Oldy but Goody 12

 Warm and Friendly

This background paper is from a long time back, probably 2010 or earlier. I am trying to use up all the paper that I have accumulated. I'm thinking maybe I should start making bigger cards to use the papers faster! 

Have you looked for Mojo Monday card layouts yet? This is another one. Sometimes I look at the card layouts and I think that I might just pass on it, but if I go ahead and try the layout it usually works out better than I thought it would. Sometimes the layout that I didn't think I liked becomes one of the best cards.

I hope your day is full of crafts and fun!

Trude

Tuesday Tutorial # 96 One Big Meaning

One Big Meaning Thank You card

Have you noticed that I haven't been sharing all the new stuff that I have been getting during the demonstrator pre-order? Well, that's because I haven't had time to create any new projects. I had to schedule all my blog posts before my son and his girlfriend came for a visit. And then I was too busy doing sightseeing trips and other fun stuff.

I promise that now that I am back to the routine (but still trying to catch up on everything) I will start to share some fun new products.

You can get the tutorial now by using this link.
Have a blessed day,  

Trude

Fall Birthday Card

We've been out enjoying the last bit of summer. We have to wring every drop of it out before the rain starts falling in earnest.

This weekend we rode the Vernonia-Banks state trail.

The trail is a re-purposed railway. A train used to bring timber down to the lumber mills. The trail is 21 miles in length. No, I am not in the photo, this is my husband along with my friend Susie and her husband, Jim. Someone had to take the photo! ☺

I used a Mojo Monday Sketch for the basic layout of this card. The paper is Color Me Autumn Designer Series paper from the Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog. The stamp set is For All Things and it is in the Holiday catalog also. The sentiment that I used is from the And Many More stamp set. It has so many sentiments that fit on this banner and in the word window punch. You'll have to check it out.
I also used Hello Honey 3/8" stitched ribbon and the circle collection framelits set to create this card.

Tomorrow I'll share the scrapbook page that we created for our bike ride.

Thanks for stopping by today.
Have a Blessed day,
Trude

Flamingo Lingo All Occasion card

Okay, as I promised earlier, since I am done with supper (made burgers tonight), here's a card that I made. It is from a previous year's Mojo Monday sketch challenge.

I used the Ronald McDonald fundraiser stamp set from Stampin' Up!; Flamingo Lingo. I really like this stamp set. I hope that Stampin' Up! sells lots of them and raises tons of money for this very worthy cause.

Paper: Calypso Coral card stock, Melon Mambo card stock, Pink Pirrouette card stock, Basic Black card stock, Whisper White card stock, Coastal Cabana card stock,

Stamp set: Flamingo Lingo

Ink: Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral

Embossing folders: Fancy Fan, Decorative Dots

Embossing Dies: Oval Collection Framelits, Large Scallop Edgelit

Punch: Petite Petals, bird builder

Ribbon: Crisp Cantaloupe thick baker's twine

Bling: Rhinestone basic jewels

Well, that's it for tonight. Thanks for visiting and remember to leave a comment to get your name in the drawing for the blog candy...a stamped card from my studio!
Thanks and have a Happy, Safe 4th of July! God Bless America!
Trude

Mojo Monday Sea Street Baby Girl Card

I'm back to the Sea Street stamp set. I now have another stamp set from the new Stampin' Up! catalog and it is a baby set, but I thought I would make another baby card with the Sea Street set since I made a boy baby card with it already.
Yesterday afternoon it rained so hard that rivers were flowing down the street. I thought I did live on Sea Street! Glad I was indoors creating this cute card.
I used the Mojo Monday sketch challenge (mojo347) for this card.

 

Here's the sketch:

I used these items:
Paper- Basic White c.s., Pink Pirouette c.s., Wisteria Wonder c.s.
Ink- Wisteria Wonder, Blushing Bride
Stamps Sets- Sea Street, Pennant Parade
other- Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder, Delicate Designs embossing folder, Large Scallop edgelit, Pink Pirouette taffeta ribbon, pearls, Nestabilities scallop circle dies

Mojo Monday 143 Sea Street Card

Happy Monday!
Mondays are happy because there is always a new Mojo Monday sketch challenge to work on!
Today I am reaching back a few years and visiting a previous Mojo Monday sketch, sketch #143. Sometimes I like to do that. Especially if I am crafting and creating on Sunday and just can't wait to do the next Mojo sketch!

