Taking the Day Off

Shawn is making a big turkey dinner today!

I will be back tomorrow with something crafty!

In the meantime...

Enjoy your Sunday and let's hope the snow continues to melt!

Tomorrow is the first day of spring! Yippeee Skipppee!

~Wendy

Drapery Fold HB

Hello & Happy Saturday!

Not much going on here at the Aungst Pad this weekend since Shawn is working today.

I plan on doing some crafting and hopefully finish up my Easter treats for my customers.

Anyways, here is a card I sat down to learn how to make the other day!

It is called a Drapery Fold. 

I found a tutorial on Pinterest to make it. So fun and quite easy too!

Love it!

Drapery Fold HB Card:

Stamps: Balloon Adventures (sentiment)

Ink: Melon Mambo

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, It's My Party DSP (retired)

Accessories: Simply Scoring Board, Melon Mambo 1/8 Taffeta Ribbon, Glue Dot, Tombow Mono Adhesive

Have you ever tried this fold?

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My thoughts today...

Happy, happy, joy, joy!

That's all I have to share today!

Thanks for stopping by & have a terrific day!

~Wendy

St Patrick's Day

Hello & Happy Friday!

It's also St Patrick's Day!

I have a few cards to share today that I whipped up recently.

1st card uses a Darice Shamrock EF and saying from My Sentiments Exactly.

2nd card uses paper from Hobby Lobby and saying from DRS Stamps.

Shamrock Die from Impression Obsession

3rd card uses the Darice Shamrock EF, Impression Obsession Shamrock Die and stamps from DRS Stamps. 

They were all fun to create!

Hope you enjoyed them!

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My thoughts today......

Are you wearing your green today?

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy ☘☘☘☘

Sunday Stamps Challenge

Hello & Happy Thursday!

So glad to see the sun shining this morning! 

Now to pray the snow melts quickly but it's still pretty cold out.

Today I have a card to share that I made for the Sunday Stamps Challenge.

Here is the sketch I used.

Decided to use a mix of new & retired products for this.

I am fond of this layout as it reminds me to use those beloved Banner Framelits!!

Happy Birthday Card:

Stamps: Stylized Birthday

Ink: Melon Mambo

Cardstock: Mint Macaron, Whisper White, It's My Party DSP (retired)

Accessories: Banner Framelits, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Mint Macaron/Basic Black Twine, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love the softness of the Mint Macaron and the pop of color from the Melon Mambo sentiment!

This card will be going to my customer in her next order!

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My thoughts today...

I really try but not always successful.

I'm sure i'm not alone.

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

Happy Anniversary

Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Hope everyone made it thru snow storm Stella!

We had over a foot of snow but let me tell you, those winds have become wicked!

We have quite a bit of snow blowing & drifting and on top of that our temps have dropped below freezing. It is quite burrrrr out today so I hope to take advantage of it and play at my stamp table!

Back a few months ago I made some cards with a new type of Z Fold card that Patty Bennett shared.

I made a pack of Happy Anniversary cards for my customer using this different fold. Take a look..

Happy Anniversary Card:

Stamps: Northwoods Rubber Stamps

Ink: Rose Red

Cardstock: Rose Red, Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper, Love Blossoms DSP Paper Pad (2016)

Accessories: Bloomin Heart Framelit, Hexagon Punch (flag ends), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I am really fond of making this type of card.

Here is the link to Patty's video tutorial on how to make those if your interested.

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My thoughts today....

Burrrrr!

I am ready for spring to come back now!

That's all for today!
Thanks for stopping by & stay warm!
~Wendy

It's A Snow Day!!

Hello & Happy Tuesday!

We are in the thick of the snow storm now!

It started here around 8pm last night.

Thankfully my hubby was able to get home!

His work wanted to put him up in a hotel overnight but since they are labeling this as a "major historic snow storm" his boss changed his mind on running the plant and left Shawn come home. I am SO happy about that!

Since this week we are celebrating St Patrick's Day I have another card to share.

