Thursday, March 28, 2024

Happy Easter Set

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Nothing much planned for today other than a trip to Sam's Club this evening so today I  hope to get to my stamp table and make some cards!
I do have a set of Easter cards I want to share with you today that I made while I was on a roll with making Easter cards last week! I actually made a few extra's just incase.
This set is a mish mash of different products but turned out so cute!






Card Details:

Stamps: Excellent Eggs
Ink: Mint Macaron (retired)
Cardstock: Mint Macaron (retired), Basic White, Daffodil Delight, The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby)
Accessories: Excellent Eggs Dies, Everyday Details Dies, Basket Weave EF (retired), Daffodil Delight Ribbon (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue


That particular day I pulled out everything I have in my stash that is Easter related. I found the paper from Hobby Lobby with the eggs on and decided to diecut them with the Excellent Eggs Dies and I loved how they turned out. And of course, my friend, Carol, recently used the Basket Weave EF which inspired me to pull mine out and blow the dust off of it. 
Thanks Carol for inspiring me! These were just so much fun to play around with & create!
Hope you enjoy them!

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My thoughts today...


I'm sure you all have seen the news in the last 2 days about the bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland. It's really sad that this has happen and lives were lost. Praying for the families of the lost and hoping that it doesn't take years to rebuild that bridge. 

Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy




Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Penny Black Easter Bonnet

 Hello & Happy Wednesday!

Today I have something a little bit different from my normal Stampin Up things. I was going thru my Easter drawer and found this adorable stamp from Penny Black and was inspired to ink it up and color it. I really was not expecting to make a card with it but I did! I have had this stamp for many years and i'm not even sure if Penny Black is still in business. I have a slew of their stamps that I always forget I have because I keep them separate from my Stampin Up stamps. They are tucked away in an iris cart which I hardly ever look thru which is a shame because they are just so cute!



Card Details:

Stamps: Penny Black-Easter Bonnet, Heartfelt Hello's (SAB 24)
Ink: Memento Black, Granny Apple Green, Stampin Blends-Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Pumpkin, Granny Apple Green
Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Basic White, Daffodil Delight DSP (retired), Granny Apple Green DSP (retired), Pumpkin Pie DSP (retired)
Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Stitched Rectangle Framelits, Pumpkin Pie Enamel Dots (retired), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

All my Easter cards have been addressed and put out for the mail. I hope they are not too delayed and get to their destinations on time!

We are in for a rainy day today and I always say....it's a great day if your a duck!
I am making stuffed peppers for supper this evening which will help heat up the kitchen. It's been so cool & damp the last week or so. I'm hoping our weather soon improves to get out and walk in the evenings now that we have longer daylight! 

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My thoughts today...


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


Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Looks Like Spring Dies

 Good Morning & Happy Tuesday!

I hope your day is off to a great start?!
Today I want to share a card I made for Audrey on her last order. She just requested something with daffodils and no sentiment. I was going to pull out my Daffodil Afternoon stamp set but then I remembered I ordered a small set of dies from Stampin Up. I think these were an add on to the Kits Collection. This set only has 4 dies in it but caught my eye because it diecut a cute little daffodil. So this is what I pulled out and used for her card...




Card Details:

Stamps: none
Ink: none
Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Basic White, Gingham Gala DSP (retired)
Accessories: Fun Patterns EF (Online Exclusives), Looks Like Spring Dies, Daffodil Delight Enamel Dots, Organdy Ribbon (retired), Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

My pictures really did not do this card any justice but as always, Audrey loved it!

So, I did get my Easter cards all finished! Today I will be addressing them and getting them out for the mail. Hoping they arrive at their destination in time for Easter!

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My thoughts today...



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




Monday, March 25, 2024

Something Fancy Sympathy Set

 Hello & Happy Monday!

Today is going to be a busy day for me as I have housework to do!
I hate the days when I have to clean but it always feels so good when it's done and everything smells fresh & clean! 
I have a set of Sympathy cards to share today that I made for on my card rack. I used a mix of old & new on these.