I used the Sea Street stamp set again. I am wearing it out until I can get my hands on the other new stamp sets in the new catalog that goes live on the 1st of June. Can you tell that I can't wait? But Mr. Octopus is so cute that I haven't tired of him yet. I made 6 of these, all a little different. I just can't get enough birthday cards added to my stash for the kiddies. I am always running behind.

Thanks for coming by today!
Trude

Mojo Monday Ahoy Birthday Card

I have had this new Stampin' Up! Hide Tide Designer Series paper for a month now and haven't had the inspiration to use it. When I saw today's Mojo Monday challenge I knew that I could use this paper.

Tip- It is easier to position the letters if you stamp them on your paper strip and then turn your punch over to frame the letter before you punch it out.

Supplies I used:
Open Sea stamp set
ABC-123 Sketched Letters and Numbers stamp set
pennant punch
2 1/2" circle punch
Starburst framelits
High Tide Designer Series paper
Pacific Point Classic Stampin' ink pad
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' ink pad
Summer Starfruit Classic Stampin' ink pad
Basic Black Classic Stampin' ink pad
Calypso Coral card stock
Pacific Point card stock
Summer Starfruit card stock
Calypso Coral Baker's Twine

Thanks for checking my blog out today!
Trude

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Blessed Easter Mojo Monday Card

Another week means another Mojo Monday. Yup, I am a day late, but I wanted to get the other post in yesterday, so waited to post this Stampin' Up! card.
This Mojo Monday sketch challenge is a very basic sketch. That means it is very versatile. One thing that is easier to do with a basic sketch is to use busier papers and embellishments because there isn't so much going on in the sketch itself that it is overwhelmed by printed papers. This sketch is one of those sketches that should be in your 'basic go-to file'.

Here are the supplies I used:
Blessed Easter stamp
Coastal Cabana card stock
Crisp Cantaloupe card stock
Gumball Green card stock
Whisper White card stock
Designer Series Paper- Sweet Sorbet (Sale-a-bration)
Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin' ink
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' ink
Stazon Jet black ink
Decorative Dots embossing folder (Sale-A-Bration)
Buttons and Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Molds
Simply Pressed Clay
Little Leaves Sizzlits


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Trude

Springtime Hello Greeting Card

Well, it has been a week since I have been able to post. I had hoped to post a bunch of sketch challenges last week, but due to family medical issues I wasn't able to.

Today I am using the Springtime Hello stamp set that is in the Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog. When I saw the sentiment, "Hello Spring", and the little bee stamp, I just had to get it. The flower sprig is from the set too.

I used the Mojo Monday Sketch challenge
and the Color Challenge from Sunday Stamps.






Technique Tip:
I stamped the flower sprig on vellum so that I could stamp front and back. That helps keep the flower from looking so 'cookie cutter'.

Supply List:
Wild Wasabi card stock #108641
Wisteria Wonder card stock #122922
Baked Brown Sugar card stock #131296
Whisper White card stock #100730
Epic Day This and That Designer Series Paper #130814
Vellum #101856
Springtime Hello stamp set- Wood #133412, Clear #133415
Circle Collection framelits #130911
Starbust framelits #132967
Subtle Stampin' Write Markers #131263
Stazon Jet Black ink #101406
Whisper White Organza Ribbon #114319
In Color Boutique Details #130938

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Thanks Mate Mojo Monday Card

It's Monday, and that means that there is another Mojo Monday sketch to try. This week I am combining it with the Paper Players theme challenge, thank you cards.
I thought I would use some nautical Stampin' Up! stamps with this sketch. How often do you see a masculine thank you card? Well, I thought I would give it a try. What do you think?

I'm really lovin' the new Stampin' Up! Hardwood stamp. I'll try not to use it too much, but the size of the grain is just perfect for card-making. It doesn't overwhelm the other elements on the card.

I used the ship and the compass rose from the Open Sea stamp set. The banner, sentiment and circle outline around the compass rose are all from the Settin' Sail photopolymer stamp set.

It was fun to see Bulgaria, Italy and Netherlands stopped by to check out my blog. And thanks for leaving comments. I enjoy reading what you have to say.

Stamp Happy Today!
Trude

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Mojo Monday Lucky Owl Card

I know you want to make a cute St. Patrick's Day card. Well, here it is! I used the Stampin' Up! owl builder punch.

