Fun Pocket Card

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

We've been having some really nice weather here in Pennsylvania the last few days and I have not been downstairs to stamp the last 2 days. Today I plan too if I get all my other chores done! My hubby was off yesterday that is why i'm off my schedule.

I have a cool card to share today using the Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set!

My card starts with a Blushing Bride cardbase that measures 4 1/4 x 11 and scored at 5 1/2 and again at 1 1/4. Then I adhered each side of the card on the inside to create the pocket. The 1 1/4 inch flap is folded to the outside then I used the Detailed Trio Punch on the corners to round them. I added my Sand & Sea DSP to the front with 2 different prints.

I created the pull out tag using a piece of Blushing Bride cardstock measuring 3 1/4 x 4 1/2. Then a piece of Basic White measuring 3 x 4 1/4. I rounded the corners at just the top of the pull out tag. Then I used my retired Round Top Tab Punch and punched out a So Saffron piece to use as a pull tab. This punch has been retired for many years but I always reach for it when I make Pocket Cards!

The focal sentiment on the front of the card was diecut with the Stitched Shapes Framelits and the Circle Layering Framelits.

The sentiment comes from the Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set. The shells are from the Seaside Shells Dies. I stamped them on various cardstocks and diecut them out. I love the different colors!

Lastly, I added a Blushing Bride twine bow and some Opal Rounds.

The Opal Rounds are very pretty!

Card Details:

Stamps: Friends Are Like Seashells, Sentiment on tag from Stampendous

Ink: Blushing Bride, So Saffron

Cardstock: Blushing Bride, So Saffron, Basic White, Sand & Sea DSP

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Seaside Shells Dies, Detailed Trio Punch, Round Tab Punch (retired), Blushing Bride Twine, Opal Rounds, Glue Dots, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I made these last couple of Friends Are Like Seashells for on my card rack.

I had no beachy style cards left on it so with summer on our heals I thought I better get some made! 

This is a wonderful suite of products which is carrying over to the new 2021-2022 Stampin Up Annual Catalog come May 4th. The only thing not carrying over is the gorgeous Sand & Sea DSP! So if you like this paper you'd better grab it before it's gone.

I do think this is one of Stampin Up's best seashell sets that I have seen and I like all the sentiments included in it!

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My thoughts today...

Daffodils are my favorite spring flower!

Yesterday we drove past a local farm that their entire property was lined with daffodils! It was so neat & very pretty!

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy the sunshine today!

~Wendy

Sneak Peek!

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Today I want to share a sneak peek of a new suite of products that is coming from the NEW Stampin Up! 2021-2022 Annual Catalog!

This suite is the Pansy Petals line that is really nice!

I'm not a fan of pansies but I am loving this suite!

This new suite of products will be available starting May 4, 2021.

Do you see that little gold bumble bee?

I wasn't going to order it on the preorder but I am so glad I did!

They are so cute and I don't think it bulks up the card.

I added that to my card with glue dot.

I know the Stitched Shapes Framelits are retiring along with the Square Layering Framelits but you will continue to see me using them! I'm really sad that they retired these amazing dies!

Here are all the details!!

Card Details:

Stamps: Pansy Patch

Ink: Polished Pink

Cardstock: Polished Pink, Bumble Bee, Whisper White, Pansy Petals DSP

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Square Layering Framelits, Polished Pink Open Weave Ribbon, Bumble Bee Trinkets, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

What do you think?

I haven't yet played with the flower stamps & dies but I hope to soon!

This suite is perfect for this time of year!

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My thoughts today...

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

Love You to the Beach & Back

 Good Morning & Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend!

Today I have another card to share made using the Friends Are Like Seashells stamp set.

Card Details:

Stamps: Friends Are Like Seashells

Ink: Flirty Flamingo

Cardstock: So Saffron, Blushing Bride, Flirty Flamingo, Whisper White, Sand & Sea DSP

Accessories: Stitched Shapes Framelits, Circle Layering Framelits, Tasteful Textile 3D EF, Blushing Bride Twine, So Saffron Enamel Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card started out with a So Saffron cardbase then a layer of Blushing Bride that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Tasteful Textile 3D EF. The next layer is a piece of the Sand & Sea DSP that I tore the bottom. Once those layers were adhered together I wrapped my Blushing Bride around it 3 times and tied my bow. My sentiment was stamped with Flirty Flamingo and diecut with the Stitched Shapes Framelits which are sadly retiring. I layered that onto a Flirty Flaming Scallop Circle Framelit.

I popped that up on my card with a Dimensional. Lastly, I added some retired So Saffron Enamel Dots to finish up my card.

I love the colors in this package of DSP!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy

Happy Easter!

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

Just a quick post today to share a last minute Easter card I whipped up the other day for my elderly neighbors who are always so kind & gracious to us!

