Hello, My Name Is… Craft Hoarder

Dia daoibh!

You know that moment when you sit down to make one card and end up with enough extra die cuts to open a small craft shop? Aye, that’s me every time. I swear the leaves multiply in the night ... I close the drawer and the next morning it looks like an autumn explosion. If paper had a breeding season, it’d be now 😂.

So, today’s card is proudly sponsored by my ever-growing pile of “I’ll use that later” bits! I pulled out the Spellbinders Autumn Sealed Sprigs dies and Spellbinders Sealed Squiggles, all cut from Tonic Studios cardstock and a sprinkle of glitter card for sparkle. I also added some Nuvo Stone Drops for a bit of posh texture. The big shiny “hello” was cut from cardstock, layered up, and finished with Glossy Accents.

Onto a few challenges:

• Beautiful Blossoms #34 - Anything Flowers Goes
• Classic Design Challenge - Oct/Nov - Anything Goes + option: Autumn Splendor
• The Crafting Challenge - October - Autumn / Halloween
• Creatalicious Challenges #294 - Anything Goes (option: Fall Colors or Halloween)
• The Four Seasons Challenge - October -Anything Fall Goes: 
  

And there we have it ... a cheerful autumn hello made from my “craft chaos” stash. Now, if only I could find the table under the rest of the die cuts…

Sláinte,

🍁Wendy R.🍂

Autumn Leaves & Overtime Dreams

Dia daoibh!

I know, I know… it’s been suspiciously quiet around here lately! You might have thought I’d gone off on a luxury retreat or joined a circus—but alas, no. I’ve simply moved into work. Between staff shortages and endless shifts, I was starting to wonder if I should start paying rent for the staff room. The good news? All that overtime finally paid off—literally! I treated myself to a shiny new tumble dryer. Nothing says “living the dream” quite like dry socks and lint-free joy.

Now, onto my card before I start reviewing appliance warranties for fun. 

Since autumn is in full bloom (and the trees are showing off like contestants on Strictly Come Dancing), I decided to play with the Spellbinders Autumn Sealed Sprigs Etched Dies and Spellbinders Sealed Squiggles. Everything’s cut from Tonic Studios cardstock with a touch of glitter card. I added a strip of washi tape, a sprinkle of glitter, a few Nuvo drops, and some gold gems for embellishment. I kept it sentiment-free this time ... sometimes the card just speaks for itself (and this one says, “I’m approachable”)

Onto a few challenges:

• Craft Rocket Challenges #130  - Autumn/Halloween
• Krafty Chicks #790 - CAS
• The Paper Players PP760 - CAS - Foliage 

• Tic Tac Toe Challenge #281 - (any shape die, free, fall colors) 
  

Right, I’d better sign off before my tumble dryer starts thinking I’ve run off with the washing machine—it’s a bit clingy since it realised it’s the newer model.

Sláinte,

🍂Wendy R. 🍁

Core Chaos & Crafty Apples

Dia Daoibh!

Well now, hasn’t it been some week? Between the whirlwind of emotions, sleep doing its usual disappearing act, and Autism taking the wheel while ADHD quietly sulks in the corner, let’s just say my kitchen presses got the full “Wendy Works” treatment. There's now a brand new streamlined system in place for when the dishwasher gets unloaded – colour-coded, shelf-aligned, and possibly requiring a user manual. But hey, the mugs are happy.

I’ve also switched over to night shifts for a while – figured since sleep had clocked out, I might as well clock in. Four nights back-to-back… so I’ll be off to bed shortly. Just don’t ask if I’ve remembered how to human during daylight hours.

Now, onto something far juicier – my card!  I whipped up a wee number featuring some dinky die-cut apples that I “borrowed” (read: plundered with no shame) from the stash. They're perched on foam pads for that bouncy 3D pop – just the thing to make it look like the apples are actually trying to escape. Can’t say I blame them. Especially after reading the sentiment… let’s just say it hits a bit too close to home. Definitely one for the ‘laugh or cry’ drawer! Oh, and I embellished the wee hearts with some irridecent glitter.

Onto a few challenges:

Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers #262 - R is for Rude

Carlin’s Challenge #82 – Yummy, that’s tasty

Farmquest General Store Challenge #28 Anything goes and/or country theme goes

Allsorts #824 Anything Goes

Simply Clean and Simple - May 2025 - Clean and simple (optional: flowers) 

Fab n' Funky - 2W, #617 - Add a Sentiment 

CAS Colours & Sketches #560 - Sketch: 

Right, I’ve one more post to share before I shuffle off to bed for the night shift ;)

Sláinte,

Wendy R. 🍎

Top O’ the Morning? Not Quite!

Dia Daoibh!

Ah, the merry month of March, when the world suddenly discovers its love for all things green, and we Irish find ourselves explaining, once again, that we don’t actually greet each other with “Top of the morning to ya!” ;)

As someone who's spent more than a few mornings in the Emerald Isle, let me just say, if you’re expecting a friendly “top” from your local Irishman/woman, you’re more likely to get a head nod and a muttered “How’s the craic?” instead. It’s as if the phrase was concocted by the same folks who think we all have leprechauns on speed dial and pots of gold under our beds ;)

Speaking of leprechauns, let’s dive into the delightful shenanigans of this magical month. My crafting card of choice is the 'Wish You Luck' set from Power Poppy, which I've coloured with Promarkers. I've elevated the bouquet with foam pads and added a bit of sparkle with gems and flatback pearls. The sentiment, from Pretty Pink Posh’s Everyday Greetings, is stamped with Stazon.

