Friday, March 24, 2017

Happy Birthday, Wendy!

Good Morning!

Today, we are celebrating a very special lady!

Wendy Wyman, owner of Repeat Impressions Stamps, has a birthday today,
and we all want to wish her a wonderful day...

When Wendy was just 4 years old, she announced that she was going to be an artist when she grew up.  Many years, and many sketchbooks later, she had earned a BFA in Graphic Design. 

The next 11 years found Wendy worked in advertising, freelancing, and running a printing company. 

And then it happened...Wendy's mom became a stamping addict, and the rest was history!  It was Wendy's mom's encouragement that led her to turn her illustrations into fine art rubber stamps.

Wendy's husband Bill, was also looking for a career change, and jumped at the idea of learning a new skill.  And so....in 1996, Wendy and Bill established Repeat Impressions Stamps.  Each stamp is designed by Wendy, and manufactured by Bill in their home workshop!

We hope that you will join us today, as we hop together for Wendy!

A note to Wendy from all of us:

Wendy, you are the sweetest, and most generous person we know.
As a 'boss', rarely do we find ourselves working for someone that is more professional,
or more organized!  You are so understanding of our personal issues, and it's a joy to work with you and your products!

We want to wish you a very Happy Birthday!
We each look up to you, we admire you, and we respect you.
May your day today be filled with love and laughter!

And remember....the more candles you have, the bigger the wish you are allowed!

Here is the card I created for Wendy (it's in the mail, Wendy, sorry!)

Almost two years ago, Wendy asked me to join the Repeat Impressions Design Team and I've enjoyed that time so much!!  Here are a few of my favorite creations using RI stamps from the last two years.












Thank you, Wendy!!

Please hop along to see what my fellow Rock Stars have to share for Wendy!



Thanks for hopping with us!  If you have a minute, please go to the RI blog, The House that Stamps Built, and leave Wendy a bit of Birthday love!!!

Supplies for Birthday card:
Stamps: Repeat Impressions "Happy Cling Set" a very, happy and birthday, "Daisy Outline, large", "Leaf Outline, large" and "Leaf Solid, large"
Dies: MFT "filigree corners" and "Formal Flourish"

Challenges:
Mod Squad--Plant kindness (I have used flowers and leaves)
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Wonderful Wednesday--anything goes
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday--use more than one die or punch
Penny's #321--anything goes
The Paper Shelter #286--birthday girl
Fab n Funky #343--flowers
Creative Craft #84--for the girls
Incy Wincy--Happy Birthday
Word Art Wednesday #274--anything goes with uplifting sentiment
Stick It Down--sketch

16 comments:

joy said...

I really like how you have stamped the "happy" - great idea for a great sentiment!

Donna said...

Wow Heather, great birthday card, like the silver swirls, and what a great collection of favorites, I have only seen a couple of them being a newbie, I am really drawn to your scenery ones -warm hello, and just because I care.

Wendy said...

Wowza, thank you so much for your kind words and the trip down memory lane, Heather. So many fantastic cards! These are some of my favorite creations of yours too. And I love the birthday card and look forward to receiving it in the mail. No worries... your wonderful creations are always so worth waiting for!! :) Thank you for everything!!
Hugs,
Wendy
Repeat Impressions

Deonna B said...

All Very Gorgeous Cards Heather! Just Beautiful!

Amy Cohen said...

You are such a talented lady! Gorgeous cards- all of them. Thanks for joining us at The Paper Shelter.
Amy-DT

Unknown said...

You have been very busy and beautiful cards. Thanks for joining us at Stick it Down.

Colleen-DT for SID
http://scrappingranny-colleen.blogspot.com/

Macimbalo said...

Sweet birthday card!!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at  The Mod Squad Challenge Angie, Challenge Host.

Anonymous said...

What a sweet post. I didn't know about that stamp company; I'll have to check it out.

I love your Happy Birthday card. I love the gradation of the greens and the pink flower.

Thanks for using our sketch as inspiration for your card!

Evelyn, Stick it Down design team
https://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com

Alison said...

Gorgeous card! Thanks for playing along with us Stick It Down.

Lori said...

Such a pretty birthday card! Love those silver corners! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Stick It Down! -Lori DT

Jessica K said...

Gorgeous take on this month's sketch! Love it! :) Thanks for joining us at Stick It Down! Hugs - Jess - DT

Hazel said...

Thank you for sharing your lovely crafting for Penny’s challenge 321 – hope to see you again soon – Hazel DT x

Stacey's Creative Corner said...

Very pretty card! I love the pink and green color combo along with the silver embossing! Thanks for linking up your project with us at Stick It Down.

Stacey
Stacey’s Creative Corner
Stick It Down, DT Member

Melissa Bove said...

Wonderful card! Such a fun design! All of your cards are beautiful!

Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

hugs...
Melissa

Cheri said...

I love your birthday card for Wendy, Heather. The ombre sentiment along with the flower and silver corners is fantastic. Great lineup of cards for showcasing Wendy's stamps too.

cohenna said...

Beautiful!! Thank you for joining us at Creative Craft Cottage :)