This past year with the pandemic and everyone staying put at home i've tried to send them cards for almost every occasion to let them know that they are in our thoughts and if anything, to make them smile!

This is the card I made for them using the Gift of Hope stamp set which has become one of my favorite sets!

I started with a cardbase of Highland Heather then a layer of Purple Posy that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Tasteful Textile 3D EF. I can't brag about this embossing folder enough....I just love it!

Then I stamped my image on Whisper White cardstock using the Stamparatus with Memento Black ink. I colored my image with Stampin Blends. Then I layered that panel onto a Daffodil Delight panel. 

Next I stamped my sentiment in Highland Heather ink and diecut that with the Circle Layering Framelits then diecut a Highland Heather Scalloped Circle to layer under my sentiment and popped it up with a Dimensional.

Lastly, I added the Daffodil Ribbon & bow and some clear rhinestones to finish it up!

Card Details:

Stamps: Gift of Hope

Ink: Memento Black, Highland Heather, Stampin Blends-Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: Highland Heather, Purple Posy, Daffodil Delight, Whisper White

Accessories: Stamparatus, Tasteful Textile 3D EF, Circle Layering Framelits, Rhinestones, Daffodil Delight Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I did not get this card in the mail soon enough for them to receive it before Easter so Shawn walked it over to hand deliver to them then we headed to the Rail Trail for a 4 mile walk. It was still pretty windy & cool but the sunshine felt nice.

Today we are going to try to get a bike ride in before we start cooking our Easter dinner.

It's to be a really nice day here so I bet the Rail Trail will be hoppin'!

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My thoughts today...

Wishing you all a wonderful day!
~Wendy

Happy Birthday, Beautiful Friend!

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

I hope everyone is doing well!

Life has been crazy busy but I am doing well.

Today I have a pretty card to share with you!

It is from the 2021 January - June Mini Catalog.

This is from the Sand & Sea Suite on pages 40-42.

This card was tough to get a good picture of because of the light colors so I will apologize in advance for them.

Card Details:

Stamps: Friends Are Like Seashells

Ink: Seaside Spray, Blushing Bride, Crumb Cake

Cardstock: Seaside Spray, Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Whisper White, Sand & Sea DSP

Accessories: Tasteful Textiles 3D EF, Seaside Shells Dies, Tasteful Labels Dies, Seaside Spray Metallic Ribbon, Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I sat one day and played with this suite of products and I had a great time!

The DSP is beautiful!

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My thoughts today...

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

Card #5

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

I am finally starting to feel normal again!

My sinus headache has eased up but I still feel like I could sleep the day away!

Yesterday it rained most of the day, maybe that is why I felt like sleeping.

Today I feel so much better!

I have the last card to share from my Stamp Day w Friends get together last Saturday.

I try to keep them simple and quick to put together and this one was probably the easiest one!

This one starts with a Shaded Spruce cardbase then a layer of Whisper White that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Tasteful Textile 3D EF. You all know it's my favorite embossing folder!

Next another layer of Shaded Spruce cardstock and 2 different prints of paper from the Forever Greenry DSP. My sentiment is from the Heal Your Heart SaleABration stamp set that is now retired. I stamped it with Shaded Spruce ink onto a Square Layering Framelit and layered with a Scalloped Square Layering Framelit. I added some Whisper White retired ribbon & bow. 

Lastly, I popped up my sentiment panel with 4 Mini Dimensionals and called this one done.

I love that Stampin Up! gives us such pretty papers that we can let it do all the work!

Card Details:

Stamps: Heal Your Heart (retired SAB 21)

Ink: Shaded Spruce

Cardstock: Shaded Spruce, Whisper White, Forever Greenry DSP

Accessories: Square Layering Framelits, Tasteful Textile 3D EF, Whisper White Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Just an FYI....

I am gonna take the next couple of days off from blogging and will be back soon!

Hope you all have a nice weekend ahead!

~Wendy

Card #4

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

A rainy day is on tap here today!

We've had a nice run on sunshine and warm temps the last several days but we need the rain.

I'm still dealing with my sinus headache so I plan to get out the Neti Pot to see if that will help!

I have card #4 from my Stamp Day w/ Friends get together to share.

This one we used the Art Gallery set from the 2021 January - June Mini Catalog.

This card uses the 2019=2021 In Color, Purple Posy that will be retiring next month.

It is our lightest shade of purple and a pretty one but a color I hardly ever reached for.

Card Details:

Stamps: Art Gallery 

Ink: Old Olive, Purple Posy, Highland Heather

Cardstock: Purple Posy, Highland Heather, Whisper White, Purple Posy DSP (retired)

Accessories: Ornate Layers Dies, Floral Gallery Dies, Ornate Garden Ribbon Pack, Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I am going to keep this short again today and head back to bed.

