Shortcut Sketch #6

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

I hope your week is going well so far!

Today I want to share with you a card sketch that Marisa from Kitchen Table Stamper shared on her Facebook Live last Friday. I printed it out and gave it a go over the weekend when I spent the day at my stamp table. 

This is Shortcut Sketch #6:

Here is the card I made from the sketch...

Card Details:

Stamps: Irresistible Blooms

Ink: Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Soft Seafoam, Basic White, Hello Irresistible DSP

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Scalloped Contour Dies, Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Tailor Made Tags Dies, Irresistible Blooms Dies, Frosted Dots, White Glittered Ribbon, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I was pleased with how this one turned out. At first I was a bit unsure of the full sheet of DSP under the focal images but it has grown on me.

What do you think?

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Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Sweet Lemon Kit Kats

 Good Morning & Happy Monday, Everyone!

I hope you all enjoyed a nice weekend!

It was a nice weekend around here. I got in some stamping, cleaning and i'm still in the midst of binge watching Chesapeake Shores. I am halfway thru Season 2....only 4 more Seasons to go! LOL

Today I have a sweet treat to share with you! Recently I purchased a bag of mixed flavored Kit Kats for Ryan. He gave the bag back to me with the lemon ones left and I thought since Stampin Up! has the Sweet Citrus bundle in the catalog why not put it to good use!

I pulled out some 4x6 cello bags from my stash and filled 4 bags with 4 Lemon Kit Kats then decorated the topper. The topper is Daffodil Delight cardstock then a piece of the Tea Boutique DSP that just retired in April. Since it had lemons on it I had to use it! I stapled my topper onto the cello bag then added the DSP. It was time to decorate my topper with some Sweet Citrus images! The lemons & insides of the lemons are all one stamp which I just found out. I had the stamp set since January and this is the first time I inked it up. I cut my images apart as I found it easier to use & line up. I stamped my image that you see here with Daffodil Delight ink, diecut it and then used the Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder to emboss my lemons. That gave it a WOW factor for sure! I then stamped my leaves with Garden Green ink and diecut those as well. The little tag on my toppers came from the Teacup Dies which also retired in April. The saying on it is from the Cup of Tea stamp set is also retired. Lastly, I added some White Twine to the tag and a Champagne Rhinestone and popped it up with a Dimensional. These turned out to be so much fun!

Card Details:

Stamps: Sweet Citrus, Cup of Tea (retired)

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Garden Green

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Basic White, Tea Boutique DSP (retired)

Accessories: Sweet Citrus Hybrid, Teacup Dies (retired), White Twine, Champagne Rhinestones (retired), 4x6 Cello Bags, Stapler, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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

All The Love Fun Fold

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

Yesterday I spent the day at my stamp table working on a few projects and binge watching a Hallmark tv series called Chesapeake Shores. This show was on the Hallmark Channel for 6 seasons and I only ever seen the last season before they took it off the air. I enjoyed it and was bummed they canceled it. It also starred many actors from the channel and one was Treat Williams. He passed away last Monday in a motorcycle accident so Hallmark showed all of Season 1 in memory of him. It was so good to watch it from the beginning since i've never seen it. Kelsey showed me how to watch all of the seasons on On Demand/Comcast so that will be on my agenda the next several weeks. Anyways, I found a card on Pinterest that I wanted to learn how to make. It was created by Lisa Curcio. Here is a link to her blog that has a video tutorial on it incase you would like to make one, too! 

This fun fold has several layers so you may want to hand deliver it or check with the Post Office to see if more postage is needed but I promise you, this card will make someone smile once they open it! I pulled out the recently retired Butterfly Kisses Suite to make my card. I love the colors in the Butterfly Kisses DSP.

This card was tough to get a good picture because it does not stand up like a normal card. I'm sure once you watch the video you will see what I mean.

