Baptism Cards

 Good Morning & Happy Thursday!

I am off to the dentist first thing this morning for a cleaning.

I'd rather be in bed sleeping but gotta do what ya gotta do, right?

Today I am sharing 2 cards that I made recently for Audrey.

Everything on these is retired,

Card Details:

Stamps: Inspired Events (retired), Hold on to Hope (retired Million Dollar Achiever Set)

Ink: Mossy Meadow, Petal Pink

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Basic White, Mossy Meadow, Magnolia Lane DSP (retired)

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Crosses of Hope Framelits (retired), Celebration Labels Dies (retired), Enamel Dots (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I always enjoy pulling out the retired stuff and breathing new life into them!

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My thoughts today...

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

Playing in the Rain

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

I'm sorry for the late post today as I was having computer issues and had to wait on Shawn to get home to help me out. I did play at my stamp table for a little bit. I made a card using the Playing in the Rain Bundle that came out last year but I haven't really used it much.

This card is going to Audrey. Her cancer treatments have really been setting her back for a day or two and I wanted her to know she is in my thoughts.

The saying on this comes from a new Online Exclusive set called Comforting Thoughts. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Comforting Thoughts (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Old Olive

Cardstock: Balmy Blue, Basic White, Rain or Shine DSP (retired)

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Playing in the Rain Dies, Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

That adorable little turtle is diecut from the Rain or Shine DSP.

Hope this makes her smile!

Wasn't today such a beautiful day?!

I sat outback with Bailee a bit this morning. I'll take 70 degrees in March!

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My thoughts today...

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

Bee Mine Notecards

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Today I want to share a set of notecards that I made for Audrey a few weeks ago and forgot to share them! These really have nothing to do with Valentines Day. She just wanted some floral cards without a sentiment on and the Bee Mine DSP worked nicely for these! 

Card Details:

Stamps: Bee My Valentine

Ink: Parakeet Party, Sweet Sorbet

Cardstock: Pool Party, Parakeet Party, Basic White, Bee Mine DSP

Accessories: Nested Essentials Dies, Basics 3D EF, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I personally loved these but my pictures did not do them justice. 

Audrey loved them! Every time when I deliver her card orders we sit at her dining room table and we go thru each set of cards and when she is done and she always says...I love all of them! She is just the sweetest, kindest lady I think I have ever met! I don't think she has a vindictive bone in her body! 

Today I have some dusting to do downstairs and I am finished with my cleaning! Yesterday it took me all day but isn't that how spring cleaning goes?

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!

~Wendy

Easter Bunny Cards

 Hello & Happy Monday!

I hope you enjoyed a nice weekend!

We certainly had some wonky weather here....rain all day Saturday then on Sunday we had snow squalls with very gusty winds all day! It was crazy!

Today I am sharing the 2 Easter cards that Audrey requested for her 2 great granddaughters that are still celebrating their year of firsts. This will be their first Easter and she wanted a card for each one. 

Card Details:

Stamps: Easter Bunny, Sentiment was computer generated

Ink: Petal Pink, Fresh Freesia

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Fresh Freesia, Basic White, Dandy Designs DSP (retired SAB 23)

Accessories: Easter Bunny Punch, Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Fresh Freesia Ribbon & In Color Dots (retired), Petal Pink Milky Dots & Ribbon (retired), Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

These were so fun to make and, of course, the Easter Bunny Punch makes things very easy! 

Audrey was so happy with them! She really loves those 2 great granddaughters! I have yet to see a picture of them! 

Well, today I am off to get some house cleaning done. It has been weeks since i've done much because of not feeling good. Thankfully, that is all behind me and I can get some spring cleaning done!

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My thoughts today...

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

Daffodil Daydream

 Hello & Happy Sunday!

Yesterday was such a dreary yukky day here in PA.

I popped out early afternoon for a haircut and it was just raining cats & dogs!

Was happy to get back home where it was warm & dry.

Today I have a pretty Easter card to share with you that I made the other day.

I pulled out one of my favorite sets that is now retired called Daffodil Daydream.

Card Details:

Stamps: Daffodil Daydream (retired)

Ink: Memento Black, Stampin Blends- Mint Macaron, Daffodil Delight

Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Basic White, Country Gingham DSP (retired)

Accessories: Daffodil Dies (retired), Tailor Made Tags Dies, Basics 3D EF (Online Exclusives), White Organdy Ribbon, Brushed Brass Butterflies, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This is the first Easter card I made this year!

I sure hope I have time later this week to make more because Easter will be here before ya know it and I have been so behind. 

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My thoughts today...