Ps. Don't forget it's time for the "Anything Goes" challenge at Ally's Angels, challenge #92. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious newbie, this is your chance to let your creativity shine.

click image for a closer look ;)

Given it’s the month of shenanigans, I’ve taken the liberty of colouring it in the tricolour of the Irish flag: An Bhratach Náisiúnta. After all, who says we can’t have a bit of fun with colours while celebrating our quirky Irish heritage?

Onto a few challenges:

• Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: A Bit of Green

• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Bit O' Green

• Creatalicious Challenges #286 - Anything Goes + option: Use Green

• Halloween Crafts and Other Occasions #24  March - Halloween and Other Occasions (Occasions - Birthday, St. Patrick's Day, and Caffeine)

• If You Give a Crafter a Cookie #202 - Lucky in Green

• 2 Sisters On The Blog #95 - Spring and/or Easter

• Digi Choosday #3 - Anything goes

• Colourful Options - Mar - Moodboard:

So, whether you’re crafting, hunting for leprechauns, or just trying to avoid those pesky “top o’ the morning” assumptions, remember to enjoy the mischief and laughter (and beer ;) this season brings. After all, isn’t that what being a bit Irish is all about?

Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit!!

Sláinte!

Wendy R. 

Sketch Time - Cardz 4 Galz

Hi Peeps

Time for another Cardz 4 Galz challenge day!
Thank you to everyone who plays along each fortnight :)
Onto this fortnight's challenge. Challenge # 77 is hosted by myself and this fortnight I have a Sketch:

Here is my DT card:

The background paper and the watermelon slices are designed by me.
Embellished with glitter, 3d gloss and a gingham bow.

Challenges:
Craft Rocket Challenges Mx 1st Thurs #51 Aug - Anything Goes
Crafting With An Attitude M,1st Thurs,3E Always Anything Goes
Through the Purple Haze M 1st Thurs, E3, C10 Aug- Make It CAS
Crafty Creations - 2W,2nd/4th Wed,2E, Always Anything Goes 


Hope to see your creations in the card gallery and Thank You for stopping by!

Wendy xx

Cardz 4 Galz - All Dressed Up

Hi Peeps

Time for another Cardz 4 Galz challenge day!

Thank you to everyone who plays along each fortnight :)

Onto this fortnight's challenge. Challenge # 72 is All dressed up.
Here is my DT card:

I made this celebration themed card using the lovely digital stamp from All Dressed Up called 'Feeling Spoilt'. Coloured with Promarkers and embellished with stickles.
The card is embellished with ribbon, a bow and some clear gems.

A few challenges:
A Perfect Time To Craft #5 - Always Anything Goes
All Dressed Up #81 -  Anything Goes
Classic Design Team Open Challenge Always Anything Goes 
Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow
The Creative Crafters #4 - Anything Goes 

Hope to see your creations in the card gallery and Thank You for stopping by!

Across The Miles

Hi Peeps

Card for today:

I've sponged the background with Ranger's tumbled glass and a cloud die-cut.
The airplane is a die-cut from the Silhouette Store and glossed with 3d gloss for a shiny effect.

Onto a few challenges:
Inspire.Create.Challenges#15 - Masculine
Everybody-Art-Challenge #423 - Use a Die
Moo-Mania & More  #163 - Masculine 
Cardz4Guyz #192 - Travel / Transport
CAS(E) this Sketch #267:



hank You for stopping by!

Celebrate

Hi Peeps
Here is my card for today:

Rose design is one of my own designs. It will be available, as part of a set, on Craftuprint very soon. It will be available in many formats to use with Digital cutters.
Embellished with clear gloss drops.

Onto a few challenges:
Die Cuttin' Divas #361 - Flowers
Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes 
Fussy and Fancy #207 - Let's Celebrate
Cute Card Thursday #521 - Celebrate
CAS(E) This Sketch! #263 - Sketch:


Thank You for stopping by!

Christmas In Red

Hi Peeps
A quick and easy card today:

I opted for a square frame, a red background and a large stamped sentiment in red. I made three sets of the Christmas foliage die cuts,  I layered them using glossy accents,embellished it with clear glitter and adhered it on the red panel.  Finally, embellished with red gems.

Onto a few challenges:
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas #371 - Anything Christmas - optional: Quick & Easy
The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up #38 - Card for a loved one
Christmas Crafts All Year Round - February - Use mainly red
Little Red Wagon #429 - Shades of Red

Thank You for stopping by!

Black, White & Bling

Hi Peeps
My card for today:

Sentiment is from Clearly Besotted. Heart is cut from gltter card and layered on black card. Embellished with gold sequins. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy! :)

Onto a few challenges:
Paru's Card Making Challenge - February - Love
Happy Little Stampers - February - Hearts 
Die Cut Divas - February - Love is in the Air
Brown Sugar #275 - February - Valentine's Day
TIME OUT Challenges #102 Photo Inspiration:



Thank You for stopping by!

Christmas Joy

Hi Peeps
January and I've made a start on the Christmas cards :)
Here's my card:

Die-cuts are cut from glitter card and layered for a raised effect.
Embellished with clear gems.

Onto a few challenges:
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas #369 Anything Christmas Goes - optional theme: Use a Sentiment
Jingle Belles - 2W - must be Christmas - Three of a Kind
AAA #107 Chilled
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #22 - Anything Christmas Goes
The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up - Anything Christmas (optional touch of frost)

Thank You for stopping by!

Snowman Shaker card

Hi Peeps
I made a ton of these cards for most of my x-workmates. So easy to do and so darn cute!

Snowman image is from Heather Ellis.
Coloured with Promarkers.
Embellished with a glitter card sentiment and sequins.

Onto a few challenges:
I love Promarkers #349 - Anything Goes
The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #21 - Anything Christmas Goes
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge # 365 - Anything Christmas
The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up - Anything Christmas (optional cupcakes)
Cutie Pie Challenge #118 Stars and / or snowflakes

Thank You for stopping by!