picking at doing some straightening up and dusting. 

Today I have a cute card to share with you using the More Than Autumn bundle that is on the Last Chance List. It's a great bundle and one that I have used quite a bit this year! 

This card is perfect for a cold day like today!

Yesterday we had warm temps (50's) and then lots of heavy rain, clouds, hail and then came the crazy winds & cold temps. We ran out for a bite to eat for supper at the restaurant and darn near froze just walking from the car to the door then on the ride home it started to snow! Crazy! So today's card is appropriate for these cold temps today!

Card Details:

Stamps: More Than Autumn (Last Chance List)

Ink: Memento Black, Garden Green, Stampin Blends-Real Red, Copic Markers YG93

Cardstock: Garden Green, Real Red, Basic White, Take A Bow DSP (retired)

Accessories: More Than Autumn Dies (Last Chance List), Nested Essentials Dies, Snowflake Sky 3D EF (retired), White/Silver Sheer Ribbon (retired), Peppermint Gems, Glue Dots, Adhesive Sheets, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Super cute and how festive!

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My thoughts today...

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