Thanksgiving Card in a Box

Have you tried making one of these? The first one I created was at a demonstrator meeting and it took at least an hour to make. I decided they were too labor intensive and that I wouldn't make another one.

But here I am, trying again. I can't say that the process was any less time consuming. Maybe it just takes practice. The actual card in a box base is not very hard to create. But, trying to decide how to decorate it and place the elements is what makes it time consuming for me. I'm not sure if I will keep trying or just give it up. I have seen some really wonderful examples on Pinterest.

Products I used:

Lovely as a Tree stamp set
Papillion Potpourri stamp set
Acorny Thank You stamp set
Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set
Elegant Butterfly punch
Bitsy Butterfly punch
Leaflets Framelits
Chocolate Chip cardstock
Crumb Cake cardstock
Tangerine Tango cardstock
Delightful Dijon cardstock
Daffodil Delight cardstock
Peekaboo Peach cardstock
So Saffron cardstock
Cajun Craze cardstock
Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' ink

 I would love to hear about your adventures if you have tried making this type of card! I love reading your comments.

Have a blessed day,
Trude

Tuesday Tutorial # 47 Flowering Flourishes Pumpkin Thanks

This is kind of a Throwback Thursday card, but I didn't previously offer the tutorial for it. Today is the last day to snap up the two stamp sets and two punches that I used on this card.The oval punches make such cute pumpkins!

Here's the link to download it now. 
 
 Have a blessed day,
 Trude 

Wednesday 201- Beyond the Basics- Big Shot

Here's another way to add dimension and interest to your stamped card creations. Use a Big Shot. You can use it to add die cuts, or as in this example actually die cut the card itself. You can also use it to pressure, or cold emboss. You can also see that in this example; I used a woodgrain embossing folder to add texture and interest to the front of the card.

I used the Thankful Forest Friends stamp set.

Thankful Forest Friends stamp set

Here's a good Big Shot demonstration video by Stampin' Up!

Wednesday 201- Beyond the Basics

Hello,
Today I am going to share with you the wet wipe technique (also known as the baby wipe technique).
It is easy to do and adds another technique to your list of accomplishments!
I think this technique is a good one to learn because on certain stamps it can save a LOT of time. Last year I used it on a Christmas wreath stamp. Once you have the wet wipe inked up it is ready to do a bunch of cards before you need to reink it, so you can stamp a stack quickly.

Here's how:

Choose three or four reinkers. Here I am doing a fall card so I chose Delightful Dijon, Pumpkin Pie, Cajun Craze and Pear Pizzazz.

Put the wet wipe on a plate and dot the wet wipe with reinkers randomly until you have an area inked that is the size of the stamp you will be using.

Ink up your stamp with the ink that is on the wet wipe. For this stamp I inked it and stamped it three times varying the angle of the stamp slightly each time.

Now, create your card!


The stamp set that I used for this card was Sheltering Tree. I also used the pumpkin thinlit that came with Square Pillow Box thinlits die set.

Thanks for stopping by!
Have a blessed day,
Trude

Tuesday Tutorial # 17 Acorn Greeting card

Hello,
Here's this week's card for Tuesday Tutorial.

Get the tutorial now with this link 

 Have a blessed day, Trude 

Scrapbook Sunday # 13 Vintage Leaves page

Can you feel it in the air yet? Does it feel like fall?

I thought I would create a page for you to try out using the new Vintage Leaves stamp set and the matching framelits. It's a great way to use up some of your scraps. That's what I did, I grabbed my scrap bin and pulled out any papers that I thought would make good autumn leaves. Then I stamped and die cut them and arranged them on the page. The top rectangle is for the title and the bottom matted rectangle is for the photo.

I used Chocolate Brown 12" x 12" paper as the base, everything else is from my scrap bin. I stamped most of the leaves with Crumb Cake ink. The green leaves were stamped with Mossy Meadow ink.
I used VersaMark to make a watermark with leaves on the title rectangle. The leaves are positioned a little differently than I had them arranged originally. It is just hard to fish out the bottom ones to glue down without disturbing the top ones. I decided that the next time I do something like this with a bunch of arranged pieces, I will take a photo with my phone and have it open next to me so that I can reposition the pieces like I had them placed before I started gluing.

What tricks do you use? I'd like to hear from you.

Have a blessed day,
Trude

Pretty Pumpkin Card

I don't know why, but every year it surprises me how fast the days grow shorter. I love the summer and the long days of light so the short daylight is not welcome here! 

The colors of Fall are beautiful and I do look forward to the Fall holidays. All the Christmas lights help brighten the darkness and take some of the gloom away.

Today I created this Pretty Pumpkin card.

I was looking at the Thanksgiving banner that I created and I thought, "that might look cute as a greeting card too", so here it is.

Products I used:
Early Espresso card stock
Crumb Cake card stock
Pumpkin Pie card stock
Garden Green card stock
Very Vanilla card stock
Baked Brown Sugar Classic Stampin' ink
Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' ink
Oval Collections framelit dies
Modern Label punch
Flowering Flourishes stamp set
Hardwood stamp set
And Many More stamp set
Label Something stamp set
Rhinestones
Stampin' Sponges

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Have a blessed day,
Trude

Happy Stamper's Holiday Catalog Blog Hop

Happy Stampers Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog Blog Hop

 

 Hello!