Happy St Patrick's Day

 Good Morning & Happy Saturday!

It's a dreary morning here in PA. The rain is on our doorstep which literally makes me want to jump back in bed. I have lots of laundry waiting on me so that nap may have to wait until later! I'm keeping things simple today with laundry and a pot of chili for supper. 

Yesterday around noon time I get a text from Shawn that he forwarded to me. It was a message from CVS that my Mounjaro injections had come in and was ready for pick up! Imagine my surprise and quite honestly I thought it was a mistake but he stopped and picked it up on his way home from work so it wasn't a mistake by any means! It ended up being injection day afterall so that made my day! It was late last evening until I did get to inject since we did a quick trip to BB's Grocery in Quarryville. I found some protein shakes there that are good until 2025 so that was a plus. This morning I woke up feeling good...no nausea but just a bit tired which could be related to this dreary weather. 

Anyways, this past week I finished up an order for Audrey. The cards  I am sharing today were the last 2 she requested for the great granddaughters, Evie & Malia. 

I used a mish mash of different things on these but so fun to make!

Card Details:

Stamps: Lucky Clover (retired)

Ink: Garden Green

Cardstock: Garden Green, Basic White, Shamrocks - The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby)

Accessories: Lucky Clover Punch (retired), Mini Alphabet Dies, Stitched Rectangle Framelits (retired), Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins, Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

She loved them and loved that they were personalized for each baby!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & have a great day!

~Wendy

Irresistible Blooms

 Hello & Happy Fri-YAY!

Today I have a set of cards to share with you that I made using stuff from the Online Exclusives store. I haven't really used this set much and wanted to try to get a dent in the pack of DSP. These I made for on my card rack.

Card Details:

Stamps: Irresistible Blooms (Online Exclusives)

Ink: Calypso Coral

Cardstock: Petal Pink, Basic White, Calypso Coral, Hello, Irresistible DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Irresistible Blooms Dies (Online Exclusives), Oval Layering Framelits (retired), Frosted Dots (Online Exclusives), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I have put myself on a spending freeze until the new catalog comes out.

I have so much that I really want to use before that time comes!

So, yesterday Shawn stopped at CVS to see if my Mounjaro was ready for pick up since today is my injection day. They told him that they do not have any in stock and they have no idea when they will receive another shipment. Apparently, there is a shortage of it. I have been reading that on the support group pages and now it has hit here. Guess today will not be injection day for me afterall. Not sure when the next time I will be injecting with it. My doctor told me to call around to other pharmacies to see if someone else has it but then my insurance won't cover it and I am not paying $1200 for it. I will wait patiently for it to come back in! Crazy isn't it?!!

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My thoughts today...

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

Easter Lilies

Good Morning & Happy Wednesday!

It sure is a foggy morning here in PA! Yesterday we had rain and later today we have more on the way. As dreary & gloomy as it is it's still better than snow!

Today I have a set of cards to share with you that I made for Easter. Audrey requested a pack on Monday so these were perfect for her. I used the Easter Lilies Bundle from the 2024 Spring Mini Catalog. The stamp set is gorgeous but I did not use it on these cards....just basically the Easter Lily Dies and a word of caution if you have this set. I had to go and find some video's on how to put some of the lilies together. It was alittle bit complicated but once I seen how others put the flowers together than I got the hang of it. They turned out beautifully and Audrey loved them!

 Card Details:

Stamps: Easter Lilies

Ink: Boho Blue

Cardstock: Boho Blue, Basic White, Daffodil Delight, Soft Seafoam, Vellum Paper, Flight & Airy DSP (retired SAB 24)

Accessories: Scalloped Contour Dies, Easter Lily Dies, Tailor Made Tags Dies, Boho Blue Ribbon, Linen Thread, Boho Blue In Color Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Had my doctor visit yesterday afternoon. All went well.

Lost 20 pds in 4 weeks and my blood pressure was good.

Doctor kept me on my same dose of the Mounjaro injection until June when I return. I have to get my side affects under control before I can move to a higher dose. 

Saw the diabetic nurse on my way out who hooked me up with a Glucose Monitor and showed us how to use it. At the office my glucose number was good, too, so this injection is doing what it is suppose too. I started drinking a protein shake every morning since I can no longer eat a normal breakfast and that has helped me greatly! Constipation is still a huge side affect and she said to use Miralax 2-3 times a week to see if that helps and also to eat Activia Yogurt which I have already started using both. Told her I joined a Mounjaro Support group and i'm learning alot. I will return in 3 months and fingers crossed my pharmacy has my next 4 doses of the injections because I am hearing that there are shortages on this medication. Always something!