Card Details:

Stamps: Something Fancy, Wonderful World (SAB 22)
Ink: Poppy Parade, Stampin Write Markers-Poppy Parade, Mint Macaron (retired)
Cardstock: Mint Macaron (retired), Basic White, Ringed of Love DSP (SAB 22)
Accessories: Deckled Rectangle Dies, Everyday Details Dies, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I have always loved the Wonderful World stamp set and lately I have been trying to use it!
The floral stamps are so pretty!

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My thoughts today...


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


Sunday, March 24, 2024

Wanted to Say Dies

 Good Morning & Happy Sunday!

Lots of sunshine outside today compared to yesterday!
It poured most of the day but by supper time the rain cleared out and the winds ramped up. 
I am hoping for a warmer week ahead!

Today I am sharing a card that I made for Audrey's good friend, Kit. In the last 11 years that I have been making cards for Audrey, I have heard so much about her friend, Kit, that I feel like I practically know her. LOL I know she also loves all things pink so that is why this card is all in pink...




Card Details:

Stamps: none
Ink: none
Cardstock: Bubble Bath, Basic White, Delightfully Eclectic DSP
Accessories: Wanted to Say Dies, Bubble Bath Ribbon, Rhinestones, Adhesive Sheets, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Lots of pink on this and Audrey loved it!

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My thoughts today...


Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy




Saturday, March 23, 2024

Happy Retirement

 Hello & Happy Saturday!

It's to be a dreary, rainy day here today and unfortunately we have to go out in the weather because Miss Bailee has dog grooming this morning. 
I have a card to share today that was in Audrey's recent card order. She needed a retirement card for a man that is a big time fisherman. I was so excited to be able to use the Gone Fishing stamp set since it hasn't been inked in a while.




Card Details:

Stamps: Gone Fishing
Ink: Pebbled Path
Cardstock: Pebbled Path, Very Vanilla, Let's Go Fishing DSP
Accessories: Gone Fishing Dies, Nested Essentials Dies, Twisted Rope 3D EF, Pebbled Path In Color Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

When I showed the card to Audrey she said...this is perfect!
I'm always happy to help!

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My thoughts today...


Stamp, of course! 
How will you answer that? Leave your answer in the comments!

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




Friday, March 22, 2024

Filled With Fun For Olivia!

 Good Morning & Happy Fri-YAY!

Today's card is a semi case of a card from Jamie Babarczy that I just loved!!
I needed a card for a little girl who is having her first birthday in a few days and thought this card would be perfect for her! I added a few different touches to it to personalize it. 
I used the Filled With Fun Bundle from the Stampin Up Online Exclusives for this. I do not have much in stamps for kids and so this set worked great for it!





Card Details:

Stamps: Filled With Fun (Online Exclusives), Artistically Inked (sentiment)
Ink: Memento Black, Berry Burst, Stampin Blends-Bubble Bath, Berry Burst
Cardstock: Bubble Bath, Berry Burst, Basic White, Basic Black, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Filled With Fun Dies, Mini Alphabet Dies, Basics 3D EF (Online Exclusives), Tinsel Gems 4 Pack (Berry Burst), Wink of Stella, Dimensionals, Adhesive Sheets, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Isn't it cute? I added a bit of shimmer to all the bows & the icing on the cake because who doesn't love a bit of sparkle?! Thanks Jaime for your inspiration! Olivia is going to love it!

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My thoughts today...


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





Thursday, March 21, 2024

Happy Birthday

 Hello & Happy Thursday!

Today's post will be a quick one as I have a busy day ahead!
This card is another one that I whipped up for Audrey for one of those 18 birthday cards that she needed. I used products that were from SaleABRation.



Card Details:

Stamps: Beautiful Balloons
Ink: Poppy Parade
Cardstock: Pool Party, Basic White, Poppy Parade, Sunny Days DSP (SAB 24)
Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Thoughtful Expressions Dies, Softly Sophisticated EF (SAB 24), Adhesive Backed Hearts & Flowers, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I think this is the first time I have opened this pack of paper and it's so pretty!

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My thoughts today...


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


Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Latte Love Gift Bag

 Good Morning & Happy Hump Day, Everyone!