Card Details:

Stamps: Best Butterflies (retired)

Ink: Calypso Coral

Cardstock: Parakeet Party, Calypso Coral, Basic White, Butterfly Kisses DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Build A Butterfly Dies (retired), Fun Flowers Resin Shapes (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Last year when this set came out in the 2022-2023 Stampin Up Annual Catalog it was the first suite on my list and honestly I have not used it very often. It is full of different butterfly dies, sayings and that DSP just makes me happy! I may try this fun fold card with the stamp girls using this suite if I can design one alittle less complicated although it packs a nice punch. 

This card will be getting sent to my friend, Vicki, in the next several weeks. I am working on a care package for her with some snacks and maybe some things she may need once she is able to eat again and that will help her get thru her chemo & radiation which she will be starting in a few weeks. I haven't gotten any updates on her but she is in my prayers daily and I hope she is healing nicely.

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Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!

~Wendy

Sending Hugs

 Hello & Happy Saturday, Everyone!

Hope your enjoying the weekend so far!

Shawn went out fishing this morning with a buddy from work so I am planning a day at my stamp table! I have a couple projects I would like to work on IF I have no distractions.

Today I am sharing a card I made using Irresistible Blooms and Layering Leaves stamp sets. I was intentionally creating cards for my Stamp Day w/ Friends but ended up getting side tracked...

I so love how this one turned out! 

The colors are a bit different but in the end I think it came together nicely! 

The colors are: Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon & Soft Seafoam.

Card Details:

Stamps: Irresistible Blooms, Layering Leaves (Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon

Cardstock: Pretty Peacock, Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Hello Irresistible DSP

Accessories: Irresistible Blooms Dies, Nested Essentials Dies, Lost Lagoon Tinsel Gems, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The Irresistible Blooms Bundle is from the Online Exclusives which I think turned out to be a huge hit! The DSP is just beautiful too!

Yesterday Mr Shady was a bit sluggish in the morning but as the day went on he started eating & drinking....even barking at the squirrels in the back yard! He's not very swollen this time either which is a good thing. He was so happy to see Shawn come in from work....his little tail was just wagging away! 

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Haha! 

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

Gone Fishing Retirement Card

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

The weekend is here! 

Yesterday Mr Shady had his teeth cleaning and they extracted 8 teeth and polished the rest up nicely. We haven't been able to look in his mouth yet because he isn't allowing us near it, rightfully so. He was still pretty groggy when we brought him home. I told Kelsey to put him in Bailee's dog bed since it's bigger than his bed and then he can stretch out and sleep off the anesthesia. He was very wobbly & sleepy. By dark time he ran out in the yard, went potty and barked at a bunny outside of the fence but still was not ready to eat or drink. I am hoping today he is feeling more like his usual self. He also has to wear the cone of shame for the next 5 days which in its self is a pain. I'll keep you posted on him.

Today I have another cool card to share that I made for a challenge last weekend and forgot to post it over at the Kitchen Table Craft Social on Facebook. This is a Shortcut Card Sketch which is something new she started several months ago but is now creating more Shortcut card sketches in the next few weeks. I am always looking for a great sketch so I played along with this one...

I made this one into a Retirement card for on my card rack and it uses several fun elements!

Card Details:

Stamps: Gone Fishing

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Wild Wheat

Cardstock: Wild Wheat, Very Vanilla, Mossy Meadow, Let's Go Fishing DSP

Accessories: Basics 3D EF, Something Fancy Dies, Gone Fishing Dies, Metallic Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I honestly love this entire suite of products and know I will get lots of use from it!

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Sure does look like Mr Shady in this picture but i'm sure he isn't going to be this peppy today! Last evening on our way back the hall to go to bed Shawn popped into Kelsey room to check on Shady. He perked right up seeing pappy and as Shawn was talking to him he kept tilting his head from side to side like he understood what he was saying. It was so cute!

Thanks for stopping by & have a fabulous Friday!

~Wendy

Gone Fishing HB

 Good Morning & Happy Thursday!

Today Mr Shady is headed to the Vet for a teeth cleaning.

He could not have any food or water after midnight and has to be dropped off by 9:15 this morning. When he comes home later later today he will most likely be groggy and sleep the rest of the night. 