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My thoughts today...

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

Masculine Happy Birthday Cards

 Good Morning & Happy Tuesday!

Today I have 2 cards to finish up for Audrey and then her order is done and ready to get delivered tonight. I have a doctor appointment today @4 pm for a recheck of my Mounjaro injections. Since I am no longer sick with the flu I am feeling so much better even on this injection. Yesterday I even had a little spring to my step and cooked supper which I haven't been able to do in 2 weeks. Smells of food still kinda turn my stomach but I am getting better with it. I joined a Mounjaro Support Group and have learned alot about this medication from other people's experiences. Most people recommend that you drink protein shakes to help with the nausea. It has helped and also helped me to start eating more. I probably won't know what my blood sugar & A1c is for about 2 more months but I am hoping it is going in the right direction. I will let you know tomorrow how my appt goes.

I do have 2 cards to share with you today that I made for Audrey.

She wanted 2 cards for the priests at church who are celebrating birthdays. This is what I made for her...

Card Details:

Stamps: Throughout the Year

Ink: Cajun Craze, Lost Lagoon

Cardstock: Cajun Craze, Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Tartan Foil DSP (Online Exclusives)

Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Stampin Seal

I'm anxious to see Audrey tonight to catch up. It's been awhile.

We did talk on the phone yesterday and she seemed in really good spirits and was headed outside to do some weeding in her flower bed since the weather was so nice!

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My thoughts today...

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

You're Simply Marvelous

 Hello & Happy Monday, Friends!

I hope you enjoyed a nice weekend!

Yesterday our weather was so nice! Shawn went fishing for a good while then we made a trip to Walmart for a few things. I am feeling so much better except for an annoying cough but I am up and trying to get back into the groove of things. Today I am gonna try to finish up Audrey's order and get it delivered to her this evening as long as it works for her. I am anxious to see her!

The card I am sharing today I made for a customer Thank You recently. I am so behind at getting my Thank You cards out for my customers and I feel so bad. This week my plan is to get caught up! Anyways, this is one of the cards I sent out...

Card Details:

Stamps: Perennial Postage

Ink: Lost Lagoon

Cardstock: Lost Lagoon, Basic White, Perennial Lavender DSP

Accessories: Perennial Postage Dies, Fern 3D EF, Pretty Peacock & Gold Ribbon, Blooming Pearls, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

A quick & easy card to whip up especially since i've been so behind.

Let's hope i'm good to go now!

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My thoughts today...

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

First Communion Card

Hello & Happy Sunday!

Today is looking to be quite sunny and warmer than our rainy day yesterday.

Do you have any fun plans today? Not sure what's on my agenda just yet but maybe a walk to break this girl in after a long cold winter.

Today I have a quick card to share with you that I created for Audrey's order that is still waiting to get delivered to her. She requested a First Communion card for a little girl and this is what I made for her. It uses all retired products.

Card Details:

Stamps: Inspired Events (retired)

Ink: Soft Succulent, Calypso Coral

Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Soft Succulent, Basic White, Symbols of Fortune DSP (retired)

Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Calypso Coral Ribbon (retired), Brushed Brass Butterflies, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This paper spoke "spring" to me so I thought is was a good match.

Hopefully, I will see Audrey one evening this week to get her cards delivered.

I'm sure she is anxious for them.

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy this nice day ahead!

~Wendy

 

Excellent Eggs

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

I hope your all doing well!

I think I am just about over the hump of being sick, well atleast I hope so!

The last 2 days I have been up & about....even made a trip to the grocery store! That is a miracle in itself! LOL 

Yesterday, I went to my stamp table to play and let me say it was very rough starting! 

On Friday I watched Marisa at Kitchen Table Stamper on her Facebook Live and wanted to play along with her challenge. Here is her Shortcut Sketch #11.

I used her sketch to create a fun card for Easter!

Card Details:

Stamps: Excellent Eggs

Ink: Azure Afternoon, Memento Black, Stampin Blends- Bubble Bath, Azure Afternoon, Fresh Freesia,  Pool Party, Lemon Lolly, Smoky Slate

Cardstock: Bubble Bath, Basic White, Azure Afternoon, Lemon Lolly, Lighter Than Air DSP

Accessories: Excellent Eggs Dies, Everyday Details Dies, Painted Texture 3D EF, Lemon Lolly Gems, Lemon Lolly Ribbon, Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

This card was so fun to make and surely made me feel good just getting inky again! Let's hope I am on the straight & narrow now!

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My thoughts today...

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day even if it is raining!

~Wendy