St Patrick's Day Card:

Stamps: Gift Givers, PSX (sentiment)

Ink: Memento Black, Emerald Envy, Copic Markers

Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Emerald Envy, Gold Glimmer Paper

Accessories: Circle & Scallop Circle Nestibilities, Darice Shamrock Embossing Folder, Gold & Emerald Envy Twine, Dimensionals, Two Sided Tape

This one was a fun to make!

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My thoughts today....

Crazy! I know!

That's all for today!

Thanks for stopping by & stay safe & warm if your in this storm's path!

~Wendy

St Patrick's Day Is Coming

Hello & Happy Monday!

Hope you all had a nice weekend!

They always seem to go by so fast, don't they?

This Friday is St Patrick's Day.

I'm not Irish but it's fun to celebrate the occasion!

I try to make cards every year to send friends.

The card I have to share today is one I made for my customer.

My green color is Cucumber Crush from last year's In Color group.

 It seemed to match my paper from Hobby Lobby perfectly!

Happy St Patrick's Day Card:

Stamps: Happy St Patrick's Day (retired)

Ink: Cucumber Crush

Cardstock: Thick Whisper White, Cucumber Crush, The Paper Studio DSP

Accessories: Circle & Scallop Circle Nestibilities, Rhinestone, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I made a bunch more St Patrick's Day cards that I will continue to share this week!

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My thoughts today....

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

For Baby

Hello & Happy Sunday!

Another COLD day here in PA.

This cold is going to bring us a significant snow storm starting tomorrow evening thru Tuesday evening. I was hoping we would get thru winter without anymore snow since our temps have been very spring like for weeks. Maybe with any luck it will pass us by! 

Today I have a baby card to share that I made for my card rack.

This card could be used for a baby shower where the gender has not been revealed.

I love that little 1 piece sleeper.

Brings back memories of my kids wearing them!

For Baby Card:

Stamps: Slice of Life (retired), BYOP 

Ink: Memento Black, So Saffron & Certainly Celery SU Markers

Cardstock: So Saffron, Whisper White, Just Delightful DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Lil Inkers Stitched Rectangle Dies, Dimensionals, Tombow Mono Adhesive

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My thoughts today.....

Bring on spring, please!

Spring is trying it's hardest to come. 

My lilac bush has green leaves pushing out and my daffodils are just about ready to open. 

Hopefully it won't be too much longer.

That's all for today!

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful Sunday!

~Wendy

Total Case of Chiaki Haverstick

Hello & Happy Saturday!

Burrr it's very cold here today!

Yes, we are finally getting winter now that spring is like 9 days away!

Today we aren't expected to get out of the 20's but thankfully the sunshine is melting some of the snow we had yesterday! Today in York is the St Patrick's Day Parade. It's gonna be downright freezing for that! I will not be attending but do have to pop out to Petco to pick up dog food and a quick trip to Michael's and back home to hibernate the rest of the weekend. It's fine though as I have a few things on my stamp table to finish up!

Today I have a card to share that is a total case of Chiaki Haverstick. I fell in love with this card the first time I seen it and has been in my favorite's folder for a very long time.

Only thing I changed was the sentiment. 

I love the tropical feel of these dies and the matching dsp!

I hope to get a few more cards made with this set of framelits before I give it back to my friend. 

You're In My Thoughts Card:

Stamps: Rose Wonder (sentiment)

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Cajun Craze (sponged on flower)

Cardstock: Hello Honey, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White, Botanical Gardens DSP

Accessories: Botanical Builder Framelits, Rhinestone, Sponge, Dimensional, Tombow Mono Adhesive

I have been working on Easter treats this past week. 

I will start sharing them soon!

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My thoughts today...

That's all for today!

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

Anniversary Wishes

Hello & Happy Friday!

It was a beautiful day yesterday! 

My friend came to visit and right before she got here our power went off. It was out about 3 hours so I couldn't do much of anything, stamping included! My stamp room is in the basement and since there was no power...I had no lights.