I wanted to stamp today but that can wait until another day!

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My thoughts today...

This picture explains it all with the swirls around my head!

Sinus headaches are the pits!

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

Card #3

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Hope your all having a nice start to the week!

I am still dealing with a head cold so I took it easy today.

I have card #3 to share from Saturday's Stamp Day w/ Friends.

I always try to make a masculine card for the girls...

Card Details:

Stamps: Many Mates, Best Catch (retired)

Ink: Lost Lagoon (retired), Basic Gray

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon (retired), Basic Gray, Hello Honey (retired), Sahara Sand, Moonlight DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stitched So Sweetly Dies, Catch of the Day Thinlit Dies (retired), Lost Lagoon Satin Ribbon (retired), Blue Gems, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Card #2

Hello & Happy Monday!

We've had a beautiful weekend here in PA!

Unfortunately, I think I am coming down with a cold.

Yesterday we did get the bikes out for a short bike ride. Shawn wanted to ride farther but my legs were feeling like spaghetti and my head was pounding. We got 3 miles in and will try again this week to maybe go farther. The trail was crazy busy! 2 people stopped right in front of me and I about lost my mind! You can tell I am a bit irritable with this sinus crap! I came home and took a short nap but still have the sinus headache!

Today is my cleaning day so I am going to get right to sharing card #2 from Saturday's get together.

We used the Healing Hugs stamp set and I paired it with some Hydrangea Hill DSP.

Everyone needs Get Well cards and this one is sure to cheer up anyone under the weather!

I love the prints in the Hydrangea Hill DSP and all those pretty purples!

This is actually the first time I opened the pack. You will love it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Healing Hugs

Ink: Gorgeous Grape

Cardstock: Gorgeous Grape, Whisper White, Hydrangea Hill DSP

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon, Rhinestones, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Deb was feeling a bit under the weather (with a cold of her own) but she said she loved all the cards we made! That makes me smile!

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My thoughts today...

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

Springtime Joy Bunny Card

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

Today I am sharing card #1 from yesterday's Stamp Day w/ Friends get together!

I have been working on all occasion cards for the girls but wanted to sneak in an Easter card for them to use. I used my much loved & much used Springtime Joy stamp set for this one!

I paired this sweet image with some of last year's SaleABration Coordinations Pleased As Punch DSP.

I love the springtime colors in it!

We started off with a Costal Cabana cardbase then a layer of Whisper White cardstock that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Painted Texture 3D EF. This is another amazing folder that brings lots of texture to your card!

Next I used a layer of Blushing Bride cardstock and layered a piece of Pleased As Punch DSP on top of it.

We stamped our bunny & flowers image on Whisper White cardstock with Memento Black ink.

I diecut that with the Stitched Shapes Framelits. Then used a Daffodil Delight Scalloped Circle Layering Die to lay under our stamped image.

Next we colored the bunny & flower with Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party & Crumb Cake Stampin Blends.

Next we stamped our sentiment on Whisper White cardstock with Coastal Cabana ink and diecut that from the Stitched Rectangle Framelits.

Lastly, we added the 2 retired Glittered Daffodil Delight Enamel Dots and a Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon bow.

Card Details:

Stamps: Springtime Joy

Ink: Memento Black, Coastal Cabana, Stampin Blends- Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party & Crumb Cake

Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Daffodil Delight, Pleased As Punch DSP (retired)

Accessories: Painted Texture 3D EF, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Daffodil Delight Glittered Enamel Dots (retired), Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The girls loved making this one and loved the springy colors!

It was a great day and what a way to welcome the 1st day of Spring!

Hope you like this card, too!

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My thoughts today...

Indeed it is!

We are looking at 65 degrees today!

We may even get out for our 1st bike ride of the season as long as it's not too windy out!

Hope you can take advantage of the warm sunshine today, too!

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

March Gift Bags

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

And Happy 1st Day of Spring!

A quick post today since I have a Stamp Day w/ Friends get together!

I am so excited!

I always make the girls a decorated bag to take their cards home in!

My bags use the In Bloom bundle from the 2021 January - June Mini Catalog on page 45.

It's such a fun set!

Project Details:

Stamps: In Bloom

Ink: Rococo Rose

Cardstock: Rococo Rose, Whisper White, Petal Pink, Old Olive, Paper Blooms DSP (SAB 21-retired)

Accessories: Pierced Blooms Dies, Rococo Rose Linen Ribbon, Rhinestones, Mini Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

That's all the chit chat I have for today!

I gotta go get ready so I will fill you in more tomorrow and share a card that we will make!

Hope you come back!

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My thoughts today...

YAY!!!!

