Hello Sunshine!

 

I made this card for The Paper Players clean and simple weather challenge over at thepaperplayers.blogspot.com but I then decided it was not so clean and simple with lots of white space. I have made another for tomorrow to post for that challenge but this card will go out today to my son! I have used the Splash & Relax bundle as well as the Summer Happiness stamps. I have a Night Of Navy base and a layer of Coastal Cabana ran through with the Soft Waves embossing folder. I then cut a Textured Notes panel in white and added three colors with my blending brushes. I added Crisp Cantaloupe, Daffodil Delight, and Coastal Cabana inks. I then stamped the sun from the Summer Happiness set in Crushed Curry ink and the sentiment from the Splash & Relax set in Night Of Navy. I stamped on white card stock the beachballs in Coastal Cabana and Night Of Navy inks and cut with matching dies. I finished with some iridescent sequin. 

Thanks for stopping by and come look tomorrow for another version for the clean and simple challenge! 

Windy  

Coastal Inspiration

 

A quick card for my son Cole using some great new products from SU! I have a white base and another layer of the Scenic Coast DSP. I then cut a white piece of cards tock to go on top but first I ran it through the Soft waves embossing folder. I then cut the middle with the Sunset Coast dies. I stamped the sentiment from the Paper Pumpkin kit called lakeside Retreat (April 2026) on a white banner from a kit in Secret Sea ink. I finished with some Secret Sea dots. 

Hope you have abeautiful day and thanks for stopping by! 

Windy

The Wild Bunch

 

Playing with a new set from SU! called Wild Bunch and you can get it for $5.00 this month when you spend $75.00 or more on an order. I also grabbed some new in color DSP called Gingham Gallery which will be available in the online exclusives next month for July 2026. I have a white base and layered the DSP on top. I then cut a banner from the in colors Peaceful Pine and Golden Glow with the Creative Haven dies. I cut the white circles from the Spotlight On Nature dies. I stamped the critters in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and and hand snipped them out to pop on after coloring them. I used the Stampin Blends markers in Smoky Slate, Basic Black and Petal Pink for the koala plus SU500. Cajun Craze, and Copper Clay for the bull. I heat embossed the sentiment from the set in white embossing powder after stamping in VersaMark ink on my color card stocks and then punched out with the Triple Banner punch. I finished off with a few in color dots. 

I am sending these out to my son and daughter soon. 

Thanks for stopping by and have abeautiful weekend!

Windy   

Best Kitty Day With In Colors For The Pals Blog Hop

 

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month, the Pals are showcasing the fresh and fabulous 2026–2028 Stampin’ Up! In Colors! Whether you’re a seasoned stamper or new to the fun, these new hues are sure to spark your creativity. Be sure to click through the links below to “hop” along and see how each Pal brought these gorgeous colors to life. You’re bound to find a few new favorites—and a little inspiration along the way!

My card for the Pals Blog Hop this month has been mailed out for my daughter. She loves cats and pastel colors. I wanted to use the new in colors- Barely Blush, Crisp Cantaloupe and Hydrangea Hue along with the Cutest Crew bundle for a fun card just for her.  I have a Barely Blush base an a layer of white card stock ran though the Eyelet embossing folder then a die cut of Barely Blush from the Textured Notes dies. I stamped the cats from the Cutest Crew stamp set in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card and cut with the matching dies. I colored them with the Stampin Blends markers in my three colors. I then stamped the sentiment from the same set on the Blush die in Hydrangea Hue ink. I also cut from the same Cutest Crew dies several butterflies in Hue and Cantaloupe card stocks. 

MORE INSPIRATION AWAITS! There’s a full lineup of creative inspiration waiting for you! Scroll down to hop along and enjoy what the rest of the blog hop team has crafted. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for next month’s theme: My Favorites in the New Catalog—we’ve already picked our must-haves!

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

1. Beth McCullough
2. Lisa Ann Bernard
3. Peggy Noe
4. Debbie Mageed
5. Windy Ellard
6. Su Mohr
7. Rae Burnet
8. Tricia Chuba
9. Sue Jackson
10. Stesha Bloodhart

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a blessed day!

Windy

PP789 Perfect Day

 

I am playing along with Stef's masculine theme over at thepaperplayer.blogspot.com today with a relaxing card! I have a white base and a layer of the Waterside Retreat DSP for the background. I stamped the seagrass on white card stock from the Relaxing Waterside set with Mossy Meadow and Petal Pink inks plus the bird and cup on white card stock in Secret Sea ink and cut out with the matching dies.  I stamped the sentiment on a white banner die from a kit in Secret Sea ink. I then stamped the chair on To Market retired DSP that is a woodgrain pattern in Pecan Pie ink and cut with matching dies. I colored the cup with a  Balmy Blue Stampin Blends marker. I already sent this off to my son in the mail! 

Have a beautiful day and thanks for stopping by!

Windy

Relax At Sunset

 

Today, you can see both my cards together. I made the second one featured today for my daughter. I have a Strawberry Slush base and I cut the Scenic Coast DSP with the Everyday Arches dies. I then stamped the sentiment and book from the Relaxing Waterside stamp set on white card stock in Strawberry Slush ink. I stamped the chair in same ink on a piece of Highland Heather card stock. I cut the chair and the book withn the matching dies. I cut the sentiment by hand. I added a little Barley Blush to the book with my Stampin Blends marker. 

Hope you have a lovely day and thanks for stopping by!

Windy

Relax With A Sunrise

 

I made a few new cards using the Relaxing Waterside bundle plus the Scenic Coast DSP. I designed this one in blue and mailed to my son and another in purple/pink for my girl which you can see tomorrow. I have a Balmy Blue base and a a piece of the DSP cut with the Everyday Arches. I stamped the chair from the set in Night Of Navy ink on a piece of Blueberry Bushel card stock and cut it out with the matching dies. I stamped the book and sentiment in same ink on white card stock and cut the book with the matching dies and the hand snipped the sentiment. I added a little Balmy Blue to the book with a Stampin Blend marker. 

Hope you have a beautiful week and thanks for stopping by!

Windy