I also have card #5 to share with you from last Saturday's Stamp Day w/ Friends get together. I always try to create a masculine card since both girls have lots of men in their lives. Since I got the Gone Fishing Suite I had to use it to make a card for us to make!

Card Details:

Stamps: unknown sentiment

Ink: Boho Blue

Cardstock: Boho Blue, Very Vanilla, Let's Go Fishing DSP

Accessories: Something Fancy Dies, Twisted Rope 3D EF, Boho Blue In Color Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

The Twisted Rope 3D EF is pretty cool and goes nicely with the fishing suite.

Update on Vicki:

Vicki's friend that lives close to her has been in contact with me for the last several days. She left me know that Vicki was discharged from the hospital yesterday so I did not call for an update last evening. It is a 3-4 hour car ride from their house to the hospital so i'm sure until they got home that they both were exhausted. Just please continue to keep her in your prayers.

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

Happy Anniversary

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Today I am sharing card # 4 from my recent Stamp Day w/ Friends event.

I always ask if there is a special occasion that they need a card for but they usually tell me all occasion. So today I am sharing the Anniversary card we made. It uses everything retired.

Such pretty colors on this one especially for the summer months.

I love pulling out the old stuff and breathing new life into it and the girls really liked this one.

Card Details:

Stamps: Many Mates (retired)

Ink: Watermelon Wonder (retired)

Cardstock: Peekaboo Peach (retired), Pale Papaya (retired), Watermelon Wonder (retired), Basic White, Fruit Stand DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Lots of Labels Framelits (retired), Tasteful Textile 3D EF (retired), Daffodil Delight Ruched Rinbbon (retired), Pale Papaya Dots, (retired), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Lots of oldies but goodies!

Update on Vicki:

I talked to her hubby last evening and they are hoping Vicki gets discharged today!

She has been doing so well and if all looks ok when the doctor stops to see her she will be on her way home! I did not talk to him for long as he was getting ready to help her out of bed so I don't know if her swelling has gone down but I do know she is going home with the trach & feeding tube. I assume just until the swelling goes down in her face. I hope tomorrow to have another update on her but in the meantime please continue to keep her in your prayers. The first part of her cancer journey was surgery and once she is healed she will more than likely start the second part of chemo & radiation. 

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

Healing Hugs

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

After a stormy day we are in for a nice day today!

We got alittle bit of rain and hopefully more will come soon.

Today I have card # 3 from Saturday's Stamp Day w/ Friends get together.

This one uses an old set called Healing Hugs. 

Deb had asked for Get Well cards so I was happy to help! 

Card Details:

Stamps: Healing Hugs

Ink: Petal Pink, Calypso Coral

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Petal Pink, Basic White, Dandy Designs DSP (SAB 23)

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits, Stitched With Whimsy Dies, Petal Pink/Champagne Ribbon, Champagne Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I enjoyed creating this card especially using the Stitched With Whimsy Dies. 

They add so much interest to a card. 

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Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Sweetest Cherries Book Binder Card

 Hello & Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a nice weekend! Yesterday got pretty hot so it was time to turn the ac on!

Today they are calling for showers & thunderstorms. We really need the rain!!

Today I have card #2 to share with you from Saturday's Stamp Day w/ Friends get together.

For this card I used the Sweetest Cherries bundle and used the Book Binder fun fold.

Card Details:

Stamps: Sweetest Cherries, Peaceful Moments (inside saying-retired)

Ink: Real Red, Garden Green, Soft Suede (retired), Basic Black Archival (retired)

Cardstock: Real Red, Basic Black, Basic White, Dream A Daydream DSP (hostess retired)

Accessories: Cherry Builder Punch, White Glittered Ribbon, Iridescent Rhinestones, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card was a bit tricky for the girls when it came to stamping the cherries, stems & leaves and then punching them out. I may try another card with the Sweetest Cherries bundle to get them more familiar with how to stamp the images and punch them out. All in all they loved the card! The only thing popped up on the front of the card was the one cherry.