The card layout is from Mojo Monday sketch challenge. It is the end of the month, so it is a tall and skinny card.

I used:
Whisper White card stock #100730
Garden Green card stock #102584
Gumball Green card stock #126840
Pistachio Pudding card stock #131294
Crushed Curry card stock #131199
Designer Series Paper stack- Regals #130139
Decorative Dots embossing folder #133520 (Free Sale-A-Bration item)
Owl builder punch
Starburst Framelits
Circle Collection Framelits
Stampin' Sponge
Garden Green Classic Stampin' ink
Snail Adhesive
Dimensionals

Thanks for visiting! I would love to hear from you.
Trude

Mojo Monday By the Tide

I've been thinking about spring and warm climates, how about you?
I was going to create a card with the Settin' Sail photopolymer stamp set (Stampin' Up!), but started to switch out every element until I finally ended up with a By the Tide card instead. I will have to do the sail boat card for another post.

So, this is what I came up with for this week's Mojo Monday sketch #333.

Products I used:
By the Tide stamp set- Wood #131910, Clear #129120
Blue Ribbon stamp set- Wood #131964, Clear #125981
Whisper White card stock #100730
Pool Party card stock #122924
Baked Brown Sugar card stock #131296
Calypso Coral card stock #122925
Subtle Designer Series Paper stack- Pool Party #130135
In- Color Designer Series Paper stack 2015- Baked Brown Sugar #130136
Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin' ink pad #131174
Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' ink pad #126983
Calypso Coral Baker's twine #125573
White embossing powder #109132
Whisper White craft ink #101731
sponge daubers #102892
dimensionals #104430
Starburst collection framelits #132987
Circle collection framelits #130911
1 3/8" circle punch #119860

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Have a Happy Day,
Trude 

Mojo Monday Tea Party

It's another Monday and that means there is a new Mojo Monday Sketch to try! Have you tried one yet? If not, this would be a great week to grab your stamps and paper and try it.

I used the Stampin' Up! set, Tea Party, for this card. I also used the Hello, Doily stamp for the background.

Products I used:
Midnight Muse card stock #126483
Basic white card stock #100730
Tea Party stamp set- Wood #129135, Clear #129138
Hello, Doily stamp- Wood #128610, Clear #122847
Tag duo die (retired)
Whisper White craft ink #101780
Midnight Muse Classic Stampin' ink #126860
Pearl Basic Jewels #119247
Sponge Daubers #102892
Whisper White Baker's twine #124262
Whisper White Stitched grosgrain ribbon #126877
Delicate Designs emboss folder #127023

Crafty people from China, Japan and Singapore have visited my blog this weekend. Thanks for stopping by to check out my blog!

My Weekly Special this week is embossing folders. When you purchase $50.00 in merchandise (not including taxes and shipping) from my online Stampin' Up! store this week (2/9/2014- 2/15/14) you will get a FREE Sale-A-Bration item and I will send you a FREE embossing folder! Go ahead, purchase $100.00 of merchandise and get 2 Free Sale-A-Bration items and 2 Free embossing folders!

Keep on Crafting!
Trude

Crazy Mixed Up Love Valentine card

See what Susie and I made from Stampin' Up! Crazy Mixed-Up Love stamp set?! We made more Valentine cards!

We used the same Mojo Monday Sketch, and just did a couple things different. We had fun creating these cards.
Here's the list of supplies I used for the Blender card:
Whisper White card stock #100730
Midnight Muse card stock #126843
Real Red card stock #102482
Midnight Muse Stitched Satin ribbon #126847
Real Red Classic Stampin' ink #126949
Stampin' embossing powder- Cherry Cobbler #122949
Red Glimmer paper #121790
Stampin' sponge #101610
Oval Framelit collection dies #129381
small heart punch #117193
Crazy Mixed Up Love stamp set- Wood #131068, Clear #131071
Dimensionals #104430
Stampin' Heat tool #129053

Sale-A-Bration is HERE! When you order $50.00 of merchandise (not including shipping and taxes) from my Stampin' Up! store, you get to choose a free item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure. I will also add to the fun this week (2/2/2014- 2/8/2014) by sending you a Designer Series Paper sampler with your $50.00 order.

representative sample- actual product may vary

This is a 12 piece 6" x 6" paper sampler.