Welcome to our Blog Hop, thanks for stopping by.

I have two fall projects (and a bonus) created with the Wondrous Wreath stamp set. I wanted to show you that this set is versatile. You can use it for more than Christmas projects. It just takes a little switching out of the colors.

In this case I chose to use the baby wipe technique because it allows me to add spots of color quickly without coloring in each individual leaf.  I like to make multiple cards at one time when I am using this technique so that I get the best use of my supplies.

I stamped the kraft paper background with the acorn trio from the "For All Things" stamp set. I used VersaMark watermark ink.

For the banner I used the banner and sentiment from the "For All Things" stamp set. I used Hello Honey ink and stamped off once before stamping the banner onto Whisper White card stock. I used Rich Razzleberry ink for the sentiment, also for the ribbon and Rich Razzleberry card stock for the small pennant.The ribbon is 1/8" Crushed Curry Taffeta.

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The second project is a bag topper. I used a cellophane bag, but the kraft paper bags in the catalog would be cute too! Do you like the foggy effect on the bag? That is what happens when the room temperature is over 90 degrees and the cookies come out of the freezer and straight into the bag! It's a frosty effect, just for fall ☺.

I used the Tangelo Twist ink for the ribbon on this wreath. I punched a circle of Rich Razzleberry card stock and attached it behind the wreath so that it would 'pop'. For this project I chose the gold Baker's twine as the ribbon. I attached it to a base created with Kraft paper and the Window Frames collection framelit which is stamped with Rich Razzleberry ink and the swirl stamp from Everything Eleanor.

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For the bonus project I created a place card holder that is also a treat box.I used kraft paper, my pre-made wreath (remember, I stamped all the wreaths at once to get the most out of my supplies), and Hello Honey 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon.

It is quite easy and would really look cute on a Thanksgiving table next to each place setting.

These are the products I used for both of these projects:

Kraft card stock #133674

Very Vanilla card stock #101650

Rich Razzleberry card stock #115316

Cellophane Bags #133770

Polka Dot Tag and Bag Gift Bags #135503 (cute alternative to the cellophane bags)

Gold Metallic Baker's Twine #132975

Hello Honey 3/8" stitched Satin ribbon #133671

Crushed Curry 1/8" Taffeta ribbon #134585

Everything Eleanor stamp set- wood #131987, clear #124164

For All Things stamp set- wood #135152, clear #135155

Wondrous Wreath stamp set and matching framelit bundle- #137624

Tangerine Tango reinker #111841

Hello Honey ink pad #133643

Tangelo Twist ink pad #133646

Rich Razzleberry ink pad #126950

Rich Razzleberry reinker #115664

Old Olive reinker #100531

Sahara Sand reinker #105220

VersaMark watermark ink pad #102283

Angled Tag Topper punch #133324

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One of my lucky blog readers will receive this Library card journal that I made, a package of Baker's twine, and a stack of hand made designer paper envelopes.

Blog Hop Candy

Journal pages

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Click the blue arrow to return to Marian Anderson's blog.

                 

              Click the yellow arrow to go forward to Kristi Gray's blog.

List of blog hop participants:

Trude Thoman (that's me) -  http://stampwithtrude.blogspot.com/2014/08/happy-stampers-holiday-catalog-blog-hop.html

Kristi Gray –  www.stampingwithkristi.com

Denise Melia - www.Fivebichonsandme.blogspot.com

Sandi MacIver - www.stampingwithsandi.com

Heather Van Looy- http://www.handcraftingwithheather.com

Amy Koenders –  www.stampwithamyk.com

Marian Anderson -  http://craftingwithmarian.stampinup.net/blog

Please 'follow' my blog. I share ideas regularly and sometimes even add some blog candy! If you follow my blog you won't miss it ☺

If you are looking for a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I'm here to help you! 

Have a Happy Stamping Day!

Trude 

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Thanksgiving Pocket Scrapbook Page

I thought I had already posted this Stampin' Up! scrapbook page we made at one of the scrapbook workshops. We tried one of the pocket pages this time. Pocket pages are very popular right now. It shouldn't be too surprising, the layout is already pre-determined; all you have to do is plug in the photos and embellishments.

We used Stampin' Up! Sweater Weather Designer Series Paper and some embellishments from the Thankful Tablescape Simply Created kit. Now all that I need to do is print some photos from Thanksgiving and insert them in the pockets, then journal on the card and I'm done!

Sweater Weather DSP
Thankful Tablescape Simply Created

Gently Falling Fall Card

Here's a card for the Paper Players weekly challenge.
  I used the Gently Falling stamp set from Stampin' Up! The technique that I used for the leaf panels is spritzing. I used a Stampin' Spritzer filled to within 3/4 inch of the threaded top with rubbing alcohol and then added about 20- 25 drops of Early Espresso reinker. Shake, then spritz over white card stock panels.