Once it came back on I did make my way downstairs for a bit and made this card.

I absolutely LOVE this sheet of butterfly paper!

Anniversary Wishes Card:

Stamps: Falling for You

Ink: Sweet Sugarplum

Cardstock: Sweet Sugarplum, Soft Sky, Very Vanilla, Falling In Love DSP

Accessories: Lace Doilies, Hexagon Punch (flag ends), Blushing Bride Ribbon, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Hope you like!

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My thoughts today....

It sure is!

That's all I have for today!

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

Tuesday Morning Sketches

Hello & Happy Thursday!

Yesterday I had a chance to played at my stamp table for awhile.
I wanted to make a card for the Tuesday Morning Sketches.

Here is this week's sketch...

Here is my card..

I loved this week's sketch and hopefully I put this DSP to good use!

Happy Birthday Card:

Stamps: Sunburst Sayings

Ink: Cajun Craze

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Hello Honey, Mint Macaron, Whisper White, Botanical Garden DSP

Accessories: Botanical Builder Framelits, Lil Inkers Stitched Oval Dies, Hexagon Punch (flag ends), Corner Punch (retired), Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today....

Can't wait!

That puppy is just the cutest!

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day, friends!

~Wendy

Sweet Sugarplum Botanicals

Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Today I have a card to share that I whipped up just for fun.

I recently borrowed the Botanical Blooms Bundle from my friend so I could make some pretty flowery cards.

Here is one of them....

HB Botanicals Card:

Stamps: Simply Sketched (sentiment)

Ink: Sweet Sugarplum

Cardstock: Sweet Sugarplum, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White

Accessories: Botanical Builder Framelits, Lg Oval & Scallop Oval Punches, SU Elegant Dots EF, Sweet Sugarplum Ruched Ribbon, Glue Dots, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Can't wait to play some more with this set!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have an awesome day!

~Wendy

What A Weekend...

Hello & Happy Monday!

Hope everyone had a nice weekend!

My weekend seemed like it went by rather fast!

Saturday the girls had doggy day spa. Here are before & after pics of them. 

 It's been 12 weeks since they last were there.

Gigi desperately needed it! I bathed her 3 weeks ago but her hair was already quite long & shaggy. Now she looks more like a maltese/shih tzu. She's not very camera friendly. I think she lost 10 pds of fur! 

Bailee is not camera shy at all as you can see. Such a lil ham!

She is part Yorkie and possibly Shih tzu mix. Her groomer thinks she has some Cairn Terror in her the way she is built. She is quite the little social bug and always keeps herself entertained!

I'm sure after their day at the dog spa they feel SO much better and they certainly look better!

On Sunday Shawn & I got out for a walk at Lake Williams. There are so many walking/hiking/biking trails there. The sun was shining brightly but don't let that fool you....it was quite chilly!

If you can see those pine trees straight ahead in the picture well that was a huge hill. It was my idea to take that part of the trail not knowing what we'd encounter. 

 It was a 15 foot huge straight up hill! Now I don't mind walking when the ground is level but this was quite literally straight up! It's one of those types of hills that would be excellent for sledding if it wasn't for the curves in the trail & the trees. I was huffing & puffing to the top and my back was telling me it hated me! My back does not handle the hills very well as I can feel the strain on it. All in all it was a good walk but today I am definitely feeling it! LOL

Today I have a baby card to share. 

My card rack had no more baby girl cards on it so I need to remedy that.

This baby stroller image is from an older SU set that I have no idea the name. 

When I lived in Joplin I borrowed this stamp set from Vicki and stamped off a bunch of images.

I also used an old Freshly Made Sketches design for my layout.

All my panels except my card base was cut with the Lil Inkers Stitched Rectangle Dies.

My image was colored with Copic Markers.

I left the inside blank for now. 

I have customers that will ask for a saying inside and others like to write there own inside sayings. 

Do you write your own messages inside or do you stamp them??

I personally am not one for words so I usually stamp my sayings.

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My thoughts today....

Amen to that!

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