Greeeting Cards with Mojo

Here's what Susie and I made when we were working on projects during our last Scrap and Stamp. We used the same Mojo Monday sketch and made 2 different cards. This one is the one that I created with some new products from Stampin' Up!

And this is the one that Susie made.

Here's the Mojo Monday sketch we used.

Supplies:
Card 1
Basic White card stock #100730
Summer Starfruit card stock #126839
Gumball Green card stock #126840
Raspberry Ripple card stock #126842
Arrows Embossing folder #132187
Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper #130145
Decorative Label Punch #120907
Starburst Sayings stamp set #134818 clear bundle
Starburst Framelits Dies #134817 wood bundle
Banner Punch (available during sale-a-bration, 1/28/14, FREE with $50.00 order)
Regals Designer Buttons #130029
Raspberry Ripple Classic Stampin' ink pad #126859

Card 2
So Saffron card stock #105118
This and That Epic Day Designer Series Paper #130814
Basic White card stock #100730
Petal Parade stamp set (available during Sale-a-bration, 1/28/14, Free with $50.00 order)
Pool Party Classic Stampin' ink pad #126982
Pool Party card stock #122924
Jet Black Stazon ink pad #101406
Banner Punch (available during Sale-a-bration, 1/28/14, Free with $50.00 order)
Decorative Label punch #120907
Perfect Pennants stamp set #133227
Banner Framelits Die #134816

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Thanks for looking!
Trude

Be Very Merry Christmas Card

Here's a Christmas card that is quick for that last minute card making session. It only uses 2 stamps, the one on the outside and one on the inside. Since it is all Stampin' Up! products, you know it coordinates!

Supplies:
Basic White card stock
Pool Party card stock
Coastal Cabana card stock
Silver Glimmer Paper
Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Ink pad
Very Vintage Designer Buttons
Decorative Label punch
1 1/4" circle punch
Pool Party Seam Binding
Festive Flurry Framelits
Stampin' ink dauber
Winter Frost Designer Series Paper

I used a Mojo Monday Sketch for this card.
Enjoy!
Trude

Christmas Messages Card with Mojo

I used another Mojo Monday Sketch to create this Stampin' Up! Christmas card. Have you tried Mojo Monday Sketches yet? They're fun.

I used:
Gumball Green card stock
Cherry Cobbler card stock
Crumb Cake card stock
Basic White card stock
Season of Style Designer Series paper
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' ink
Encore gold ink
Very Merry Tags stamp set
Christmas Messages stamp set

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Oh Holy Night Christmas Card

This is a card that I created for Stamp-A-Stack next Sunday. I used the Stampin' Up! set, Oh Holy Night, from the Holiday catalog.

 

This is a hybrid project. I liked this paper but it is only available through My Digital Studio. I bought the digital download and printed the paper that I needed. Love it! It is a thrifty way to get Stampin' Up! paper because the download it a great price. Usually Stampin' Up! paper comes in assorted packs and sometimes there's left overs. Not with My digital studio downloads. They will include the entire assortment, but you just print the pieces you need!

I used a Mojo Monday sketch for the layout of this card.

Have a blessed day,

Trude

Mojo Monday Sketch Christmas Card

Have you discovered Mojo Monday Sketches yet? I love them. I don't have to take the time to design the layout, I just have to choose my paper, stamps and embellishments!

For this card I used products from the Stampin' Up! holiday catalog. I used the Season of Style designer series paper stack, the Pretty Present designer tags and the Very Merry Tags stamp set.

 

 I also used Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding. I like it because it is so easy to use and makes such pretty cards. 

 

Make something festive today!

Trude

Fall Thank You Card

This card is made with pieces from the Thankful Tablescape kit from Stampin' Up! The way it is intended to be used is as decorations for your Thanksgiving table and it does a beautiful job. But, I am not going to be having Thanksgiving at my home this year, so I decided to see what else I could do with the kit. This is one of the cards that I made. I used a Mojo Monday Sketch for the layout. Have you tried Mojo Monday Sketches yet? They're fabulous! This one is from the 2010 collection.

I  Used the leaf and the brown chevron paper strips from the Tablescape kit. I also used Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper, Soft Suede card stock, Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper, Soft Suede ribbon and an Antique Brad.

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Happy Stamping!
Trude