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~Wendy

Peace & Comfort

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

I hope your having a nice weekend!

Our weather has been pretty nice but man do we need some rain! The grass has started to dry up and the ground is so dry it started cracking. We had a little bit of rain on Friday evening when thunderstorms came thru but not anywhere what we need. I think we might soon need to do a rain dance! LOL

Yesterday I had my friends over to make cards and it was a very nice time!

We made 5 cards, ate some yummy snacks and chatted alot!

This is card #1 that we made using an oldie but a goodie stamp set called Peace & Comfort.

I'm not sure when this stamp set was out because I got it 2nd hand from a friend and since it's a lovely set....I wanted to create a card for us girls to make...

We embossed the flowers with Winter White Embossing Powder on Rococo Rose cardstock. Miss Emily was amazed at how the embossing powder turns shiny & raised when it gets embossed. I'm not sure if she ever tried heat embossing before but she loved it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Peace & Comfort (retired)

Ink: Rococo Rose (retired), Versamark

Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Rococo Rose, Basic White, Rococo Rose DSP (retired)

Accessories: Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Stitched Framelits (retired), Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Winter White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Brushed Brass Butterflies, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Rococo Rose was an In Color a few years back and it was a pretty color. It reminds me of Moody Mauve that we currently have as an In Color.

Also a quick update on my friend, Vicki:

I talked to her husband last evening and she is doing beautifully!

She was sitting on the edge of her bed and he put me on speaker phone to say hi to her. He said she was waving back! She currently cannot speak which I can only imagine is pretty tough for her but she has a chalkboard to write on to communicate. I received the sweetest card in the mail from her yesterday. It just made me smile! Keep sending up those prayers for Vicki! They are working!

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

Better Days Ahead

 Good Morning & Happy Saturday!

This morning the girls are coming over for Stamp Day w/ Friends! I am excited to see them and catch up on life. I will share the cards we make starting tomorrow so I hope you will stop back. They are oldies but goodies!

My card today is one that I made to send out to my dear friend that is still in the hospital. When I spoke to her hubby last evening he said she is doing great. Still has pain & swelling but in time that will get better. She is up walking which is another plus! It will still be a few more days until she can go home but she's resting and doing all she can to get better. I'm so proud of you, Vicki! 💗

Card Details:

Stamps: Inked & Tiled, Lasting Joy

Ink: Lost Lagoon, Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Very Vanilla, Inked Botanicals DSP

Accessories: Something Fancy Dies, Lost Lagoon Ribbon, Lost Lagoon Tinsel Gems, Dimensionals, Stampin Seal

I enjoyed inking up these 2 stamp sets and plan to do some more stamping with them soon. 

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Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Sending Sunny Thoughts

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

Do you have any fun plans this weekend? 

I am having my friends over tomorrow to make some cards! I'm excited to see them as it's been since April. I have everything all set up and ready to go!

Have you heard about the smoke overtaking the east coast from the wildfires in Quebec, Canada? The last few days we've hardly had any sunshine....it's been covered by the heavy smoke. Yesterday was the worst and the York County Emergency System suggested that everyone stay indoors if possible. Today they are calling for rain showers here so I pray that it helps clear the air & sky!

My friend that had surgery on Wednesday is doing great! I call her husband every evening and check on her. I hope she continues to do well and send my thoughts & prayers to her everyday. I asked if she could have visitors and her husband said yes, why....are you in the parking lot? Oh my, that made me laugh as we are probably 2000 miles away! But I would love to see her and give her a big hug!

The other day I was scouring Pinterest and found a card that I was so taken with. It was created by Barb Brimhall and I had to case it!

Card Details:

Stamps: Watercolor Shapes(retired), Sunny Sentiments (retired)

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Basic Black Archival (retired)

Cardstock: Basic Black, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Blending Brushes, Basic Black Matte Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

It was so quick & easy to make and another card I have in my stash to send out.

It will brighten someone's day for sure!

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Thanks for stopping by & have a great day ahead!

~Wendy