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy

Acetate Boxes for Easter Treats

 Good Morning & Happy Friday!

It's a cold, windy morning here after a day of rain yesterday!

It was the perfect day to nap which I did not do.

I got my downstairs ready for my Stamp Day w Friends get together for Saturday.

Today I am working on laundry and hoping to grab a short nap since I did not sleep good last night.

I'm already on my 2nd cup of coffee and i'm thinking I may need more!

Have you seen the 3 1/8  Acetate Card Boxes in the Stampin Up! Annual Catalog?

They are on page 152 and sell 10 boxes for $6.00.

I have not used these for the small cards but I have used them quite a few times in the last year for treat boxes. Easter is no different as I made 18 of these for my customers treat order.

I simply colored up some of those adorable lambs from the Springtime Joy stamp set and used up some retired gingham papers!

My boxes are filled with 4 Bite Sized Kit Kats.

The outside is decorated with a Scalloped Square in different cardstock colors then I diecut a Square using the same set of Framelits in the matching Gingham DSP colors. 

Next I diecut another layer of cardstock with the Tasteful Labels Dies and I ran those panels thru the Big Shot with my very loved Tasteful Textile 3D EF for added texture.

The next layer is the Scalloped Circle and then the Whisper White layer that has the lamb stamped on. 

I colored those images with Stampin Blends.

I stamped my sentiment in coordinating colored ink on Whisper White and punched it out with the Classic Label Punch and attached it with Mini Dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a matching bow with a glue dot and some big rhinestones.

Project Details:

Stamps: Springtime Joy, You're Inspiring (retired)

Ink: Memento Black, Stampin Blends, Highland Heather, Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green, Whisper White, Various Gingham DSP (retired)

Accessories: Square Layering Framelits, Circle Layering Framelits, Tasteful Labels Dies, Tasteful Textile 3D EF, Classic Label Punch, Various Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Adhesive Foam Sheets, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These were so much fun to make and my card lady just loved them!

If your looking for a quick treat, these boxes are perfect for that!

I really like the size of them and it doesn't take a whole lot of candy to fill them!

My card lady wanted these to lay on each person's table setting for their Easter dinner and I bet she will get lots of big smiles from her family!

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My thoughts today...

That is all for me today!

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your Friday!

~Wendy

Daffodil Note Cards

 Hello & Happy Thursday from a very rainy, dreary Pennsylvania!

I won't complain as we could really use the rain!

I got my big card order all finished and delivered yesterday to my card lady and she was grateful for all the cards & treats! She loved it all! Only thing that she was upset about is that she forgot to order birthday cards! I told her to let me know what she needed and I would get them to her next week! I always have extra's on my card rack that I can take to her so it's not a problem!

One of the packs of cards she specifically asked for was some note cards.

She uses these for any occasion that might pop up that she does not have a card for.

And she wanted daffodils on them! Since Stampin Up! has nothing current with daffodils I pulled out my retired You're Inspiring stamp set and colored up all those pretty flowers. My hands were not happy but we got it done!

Lots of layers on these but they were fun to create except for all that coloring!

I started with a Bumble Bee cardbase then another layer of Bumble Bee cardstock that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Tasteful Textile 3D EF. I know your probably thinking....is that the only embossing folder you own! LOL It is my absolute favorite as it adds nice texture to my cards with out it standing out too much or bulking up my cards.

Next I added a layer of Ornate Gardens DSP and then a piece of Basic White cardstock that I ran thru the Big Shot with the Ornate Layers Dies. I love how these diecuts stand out and all the intricate shapes.

Next I stamped my daffodil images on Basic White cardstock with Memento Black in and colored with Stampin Blends. I diecut them out with the Oval Layering Framelits and layered them onto a Bumble Bee Scalloped Oval Framelit that I popped up with Dimensionals. 

Lastly, I added my Bumble Bee Gingham Ribbon bow with glue dots and finished them up!

In case you noticed, I finally used the last package of Whisper White cardstock on my cards yesterday and moved on to the Basic White cardstock. I honestly could not tell a difference between the 2. Both diecut nicely and both do very well with coloring with the Stampin Blends. 

Card Details:

Stamps: You're Inspiring

Ink: Memento Black, Stampin Blends

Cardstock: Bumble Bee, Basic White, Ornate Gardens DSP

Accessories: Ornate Layers Dies, Tasteful Textile 3D EF, Oval Layering Framelits, Bumble Bee Gingham Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This set took while to complete with all the stuff I had to run thru the Big Shot but they turned out pretty nice! Very pleased with them!

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My thoughts today...

I won't be playing in the puddles today but I will be catching my breathe after a few weeks of working on Easter treats and a big card order! 

How do you spend a rainy day?

Thanks for stopping by & have an amazing day!

~Wendy