We are halfway thru the week and I feel like I haven't accomplished much.
I did however get Audrey's card order finished & delivered to her on Monday evening!
Yesterday I also got a couple of Easter/Spring decorations out. I wanted to go stamp but never did. My hands are bothering me a little so I guess it was best to rest them. 
Today I am sharing the gift bag that I decorated for Audrey's card order. I do this every time she has a card order whether it's a big order or 2 cards. I am not sure what she does with the bags after she empties them. On this one I pulled out the Online Exclusive set called Latte Love which is such a pretty set & beautiful papers to boot! Usually she comments on the bags but this one she did not.




Project Details:

Stamps: Latte Love (Online Exclusives)
Ink: Memento Black, Pecan Pie, Stampin Blends- Petal Pink
Cardstock: Petal Pink, Basic White, Petal Pink Glimmer Paper (retired), A Little Latte DSP
Accessories: Circle Layering Framelits (retired), Latte Love Dies, Adhesive Backed Swirl Dots, Pecan Pie/Vanilla Stitched Ribbon, Foam Adhesive Sheets, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I had so much fun just playing around with this suite of products!
I love all things coffee even though I can't stomach coffee much these days. I'm lucky once a week to drink it these last few weeks. 

Today I do hope to get a few Easter cards created because Easter will be here soon!

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My thoughts today...


Definitely my motto today!
Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!
~Wendy




Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Zinnia Birthday Cards

 Hello & Happy Tuesday!

Today I am sharing a set of cards that I made for Audrey.
She said she needed 18 birthday cards for April and this pack is was included.
I pulled out the ever so lovely Flowering Zinnia DSP and got to work!





Card Details:

Stamps: Something Fancy
Ink: Blackberry Bliss
Cardstock: Thick Basic White, Flowering Zinnia DSP (Online Exclusives)
Accessories: Something Fancy Dies, Lemon Lime Twist Ribbon, Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins, Glue Dots, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue


It doesn't get any easier than this! 
That beautiful paper does all the work and Audrey loved the bright colors.
We got her card delivered to her last evening and she sure was chatty!
And I got to see pictures of her great granddaughters! 
They are just the most precious little ones ever! 

Well, today I am putting my St Patrick's Day decorations away and digging out a few Easter/Spring things to decorate with. It surely does not feel like spring outside though!
Last Friday we hit 76 degrees and yesterday we had a high of 44. Crazy!

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My thoughts today...


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




Monday, March 18, 2024

Floral HB

 Good Morning & Happy Monday!

I hope your week is off to a great start!
Today I am sharing another birthday card that Audrey requested. She has a few family birthdays in the next few weeks and this is one that I made for her using a variety of products.




Card Details:

Stamps: Artistically Inked
Ink: Starry Sky
Cardstock: Starry Sky, Basic White, Wonderful World DSP (retired SAB 22)
Accessories: Everyday Details Dies, Starry Sky Metallic Ribbon, Starry Sky Enamel Dots, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love the colors in this DSP and sadly, the Starry Sky color will be retiring at the end of April. I made sure to stock up on it!

I have 2 more cards today to finish up for Audrey then I will call her to see if it's ok to deliver them to her this evening. Guess I better get to it!

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My thoughts today...


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




Saturday, March 16, 2024

Sweetest Cherries HB

 Hello & Happy Saturday!!!

The weekend is here and I am planning to finish up Audrey's card order since Shawn is away today! Him & a friend went to a fishing tournament about 2 hours away and will be gone most of the day. It's just Ryan, Bailee and me for the day!

Yesterday I got a few of her cards done. She requested 4 special birthday cards and this is one I made after seeing an email tutorial from Marisa over at the Kitchen Table Stamper last week. I changed up a few things on my card to keep it simple for Audrey.



Card Details:

Stamps: Sweetest Cherries, Very Best Occasions
Ink: Early Espresso, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce
Cardstock: Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce, Basic White, Sunny Days DSP (SAB 2024)
Accessories: Everyday Details Dies, Cherry Builder Punch, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

I love how this turned out! A huge thank you to Marisa, for her inspiration!
Well, I have a busy day ahead at my stamp table so I better get to it!

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My thoughts today...


Thanks for stopping by & enjoy your day!
~Wendy