 

 The other technique that I used was for the stamped leaves. I first inked them with Stampin' Classic Crushed Curry ink. Then I used a Stampin' Sponge and a Stampin' Classic Pumpkin Pie ink pad to sponge some orange around the edges of the leaf. Don't you love how that technique turns out?

Gently Falling stamp set

Enjoy and have a Crafty Day!

Truly Grateful Fall Card

This card is made with the Truly Grateful stamp set by Stampin' Up! I also used Sweater Weather designer series paper and Stitched Satin ribbon.


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Truly Grateful card with Birch Paper

This is one of the cards I created for Susie's workshop. We had a fun evening! Wish you could have been there. We used the Stampin' Up! set- Truly Grateful.

I know I have said it several times already, but I really like the birch paper that is in the Thankful Tablescape kit. I hope that Stampin' Up! will have some of it in the next annual catalog. Right now the only way to get it for use is to buy the Tablescape kit.

The brown band is also from the Thankful Tablescape kit. The other products are in the annual catalog. I used the scallop border punch, very vanilla seam binding, Whisper White card stock, Early Espresso card stock, and an Antique brad. I used Sahara Sand ink for the sheaf of wheat and Early Espresso in for the sentiment.

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Fall Celebration Card

This Stampin' Up! card could be used as a Thanksgiving card or as a Birthday card equally well. I used items from the Thanksgiving Tablescape kit to create this card. I also used  Freshly Made Sketch 102.

The tablescape kit has so many items in it. I will not be using it to decorate my table for Thanksgiving because I have had so much fun finding other uses for all the elements!

Have a blessed day,

Trude

Fall Gift Bag

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This Fall themed bag is great for many different fall occasions. I used the new Stampin' Up! Thankful Tablescape Simply Created kit on page 18 of the holiday catalog.

There is some lovely birch paper in the kit. It is intended for the centerpiece candle, but I am going to make some cards with it so keep checking back!

This is the kit:

The kit also contains some plastic tags that look like chalk boards. I used the banner shaped ones to emboss the Perfectly Penned sentiment for my gift bag. I also used the place-card background paper to create the base for the gift bag tag. The lovely leaf came from the set too! This kit contains a bunch of creative elements that can be used from cardmaking or scrapbooking. Or, you can use it to create a lovely table for Thanksgiving!

  I would love to be your demonstrator and/or Stampin' Up! demonstrator team leader!

Thanks for stopping by,

Trude

Magnificent Maple Thanksgiving Card

Hello Crafters,
I have been away, having FUN! A little different fun than playing with Stampin' Up! stamps and supplies, but just as fun.
I have been playing with my grandson. Something I can't do every day because he lives 1600 miles away from me. Yes, I know, it could be worse!

Wouldn't you rather play with him than stamps?

Okay, it is back to stamping because I am back home now.

Have you seen the new Stampin' Up! catalog?

What is your favorite new item in the holiday catalog? Leave me a message. I would love to know.

Here is a card I made with the Magnificent Maple stamp and the Tags 4 U stamp set. I also used the matching label punch.

This is a 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" card (finished size).
I used Cajun Craze card stock for the base; Pumpkin Pie Polka Dot Parade Designer Series Paper; Very Vanilla card stock; Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Ink; Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' ink; and a soft suede marker for the leaf stem/veins.

Check out my store if you need any supplies, I would love to be your demonstrator if you are looking for one!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love getting together with friends and relatives. We visit for hours and eat way too much!

Somewhere I read the other day that it is strange how on Thanksgiving we celebrate the things we are thankful for and then the following day we go out and act crazy trying to get more.

How about you? Will your peace and thankfulness be stolen the following day in the rush of consumerism? I hope for you peace throughout the holiday season.

Autumn Splendor Card

I used a retired Stampin' Up! stamp border along the bottom of this card.

See all the current products from Stampin' Up!, visit my SU store.

Gently Falling Wreath Card

I finally had an hour to stamp so I thought I would make another autumn card. It would be appropriate for Thanksgiving. I used the Gently Falling and Full of Blessings stamp sets by Stampin' Up!

This is a 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 card. The base is made from Early Espresso. The ribbon is also Early Espresso.

 

Have a blessed day,

Trude

Gently Falling Stampin' Up! Card

The Gently Falling stamp set by Stampin' Up! is combined with their Howls tooth designer series paper and the Harvest Blessings stamp set to create this fall gate-fold card.

I used soft suede card stock, very vanilla card stock, summer starfruit classic ink, cajun craze classic ink, and soft suede classic ink to create this card.

If you are looking for a Stampin' Up! team to join, I would love to have you on my team. Find out how to Sign up on my Stampin' Up! website.

Have a blessed day,

Trude

Stampin' Up! Gently Falling Card

This is one of my Thanksgiving cards. I used "My Digital Studio" program to print the 'Howls tooth' background paper and also the "Giving Thanks" tag that was die cut with the Stampin' Up! "Apothecary Label" framelits.

I made a gatefold card and cut a window with the "Apothecary Label" framelit die.

The ink is Summer Starfruit, Lucky Limeade, Cajun Craze and Soft Suede Classic Stampin' ink pads by Stampin' Up!

You can see all the new products at my Stampin' Up! website.